With The Elder Scrolls Online's highly anticipated Thieves Guild update set to launch this July, players are gearing up to explore Glenumbra for new furnishing plans, loot, and pickpocketing opportunities. YouTuber Gloomfrost's video provides a detailed breakdown of the best farming locations for unowned containers, pickpocketing NPCs, and even some spots for owned containers for those willing to take risks.
1. The Harborage: Backpack Farm with Door Reset
The Harborage offers a simple yet effective farming spot for unowned containers. Located in the zone story area, this spot features two lootable backpacks near a door. The key to farming here is using the door reset mechanic. Simply loot the backpacks, exit through the door, and re-enter to reset the containers. While this location isn't the most efficient, it's a great starting point for beginners or those looking for a quick farming session.
2. Pathierry House: Container Teleport Reset
This unowned house near the Daggerfall Overlook is another excellent spot for farming unowned containers. With four lootable containers, you can quickly gather furnishing plans by looting them, teleporting to a nearby house or wayshrine, and returning to reset the containers. While slightly more efficient than The Harborage, it requires a bit more effort due to the lack of a door reset.
3. Dwynnarth Crypts: Urn Farm with Door Reset
Arguably the best unowned container farm in Glenumbra, Dwynnarth Crypts is an Ayleid-themed location that may also drop rare Ayleid furnishing plans. The crypt contains approximately 20 lootable urns and a backpack. Use a speed-boosting item like the Ring of the Wild Hunt to navigate quickly through the crypt and collect your loot. After clearing the area, use the door reset method by exiting and re-entering to refresh the containers.
4. Best Pickpocketing Spots in Glenumbra
For those looking to test their stealth skills, Glenumbra offers two excellent pickpocketing locations:
• Mage Gathering Spot: Glenumbra Moors, located near the Aldcroft wayshrine, is an area that features around 10–12 mages with no guards in sight. Use nameplates to identify Neutral NPCs (yellow nameplates) and make sure your Legerdemain skill line is maxed for optimal success.
• Aldcroft Town: This small town offers around 30 NPCs for pickpocketing and Blade of Woe kills. Although one or two guards are present, they can be easily evaded using skills like Streak or Dark Cloak.
Note that stolen items cannot be sold directly to regular merchants. Instead, you must sell them to specific NPCs known as Fences, located in Outlaws Refuge. If you wish to sell to a regular merchant, you will need to launder the stolen items first, which involves interacting with designated NPCs within the Outlaws Refuge. Laundering costs TESO gold equal to the item's value.
5. Daggerfall Castle: Owned Containers and Risky Loot
For those who don't mind racking up a bounty, Daggerfall Castle is a hotspot for looting owned containers and pickpocketing NPCs. While owned containers have a lower chance of dropping furnishing plans, they still provide opportunities for valuable loot. Be prepared to evade guards or pay off bounties if caught.
Final Tips
To maximize your farming efficiency:
• Equip speed-boosting gear like the Ring of the Wild Hunt.
• Ensure you have sufficient inventory space before starting.
• Use companions like Azandar for additional perks such as research portfolios.
• Optimize your Champion Points, focusing on Home Maker, Stead Blessing, Celerity, and the Legerdemain skill line for improved chances during pickpocketing.
• Wear medium armor, as its passive abilities will improve your stealth, and equip the Streak skill for quicker mobility.
The Thieves Guild update promises exciting new opportunities for adventurers in Glenumbra. While these locations may not rival DLC zones in terms of container density, they are among the best options available in the base game zone.
