Lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Sneaky Guide
Mastering stealth in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires finesse, especially when dealing with the game's notoriously challenging lockpicking mechanics. This guide will walk you through the process.
Table of contents
- Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide
- Acquiring More Lockpicks
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Lockpicking Guide
Veteran players of the first game will find the lockpicking mini-game familiar—and frustratingly unchanged. Here's the breakdown:
- Inventory Check: Ensure you possess a lockpick.
- Interact: Approach a locked door or chest and initiate the interaction.
- Precision is Key: Use the right stick to carefully maneuver the cursor. Your goal is to maintain the cursor within the golden circle.
- The L2 Maneuver: While keeping the cursor in the golden zone with the right stick, hold down the L2 button to rotate the lock. Success hinges on consistently keeping the cursor within the target area. Failure results in a broken lockpick and potentially attracting unwanted attention.
Important Considerations:
- Save Often: Before attempting any lockpick, save your game. This mitigates the frustration of repeated failures.
- Broken Lockpicks: A broken lockpick is lost, and your actions will create noise, potentially alerting nearby NPCs.
- Skill Progression: Start with simpler locks to hone your skills. As your lockpicking proficiency increases, the process will become less demanding.
Acquiring More Lockpicks
Lockpicks aren't typically sold by merchants. However, they are frequently obtained as loot from fallen guards, soldiers, and bandits. Pickpocketing offers a non-violent alternative to acquiring them.
This concludes our guide to lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and strategies, check out The Escapist.
