How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Stealth in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* isn't a walk in the park, especially the notoriously frustrating lockpicking mechanic. This guide will walk you through the process.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide

For veterans of the first game, brace yourselves: the lockpicking mini-game returns, and it's just as challenging as before.

Here's how to lockpick:

1. Inventory Check: Ensure you have a lockpick.
2. Interact: Approach a lock (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. Rotate and Hold: While maintaining the golden circle with the right stick, hold L2 to rotate the lock. Unlocking requires constant precision. Stray from the golden circle, and your lockpick breaks, forcing a restart.

This process is notoriously difficult. The constant need for precise right stick control while holding L2 is demanding. We strongly recommend saving your game before attempting any lockpicking. A broken lockpick is lost, and the resulting noise might attract unwanted attention.

Practice makes perfect. Start with easier locks to hone your skills. Your lockpicking proficiency will improve with experience, making tougher locks more manageable.

How to Get More Lockpicks

Finding lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is relatively straightforward. While merchants don't sell them, you can loot them from fallen guards, soldiers, and bandits. Pickpocketing is a viable alternative to combat.

That's the essence of lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more gaming tips and guides, check out The Escapist.