Lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Sneaky Guide
Mastering stealth in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires finesse, especially when tackling the notoriously frustrating lockpicking mechanic. This guide will walk you through the process.
Veteran players of the first game will find the lockpicking mini-game familiar, and unfortunately, just as challenging.
Lockpicking Steps:
- Inventory Check: Ensure you possess a lockpick.
- Interact: Approach a locked door or chest and interact with it.
- Golden Circle: Use the right stick to carefully maneuver the cursor until it becomes a golden circle. This is crucial.
- Precision and Patience: While maintaining the golden circle with the right stick, hold the L2 button to rotate the lock. This requires steady hand-eye coordination. Straying from the golden circle will break your lockpick.
Important Considerations:
- Save Often: Save your game before attempting to pick a lock. A broken lockpick means lost progress and potential noise that attracts guards.
- Start Easy: Begin with simpler locks to build your skill and confidence. Higher lockpicking skills make the process significantly easier.
- Alternative Acquisition: You can't buy lockpicks from merchants. Loot them from fallen enemies (guards, soldiers, bandits) or, if you're skilled enough, pickpocket them.
This lockpicking system demands patience and practice. Persistent effort will eventually yield success. For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 tips and strategies, check out The Escapist.
