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Lockpicking in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 works by using the mouse to control the lockpick position and the D key (or thumbstick) to control the rotation of the lock. Make sure you have lockpicks or you won’t be able to attempt it. You can purchase picks from shady traders or find them while exploring.

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