Oblivion - Lockpicking Guide; Picking Locks Fully Explained (2018 Tutorial)

[@MythicDwellers]

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[@helloimnormalright9873]

Mythic Dwellers I play oblivion without sound though, and I play on Xbox so I just use my skeleton key and spam X

[@cloakey1036]

@@stal2496 sumtime the inwheh

[@m3talgame20]

I was oblivious in Oblivion on obliterating locks. Obliged good sir.

[@thephoenixsystem6765]

This comment is not... 😎 ...oblique. YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!

[@saintelmoswrath1844]

@@iamveryo_o8957 your the one to talk

[@f0ry0u81]

This video is obviously very helpful.

[@ProfanityMan420]

@DEEJMASTER 333 ooh got him

[@Uchiha-fi4ij]

@@iamveryo_o8957 are you 5 years old? Imagine caring enough to respond to his harmless comment. Grow up

[@travosk8668]

I thought you had to push all the tumblers and press the use button before they fell back down.

[@MythicDwellers]

All at once? At the same time? That sounds impossible. XD

[@rodrigo-tj1gf]

I always did that i could not unlock lock pick harder than 1 lock

[@dpurut]

Me too!

[@crohnmagduru]

yeah me too

[@treeclimier272]

Same

[@johnharrison2086]

Thanks. This is very helpful. I am fine with the lockpicking in Skyrim but Oblivion is so frustrating my thief has become a barbarian! With the help from this guide I will give lockpicking a go and get back to my original role playing goals.

[@MythicDwellers]

Yeah, oblivions lockpicking is definitely isn't easy/simply. But it's closer to real life than fallout and skyrim.

[@sonicartzldesignerclan5763]

@@MythicDwellers Wrong cause like in skyrim you need to move the pick But no lock on the world are is in oblivion that you let the pins "jump" like theres not even a logic at all

[@sonicartzldesignerclan5763]

@338Lapua of course you turn your tension non stop to build pressure on the lock. And you rotate cause not every lock is the same. I work with locks in my job btw.

[@Frost059HD]

@338Lapua you tried to call out someone who works with locks and got your shit kicked in LOL. Dont talk shit when you're in the wrong

[@L8RSTORM]

​@@sonicartzldesignerclan5763no oblivion lockpicking is 10x better the borin skyrim lockpicking

[@helliox2487]

The first and last tutorial i've watched about the lockpicking mechanism. Flawless tutorial, I really liked how you explained all this complex system so simply. Thank you.

[@AlanGresov]

I love that you use Halo music for the background on this, wonderful choice

[@kedankumpe4119]

Best Oblivion lock pick tutorial. Great video.

[@MythicDwellers]

Thank You!

[@Kirk9019]

Broke 12 picks on a hard lock before searching up a tutorial. Found this video, watched it to about the halfway point, then picked the lock without breaking another pick. 10/10 great video.

[@wranglerman270]

Thank you! Best tutorial out there. It took me way too long to figure this out

[@MythicDwellers]

im glad i could help!!

[@Krejii05]

I haven’t played oblivion much, a measly 4 hours, gonna actually play it fully now, thanks for explaining this

[@proudamerican183]

Thank you. I was so lost I ended looking for a "Oblivion lockpicking for dummies 101". And subsequently found this video.

[@TheIppus]

Nice. I just started playing, and I wasted a LOT of picks yesterday. This is enormously helpful.

[@PupLovely]

Thank you for this... I thought I was just supposed to press the button when they were at the top, I couldn't understand why I was breaking so many picks.

[@B9-s3ns3]

Quick intro, no sponsor, easy to understand guide, Earned my sub.

[@Roflcrabs]

Back when this came out I caught on to the system really quickly and I remember trying to explain it to someone as a dimwitted 15 year old "it's like a pressure timing thing and you just gotta like.. feel it man" to which they replied "what?"

[@Uchiha-fi4ij]

It's a trashy system

[@riteasrain]

Can't believe how helpful this is! I'm in-game atm and immediately have results with even the hardest locks. Thanks! (Edit: had absolutely no clue there was actually a pattern - fast & slow.)

[@MythicDwellers]

Glad i was able to help riteasrain!

[@louthinator]

I have a really hard time judging the speed of the tumbler so that audio cue method works so much better for me IDK if you're still around but people are still watching this in 2024 :P

[@pauljohnson3317]

What an excellent video! By following the first technique, with a lower level character, I was able to open a secret wall that had a rating of very hard! Great video! On my last remaining lock-pick too!

[@MythicDwellers]

Im glad i was able to help!!

[@nicholasfournier9842]

If you still can't get it though, then It's a good idea to grab the Skeleton Key from Nocturnal. Or level Alteration and make a very hard lock open skill. Both of those require a high level or a lot of time however. So it is best to familiarize yourself with how lockpicking works. Good content.

[@wtpiv6041]

Currently on my first ever playthrough of Oblivion. Joining the Thieves Guild has been a real challenge all due to the lockpicking. I never have to invest pints into it in Skyrim or Fallout 4, but Oblivion’s lockpicking is way harder. I enjoy a challenge but I think I’m timing it wrong. Thanks for the guide, seems I’m hitting it way too early.

[@QuantumLeapCosplay]

I was quite surprised to see how few subscribers you have. The videos you’re pumping out are so well-edited, even professional. Consistently uploading and patience are key; you’ll be in the tens and hundreds of thousands in the coming months.

[@ivanvolkov1820]

Honestly, i didn't even bothered myself to perceive all those speed&sound patterns; rather than doing so, i've been trying to puck the lock as fast as could, spending tens of lockpicks (and the bounty didn't even cover the cost of them). Thanks! Indeed, the patience is a key to any lock...

[@youssefa.2251]

I like the new intro! Logo is quite cool aswell! I usually go with intuition, anticipation and luck. But you can also just press start when pushing it above, if it's halfway there, exit the pause and press the action button. if it's already up when you pause, repeat. You can unlock very hard locks with just one pick lock if you're getting the hang of it!

[@MythicDwellers]

Isnt that cheating? ;)

[@youssefa.2251]

Cheating is just a bad word choice of outsmarting authorities, situation etc and depends on the context xD You're right tho.. :P

[@mistervoolish7178]

Personally I just use the audio gimmick, two clicks activate the pick. I've very rarely broken any picks. I've even made my older brother drop his jaw after finding out about the audio gimmick. By stealing all of the weapons and armor from the imperial armory in one try.

[@edxander7169]

Lol

[@MyCondolencesDear]

This explanation was way better than the video I just watched. Ive been playing for several years and couldn't figure it out

[@banggang.697]

Nice thumbnail and title, the explanation is so detailed and easy to understand, even you put the testimony or how it should be done, a very good video editing and design. Funny things is people sleep on this page and video, man you deserve more than this

[@DoCKathos]

Finally, a video that has good enough audio that I can understand what the hell this double tink shit is. Now maybe I can pick a very easy chest in under 100 lockpicks.

[@eilishkelly2545]

THANK YOU! Could not understand the lockpicking before this video

[@sirsmiteful6285]

THANK YOU! THIS IS THE THING THAT WAS KEEPING ME FROM PLAYING OBLIVION! Thank you so much!

[@largecheesepiza9121]

Halo music in the background makes it even better. I like the video. 👍

[@MythicDwellers]

Thank you! I like your Comment!!

[@Zakathon-s5d]

It's 2022 and I've just started playing this game for the first time lol (10 hours in love it)

[@Mr._Anderpson]

Thanks very much. I hadn't played the game since it was released years ago & one thing which made me avoid it was the lockpicking minigame. I didn't know you needed to click or hit the button when the tumbler was reaching the top. The result was I never had a single tumbler lock into place. I would just buy lots of picks & auto-attempt (or use magic) because I didn't understand the process. It was much more like Morrowind lockpicking in that regard. Just click it until something happens. Going back to old Elder Scrolls titles for the first time in many years & this should help me enjoy the game much more.

[@burgerbait]

I was just watching how locks are picked irl and thought maybe the fact that Oblivion lets you choose the tumbler that there was more depth to it and closer to irl lockpicking. Good to know none of that matters and I've been doing it right all these years.

[@levistevens4361]

I freaking LOVE that you have Halo 2 music on here. Fav one of the halos

[@tombomthemason]

Ok! I want to play a game : take a shot each time you hear the word "tumbler"

[@MythicDwellers]

Well I definitely couldn't last the whole video XD

[@edxander7169]

Yeah man STFU!!!!

[@bunnitomoe3866]

@@edxander7169 you shut the fuck up

[@itshekenglamola8926]

Don't worry about him I think he's had 1 too many shots

[@ObeyCamp]

It's funny because oblivion locks don't really have any tumblers lol.

[@progamer28pantus43]

Thank you so much. This really helped me with the thieves guild quests

[@KimberlyKjellberg]

Thanks, for doing this video. Now I have a better chance with those locks. Just reading the short descriptions I found haven’t been helpful. I still have been unclear how the game was played. I didn’t get what mechanic made them stay in place. Which is almost worse when you manage to open a lock. “What did I do right and how do I use it at the next lock!?”

[@vaniellys]

An Oblivion tutorial with Halo music ? YES PLEASE

[@ima6pack]

Super helpful video thank you! And that sentence flub at 6:53 was wonderful, good work all around on the video

[@MythicDwellers]

My brain just collapsed during the recording. I didn't even know I did it until I was editing XD

[@ima6pack]

haha that happens to me all the time

[@knicksprop]

This video is very good. I get the idea it’s just the reflex action that is tough. I have managed to do some hard locks at 15 skill though

[@ToothvoiyCardinal]

Excellent Tutorial and the end of lock picking frustration--hopefully!

[@spartan_pop]

Halo music in an Oblivion video really hits me in the nostalgia. Also learning how lock picking actually works in Oblivion 15 years later is a thing lol

[@nickagero]

This was great! New to Oblivion and was so confused on when to lock it in, still struggling but at least know I what im doing wrong lol

[@neonsolace2748]

Dat halo music tho love it damn love it

[@Hellblazer302]

This channel needs more subscribers!

[@MythicDwellers]

Its comments like this, that encourage me to produce more content! Thank you!

[@ScorpioHighlander]

Or learn alteration an never have to worry about it again! But that takes way too long so... yeah. My snark aside, great tutorial! Never did realise there was a pattern to if a pin moves fast or slow, though it was random, will be able to watch out for that from now on, thanks!

[@MythicDwellers]

Thank you! And no problem!

[@rodguy35]

Okay this is actually a much better system than what skyrim and fallout used IMO

[@MythicDwellers]

I couldn't agree more!

[@Qrvishon]

best tutorial on youtube

[@MythicDwellers]

Thank you!!

[@bip8107]

Thanks for the guide, spent way too long trying to figure out how to pick a lock.

[@zoidbergmaybe]

thanks for the tutorial! just bought oblivion, compared to skyrim its neat how much more it throws you in.

[@mrscnln]

Great info, thanks, though I found the background with the game in motion makes it hard to concentrate on the info about the locks.

[@7dfive105]

Another method you could try is duping the lockpicks until you have an unerasonable ammount, then just spam auto attempt until it unlocks. This also levels up your security fairly well, especially if you have a low skill and are attempting to unlock a very hard lock.

[@Astronopolis]

This is a great tutorial, the lockpicking system is rather opaque in oblivion, you made it so simple

[@dispendiousthegreat9570]

I like the new intro and logo!!

[@MythicDwellers]

Thank You!

[@LUC1FER_R1S1NG]

this is actually very accurate on real life lock picking

[@artcrime2999]

There is a simple sound cue that will allow you to skip paying attention to the screen all together. When you push a tumbler up it either makes one tink sound or two. When you hear the TINK TINK click Its that easy.

[@bruh-ne6xd]

Wow did not know about this till now. Thanks, please upload more

[@ashleybarker8535]

Years after this video you've helped me so much, real good animations dude keep it up :-)

[@grimreaper63151]

This kinda helps but regardless I still find it incredibly annoying to do -_-

[@dotWayton]

I never comment on videos but damn this was helpfull I managed to pick a very hard lock with a security of 14 because of the patterns amazing

[@alexandernava2635]

🤦‍♂️ It was so much more simple then I was making it thanks for the video

[@endexe5169]

I like your new Intro - much better than the other one in my opinion :D

[@MythicDwellers]

Thank you!!

[@Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation]

Thank you!!! Lockpicking was making me go insane!

[@BEASTLYMAN96]

Thanks man! Love the Halo 2 music btw 👌

[@MythicDwellers]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@daynight6021]

You are really good at this my dude

[@GeneralGob]

I was so confused the first time i tried this becouse i didnt have any idea what to do so i checked it up so thanks!

[@karpai5427]

I didn't see the intro because I have SponsorBlock. My favorite kind of intro. )))))))))))))) I knew it was something to do with the speed of the tumbler. I'll try listening to the sound next time. Thank you for the guide. What UI mod is this that makes everything so comfortable to look at? DarNify? 6:20

[@iakan6937]

It's that easy?! MAN I feel dumb now XD. Thanks for the help mate, keep up the good work

[@pradeepbarman1183]

This guide is really helpful.

[@leespiderpod]

the moving around while trying to look at the locks is doing my head in

[@RustedBuddy5192]

I really hope this minigame comes back in TES6. Its soo much fun.

[@dmas7749]

if theres a pattern its too hard for me to tell, it seems to randomly change whenever i get it down, plus my reflexes are so bad i end up wasting dozens of picks on an average lock, -yet auto attempt is still worse somehow,- and that is why alteration is the best school nvm i'm WORSE than auto attempt. after messing around in the lockpick testing hall, it's atrocious but at least its not losing 10+ picks with security as a major on an AVERAGE lock

[@LadyNicola]

Thank you I did it. Used up all my lock picks so reloaded game. Cool.

[@slickwolf5492]

I hope you will make videos for the next elder scrolls cause you will surely gain way more subs!

[@MythicDwellers]

I'm definitely planning on it!!

[@galewinds8212]

Thank you I had no idea how to do a multiple Tumblr walk I thought when you hit the action button it just pulled the lock

[@OuterHeaven210]

Subbed. Keep making more please. Been playing oblivion since 06’

[@TrayVestTea]

This video was really helpful thanks

[@Izthefaithful]

Don’t know if anyone has said this but holding a torch in one hand while picking it makes the tumbler move slower

[@harrypotuh]

I love the background Halo music! 😁

[@lidge1994]

Before watching the video I'll just state what I think to be true. I thought it was pretty simple from what I remember, you push the pins up, if they stay, you're good on that one, if they fall down slowly, you should raise that one and move to the ones that fall quickly, if you're quick enough, all of them are up and you're good to open..am I wrong?

[@chrispakdawg9922]

2022 AND IM STILL PISSED ABOUT THESE LOCKS

[@ethanyule2713]

Anyone said you sound like brodual 😂😂😂 good content thx for knowledge

[@blowmonkey51]

quality content from Mythic Dwellers like always ;)

[@MythicDwellers]

I'm glad you like the videos I make! I just hope I can keep up to the standard you've set for me ;)

[@blowmonkey51]

Well I am also really glad you made this video as a friend of mine has always despised lock picking in Oblivion. So this video would be a perfect recommendation to link him so i don't have to hear that Oblivion's lock picking is BS everytime I Skype him. XD. The nature of how you explain things is top notch in my opinion so i feel it makes your given info in any video really easy to understand :D Thanks for the Killer Content time and time again. Deff a channel i would recommend to friends 100% ;)

[@MythicDwellers]

Thank you so much! I just wish I could post more, but for me quality is more important than quantity. What would your opinion be on me making videos on other games, like fallout or skyrim? I could post more with access to other games, and I'd still keep the oblivion content, just with other games added in.

[@blowmonkey51]

Mythic Dwellers I say go for it Fallout 3 is personal fave of mine so i wouldnt mind that but to be honest do what you feel you should work on either way im always gonna back up this channel. I cant find this in depth of guides anywhere and its nice having a great channel to watch. All in all id really dig the channel regardless of what Bethesda games you wanna do. Hell if you branch out even further you still have a supporter at my end :D And yeah i really see the quality shine, ive never had any trouble utilizing a single guide and am even on a playthrough myself at the moment so your channel is a great reference point for me!

[@MythicDwellers]

Thank you so much for your support! I've been unsure on if I should add other games to the channel, and it's awesome to see I have you and others backing me no matter what I do! I'm not taking your support for granted. Thank you.

[@PassTheSnails]

Hey man this is really well made. Thanks.

[@j7ndominica051]

Lockpicking is incredibly frustrating. I've cursed and smashed the desk when it turned out the chest only had junk in it after finally unlocking. I am unable to react to the sound alone. The round-trip time through the brain is too long. Normally we follow motion with prediction. When the lock is on the easier side, I try to take the next bounce after noticing the slowest one. It usually happens to be fairly slow too.

[@bacd-nn2lg]

Grind to level 9, then do a Deadric quest to obtain skeleton key, and now you can open up anything.

[@snowydeath1778]

After all these years I now know how to pick locks in oblivion the right way lmfao

[@whiterunguard375]

I like Skyrim’s locking picking better, they are less annoying. this may also be because I’m shit at lock picking

[@AA-sw5pb]

I swear there is no fucking pattern

[@AlanGresov]

I'm glad that 11 years later I know how to do this. I'm still just gonna use alteration though cuz fuck lockpicking.

[@leeroxler9225]

Hey great tutorial. Very informative and with perfect explanation of all lockpicking basics. Could you also share what graphic mode is used in the bg video? Looks sick good. Ty in advance. :)

[@taitogema887]

thanks so much i thought i had to do all of them at once

[@diegoperezsommariva2509]

Oblivion has the best lockpicking imo Skyrim’s one is all right. Im playing daggerfall now and well, it is just automatic. Nice video btw

[@yungtraplord1077]

Great work explaining.

[@perrytran9504]

Came for tutorial, stayed for the Halo 2 music in the background.

[@imsp1ceg1rl]

Thank you very much! This was very helpful!

[@jayprakash5392]

It's 2023

[@greysonsharp8540]

Bit late to the party. Wish I knew this as a kid. "Spartans never die."

[@глупыйсука]

Thank you now I'm a God at lockpicking

[@basildraws]

Super great video. Helped me a ton. You asked about channel logo, not really a fan. Seems too “modern” for a d&d themed rpg. But I don’t care at all the video is awesome

[@travosk8668]

I seriously thought you had 1.4 Million subs