====== Keys ======

{{ rpd:images:iron_key_item.png|Iron Key }}

**Keys** are special items in Remixed Dungeon used to unlock doors and chests throughout the dungeon. Different keys are required for different locked areas.

==== Types of Keys ====
  * **Iron Keys** - Most common, used for standard doors and chests
  * **Skeleton Keys** - Special keys that open most locks without being consumed
  * **Special Keys** - Unique keys for specific areas (e.g., [[ice_key_item|Ice Key]], [[skeleton_key_item|Skeleton Key]])

==== Usage ====
  * Keys are automatically used when approaching locked doors or chests
  * Each key is typically consumed upon use (except Skeleton Keys)
  * Keys are stored separately from other items in the inventory

==== Availability ====
  * Found as drops from enemies
  * Located in treasure rooms
  * Sometimes found in chests
  * Purchased from shops

==== Strategy ====
  * Keep a few keys in reserve as you progress through the dungeon
  * Prioritize opening chests over doors if gold is low
  * The [[skeleton_key_item|Skeleton Key]] is valuable for preserving other keys
  * Some areas require specific keys that can't be substituted

==== Related ====
  * [[items|Items]] - All item types in the game
  * [[skeleton_key_item|Skeleton Key]] - Special reusable key
  * [[ice_key_item|Ice Key]] - Special key for ice caves
  * [[shops|Shops]] - Places to buy keys if needed
  * [[chests_mechanic|Chests]] - What keys are used to open
  * [[dungeon|Dungeon]] - Areas with locked doors

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/keys/|Keys implementation in Remixed Dungeon]]
  * Keys are part of the core game mechanics for accessing locked areas

==== Code References ====
  * Key base class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/keys/Key.java|Key.java]]
  * Iron Key: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/keys/IronKey.java|IronKey.java]]
  * Skeleton Key: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/keys/SkeletonKey.java|SkeletonKey.java]]
  * Key registration: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/items/common/ItemFactory.java|ItemFactory.java]]

==== String Resources (English) ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] — Key item names and descriptions

==== String Resources (Russian) ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] — Key item names and descriptions

==== Machine-Readable Data ====
  * [[mr:keys|mr:keys]]

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