I have a question. Can following an npc in crouch when they are just doing random stuff also level you?
^^Shouldnt say no, as it does work...its just slower
I said no because there is a much higher risk of being detected, arrest etc. They also have to be essential NPCs and there are hardly any that are on there own and will not retaliate
There not talking about attacking the guard, just simply shadowing him in sneak mode in order to gain a slow but constant amount of sneak experience. This method does work but is way slower then the one featured in this guide.
I made an account just to say this...your technique is s**t, took one slash at them with an iron dagger in sneak mode, behind them, and he turned round and started attacking me. Spent the next hour getting killed by greybeards over and over.
I made it to high hrothgar and learned the second word of fus-roh-dah, and whirlwind sprint, got the quest for the horn of someone lol, then i tried it.youre doing it wrong then. Have you done any of the greybeards quests?
I made an account just to say this...your technique is s**t, took one slash at them with an iron dagger in sneak mode, behind them, and he turned round and started attacking me. Spent the next hour getting killed by greybeards over and over.
Yes I understand your frustration. As of Skyrim Patch 1.8 for the Xbox 360 Graybeards have a higher detection rate. They will (as before) attack and shout at you until your dead if your caught.
The bottom line is, this guide now requires you to have 35 sneak at least.