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.
| 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 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. |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit
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 RemakeEdit
 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 I HD-2D RemakeEdit
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 RemakeEdit
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 ChosenEdit
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 RevelationEdit
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 PastEdit
The Thief's Key can first be purchased at the Pilgrim's Perdition for 470 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit
- "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 SkiesEdit
- "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 XEdit
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GalleryEdit
Dragon Quest III, 2001
Dragon Quest IV, 1990
Thief's key recipe in Farebury from Dragon Quest VIII. (Cell phone)
