Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide

Mastering stealth in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 presents surprising challenges, particularly due to its demanding mechanics. This guide breaks down the lockpicking system in detail.

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide
Where to Find Additional Lockpicks

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide

Veterans of the first game should prepare for disappointment - the notoriously challenging lockpicking minigame returns unchanged in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Follow these steps:

Ensure your inventory contains at least one lockpick
Approach any locked container or door
Move the right stick to locate the golden sweet spot
While maintaining the golden reticle, hold L2 to rotate the lock clockwise until it opens

Though seemingly straightforward, maintaining precise right-stick control proves extremely difficult. Breaking concentration will instantly snap your lockpick, requiring you to begin anew.

Always quicksave before attempting lockpicking. Failed attempts consume lockpicks and generate noise that may alert nearby NPCs.

Perseverance pays off - start with simple locks to build proficiency. Your success rate improves dramatically as your character's lockpicking skill increases.

Where to Find Additional Lockpicks

Lockpicks appear frequently throughout the world. While unavailable from merchants, they're commonly found on defeated enemies including guards, soldiers, and bandits.

Stealthy players can acquire them through pickpocketing without combat engagement.

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