How to put your Digipicks to good use.

Starfieldbrings back an Elder Scrolls and Fallout staple by letting you pick locks in a new pop in oflockpickingmini-game.

We also take a look at the Security Skill - also known as thelockpicking skill.

cropped image of the lockpicking rings and notches

Once you snag the locked object, the lockpicking mini-game begins - but be careful here!

It may sound simple but you’re free to easily fail at lockpicking even at Novice security level.

The higher a lock’s security level, the more XP you get.

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For example, Novice locks reward 5XP for successfully lockpicking it, and Advanced locks reward 10XP instead.

Without the Security Skill, youll only be able to pick Novice level locks during your time in Starfield.

Increasing the rank of the Security Skill involves picking locks.

Text box warning the reads “Fill in all open slots in every layer to open the lock. Select a key and rotate it until it lines up with the gaps in the security later. Slot the key to fill in the gaps. Each key can only be used once!"

This means that you’ll complete it quite naturally as you explore different planets and space stations.

lockpicking minigame in starfield

the auto slot option circled in the lockpicking minigame screen

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