Lock Pick
A Lock Pick is a rare tool in DayZ used to lock and unlock doors, making it useful for securing buildings, hiding loot in sheds, or temporarily blocking access. It can also be used to unlock Handcuffs, but it is slower than Handcuff Keys.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Lock Pick is a compact tool used for door security and some restraint interactions. It can lock doors to slow down other players, unlock locked doors, and open Handcuffs when Handcuff Keys are not available.
In-game description
“Universal lockpick. A set of different lock picking tools in one package specifically manufactured for the purpose of picking different types of locks. It's pretty sturdy, yet has a compact build, very handy in many situations.”
Main Uses
- Lock doors
- Unlock locked doors
- Secure buildings against other players
- Hide loot inside sheds or rooms
- Slow down players during PvP or base-area encounters
- Unlock Handcuffs when Handcuff Keys are not available
How to use this item
Lock a door
Use a Lock Pick on a door to temporarily secure a building or room.
- Hold the Lock Pick in your hands.
- Look at a compatible door.
- Use the lock action when it appears.
- Remember that other players may still force the door open by shooting or hitting it.
Unlock a door
A Lock Pick can unlock doors that were locked with a Lock Pick.
- Hold the Lock Pick.
- Look at the locked door.
- Use the unlock action.
- Open the door once the action is complete.
Unlock Handcuffs
A Lock Pick can open Handcuffs, but it is slower than Handcuff Keys.
- Hold the Lock Pick.
- Look at the restrained player.
- Use the unlock action when it appears.
- Wait for the action to finish.
- The Lock Pick takes about 10 seconds to open Handcuffs.
Use for temporary security
A locked door can buy time, but it should not be treated like permanent base security.
- Lock doors to slow down other players.
- Use locked rooms or sheds to hide loot temporarily.
- Do not rely on a Lock Pick as your only long-term storage plan.
How to get Lock Pick
- Search work-type loot areas.
- Check sheds, workshops, garages, warehouses, and industrial-style buildings.
- Look around utility or tool-heavy loot routes.
- Take one from abandoned bases, stashes, or other players when safe.
Spawn info
- • Lock Picks spawn in work-type loot areas.
- • They are listed as rare on the wiki.
- • They are useful for temporary building security and for unlocking Handcuffs.
Important notes
- Lock Picks can lock and unlock doors.
- They can also unlock Handcuffs.
- A Lock Pick takes about 10 seconds to open Handcuffs.
- Handcuff Keys are faster for unlocking Handcuffs.
- Locked doors can still be forced open by other players.
- Most doors can be shot open, except some metal doors.
- Locked doors may remain locked for several days, depending on server behavior and restart rules.
- A Lock Pick is useful for temporarily hiding loot inside buildings or sheds.
- It takes 2 inventory slots and weighs 190 g.
- It is listed as rare and spawns in work locations.