Security lockers are special loot containers that occasionally appear in high‑value interiors. When you walk up to one without the required perk, the interaction text shows 0/1 Security Breach in red. They are visually distinct from standard lockers and are labeled as Security; you’ll often spot them in notable points of interest. Examples include the hydroponic farm on Dam and behind the door at City Town Hall in Buried City. Not every run will spawn them, and not every key‑locked room contains one, but these are reliable places to check.

Quick reference

Locker type Security locker (distinct from standard lockers; labeled Security)
Blocked prompt 0/1 Security Breach appears until the perk is learned
Required skill Security Breach (Survival tree)
Points needed Invest 36 Skill Points in the Survival tree to unlock
How to reach the skill tree Raider section → Skill Tree (leftmost icon under your character)
Where to look for lockers High‑value interiors; examples include Dam (hydroponic farm) and Buried City (City Town Hall behind a key door)
Loot profile Multiple items per locker, with chances for higher‑rarity items and recipes/blueprints

Open security lockers (Security Breach perk requirement)

Security lockers can only be opened after learning the Security Breach skill from the Survival tree. Until then, the 0/1 Security Breach prompt blocks access.

  • Earn Skill Points by leveling up through normal play (looting, scavenging, and combat grant XP).
  • From the main screen, go to the Raider section (on a controller, tab with RB/R1), then open the Skill Tree via the leftmost icon under your character.
  • Switch to the Survival tree and invest points along the route to Security Breach. This node sits late in the tree and requires 36 points invested in Survival before you can unlock it.
  • Once Security Breach is learned, return to a security locker and interact to open it.

Tip: If the prompt still shows 0/1 Security Breach after you’ve learned the perk, make sure you’re targeting a security locker (not a standard locker) and are close enough for the interaction to appear.

Loot expectations from security lockers

Security lockers are worth checking when you see them. They can contain multiple items per open and have a chance to grant higher‑rarity loot compared to basic containers.

  • Item count: typically several items per locker.
  • Quality: better‑than‑average drops are possible; recipes/blueprints can appear.
  • Variety: expect useful consumables and gear‑progression items alongside equipment.

Note: Loot outcomes vary by run. Treat security lockers as valuable opportunities rather than guaranteed sources of a specific item.

Is Security Breach worth your Skill Points?

Security Breach is positioned late in the Survival tree and demands a sizable investment (36 Survival points to reach and unlock). The trade‑off is timing: committing to Security Breach early can delay other perks that might support your preferred combat or mobility build. If your runs focus on efficient looting, steady gear upgrades, and extracting with quality items, Security Breach is a strong pickup. If you prioritize movement or combat talents first, you may reasonably delay it until your core build is in place.

Fast checklist

  • See 0/1 Security Breach on a locker → you need the perk.
  • Open Raider → Skill Tree → Survival; invest 36 points and unlock Security Breach.
  • Return to the locker and interact to open it.
  • Prioritize if you value reliable loot spikes; delay if you’re still building core combat/mobility perks.

If you regularly route through named interiors and want dependable chances at better loot and recipes, plan to unlock Security Breach as a medium‑term goal and start checking the known spots during each run.