Keys and lockpicks

Keys can be used to lock and unlock various locks: on doors, chests, and portals. Keys for most doors in the world can be found in the same zone as the door. If there is no key, you can try to bash the door or blow it open with magic -- but such tricks won't work on containers (chests and other bags). Thieves know how to pick (pick lock) the locks on both doors and containers using lockpicks.

To guard against the thief's mischief, ever newer models of locks were invented, and today eight are known. But the art of the lockpick has not stood still either: there is a matching pick for each model, and particularly talented ones have even crafted universal picks that open any lock. The most famous locksmiths dwell in New Thalos, UnderDark, and Aarakokran City; the kender guild of Anon is also renowned for this talent.

Most keys crumble on the ground, usually within 60 ticks. However, you can build a collection in your inventory or at home -- such keys will not crumble. Lockpicks and keys can be strung onto key rings and keychains. For example, you can buy a key ring for your quest belt.