It doesn’t matter how good you are at the end of the day. Even the best of the best need some tools to help augment those swift hands that they possess. When you’re casing a joint, you’re going to need to know what weapons and items you’ll need for a successful robbery. And sometimes, you’ll need a bit of good luck to go with that job if you want to make it out alive.
Blackjack
Ah, the good ol’ blackjack! Small, light and able to knock out just about anyone. It’s your best friend when you’re sneaking through the shadows and a vital part of any practical thief toolkit. Garret’s first blackjack is made of soft leather and filled with lead shot at the end, allowing it to spread the blow it deals to be non-lethal.
The second blackjack is a far more solid object that can leave your skull fractured, but it’s non-lethal in the right hands of the right thief. The blackjack returns in the Thief reboot, and a little lovetap with that blunt instrument means naptime for anyone who has their back turned.
Bow
Garret’s most useful weapon however, is his trusty bow. Centuries of combat and conflict have resulted in the bow being honed into a truly specialist weapon, which Garret uses to devastating effect.
What makes Garret’s bow truly fearsome however, is the sheer range of specialist arrows available for it. Throughout the Thief series, Garret has used the following collection of arrows to accomplish his missions:
- Broadhead Arrows – Standard arrows that can be used to kill and distract enemies
- Fire Arrows – An explosive arrow that can deal a ludicrous amount of damage
- Gas Arrows – A non-lethal arrow that can knock out guards with the gas it emits
- Water Arrows – An arrow that can be used to extinguish light sources
- Moss Arrows – A noise-reduction arrow, that fills an area with vegetation for sneaky scenarios
- Noisemaker Arrows – Filled with fireworks, the noisemaker provides a perfect distraction
- Rope Arrows – Able to create new pathways for Garret, the rope area is also handy for escapes
- Vine Arrows – The vine arrow serves the same purpose as the rope arrow, and pops up in Thief 2
- Claw Arrow – There are plenty of new arrows in the new Thief, but it’s the claw arrow that be the spiritual successor to the vine and rope arrow of yesteryear
Short Sword and Dagger
Sometimes, a good piece of steel is all you need to get the job done. A more elegant weapon for a more civilised burglar, the sword is capable of defending Garret when stealth is no longer an option and it’s fight or flight time.
Not a full-length blade, Garret instead prefers to carry a short sword, which he swops out for a more useful dagger in the third Thief game. Perfect for backstabbing, the dagger is Garret’s go to weapon for quick kills from the shadows.
Oil Flask
Garret doesn’t just wield sharp-ended tools. He also has more subtle tricks up his sleeves, such as using oil flasks to slip up guards that are pursuing him, or as makeshift fire traps which can be ignited with fire arrows.
Explosives
When Garret needs to create a larger opening to escape enemies, there’s always the trusty black powdered magic of explosives. And Garret has used plenty of them in the past.
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Magic
Last but not certainly not least, Garret can also wield a limited amount of magical items throughout his escapades, that served him well when he was confronted with undead foes in later games. Garret uses either holy water or a wand during these encounters, which massively damage any undead foe who crosses his path.
Thief launches 28 February for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Last Updated: February 7, 2014
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 6, 2014 at 15:34
sneaky sneaky
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 6, 2014 at 15:37
No boxing glove arrow? 😉
Hammersteyn
February 6, 2014 at 15:44
Gas Arrow – a none lethal arrow. What if you hit the guy with the pointy bit?
The D
February 6, 2014 at 15:46
You first check to see that he doesn’t have a tiger or a 1 ton weight suspended above him.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
February 6, 2014 at 15:40
They are some pretty cool pixel pictures you have there…
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
February 6, 2014 at 15:44
It’s for that retro feel. 😉
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
February 6, 2014 at 16:00
Gave that bitch some pixels… bitches love pixels!
TiMsTeR1033
February 6, 2014 at 16:05
is that some kind of dog?
Hammersteyn
February 6, 2014 at 15:44
those mines O_o
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 6, 2014 at 15:58
It’s from the Xbox One version.
iAmWeasel
February 6, 2014 at 15:50
Played all the Thief games and can’t recall Garrett ever using a wand?
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
February 6, 2014 at 15:55
You’re right. I’ve fixed. And stabbed Darryn in the face with my own love wand.
iAmWeasel
February 6, 2014 at 15:59
Thank you for preserving my memories.
The D
February 6, 2014 at 16:34
When I was in the order of the hammer, I had the most wanderful time.
Anon A Mouse
February 6, 2014 at 16:02
I be intrigued….
Acornbread
February 6, 2014 at 16:53
Are we going to see some of those silly cross-game DLCs that Square Enix love so much? I’d love to see a bald Garrett with a barcode.