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|japanese = さいごのかぎ | |japanese = さいごのかぎ | ||
|names = Final key | |names = Final key | ||
|games = | |games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}} | ||
|buy = N/A | |buy = N/A | ||
|sell = Cannot be sold. | |sell = Cannot be sold. | ||
|effect = Unlocks any lock. | |effect = Unlocks any lock. | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Ultimate Key''' is a recurring magical item that can change it's appearance to fit any possible lock. It is necessary to advance the later stages of a game's story, usually by opening a jail door. | |||
The '''Ultimate Key''' (Originally '''Final Key''') is a recurring magical item that can change it's appearance to fit any possible lock. It is necessary to advance the later stages of a game's story, usually by opening a jail door. | |||
==Types of Doors== | ==Types of Doors== | ||
The | The Ultimate Key opens all the types of doors in {{Dragon Quest III}}. This includes thief doors (yellow, plain), magic doors (silver, ornate), and final doors (grey, prison-like). As the final key opens all 3 types of doors, it renders the other key types obsolete. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The ''' | The '''Ultimate Key''' is found at the [[List of shrines in Dragon Quest III#Shrine of Final Key|Final Key Shrine]], which requires a mini-quest to be completed in order to enter the shrine. | ||
====Location==== | ====Location==== | ||
Acquiring the | Acquiring the Ultimate Key is one of the first major tasks the player must accomplish after receiving the ship in [[Portoga]]. It requires visiting at least 3 separate locations. | ||
=====[[Lanson]]===== | =====[[Lanson]]===== | ||
The village has an item shop which sells [[Fading Jenny]]s. These herbs turn the Hero's party invisible for a short amount of time. At least one herb or the spell [[Fade]] is needed to proceed. | The village has an [[item shop]] which sells [[Fading Jenny]]s. These herbs turn the {{Hero 3}}'s party invisible for a short amount of time. At least one herb or the spell [[Fade]] is needed to proceed. | ||
=====[[Edina]]===== | =====[[Edina]]===== | ||
The castle is guarded so that outsiders may not enter by normal means. By using | The castle is guarded so that outsiders may not enter by normal means. By using a Fading Jenny, the Hero's party can sneak by the sentries guarding the entrance. Inside, there is a boulder puzzle located on the second floor which must be solved. The player must push three boulders around water hazards into a straight line on the north wall. After successfully completing the puzzle, the Hero is rewarded with the [[Bottomless Pot]]. | ||
=====North Central Sea and Final Key Shrine===== | =====North Central Sea and Final Key Shrine===== | ||
In the north central sea (just north of where the two peninsula cross each other), there is a small grouping of shoals in a 'T' pattern. By guiding the ship adjacent to the south center shoal, the hero can use the Vase of Drought to raise the [[ | In the north central sea (just north of where the two peninsula cross each other), there is a small grouping of shoals in a 'T' pattern. By guiding the ship adjacent to the south center shoal, the hero can use the Vase of Drought to raise the [[Shallows Shrine]]. Inside the shrine, the final key is located inside a {{chest}}. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The '''Ultimate Key''' is given by the Queen of [[Femiscyra]] after confronting the rosary thief. It is needed to obtain the | The '''Ultimate Key''' is given by the Queen of [[Femiscyra]] after confronting the rosary thief. It is needed to obtain the {{Zenithian shield{{ in the basement of [[Femiscyra]] Castle. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The '''Ultimate Key''' is obtained after defeating [[Bjørn the Behemoose]]. It is necessary to open the door in the [[Estuary Sanctuary]] leading to the portal to [[Nadiria]]. | The '''Ultimate Key''' is obtained after defeating [[Bjørn the Behemoose]]. It is necessary to open the door in the [[Estuary Sanctuary]] leading to the portal to [[Nadiria]]. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
The '''Ultimate Key''' is found at [[Sunken Ship]], which requires a [[Lorelei's Harp]] to be found. | The '''Ultimate Key''' is found at [[Sunken Ship]], which requires a [[Lorelei's Harp]] to be found. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The '''Ultimate Key''' is found at [[Cathedral of Light]]. | The '''Ultimate Key''' is found at [[Cathedral of Light]]. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The '''Ultimate Key''' is given by [[Marta]] shortly before she is murdered by [[Rhapthorne]]. It is needed to find the pirate's map. | The '''Ultimate Key''' is given by [[Marta]] shortly before she is murdered by [[Rhapthorne]]. It is needed to find the pirate's map. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
The '''Ultimate Key''' is obtained in the [[Gortress]] after defeating [[Goreham-Hogg]]. It is needed to free the captured [[celestrian]]s. | The '''Ultimate Key''' is obtained in the [[Gortress]] after defeating [[Goreham-Hogg]]. It is needed to free the captured [[celestrian]]s. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQIV_Final_Key.png|{{Dragon Quest IV}}. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||