Idk man, maybe they changed it (seriously doubt it). Maybe someone who has done it recently can chime in.
Also, if you really need to, I can pick most paragon chests. I got Lockpicking at 98 so there are a couple I can't pick. There are also a ton of trustworthy ppl that are GM who will unlock em for free.
Ah.. Good info. Dungeon chests are different though. I know for a fact that a few on my list became available right after I hit 97.Actually you can't open any level 5 chests (wyrms/balron/greater blood/etc) till you are GM lockpick.
Moreover, having 95 skill (which is attainable with unattended macroing) lets you open chests up to 4, so you got 99% of lockpickers who can open lvl 4 chests and just some spare lockpicker who can open lvl 5... that sucks i know, even more if i think i'm still 97
Actually you can't open any level 5 chests (wyrms/balron/greater blood/etc) till you are GM lockpick.