Buy Lockpicks
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 124 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
You know how you can never find a lockpick when you need one? And how, to buy them from the only available sources, you have to be in the thieves guild? Well, no more! Lockpicks are now available for purchase from Thoronir, the unscrupulous proprietor of the Copious Coinpurse in the Imperial City Market District. This is a simple mod, I\'ll admit, but it takes care of a design oversight that unintentionally cripples any non thieves guild member when it comes to security.
This Oblivion mod adds lockpicks to Thoronir's inventory, letting you buy them without joining the Thieves Guild. It's a small quality-of-life fix for players tired of hunting for lockpicks. With 237 endorsements and 8,710 downloads, it's a modestly popular utility mod from 2008.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solves a real annoyance—no more scrounging for lockpicks or joining the Thieves Guild.
- Community-tested with 237 endorsements and 8,710 downloads, so it's proven to work.
- Lightweight and unobtrusive—just a simple inventory addition, no gameplay overhaul.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Oblivion patches or mods.
- Only adds lockpicks to one merchant—if you're not near the Imperial City, you still have to travel.
- No documentation on install or compatibility, so you're on your own if something goes wrong.
For Oblivion players who hate joining the Thieves Guild just to buy lockpicks and want a quick fix. Also for stealth characters who burn through lockpicks fast and need a reliable supplier. Skip if you're on a newer mod setup or want more comprehensive lockpick changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Oblivion Data folder and enable it in the launcher's mod list.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
- Since it's from 2008, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it doesn't conflict with other merchant mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Unknown
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 8,710
- Endorsements
- 237
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 3/31/2006
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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