How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Mastering the art of stealth in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be quite the challenge, especially when it comes to the lockpicking mechanic. This guide will walk you through the intricacies of lockpicking in this sequel, which, unfortunately, retains the same frustrating mini-game from its predecessor.

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, you might be disappointed to learn that the lockpicking mini-game is back in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, and it's just as challenging as before. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to lockpick:

1. Ensure you have a lockpick in your inventory.
2. Interact with the lock, whether it's on a door or a chest.
3. Use the right stick to navigate the lock until the cursor turns into a golden circle.
4. While maintaining the golden cursor with the right stick, press and hold the L2 button to rotate the lock completely and unlock it.

Sounds straightforward, right? However, keeping the cursor on the golden circle is a delicate task. While holding L2, you must continuously adjust the right stick to stay within the golden zone, or your lockpick will break, and you'll have to start over.

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

Although the process can be aggravating, persistence will pay off. Start with easier locks to hone your skills, and as your lockpicking ability improves, you'll find it easier to tackle more complex locks.

How to Get More Lockpicks

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, acquiring more lockpicks is relatively straightforward, though you won't find them for sale at merchants. Instead, you'll often find them by looting guards, soldiers, and bandits. If direct confrontation isn't your style, you can also obtain lockpicks through pickpocketing.

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