When you use this skill on a locked door or container, the computer will roll against your Lockpick skilled modified by the difficultly of the lock. If successful, the lock will be picked. If you fail, you just lose the time spent trying to pick the lock. If you critically fail, the lock is jammed and cannot be picked until a long period of time has passed. Every attempt takes a few game minutes.

A lockpick can be used to increase the chance of success. There are two different types of locks: mechanical and electronic. Use the proper lockpick for the type of lock. Lockpicks cannot be "used" up, but they can be broken or destroyed on a critical failure.