Enemies
In Thief II, almost everyone and everything you encounter is a potential enemy. Enemies can either attack you or blow the whistle on you. Therefore, it's important to know how to deal with them.
Civilians
Workers, peasants, servants, even noblemen and women - the citizens of the city don't take kindly to thieves. The best way to deal with them is with your trusty blackjack. You can knock civilians out easily, even if you've been seen.
Guards
There are many varieties of guards, but they are all dangerous. Whether standard city guards, mechanists, or hammerites - you want to avoid them as much as possible. Sneak up behind them and knock them out. If they see you, your blackjack will be useless - unless, of course, you have a flash bomb at the ready. The mechanist priests are spellcasters and especially dangerous. You will know them by their blue robes.
Mechanical Robots
Hulking blue behemoths, security robots are the toughest of this group. There are also worker robots and small, spider-like robots. All can be dealt with in the same way - a water arrow or two in the incinerator, located on their backs. Robots are also good targets for mines.
Watchers
These mechanical security cameras are among the most treacherous opponents in the game. Often coupled with turrets, if they see you, they will sound the alarm. They can be destroyed with fire arrows. They also require a short period of time between registering your movement and locking onto you. If you can hide while their warning light is yellow, you'll be safe.
Apemen
These strange, humanoid primates live in the pagan village. Knock them out or use your sword on them. They seem to have exceptional hearing.
Tree Beasts
These terrifying creatures inhabit the pagan forest. They can be harmed by fire arrows, but it's better if you just avoid them altogether.
Undead
The undead are rare in Thief II, but they still exist. Zombies can be disabled by a few strikes with your sword, but they'll get back up eventually. Haunts are the most formidable of the undead - they're difficult to kill and good with a sword. Try to sneak up behind them and whack away before they can turn around. If you want to get rid of the undead creatures, a few flashbombs will take care of them.
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The general strategies 
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