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I need to pick a lock on a chest so I can.... borrow.... some equipment. Sadly Imoen (my only thief) isn't skilled enough to pick the lock, can anyone help?

Like where I can find a potion of Master theivery?

Or any other tips?

(oh, and I have no mage so I can't use knock)

What level are you now?

How about bashing the cabinet (or whatever you are intend to open)?
Only places I can remember selling master thievery are High Hedge and the sorcerer shop in the Baldur's Gate.
Maybe Ulgoth Beard as well.

It's been so long since I have last played BG1...

I am, sadly still on level one, in beregost. Just er... looking around... the thunderhammer smithy...

yeah, looking...

Well you will return there many times.
And i would leave that chest there alone, untill you have finished your buisness in there.
Dont want to be called a thief.

The thunderhammer smithy needs something like 70%. Go to the basilisk area and kill a few with the wand of lightning. That should get you up to level 3/4 in no time at all.

[QUOTE=Stilgar]Well you will return there many times.
And i would leave that chest there alone, untill you have finished your buisness in there.
Dont want to be called a thief.[/QUOTE]

Isn't it possible to steal from the Smithy during the night when no-one's in the building without reprecussions?

[QUOTE=Ravager]Isn't it possible to steal from the Smithy during the night when no-one's in the building without reprecussions?[/QUOTE]


It's the only time you can do it, without getting caught

Yeah, I dont know why not many people figure that out... They all say to wait until you dont plan on coming back when you can just wait until nightfall and they leave.

A strength of 18/00 is enough (45 lock pick skill) to open that chest, it just may take a few times. My fighter in bg1 always has that much strength so I dont need to worry about that part


EDIT: Also, a potion of master thievery can be taken from the thief in one of the big carnival tents at nashkel carnival, the one who pickpockets you if you let him talk to you. Kill him before he can leave the tent and you get your gold and his stuff back (which includes a potion of master thievery)

[QUOTE=FireLighter]

A strength of 18/00 is enough ......My fighter in bg1 always has that much strength so I dont need to worry about that part [/QUOTE]
Just wondering, are you editing your strenght or are you seriously rerolling untill you get a 18/00 and a good amount of point?

If you're not strong enough to bash it, go south to Nashkel and follow the road through the town until you meet a man named Minsc. Have him join you and he should be strong to bust that chest right open. Don't forget to steal from the Smithy at night.

Originally Posted by Mr.Waesel

Go to the basilisk area and kill a few with the wand of lightning.

You can also find a wand of lightning in the large house in the northeast of Nashkel. Should be upstairs and in an unlocked table.

[QUOTE=Stilgar]Just wondering, are you editing your strenght or are you seriously rerolling untill you get a 18/00 and a good amount of point?[/QUOTE]
I role until I get 18/00 yes. I get 18/00 18 18 7 7 10. Something around that. I usually play a single class in BG1 anyways.

You could temporarily replace one of your npcs

I have minsc. He can't crack it either. Even when bezerking.

*sigh* I'll just level Imoen up and improve her lock pick skill....

In Gnoll stronghold (among other places) theres the 2 half ogres who want a toll. Kill them for bracers of dexterity and a potion of hill giant strength. That oughta do it.

If you cant open the chest's in the smithie's by bashing them open, why dont you have one of your wizard's (assuming you have a wizard in your party) learn and cast a Knock spell on them???
You can unlock any locked chest in the game with this
(Unless the chests are magically locked of course)
but it's worth a try