How to Get Lockpicks in Oblivion

Looking to get lockpicks in Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion? Scroll down for further information!

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Shady Sam

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    Find Shady Sam by the north wall of the imperial city. He sells 30 lockpicks and poisons.
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    Go to the imperial city stables, and then start heading north along the walls.
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    Keep an eye out for him right along the walls. He sells the lockpicks for about 6 gold a piece.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Thieves' Guild

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    There are a couple of people that sell lockpicks.
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    Armand Christophe sells them for 5 gold each.
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    Go to the fencers, as they have a couple or a dozen lockpicks.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Dungeon, ruins, forts, etc.

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    Wander outside of the cities looking for a fort or someplace you can raid. There are usually about 10-20 lockpicks in each dungeon, fort, ruin etc.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    In the Xbox 360 version, how do I pick a lock once I have a lockpick?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    When you go to pick the lock, press up on the pin you want to pick. Then, when it's at the top, press the A button. Move to the next pin that's down and repeat until the lock is unlocked.
  • Question
    What do I do when Armand Christophe stops selling me lock-picks on the "Vampirism" quest?
    Yo Ewan
    Yo Ewan
    Community Answer
    Head to the Arcane University. Speak to Raminus Polus. He will start you on a vampire cure quest.
  • Question
    Where can I buy Grand Soul Gems that are empty? I don't wanna be a vampire anymore!
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can buy them at most of the mages guilds throughout Cyrodiil, as well as a few in the Arcane University in display cases.
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Warnings

  • Save the game before entering places to raid because your game may freeze while in the loading screen.
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