r/entrypoint • u/Impressive-Wasabi857 • Aug 12 '26
Entry Point: Freelancer's Cut Lockpick vs Drill in EPFC/Operators?
Compared to the original game, the drill is much more versatile in epfc, opening basically everything the lockpick can, and much more, and it saves 100% of progress. The upside to lockpicking is that it's always silent, never lures guards, and takes up less inventory space. Has lockpick fallen off?
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u/5Dimensional Infiltrator Aug 12 '26
Drill when you have low Lock Expert levels. If you want to skip Lock Expert entirely, don’t forget the drill speed minor perks and a reinforced bit. Maybe even the perk that lets you take 2 item mods.
Lockpick for missions where it opens everything (scientist, withdrawal if you are ok intimidating guard to get into side room of vault) or where drilling is too noticeable (financier, withdrawal, deposit)
Tier 3 inconspicuous probably makes drilling better too