How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

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

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide

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

Here's the breakdown:

1. Inventory Check: Ensure you have 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. Rotate and Hold: While maintaining the golden circle with the right stick, hold L2 to rotate the lock. This is the tricky part. The slightest deviation from the golden circle will break your lockpick.

The Challenge: Keeping the cursor perfectly on the golden circle while rotating the lock is significantly harder than it sounds. One slip, and you're back to square one, potentially with a broken lockpick and alerted guards.

Pro Tip: Save your game before attempting any lockpick. A broken lockpick means not only a lost tool, but also potential noise that can attract unwanted attention.

Practice makes perfect. Start with simpler locks to hone your skills. As your lockpicking proficiency increases, the process becomes easier.

How to Get More Lockpicks

Finding lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't difficult. While merchants don't sell them, you can regularly loot them from fallen guards, soldiers, and bandits. Pickpocketing is a viable, less-confrontational alternative.

That's the essence of lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more in-depth game guides and strategies, check out The Escapist.