In Oblivion Remastered , you can buy lockpicks primarily from a few key vendors:
- Shady Sam : The easiest and most reliable source. He is located outside the Imperial City walls near the Chestnut Handy Stables, northwest of the city near the Elven Gardens district. Shady Sam sells up to 30 lockpicks daily at 6 gold each, and his inventory refreshes every day
- Thieves Guild Fences : Once you join the Thieves Guild, you gain access to fences who sell large quantities of lockpicks (up to 100 lockpicks each). The first fence you encounter is Ongar the World-Weary in Bruma. These fences restock their lockpicks regularly, making them a great source for a steady supply
Additionally, lockpicks can be found as loot by exploring goblin caves, bandit camps, chests, and on defeated enemies throughout the game world, providing a free way to gather them without spending gold
. Tip: Completing the Nocturnal Daedric quest rewards you with the Skeleton Key, an unbreakable lockpick that greatly boosts your lockpicking ability, reducing the need to constantly buy lockpicks
. In summary, to buy lockpicks in Oblivion Remastered, your best options are:
- Shady Sam outside Imperial City (up to 30 lockpicks daily)
- Thieves Guild fences after joining the guild (up to 100 lockpicks each, restocking regularly)
Looting remains a complementary way to acquire lockpicks during your adventures
