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[[ | {{Item | ||
|title = Thief's key | |||
[[Image:Hero | |image = [[Image:DQVIIIThiefsKey.png|center|160px]] | ||
The '''Thief's Key''' is a recurring item that is needed to | |japanese = とうぞくのかぎ | ||
|romaji = Tōzoku no kagi | |||
|names = Burglar's key | |||
|games = {{DQ1HD}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{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}} | |||
|buy = n/a | |||
|sell = | |||
|effect = Unlocks certain doors and/or chests. | |||
}} | |||
[[Image:Hero and ThiefsKey.png|right|thumb|200px|The {{Hero 4}} from {{Dragon Quest IV}} with the Thief's key]] | |||
The '''Thief's Key''' is a recurring item that is needed to undo simple locks in the {{DQSeries}}. It's usually the first key in the game to be found. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===[[ | ==={{DQ1HD}}=== | ||
The ''''' | {{DQIHDItem | ||
|header=[[File:ICON-Thief's Key III HD.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Thief's key</big> | |||
|kanji=とうぞくのかぎ | |||
|description=A key received from Robbin' 'Ood that can unlock any red door it's inserted into | |||
|effect=Opens simple locks | |||
|price=N/A | |||
|location=[[Craggy Cave]] | |||
}} | |||
Single-use magic keys are replaced with the now-standard three-key system. The thief's key was filched off of [[Robbin' 'Ood's Descendant|Robbin' 'Ood]] by a shyster peddler known as the [[Swindler]] shortly before the events of the game. The {{Hero 1}} first sees the key in [[Galenholm]] where the Swindler is trying to sell it to the [[Would-Be Heroes]] for an outrageous fee only to be rebuked by the townsfolk and make his way south to the [[Roadside Inn]]. There the Swindler is beaten to a pulp by an angry Robbin' 'Ood after the bandit catches up, and takes the key with him back to his lair in the eastern [[Craggy Cave]]―he will give it to the Hero if the player rescues his missing henchman from the basement floor of the cave. | |||
==={{DQ2HD}}=== | |||
{{DQIHDItem | |||
|header=[[File:ICON-Thief's Key III HD.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Thief's key</big> | |||
|kanji=とうぞくのかぎ | |||
|description=A key bestowed upon our heroes by the Chancellor of Moonbrooke that can unlock any red door it's inserted into | |||
|effect=Opens simple locks | |||
|price=N/A | |||
|location=[[Dreamer's Tower]] | |||
}} | |||
The key is given to the [[Scions of Erdrick]] by the [[Chancellor of Moonbrooke]] once the restored [[Princess of Moonbrooke|Princess]] is taken to her ruined kingdom. | |||
==={{DQ3}}=== | |||
The thief's key was invented by [[Kirk Buzzer]], who lost 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]] | |||
}} | |||
==={{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. | |||
==={{DQ6}}=== | |||
The thief's key can first be purchased at the The [[Bazaar]] in [[Haggleton]]. The price for it starts at 2,000 {{Gold}}, 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}} at the [[item shop]] in the [[inn]] at [[Somnia (Lower World)|Somnia]] in the [[Lower World]]. The shop closes after [[Murdaw]] is defeated. | |||
==={{DQ7}}=== | |||
The thief's key can first be purchased at the [[Pilgrim's Perdition]] for 470 {{Gold}}. | |||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
:''"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 [[armour shop]] merchant in [[Farebury]] leaves the recipe for the Key under the [[church]] bell after [[Trode]] is chased out of town. | |||
=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
:''"A key capable of opening ordinary treasure chests." - in-game description'' | :''"A key capable of opening ordinary treasure chests." - in-game description'' | ||
The | 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== | ||
*[[Key]] | |||
*[[Silver Key]] | *[[Silver Key]] | ||
*[[Golden Key]] | *[[Golden Key]] | ||
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*[[Ultimate Key]] | *[[Ultimate Key]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
Thief's key artwork DQIII GBC.jpg|''Dragon Quest III'', 2001 | |||
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> | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest X items]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:48, 1 July 2026
| Thief's key | |
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| Japanese | とうぞくのかぎ |
| Romaji | Tōzoku no kagi |
| Old localizations | Burglar's key |
| Found in | Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake 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 Thief's Key is a recurring item that is needed to undo simple locks in the Dragon Quest series. It's usually the first key in the game to be found.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]
Thief's key (とうぞくのかぎ)
| Description | |||
| A key received from Robbin' 'Ood that can unlock any red door it's inserted into | |||
| Effect | |||
| Opens simple locks | |||
| Price | Location | ||
| N/A | Craggy Cave | ||
Single-use magic keys are replaced with the now-standard three-key system. The thief's key was filched off of Robbin' 'Ood by a shyster peddler known as the Swindler shortly before the events of the game. The Hero first sees the key in Galenholm where the Swindler is trying to sell it to the Would-Be Heroes for an outrageous fee only to be rebuked by the townsfolk and make his way south to the Roadside Inn. There the Swindler is beaten to a pulp by an angry Robbin' 'Ood after the bandit catches up, and takes the key with him back to his lair in the eastern Craggy Cave―he will give it to the Hero if the player rescues his missing henchman from the basement floor of the cave.
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]
Thief's key (とうぞくのかぎ)| Description | |||
| A key bestowed upon our heroes by the Chancellor of Moonbrooke that can unlock any red door it's inserted into | |||
| Effect | |||
| Opens simple locks | |||
| Price | Location | ||
| N/A | Dreamer's Tower | ||
The key is given to the Scions of Erdrick by the Chancellor of Moonbrooke once the restored Princess is taken to her ruined kingdom.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The thief's key was invented by Kirk Buzzer, who lost 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]
| Thief's key (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 | Location | ||
| N/A | Dreamer's Tower | ||
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]
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See Also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Dragon Quest III, 2001
Dragon Quest IV, 1990
Thief's key recipe in Farebury from Dragon Quest VIII. (Cell phone)
