Lockpicking is a unique skill that only rogues can learn in WoW Classic. It allows you to open locked chests, doors, and other objects without using a key. This can be very useful for finding extra loot, completing quests, or accessing hidden areas.
However, to unlock higher-level locks, you need to increase your lockpicking skill by practicing on various lockboxes and jukeboxes. In this guide, we will show you how to level up your lockpicking skill from 1 to 300 in WoW Classic, as well as where to find the best places to practice and what benefits you can get from lockpicking.
How to Learn Lockpicking in WoW Classic?
To learn lockpicking, you need to be a rogue and complete a class quest that is available at level 16. The quest is different for each faction, but it will teach you the basics of lockpicking and give you a set of Thieves’ Tools that you need to use to pick locks. You can find the quest givers in the following locations:
- Alliance: Mathias Shaw in Stormwind City or Agent Kearnen in Westfall
- Horde: Shenthul in Orgrimmar or Therzok in The Cleft of Shadow
Once you complete the quest, you will be able to pick locks up to a skill level of 5 times your character level. For example, if you are level 20, you can pick locks up to skill level 100. To increase your skill level, you need to find and open lockboxes and junk boxes that are appropriate for your current skill level.
You can see the level of the lock by hovering over it with your cursor. The color of the lock will indicate the difficulty of picking it: green means easy, yellow means moderate, orange means hard, and red means very hard.
You should aim for locks that are yellow or orange, as they will give you the most skill points. Green locks will give you fewer skill points, and red locks will be impossible to open.
Where to Level Up Lockpicking in WoW Classic?
There are many places where you can find lockboxes and junk boxes to practice your lockpicking skill in WoW Classic. Some of them are fixed locations, such as chests or doors, while others are random drops from enemies or pickpocketing. Here are some of the best places to level up your lockpicking skill in each level range:
Level 1-100
- Horde: The easiest way to level up your lockpicking skill from 1 to 100 is to go to the ship near Ratchet in The Barrens and pick the Buccaneer’s Strongboxes that are located inside. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 100.
- Alliance: The easiest way to level up your lockpicking skill from 1 to 100 is to go to the Lake Everstill in Redridge Mountains and pick the Waterlogged Footlockers that are scattered along the shore. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 100.
- Neutral: Another option for both factions is to go to the Windshear Crag in Stonetalon Mountains and pick the Battered Footlockers that are found in the area. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 100.
Level 100-150
- Horde: The best place to level up your lockpicking skill from 100 to 150 is to go to the Zoram Strand in Ashenvale and pick the Waterlogged Footlockers that are found along the coast. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 150.
- Alliance: The best place to level up your lockpicking skill from 100 to 150 is to go to the Wetlands and pick the Battered Footlockers that are found in the Murloc camps near the shore. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 150.
- Neutral: Another option for both factions is to go to the Durnholde Keep in Hillsbrad Foothills and pick the Dented Footlockers that are found inside the buildings. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 150.
Level 150-200
- Horde: The best place to level up your lockpicking skill from 150 to 200 is to go to the Angor Fortress in Badlands and pick the Dented Footlockers that are found inside the fortress. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 200.
- Alliance: The best place to level up your lockpicking skill from 150 to 200 is to go to the Stromgarde Keep in Arathi Highlands and pick the Dented Footlockers that are found inside the keep. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 200.
- Neutral: Another option for both factions is to go to the Searing Gorge and pick the Dented Footlockers that are found in the Slag Pit. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 200.
Level 200-250
- Horde: The best place to level up your lockpicking skill from 200 to 250 is to go to the Lost Rigger Cove in Tanaris and pick the Worn Wooden Chests that are found in the pirate camps. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 250.
- Alliance: The best place to level up your lockpicking skill from 200 to 250 is to go to the Faldir’s Cove in Arathi Highlands and pick the Worn Wooden Chests that are found in the pirate camps. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 250.
- Neutral: Another option for both factions is to go to the Blackrock Depths dungeon and pick the Dark Iron Chests that are found in the various rooms. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 250.
Level 250-300
- Horde: The best place to level up your lockpicking skill from 250 to 300 is to go to the Azshara and pick the Mossy Footlockers that are found along the shore. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 300.
- Alliance: The best place to level up your lockpicking skill from 250 to 300 is to go to the Eastern Plaguelands and pick the Scarlet Footlockers that are found in the Scarlet camps. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 300.
- Neutral: Another option for both factions is to go to the Dire Maul dungeon and pick the Gordok Chests that are found in the Gordok Commons. They respawn quickly, so you can stay there until you reach skill level 300.
Conclusion
Lockpicking is a fun and rewarding skill that only rogues can learn in WoW Classic. It allows you to open locked chests, doors, and other objects without using a key. To level up your lockpicking skill, you need to find and open lockboxes and junkboxes that are suitable for your current skill level.
You can find these lockboxes and junkboxes in various locations across Azeroth, or get them from enemies or other players. By leveling up your lockpicking skill, you can get many benefits, such as extra loot, quest objectives, rogue reagents, or valuable items.
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