You can buy lockpicks in Oblivion Remastered from several key sources:
- Shady Sam : The easiest and most accessible merchant selling lockpicks. He is located outside the Imperial City walls near the Elven Gardens district, northwest of the city, close to the Chestnut Handy Stables. Shady Sam sells lockpicks for 6 gold each and has a daily stock of up to 30 lockpicks, which replenishes every day
- Thieves Guild Fences : Once you join the Thieves Guild, you gain access to fences who sell lockpicks, often in larger quantities (up to 100 lockpicks). The first fence you can visit is Ongar the World-Weary in Bruma. Fences sell lockpicks for about 6 gold each. Joining the Thieves Guild also unlocks a better and more reliable source of lockpicks
- Other merchants : Some fences and merchants connected to the Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood may also sell lockpicks, but Shady Sam and the Thieves Guild fences are the primary reliable sources
Additionally, you can find lockpicks as loot in chests, barrels, and on defeated enemies like bandits and goblins throughout the game world, but buying from merchants is the most consistent way to stock up
. In summary, for buying lockpicks in Oblivion Remastered:
- Visit Shady Sam outside the Imperial City for easy access early in the game.
- Join the Thieves Guild to buy larger quantities from fences like Ongar in Bruma.
This approach ensures a steady supply of lockpicks for your lockpicking needs.
