Bandits (Skyrim)

Bandits are one of the most common enemies in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They wield an extensive variety of weapons, ranging from bows to both one- and two-handed melee weapons, and the odd Bandit can even cast spells. Their apparel varies as well: it can be light or heavy, and always consists of a cuirass and boots, sometimes including gauntlets, a helmet, or a shield.

Although most Bandits are Nords in Skyrim, they appear in a variety of races. Imperials, Orcs and Redguards are also usual, and you can also (though quite rare) find Argonian bandits. You can also find Altmer, Bosmer, Dunmer and Breton bandits. They can be found virtually anywhere in Skyrim, but most often lurk in and around fort ruins and caves. They also can be encountered traveling along the road on rare occasions. Bandits almost always appear in groups&mdash;usually only in threes or fours, but sometimes numbering near a dozen at well-fortified locations. If sprinted into, they will sometimes utter lines such as "Hey, watch it!", even when you are in beast form.

Where to find

 * Bleak Falls Barrow
 * Cragslane Cavern
 * Fort Greymoor
 * Fort Dunstad
 * Halted Stream Camp
 * Mistwatch
 * Redoran's Retreat
 * Robber's Gorge
 * Silent Moons Camp
 * Swindler's Den
 * Valtheim Towers
 * White River Watch
 * Uttering Hills Cave
 * Frostmere Crypt
 * Bilegulch Mine
 * Ravenscar Hollow
 * Faldar's Tooth
 * Lost Knife Cave, Lost Knife Hideout
 * Randomly Spawn on roads throughout Skyrim

Quotes

 * "You picked a bad time to get lost, friend."
 * "It'll be so much easier to rob you when you're dead!"
 * "Can't wait to count out your coin!"
 * "Gonna slit your belly like an old woman's purse!"
 * "Ha, I think you're bleeding!"
 * "Never should have come here!"

Bugs

 * Bandits may somtimes say things like "Hey, watch it!" or "What is it?" when killed.