Final Fantasy XII key items

See also: Final Fantasy XII items

Key items are unique items found in Final Fantasy XII.

List

Item	Action	Location
Accursed Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Disma.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Adamantine Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok or Stok.	Defeat Aspidochelon.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Age-Worn Key	Unlocks Hall of the Wroth God.	Give Dragon Scale to Wyrm Philosopher after defeating Vyraal.
	A key bartered in exchange for a dragon scale. It is said to open the way to the lair of a great wyrm.
Ann's Letter	Show it to Ann's sisters.	From Ann aboard the Skyferry.
	A letter written by Ann, chief steward aboard one of East Ivalice Company's airships. It is addressed to her six sisters, each of whom works a different airship route.
Auric Message	Needed to get Matamune.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	The message contained in the yellow bottle. Gilt letters shimmer on the page: "Ash...ridge...e"
Barheim Key	Needed to reenter Barheim Passage.	Patient in the Desert sidequest.
	An oddly shaped key received from the leader of a band of thieves. The key opens a door into the Barheim Passage.
Beaked Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Bull Chocobo.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Black Bottle	Needed to receive Onyx Message.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	This small bottle contains a message: "Easy as a, b, c, so count yourself lucky. 19-12-21-9-3-5-7-1-20-5-18-1-20-19"
Blackened Fragment	Needed to receive Medallion of Bravery.	Defeat Orthros. Part of the three medallions sidequest.
	One of four pieces of a broken medallion. You received it as a reward for finding and returning Samal's stolen articles.
Blue Bottle	Needed to received Wanly-Limed Message.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	This small bottle contains a message: "Truth lies just beyond falsehood. CDZCKZMCRANZS"
Bony Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Ishteen.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Broken Key	Needed to receive Sluice Gate Key.	Defeat White Mousse.
	A broken, useless key. Sorbet had been meaning to get it fixed.
Cactoid Commendation	Needed to enter boss hideout in Gone-Fishin' sidequest.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	A token given to cactoids who have distinguished themselves among the grove. The other races of Ivalice take little notice.
Cactoid Compact	Needed to enter secret sandbank in Gone-Fishin' sidequest.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	A symbol of friendship conveyed upon trusted allies of the cactoids. They hold the bearers of such compacts in high honor.
Cactus Flower	Give to Dantro's Wife.	Defeat Flowering Cactoid.
	A rare flower that comes into bloom once every few years. Its petals have medicinal value, with those harvested from cacti turned cactoid said to be particularly potent.
Canopic Jar	Enemies may drop Arcana.	Buy Morbid Urn from Bazaar.
	A cursed jar said to hold the power to entrap a beast's soul, forever binding it as an arcana.
Clan Primer	Allows access to hunt logs and the Bestiary.	Received from Tomaj
	A reference containing clan exploits, hunt log, bestiary and adventuring tips.
Clawed Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Skullash
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Crescent Stone	Needed to reach the Royal Palace Treasury.	Old Dalan in Lowtown.
	A stone cutting given to you by Dalan. It is needed to reach the treasury in the Royal Palace. A lion in emblazoned on its face.
Cruel Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Bluesang
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Dawn Shard	Needed for further access in Stilshrine of Miriam.	Tomb of Raithwall
	A piece of magicite left by King Raithwall. It signifies descent from the Dynast-King.
Dragon Scale	Needed to get Age-worn Key.	Give Viera Rucksack to the Viera Wayfarer.
	A scale found on the corpse of a vyraal. Natural philosophers studying wyrms and their kin are known to pay well for such.
Dragoon's Monograph	Additional drops from Dragons and Plants.	Buy Forgotten Grimoire from Bazaar.
	Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loot from dragons and plants.
Dull Fragment	Necessary to receive Medallion of Bravery.	Garamsythe Waterway by opening/closing controls. Part of the Three medallions sidequest.
	One of four pieces of a broken medallion. You obtained it beyond the sluice gates in Garamsythe Waterway.
Dusty Letter	Clues on Dull Fragment.	Empty house in Lowtown.
	A letter left in a deserted building in Lowtown. "East Southeast East Southwest Southeast" is scrawled across the page.
Ensanguined Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Anubys.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Errmonea Leaf	Give to Lesina in Giza Plains.	Defeat Enkelados.
	A medicinal herb found on Ozmone Plain. It has long been used in the treatment of fevers.
Eternal Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Myath.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Fanged Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Kaiser Wolf.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Feather of the Flock	Necessary to understand Cockatrices.	Urn in Giza Plain - The Rains - Tracks of the Beast.
	A legendary cockatrice feather with a brilliant white sheen. Touching the feather, you feel a strange bond with the cockatrices...
Feathered Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Dreadguard.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Fell Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Alteci.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Frigid Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Wendice.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Fur-scaled Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Gavial.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Galbana Lilies	Holds special meaning to Vaan because of Reks.	Defeat Rogue Tomato.
	Red flowers that grow only in Dalmasca. You found them after defeating the Rogue Tomato.
Gift of the Great-Chief	Give to the Garif Herder.	Great-chief Uball-Ka.
	A gift prepared by the garif Great-chief in hopes of acquiring some Giza cockatrices. It is addressed to Brunoa, the nomad elder in the Giza Plains.
Goddess's Magicite	Proof of someone's royal heritage.	Stolen from the Royal Palace of Rabanastre.
	A piece of magicite you found in the treasury of the Royal Palace of Rabanastre. It must be extremely valuable.
Gravesoul Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Vorres.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Green Bottle	Needed to receive Green-hued Message.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	This small bottle contains a message: "Skip on stones to far bank's shore, by skipping stones return once more. SSADLNIAKLADHAUETDNREA"
Green-Hued Message	Needed to receive Matamune.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	The message contained in the green bottle. Emerald letters shimmer on the page: "Forest...rgro...w"
Grimy Fragment	Necessary to receive Medallion of Bravery.	From the Three medallions sidequest.
	One of four pieces of a broken medallion. You obtained it with the help of Filo and Kytes.
Hide-Covered Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Terror Tyrant.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Hunter's Monograph	Additional drops from Beasts and Avions.	Buy Forgotten Grimoire from Bazaar.
	Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loot from beasts and avions.
Knight's Monograph	Additional drops from Giants and Insects.	Buy Forgotten Grimoire from Bazaar.
	Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loot from giants and insects.
Lab Access Card	Full access to Draklor Laboratory.	Doctor Cid's office.
	A Draklor Laboratory security card. It bears the seal of the Archadian Empire.
Leathern Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Dheed.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Lente's Tear	Opens paths in Golmore Jungle.	From Jote after Henne Mines mission.
	A charm made by the viera. It grants passage through the barriers of Golmore Jungle.
Lustreless Medallion	Necessary to receive Medallion of Bravery.	From three medallions sidequest.
	A medallion that opens a door within the Palace of Nabudis. It is inert, its magicks long lost.
Mage's Monograph	Additional drops from Fiends.	Buy Forgotten Grimoire from Bazaar.
	Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loot from fiends.
Maned Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Nazarnir.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Manufacted Nethicite	Magicite developed by Archadia that can absorb Magicks.	Given to Penelo by Larsa.
	A special kind of magicite developed by the Archadian Empire. Unlike ordinary magicite, this absorbs magicks.
Matamune	Needed for Cactoid Compact, Cactoid Commendation, and Lu Shang's Badge.	Given by Gilgamesh in Barheim Passage.
	A cursed fishing rod that drinks the lifeblood of the fish it hooks. You obtained it from Gilgamesh, ancient man of mystery.
Maverick Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Victanir.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Medallion of Bravery	Needed to enter Cloister of Solace.	From three medallions sidequest.
	A medallion that opens a door within the Palace of Nabudis. Magick energies ebb and flow within.
Medallion of Love	Needed to enter Cloister of Reason.	From three medallions sidequest.
	A medallion that opens a door within the Palace of Nabudis. Magick energies ebb and flow within.
Medallion of Might	Needed to enter The Crucible.	From three medallions sidequest.
	A medallion that opens a door within the Palace of Nabudis. Magick energies ebb and flow within.
Merchant's Armband	Gain Pilika's Diary.	Access to top level of Clio's Technicks.
	An armband worn by the staff at Clio's Technicks in Bhujerba. The store's name is neatly embroidered on its surface.
Metallic Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Killbug.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Mind Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Ancbolder.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Moonsilver Medallion	Necessary to receive Medallion of Love.	From three medallions sidequest.
	A medallion made of moonsilver, a very rare metal. These medallions are traditionally given to loved ones as a token of affection.
Muramata	Starts Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.	Fishing Enthusiast in Balfonheim Port.
	A fishing rod crafted by a master swordsmith. The rod is light, easily handled, and surprisingly strong.
No. 1 Brig Key	Allows access to Brig 1 in Dreadnought Leviathan.	Defeat all enemies in Central Brig Access.
	This key opens the bulkhead of a brig aboard Leviathan.
Odiferous Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Kris.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Onyx Message	Necessary to receive Matamune.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	The message contained in the black bottle. Jet black letters shimmer on the page: "Darkness...eton...e"
Pilika's Diary	Learn about Pilika's pets.	Shelf in Clio's Technicks.
	A diary kept by Pilika, a member of the staff at Clio's Technicks in Bhujerba. It chronicles her day-to-day affairs.
Rabbit's Tail	Give to Nera in Eruyt Village.	Defeat Vorpal Bunny.
	The tail of a vorpal bunny, a legendary black dreamhare found in Golmore Jungle. It is a prized reagent.
Red Bottle	Necessary to receive Vermillion Message.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	This small bottle contains a message: "Foothills rise in mountains' shadow. nhIiQsTUrEe"
Reptillian Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Abelisk.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Ring of the Light	Give to Relj in Mt Bur-Omisace.	Defeat Fafnir.
	A ring worn by followers of the Light of Kiltia. The crest of Faram, the Father, is etched in its band.
Ring of the Toad	Give to nomad Elder.	Sadeen in Giza Plains - The Rains after defeating Croakadile.
	A jade ring bearing the likeness of a toad. The ring holds special meaning to the villagers who call Giza Plains their home.
Rusted Scrap of Armor	Proof of Iron Colossus.	Defeat Lindwyrm.
	A scrap of metal that looks as though it may once have been part of a piece of armor. You found it logged between the claws of the Lindwyrm.
Sage's Monograph	Additional drops from Elementals.	Buy Forgotten Grimoire from Bazaar.
	Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loot from elementals.
Scholar's Monograph	Additional drops from Constructs.	Buy Forgotten Grimoire from Bazaar.
	Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loot from constructs.
Scythe Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Biding Mantis.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Serpentwyne Must	Give to Tavernmaster at The Sandsea in Rabanastre.	Defeat Marilith.
	A liquid base used in the fermentation of the finest serpentwyne. You obtained it after defeating the Marilith.
Shadestone	Becomes a sunstone after absorbing energy of dark crystals.	Receive from Jinn; Receive in Making Sunstone sidequest.
	A dark, fist-sized stone. When exposed to the energies of the sun, it becomes a type of magicite known as sunstone.
Shelled Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Thalassinon.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Sickle Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Rageclaw.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Silent Urn	Captures Gil Snapper.	Petitioner
	An urn given you by the villagers of Giza Plains. It is used to entrap the souls of beasts.
Site 3 Key	Opens gate in Lhusu Mines.	Antlion Petitioner.
	This key grants access to Site 3 of the Lhusu Mines.
Site 11 Key	Opens gate in Lhusu Mines.	Near fallen Bhujerban in Phon Coast.
	This key grants access to Site 11 of the Lhusu Mines.
Skull Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Crystal Knight.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Slimy Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Melt.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Sluice Gate Key	Allows opening/closing of Garamsythe Waterway gates.	After White Mousse hunt, must be repaired.
	A key needed to operate the sluice gate. It used to be broken, but Sorbet had his brother repair it.
Soul Ward Key	Required to enter Hall of Lambent Darkness.	Receive from Traveler in The Chosen Path after accepting his hunt request.
	A key to a door in the Sochen Cave Palace. Dire beasts are imprisoned within.
Soulless Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Zombie Lord.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Stolen Articles	Give them to the Contrite Thief.	Defeat Orthros.
	A bundle of articles stolen by the contrite thief, only to be stolen once again by Orthros. Don't tease the... flan?
Stone of the Condemner	Necessary to enter Throne of Veiled Gods.	Receive from Acolyte after defeating Judge Bergan.
	A piece of magicite said to open the way to a forbidden place. An inscription carved in the stone's back reads: "He with power, trust it not."
Sunstone	Source of heat and light.	Power up Shadestones.
	A piece of magicite made from shadestone that has been imbued with the power of the sun. Sunstone is commonly used as a source of heat and light.
Sword of Kings	Destroys Nethicite.	Stilshrine of Miriam
	The sword left by King Raithwall. It is capable of destroying nethicite.
Sword of the Order	Deliver to Azelas.	Dalan in Lowtown.
	A sword signifying a place among the Order of the Knights of Dalmasca. Dalan has tasked you with its delivery.
Systems Access Key	Grants access to Leviathan's security system.	Urn in Brig No. 1.
	This key grants access to Leviathan's security system, which controls the ship's internal alarm.
Treaty-Blade	Sword used to cut new shards of nethicite.	Granted by Occuria after events in Giruvegan.
	The blade given Ashe by the Occuria. It has the power to cut new shards of nethicite.
Tube Fuse	Powers up lights in Barheim Passage.	Burrough
	A tube fuse pieced together from scavenged parts. It may not be much to look at, but it is well-crafted.
Vengeful Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Arioch.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Vermillion Message	Necessary to receive Matamune.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	The message contained in the red bottle. Vermillion letters shimmer on the page: "Fire...undb...h"
Viera Rucksack	Viera Wayfarer's items.	Defeat Vyraal.
	A bundle dropped by a viera traveler as she fled a vyraal. The cloth is dyed with an intricate pattern of trees.
Vile Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Avenger.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Wanly-Limed Message	Necessary to receive Matamune.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	The message contained in the blue bottle. Palid letters shimmer on the page: "River...unde...o"
Warmage's Monograph	Additional drops from Amorphs and Undead.	Buy Forgotten Grimoire from Bazaar.
	Possession of this text enables the acquisition of superior loot from amorphs and undead.
Whiskered Trophy	Give to Atak, Blok, or Stok.	Defeat Grimalkin.
	Proof that the bearer has hunted rare game. The hunters of the Phon Coast collect such trophies.
Wind Globe	Return to Northon to receive Windvane.	Under Dynast-Cactoids in Windtrace Dunes.
	A globe fashioned of silver rings decorated with arcane patterns.
Wind Vane	Needed to enter Wyrm's Nest.	Give Wind Globe to Northon.
	A device for reading the winds. It is used to navigate through sandstorms on the open desert.
Writ of Transit	Can leave Rabanastre.	Tomaj
	A writ given to you by Tomaj granting its bearer right of passage through the east gate for the acquisition of foodstuffs.
Yellow Bottle	Necessary to receive Auric Message.	From Gone-Fishin'! sidequest.
	This small bottle contains a message: "Dragons stir among the eaters of the wind. 1 2 - - 5 - 7 - 9 -"

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