Quick answer
The Combination Lock is a base-building security item used to lock constructed fence gates. It comes in different variants, including a 3-dial version with 1,000 possible combinations and a 4-dial version with 10,000 possible combinations.
In-game description
“A multi-dial combination lock with a chain long enough for wooden logs of constructed gates.”
Main Uses
How to use this item
Attach to a gate
Use the Combination Lock on a completed fence gate to secure the entrance to your base.
- Build a fence and turn it into a gate.
- Hold or select the Combination Lock.
- Attach it to the gate.
- Set and remember your combination code.
Choose a safer code
Avoid obvious codes like 000, 111, 123, or 999. A predictable code can make your base easier to break into without destroying anything.
View related guideUse the stronger variant when possible
The 3-dial version has 1,000 possible combinations, while the 4-dial version has 10,000 possible combinations. The 4-dial lock is usually the better option for important gates.
View related guideHow to get Combination Lock
- Search industrial loot areas.
- Check farm-related spawns.
- Look in sheds, warehouses, workshops, barns, and utility buildings.
- Take locks from abandoned bases or other players when safe.
Spawn info
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- • Combination Locks are base-building security items.
- • They are most commonly associated with industrial and farm loot areas.
- • The 4-dial variant is more secure than the 3-dial variant.
Important notes
- Combination Locks attach to fence gates.
- The cyan cable lock has 3 dials, giving 1,000 possible combinations.
- The red cable lock has 4 dials, giving 10,000 possible combinations.
- The 4-dial version is much better for important base entrances.
- Do not use obvious codes like 000, 111, 123, or repeated numbers.
- Combination Locks are listed as irreparable.
- They spawn in industrial and farm locations.