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Diego Perez

How to get lockpicks in Oblivion and master its very tricky lockpicking minigame

Oblivion - A khajiit in a red robe crouches hidden in front of a door.

Thievery is a big part of every Elder Scrolls game and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is no exception. A thief needs lockpicks, though, and Oblivion's tricky lockpicking mechanics mean that you're going to need a lot of them if you want to get your sticky fingers on the possessions of Cyrodiil's citizens.

Thankfully, lockpicks are plentiful throughout the province. Once you know where to look, you'll practically never run out of lockpicks. Even if you're short on coin, there are ways to get picks without spending any money. Here's what you need to know if you want to stock up on lockpicks for your less-than-legal Elder Scrolls activities.

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