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{{Term/Store|Nightmare Key|Nightmare Keys|LA, LADX, LANS|plural}},{{Exp Game|LA}}<ref>{{Cite|You got the {{Color|LANS Pink|Nightmare Key}}! Now you can open the door to the Nightmare's lair!|N/A|LANS}}</ref> also known as {{Term/Store|Big Key|Big Keys|Series, ALttP, TWW, TWWHD, TMC, TP, TPHD, ALBW|plural}},{{Exp Game|ALttP|TWW|TMC|TP|ALBW}}<ref name="E 118">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|ALttP|LA|OoT|MM|OoS|OoA|TWW|TMC|TP|PH|ST|ALBW}}}}</ref> '''Boss Room Keys''',{{Exp Game|Series}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|Series}}}}</ref> and {{Term/Store|Boss Key|Boss Keys|OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, PH, ST, HW, HWL, HWDE, CoH|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoT|MM|OoS|OoA|PH|ST|CoH}}<ref name="E 118"/><ref>{{Cite|You got a Boss Key! Get ready for the final battle!|N/A|HWDE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Boss Key|N/A|CoH}}</ref> are recurring items in {{TLoZ|Series}}.
{{Term/Store|Nightmare Key|Nightmare Keys|LA, LADX, LANS|plural}},{{Exp Game|LA}}<ref name="E 118"/>{{Name Ref|LANS}} also known as {{Term/Store|Big Key|Big Keys|Series, ALttP, TWW, TWWHD, TMC, TP, TPHD, ALBW|plural}},{{Exp Game|ALttP|TWW|TMC|TP|ALBW}}<ref name="E 118">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|ALttP|LA|OoT|MM|OoS|OoA|TWW|TMC|TP|PH|ST|ALBW}}}}</ref> '''Boss Room Keys''',{{Exp Game|Series}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|Series}}}}</ref> and {{Term/Store|Boss Key|Boss Keys|OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, PH, ST, HW, HWL, HWDE, CoH|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoT|MM|OoS|OoA|PH|ST|CoH}}<ref name="E 118"/><ref>{{Cite|You got a Boss Key! Get ready for the final battle!|N/A|HWDE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Boss Key|N/A|CoH}}</ref> are recurring items in {{TLoZ|Series}}.  


==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
{{Plural|Series|Big Key}} are one of the three standard dungeon items, the other two being the [[Compass]] and the [[Dungeon Map]]. They are generally harder to find than [[Small Key]]s and are used to open the big door leading to the boss' chamber.
{{Plural|Series|Big Key}} are one of the three standard dungeon items, the other two being the [[Compass]] and the [[Dungeon Map]]. They are generally harder to find than [[Small Key]]s and are used to open the big door leading to the Boss' chamber. Some games use the Big Keys for other purposes, rather than the key to the boss.


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{{Plural|LADX|Nightmare Key}} open access to a Dungeon's [[Nightmare]] in {{LA}}.
{{Plural|LADX|Nightmare Key}} open access to a Dungeon's [[Nightmare]] in {{LA}}, which are the games Bosses.


==={{OoT|-}}===
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In [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]], the {{Plural|OoT|Boss Key}} are always found in a big chest that has a yellow and blue design on it. This iteration only opens the door to that dungeons Boss.
 
==={{MM|-}}===
==={{MM|-}}===
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Functionally, the {{Plural|MM|Boss Key}} are the exact same as its predecessor, the same chest and all. This iteration has a pattern of the key being found after every second [[Sub-Boss|Mini-Boss]] of each dungeon. The Boss Key does not remain with you should you travel back in time, you'll have to locate the containing chest again. However, Link can directly warp to the boss's chamber one they have collected the remains.
 
==={{OoS|-}} ''and'' {{OoA|-}}===
==={{OoS|-}}===
{{Plural|OoS|Boss Key}} in [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|the Oracle games]]are found in dungeons after a puzzle. They allow you to proceed to the boss.
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{{Sectstub|TMC}}
{{Plural|TWW|Boss Key}}
==={{FSA|-}}===
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In this game, Big Keys are optional items that open Big Chests, which contain a large number of Force Gems.
In this game, Big Keys are optional items that open Big Chests, which contain a large number of Force Gems.

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Template:Item Nightmare Keys,(LA)[1][name references needed] also known as Big Keys,(ALttP)[1] Boss Room Keys,(Series)[2] and Boss Keys,(OoT)[1][3][4] are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series.

Location and Uses

Nightmare Keys are one of the three standard dungeon items, the other two being the Compass and the Dungeon Map. They are generally harder to find than Small Keys and are used to open the big door leading to the Boss' chamber. Some games use the Big Keys for other purposes, rather than the key to the boss.

A Link to the Past

In addition to opening doors, Big Keys are also used to open the Treasure Chests containing a dungeon's item in A Link to the Past. Doors unlocked by the Big Key may not necessarily lead directly to the boss.

Link's Awakening

Nightmare Keys open access to a Dungeon's Nightmare in Link's Awakening, which are the games Bosses.

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, the Boss Keys are always found in a big chest that has a yellow and blue design on it. This iteration only opens the door to that dungeons Boss.

Majora's Mask

Functionally, the Boss Keys are the exact same as its predecessor, the same chest and all. This iteration has a pattern of the key being found after every second Mini-Boss of each dungeon. The Boss Key does not remain with you should you travel back in time, you'll have to locate the containing chest again. However, Link can directly warp to the boss's chamber one they have collected the remains.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

Boss Keys in the Oracle gamesare found in dungeons after a puzzle. They allow you to proceed to the boss.

The Wind Waker

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Four Swords Adventures

In this game, Big Keys are optional items that open Big Chests, which contain a large number of Force Gems.

The Minish Cap

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Twilight Princess

The Big Key from the Goron Mines must be put together by obtaining the three Key Shards from the Goron Elders in Twilight Princess. In the Snowpeak Ruins, the Big Key is replaced by the Bedroom Key, as said dungeon is actually the mansion residence of Yeto and Yeta.

Phantom Hourglass

Link must carry the Boss Key in his hands rather than in his inventory in Phantom Hourglass, making him unable to attack and vulnerable to attacks.[5]

Spirit Tracks

Link must carry the Boss Key in his hands rather than in his inventory in Spirit Tracks, making him unable to attack and vulnerable to attacks. In some instances, Boss Keys are electrified and Link must have Princess Zelda possess a Phantom in order to carry them for him.

Skyward Sword

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A Link Between Worlds

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Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

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Cadence of Hyrule

Ambiguously Canon Information

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Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
首领钥匙 (Shǒulǐng yàoshi) (LANS) 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Big Key
  • Big Key
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Chiave dell'Incubo (LA | LADX)[6]
  • Grande chiave (LANS)
  • Nightmare Key
  • Big key
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See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118 (ALttP)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118 (Series)
  3. ↑ "You got a Boss Key! Get ready for the final battle!" — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  4. ↑ "Boss Key" — N/A (Cadence of Hyrule)
  5. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 14
  6. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 133
  7. ↑ "Endlich! Mit dem Großen Schlüssel lassen sich die Verstecke der Endbosse öffnen!" — N/A (Link's Awakening, German localization)
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