You can buy lockpicks in Oblivion Remastered primarily from the following sources:
- Shady Sam : The easiest and most accessible vendor for lockpicks. He is located outside the northwest walls of the Imperial City near the Elven Gardens district, close to the Chestnut Handy Stables. Shady Sam sells lockpicks for 6 gold each and stocks up to 30 lockpicks daily, which refreshes every day, allowing you to buy more over time
- Thieves Guild Fences : If you join the Thieves Guild, you gain access to fences who sell lockpicks, often at a slightly better price (around 5-6 gold each) and with a larger stock (up to 100 lockpicks). One notable fence is Ongar the World-Weary in Bruma. However, you must be a member of the Thieves Guild to buy from these fences
- Looting : Besides buying, you can find lockpicks by looting chests, barrels, and defeated enemies such as bandits and goblins throughout the game world. This method is free but less reliable than purchasing
In summary, for a consistent and convenient supply, buying from Shady Sam outside the Imperial City is recommended early on, and joining the Thieves Guild unlocks more lucrative options for purchasing lockpicks
