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Keyring with keys.

The keyring was a sixth bag slot that could be opened with the Button-Keyring button that held a number of keys, most usefully dungeon keys among other keys, with dynamic capacity. Not all keys or items with key in their names were compatible with the keyring.

When a player first acquired a key, they automatically acquired a keyring that held compatible keys. The keyring sized dynamically for the number of keys in possession, up to 32 keys.

Removal[]

In patch 4.2.0, the keyring was removed, as were many of the keys within it. Keys that still had a purpose were moved to the player's inventory, while those that weren't were deleted. Deleted keys that could be sold to vendors were converted into gold and mailed to the player by The Keymaster:

Reclaimed Key

We discovered a key belonging to you in the twisting nether and noted that it was no longer useful.

Please accept this recompense in lieu of your key.

For dungeons, any locked door that required a dungeon key was changed into a simple door that can be clicked on to open it.

Keyring UI[]

Bag slots

The keyring was the leftmost button on the bag bar.

  • The keyring appeared as a thin key icon between the leftmost pack and the micro menu. Clicking this revealed a bag similar to a normal container.
  • Right-clicking a key in your bank moved that key into a normal inventory bag slot.
  • The keyring adjusted the number of slots to always accommodate all keys. It expanded until there were 32 total slots filled.

Compatible keys[]

Dungeon keys[]

These keys are used to access dungeons, or to summon bosses or access areas within dungeons.

Unlimited use[]

  1. Inv misc key 06 [Workshop Key] aka Gnomeregan key
  2. Inv misc key 01 [The Scarlet Key] aka Scarlet Monastery key (also usable in Stratholme to enter the Scarlet Bastion)
  3. Inv misc key 10 [Prison Cell Key] opens Blackrock Depths prison cells
  4. Inv misc key 08 [Shadowforge Key] aka Blackrock Depths key
  5. Inv misc key 10 [Crescent Key] aka Dire Maul key
  6. Inv misc key 11 [Skeleton Key] aka Scholomance key
  7. Inv misc key 13 [Key to the City] aka Stratholme key
  8. Inv misc key 02 [Shadow Labyrinth Key] Opens the doors to the Shadow LabyrinthBc icon
  9. Inv misc key 02 [Shattered Halls Key] Opens the doors to the Shattered HallsBc icon
  10. Inv datacrystal03 [Key to the Arcatraz] Opens the doors to the ArcatrazBc icon
  11. Inv misc key 07 [The Master's Key] Opens the doors and allows access to KarazhanBc icon
  12. Inv misc key 13 [Reservoir Key] Allows access to Heroic Coilfang ReservoirBc icon
  13. Inv misc key 04 [Key of Time] Allows access to Heroic Caverns of TimeBc icon
  14. Inv misc key 09 [Warpforged Key] Allows access to Heroic Tempest KeepBc icon
  15. Inv misc key 13 [Flamewrought Key] Allows access to Heroic Hellfire CitadelBc icon
  16. Inv misc key 11 [Auchenai Key] Allows access to Heroic AuchindounBc icon
  17. Inv qiraj hiltornate [The Eye of Haramad] Summons Yor from Nexus-Prince Shaffar's Stasis Chamber in Heroic Mana-Tombs Bc icon
  18. Inv misc gem pearl 04 [Essence-Infused Moonstone] Summons Anzu in Heroic Sethekk Halls, Druids Only Bc icon
  19. Inv misc key 02 [The Violet Hold Key] Violet Hold key Wrath-Logo-Small
  20. Spell holy mindsooth [Key to the Focusing Iris] Opens the Normal difficulty version of the Focusing Iris within the Eye of Eternity Wrath-Logo-Small
  21. Spell holy mindsooth [Heroic Key to the Focusing Iris] Opens the Normal and Heroic difficulty versions of the Focusing Iris within the Eye of Eternity Wrath-Logo-Small

One-time use[]

  1. Inv misc key 02 [Executioner's Key] Opens cage in Zul'Farrak
  2. Inv misc key 02 [Gordok Courtyard Key] (Patch 2.0.1) Only available in Dire Maul, key leaves inventory if player leaves Dire Maul
  3. Inv misc key 14 [Viewing Room Key] Opens door to inner part of Scholomance

World keys[]

These keys are unlimited use.

  1. Inv misc key 14 [Key to Searing Gorge] Alliance side only, through a quest
  2. Inv misc key 02 [Jump-a-Tron 4000 Key] Turns on the Jump-a-tron 4000. Bc icon
  3. Inv misc key 07 [Deathforge Key] Allows access to the Deathforge. Bc icon
  4. Inv misc ahnqirajtrinket 03 [Icehammer's Harpoon Controller] Activates the large Nifflevar harpoon gun. Wrath-Logo-Small Alliance side only, through a quest

Machine keys[]

These keys are one-time use.

  1. Inv misc key 14 [Key to Refurbished Shredder] Activates shredders in Venture Bay Wrath-Logo-Small

Blacksmithing keys[]

These are a non-rogue alternative to Lockpicking; each can unlock doors, chests, and lockboxes up to a certain Lockpicking level. One-time use.

  1. Inv misc key 03 [Silver Skeleton Key]
  2. Inv misc key 13 [Golden Skeleton Key]
  3. Inv misc key 11 [Truesilver Skeleton Key]
  4. Inv misc key 08 [Arcanite Skeleton Key]
  5. Inv misc key 07 [Cobalt Skeleton Key] Wrath-Logo-Small
  6. Inv misc key 11 [Titanium Skeleton Key] Wrath-Logo-Small
  7. Item pyriumkey [Obsidium Skeleton Key] Cataclysm

Loot keys[]

These unlock specific items or objects. One-time use.

  1. Inv misc key 01 [Captain's Key]
  2. Inv misc key 03 [Relic Coffer Key] as of Patch 2.0.1
  3. Inv misc key 11 [Gordok Shackle Key] (Patch 2.0.1?) unique, but can leave dungeon
  4. Inv misc key 08 [Scarab Coffer Key] can leave dungeon
  5. Inv misc key 08 [Greater Scarab Coffer Key] can leave dungeon
  6. Inv misc key 08 [Coilskar Chest Key] Bc icon opens chests in Shadowmoon Valley
  7. Inv qiraj jewelencased [Ethereum Prison Key] Bc icon opens prisons, or turn in 5 for Inv qiraj jewelglyphed [Ethereum Stasis Chamber Key]
  8. Inv qiraj jewelblessed [Bash'ir's Skeleton Key] Bc icon opens larger prisons
  9. Inv qiraj jewelglyphed [Ethereum Stasis Chamber Key] received from N [25-30G] Purging the Chambers of Bash'ir Bc icon opens larger prisons
  10. Inv qiraj jewelengraved [Shaffar's Stasis Chamber Key] received from N [25-30] Nexus-Prince Shaffar's Personal Chamber Bc icon
  11. Inv misc key 11 [Dark Keeper Key]
  12. Inv misc key 03 [Elders' Square Postbox Key]
  13. Inv misc key 03 [King's Square Postbox Key]
  14. Inv misc key 03 [Market Row Postbox Key]

Quest keys[]

These keys are available during quests. They disappear once the relevant quest is finished.

  1. Inv misc key 07 [Bristlelimb Key] Alliance only
  2. Inv misc orb 03 [Gatekeeper's Key] Horde only
  3. Inv misc key 06 [Benedict's Key]
  4. Inv misc key 01 [Burning Key]
  5. Inv misc key 03 [Cresting Key]
  6. Inv misc key 02 [Thundering Key]
  7. Inv misc key 06 [Sha'naar Key]
  8. Inv misc key 11 [Cho'war's Key]
  9. Inv misc key 03 [Shackle Key]
  10. Inv misc key 13 [Shackle Key] Horde only
  11. Inv misc key 01 [Cuergo's Key] repeatable with Inv misc map 01 [Cuergo's Treasure Map]
  12. Inv misc key 11 [Boulderfist Key] Bc icon
  13. Inv misc key 07 [Lianthe's Key] Quest Bc icon
  14. Spell fire elemental totem [Crystalline Key] Bc icon
  15. Inv misc key 08 [Veil Skith Prison Key] Bc icon
  16. Inv misc key 13 [Warmaul Prison Key] Bc icon
  17. Inv qiraj jewelengraved [The Warden's Key] Bc icon
  18. Inv misc key 13 [The Doctor's Key] Bc icon
  19. Inv misc key 07 [Panther Cage Key] Horde side only through a quest
  20. Inv misc key 11 [Camp Anger Key] Bc icon
  21. Inv misc key 06 [Ignition Key] Quest
  22. Inv misc key 11 [Derelict Caravan Chest Key] QuestBc icon
  23. Inv misc key 02 [Restored Apprentice's Key] QuestBc icon
  24. Inv misc key 07 [Grimtotem Key]

Incompatible "keys"[]

These items cannot be put on the keyring, despite being used as keys.

  1. Inv misc key 12 [Grimesilt Outhouse Key] Quest Key (note: this key was in the keyring from patch 2.0.1 but was reverted to a regular item as of Patch 2.1)
  2. Inv jewelry talisman 11 [Drakefire Amulet] aka Onyxia "key"
  3. Inv misc key 03 [Grim Guzzler Key] one time use
  4. Inv battery 01 [Goblin Transponder] for Gnomeregan (Horde) made into a poor quality item
  5. Inv hammer 19 [Mallet of Zul'Farrak] aka Gahz'rilla summoning "key" No longer a key
  6. Inv staff 16 [Scepter of Celebras] aka Maraudon "key" (more like a portal) (Patch 2.0.1) No longer a key
  7. Inv jewelry ring 01 [Seal of Ascension] aka UBRS "key" (Patch 2.0.1)
  8. Inv misc rune 10 [Burning Legion Gate Key] Quest keyBc icon
  9. Inv misc key 11 [Fel Cannon Activator] Quest keyBc icon

Patch changes[]

  • Cataclysm Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): Keyring removed. Existing keys either converted to gold, moved to players' bags, or removed entirely.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.11.0 (2006-06-19): Added.

See also[]

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