What to know
- The Lockpick Solver is an external helper tool, not an in-game item.
- It calculates the correct sequence of moves for lockpicking puzzles.
- You must first identify how each lock row affects the others.
- Learning lockpicking from NPCs still makes the minigame easier and reduces mistakes.
Gothic 1 Remake introduces a completely new lockpicking system that works more like a logic puzzle than the classic Gothic lock mechanism. While you can solve every lock manually, many players use a Lockpick Solver to quickly determine the correct solution for difficult chests.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Solver Type | External web-based tool |
| In-Game Item | No |
| Purpose | Calculates lock solutions |
| Required Information | Pin positions and row interactions |
| Best Use | Difficult 5-7 row locks |
| Risk | None, does not modify game files |
What is the Lockpick Solver?
The Lockpick Solver is a fan-made tool that helps solve Gothic 1 Remake’s lockpicking puzzles. Instead of guessing moves and breaking lockpicks, you enter the lock’s current state and the relationships between its rows. The solver then generates the shortest sequence of moves needed to open the lock.
Unlike mods or cheats, these tools do not interact with the game itself. They simply calculate the puzzle solution based on the information you provide.
How to get the Lockpick Solver
Since it is not part of the game, there is nothing to purchase, craft, or unlock.
Several fan-made solver websites and utilities became available shortly after release. Popular examples include the Gothic Remake Lockbreaker on GitHub.
How the lockpicking puzzle works
Every lock contains multiple rows or plates. Each row has a pin located somewhere between positions 1 and 7. Your objective is to move every pin into the center position, which is position 4. Moving one row often causes other rows to move as well, creating a chain-reaction puzzle.
The challenge comes from figuring out which rows affect each other and in which direction they move.
How to use the Lockpick Solver for Gothic Remake
Step 1
Approach a locked chest and begin the lockpicking minigame.
Step 2
Record the current position of every pin. Most solver tools use numbers from 1 to 7, with 4 being the target center position.
Step 3
Test each row by moving it once and observing which other rows move alongside it. Write down the relationship for every row.
Step 4
Enter the following information into the solver:
| Required Data | Example |
|---|---|
| Number of rows | 5 |
| Starting positions | 6, 5, 3, 7, 2 |
| Row interactions | Which rows move together |
Step 5
Press the solve button.
The tool will generate a sequence such as:
- P2 Left
- P4 Right
- P1 Left
- P3 Right
Follow these instructions exactly in-game to open the chest.
How to make lockpicking easier without a solver
You can learn lockpicking from Fingers in the Old Camp after progressing through Diego’s early quests. Training improves your effectiveness and helps reduce the difficulty of dealing with complex locks.
You should also carry plenty of lockpicks. They can be purchased from traders such as Mordrag and Dexter, although they can be expensive early in the game.
Opening difficult chests efficiently
The fastest method is to quick-save before interacting with a chest, map the row interactions, reload if necessary, and then enter the data into a solver. Once the solution is generated, simply follow the move list to unlock the chest without wasting lockpicks.
The Lockpick Solver is not an item you obtain in Gothic 1 Remake. Instead, it is a community-created helper tool that calculates lock solutions based on pin positions and row interactions. For players struggling with the remake’s complex lockpicking puzzles, it can save a significant number of lockpicks while making treasure hunting much more efficient.
