Ways to Acquire Additional Lockpicks in Avowed

Avowed is rich with hidden treasures scattered throughout its vast landscapes and urban areas. Most of these treasures can be discovered in chests that often have minimal security compared to their valuable contents. From legendary swords to coveted armor and intriguing trinkets, there’s no shortage of loot waiting for the first adventurer brave enough to seek it out in the world of Avowed. While some chests can be locked and may require varying amounts of lockpicks to open, many remain easily accessible.

However, it can be incredibly frustrating to find a chest only to realize you’re out of lockpicks. Given Avowed‘s focus on discovery and exploration, this scenario can be especially disheartening if you’re deep in a dungeon or precariously balanced on a ledge or rooftop. For many players, the first time they encounter this issue, managing lockpicks often becomes a top priority for the rest of the gameplay. To help you avoid getting stuck without the means to unlock treasures, here are some effective strategies to collect more lockpicks.

Where to Find Lockpicks

Identify Key Vendors for Lockpicks

In addition to discovering lockpicks during your adventures, many merchants sell them as part of their inventory. In Dawnshore, you can find lockpicks at several locations: Best Offense in Claviger’s landings, Second Hand Sundries in Shantytown, and Grinning Balarok, Desperate Measures, and Extremely Legal Goods in Paradis. As you venture beyond Dawnshore, don’t forget that NPCs often carry unique items, so take the time to check out every merchant you encounter at least once. A good rule of thumb is to purchase any lockpicks you find for sale.

From my experience, grabbing any available lockpicks—which usually only cost around 17 gold—should be sufficient to take care of most locked chests you come across. If you do find yourself running low, consider returning to merchants in previous areas. While the exact mechanics of shop inventories can be a bit hazy, vendors in Avowed will eventually restock their merchandise. So a quick trip back to Paradis might just do the trick for stocking up on lockpicks.

How to Install the More Lockpicks Mod (Cheat)

Eliminate Lockpick Shortages

If you want to truly set your lockpick worries aside, there’s a more straightforward solution. A mod created by Caites on Nexus Mods increases the number of lockpicks available from vendors by tenfold. To use this mod, you’ll need to create a free account on Nexus Mods. This mod works with both Steam and PC Xbox Game Pass versions of the game. After downloading the file, simply extract it into the Avowed game directory.

For the Xbox Game Pass version, you can typically find this folder within a directory called XboxGames. If you’re using Steam, head to your Steam folder, then navigate through “steamapps” and into “common” to find Avowed’s directory. It may be tricky to confirm if the installation was successful since the changes take effect only after a shop’s inventory resets. After playing for a while or quickly teleporting around to speed things along, you should begin to notice a surplus of lockpicks. With these in hand, you’ll no longer leave any chest unopened in Avowed, making exploration smoother without any urgent trips back to Paradis.

Source: Nexus Mods/Caites