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 can be any race. 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 uncommon 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. Also sneaking on a Bandit is quite easy, mostly because they are spread out and can forget about you even if you injure them.

Known locations

 * Bleak Falls Barrow
 * Cragslane Cavern
 * Knifepoint Ridge
 * 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
 * Wreck of the Winter War & Wreck of The Pride of Tel Vos
 * Embershard Mine
 * Irkngthand
 * Mzinchaleft
 * Raldbthar
 * Randomly Spawn on roads throughout Skyrim

Quotes

 * "You picked a bad time to get lost, friend."
 * "Just die already so I can take your stuff!"
 * "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!"
 * "Son of a..."
 * "I,m gonna wear that tail as a belt!" (if player is Argonian)
 * "Tell you what. You start running so I can stab you in the back."
 * "I'm going to gut you like a horker!" (only by bandits in Eastmarch/Winterhold)
 * "Die, damn you!"
 * "I'm warning you, back off!"
 * "You remind me of my cousin's cat, killed that one too!" (If player is a Khajiit)
 * "I'll mount your head on my wall!"
 * "I'll have your head!"
 * "That all you've got?"
 * "Prepare to die!"
 * "You won't leave here alive!"
 * "You'll make a fine rug, cat!" (If player is a Khajiit)
 * "You should have stayed on your precious forests, elf!" (If the player is an Elf)

Bugs

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