When exploring a bunker inLethal Company, you may come across locked doors that prevent you from progressing into new areas. There are two ways to get through these without going around: you can find keys or purchase the Lockpicker to open doors.

Once you’ve located one of these tools, you should have no problems getting through the doors throughout the base. That said, be wary that using the Lockpicker will cost valuable time and may allow monsters to hunt you or prevent you from finding additional treasure.

A screenshot from lethal Company showing the in-game store on the Terminal, with the Lockpicker item highlighted with an orange box for a price of 20 credits.

Keep in mind that Lethal Company is in Early Access on Steam, which means content is subject to change. If that happens, we will update this guide with the corrected information as soon as possible.

How To Find The Lockpicker

You canfind the Lockpicker on the Terminal’s Store pageor buy it from the computer’s main menu by entering the item’s name,followed by “C” or “Confirm"to finish the order. Once purchased, it will bedeliveredto the planet like other items via a rocket.

TheLockpicker is one of the cheaper itemsin the game’s store at areasonable 20 credits. If you’re in a smaller group, you can evenpurchase the Lockpicker at the startof a new round without having to sacrifice flashlights for your team.

How To Use The Lockpicker

The Lockpicker is fairly easy to use:hold it while walking up to a locked doorand thenplace it on the door with the Left Mouse Button. The drill will begin working, taking30 seconds before the lock can be broken. If you’re trying to open the door quickly, you’ll need a key.

If danger comes, you may take the Lockpicker off the doorwhile in progress and make a quick exit. However, be aware that thiswill restart the countdownto 30, regardless of if it was the same door or not.

The Lockpickerdoes not work on metal security doorsthat meet in the middle.

Some other important information to keep in mind is thatthe Lockpicker weighs 16 pounds,which means it will cause you to move a little slower. In addition, ittakes up one of the spotsallocated for treasure. Thankfully,it’s easy to replaceif you have to leave it behind.

If you have to make the choice between the loot and the Lockpicker, make sure thatthe loot is worth at least 20 creditsto be able to trade it in and replace the tool if you want.