====== Skeleton Key ======

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**Skeleton Key** is a special key item that unlocks the Demon Halls area of the dungeon, allowing access to higher-level content.

==== Function ====
  * **Area Unlock**: Specifically unlocks access to the [[en:rpd:halls|Demon Halls]]
  * **One-time Use**: Opens the door to the Halls and is consumed in the process
  * **Progression Item**: Essential for accessing late-game content

==== Acquisition ====
  * **[[en:rpd:tengu_mob|Tengu]]**: Dropped by Tengu as part of normal drop table
  * **Boss Reward**: Tengu is one of the sources of this important key

==== Usage ====
  * **Unlocking Halls**: Used on the special door that blocks access to the Demon Halls
  * **Consumed on Use**: Once used to unlock the Halls, the key is consumed
  * **Access Gateway**: Required to progress to the deepest parts of the dungeon

==== Strategy ====
  * **Essential Progression**: Without this key, the Halls remain inaccessible
  * **Timing**: Can be saved until ready for the challenging Halls content
  * **Backup**: It's a single-use key, so there's no backup if lost
  * **Priority**: Should be preserved for when you're ready for the Halls challenge

==== Technical Details ====
  * Implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/keys/SkeletonKey.java|SkeletonKey.java]]
  * Key system: Part of the key and lock system for dungeon doors
  * Level transition: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/levels/HallsLevel.java|HallsLevel.java]]

==== Code References ====
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/keys/SkeletonKey.java|SkeletonKey.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/levels/HallsLevel.java|HallsLevel.java]]
  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2075-L2076|SkeletonKey strings]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:tengu_mob|Tengu]] (source of the key)
  * [[en:rpd:halls|Demon Halls]]
  * [[en:rpd:keys_and_locks|Keys and Locks]]
  * [[en:rpd:prison_boss_level|Prison Boss Level]]
  * [[en:rpd:items|Items]]

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