Lockpicks are your ticket to unlocking chests or doors by completing the lockpicking minigame in Oblivion Remastered. However, this system can be quite challenging, and mistakes can quickly drain your supply. So, having plenty of lockpicks on hand is essential.
If you’re wondering where to get lockpicks in Oblivion Remastered, here’s the scoop.
Finding lockpicks isn’t as easy as strolling into your local merchant, but there are several reliable spots to score them. Let’s explore some of the best places to buy lockpicks in the game.
Your best bet is to visit Shady Sam, a somewhat infamous merchant. Selling lockpicks at 6 gold each, he offers up to 30 per day. You’ll find him hanging out just outside the Imperial City walls, near the Elven Gardens District.
Another option is to begin your journey with the Thieves Guild by chatting with Armand Christophe at the Imperial City Waterfront. He’ll sell you lockpicks for 5 gold each—quite a bargain! Just remember, you’ll need to start the guild quest to access his services, and he won’t remain available once you progress. Check out our guide on joining the Thieves Guild for more details.
Once a guild member, you can also buy lockpicks from fences—characters who specialize in purchasing stolen goods.
The first fence you’ll have access to is Ongar the World-Weary, who sells lockpicks for 6 gold each. You can find him in Bruma on the southwestern side of town. If he’s not around, a quick wait until morning should do the trick.
