The ability to open and close any security system without the need of the key, pass code, etc. Sub-power of Access Manipulation. Advanced form of Lock-Picking.
Capabilities
The user can lock/unlock and/or activate/deactivate any/every device/system of security (latches, levers, knobs, handles, bolts, rigs, ropes, etc.) that can be used as the method to lock a gate, door or window.
Associations
- Absolute Access
- Access Manipulation
- Door Manipulation
- Key Manipulation
- Lock Manipulation
- Lock-Picking
- Sealing
Limitations
- Access and Occlusion is rarely a persons only power, so it is often used sparingly.
- Often needs to be in contact or very close quarters with locking device.
- Function Impairment might render a door lock inoperable even when it should be.
- Some security systems/devices may be imbued with a counter-measure that prevents them from being unlocked.
Known Users
- Anodites (Ben 10)
- Gwen Tennyson
- Charmcaster (Ben 10)
- Michael Morningstar (Ben 10)
- Aggregor (Ben 10)
- Honey (Breath of Fire III)
- Hei (Darker than Black)
- The Key (DC Comics)
- Blondie Lockes (Ever After High)
- Unlocking and Locking Charms users (Harry Potter)
- Inspector Gadget (Inspector Gadget)
- Keyblade wielders (Kingdom Hearts)
- Twilight Sparkle/Sci-Twi (My Little Pony: Equestria Girls)
- Door (Neverwhere)
- Hacker Programs (ReBoot)
- Mouse
- Jill Valentine (Resident Evil)
- Fleabyte (Sonic the Comic)
- Sophia Esteed (Star Ocean); via Connection
- Beatrice (Umineko When They Cry)
- Lock Heart (Valkyrie Crusade)
Known Objects
- Sonic Screwdrivers (Doctor Who)
- Hand of Glory (European Folklore)
- Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts)
- Sonic Lipstick (Sarah Jack Adventures)
Gallery
Severus Snape (Harry Potter) using the Locking Charm to slam the door in Peter Pettigrew's face, locking him out.
The Hand of Glory (European Folklore) was rumored to have the power to unlock any door in its vicinity.