So you plan on robbing a bank, crypt or safe do you? Well there’s more to it than just lockpicking. Follow these four tips for improved results and better survival chances.

First and important thing to remember when thieving is to be absolutely sure that it’s treasure that’s locked up. The last thing you want to do is release an evil spirit.

Secondly, you always have to watch your back. You never know how many people are going to be trying to steal the same thing at once. Especially if there’s a bounty. You don’t want to end up with a knife in your back.

Thirdly, always be prepared for the inevitable. What are you to do if you find that the safe is at the bottom of a vat of acid? Using a Batman-esque utility belt is recommended.

Fourthly, you should get well read on the values of things. Say you open a small safe only to realize it’s been magically altered to actually be a large vault? You have to know what to take and what to leave. On a related note, always bring a large sack.