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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|name = Boss Key | |name = Boss Key | ||
|image = [[File:Boss_Key_(Ocarina_of_Time).png|150px]] <br> Artwork of the Boss Key | |image = [[File:Boss_Key_(Ocarina_of_Time).png|150px]]<br>Artwork of the Boss Key from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' | |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' | ||
|location = | |location = [[Treasure Chest]]s found in [[Dungeon]]s | ||
|uses = To unlock the door to the boss chamber | |uses = To unlock the door to the boss chamber | ||
|cost = | |cost = | ||
|sim = | |sim = [[Big Key]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Boss Key''', | The '''Boss Key''', also known as the [[Big Key]], is an item found in many Legend of Zelda games. It usually allows the player to unlock the door to the boss chamber. This key commonly appears bigger and more ornate than other keys, and is sometimes customized to fit the dungeon theme. In each Zelda game, the Boss Key, or Big Key, has a slightly different use or appearance. All of the Big Key's appearance are listed below. | ||
==Appearances== | |||
==A Link to the Past== | ===A Link to the Past=== | ||
In this game there was a Big Key. This key was used to open up a Big Chest, which contained the dungeon item. It also opened a door that lead to the boss. | In this game there was a Big Key. This key was used to open up a Big Chest, which contained the dungeon item. It also opened a door that lead to the boss. | ||
==Link's Awakening== | ===Link's Awakening=== | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' had a different version of the Big Key that was called the [[Nightmare Key]]. It had the only function of opening up the door that lead directly to the boss chamber. | ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' had a different version of the Big Key that was called the [[Nightmare Key]]. It had the only function of opening up the door that lead directly to the boss chamber. | ||
==Ocarina of Time== | ===Ocarina of Time=== | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' was the first game to introduce 3D perseptive, and thus we got to see the Boss Key in 3D for the first time. The Boss Key opened the door that lead directly to the boss chamber. | ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' was the first game to introduce 3D perseptive, and thus we got to see the Boss Key in 3D for the first time. The Boss Key opened the door that lead directly to the boss chamber. | ||
==Majora's Mask== | ===Majora's Mask=== | ||
The Boss Key in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' served the same purpose as the Boss Key from Ocarina of Time (see above) | The Boss Key in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' served the same purpose as the Boss Key from Ocarina of Time (see above) | ||
==Oracle of Ages== | ===Oracle of Ages=== | ||
The Boss Key that was present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' had the exact same use as in Link's Awakening (see above). | The Boss Key that was present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' had the exact same use as in Link's Awakening (see above). | ||
==Oracle of Seasons== | ===Oracle of Seasons=== | ||
Considering ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' were released at the same time, the developers recycled some ideas. The Boss Key in this game had the exact same function as in Oracle of Ages (see above) | Considering ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' were released at the same time, the developers recycled some ideas. The Boss Key in this game had the exact same function as in Oracle of Ages (see above) | ||
==The Wind Waker== | ===The Wind Waker=== | ||
In [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]] the boss key had the same use as it did in [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] (see above) | In [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]] the boss key had the same use as it did in [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] (see above) | ||
==The Minish Cap== | ===The Minish Cap=== | ||
In each and every dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', there featured a Boss Key that's only use was to open the door to the boss chamber. | In each and every dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', there featured a Boss Key that's only use was to open the door to the boss chamber. | ||
==Twilight Princess== | ===Twilight Princess=== | ||
The Boss Key featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' had the exact same use as the one from Ocarina of Time (see above). | The Boss Key featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' had the exact same use as the one from Ocarina of Time (see above). | ||
==Phantom Hourglass== | ===Phantom Hourglass=== | ||
==Spirit Tracks== | ===Spirit Tracks=== | ||
The Boss Key from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' had the one and only use of opening the door to the boss chamber. However, the Boss Key in this game had a little twist. Link could not store the Key in his tunic, but instead had to carry it from where he found it to the lock. This means that he couldn't use his sword while walking. | The Boss Key from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' had the one and only use of opening the door to the boss chamber. However, the Boss Key in this game had a little twist. Link could not store the Key in his tunic, but instead had to carry it from where he found it to the lock. This means that he couldn't use his sword while walking. | ||
==Skyward Sword== | ===Skyward Sword=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the traditional Boss 'Key' has been removed, and in its place is a sculpture. With this sculpture, Link must insert it into the lock, but it only goes in one way, so it can get confusing. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the traditional Boss 'Key' has been removed, and in its place is a sculpture. With this sculpture, Link must insert it into the lock, but it only goes in one way, so it can get confusing. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:TWW_Boss_Key.png| Artwork of the Boss Key from ''The Wind Waker'' | File:TWW_Boss_Key.png| Artwork of the Boss Key from ''The Wind Waker'' | ||
Revision as of 22:01, November 30, 2012
The Boss Key, also known as the Big Key, is an item found in many Legend of Zelda games. It usually allows the player to unlock the door to the boss chamber. This key commonly appears bigger and more ornate than other keys, and is sometimes customized to fit the dungeon theme. In each Zelda game, the Boss Key, or Big Key, has a slightly different use or appearance. All of the Big Key's appearance are listed below.
Appearances
A Link to the Past
In this game there was a Big Key. This key was used to open up a Big Chest, which contained the dungeon item. It also opened a door that lead to the boss.
Link's Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening had a different version of the Big Key that was called the Nightmare Key. It had the only function of opening up the door that lead directly to the boss chamber.
Ocarina of Time
Ocarina of Time was the first game to introduce 3D perseptive, and thus we got to see the Boss Key in 3D for the first time. The Boss Key opened the door that lead directly to the boss chamber.
Majora's Mask
The Boss Key in Majora's Mask served the same purpose as the Boss Key from Ocarina of Time (see above)
Oracle of Ages
The Boss Key that was present in Oracle of Ages had the exact same use as in Link's Awakening (see above).
Oracle of Seasons
Considering Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were released at the same time, the developers recycled some ideas. The Boss Key in this game had the exact same function as in Oracle of Ages (see above)
The Wind Waker
In The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker the boss key had the same use as it did in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (see above)
The Minish Cap
In each and every dungeon in The Minish Cap, there featured a Boss Key that's only use was to open the door to the boss chamber.
Twilight Princess
The Boss Key featured in Twilight Princess had the exact same use as the one from Ocarina of Time (see above).
Phantom Hourglass
Spirit Tracks
The Boss Key from Spirit Tracks had the one and only use of opening the door to the boss chamber. However, the Boss Key in this game had a little twist. Link could not store the Key in his tunic, but instead had to carry it from where he found it to the lock. This means that he couldn't use his sword while walking.
Skyward Sword
In Skyward Sword, the traditional Boss 'Key' has been removed, and in its place is a sculpture. With this sculpture, Link must insert it into the lock, but it only goes in one way, so it can get confusing.
Gallery
Artwork of the Boss Key from The Wind Waker
