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Padlock Key

Padlock Key is a security item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 0.05. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Padlock Key at a glance

Padlock Key icon

Security Tools

It weighs 0.05.

Weight0.05
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What it is and how to use it

Tools unlock jobs: carpentry, mechanics, farming, fishing, cooking and more. Many recipes only need the tool to be in your inventory, not equipped.

More: Every tool · Crafting in Build 42.

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Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.KeyPadlockSecurity
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Quick answers

How much does the Padlock Key weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.05 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Padlock Key?

Base.KeyPadlock.

Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.