LockMaster - Lock Doors Containers and Usable Skeleton Key
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #93 of 139 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There are in fact other mods that let the player lock doors/containers, but I had some specific ideas for how I wanted this to work in my game, and thought I'd share the end result with you all. It's mostly a small immersion mod but it feels good to lock up your homes/gates when leaving, and it's nice to have the Skeleton Key be more functional.
Big thanks to Dylan James and Dissonant Values in the /r/SkyrimMods Discord channel for giving me ideas for the Skeleton Key implementation.
There are no requirements to use this mod.
HOW IT WORKS
On game load, you are given a shiny new key ring. When this key ring is equipped and your weapon is put away, you can lock any door as long as you have the key. Doing things this way allows you to enable the functionality only when you want to use it.
If you want to lock a container, you must craft a padlock at the crafting forge under Misc, and place it inside the container you wish to lock. With the key ring equipped, it can be locked. The key ring also acts as the key to unlock any chest you have padlocked.
If you obtain the Skeleton Key during the Thieves Guild questline, you can now use it to Lock or Unlock any door, container, or display case once per day while the key ring is equipped, and the Skeleton Key is in your inventory.
THINGS TO NOTE
• Locking personal containers isn't useful beyond roleplaying, but it sure feels good!
• Extra key rings are craftable at the forge under Misc as well
• Skeleton Key should be USED AT YOUR OWN RISK! I am not responsible for any broken quests or consequences as a result of unintended use!
INSTALLATION
• Install any time after exiting Helgen, or beginning your alternate start.
UNINSTALLATION
• I do not recommend removing mods during gameplay, but you should be able to remove this without any lingering effects.
SHOUT-OUTS
Just wanted to give a shout-out to the original Lockable Locks mod, as well as Skeleton Key is a Key SE, which I just learned of as I was publishing this. Check those out if you want some alternative implementations!Skeleton Key is a Key SE
Lockable Locks
Enjoy! Let me know if you experience any issues.
LockMaster adds a key ring that lets you lock doors and containers in Skyrim, with padlocks craftable for containers and the Skeleton Key usable once per day to lock or unlock anything. It's a small immersion mod with 476 endorsements, last updated in April 2018, and no requirements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 476 endorsements and over 11k downloads, so it's proven popular.
- Adds a functional use for the Skeleton Key, which is a nice touch for Thieves Guild players.
- Gives you control over when locking works—only when the key ring is equipped and weapon sheathed.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- Locking containers requires crafting padlocks and placing them, which adds extra steps.
- The Skeleton Key can break quests if used carelessly, as the author warns—use at your own risk.
For roleplayers who want to lock their homes and feel more immersed in Skyrim. Also for Thieves Guild fans who want the Skeleton Key to do more than just open locks. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is a small immersion tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install after exiting Helgen or starting an alternate start to avoid conflicts with the intro sequence.
- Equip the key ring and sheathe your weapon to lock doors—make sure you have the key in your inventory.
- For containers, craft a padlock at a forge and place it inside the container before locking.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- fadingsignal
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 11,054
- Endorsements
- 476
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/9/2018
- Updated
- 4/9/2018
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