A/D-first output
Results say exactly which in-game key to press: A or D.
Guided Mapping
Enter before and after pin positions; the tool detects Same and Opposite links.
Plate image reference
Use the image to match Plate 1, Plate 2, and the rest correctly.
No-mod workflow
Runs locally in your browser. No game files, save edits, or account.
Gothic 1 Remake lockpicking
This page focuses on Gothic 1 Remake lockpicking for the remake's moving-plate mechanic. Use it when the lock shows plates, seven positions, and A/D input instead of an old fixed combination.
If you mean the original Gothic 1 rather than the remake, mechanics and fixed combinations may differ.
Start here
New to Gothic Remake lockpicking? Follow these four steps.
- Count the plates and pick that number in step 1.
- Set each current pin position (1-7, where 4 is the center target).
- Test the suggested A or D key on one plate, then enter the after positions.
- Repeat for every plate, then press Solve.
Loads a solvable 5-plate example so you can see the A/D output right away.
In-game controls
- A = move the selected plate left
- D = move the selected plate right
- W / S = select another plate
- Save before each mapping test
We show keys, not visual pin direction.
0 Plate numbering reference
Reverse Plate Numbering switches the image and plate labels to match references that start from the inner/back plate. Click again to return to the default outer-to-inner order.
1 What do you see?
Supports 3–7 plates. Most Gothic Remake lockpicking puzzles appear to use 4–7. Each plate has 7 pin positions; position 4 is the center target.
Default path: use Guided Mapping below. If you already know the lock matrix, open Advanced settings and switch to Expert Matrix.
Advanced settings
Already know Same, Opp., or Gone for each plate? Switch to Expert Matrix.
2 Current pin positions
Click each plate's current pin position from 1 to 7. Position 4 is the center target. The UI uses 1–7; the algorithm internally converts them to -3..+3.
3 Guided Mapping
Follow the current plate only: save or reload, press one A/D key once, record the after positions, then map that plate.
3A. Test one plate
3B. After one key press
Enter what the lock looks like after that single key press. Do not solve yet; this only maps one row.
5 Safe A/D solution
When every plate is mapped, solve produces the in-game A/D sequence. Copy the steps or create a share link for Discord, Reddit, Steam, or a friend.
How Gothic 1 Remake lockpicking maps to the solver
Use the plate view
Start with what you can see: plate count and pin positions. The solver uses UI positions 1-7 and internally converts them to a safe search model.
Avoid old Gothic 1 assumptions
Do not assume every Gothic 1 guide applies to Gothic 1 Remake. Use this tool when the puzzle shows moving plates and A/D input rather than a fixed left/right combination list.
Built for Gothic 1 Remake searches
This page is a focused entry point for Gothic 1 Remake lockpick solver and Gothic 1 Remake lockpicking guide searches. It does not promise a fixed answer for every named chest; it gives a process and solver for the lock state in front of you.
Common Gothic 1 Remake lockpicking mistakes
- Reversing the plate numbering, so plate 1 and plate 7 are swapped.
- Mixing up the visual pin direction with the A/D key direction.
- Testing both A and D when one safe key test per plate is enough.
- Forgetting to reload before mapping the next plate.
- Typing Same/Opposite by hand when Guided Mapping can detect it.
FAQ
Do I need to test both A and D for each plate?
No. One safe key test is enough for each plate. If the recommended key is unsafe at an edge, reload and test the opposite key for that same plate.
Is Gothic 1 Remake lockpicking the same as the original Gothic 1?
No. The original Gothic 1 used a fixed left/right letter combination per lock. The Remake uses moving plates with seven pin positions, so this solver targets the Remake mechanic, not the old combination locks.
Does this solver work for the original Gothic 1?
It is built for the Remake's plate puzzle. The original game's letter-combination locks do not use moving plates, so they are out of scope.
Why use a solver for Gothic 1 Remake locks?
The Remake's coupled plates make guessing risky. Guided Mapping detects the links from your before and after positions, so you avoid broken picks.
What do Same, Opp., and Gone mean?
Same means the affected plate follows the same key effect. Opp. means it moves the opposite way. Gone marks a removed link and is treated as no effect.
Fan-made tool. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Alkimia Interactive, THQ Nordic, or the Gothic Remake development team.
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