Lockpick (Skyrim)

Lockpicks are tools used to open locks in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. These are crucial in the progression and execution of the Lockpicking skill set, a staple in the arsenal of any thief. One of the key rolls in the game itself, some quests may require the use of Lockpicks, however often alternatives are available. When a person is sent to jail they are usually able to smuggle in one lockpick to aid in their escape.

Need
Because the keeping of The Skeleton Key directly interferes with completion of the quest Darkness Returns, the use of ordinary lockpicks is not ruled out unless it was decided to keep it, however this will inflict a penalty on the lockpicking and pickpocketing skills by 25%. Lockpicks do not encumber weight so carrying multiples of them is not unrealistic.

By leveling the lockpicking skill up to 100 and spending a minimum of six perks in the skill tree all lockpicks become unbreakable. If the perk is needed elsewhere it is possible to just stockpile lockpicks as they are abundant and cheap.

Locations

 * Can be looted from Bandits and Forsworn
 * Looted from chests at any level
 * Looted from other containers such as dressers
 * Pickpocketed from people (most people carry them)
 * Sold by blacksmith's, fences, general goods vendors, khajiit caravans, drug dealers, hunting supply shops, and inn keepers
 * Laying around in homes, dungeons, caves, and in the Thieves Guild hideout
 * Thieves sometimes get killed by the guards, they carry lockpicks

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim