How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Sneaking around in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be a thrilling challenge, but mastering the art of lockpicking can be quite the ordeal, thanks to some tricky game mechanics. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you become a master lockpicker 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're familiar with the original game, you might be disappointed to hear that the lockpicking mini-game in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is back with a vengeance, maintaining its notorious difficulty.

To lockpick effectively, follow these steps:

• Ensure you have a lockpick in your inventory.
• Approach and interact with a locked door or chest.
• Use the right stick to navigate the lock until the cursor becomes a golden circle.
• While keeping the cursor on the golden circle, press and hold the L2 button to rotate the lock fully and unlock it.

While the process sounds straightforward, maintaining the cursor within the golden circle is incredibly challenging. If you stray off the circle while holding L2, your lockpick will break, and you'll have to start over.

To mitigate frustration, save your game just before attempting to pick a lock. Remember, a broken lockpick not only means you lose it but also makes noise, potentially attracting nearby NPCs.

Persistence is key. Start with easier locks to build your skills, and as you improve, you'll find the process becomes less daunting.

How to Get More Lockpicks

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, acquiring lockpicks is relatively straightforward. While you can't purchase them from merchants, they are often found on guards, soldiers, and bandits. You don't necessarily need to fight them; pickpocketing can be a safer and more discreet method of obtaining these valuable tools.

That's the full rundown on how to master lockpicking in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and insights on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.