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"Mastering Lockpicking in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Tips and Tricks"

Author:Kristen Update:May 21,2025

If you're looking to master the art of being a stealthy sneak in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, you'll need to get to grips with the game's lockpicking system. It's no secret that the lockpicking mini-game can be a source of frustration, but with a bit of patience and practice, you can become a pro at it.

Table of Contents

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

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Lockpick Guide

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Lockpicking For those who've played the original game, brace yourselves: the lockpicking mini-game is back in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, and it's just as challenging as before.

Here's how to master lockpicking:

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

Sounds simple, right? Well, here's the catch: maintaining the right stick on the golden circle is much harder than it seems. While holding L2, you must continuously hover over the golden circle, or your lockpick will break, and you'll have to start all over again.

To mitigate this, save your game right before you attempt to pick a lock. Remember, if your lockpick breaks, not only will you lose it, but you'll also make noise, which could attract nearby NPCs to investigate.

It's a frustrating process, but persistence is key. Start with easier locks to build your skills, and as your lockpicking proficiency improves, you'll find it easier to tackle more complex locks.

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 can often loot them from guards, soldiers, and bandits. You don't necessarily need to engage them in combat; pickpocketing can be an effective and stealthy method to acquire more lockpicks.

And there you have it—that's how to use lockpicks in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.