Lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Sneaky Guide

Mastering stealth in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires finesse, particularly when tackling the notoriously tricky lockpicking mechanic. This guide will walk you through the process.

Table of Contents

• Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide
• Obtaining More Lockpicks

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide

Veterans of the first game will find the lockpicking mini-game familiar, unfortunately, it retains its challenging nature. Here's the breakdown:

1. Inventory Check: Ensure you possess a lockpick.
2. Interact: Approach a locked door or chest and interact with it.
3. Golden Circle: Use the right stick to carefully maneuver the cursor until it becomes a golden circle. This is crucial.
4. Precision and Patience: While maintaining the golden circle with the right stick, hold L2 to rotate the lock. This requires steady control; straying from the golden circle will break your lockpick.
5. Save Often: It's highly recommended to save your game before attempting to pick a lock. A broken lockpick means a lost tool and potential noise, attracting unwanted attention.

The process is undeniably frustrating, but persistence pays off. Begin with simpler locks to hone your skills. Improved lockpicking proficiency will make more challenging locks easier to manage.

Obtaining More Lockpicks

Acquiring lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is relatively straightforward. While merchants don't sell them, they are frequently found as loot from fallen guards, soldiers, and bandits. Pickpocketing presents a non-violent alternative to acquiring them.

This concludes our guide to lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and strategies, visit The Escapist.