WoW Lockpicking – There’s no Lock you can’t Open
Lockpicking is skill available only to the Rogue class. When a Rogue gets to level 16, he is able to train the Pick Lock ability at his class trainer. With this ability he will be able to open locked footlockers, chests, doors and lockboxes which are a random drop from mobs and bosses.
Is Lockpicking a profession?
Lockpicking does work the same as other professions. You can train it while you level up. Once he reaches the max skill in Lockpicking, a Rogue can unlock almost everything.
How do I level my Lockpicking?
There is a simple answer to this. A Rogue can raise his skill only by picking locks. The leveling itself functions similar to gathering professions. To skillup you should find locks of adequate level that will match the lockpicking level you have at the moment. Luckily your Rogue trainer can assist you and tell you where you can find locks that match your current lock pick level. Click here for more on Lockpicking Guide WoW
Why is this skill only available to Rogues?
Rogues are often considered to be thieves. Most of their game play is based on sneaking and being in stealth. With their pickpocket and lockpick skills they are perfect thieves. They can sneak near some guarded chest, unlock it and take the treasure. Hiding is their main asset and advantage.
Special items available for Lockpicking
As of now there is only one way to boost your lockpick skill which are the Dark Leather Gloves. These gloves are created with Leatherworking and can increase your Lockpicking skill by additional 5 points. Besides boosting your lockpick skill they also make sure that you succeed more often on your attempts to open locks.
Is there nobody else that can open my locked boxes?
If you can’t find a Rogue skilled enough to unlock a lockbox for you or if you just found a chest in an instance and there is no Rogues in your group, you will have several alternatives.
Blacksmiths can make different Skeleton keys which can also unlock locks. A BS is able to obtain four different key recipes at his BS trainer. Once crafted the Blacksmith can two keys.
An Engineer can also prove to be useful with his Seaforium Charges that also have a purpose to open locked doors and chests. For the best leveling guide click here: WoW Ultimate Guide
Should a Rogue charge for his skill?
Charging a fee for Lockpicking service depends on a Rogue player. If you see a Rogue offering his Lockpicking services through the Trade Channel then he might be charging, otherwise he will say that it is for free. Most of the time this won’t be the case since most Rogues do not offer their Lockpicking services publicly.
Asking for assistance
If you have gathered many lockboxes and you are curious what can you find inside, try to ask any of your guild mates who is skilled in Lockpicking to open them for you. If there is nobody available in your guild or none of your Rogue friends have Lockpicking skilled up, you can ask any friendly player you come across in the city. It’s polite to ask the Rogue first before you open the trade window.
Items from lockboxes?
There are many different items that one can find in various lockboxes, from uncommon items to even rare and epic as well as patterns, plans and schematics. If you would like more on WoW Leveling, click here: WoW Levelling Guides