
Building
Key Lock
lock.key
Place on a door to prevent unwelcome guests. You can create a key to share with your friends, don't let it fall in the wrong hands!
Crafting
| ×75 |
Hand craftCraft time: 15s
Blueprint
Default blueprint — known from the start, no research required.
Recycling
Decay & Upkeep
0 min
Decay (outside)
0 min
Decay (inside)
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