Oblivion Remastered lockpicking guide

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In Oblivion Remastered, while the general concept of lockpicking might seem straightforward, you could easily encounter difficulties if you’re unaware of the specific steps within the game. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you master lockpicking in this revamped version of the 2006 Game of the Year.

How to pick locks in Oblivion Remastered

In the expansive, uncharted territory of Oblivion Remastered, unlocking locks is a crucial aspect of your journey. But remember, you’ll need to collect lockpick items before attempting to open a lock. Fortunately, there are multiple places where you can acquire these essential tools. Not only can you discover them hidden within dungeons in chests, barrels, and crates, but also by searching the remains of vanquished foes for their lockpicks.

You may also acquire lockpicks from certain NPCs who deal in illicit goods after joining the Thieves Guild. One of these characters is Ongar, located in Bruma, who sells lockpicks at a price of six gold pieces each. Keep in mind that you can discover lockpicks by exploring dungeons and searching corpses, but this method will require more time and effort on your part.

How to use a lockpick

After obtaining a lockpick, the main task becomes quite straightforward. You’ll need to approach a lock and engage with it to initiate the lockpicking mini-game. The objective of this mini-game is to correctly line up the pins inside the lock so that they reach their peak position when the lockpick strikes the top. As you adjust each pin, it will turn dark and stay in place, allowing you to focus on aligning the remaining ones.

Locks with more intricate mechanisms tend to have more pins or tumblers, while simpler locks possess fewer. To open such a lock, it’s crucial to align all the tumblers into their correct positions. Furthermore, enhancing your proficiency in the game’s Security skill makes this process smoother and more straightforward.

As an enthusiast, I can’t stress enough the importance of this process for me – it’s all about unraveling secrets behind closed doors and snatching treasures stashed away in chests and hoards. However, when things get tough in the game, remember you have console commands and cheats at your disposal to lend a helping hand in numerous aspects.

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2025-04-25 10:52