Infiltration Tools & Lockpicks
In Persona 5 Royal, infiltration tools are essential for navigating the treacherous environments of Palaces and Mementos, particularly for opening locked chests that contain valuable items, equipment, and Will Seeds. While some chests can be forced open with specific skills or by leveling up certain Confidants, many require the use of lockpicks.
The most basic and crucial infiltration tool is the Lockpick. These can be crafted by Joker at Leblanc's workbench using materials found throughout the game. The ability to craft lockpicks is unlocked early in the game, and it's highly recommended to keep a steady supply on hand.
Crafting Lockpicks:
- Materials Required: Typically, you'll need materials like Scrap Metal, though specific recipes might vary slightly. These materials are commonly found by defeating shadows or in treasure chests.
- Workbench: Joker can craft lockpicks at the workbench in his room at Leblanc. This action consumes time, so plan accordingly.
- Quantity: Crafting multiple lockpicks at once is efficient, ensuring you have enough for extended dungeon crawls.
Other Infiltration Tools:
While lockpicks are the most common, other tools can be acquired or crafted that aid in infiltration:
- Eternal Lockpick: This is a special, single-use item that can open any locked chest without consuming a regular lockpick. It's often obtained through specific quests or as a reward for high achievements. Its use is best reserved for the most valuable chests.
- Tools for Specific Obstacles: Some areas might have environmental obstacles that require specific tools or skills to overcome, often related to character abilities or Confidant ranks.
Importance of Locked Chests:
- Valuable Loot: Locked chests often contain powerful weapons, armor, accessories, and rare crafting materials that can sificantly boost your party's strength.
- Will Seeds: In Palaces, some locked chests contain Will Seeds, which are crucial for forming powerful accessories when collected in sets of three.
- Progression: Occasionally, a key item or story progression item might be found within a locked chest.
Always prioritize crafting and carrying a sufficient number of lockpicks. The rewards found within locked chests are often well worth the effort and resources invested in acquiring them.