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Pickable lock locations - Resident Evil 3

There are a lot of pickable locks to find in Resident Evil 3, and some of them aren't actually attacked to a container.

Sam Chandler

April 2, 2020 10:48 PM

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Pickable locks are a bit of a catch-all in Resident Evil 3. For those chasing the RE: Master of Unlocking Achievement, finding all the pickable locks is going to mean more than just unlocking strongboxes and lockers. Outside of these containers exists two locks attached to doors that must be picked.

Pickable lock locations

There are several pickable locks to find in Resident Evil 3. If you haven’t already, check out our guide on all the locker locations and all the strongbox locations, as these will point you to those specific containers.

These pickable locks are part of the Achievement/Trophy and challenge, RE: Master of Unlocking.

However, as mentioned above, there are two locks on doors that can only be opened with Jill’s lock pick. These aren’t labeled as “Simple locks” on the map as the others are. Instead, they’re labeled as “Padlocked Door”.

Downtown – Toy Uncle

The first pickable lock that isn’t a locker or strongbox is attached to the door of the Toy Uncle store in the Downtown area. This store is at the top of the stairs. It’s a good idea to grab the lock pick then immediately return to the store before switching the power on so that Nemesis doesn’t spawn. The store contains a fancy box with a jewel for the clock tower monument as well as a Charlie Doll.

Hospital – Reception

The last pickable lock on a door is found in the Hospital, in the Reception on the first floor (1F). This is the main path that leads to the next area and is only able to be unlocked by Jill. Consider spending some time exploring the Hospital before you head through this door, as you will still need to find the Lightning Hawk magnum.

With these two padlocked doors unlocked (as well as the lockers and strongboxes), you will have picked all the pickable locks. Make sure you’ve also found the safes and safe codes, as that is also a requirement in the challenge. Head to the Shacknews Resident Evil 3 guide for more tips and collectibles.

Sam Chandler

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Hailing from the land down under, Sam Chandler brings a bit of the southern hemisphere flair to his work. After bouncing round a few universities, securing a bachelor degree, and entering the video game industry, he's found his new family here at Shacknews as a Guides Editor. There's nothing he loves more than crafting a guide that will help someone. If you need help with a guide, or notice something not quite right, you can message him on X: @SamuelChandler