Mastering Lockpicking in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: A Guide

Being a bit of a sneaky sneakerson in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can be quite the challenge, especially when you're grappling with some of the game's more demanding mechanics. Here's your ultimate guide to mastering lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Table of contents

• Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpick Guide
• How to Get More Lockpicks

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpick Guide

If you've played the original game, brace yourself because the lockpicking mini-game is back in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and it's just as tricky as before. But don't worry, here's how you can tackle it:

1. Ensure you have a lockpick in your inventory. You can't start without one!

2. Interact with a lock. This could be on a door or a chest that's locked.

3. Use the right stick to explore the lock until the cursor turns into a golden circle. This is your sweet spot.

4. While keeping the cursor golden with the right stick, hold the L2 button to rotate the lock and unlock it. It might sound straightforward, but keeping that cursor on the golden circle is a real test of patience and precision. Remember, while you're holding L2, you must maintain the right stick on the golden circle, or your lockpick will snap, and you'll have to start over.

This process can be frustrating, but don't give up! I recommend saving your game right before you attempt to pick a lock. If your lockpick breaks, not only do you lose it, but you'll also make some noise, which might alert nearby NPCs.

To improve your lockpicking skills, start with easier locks. As you get better, tackling more challenging locks will become less daunting.

How to Get More Lockpicks

Finding more lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is relatively straightforward. While you can't purchase them from merchants, you'll often find them by looting guards, soldiers, and bandits. You don't need to engage in combat; if you're feeling stealthy, simply pickpocket them.

And there you have it—that's how to master the art of lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and tricks on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.