How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Mastering the art of stealth in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't a walk in the park, especially with the game's sometimes-tricky mechanics. This guide will walk you through the process of lockpicking.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide How to Acquire More Lockpicks

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide

For veterans of the first game, prepare for a familiar challenge: the lockpicking minigame returns in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and it's just as demanding as before.

Here's the lockpicking procedure:

Inventory Check: Ensure you possess a lockpick.
Interact: Approach a locked door or chest and interact with it.
Target Acquisition: Use the right stick to maneuver the cursor until it becomes a golden circle. This is crucial.
Precision and Patience: While maintaining the golden circle with the right stick, hold the L2 button to rotate the lock. This requires steady control; straying from the golden circle will break your lockpick.

This process is more challenging than it sounds. Maintaining the cursor on the golden circle while rotating the lock demands precision and patience. A broken lockpick means restarting and potentially attracting unwanted attention.

Recommendation: Save your game before attempting to pick a lock. Broken lockpicks are lost, and the resulting noise might alert nearby NPCs.

Practice makes perfect. Start with simpler locks to hone your skill. As your lockpicking proficiency improves, you'll find the task less daunting.

How to Acquire More Lockpicks

Finding lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is relatively straightforward. While merchants don't sell them, they're frequently found as loot from guards, soldiers, and bandits.

You don't need to engage in combat; pickpocketing is a viable alternative.

This concludes our guide on lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and insights, check out The Escapist.