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This article is about the blacksmith-made general unlocking tools. For the key to the Scholomance, see Skeleton Key.
Skeleton keys are created and used by blacksmiths to unlock locked doors and containers. They were stored on the smith's keyring prior to Patch 4.2.
A Rogue's lockpicking is preferable because skeleton keys are consumed when a lock is opened, but skeleton keys will do in a pinch. Note that keys are not consumed if the unlock attempt is unsuccessful.