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Locks Wiki & Guide

Adds craftable locks, lock mechanisms, and lock picks in wood, iron, steel, gold, and diamond tiers, plus keys, key blanks, key rings, and a master key for locking and unlocking containers.

Contents (9)
  1. Overview
  2. Overview
  3. Key Features
  4. Guides
  5. Processes
  6. Items
  7. Enchantments
  8. Frequently asked questions

Overview

The Locks Mod, created by Melonslise, is a unique utility mod that introduces a flexible and universal locking system to Minecraft. Unlike traditional locking mods that only work on specific containers, this mod allows players to dynamically attach locks to almost any block, including those from other mods. It features a dedicated lock picking minigame, key management systems, and world-generation integration where chests in dungeons and structures may spawn pre-locked.

Key Features

  • Universal Locking: Attach locks to doors, chests, furnaces, trapdoors, and even modded blocks.
  • Spatial Locking: A single lock can cover multiple blocks at once (e.g., double chests or double doors).
  • Lock Picking Minigame: An interactive GUI where players must manipulate pins to crack a lock.
  • Key Management: Tools like the Key Ring and Locksmith's Workbench help organize and duplicate keys.
  • World Generation: Naturally spawning chests in the world can generate with locks and varying levels of difficulty.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

BlocksLocksmith's Workbench The Locksmith's Workbench is the central hub for all lock-related crafting . It is used to pair…How to Craft and Use a Key RingCrafting the Key Ring Combine a Key Ring with Key Blanks to prepare keys for your locks. The Key Ring holds multiple…How to Lock a Chest or Door with the Locks ModPlacing a Lock Craft a lock at the tier you want: Wood Lock , Iron Lock , Steel Lock , Gold Plated Lock , or Diamond…How to Pick a Lock You Lost the Key ForChoosing the Right Lock Pick Lock Picks come in five tiers: Bobby Pin Lock Pick , Iron Lock Pick , Gold Lock Pick ,…Lock Tiers and Lock Mechanisms ExplainedThe Five Lock Tiers The Locks Mod provides five lock tiers, from weakest to strongest: Wood Lock — crafted from Wood…Locks EnchantmentsLocks and Keys can be enchanted to provide additional security or utility. Shocking: When a player fails a lock…Locks ItemsThe mod adds several tiers of locks and tools. Higher tiers generally offer more pins (making them harder to pick)…Locks MechanicsLocking Blocks To lock a block, you must first have a Lock and a Key with matching IDs. Binding: Place a Blank Key…Locks RecipesMost recipes in the mod utilize Iron Ingots and Iron Nuggets. Result Ingredients Pattern Locksmith's Workbench 4x Any…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 16

Items

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B

Bobby Pin Lock Pick

D

Diamond Lock PickDiamond Plated Lock

G

Gold Lock PickGold Plated Lock

I

Iron LockIron Lock MechanismIron Lock Pick

K

KeyKey BlankKey Ring

L

LockLock Pick

M

Master Key

S

SpringSteel LockSteel Lock MechanismSteel Lock Pick

W

Wood LockWood Lock Mechanism

Enchantments

Enchantments this mod adds.

ComplexityMakes the lock too complex to pick with lower tier lock picks
ShockingShocks thieves that fail to pick the lock
SturdyReduces the strength of lock picks

Frequently asked questions

How do I craft a Wood Lock?
Craft a Wood Lock using a shaped crafting recipe that combines a Wood Lock Mechanism with other materials at a crafting table.
How do I make an Iron Lock Mechanism?
The Iron Lock Mechanism is produced through a shaped crafting recipe; place the required ingredients in the correct pattern on a crafting table grid.
What is the difference between a Wood Lock, Iron Lock, Gold Plated Lock, Steel Lock, and Diamond Plated Lock?
These are five distinct lock blocks/items, each crafted from its corresponding tier of materials (wood, iron, gold plating, steel, diamond plating). Higher-tier locks use rarer materials in their shaped recipes.
How do I craft a Key?
Craft a Key by combining a Key Blank with other ingredients in a shaped crafting recipe at a crafting table.
How do I make a Key Blank?
Key Blank is crafted via a shaped recipe; it serves as the base component for crafting a Key.
What is a Master Key used for?
The Master Key is a distinct item from the regular Key and is crafted separately; it functions as a key variant within the mod's lock system.
What does a Key Ring do?
The Key Ring is a craftable item in the mod; it is made through a shaped crafting recipe and is used alongside Keys.
How do I craft a Spring?
Spring is crafted using a shaped crafting recipe at a crafting table; it is a component used in lock-related recipes.
How do I make an Iron Lock Pick?
Craft an Iron Lock Pick using a shaped recipe; it is one of several lock pick tiers including Bobby Pin, Gold, Steel, and Diamond Lock Picks.
What is the best Lock Pick in the mod?
The Diamond Lock Pick is the highest-tier lock pick present, above Bobby Pin, Iron, Gold, and Steel Lock Picks. Each tier is crafted separately via shaped recipes.
How do I craft a Steel Lock Mechanism?
Steel Lock Mechanism is produced through a shaped crafting recipe; arrange the required materials in the correct pattern on a crafting table.
What blocks or items can I place Locks on?
The mod includes Wood Lock, Iron Lock, Gold Plated Lock, Steel Lock, and Diamond Plated Lock as distinct lock entries, each crafted from its tier's materials via shaped recipes.
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