How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Mastering the art of stealth in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't a walk in the park, especially considering the game's occasionally frustrating mechanics. This guide will walk you through the process of lockpicking.

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide | Obtaining More Lockpicks

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide

Veteran players of the first game might be disheartened: the lockpicking minigame returns in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and it's just as challenging as before.

Here's the process:

1. Inventory Check: Ensure you possess a lockpick.
2. Interact: Approach a locked door or chest and interact with it.
3. Precision is Key: Use the right stick to carefully manipulate the lock mechanism until the cursor becomes a golden circle.
4. The Balancing Act: While maintaining the golden cursor with the right stick, hold the L2 button to rotate the lock. Unlocking requires constant precision; straying from the golden circle will break your lockpick.

This sounds straightforward, but the challenge lies in consistently keeping the cursor within the golden circle while simultaneously rotating the lock. Failure results in a broken lockpick, wasted time, and potentially alerted NPCs.

Pro-Tip: Save your game before attempting any lockpicking. Broken lockpicks are lost, and the resulting noise may attract unwanted attention.

Practice makes perfect. Start with simpler locks to hone your skills. As your lockpicking proficiency increases, the difficulty will decrease.

Obtaining More Lockpicks

Acquiring lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is relatively simple. While merchants don't sell them, you can frequently loot them from fallen guards, soldiers, and bandits. Pickpocketing offers a non-violent alternative.

This concludes our guide on lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For further game tips and strategies, visit The Escapist.