# Skeleton Key ![[systems-pf2e-icons-equipment-held-items-skeleton-key.webp|150]] A grinning skull tops the bow of this macabre key. This key can be used in place of thieves' toolkit when attempting to Pick a Lock, and it grants a +1 item bonus to the Thievery check. If the _skeleton key_ becomes broken due to a critical failure on the check, it works as normal thieves' toolkit and loses its benefits until repaired. **Activate—Loosen Lock** F (manipulate) **Frequency** once per day **Trigger** You attempt to Pick a Lock but haven't rolled yet * * * **Effect** The key casts _[[Knock]]_ on the lock you're trying to pick.