How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (With Video)

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In the game Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you’ll frequently find yourself in situations where picking a lock is necessary to reach hidden locations or items that someone would rather you not obtain. Ranging from doors to chests, there are numerous impenetrable locks scattered throughout Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Thankfully, your character possesses the skill to execute a lock-picking mechanic.

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process of learning how to lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance version 2, and I’ve included a helpful video demonstrating a successful pick for your reference.

How to Lockpick in Kingdom Come

In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, the process of lockpicking remains identical to the method used in the original game released back in 2018. If you’ve dabbled with lockpicking in the first game, you should feel right at home with it in the sequel. However, I’ll walk you through the steps once more for good measure.

Where to Find Lockpicks in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Cracking open a secure door or chest in KCD2 relies on the essential tool – the lockpick. You can snatch these from bandits or shady characters, or purchase them from various vendors like carpenters, blacksmiths, fences, and traveling merchants. Occasionally, you may even discover them in unusual places, such as bird’s nests.

Absolutely, you have the freedom to create items yourself as well – that’s the charm of the crafting system within Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Kingdom Come Lockpick Guide

Now that you’ve got a lockpick, let’s learn how to use it.

In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, it’s significant to note that the complexity of locks varies and some may not be accessible through picking until you enhance your skill points a bit. As you progress, several perks in the game can boost your lock-picking abilities, so pay attention to them if you intend to pursue this route.

Imagine if, right at the beginning of the game, you come across a lock that’s incredibly simple to open – no need for any guesswork or special skills; it’s already unlocked for you!

Here’s the step-by-step guide on how to lockpick in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2:

  1. Make sure you’re there’s nobody around you, and engage the minigame to pick the lock.
  2. Find the ‘sweet spot’ that’s identifiable by the ‘golden ball’
  3. Once you’ve found it, hold it and rotate the lock by pressing D on a keyboard or LT/L2 on a controller
  4. While you rotate the lock, move the ball accordingly with the right stick or your mouse, following the path and keeping it in the gold
  5. If you go far enough around the lock, you’ll hear a click – you’ve picked the lock successfully

That’s all there is to it!

As the complexity of the lock increases, locating and maintaining the optimal balance becomes more challenging. Moreover, attempting to pick a lock produces sounds, especially during unsuccessful tries, which can alert surrounding guards due to their distinct and audible nature, so exercise caution.

Here’s a video guide outlining how to pick locks:

How to Improve Lockpicking in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Improving your lockpicking skills requires consistent practice. In this game, there’s an abundance of locked chests everywhere, which offer a more approachable challenge compared to doors. After all, you never know what awaits behind a locked door, but chests in most cases are up for grabs!

At the outset of the game, ensure that you gather the initial goals and proceed towards the Lower Semine Mill, located here:

In this sentence, I’ve used “at the outset” instead of “when you start,” “ensure that you gather” for a more formal tone, “proceed” for a smoother flow, and replaced the colon with “located here:” to provide a clearer direction.

In this setting, you’ll meet Hired Hand Hensel, who offers a preliminary training ground for your detective abilities. Skills such as disarming opponents, opening locks, and light-fingered theft are among the lessons he imparts. He provides you with lockpicks to commence your learning, and there are boxes available that you can safely practice on without raising suspicion.

That’s all you need to know about how to pick a lock in Kingdom Come Deliverance!

1. Be sure to explore my comprehensive review of the game to find out if there’s a photo feature in King’s Bounty 2. Additionally, I have put together a tutorial on crafting the crucial potion, Saviour Schnapps, in the game.

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2025-01-11 12:17