Mysterious Ancient Key
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The Mysterious Ancient Key is a large triangular Key acquired as a Quest Item during The Legend of the Sunken Kingdom voyage. It is used to unlock the hidden burial chamber within the Shrine of Ancient Tears.
Mechanics
The Mysterious Ancient Key can be placed in the triangular hole in the center of a stone alrar within the Shrine of Ancient Tears to unlock a hidden burial chamber containing skeletal remains and the journal 'War Below the Waves'.
Where to find
The Mysterious Ancient Key is obtained during the Legend of the Sunken Kingdom Voyage. It is always found inside a Forbidden Coral Chest, which can be unlocked using three Forbidden Keys found throughout the voyage.
Interaction
Using Primary Interact (R/
) on the Key allows players to read the following inscription:
An inscription reads 'At the Shrine of Ancient Tears, within the secret chamber, her curse awaits...'
Trivia
- The key emits a quiet ringing noise similar to a singing glass or glass armonica.
- Similar stone altars with triangular holes exist in sea caves under The Reaper's Hideout and Uncharted Island (N-13).
Gallery
The key in the stone table at the Shrine of Ancient Tears.
Patch history
- 2.3.1 (October 14, 2021)
- Can now be stored within Sunken Merfolk Statues.
- 2.3.0 (September 23, 2021)
- Introduced.