You can get lockpicks in Oblivion Remastered from several reliable sources:
- Shady Sam : The easiest and most consistent source is Shady Sam, a merchant located northwest of the Imperial City, outside the city walls near the Elven Gardens district. He sells lockpicks for 6 gold each and restocks up to 30 lockpicks daily
- Thieves Guild Fences : After joining the Thieves Guild, you can buy lockpicks from fences who deal in stolen goods. The first fence you meet is Ongar the World-Weary in Bruma, selling lockpicks for 6 gold each. Fences typically have a larger stock, sometimes up to 100 lockpicks
- Looting : Lockpicks are commonly found as loot in dungeons, caves, goblin lairs, and on bandits. Exploring these areas can yield lockpicks without purchase
- Other Merchants : Some general merchants, such as a merchant lady in Bravil, may occasionally sell lockpicks, but this is less reliable than the above sources
In summary, the most straightforward way to get lockpicks early on is to buy them from Shady Sam outside the Imperial City, and later from Thieves Guild fences once you have joined the guild. Additionally, looting bandits and dungeons can supplement your supply
