There are in fact other mods that let the player lock doors containers but i had some specific ideas for how i wanted this to work in my game and thought i d share the end result with you all.
Skyrim mod for locked doors.
This mod is opted in to receive donation points there are already some mods that allow you to lock doors but i implemented my own one without any spells lesser powers or equipable items.
For example lure a person into a room and lock the door.
Unequip any weapon from your right hand activate the object select the lock option tactical application.
You can divide enemy forces by restricting their movement.
In contrast in this mod you must have a key in your inventory.
Unequip any weapon from your right hand activate the object select the lock option tactical application.
In other words it has been designed to feel more native.
It s mostly a small immersion mod but it feels good to lock up your homes gates when leaving and it s nice to have the skeleton key be more functional.
You can even lock the enemy.
You can divide enemy forces by restricting their movement.
For example lure a person into a room and lock the door.
In contrast in this mod you must have a key in your inventory.
So what this does through a perk is give you the option of locking doors.
Lock doors perk description i didn t quite find what i was looking for in regards to mods locking doors there s one that does it through magic but i wanted a simpler and easier approach.