How to Get Archaic Lockpicks in Enshrouded

Archaic Lockpicks are endgame lockpicks added in the 1.0 update. You’ll need them to open higher-tier locked chests and doors found in Cinder’s Cradle.

Since these are endgame lockpicks, crafting them isn’t easy. You can’t make them using standard Metal Scraps. Instead, you’ll need to find a new resource called Archaic Shards. Here’s how to get these shards and craft Archaic Lockpicks.

How to Craft Archaic Lockpicks

The crafting recipe for Archaic Lockpicks only requires Archaic Shards, which can be found in Cinder’s Cradle.

To unlock the recipe, you’ll need to find at least one Archaic Shard and reach Flame Level 9.

You can craft Archaic Lockpicks directly from your inventory, but this costs two Archaic Shards per lockpick. However, you can cut the cost in half by crafting them through the Ancient Researcher, Loraine Crim.

Tip: Mark any chests that require Archaic Lockpicks on your map so you can return to them once you’ve crafted enough.

You’ll rescue Loraine Crim during the Land of the Sky Islands quest, which becomes available after you reach Flame Level 10.

Crafting Method	Archaic Shards Required
Inventory crafting	2
Ancient Researcher	1

How to Get Archaic Shards

Archaic Shards are the primary crafting material for Archaic Lockpicks, but they’re also used to craft other endgame items, including the Ancient Workbench, Archaic Infusion, and equipment such as the Draconian Bow.

It’s a good idea to collect as many shards as possible while exploring Cinder’s Cradle, especially if you plan to craft several endgame items.

There are two ways to get Archaic Shards:

• Ancient Constructs: Defeat the mechanical enemies found throughout Cinder’s Cradle and collect their drops.
• Ancient containers: Search and break containers scattered throughout the region’s ruins. Some can drop Archaic Shards.

How to Unlock the Ancient Researcher

If you want to save Archaic Shards, you’ll need to rescue Loraine Crim, also known as the Ancient Researcher. You’ll encounter her during the Land of the Sky Islands questline in Cinder’s Cradle.

Follow the quest objectives to reach Cinder’s Ascent and rescue her. Once she’s back at your base, you’ll be able to use her services to craft Archaic Lockpicks at the reduced cost of one Archaic Shard each.

This is especially useful if you’re planning to explore the region thoroughly, as you’ll likely encounter several locked chests and doors along the way.

How to Use Archaic Lockpicks

Archaic Lockpicks work just like standard Lockpicks. Find a locked chest or door that requires one, then interact with it to open it. You don’t need to equip the lockpick manually, as the game will use the appropriate one automatically.

To Sum Up

Archaic Lockpicks are essential for opening higher-tier locked chests and doors in Cinder’s Cradle. Collect Archaic Shards from Ancient Constructs and containers, then craft your lockpicks either through your inventory or by using the Ancient Researcher.