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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 = ''[[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]]''
|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.
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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 its 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 final 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.
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==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The '''Final 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.
The '''Ultimate Key''' is found at the [[Shallows Shrine]], which requires a mini-quest to be completed in order to enter the shrine.
====Location====
====Location====
Acquiring the final 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.
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]]=====
=====[[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. 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]]=====
=====[[Edina]]=====
The castle is guarded so that outsiders may not enter by normal means. By using and invisibility herb, 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]].
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 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 [[List of shrines in Dragon Quest III#Shrine of Final Key|Final Key Shrine]]. Inside the shrine, the final key is located inside a chest.
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}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
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 Femicyra Castle.
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]]''===
==={{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 obtain the Zenithian armour in [[Crocodilopolis]] as well opening the door in the [[Estuary Sanctuary]] leading to the portal to [[Nadiria]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{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.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The '''Ultimate Key''' is found at [[Cathedral of Light]].
The '''Ultimate Key''' is found at [[Cathedral of Light]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{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.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{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>
Image:DQIV_Final_Key.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
DQIV_Final_Key.png|{{Dragon Quest IV}}.
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</gallery></center>



Latest revision as of 15:52, 28 July 2023

Ultimate key
DQVIIIUltimateKey.png
Japanese さいごのかぎ
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Final key
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Effect Unlocks any lock.

The Ultimate Key (Originally Final Key) is a recurring magical item that can change its 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[edit]

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[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Ultimate Key is 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 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]