Open Lock optimized

[freekender]

I'm planning a pure rogueish build but, taking into account I don't know which are the max DCs of the locked chests on the server... Is it better to max the Open Lock skill with 33 ranks? Or is enough with a lower rank? Or maybe it is easier to know the max DCs one can face...

Thanks in advance!

[chad878262]

There are very few chests with OL DC above 40 on the server, but they do exist, here and there. I would say if you get a modified score of 20 you can always carry around Lockpicks +10 for the rare occasion they are needed. So, for instance if you're making a Halfling and have 32 DEX at the very end you have +11... If you wear any open lock gear you can take that in to account, but if you want to reach 20 just on base + stat bonus you can have OL at 9 and carry around a few lockpicks +1, 3, 6 and 10 to use as needed.

Note that there is VERY little middle ground (that I can think of). The only chests off the top of my head that you need more than a modified 30 are the ones in the pirate caves under the lighthouse in Ulgoth's Beard so generally either put in 1 point or around 10 - 15.

Now from an RP perspective, it's up to you, but if you want to RP as a 'master lock breaker' you should probably put in more, than you're able to pick locks even when unable to 'take 20' and if ever in a roguish style DM event you'll be able to handle any really tough locks they throw at you. Since you asked for the 'Optimized' score I would say ~ 10 - 15 depending on your DEX and your strength score (because carrying around a whole bunch of lockpicks will get heavy!)

[DreWalker]

theres some very high dc locks in the Netherese ruins also. team up with someone that cant open locks but can survive the ruins and you will have a good time!

[thebeasttt]

Sadly Dex Bard is way better at picking locks than rogue. Take 3 levels of anything with open locks than go 27 Bard. Extended greater heroism & inspire competence is +10. Wear some open locks gear and you can make DC 99 with lockpicks. I wouldn't go stealth bard though since it makes zero RP sense to hide and sing at the same time but it does work mechanically.

[Blackman D]

if you can hit 40 with take 20 its really all you need, and yea netherese ruins has a short cut thats DC 99

[freekender]

Thank you all for your answers. They are greatly appreciated