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{{Infobox|item
{{Infobox|item
| image = [[File:Small Key(TP).png|200px]]
| image = [[File:Small Key(TP).png|200px]]
| caption       = A Small Key as seen in ''Twilight Princess''
| caption = Small Key from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| game = Almost every game in the series
| game = Almost every game in the series
| location = [[Dungeon]]s
| location = [[Dungeon]]s<br/>[[Shrine of Trials]]<br/>[[Shrine of Light|Shrines of Light]]
| use = Unlock locked doors or locked blocks
| use = Unlocking locked doors or locked blocks
| related = [[Boss Key]]<br/>[[Big Key]]
| related = [[Boss Key]]<br/>[[Big Key]]
}}
}}


'''Small Keys''' are [[Dungeon]] items featured in every [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']] game to date. They are used to open locked doors or locked blocks, as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. These locked doors and blocks are only found in dungeons. They can usually be obtained by solving a puzzle or defeating a whole bunch of enemies, which makes a small [[Treasure Chest]] appear, and usually contains a Small Key. They do not open the door to boss rooms. For said doors, Link needs the [[Boss Key]] or [[Big Key]].
'''Small Keys''' are recurring dungeon items in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are used to open locked doors or locked blocks, as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. These locked doors and blocks are only found in dungeons. They can usually be obtained by solving a puzzle or defeating a whole bunch of enemies, which makes a small [[Treasure Chest]] appear, and usually contains a Small Key. They do not open the door to boss rooms. For said doors, Link needs the [[Boss Key]] or [[Big Key]].


In every game except for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', the only place to acquire a Key is in a dungeon. However, in ''The Legend of Zelda'', some [[Item Shop]]s that are found around [[Hyrule]] sell Keys for 100 [[Rupee]]s a piece. Also, ''The Legend of Zelda'' is the only game in the series where a Key found inside a dungeon can be taken out and used in another dungeon. This feature is not present in any other game, as in them a Key can only be used in the dungeon it is found in.
In every game except for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', the only place to acquire a Key is in a dungeon or shrine. However, in ''The Legend of Zelda'', some [[Item Shop]]s that are found around [[Hyrule]] sell Keys for 100 [[Rupee]]s a piece. Also, ''The Legend of Zelda'' is the only game in the series where a Key found inside a dungeon can be taken out and used in another dungeon. This feature is not present in any other game, as in them a Key can only be used in the dungeon it is found in.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Key.png|''Small Key Official Artwork from The Legend of Zelda''
File:Key.png|Official artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Small-Key-LoZ-Art-2.png|''Small Key Million Publications Artwork from The Legend of Zelda''
File:Small-Key-LoZ-Art-2.png|Artwork from ''[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]''
File:Small-Key-LoZ-Sprite.png|''Small Key Sprite from The Legend of Zelda''
File:Small-Key-LoZ-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Key_AoL.png|''Sprite from The Adventure of Link''
File:Key_AoL.png|Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:SmallKey_LA.png|''Small Key Sprite from Link's Awakening''
File:Small Key - LTTP art.png|Art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:LA Small Key Art.png|''Small Key Art from Link's Awakening''
File:Key-Sprite-LTTP.png|Sprite from ''A Link to the Past''
File:SmallKeyOoT.png|''Small Key from Ocarina of Time''
File:LA Small Key Art.png|Art from [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|''Link's Awakening'' (Game Boy)]]
File:Small-Key.png|''Small Key Art from Ocarina of Time''
File:SmallKey_LA.png|Sprite from ''Link's Awakening'' (Game Boy)
File:Small Key - TWW GCN.png|''Small Key from The Wind Waker''
File:Small Key - BS Zelda.png|Sprite from ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Small-key.png|''Small Key Sprite from The Minish Cap''
File:Small-Key.png|Art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:SmallKey_MC.png|''Obtaining a Small Key in The Minish Cap''
File:SmallKeyOoT.png|Model from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Small Key(TP).png|''Small Key from Twilight Princess''
File:Small Key - OOT64 icon.png|''Ocarina of Time'' (N64) menu icon
File:SmallKey.PH.gif|''Small Key from Phantom Hourglass''
File:Small Key - OOT3D icon.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' icon
File:Small-key-botw.png|''Small Key from Breath of the Wild''
File:Small Key - TWW GCN.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Small-key.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:SmallKey_MC.png|[[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] obtaining a Small Key in ''The Minish Cap''
File:Small Key(TP).png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Small Key - TPHD icon.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]''
File:SmallKey.PH.gif|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
File:Small-Key-SS.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Small Key - ALBW.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
File:Small-key-botw.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
File:Small Key - TotK icon.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
File:Small Key - TotK box.jpg|Description from ''Tears of the Kingdom''
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Revision as of 12:23, May 24, 2023

Small Key
Small Key(TP).png
Small Key from Twilight Princess

Games

Almost every game in the series

Location

Uses

Unlocking locked doors or locked blocks

Related

Small Keys are recurring dungeon items in The Legend of Zelda series. They are used to open locked doors or locked blocks, as seen in Link's Awakening. These locked doors and blocks are only found in dungeons. They can usually be obtained by solving a puzzle or defeating a whole bunch of enemies, which makes a small Treasure Chest appear, and usually contains a Small Key. They do not open the door to boss rooms. For said doors, Link needs the Boss Key or Big Key.

In every game except for The Legend of Zelda, the only place to acquire a Key is in a dungeon or shrine. However, in The Legend of Zelda, some Item Shops that are found around Hyrule sell Keys for 100 Rupees a piece. Also, The Legend of Zelda is the only game in the series where a Key found inside a dungeon can be taken out and used in another dungeon. This feature is not present in any other game, as in them a Key can only be used in the dungeon it is found in.

Gallery