Craftable Lockpicks
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
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
- 👍 5.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 67 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
✅ (1) Put the .esp file into your /Data/ folder in your skyrimm install location.
✅ Delete craftablelockpicks.esp
✅ Other Mod(s)
✅ Longer Candlelight Spell
✅ Longer Khajit Night Eye
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- Install
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- (1) Put the .esp file into your /Data/ folder in your skyrimm install location.
- (2) At the skyrim launcher, click on Data Files, and make sure that craftablelockpicks.esp is checked. OR open %localappdata%\\Skyrim\\plugins.txt and add craftablelockpicks.esp to a new line.
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- Uninstall
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- Delete craftablelockpicks.esp
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- Other Mod(s)
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- Longer Candlelight Spell
- Longer Khajit Night Eye
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
Craftable Lockpicks lets you forge lockpicks from iron ingots at any forge, eliminating the need to buy or scavenge them. A simple quality-of-life mod for Skyrim players who hate running out of lockpicks, with strong community support (2,992 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
Craft lockpicks from iron ingots at forges.
Simple and lightweight—no extra menus or scripts.
Works with the base game's crafting system.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval (2,992 endorsements) shows it's a must-have for many.
- Saves you from the annoyance of buying lockpicks or scrounging every urn.
- Tiny mod, no bloat—just adds a recipe and gets out of the way.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—might have issues with Special Edition or Anniversary Edition.
- No special features like adjustable quantities or perks—just the basic recipe.
- Iron ingots still cost money and weight, so early game you might not have spare ingots.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who hate running out of lockpicks and want a simple, lore-friendly solution. If you're a thief or explorer who breaks picks constantly, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you want more complex crafting or gameplay overhauls—this is pure QoL.
For Skyrim players who hate running out of lockpicks and want a simple, lore-friendly solution. If you're a thief or explorer who breaks picks constantly, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you want more complex crafting or gameplay overhauls—this is pure QoL.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check for a port or use the mod's file to see if it works—original Skyrim mods often need conversion.
- Craft a few extra lockpicks before heading into dungeons—iron ingots are cheap and plentiful.
- Combine with a mod that adds more iron ore veins to keep your supply up.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- ErinJHCD
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 51,784
- Endorsements
- 2,992
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 11/21/2011
- Updated
- 11/21/2011
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