Dark Souls 2 SOTFS – How to Identify a Trap Chest

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How can you tell if a chest is a mimic?

Best Answer

You can tell if a chest is a mimic by looking at it, you don't need to actually hit it (although that works just as well). Mimics actually have a lock on the chest, where real chests do not. I didn't take a picture, but I believe it is the same for metal chests.