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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Hints

Where can I buy lockpicks?

  • 1 of 5: The main people to buy lockpicks from are the Thieves Guild fence guys.
  • 2 of 5: You can also buy a bunch from Armand Cristophe during the Thieves Guild initiation quest, but not later on.
  • 3 of 5: Another guy who sells them is Shady Sam.
  • 4 of 5: If you're in the Dark Brotherhood, you can buy some from M'raaj-Dar in the Cheydinhal sanctuary.
  • 5 of 5: If you've got the "Thieves Den" DLC module installed, you can fix up Dunbarrow Cove to get two more merchants who'll sell you lockpicks.