Can't pick Master or Expert locks despite full Perception and Lockpick Skill

[mst3kfangirl]

Every time I try to pick a lock that is either Master or Expert I get "This lock is too difficult". This save is at level 113. I have a level 94 save that can unlocked Expert and Master locks. I can't find this problem on Google so is it just a glitch? My load order is below:

 

0 0 Fallout4.esm

1 1 DLCRobot.esm

2 2 DLCworkshop01.esm

3 3 DLCCoast.esm

4 4 DLCworkshop02.esm

5 5 DLCworkshop03.esm

6 6 DLCNukaWorld.esm

7 7 Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.esp

254 FE 0 CraftAmmo.esl

8 8 CraftingPack.esm

9 9 HUDFramework.esm

10 a XDI.esm

11 b ArmorKeywords.esm

12 c WorkshopFramework.esm

13 d SS2.esm

254 FE 1 CraftingPackCombined.esl

14 e SS2_XDI Patch.esp

15 f Talon PA.esp

16 10 galaxy news radio.esp

17 11 PiperCaitCurieDialogueOverhaul.esp

18 12 Vault45.esp

19 13 SOTS.esp

20 14 WelcometoGoodneighbor.esp

21 15 CraftingPackCombined-AWKCR-Patch.esp

22 16 PersonalRadio.esp

23 17 BallisticDogGear.esp

24 18 AWKCR - Mod Power Armor Engine Glitch Fix.esp

25 19 FunctionalDisplays.esp

26 1a FunctionalDisplays-Collectibles.esp

27 1b FunctionalDisplays-MISC-HTNJ.esp

254 FE 2 odt - pip boy skins.esp

28 1c _WastelandBallistics_.esp

29 1d 3dnpc_fo4.esp

30 1e JUBlood.esp

31 1f findingbarryellery (2).esp

32 20 AbandonAllHope1.esp

33 21 the library.esp

34 22 Woodfuzzy_CroupManor.esp

35 23 smugglers.esp

36 24 FemsheppingsCliffsideHome.esp

37 25 AGNISNikaCola01.esp

38 26 AGNISNikaCola01-XDI patch.esp

39 27 EasyCitySettlement.esp

40 28 wrvr.esp

41 29 atlanticofficesf23.esp

42 2a bombshelder.esp

43 2b radioactivestories.esp

44 2c DrMyersLab.esp

vault167v1.0000.esp

45 2d Minutemen Supply Caches.esp

46 2e alieninvasion.esp

47 2f PrivateContract.esp

48 30 themysterylake.esp

49 31 ATaleOfTwoTwins.esp

50 32 cat_wildlands.esp

51 33 2vaultcollection.esp

52 34 Abandoned Appartmentsv1.0.esp

53 35 USS Phoenix.esp

54 36 USSQuincy.esp

55 37 WastelandPreppers.esp

56 38 R&DDep.esp

57 39 BostonBay.esp

58 3a RM_Mannequin_Raiders.esp

59 3b AtomicRadio.esp

254 FE 3 SS2Addon_MS_BareEssentials.esp

60 3c classicsupersledge.esp

61 3d G3Family.esp

62 3e moddablerobotsettlers.esp

63 3f liberty_pa.esp

Classic Combat Armor.esp

SOTS_AWKCR_AS_Patch.esp

64 40 Scrap Everything - Ultimate Edition.esp

[mst3kfangirl]

Still isn't fixed. Getting to the point where I'm going to delete this save if I can't find a solution. No one has one? Really? I am not believing that.

[HeyYou]

If you start a new game, and just use the console to add the perks, do they work?

[streetyson]

I'm an old timer of many games, including earlier Fallouts, but a noob to FO4. So any specific advice I have may be way off. That said:-

 

Could be a corrupted save or have you installed or uninstalled a mod between levels 94 and 113? Are locks in the main game affected as well as a mod location? And consider mods you may have (or had but removed) that effect perks, character or companion altering mods, or possibly a quest mod. Those would be my starting points. However, one simple thing you could try first is using console commands to give yourself the master lock perk again.

 

The ID code for the Master Locksmith Perk (Locksmith level 3) is 00052401. You'd prob need to type "player.addperk 00052401" without the speech marks, and hit return. However, if there's something wonky with your Locksmith level 3, try giving yourself level 4 (which is master + bobbypins never break): 001d246a

 

Other than that, you've provided a load order list which is the standard thing to do but sadly that isn't always helpful because:-

a) it doesn't show what you've removed and, more importantly,

b) irritatingly modders sometimes don't give their .esp files a logical or related name. Modders take note!

 

However, looking at your mods I see one "smugglers.esp" which may be innocent but I'd start there simply because smuggling sounds like locks AND because I think that relates to a mod which is currently now hidden with no explanation - so maybe something's wrong with it? That's about all I have I'm afraid. Good luck with it.

Edited October 10, 2021 by streetyson

[mst3kfangirl]

I'm an old timer of many games, including earlier Fallouts, but a noob to FO4. So any specific advice I have may be way off. That said:-

 

Could be a corrupted save or have you installed or uninstalled a mod between levels 94 and 113? Are locks in the main game affected as well as a mod location? And consider mods you may have (or had but removed) that effect perks, character or companion altering mods, or possibly a quest mod. Those would be my starting points. However, one simple thing you could try first is using console commands to give yourself the master lock perk again.

 

The ID code for the Master Locksmith Perk (Locksmith level 3) is 00052401. You'd prob need to type "player.addperk 00052401" without the speech marks, and hit return. However, if there's something wonky with your Locksmith level 3, try giving yourself level 4 (which is master + bobbypins never break): 001d246a

 

Other than that, you've provided a load order list which is the standard thing to do but sadly that isn't always helpful because:-

a) it doesn't show what you've removed and, more importantly,

b) irritatingly modders sometimes don't give their .esp files a logical or related name. Modders take note!

 

However, looking at your mods I see one "smugglers.esp" which may be innocent but I'd start there simply because smuggling sounds like locks AND because I think that relates to a mod which is currently now hidden with no explanation - so maybe something's wrong with it? That's about all I have I'm afraid. Good luck with it.

 

 

Unfortunately, getting rid of the smugglers.esp and doing the addperk did nothing. Still can't unlock Expert and Master locks.

[HeyYou]

Maybe try this mod. :D