Lockpicking, or Dataspiking, is one of the most useful skills you can have in Star Wars Outlaws, but it can be just a bit tricky to get right. If you do, however, you will find the world filled with doors to open, boxes full of credits, and other kinds of loot to give you everything you want. With this skill mastered, 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 Outlaws, and you may find yourself on the wrong side of them for parts of the game. This is when lockpicking becomes essential, as you will have to find other ways into their lairs and not get caught. While you will be able to start lockpicking early in the game, knowing how to do it in a short amount of time is essential.

Where To Get The Data Spike

Getting The Lockpicking Ability

The Data Spike is the tool that Kay will need to start lockpicking and one that she has to find for her first mission in the game. She will approach a dealer to get the Data Spike fixed, and from there she has to do an assortment of things to get the right amount of credits. This will lead to pickpocketing, stealing, and some selling various valuables to one of two merchants in Canto Bight.

If you are struggling to find the 150 credits, use Nix's ability to highlight things in the area, which will usually lead you to items for him to fetch. Additionally, listen to the people around you as they will give you hints about where more valuables might be found.

However, once you have 150 credits you can return to the dealer and get your Data Spike back. From there, it is a matter of approaching the first mission where you will 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 little more complicated than it would first appear. Instead of using the analog sticks or manipulating the controller like in many other games, it is more of a rhythm-action mini-game. You will be able to hear a few beeps, and you have to match the rhythm in order to successfully lockpick anything across the Star Wars Outlaws.

This means you do have to have your sound on, although 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 will be shown a screen that gives you a couple of hints. This is where you can also change the setting to enable a UI helper. This will give you another visual cue if that helps you more than the audio.

Additionally, you are allowed to move the camera a little while lockpicking, which is helpful if you are sneaking around enemies and want to know if they are moving toward you again. If you are using a controller with haptic , the vibrations can also give you a hint as to when to press the button in time with the rhythmic beeping.

If you find yourself struggling, try closing your eyes and listening. It is sometimes easier to get the beat right if you are not waiting for the visual cue as the timing has to be fairly precise.

Lastly, if you are struggling even with the various cues and hints, you can go into the settings menu to change the difficulty of the Dataspiking. This can give you an advantage and allows for accessibility for players who may not be able to do this challenge. And that is all you need to know about lockpicking (or Dataspiking) in Star Wars Outlaws.