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Strange Key Location and Where to Use

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Genshin Impact - Strange Key

Strange Key in Genshin Impact 4.4 is a quest item dropped by Who am I? in Chenyu Vale. See how to get this quest item, and how to use it in this guide!

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How to Get Strange Key

Strange Key Location

Genshin Impact - Strange Key Location

Strange Key is dropped by Who Am I?, a Treasure Hoarder NPC. He is found near a cliff on the southwest edge of the map, southwest of Mt. Mingyuan teleport waypoint.

How to Use Strange Key

Release the Carefree Simulacrum

Genshin Impact - Strange Key Simulacrum

After you get the Strange Key from Who Am I?, use the Flighty Simulacrum nearby to climb the side of the mountain. Defeat the enemies when you reach the top.

Use the Strange Key on the wooden cage and take the Carefree Simulacrum with you.

Guide the Carefree Simulacrum

Genshin Impact - Strange Key Simulacrum Return

Once you've taken the Carefree Simulacrum out of the cage, follow the trail of Pinecones until you reach its platform.

Return it to its original position and you'll get a Precious Chest with 10x Primogems, 5x Geo Sigils, Talent Level Up Materials, and other goodies.

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Strange Key Effects and Info

Strange Key Information

Strange Key ImageStrange Key Rarity 1
Type Quest Items
Effect None

A strange key. Who knows what lock it opens...

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