"Mastering Lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2"

Sneaking around in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be quite the challenge, especially when it comes to the game's lockpicking mechanics. If you're ready to master the art of lockpicking, here's your comprehensive guide to doing so 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've played the first game, you might be disappointed to learn that the lockpicking mini-game returns in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, and it's just as challenging as before. Here's how to navigate this tricky mechanic:

1. Ensure you have a lockpick in your inventory. Without one, you won't be able to attempt lockpicking.
2. Interact with a lock. This could be a locked door or a chest.
3. Use the right stick to explore the lock until the cursor turns into a golden circle.
4. While keeping the cursor on the golden circle with the right stick, hold the L2 button to rotate the lock until it unlocks.

It might sound straightforward, but maintaining the cursor on the golden circle is much harder than it seems. As you hold L2, you must continuously adjust the right stick to stay within the golden circle, or your lockpick will break, and you'll have to start over.

To mitigate frustration, save your game before attempting to pick a lock. If your lockpick breaks, not only will you lose it, but you'll also make noise that could attract nearby NPCs.

It's a challenging process, but persistence pays off. 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

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, lockpicks are relatively easy to come by, though you can't purchase them from merchants. Instead, you'll often find them by looting guards, soldiers, and bandits. You don't necessarily need to engage in combat; pickpocketing can be a stealthier and safer 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.