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Rusty Key is a type of Key Item found in Elden Ring. Read on to learn where to find Rusty Key, its effect, lore description, and price!

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Rusty Key Overview

Rusty Key Effect

Rusty Key IconRusty Key
Effect
Opens locked door in Stormveil Castle.
Type
Key Item

Rusty Key Lore Description

Lore Description
"Rusted iron key.

Opens a locked door in Stormveil Castle."

How to Get Rusty Key

In the Room with a Knight at Stormveil Castle

You can find the Rusty Key in the room with the large knight at Stormveil Castle. See the table below to learn how to find it.

Steps to Obtain the Rusty Key
1
Elden Ring - Rusty Key Step 1
Start from the Stormveil Cliffside Site of Grace. Head up to the wooden scaffoldings north of it.
2
Elden Ring - Rusty Key Step 2
Enter the castle interior and head right to the open door.
3
Elden Ring - Rusty Key Step 3
Make your way up to the wooden platforms. Avoid standing too close to the barrels as the enemies can throw fire pots, causing the them to explode.
4
Elden Ring - Rusty Key Step 4
Head to the narrow pathway. Rush in on the enemy at the end of the path or wait for it to throw a fire pot to clear the barrels.
5
Elden Ring - Rusty Key Step 5
Head up on another set of stairs and open the door on the right.
6
Elden Ring - Rusty Key Location Step 6
Defeat the knight inside the room and head to the opposite corner to find a sitting corpse containing the Rusty Key.

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