Starfield Digipick Lock Picking Guide

Lock picking in Starfield can be a tricky endeavor, especially when you encounter advanced locks. This guide will walk you through the process of using digipicks to open locks, ensuring you have all the information you need to successfully crack them.

Prerequisites:

• Digipicks: The primary tool you need for lock picking in Starfield is the digipick. You can switch between different types of digipicks using the right stick on your controller. Make sure you have the right type for the lock you’re attempting to pick.

Step 1: Assess the Lock

• When you come across a locked item, examine it to determine its difficulty level. Starfield categorizes locks into different levels of complexity, such as Basic, Advanced, and Master. These levels indicate how challenging the lock will be to pick.

Step 2: Skill Level Matters

• In your character’s skill tree, under the “Tech” category, you’ll find a “Security” skill. Investing points in this skill can make lock picking easier. To open certain locks, you may need to reach a particular level of Security skill. For example, rank three may be required to attempt Master locks.

Step 3: Identifying Lock Slots

• To begin picking a lock, approach it and examine the digipick slots. You’ll notice different rings and slots, each of which corresponds to a specific digipick.

Step 4: Understanding Lock Slots

• There are different types of slots you’ll encounter:
  • Blue Rings: These indicate slots where a digipick can be inserted.
  • Slots with No Blue Rings: Some slots are not suitable for the puzzle and should be avoided to prevent complications.

Step 5: Begin the Picking Process

• Start by selecting the appropriate digipick for the first slot on the outermost ring. Use the right stick on your controller to switch between digipicks until you find the one that fits.

Step 6: Solving the Outer Ring

• Once you’ve inserted a digipick into a slot, you can proceed to the next one in the outer ring. Keep selecting and inserting digipicks until you’ve successfully placed them in all the blue-ring slots on the outer ring.

Step 7: Move to the Inner Ring

• After completing the outer ring, the inner ring will become accessible. Rotate the inner ring and insert the appropriate digipicks into the slots with blue rings, just as you did with the outer ring.

Step 8: Caution with Slot Choices

• Be cautious when selecting slots for your digipicks. Using the wrong slot can lead to complications, as some slots may overlap between rings. This can make it impossible to complete the lock if not chosen correctly.

Step 9: Confirming Your Choices

• Before you finalize your selections, double-check to ensure that your chosen digipicks correctly fit the slots and solve the puzzle.

Step 10: Completing the Lock

• Once you are confident that you’ve chosen the correct slots for all the digipicks, click on each one to secure them in place. This will unlock the item, granting you access to its contents.

Additional Tips:

• Lock picking in Starfield can be time-consuming, especially for more challenging locks.
• Be mindful of the number of digipicks you have, as some holes may close after using them.
• If you have any doubts about your selections, you can back out of the lock-picking attempt to avoid wasting digipicks.

Lock picking in Starfield is an essential skill for accessing valuable items and secrets throughout the game. With practice and careful consideration of your choices, you’ll become a master at opening even the most challenging locks using digipicks.