Unlock mechanical or electronic locks without using keys or standard access methods, relying on precision, speed, and the right tools.
Roll 1d100 + Pick Locks skill vs. DR 100 + modifiers
You successfully unlock the target without triggering alarms or damaging the mechanism.
+10 to +60 DR for complex or advanced locks
-10 to -30 DR for simpler locks
+10 to +20 DR if under time pressure or hostile observation
–10 to –30 DR if working in calm, controlled environment
+20 DR if lock includes biometric or failsafe mechanisms
Opening an old mechanical door with rusty tumblers in a quiet hallway:
DR = 100 – 20 (calm) – 20 (simple lock) = 60 → Roll = 91 → SR = 31 → Lock opened
Unlocking a modern electronic panel on a sealed vault under guard patrol:
DR = 100 + 30 (high-tech) + 20 (time pressure) = 150 →
Roll = 162 → SR = 12 → Entry granted
Pick Locks allows characters to bypass physical security without resorting to brute force or access codes. The skill covers both traditional lockpicking and the manipulation of digital or hybrid locks through deft, hands-on techniques. Success depends not only on technical know-how but also on maintaining calm under pressure and leveraging the right equipment.
This skill can be used during stealth missions, infiltration scenarios, or to access restricted areas without drawing attention. Some modern locks may include digital countermeasures or biometric systems that make them more difficult to crack without assistance from related skills like System Bypass. However, Pick Locks focuses on swift, physical manipulation - ideal for doors, containers, or concealed compartments encountered in the field.
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