Pick Locked Doors
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #41 of 191 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod came about mostly as a way to allow closing doors in pre-existing structures that are open but "locked", but it can be used with any locked door in the same way as lockpicks are used to open locked storage chests.
Note that you cannot relock a picked door with this mod.
You can edit the item used to pick locks, the time taken to pick a lock, and the lockpick break chance in the config.
Alternatively, you should be able to set custom variables per door type via XML, by adding the following block properties to specific door types:
<property name="LockPickItem" value="resourceLockPick"/>
<property name="LockPickTime" value="15"/>
<property name="LockPickBreakChance" value="0. 75"/>
I haven't tested this, but I think it should work.
Config
You can edit the config.json file once you have run the game with this mod installed. The config file is created in the mod's folder.
Technical
Easy Anti-Cheat must be disabled to use this mod.
To install, place the mod's folder in your game's Mods folder.
Source code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/7D2DMods.
If you want to complain or ask for help or help me test my mods, you can visit my Discord server.
Pick Locked Doors is a gameplay mod by aedenthorn that allows players to use lockpicks to unlock doors. It has 710 endorsements and 29,180 downloads, with a recent update in July 2026. The mod adds a simple mechanic for bypassing locked doors using existing lockpick items.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 710 endorsements indicate community approval
- 29,180 downloads show significant usage
- Recently updated (July 2026) suggests active maintenance
⚠️ Cons
- Limited feature set may not appeal to all players
- Potential compatibility issues with other door-related mods
- No detailed description of mechanics or settings
This mod is for players who find locked doors frustrating and want a straightforward way to open them using lockpicks. It's ideal for those who enjoy immersive gameplay without complex mechanics. Players who prefer more intricate lockpicking systems or who rarely encounter locked doors may not find it necessary.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have lockpicks in your inventory before attempting to unlock doors.
- Check for mod compatibility if you use other door or lock overhaul mods.
- Test the mod in a safe area to understand how it interacts with different door types.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- 7 Days To Die Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 29,180
- Endorsements
- 710
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/8/2022
- Updated
- 7/7/2026
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