Locky Bastard Restore Gated Lockpicking Patch
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #99 of 144 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Restores the gated lockpicking perk system in the vanilla game from Locky Bastard
This patch for Locky Bastard restores the vanilla gated lockpicking perk system, replacing the mod's overhauled progression. With 241 endorsements and 66,341 downloads, it's a popular compatibility fix for players who prefer the original perk gates. Last updated in 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 241 endorsements and over 66k downloads
- Brings back the familiar vanilla perk gates for lockpicking
- Lightweight patch that does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may not work with newer game versions or Locky Bastard updates
- Requires Locky Bastard as a dependency, so you can't use it standalone
For Skyrim players who enjoy Locky Bastard's other features but miss the original gated lockpicking perks. Skip if you prefer Locky Bastard's overhauled progression or if you don't use that mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Locky Bastard is installed first, then drop this patch into your mod manager and activate it after the main mod.
- Check your load order to ensure this patch loads after Locky Bastard so the changes apply correctly.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, enable this patch and let it overwrite the relevant files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Sranger
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 66,341
- Endorsements
- 241
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 2/21/2022
- Updated
- 2/21/2022
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