How to Open Scatty's Chest in Gothic Remake

Lockpicking in Gothic Remake can be a frustrating challenge, especially for players new to the game. When Fingers tasks you with opening Scatty's chest to steal his ring during the early A Ring for Fingers quest, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. However, successfully opening this chest can be a key step in gaining the favor of the Shadows and joining the Old Camp, one of the three main camp factions. Below, we walk you through a step-by-step guide to open Scatty's chest without breaking all your lockpicks.

Locating Scatty's Chest

You can find Scatty's chest inside his hut, which is directly to your lower left when you're speaking to Fingers. Since Scatty runs the arena, his hut is easily identifiable by the long red banner to the left of the door, weapons displayed on the wall, and a noticeboard hanging outside. He will leave his hut in the morning to head to the arena, giving you the perfect opportunity to enter and open the chest.

Once inside, the chest you need to open is straight ahead. Before attempting to open it, it's a good idea to save your progress. This way, if you run out of lockpicks or make a mistake, you can reload your save and try again.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Opening Scatty's Chest

As demonstrated in the video, here is the order you need to move the plates to open Scatty's chest, numbered from front to back:

  • Move the third plate to the left five times.
  • Move the fifth plate to the left five times.
  • Move the fourth plate to the left four times.
  • Move the fifth plate to the left four times.
  • Move the second plate to the right four times.
  • Move the fifth plate to the left four times.
  • Move the first plate to the right two times.
  • Move the third plate to the left two times.
  • Move the fourth plate to the left once.

Inside the chest, you'll find Scatty's Ring, which you need to give to Fingers to complete his side quest. This will grant you 100 XP and his support in joining the Old Camp. If you don't have the quest or don't want to join this faction, you can sell the ring instead. You'll also find a bunch of junk, 16 ore nuggets, and a pickaxe, which you should grab if you don't already have one. The pickaxe will allow you to mine ore in the Old Mine.

Here are a few additional tips for success:

  • Use a lockpick with high skill to increase your chances of opening the chest without breaking it.
  • Take your time and be precise with each movement.
  • If you're struggling, consider practicing on other lockable objects in the game to improve your lockpicking skills.

By following these steps, you should be able to open Scatty's chest with ease and complete the A Ring for Fingers quest successfully.