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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered

How to Complete May the Best Thief Win Quest

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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - May the Best Thief Win Quest
May the Best Thief Win is a quest for the Thieves Guild in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered. Read on for a May the Best Thief Win walkthrough and learn its location, how to unlock it, and the rewards for completing this quest.

How to Complete May the Best Thief Win Quest

Talk to Puny Ancus

In the May the Best Thief Win quest's description, it suggests that beggars might be able to know Amantius Allectus' location.

There is an NPC named Puny Ancus sleeping near the meetup location. Talk to him and select the Amantius Allectus dialogue option. He will question the player's motive and won't give any answer. Select the Here's five coins. option to make him tell Amantius Allectus' location, which is revealed to be in Imperial City Temple District.

Go to Amantius Allectus' House in the Imperial City Temple District

The next step is to travel to Imperial City Temple District and go inside Amantius Allectus' house. Players will need to pick the lock of the target's house door to get inside.

Open the Desk and Get Amantius Allectus' Diary

Once inside, go to the desk that's near a dining table, open it, and then get Amantius Allectus' Dairy.

Go Back and Talk to Armand Christophe to Finish the Initiation

Upon obtaining Amantius Allectus' Dairy, go back to the meetup place and talk to Armand Christophe. Choose the Thieves Guild Test dialogue option to finish the quest and initiation.

How to Join the Thieves Guild

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