If you're planning to be a bit of a sneaky sneakerson in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, you'll need to master the art of lockpicking. However, brace yourself, as the lockpicking mechanics can be quite challenging. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to lockpick in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.
Table of contents
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpick Guide
For those familiar with the original game, I have some disappointing news: the lockpicking mini-game returns in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, and it's just as challenging as before. Here's how to navigate this tricky mechanic:
- Ensure you have a lockpick in your inventory.
- Interact with a lock, whether it's on a door or a chest.
- Use the right stick to maneuver the cursor within the lock until it transforms into a golden circle.
- While maintaining the cursor on the golden circle with the right stick, press and hold the L2 button to rotate the lock until it unlocks.
It might sound straightforward, but keeping the cursor on the golden circle is a delicate task. As you hold L2, you must continuously adjust the right stick to stay within the golden circle, or risk breaking your lockpick, which means starting over.
To mitigate frustration, save your game before attempting to pick a lock. Remember, a broken lockpick not only means you lose it but also creates noise that could attract nearby NPCs to investigate.
It's a challenging process, but persistence pays off. Start with easier locks to build your skills, and as your lockpicking proficiency improves, you'll find it easier to tackle more complex locks.
How to Get More Lockpicks
In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, lockpicks are relatively easy to come by. 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 stealthier and safer option.
That's the rundown on using lockpicks in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.
