Locke stats.

[midgetbob]

So I probably just failed at the search function, but....

Speed is what helps Locke succeed at Steal attempts, ya?

I've restarted and am just hitting Zozo, which relics / etc etc will help boost steal rate?

[Belugn]

I am so ashamed, just a few years ago I could probably have given you the name of all those relics. I know one relic however, Sneak Ring. If I'm not reminiscing incorrectly, it's purpose is to increase the success rate of the steal command, and it ups your speed by 5. I don't know if it's the speed +5 boost or just general effect of the item that enhances the success rate though.

I personaly found it funnier to up his evade. There is some equipment combination that gives him 100% immunity to physical attacks, rendering him basically immune to physical assault.

Btw, is it really speed that matters when it comes to stealing? I thought it was solely left to luck.

[Moogle]

I doubt speed affects steal rate.

[ShadowDC3]

Locke's success rate with steal is based on his level and the target's level, speed isn't a factor.

[ShadowDC3]

More specific note:

Steal % = Locke's level - Target's level - 50.

Hope that's helpful.

[JuzamDjinn]

It's been 1 year scince that guy asked the question

Now that the thread is back.

The Esper Odin gives a Spd+1 at level up, so If you want to hold off on leveling a character, Locke for example (steal more often I guess..) then just leave them a low level untill you get Odin.

[Moogle]

It's been 1 year scince that guy asked the question

Yeah that is kinda sad... I dont even think he's active anymore.
What's also sad is that he got his first reply to his question one
month after he asked it.

[midgetbob]

Yeah that is kinda sad... I dont even think he's active anymore.
What's also sad is that he got his first reply to his question one
month after he asked it.

Glad to know I'm dead and gone.

Though, from searching around this is what I've found to be the most "accurate" from what everyone said:

Locke's level + 50 / enemy level = steal %.

or

(Locke's level + 50 - enemy level) / 128 = steal %.

Steal is Locke's special ability. His success rate is defined as: This value is doubled if Locke has a Sneak Ring equipped. There is a 1/8 chance that Locke will steal a rare item, a 7/8 chance he will steal a common item. If there is no common item in an enemy's common item slot, there is a 7/8 chance that Locke will fail to steal, regardless of his success rate. The hidden character Gogo may also use this ability.