How to Pick Locks and Pickpocket in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
When you get a big open sandbox like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, chances are, you are itching to give all of its systems a try. For those with nimble fingers, there is always the art of thievery, whether it be picking locks or picking the pockets of others. If you need help bypassing those pesky padlocks, here’show to pick locks and pickpocket in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
If you are returning from the first game, then the lockpicking system inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2should be familiar. But for the newcomers, it can be hard to master. Before you even start, make sure there’s no one around who can see or hear you.
Lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
When encountering alocked door or chest, you can start the lockpicking minigame and attempt to open it if you havespare lockpicks. A visual representation of the lock will appear on the screen, and this is what you will need to do:
The second step is the biggest hurdle for any would-be thief, as you must constantly move the orb in line with the rotation. To make things easier, I recommend you keep trying your luck on locks with Very Easy difficulties, which will help improve your Thievery skill. Get it to about level 20, and the rotating process becomes much more manageable with more margin for error.
Do note that you won’t be able to hit higher difficulty locks from the start, so the sooner you get your Thievery skill up, the better.
How to Get Lockpicks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
There are several ways to obtain lockpicks to help with your thievery attempts. The first will belooting them from enemies and camps, and they are usually found in bandit camps. Otherwise, you can always purchase more lockpicks in towns with stores.Blacksmiths typically stock them, so they make for a reliable supply.
If you would much rather save on the groschens, head to theLower Semine Mill, where Miller Kreyzl keeps an infinite supply of lockpicks for you to practice with. You can only get a few each time, so return periodically to stock up.
Picking Pockets in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
If your preferred way of getting ill-gotten gains is picking pockets, here’s what you will need to do.
Similar to lockpicking, the higher your Thievery skill, the easier the minigame will be. Practice on sleeping NPCs to get yourself familiar with the process.
Best Perks for Lockpicking and Pickpocketing
As you progress your Thievery skill, you will get to unlock more perks that can help make stealing things much easier:
That’s everything you need to know abouthow to pick locks and pickpocket in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more help, check out other guides on topics likehow to get a horse, and how to find Henry’s lost dog, Mutt.
