Lockpicking, or Dataspiking, is one of the most useful skills you can have Star Wars OutlawsBut it can be just a little tricky to get right. If you do, however, you will find the world full of Doors to open, boxes full of credits, and other kinds of loot To give you everything you want. With this mastered skill, you will be able to sneak into even the most dangerous syndicate hideout you can find.
You will have to do a fair amount of business with various syndicates in Star Wars OutlawsAnd you may find yourself on the wrong side of them for parts of the game. This is when lockpicking becomes essential, viz You will have to find other ways into their lair and not get caught. Although you will be able to start lockpicking early in the game, it is essential to know how to do it in a short amount of time.
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Where to get the Data Spike
Get the lockpicking ability
The Data Spike is the tool Kay will need to start lockpicking And one she needs to find for her first mission in the game. She will approach a dealer to get the Data Spike fixed, and from there she must do a variety of things to get the right amount of credit. This will lead to harassing, stealing, and sometimes selling various valuable things To one of two merchants in Canto Bight.
If you are struggling to find the 150 credits, Use Nix’s ability to highlight items in the areaWhich will usually lead you to things for him to bring. Additionally, listen to the people around you as they will give you hints about where more valuables can be found.
However, once you have 150 credits you can return to the dealer And get your data spike back. From there, it’s a matter of approaching the first mission where you’ll first begin to master the art of lockpicking.
How to use the Data Spike to lockpick
Rhythm and timing
Lockpicking turns out to be a bit more complicated than it would appear at first. Instead of using the analog sticks or manipulating the controller like in many other games, this is More of a rhythm-fight mini-game. You will be able to hear a few beeps, and you have to Match the rhythm in order to successfully lockpick something across the map of Star Wars Outlaws.
This means you have to have your health on, though There is also a light that will light up to cue you in On the rhythm if you have hearing issues. When you first attempt to use the Data Spike, you’ll be shown a screen that gives a couple of hints. This is where you can also change the setting Give a helper. This will give you another visual cue if that helps you more than the audio.
Moreover, you are Allowed to move the camera slightly while lockpickingWhich is useful if you’re sneaking around enemies and want to know if they’re moving towards you again. If you use a controller with haptic feedback, the Vibrations can also give you a hint when to press the button in time with the rhythmic beep.
If you find yourself struggling, Try to close your eyes and listen. It’s sometimes easier to get the hit right if you’re not waiting for the visual cue, because the timing has to be quite precise.
Finally, if you are struggling even with the various cues and hints, you Can go into the settings menu to change the difficulty of the dataspeak. This can give you an advantage and allows accessibility for players who may not be able to do the challenge. And that’s all you need to know about lockpicking (or dataspeaking) in Star Wars Outlaws.