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Big Keys,(ALttP)[1] also known as Boss Room Keys,(Series)[2] Nightmare Keys,(LA)[1] and Boss Keys,(OoT)[1][3][4] are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series.
Location and Uses
Big 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.
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.
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Oracle of Seasons
Oracle of Ages
The Wind Waker
Four Swords Adventures
The Minish Cap
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, Big Keys are electrified and Link must have Princess Zelda possess a Phantom in order to carry them for him.
Skyward Sword
A Link Between Worlds
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors
Cadence of Hyrule
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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FrenchCA | Grande clé (OoT3D) | Same as English. |
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FrenchEU | Grande clé (ALBW) Clé du Boss |
Same as English. Boss Key |
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German | Großer Schlüssel (ALBW) | Same as English. |
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Italian | Grande Chiave (ALBW) | Same as English. |
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SpanishEU | Gran llave (ALBW) | Same as English. |
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SpanishLA | Gran llave (LA) Llave del jefe (OoS) |
Same as English. Boss key |
Gallery
Completed Goron Mines Big Key from Twilight Princess
- Goron Mines Key Shard.png
Key Shard icon from Twilight Princess
- Goron Mines Key Shard2.png
Key Shard icon from Twilight Princess
- Goron Mines Key Shard3.png
Key Shard icon from Twilight Princess
- Goron Mines Key Sprite.png
Completed Goron Mines Big Key icon from Twilight Princess
Boss Key from Hyrule Warriors
Boss Key icon from Hyrule Warriors
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118(ALttP)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118 (Series)
- ↑ "You got a Boss Key! Get ready for the final battle!" — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Boss Key" — N/A (Cadence of Hyrule)
- ↑ "You must carry the Boss Key overhead as you traverse the dungeon to the Boss Key block. While holding the key, you cannot attack or defend yourself." (Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 14)