How to Complete the Independent Thievery Quest (Fast and Easy)
Struggling with Oblivion Remastered’s Independent Thievery quest? Here’s a simple guide to fencing goods, ranking up in the Thieves Guild, and finding valuables fast!
While most quests in Oblivion Remastered are pretty straightforward, some can be a real headache — especially when it comes to the Thieves Guild.
Independent Thievery is one of those quests that leaves a lot of players confused. It’s long, a little weird compared to regular quests, and absolutely mandatory if you want to climb the Thieves Guild ranks.
But don’t stress — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know to beat it without losing your mind.
How to Complete the Independent Thievery Quest
Once you officially join the Thieves Guild by completing May the Best Thief Win, the Independent Thievery quest automatically kicks off.
At first, it sounds easy: just steal stuff, fence it to a Thieves Guild fence, and you’re good, right?
Not quite.
Even after you sell enough stolen goods to meet the goal listed in the quest, it won’t update right away.
That’s because Independent Thievery is tied directly to all the other Thieves Guild jobs.
Basically, you need to both fence enough stolen goods and complete the main jobs to make real progress.
Each time you complete a quest, the gold requirement will quietly bump up.
Here’s the full breakdown:
| Thieves Guild Job | What You Gotta Do | Gold to Fence |
| Untaxing the Poor | Steal the tax records for Waterfront folks. | 50 Gold |
| The Elven Maiden | Steal Lady Llathasa’s statue from her crypt. | 100 Gold |
| Ahdarji’s Heirloom | Recover a stolen ring from a freelance thief. | 200 Gold |
| Misdirection | Help the Guild take back the Waterfront. | 300 Gold |
| Lost Histories | Rescue a missing guildmate and finish the job. | 400 Gold |
| Taking Care of Lex | Get Captain Lex reassigned elsewhere. | 500 Gold |
| Turning a Blind Eye | Steal a stone for the Gray Fox. | 600 Gold |
| Arrow of Extrication | Steal an ancient arrow. | 700 Gold |
| Boots of Springheel Jak | Dig up Springheel Jak’s magical boots. | 800 Gold |
| The Ultimate Heist | Steal an Elder Scroll (!!) for the Gray Fox. | 1000 Gold |
Each job you complete pushes you higher up the Guild, and at the same time, the fencing requirements keep growing.
Where to Find More Valuables in Oblivion Remastered
Since you’ll need to move a lot of stolen loot to meet those fencing goals, here are some tips to make your life easier:
- Check Wine Cellars:
- Rich folks love expensive wine.
- Castle Skingrad’s cellar is loaded with valuable bottles.
- Rich folks love expensive wine.
- Hit the Market District (at night):
- Most shops have locks that aren’t too tough to pick.
- Load up on jewelry, potions, and enchanted items.
- Most shops have locks that aren’t too tough to pick.
- Prioritize Light, Valuable Items:
Quick Tip: Always carry a stack of lockpicks, and save often — especially before cracking into tougher shops or homes.
Bottom Line:
If you keep stealing smart, fencing your loot often, and ticking off those Thieves Guild jobs, you’ll knock out Independent Thievery without much trouble — and unlock some of the best quests (and rewards) in Oblivion Remastered.
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