So you’ve been arrested, and now you’re in jail. The good news is that in Skyrim, the justice system works the same way in real life. You can kill a guard, pay a bounty, and persuade a guard to let you out. But how long do you stay in jail? You’re probably asking yourself that same question. Here are some tips for breaking out of jail:

Breaking out of jail

A few tricks exist to break out of jail in Skyrim. One way to escape is to pickpocket a guard. You can do this by sneaking up on him while he’s off guard and using your pickpocketing skills to steal the key to a chest. In addition, you can use your Whirlwind Sprint to tear through the walls of the jail. However, you must keep in mind that your crime is marked with red text, so be careful and remember what you’ve stolen.

One of the easiest jails to escape is Morthal Jail. In northern Skyrim, there is a faction called the Pale. The capital of this region is Dawnstar. The Pale are affiliated with the Stormcloaks. After A False Front and the Battle for Fort Dunstad, you can capture this faction. Then, if you want to save Skyrim from the Imperial Legion, you must make a trip to Morthal.

Getting out of jail by killing a guard

Getting out of jail by killing a security guard in Skyrim is a fairly straightforward way to avoid paying the full price. However, doing so is not recommended unless you’re a very high level player. While you can attempt to break free by killing a guard, you will most likely end up with a higher bounty and more trouble. Changing your armor will not change your appearance to the guards. No matter what you wear, they’ll know who you are.

Breaking out of jail isn’t as easy as it sounds, and it requires a few different steps. For example, the guard you kill may be a Thane in a hold, and you’ll need to find his chest in order to break out. In addition, if he’s a thief, you’ll have to sneak past him to get the items he’s holding.

Paying a bounty

A quick and easy way to avoid paying the full bounty in Skyrim jail is by paying off the guard. You can bribe the guard with a bounty if you have a Thieves Guild membership, which will increase your Speech skill and help clear the bounty. You can also bribe guards with items to avoid being seized. Keep in mind that there are armed guards in Skyrim. While they’re difficult to avoid, it’s possible to prevent them from killing you by setting the difficulty to novice. In any case, the guards will identify you regardless of your disguise.

If you don’t feel like risking your life for your reward, you can also choose to pay off the bounty and get out of the jail. However, this option is only recommended if you have the “Jail Break” achievement. Paying a bounty in Skyrim jail can be a tedious process, but it’s worth the effort. Afterwards, you’ll have to visit your local post office and post the payment.

Getting out of jail by persuading a guard

If you are in jail, you might wonder how to get out. There are several methods for this. The first method is to use the Speech skill to persuade a guard to ignore minor crimes. Persuading a guard is a step up from bribing them. While the result is the same, you don’t have to pay them to be released.

Once you have reached Speech level 75, you will be able to persuade a guard. This option works best for crimes with a bounty of under 3000, but it only works on the same guard for two days. You can also try to persuade another guard if you are unsuccessful the first time. In addition to persuading a guard, you can also declare yourself a Thane of Hold, which will clear your bounty. However, you must remember that this method is only available twice in a single hold.

Fortunately, the consequences for such crimes are significantly reduced in Skyrim. While committing a crime will result in a bounty, there are many other consequences that can hinder your character’s development. If you’re caught in the act of killing a non-hostile NPC, a bounty will be attached to your head. In addition, if you’re caught while you’re in your werewolf form, you can kill an NPC who’s not hostile.