How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

If you're looking to channel your inner thief in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, mastering the art of lockpicking is essential, despite the challenging mechanics. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to lockpick 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

For those familiar with the original game, brace yourselves: the lockpicking mini-game returns in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, and it remains as challenging as ever. Here’s how to navigate this tricky mechanic:

1. Ensure you have a lockpick in your inventory.
2. Interact with a lock. This could be a door or a chest that's locked.
3. Use the right stick to explore the lock until the cursor becomes a golden circle.
4. While maintaining the cursor on the golden circle with the right stick, press and hold the L2 button to rotate the lock until it unlocks.

Sounds straightforward, right? However, the real challenge lies in keeping the cursor on that elusive golden circle. If you stray off it while holding L2, the lockpick will snap, and you'll have to start over. This can be incredibly frustrating, so here are a few tips to help you:

• Save your game before you attempt to pick a lock. This way, if your lockpick breaks, you can reload and try again without losing progress.
• Be mindful of noise—a broken lockpick can alert nearby NPCs, drawing unwanted attention.
• Practice on easier locks first. As your lockpicking skill improves, you'll find it easier to handle more complex locks.

How to Get More Lockpicks

Acquiring lockpicks in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is relatively straightforward. Although you can't purchase them from merchants, you'll often find them by looting guards, soldiers, and bandits. You don't necessarily need to engage in combat; pickpocketing can be a safer and quieter option.

That's your guide to using lockpicks in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.