How to get the crude lockpick recipe in DREADMOOR, all lockpick types, and how to use them
Although brute force can take you far in DREADMOOR, having a lockpick at hand is a requirement if you wish to get past locked doors and access treasure chests across the game’s many settlements. But getting the tool means first acquiring its recipe, something only doable a few hours in. Here’s how to get the first lockpick recipe in DREADMOOR and how the mechanic works. Table of contentsHow to get the crude lockpick recipe in DREADMOORHow to pick locks in DREADMOORAll DREADMOOR advanced lockpicks, explainedhttps://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 How to get the crude lockpick recipe in DREADMOOR You can unlock the Crude Lockpick recipe in DREADMOOR as a reward by completing the Catch a Mutant Fish Story Quest. The quest is unlocked after meeting Mad Nick on his island and requires catching two Cryptmaw fish. The fish can be found in the locations below, but only late at night. You will also need to have at least 30 Line Strength to attempt the catch, so don’t forget to equip the Braided Line to your fishing rod at the trading post to meet the requirements. Screenshot by Destructoid After returning to Mad Nick and unlocking the recipe, you will be able to craft the Crude Lockpick by using 1x Rubber and 1x Metal Plate. You can have a maximum of twelve in your inventory. Just don’t forget, they will share slots with First Aid Kits. Screenshot by Destructoid Read what’s behind the latest news in gaming (with a bit of snark) by subscribing to the Destructoid Checkpoint newsletter! How to pick locks in DREADMOOR You can pick locks in DREADMOOR by first using your mouse to position your lockpick and find the sweet spot within the lock, marked by a glowing light. Now, hold D to turn the lock while keeping the tool in the right position to unlock it. Forcing the lock will cause your lockpick to break. Screenshot by Destructoid All DREADMOOR advanced lockpicks, explained Apart from the Crude Lockpick, you can unlock two other variants in DREADMOOR: the standard iron Lockpick and the Master Lockpick. Both are clear upgrades and can be crafted after unlocking their respective recipes. ItemRecipeIn-Game DescriptionLockpickTBAAn iron lockpick made by someone who knows the craft. Reliable enough in skilled hands and able to open most known locks.Master LockpickTBAA true work of thieving art, forged from tempered alloy. It glides like silk, yet remains strong and reliable. We will be adding more to the above once we unlock the recipes for the advanced lockpicks. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out all Fishing Rods and how they work in DREADMOOR. The post How to get the crude lockpick recipe in DREADMOOR, all lockpick types, and how to use them appeared first on Destructoid.
But getting the tool means first acquiring its recipe, something only doable a few hours in. Here’s how to get the first lockpick recipe in DREADMOOR and how the mechanic works.
The fish can be found in the locations below, but only late at night. You will also need to have at least 30 Line Strength to attempt the catch, so don’t forget to equip the Braided Line to your fishing rod at the trading post to meet the requirements.
Screenshot by Destructoid After returning to Mad Nick and unlocking the recipe, you will be able to craft the Crude Lockpick by using 1x Rubber and 1x Metal Plate. You can have a maximum of twelve in your inventory. Just don’t forget, they will share slots with First Aid Kits.
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