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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Ultimate key | |title = ''Ultimate key'' | ||
|image = [[Image:DQVIIIUltimateKey.png|center|200px]] | |image = [[Image:DQVIIIUltimateKey.png|center|200px]] | ||
|japanese = | |japanese = さいごのかぎ | ||
|romaji=Saigo no kagi | |||
|names = Final key | |names = Final key | ||
|games = | |games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}} | ||
|buy = | |buy = N/A | ||
|sell = | |sell = Cannot be sold. | ||
|effect = | |effect = Unlocks any lock. | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Ultimate Key''' is a recurring magical item that can change its appearance to fit any possible lock, as opposed to the [[Magic Key]] which can only undo magical seals on doors and the [[Thief's Key]] being designed to break simple locks. It is necessary to advance the later stages of a game's story, usually by opening a jail door. | |||
The | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ1HD}}=== | ||
The | The Ultimate Key is dropped by [[Spiketail]] following its defeat in Kol. It is required to access the towers of the Shrine of Rain. This game introduces locked chests that can only be opened with certain keys. The Ultimate Key can open grey-colored chests and doors. | ||
==={{DQ2HD}}=== | |||
The Ultimate Key is given to the Scions of Erdrick by the priest in the [[Shrine of Rendarak|Rendarak Shrine]]. As with the previous game, certain chests are locked unless the player has the correct key to open them. | |||
==={{DQ3}}=== | |||
The Ultimate Keyis found at the [[Shallows 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 2 separate locations. | ||
=====[[ | =====[[Lanson]]===== | ||
The village has an item shop which sells [[ | 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. An herb needs to be purchased here, or otherwise the party must grind a [[Mage]] or [[Sage]] to Lv33 to learn [[Fade]] as an alternative. | ||
=====[[ | =====[[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 or the Fade spell, the {{Hero 3}}'s {{Party 3}} 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 3}} 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 | 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 3}} can use the [[Bottomless Pot]] to raise the [[Shallows Shrine]]. Inside the shrine, the final key is located inside a {{chest}}. | ||
=== | |||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
{{DQIIIHDItem | |||
|header=[[File:ICON-Ultimate Key III HD.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Ultimate Key</big> | |||
|kanji=さいごのかぎ | |||
|description=Found inside the Shallows Shrine, this key is capable of opening any door in the entire world | |||
|effect=Opens every door | |||
|price=N/A | |||
|location=[[Shallows Shrine]] | |||
}} | |||
=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The | The Ultimate Key is given by the Queen of [[Femiscyra]] after confronting the [[Kirk Buzzer|rosary thief]]. It is needed to obtain the {{Zenithian shield}} in the basement of [[Femiscyra]] Castle. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The | The Ultimate Key is obtained after defeating [[Bjørn the Behemoose]]. It is necessary to obtain the Zenithian armour in [[Crocodilopolis]] as well opening the door in the [[Estuary Sanctuary]] leading to the portal to [[Nadiria]]. | ||
===' | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
The | 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]]. | |||
==={{DQ8}}=== | |||
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. | |||
==={{DQ11}}=== | |||
The Ultimate Key is obtained in a chest located in [[Havens Above]]. The Key is only obtainable in the post-game. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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*[[Thief's Key]] | *[[Thief's Key]] | ||
*[[Magic Key]] | *[[Magic Key]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Floodgate key]] | ||
*[[Key to Coburg]] | *[[Key to Coburg]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
Ultimate key artwork DQIII GBC.jpg|''Dragon Quest III'', 2001 | |||
DQIV_Final_Key.png|''Dragon Quest IV'', 1990 | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
{{DQIII}} | {{DQIII}} | ||
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{{DQV}} | {{DQV}} | ||
{{DQVI}} | {{DQVI}} | ||
{{DQVII}} | |||
{{DQVIII}} | {{DQVIII}} | ||
{{DQIX}} | {{DQIX}} | ||
{{DQXI}} | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VI items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:20, 17 November 2025
| Ultimate key | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Japanese | さいごのかぎ |
| Romaji | Saigo no kagi |
| Old localizations | Final key |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Unlocks any lock. |
The Ultimate Key is a recurring magical item that can change its appearance to fit any possible lock, as opposed to the Magic Key which can only undo magical seals on doors and the Thief's Key being designed to break simple locks. It is necessary to advance the later stages of a game's story, usually by opening a jail door.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]
The Ultimate Key is dropped by Spiketail following its defeat in Kol. It is required to access the towers of the Shrine of Rain. This game introduces locked chests that can only be opened with certain keys. The Ultimate Key can open grey-colored chests and doors.
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]
The Ultimate Key is given to the Scions of Erdrick by the priest in the Rendarak Shrine. As with the previous game, certain chests are locked unless the player has the correct key to open them.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The Ultimate Keyis found at the Shallows Shrine, which requires a mini-quest to be completed in order to enter the shrine.
Location[edit]
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 2 separate locations.
Lanson[edit]
The village has an item shop which sells Fading Jennys. These herbs turn the Hero's party invisible for a short amount of time. An herb needs to be purchased here, or otherwise the party must grind a Mage or Sage to Lv33 to learn Fade as an alternative.
Edina[edit]
The castle is guarded so that outsiders may not enter by normal means. By using a Fading Jenny or the Fade spell, 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[edit]
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 Bottomless Pot to raise the Shallows Shrine. Inside the shrine, the final key is located inside a chest.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
 Ultimate Key (さいごのかぎ) |  |
| Description | |||
| Found inside the Shallows Shrine, this key is capable of opening any door in the entire world | |||
| Effect | |||
| Opens every door | |||
| Price | Location | ||
| N/A | Shallows Shrine | ||
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
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.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
The Ultimate Key is obtained after defeating Bjørn the Behemoose. It is necessary to obtain the Zenithian armour in Crocodilopolis as well opening the door in the Estuary Sanctuary leading to the portal to Nadiria.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
The Ultimate Key is found at Sunken Ship, which requires a Lorelei's Harp to be found.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
The Ultimate Key is found at Cathedral of Light.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
The Ultimate Key is given by Marta shortly before she is murdered by Rhapthorne. It is needed to find the pirate's map.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
The Ultimate Key is obtained in the Gortress after defeating Goreham-Hogg. It is needed to free the captured celestrians.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
The Ultimate Key is obtained in a chest located in Havens Above. The Key is only obtainable in the post-game.
See Also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Dragon Quest III, 2001
Dragon Quest IV, 1990
