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Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2)

List of Keys and How to Get Them

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Dragon Quest 2 - All Keys and How to Get Them

You can find the keys used to unlock doors and chests scattered throughout the world in Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2). See where you can find all available keys, how to get them, and where to use keys here.

List of Key Locations

Thief's Key from the Chancellor of Moonbrooke

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You can get the Thief's Key as you progress the story. After you return to Moonbrooke Castle with the Princess of Moonbrooke the Chancellor will give you the key, letting you open all red doors and chests.

How to Get the Thief's Key and Where to Use

Magic Key in Mersea

Magic Key

The Magic Key can be obtained in the Mersea found in the Ocean floor, specifically after defeating Toadalitarian, the boss found in Mermaid's Sanctuary.

Once the cutscene ends, you'll be able to obtain the key. The Magic key lets you open all blue chests and doors.

How to Get the Magic Key and Where to Use

Ultimate Key in Rendarak Shrine

Ultimate Key

The Ultimate key, which can open green colored chests and doors, can be found in Rendarak Shrine. It is given to you by the Priest once you head inside and talk to him during your search for Hargon.

How to Get the Ultimate Key and Where to Use

Floodgate Key in Burrowell's Jail

Floodgate Key

The Floodgate Key is acquired in the town of Burrowell from Roge Fastfiner. He can be found in the room inside Elmoo's jail cell, and if he doesn't appear there, you may need to progress the story first.

How to Get Floodgate Key and Effects

Misplaced Key in the Den of Thieves

Misplaced Key

You can find the Misplaced Key after defeating the boss in the Den of Thieves. This is a key story item and is not missable, as long as you visit the Deserted Village.

How to Get Misplaced Key and Effects

Where To Use Keys

Use Thief's Key to Open Red Chests and Doors

List of Locations
Burrowell Tower of the Moon
Lighthouse Rippleport
Dragonlord's Castle Leftwyne
Midenhall

Here are locations where you can use the Thief's key to open available red chests and doors.

Use Magic Key to Open Blue Chests and Doors

List of Locations
Shrine West of Moonbrooke Hall of Hargon
Burrowell Dirkandor
Slewse Moonahan
Gwaelin's Gate Cannock
Midenhall Shrine South of Midenhall

Here are locations where you can use the Magic key to open available blue chests and doors.

Use Ultimate Key to Open Green Chests and Doors

List of Locations
Hall of Hargon Burrowell
Zahan Dirkandor
Beran Slewse
Moonahan Cannock
Midenhall

Here are locations where you can use the Ultimate key to open available green chests and doors.

Use the Floodgate Key to Access Tower of the Moon

Floodgate

The Floodgate Key is used to open the floodgates northwest of Slewse. You can find this gate by going around the back of the Items Shop on the east side of the village.

Doing this will cause the river to overflow, letting you use a ship to access the Tower of the Moon.

Slewse Location Guide

Misplaced Key is Used During the Story

The Misplaced Key is in Moonahan after the events in the Den of Thieves. You won’t need to worry about missing it since you'll need to go here to progress the story.

Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ2) Related Guides

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List of Bank Locations How to Save the Game
Tombola Locations and How to Play How to Revive Party Members
All Status Effects and How to Cure Them How to Unlock and Get the Ship
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List of Keys and How to Get Them Critical Hit Guide
How to Remove Prince of Cannock's Curse List of All 7 Living Memory Locations
List of All Sea Lord Lairs List of All Seabed Storerooms
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