Padlock
| Padlock | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Security |
| Weight | 0.3 |
| Metal Value | 15 |
| Lock | Key |
| Location | Containers |
| Spawn ID | /additem Base.Padlock
|
The Padlock is a small metal lock used to secure crafted crates. It turns a shared storage box into one that only key holders can open.
Its main use is on multiplayer servers, where other survivors may raid a base. A locked crate keeps its contents hidden from anyone without the matching key. In single player it does little, since no one else is around to open the crate.
The lock is light and easy to carry. It is found in janitor's rooms, general stores, tool stores and farm buildings. Scrapping it gives a fair amount of metal.
Using
A Padlock is fitted to a crate that a survivor built. With the lock in the inventory, the "Put Padlock" option appears on the crate. Fitting the lock hands over two identical Padlock Keys.
While locked, the crate tab in the inventory window shows a lock icon. A survivor holding the right key sees an open lock and uses the crate as normal. Anyone else sees a closed lock and cannot even look inside.
Holding the key also adds a "Remove Padlock" option to the crate. Removing the lock takes one key away and returns the Padlock for reuse. Fitting a used lock again gives back only one key, not two.
Pre-built crates found in warehouses and other buildings cannot take a lock.
Locations
Janitor toolbox bags are the best bet and hold one about half the time. Janitor's rooms, gas storage rooms, school storage and Zippee storage keep them on counters fairly often. General stores stock them on metal shelves and in back storage. Tool stores, farm buildings, florists and greenhouses turn one up now and then. Garage storage crates hold one on rare occasions. Overall it is a common find for anyone who checks maintenance rooms.
The places where it spawns, with the rough chance per container. Each tab shows one kind of place.
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Bag janitor toolbox | Junk | 50% |
| Inside a bag or case | Toolbox | 1.3% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Metal shelves | 12.8% |
| Garage storage | Crate | 4.1% |
| Living room | Counter | 0.3% |
| Bedroom | Cardboard box | 0.1% |
| Closet | Other | 0.1% |
| Kitchen | Counter | 0.1% |
| Any building | Cardboard box | <0.1% |
| Bedroom | Crate | <0.1% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Gas storage | Counter | 12.8% |
| Zippee storage | Counter | 12.8% |
| General store | Metal shelves | 11.2% |
| Generalstore storage | Other | 11.2% |
| General store | Shelves | 6.7% |
| Tool store | Counter | 5.4% |
| Tool store | Other | 5.4% |
| Tool store | Shelves | 5.4% |
| Tool store | Small box | 5.4% |
| Farmer | Small box | 4.7% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Janitor's room | Counter | 12.8% |
| Janitor's room | Metal shelves | 12.8% |
| School storage | Counter | 12.8% |
| Farm storage | Tool cabinet | 5.6% |
| Florist | Other | 5.1% |
| Greenhouse | Cupboard | 5.1% |
| Janitor's room | Locker | 5.1% |
| Sun room | Other | 5.1% |
| Farmer | Cardboard box | 4.7% |
| Farmer | Crate | 4.7% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Survivor cache (large building) | Counter | 0.3% |
Notes
- The in-game tooltip says it locks containers so items and equipment can be stored securely.
- A locked crate can still be destroyed, and its contents spill onto the ground.
- Both keys from one Padlock are the same, so one can be shared with a trusted ally.
- Losing every key leaves the crate sealed to its owner as well.
All Tools and Equipment Categories
All Security
| Name | Image | Skill | Weight | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key | 
|
None | 0.05 | /additem Base.Key1
|
| Name | Image | Weight | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blank Key | 
|
0.05 | /additem Base.Key_Blank
|
| Combination Padlock | 
|
0.3 | /additem Base.CombinationPadlock
|
| Padlock | 
|
0.3 | /additem Base.Padlock
|
| Padlock Key | 
|
0.05 | /additem Base.KeyPadlock
|
| Vehicle Key | 
|
0.05 | /additem Base.CarKey
|