Key item

A Key Item is a storyline item used to advance the plot. Below is a list of Key Items throughout the series and their in-game description.

Final Fantasy

 * Lute - A sonorous instrument of great beauty.
 * Crown - A crown that shimmers mysteriously.
 * Mystic Key - Key that opens magically sealed doors.
 * Earth Staff - A staff imbued with nature's essence.
 * Levistone - Mysterious rock that floats in the air.
 * Chime - A dulcet chime of Lufenian origin.
 * Warp Cube - A cube made of multi-hued substance.
 * Oxyale - A strange liquid that belches air.
 * Canoe - Small boat for crossing lakes.

Final Fantasy II

 * Ring - A memento from Scott that allows the party to view the world map.
 * Canoe - A small boat that can cross lakes and rivers.
 * Pass - A pass that allows the bearer to board the Dreadnought.
 * Snowcraft - A craft that can travel over deep snow.
 * Goddess's Bell - A bell that can break the seal barring entry to Kashuan Keep
 * Egil's Torch - A torch capable of carrying Sunfire.
 * Sunfire - Eternal flame that burns with fire taken from the sun itself.
 * Pendant - A pendant signifying fellowship among the dragoons of Deist.

Final Fantasy III

 * Folding Canoe - A magic foldable canoe used to cross shallow waters
 * Nepto Eye - The Nepto Dragon statue's missing eye
 * Horn of Ice - A dwarven horn carved out opf perpetual ice
 * Levigrass Shoes - Shoes desgined for crossing bottomeless bogs
 * Chain Key - A key required to free the airship from its chains
 * Wheel of Time - Anadvanced device. Also called a perpetual engine
 * Noah's Lute - A lute whose timbre may raise Unei from her sleep
 * Eureka Key - The key that opens the way to Eureka
 * Syrcus Key - The key that opens the way to the Crystal Tower
 * Fang of Wind - A crystal sliver brimming with the power of wind
 * Fang of Fire - A crystal sliver brimming with the power of fire
 * Fang of Water - A crystal sliver brimming with the power of water
 * Fang of Earth - A crystal sliver brimming with the power of earth
 * Sara's Pendant (broken) - A broken pendant
 * Sara's Pendant (fixed) - A perfectly restored pendant
 * Unknown Metal - A chunk of unknown metal
 * Orihalcum - A chunk of legendary metal
 * Metal Card - Proof that you felled the Iron Giant
 * Job Card - Given only to master jobs

Final Fantasy IV

 * Sand Ruby/Sand Pearl: A cure for Desert Fever
 * Mysterious Package/Bomb Ring/Carnelian Signet: Used to Burn Down Mist
 * Twin Harp/Whisperweed: Given and Used By Edward to weaken Dark Elf
 * Key of Magma/Magma Rock: Used to open up the path to the Underworld in Agart

Final Fantasy V

 * Omega Badge - Proof of Omega's defeat
 * Dragon Seal - Proof of Shinryu's defeat
 * Adamantite - Used to allow the airship to fly higher than before.

Final Fantasy VI

 * Autograph - An opera singer's autograph
 * Books - Simple book on machinery...And "Book of Secrets"...
 * Cider - Cider, taken from a merchant.
 * Coral - Piece of Coral, found in the cave near Ebot's Rock.
 * Dull Picture - Quite a common picture
 * Eerie Stone - A stone never seen
 * Fish - A yummy fish
 * Lola's Letter - Thanks for all those flowers! I'm worried about you...
 * Lump of Metal - A heavy weight. Put it into a chest, and...
 * Magn. Glass - A convex lens
 * Manicure - Pretty, red manicure
 * Odd Picture - A very curious picture
 * Old Clock-Key - An old clock-key, found on a soldier.
 * Opera Record - Has a small scratch
 * Pendant - A pendant worn by the girl who pilots the MagiTek armor
 * Royal Letter - At a star-shaped mountain-range...
 * Rust-Rid - Rust solvent

''Final Fantasy VII

 * A Coupon
 * B Coupon
 * C Coupon
 * Ancient Key
 * Basement Key
 * Black Materia
 * Blonde Wig
 * Cologn
 * Cotton Dress
 * Deodorant
 * Desert Rose
 * Diamond Tiara
 * Digestive
 * Disinfectant
 * Dyed Wig
 * Earth Harp
 * Flower Cologne
 * Glacier Map
 * Glass Tiara
 * Gold Ticket
 * Huge Materia (Yellow)
 * Huge Materia (Green)
 * Huge Materia (Red)
 * Huge Materia (Blue)
 * Keycard 60
 * Keycard 62
 * Keycard 65
 * Keycard 66
 * Keycard 68
 * Key of the Ancients
 * Key to Sector 5
 * Keystone
 * Leviathan Scales
 * Lunar Harp
 * Members Card
 * Midgar Parts 1
 * Midgar Parts 2
 * Midgar Parts 3
 * Midgar Parts 4
 * Midgar Parts 5
 * Mythril
 * Pharmacy Coupon
 * PHS
 * Ruby Tiara
 * Satin Dress
 * Sexy Cologne
 * Silk Dress
 * Snowboard
 * Wig

Final Fantasy VIII

 * Girl Next Door - Naughty magazine
 * Sorceress' Letter - Edea's letter of introduction
 * Solomon Ring - Mysterious old ring
 * Magical Lamp - Save before use (wakes up Diablo)
 * Blue Stone - Sculpting mineral in Shumi Village.
 * Wind Stone - Sculpting mineral in Shumi Village.
 * Life Stone - Sculpting mineral in Shumi Village.
 * Shadow Stone - Sculpting mineral in Shumi Village.
 * Water Stone - Sculpting mineral in Shumi Village.
 * Map of the Tomb of the Unknown King - Used to navigate the Tomb of the Unknown King
 * Location Indicator - Assists in navigation within the Tomb of the Unknown King
 * Cup - Used to access a hidden doorway in Caraway's Mansion
 * Weapons Mon 1st - Weapons research magazine (contains knowledge needed for weapons upgrade)
 * Weapons Mon Mar - Weapons research magazine (contains knowledge needed for weapons upgrade)
 * Weapons Mon Apr - Weapons research magazine (contains knowledge needed for weapons upgrade)
 * Weapons Mon May - Weapons research magazine (contains knowledge needed for weapons upgrade)
 * Weapons Mon Jun - Weapons research magazine (contains knowledge needed for weapons upgrade)
 * Weapons Mon Jul - Weapons research magazine (contains knowledge needed for weapons upgrade)
 * Weapons Mon Aug - Weapons research magazine (contains knowledge needed for weapons upgrade)
 * Combat King 001 - Magazine for fighters (contains Limit Break techniques for Zell)
 * Combat King 002 - Magazine for fighters (contains Limit Break techniques for Zell)
 * Combat King 003 - Magazine for fighters (contains Limit Break techniques for Zell)
 * Combat King 004 - Magazine for fighters (contains Limit Break techniques for Zell)
 * Combat King 005 - Magazine for fighters (contains Limit Break techniques for Zell)
 * Pet Pals Vol. 1 - Magazine for dog lovers (contains Limit Break techniques for Angelo\Rinoa)
 * Pet Pals Vol. 2 - Magazine for dog lovers (contains Limit Break techniques for Angelo\Rinoa)
 * Pet Pals Vol. 3 - Magazine for dog lovers (contains Limit Break techniques for Angelo\Rinoa)
 * Pet Pals Vol. 4 - Magazine for dog lovers (contains Limit Break techniques for Angelo\Rinoa)
 * Pet Pals Vol. 5 - Magazine for dog lovers (contains Limit Break techniques for Angelo\Rinoa)
 * Pet Pals Vol. 6 - Magazine for dog lovers (contains Limit Break techniques for Angelo\Rinoa)
 * Occult Fan I - World Mystery magazine (contains hints on GF Doomtrain)
 * Occult Fan II - World Mystery magazine (contains hints on GF Doomtrain)
 * Occult Fan III - World Mystery magazine (contains hints on GF Doomtrain)
 * Occult Fan IV - World Mystery magazine (contains hints on GF Doomtrain)

Final Fantasy IX
cure Cid's curse. on the world map. supposedly... champion jump-roper. supposedly... kingdom. popular rare item. rare item. map. A beautiful flute with intricate decoration. cure Cid's curse. world map.
 * Aquarius: A rare item received in Ipsen's Castle. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Aries: A rare item received in Dali. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Athlete Queen: A rare item received in Alexandria. Good luck, Hippaul! Reach for the stars!
 * Autograph: A rare item received in Lindblum. An autograph of superstar Lowell.
 * Beautiful Potion: A key item received in Lindblum. An ingredient to the medicine that can
 * Blank's Medicine: A key item received from Blank. An antidote to Plant Brain's seed.
 * Blue Stone: A mysterious rare item received in the Conde Petie Mountain Path.
 * Burman Coffee: A rare item received in Dali. Very delicious coffee beans.
 * Cancer: A rare item received in Burmecia. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Capricorn: A rare item received in Daguerreo. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Chocograph Piece. A rare item related to chocobos. The upper-left piece of a Chocograph.
 * Chocograph Piece. A rare item related to chocobos. The upper-middle piece of a Chocograph.
 * Chocograph Piece. A rare item related to chocobos. The upper-right piece of a Chocograph.
 * Chocograph Piece. A rare item related to chocobos. The bottom-left piece of a Chocograph.
 * Chocograph Piece. A rare item related to chocobos. The bottom-middle piece of a Chocograph.
 * Chocograph Piece. A rare item related to chocobos. The bottom-right piece of a Chocograph.
 * Continental Map: A key item received from Blank. Checks current location and place names
 * Desert Star: Key item from Cleyra. Retrieved in Alexandria. Linked to the eidolons.
 * Doga's Artifact: A rare item bought in an auction. A mysterious item. It looks very old...
 * Earth Mirror: A key item received in Ipsen's Castle. A key to reaching Terra.
 * Falcon Claw: Key item from Lindblum. Acquired in Alexandria. Linked to the eidolons.
 * Fire Mirror: A key item received in Ipsen's Castle. A key to reaching Terra.
 * Gate Pass: A key item received in South Gate. Lindblum's travel passport.
 * Gemini: A rare item received in Treno. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Gizamaluke Bell: A key item in Gizamaluke. Opens the "Bell Door."
 * Green Stone: A mysterious rare item received in the Conde Petie Mountain Path.
 * Griffin's Heart: A rare item bought in an auction. A mysterious item. Raises morale,
 * Gulug Stone: A key item received in Oeilvert. A mysterious item Kuja is after.
 * Holy Bell: A key item in Gizamaluke. Opens the "Holy Door."
 * King of Jump Rope: A rare item received in Alexandria. A medal of honor given to the
 * Kirman Coffee: A rare item received in Madain Sari. Very delicious coffee beans.
 * Kupo Nut: A key item received in Lindblum. Favorite food of the moogles.
 * Leo: A rare item received in Alexandria. One of the many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Libra: A rare item received in Madain Sari. One of the many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Magical Fingertip: A rare item bought in an auction. A mysterious item. Linked to Gogo,
 * Master Hunter: A rare item received in Lindblum. A title given to the best hunter in the
 * Mayor's Key: A rare item received in Dali Village. Protects the mayor's "key item."
 * Memory Earring: Eiko's key item. Linked to the eidolons.
 * Mini-Brahne: The latest fad among Lindblum's kids: Collecting action figures! A very popular rate item.
 * Mini-Burmecia: The latest fad among Lindblum's kids: Collecting action figures! A very
 * Mini-Cid: The latest fad among Lindblum's kids: Collecting action figures! A very popular
 * Moccha Coffee: A rare item received in Bohden Arch. Very delicious coffee beans.
 * Moogle Suit: A rare item received in Lindblum. A costume worn by the superstar Lowell.
 * Moogle's Flute: A key item received in Evil Forest. Calls a moogle while on the world
 * Ophiuchus: A rare item received in Quan's Dwelling. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Pisces: A rare item received in Invincible. One of the many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Protection Bell: A key item in Burmecia. Opens the "Protection Door."
 * Rank S Medal: A rare item received in Daguerreo. A medal honoring the best treasure hunter.
 * Rat Tail: A rare item bought in an auction. A mysterious item. A stolen item, supposedly...
 * Red Stone: A mysterious rare item received in the Conde Petie Mountain Path.
 * Sagittarius: A rare item received in Lindblum. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Scorpio: A rare item received in Quan's Dwelling. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Silver Pendant: Dagger's key item. Linked to the eidolons.
 * Strange Potion: A key item received in Lindblum. An ingredient to the medicine that can cure Cid's curse.
 * Strategy Guide: You are now invincible. Good job!
 * Superslick: A rare item received in Mognet Central. Makes you very soft...
 * Supersoft: A key item received in Treno. Cures permanently-petrified Blank. A magical item.
 * Taurus: A rare item received in Treno. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Ticket: Vivi's key item. A very expensive-looking ticket.
 * Une's Mirror: A rare item bought in an auction. A mysterious item. It looks very old...
 * Unusual Potion: A key item received in Lindblum. An ingredient to the medicine that can
 * Virgo: A rare item received in Black Mage Village. One of many Stellazzio in the world.
 * Water Mirror: A key item received in Ipsen's Castle. A key to reaching Terra.
 * Wind Mirror: A key item received in Ipsen's Castle. A key to reaching Terra.
 * World Map: A key item received from Cid. Checks current location and places names on the
 * Yellow Stone: A mysterious rare item received in the Conde Petie Mountain Path.

Final Fantasy X

 * Cloudy Mirror
 * Celestial Mirror
 * Withered Bouquet
 * Flint
 * Summoner's Soul
 * Aeon's Soul
 * Jecht's Sphere
 * Rusty Sword
 * Sun Crest
 * Sun Sigil
 * Moon Crest
 * Moon Sigil
 * Saturn Crest
 * Saturn Sigil
 * Jupiter Crest
 * Jupiter Sigil
 * Mercury Crest
 * Mercury Sigil
 * Mars Crest
 * Mars Sigil
 * Venus Crest
 * Venus Sigil
 * Al Bhed Primer I
 * Al Bhed Primer II
 * Al Bhed Primer III
 * Al Bhed Primer IV
 * Al Bhed Primer V
 * Al Bhed Primer VI
 * Al Bhed Primer VII
 * Al Bhed Primer VIII
 * Al Bhed Primer IX
 * Al Bhed Primer X
 * Al Bhed Primer XI
 * Al Bhed Primer XII
 * Al Bhed Primer XIII
 * Al Bhed Primer XIV
 * Al Bhed Primer XV
 * Al Bhed Primer XVI
 * Al Bhed Primer XVII
 * Al Bhed Primer XVIII
 * Al Bhed Primer XIX
 * Al Bhed Primer XX
 * Al Bhed Primer XXI
 * Al Bhed Primer XXII
 * Al Bhed Primer XXIII
 * Al Bhed Primer XXIV
 * Al Bhed Primer XXV
 * Al Bhed Primer XVI
 * Blossom Crown
 * Flower Scepter
 * Mark of Conquest

Final Fantasy X-2

 * Crimson Sphere 1 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 2 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 3 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 4 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 5 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 6 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 7 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 8 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 9 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Crimson Sphere 10 - Appears to be part of some kind of record.
 * Al Bhed Primer I - Teaches the letter "A" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer II - Teaches the letter "B" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer III - Teaches the letter "C" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer IV - Teaches the letter "D" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer V - Teaches the letter "E" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer VI - Teaches the letter "F" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer VII - Teaches the letter "G" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer VIII - Teaches the letter "H" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer IX - Teaches the letter "I" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer X - Teaches the letter "J" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XI - Teaches the letter "K" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XII - Teaches the letter "L" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XIII - Teaches the letter "M" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XIV - Teaches the letter "N" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XV - Teaches the letter "O" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XVI - Teaches the letter "P" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XVII - Teaches the letter "Q" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XVIII - Teaches the letter "R" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XIX - Teaches the letter "S" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XX - Teaches the letter "T" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XXI - Teaches the letter "U" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XXII - Teaches the letter "V" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XXIII - Teaches the letter "W" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XXIV - Teaches the letter "X" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XXV - Teaches the letter "Y" in Al Bhed.
 * Al Bhed Primer XXVI - Teaches the letter "Z" in Al Bhed.
 * New Beginnings Sphere - Led Yuna to become a sphere hunter.
 * Gagazet Sphere - Found in the Floating Ruins at Gagazet.
 * Sphere Fragment - Half of a sphere, found in the Zanarkand Ruins.
 * Awesome Sphere - Formerly hidden away in Kilika Temple.
 * Leblanc's Sphere - Left behind by Leblanc's gang.
 * Reassembled Sphere - Composed of two sphere fragments.
 * Logos's Sphere - Recorded by Logos in the Bevelle Underground.
 * Ormi's Sphere - Recorded by Ormi in the Bevelle Underground.
 * Gaol Sphere - Found by Logos in the Bevelle Underground.
 * Nooj's Sphere - A sphere from Lucil.
 * Gippal's Sphere - A sphere from Rin.
 * Baralai's Sphere - Found in Guadosalam.
 * Paine's Sphere - A sphere from Gippal.
 * War Buddy Sphere - A sphere from Beclam.
 * Besaid Sphere - Found on Besaid Island.
 * Syndicate Uniform (S) - Courtesy of Leblanc's goons.
 * Syndicate Uniform (M) - Courtesy of Leblanc's goons.
 * Syndicate Uniform (L) - Courtesy of Leblanc's goons.
 * Letter of Introduction - Letter from Gippal to Nhadala.
 * How to Repair with Soul - May be useful for repairing machines.
 * The Spirit of Recycling - May be useful for repairing machines.
 * The ABCs of Repair - May be useful for repairing machines.
 * Repairing for Dummies - May be useful for repairing machines.
 * Everyman's Repair Manual - May be useful for repairing machines.
 * Besaid Key - Engraved with the emblem of Besaid.
 * Desert Key - Found in the desert.
 * Twilight Rain - Enables Floral Fallal to learn "Break Damage Limit".
 * Aurora Rain - Enables Floral Fallal to learn "Break HP Limit".
 * Machina Booster - Enables Machina Maw to learn "Break Damage Limit".
 * Machina Reactor - Enables Machina Maw to learn "Break HP Limit".
 * Victor Primoris - Enables Full Throttle to learn "Break Damage Limit".
 * Corpus Invictus - Enables Full Throttle to learn "Break HP Limit".
 * Calm Lands Discount Pass - Allows bearer to ride hovers at a reduced fare.
 * Calm Lands Free Pass - Allows bearer to ride hovers free of charge.
 * Book of Magical Dances I - Enables Songstress to learn "MP Mambo".
 * Book of Magical Dances II - Enables Songstress to learn "Magical Masque".

Final Fantasy XII

 * Cactoid Commendation - A token given to cactoids who have distinguished themselves among the grove. The other races of Ivalice take little notice.
 * Cactoid Compact - A symbol of friendship conveyed upon trusted allies of the cactoids. They hold the bearers of such compacts in high honor.
 * Canopic Jar - A cursed jar said to hold the power to entrap a beast's soul, forever binding it as an arcana.
 * Clan Primer - A reference containing clan exploits, hunt log, bestiary and adventuring tips.
 * Dragoon's Monograph - Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loots from Dragons and Plants
 * Dusty Letter - A letter left in a deserted building in Lowtown. "East Southeast East Southwest Southeast" is scrawled across the page.
 * Hunter's Monograph - Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loots from Beats and Avions
 * Knight's Monograph - Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loots from Giants and Insects
 * Lente's Tear - Artifact of the Viera, which allows the bearer to pass through the barriers in Golmore Jungle
 * Mage's Monograph - Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loots from Fiends
 * Sage's Monograph - Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loots from elementals.
 * Scholar's Monograph - Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loots from Constructs
 * Sluice Gate Key - Allows opening and closing of the gates in Garamsythe Waterway
 * Sword of Kings - Legendary sword with the power to destroy Nethicite
 * Treaty Blade - Legendary sword with the power to cut off Nethicite from the Sun-Cryst
 * Warmage's Monograph - Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loots from Amorphs and Undead