Security Skill Guide
The Security skill in Morrowind governs your ability to bypass locked doors and containers, making it an essential skill for any adventurer who wishes to access hidden treasures and explore every corner of Vardenfell. A high Security skill sificantly increases your chances of success when using lockpicks or attempting to disarm traps.
When you attempt to open a locked object or disarm a trap, a dice roll is performed based on your Security skill, your Agility, and the difficulty of the lock or trap. The higher your Security skill, the more likely you are to succeed, preventing the lockpick or trap disarming tool from breaking and allowing you to proceed.
How Security Works:
- Lockpicking: To open a locked chest or door, you need a Lockpick and a sufficient Security skill. The game will present a success chance based on your stats.
- Trap Disarming: Many dungeons and ruins are protected by traps. Your Security skill, along with Agility, determines your ability to disarm these traps safely. Failure can result in damage or other negative effects.
Factors Influencing Success:
- Security Skill: The primary factor. Higher skill equals higher success chance.
- Agility: This attribute directly impacts your dexterity and fine motor control, aiding in both lockpicking and trap disarming.
- Item Quality: While not explicitly stated for lockpicks, in some Elder Scrolls games, tool quality matters. In Morrowind, it's primarily your skill and Agility.
- Trap/Lock Difficulty: More complex locks and dangerous traps have higher inherent difficulties.
Tips for Improving Security:
- Practice: The most effective way to improve your Security skill is to use it. Pick every lock you find and disarm every trap you encounter.
- Invest in Agility: If you plan on focusing on Security, increasing your Agility through leveling or magical means will be beneficial.
- Use Fortify Security Spells/Potions: While rare, items or spells that temporarily boost your Security skill can help in difficult situations.
- Carry Plenty of Lockpicks: Lockpicks are consumable. Always ensure you have a good supply, especially when delving into dungeons.
A well-developed Security skill not only grants access to valuable loot but also allows you to navigate dangerous environments more safely by disarming traps. It's a skill that rewards patience and persistence.