"Mastering Lockpicking in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: A Guide"

Sneaking around and being a bit of a sneakerson in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be quite the challenge, especially with the game's sometimes frustrating mechanics. If you're looking to master the art of lockpicking, here’s your complete guide.

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpick Guide

If you've played the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance, brace yourself because the lockpicking mini-game is back in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and it's just as tricky as before. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get through it:

• Preparation: Ensure you have a lockpick in your inventory.
• Interact with the Lock: Approach a locked door or chest and interact with it.
• Navigate the Lock: Use the right stick to explore the lock until the cursor turns into a golden circle.
• Unlocking: While keeping the cursor on the golden circle with the right stick, hold the L2 button to rotate the lock until it unlocks. This might sound straightforward, but maintaining the cursor on the golden circle is a real test of patience and precision. If you stray off the golden circle while holding L2, your lockpick will break, and you'll have to start over.

It's a frustrating process, no doubt about it. To mitigate the risk, save your game right before you attempt to pick a lock. Remember, a broken lockpick not only means you lose it but also makes noise, potentially attracting nearby NPCs to investigate.

The key is persistence. Start with easier locks to build your skills. As your lockpicking proficiency improves, you'll find it easier to tackle more challenging locks.

How to Get More Lockpicks

Finding lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is relatively straightforward. While you can't purchase them from merchants, you can 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.

And 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.