SRD:Open Lock Skill
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Open Lock (Dex; Trained Only)
Attempting an Open Lock check without a set of thieves’ tools imposes a –2 circumstance penalty on the check, even if a simple tool is employed. If you use masterwork thieves’ tools, you gain a +2 circumstance bonus on the check.
Check
The DC for opening a lock varies from 20 to 40, depending on the quality of the lock, as given on the table below.
| Lock | DC | Lock | DC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very simple lock | 20 | Good lock | 30 |
| Average lock | 25 | Amazing lock | 40 |
Epic Check
You can open locks more quickly than normal.
| Open lock as . . . | DC Modifier |
|---|---|
| Move-equivalent action | +20 |
| Free action | +50 |
Action
Opening a lock is a full-round action.
Special
If you have the Nimble Fingers feat, you get a +2 bonus on Open Lock checks.
Untrained
You cannot pick locks untrained, but you might successfully force them open.
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