Sneak is a skill in Fallout New Vegas (FNV). Read on to see how to increase Sneak Skill, the Skill Magazine and Skill Book to increase Sneak, what Sneak does, and its related perks!

How to Increase Sneak Skill

Use a Skill Magazine or a Skill Book

You can increase your Sneak skill using Skill Magazines and Skill Books. Skill Magazines can temporarily increase your Sneak skill while a Skill Book can increase it permanently.

We recommend grabbing the skill book for Sneak to increase this skill for good.

Skill Books Map Locations and Guide

Use a Console Command

You can also increase your Sneak skill using a console command. Follow the format above and add your desired level at the end of the command without the [ ] symbol.

What Does Sneak Do?

Dictates the Chances of Detection

Whenever you are crouched, you will enter a hidden state. Sneak then dictates the chances for any individual to spot you out of the hidden state. If you have a high Sneak skill, most people will not even feel the wind shift with your presence!

Increases Likelihood of Stealing and Pickpocketing

With quiet footsteps come nimble fingers. When you have a high Sneak skill, you will have an increased chance to leave counters and pockets clean without being spotted.

Sneak Perks

Fallout New Vegas Related Guides

Best Starting Skills and List of Skills

All Skills

All Skills
Barter	Energy Weapons	Explosives	Guns
Lockpick	Medicine	Melee Weapons	Repair
Science	Sneak	Speech	Survival
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