Sneaking around in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be quite the challenge, especially when you're faced with the game's notoriously tricky lockpicking mechanics. Here's your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of lockpicking in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpick Guide
For those who ventured through the original game, brace yourself: the lockpicking mini-game is back in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and it's as challenging as ever.
Here's how to conquer the lockpicking challenge:
- Ensure you have a lockpick in your inventory.
- Interact with a lock. This could be a locked door or chest.
- Use the right stick to navigate the lock until the cursor morphs into a golden circle.
- While maintaining the golden cursor with the right stick, hold the L2 button to rotate the lock fully and unlock it.
It might sound straightforward, but keeping the cursor within the golden circle is a delicate balancing act. You must juggle keeping the right stick steady while holding L2, or else the lockpick will snap, and you'll need to start over.
To mitigate frustration, save your game right before attempting to pick a lock. A broken lockpick not only means you lose it but can also alert nearby NPCs with the noise.
The process can be exasperating, but persistence pays off. Start with easier locks to hone your skills, and as your lockpicking prowess grows, you'll find it easier to tackle tougher locks.
How to Get More Lockpicks
Finding more lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is relatively straightforward. While you can't purchase them from merchants, they are commonly found by looting guards, soldiers, and bandits.
You don't necessarily have to fight them; if pickpocketing suits your style, go for it.
And there you have it—your guide to using lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and insights, be sure to visit The Escapist.
Remember, mastering lockpicking takes patience and practice, but with these tips, you'll be unlocking secrets and treasures in no time.