Lockingpicking is a notable skill in Skyrim, and one fan has decided to turn this mechanic into a real-life item by 3D printing an impressively accurate replica of the game's lock and lockpick tools. There are so many different ways to play The Elder Scrolls 5, whether it's as a mighty warrior, a fearsome mage, a peaceful bard, or a thief that stalks the streets at night. Everyone has their preferred build and there's no one version of the Dragonborn that represents the correct way to play.
For those who like to go the stealthy route, it's important to learn lockpicking in Skyrim. The ability to break into people's houses or open locked chests is a skill that always needs to be improved to make thievery a breeze. Any fan of the 2011 Bethesda RPG not only knows the value of having a ton of lockpicks, but is also very familiar with the image that shows on-screen whenever they're about to break into something. And one player has decided to bring such an asset to real life.
In a recent post on Reddit, user Yugiwow showed a couple of images from their recreation of the famous lockpicking from Skyrim, particularly the standard lock and lockpick tools that accompany the act of thievery. It's a pretty incredible replica of the in-game image, with a lot of detail that's gone into the real-world prop. The creator says this item has been 3D printed and hand painted. Anyone who's interested in the item can purchase it from the user's Etsy shop, where it is currently priced at $85. Yugiwow also has some more Elder Scrolls-themed 3D printed accoutrements, including the Dragon Claw and the Skyrim skeleton key.
More images can be found on the Reddit thread here.
It goes to show how impactful the game has been over the years that players are keen to bring some of its assets to life. There have been numerous other examples of TES5 fans putting their artistic skills to use with cosplay outfits, drawings, and there was even someone who did Skyrim's map made out of wood. It seems the 11-year-old game continues to inspire a lot of great artwork.
With its huge open world that spans hundreds of hours, Skyrim is still pulling in players after all these years. True that many fans are now ready to move on to the next installment, but seeing as almost no one knows when The Elder Scrolls 6 will finally see the light of day, the 2011 release will continue to keep gamers entertained for a good while longer.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is available for PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: Etsy