Lockpicking

In Skyrim, a pick enters a barred gate’s lock at an angle while a second tool turns the cylinder.Lockpick angleTurning the lock cylinder
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimA lockpick and a turning cylinder
  1. Lockpick angle
  2. Turning the lock cylinder
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The player finds a tool position or spends a resource to open a lock. Success connects precise action with access to a passage or loot.

Design tips

  • Give clear feedback about proximity to the correct position.
  • Consider repeated use and an alternative way to open the lock.

Examples