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|japanese = とうぞくのかぎ
|japanese = とうぞくのかぎ
|romaji = Tōzoku no kagi
|names = Burglar's key
|names = Burglar's key
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{DQ1HD}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The '''''Thief's Key''''' is an item in {{Dragon Quest III}}. It is the first key acquired in the game. The key is held by an old man at the top of the [[Dreamer's Tower]]. The key is able to open yellow doors.
The Thief's Key was invented by [[Kirk Buzzer]], who lost it before his imprisonment in the [[Aliahan]] dungeon. It is the first key acquired in the game and is held by an old man at the top of the [[Dreamer's Tower]]. The key is able to open yellow doors.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDItem
|header=[[File:ICON-Thief's Key III HD.png]]
|name=<big>Thief's key</big>
|kanji=とうぞくのかぎ
|description=Master thief Kirk Buzzer's finest creation. Opens all the world's red doors
|effect=Opens simple locks
|price=N/A
|location=[[Dreamer's Tower]]
}}
 
==={{DQ1HD}}===
 
Single-use magic keys are replaced with the now-standard three-key system. The Thief's Key is being sold at an outrageous price by a swindler in [[Galenholm]], but it is subsequently stolen from him by the descendant of [[Robbin' 'Ood]], active under the same name. The player then goes to the [[Craggy Cave]], where "Robbin' 'Ood" eventually gives it to him.
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
 
The Thief's Key replaces the old Silver Key and is given to the [[Luminaries]] by the [[Chancellor of Moonbrooke]].


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The '''Thief's Key''' is given to [[Alena]] in {{DQ4 Chapter 2}} after she saves [[Anya]] from the kidnappers, and is needed to get through [[Birdsong Tower]]. In {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, she still has the key upon joining up with the {{Hero 4}}. The Thief's Key unlocks blue doors.
The Thief's Key is given to [[Alena]] in {{DQ4 Chapter 2}} after she saves [[Anya]] from the kidnappers, and is needed to get through [[Birdsong Tower]]. In {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, she still has the key upon joining up with the {{Hero 4}}. The Thief's Key unlocks blue doors.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
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==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
:''"Opens most [[treasure chest]]s." - in-game description''
:''"Opens most [[treasure chest]]s." - in-game description''
The '''Thief's Key''' is made by combining an [[Iron nail]] and a [[Bronze knife]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
The Thief's Key is made by combining an [[Iron nail]] and a [[Bronze knife]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].


The [[armour shop]] merchant in [[Farebury]] leaves the recipe for the Key under the [[church]] bell after [[Trode]] is chased out of town.
The [[armour shop]] merchant in [[Farebury]] leaves the recipe for the Key under the [[church]] bell after [[Trode]] is chased out of town.
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:''"A key capable of opening ordinary treasure chests." - in-game description''
:''"A key capable of opening ordinary treasure chests." - in-game description''


The '''Thief's Key''' is an important item in {{Dragon Quest IX}}. The Thief's key is provided by [[Cap'n Max Meddlin']] when the {{Hero 9}}'s tally of handed-in [[Mini medal]]s reaches four. It can be used to open locked [[treasure chest]]s.
The Thief's Key is an important item in {{Dragon Quest IX}}. The Thief's key is provided by [[Cap'n Max Meddlin']] when the {{Hero 9}}'s tally of handed-in [[Mini medal]]s reaches four. It can be used to open locked [[treasure chest]]s.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
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==See Also==
==See Also==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIV Thiefs Key.png|{{IV}} {{Famicom}} art.
Thief's key artwork DQIII GBC.jpg|''Dragon Quest III'', 2001
DQ VIII Android Thief's Key Recipe.jpg|Thief's Key recipe in [[Farebury]] from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQIV Thiefs Key.png|''Dragon Quest IV'', 1990
DQ VIII Android Thief's Key Recipe.jpg|Thief's key recipe in [[Farebury]] from ''Dragon Quest VIII''. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
{{DQIII}}
{{DQIV}}


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Latest revision as of 07:49, 30 December 2025

Thief's key
DQVIIIThiefsKey.png
Japanese とうぞくのかぎ
Romaji Tōzoku no kagi
Old localizations Burglar's key
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Effect Unlocks certain doors and/or chests.
The Hero from Dragon Quest IV with the Thief's key

The Thief's Key is a recurring item that is needed to unlock certain doors and/or chests in the Dragon Quest series. It's usually the first key in the game to be found.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Thief's Key was invented by Kirk Buzzer, who lost it before his imprisonment in the Aliahan dungeon. It is the first key acquired in the game and is held by an old man at the top of the Dreamer's Tower. The key is able to open yellow doors.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

ICON-Thief's Key III HD.png Thief's key (とうぞくのかぎ) DRAGONQUEST III HD2D Logo 800px.png
Description
Master thief Kirk Buzzer's finest creation. Opens all the world's red doors
Effect
Opens simple locks
Price Location
N/A Dreamer's Tower



Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Single-use magic keys are replaced with the now-standard three-key system. The Thief's Key is being sold at an outrageous price by a swindler in Galenholm, but it is subsequently stolen from him by the descendant of Robbin' 'Ood, active under the same name. The player then goes to the Craggy Cave, where "Robbin' 'Ood" eventually gives it to him.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

The Thief's Key replaces the old Silver Key and is given to the Luminaries by the Chancellor of Moonbrooke.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The Thief's Key is given to Alena in Chapter 2 after she saves Anya from the kidnappers, and is needed to get through Birdsong Tower. In Chapter 5, she still has the key upon joining up with the Hero. The Thief's Key unlocks blue doors.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Thief's Key can first be purchased at the The Bazaar in Haggleton. The price for it starts at 2,000 gold coins, but it can be bartered down to 200. The shop selling it closes after the Ra's Mirror is obtained.

It is also available for 200 gold coins at the item shop in the inn at Somnia in the Lower World. The shop closes after Murdaw is defeated.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Thief's Key can first be purchased at the Pilgrim's Perdition for 470 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

"Opens most treasure chests." - in-game description

The Thief's Key is made by combining an Iron nail and a Bronze knife in the Alchemy Pot.

The armour shop merchant in Farebury leaves the recipe for the Key under the church bell after Trode is chased out of town.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

"A key capable of opening ordinary treasure chests." - in-game description

The Thief's Key is an important item in Dragon Quest IX. The Thief's key is provided by Cap'n Max Meddlin' when the Hero's tally of handed-in Mini medals reaches four. It can be used to open locked treasure chests.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

See Also[edit]

Gallery[edit]