Fallout 76 has seen a surge in players with the advent of the Fallout TV series, hitting record highs for concurrent players. For newcomers, the multiplayer aspect of Fallout 76 may present a learning curve due to its unique mechanics tailored for multiplayer interaction.
Lockpicking plays a crucial role in accessing safes and doors across the wasteland. Unlike its predecessors, Fallout 76 introduces a new approach to leveling up and utilizing lockpicking. Let's delve into the intricacies of mastering lockpicking in this multiplayer Fallout universe.
Unveiling the Lockpicking System in Fallout 76![]()
In Fallout 76, lockpicking challenges are categorized into four skill levels. To successfully pick locks, you must meet the skill level requirement. Attempting to pick a lock above your skill level will prove futile.
Mechanically, lockpicking remains consistent with Bethesda's signature style. Bobby pins are your tools, manipulated with analog sticks to find the lock's sweet spot for unlocking. Tumblers Today magazines, scattered in the wasteland, offer temporary skill boosts and enlarge the sweet spot, easing the lockpicking process.
Elevating Your Lockpicking Skill in Fallout 76
To enhance your lockpicking prowess, focus on boosting your Perception stat. Each level grants a skill point to enhance your SPECIAL stats, capping at level 15. Perception also influences enemy detection and shooting accuracy.
As you level up your SPECIAL stats, you unlock perk cards associated with them. The Picklock perk cards, crucial for lockpicking, become accessible as you progress. These cards must collectively match your SPECIAL stat level to be equipped. Unlike other perks, Picklock cards cannot be upgraded and must be simultaneously equipped.
- Skill 0 Locks - No Card Required
- Skill 1 Locks - Equip the Picklock card at Level 5
- Skill 2 Locks - Equip Picklock and Expert Picklock cards at Level 19
- Skill 3 Locks - Equip all three cards, including Master Picklock at Level 40