<p>We have played it this way.  I've not found anything in the rules that indicates that you need to be able to cover the cost of failing before attempting the theft. Also, this is probably the best time to use the Theft ability since your level can never go below 1.</p>

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2014-02-25T23:40:03.093Z
2014-02-25T23:40:03.093Z
LemonadeGT
<p>The <a href="http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/faq/">Official Munchkin FAQ</a> says <strong>Yes.</strong></p>

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  <p>Q. What happens to a Level 1 Thief who fails an attempt to steal? Does
  he die? </p>
  
  <p>A. Nothing happens to him. You can't go below Level 1. (Beware
  the Level 1 Thief – he literally has nothing to lose!)</p>
</blockquote>

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2014-02-26T01:17:08.817Z
2014-02-26T01:17:08.817Z
PotatoEngineer
<p>Can a thief steal at level 1 given that failing to steal causes the thief to lose a level?</p>

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In Munchkin, can a thief steal at level 1?
mikelt21
# In Munchkin, can a thief steal at level 1?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-02-25)

Can a thief steal at level 1 given that failing to steal causes the thief to lose a level?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2014-02-26. Score: 41 | Accepted answer

The [Official Munchkin FAQ](http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/faq/) says **Yes.**

> Q. What happens to a Level 1 Thief who fails an attempt to steal? Does
> he die?
>
> A. Nothing happens to him. You can't go below Level 1. (Beware
> the Level 1 Thief – he literally has nothing to lose!)


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### Answer by username_1 on 2014-02-25. Score: 12

We have played it this way. I've not found anything in the rules that indicates that you need to be able to cover the cost of failing before attempting the theft. Also, this is probably the best time to use the Theft ability since your level can never go below 1.


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