Lockpicks

[findersfee08]

Lock picks break way to easy. just absurdly easy. Wasting a skill point for this is disappointing. Am I missing something ?

[raventhehunter]

I know this doesn't address the core of your complaint, but lockpicks are a craftable item, though they do require a screwdriver as part of the process.

Second, anything that can be picked can also be popped open if you have a crowbar.

Third, are you using a controller for your picking or KB+M. Because the former gives you haptic feedback (if your controller supports that, obviously) and makes successful picking a LOT easier, because you feel the minute twitches and shakes that tell you you're doing it wrong.

[[AR] Dark]

i think they break not so easy when u use it right . if u push the button to hard and to long it breaks fast . from time to time it happens that it braeks by me . i can use 5 lockpicks really long. its a little practice

[Tallowate]

Originally posted by findersfee08:

Lock picks break way to easy. just absurdly easy. Wasting a skill point for this is disappointing. Am I missing something ?

I mean, picking a lock is quiet... whereas using a crowbar is hella loud and will attract attention. So lockpicks are good for staying stealthy.

Personally when I use the lockpick, I initially just quickly tap the "use" button to see if the lock pivots or not. Then once you find the spot where it moves, you can hold the 'use' button a bit longer... but obviously you still need to be careful.