The open lock skill allows the character to enter locked rooms and open locked containers. Without it you might only be able to force them open.
Modifying ability: Dexterity
Classes: Rogue; Arcane trickster, Assassin, Darkfire Disciple, Ghost-Faced Killer, Master of Disguises, Phantom, Shadow Thief of Amn, Thief Acrobat, Whirling_Dervish,
Requires training: Yes
Check: When an attempt to pick a lock is made, it is checked against a set DC dependant on the difficulty of the lock. Some locks however cannot be picked, and require a special key.
Use: Selected (full round action).
NWN comparison
- Unlike in NWN, bashing chests and containers open may destroy the contents, so open locks will be a more valuable skill in some cases.