diff --git a/Breakables.lua b/Breakables.lua
index 715b4a4..284b4ab 100644
--- a/Breakables.lua
+++ b/Breakables.lua
@@ -471,6 +471,8 @@ function Breakables:RegisterEvents()
 
 	self:RegisterEvent("MODIFIER_STATE_CHANGED", "FindBreakables")
 	self:RegisterEvent("SPELLS_CHANGED", "OnSpellsChanged")
+	-- this will show lockboxes if the player gains a level that then enables opening that box
+	self:RegisterEvent("PLAYER_LEVEL_UP", "FindBreakables")
 
 	if ShouldHookTradeskillUpdate then
 		self:RegisterEvent("TRADE_SKILL_UPDATE", "OnTradeSkillUpdate")