Final Fantasy 1 - Key Item Locations
Find every key item in Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster with our complete location guide. Each key item includes detailed information on where to find it, which chapter it appears in, and how to use it to progress through your adventure. Essential for completing the main story and accessing all areas of the game.
All Key Items
Lute
Chapter 1
Location
Cornelia Castle (after defeating Garland)
Use
Reward from Princess Sarah after rescuing her from Garland. Required to open the time portal in the final dungeon.
Crown
Chapter 3
Location
Marsh Cave B3 (guarded by Piscodemons)
Use
Found in the Marsh Cave after defeating the Piscodemons. Present to the fake king in Western Keep to reveal Astos.
Crystal Eye
Chapter 3
Location
Western Keep (defeat Astos)
Use
Dropped by Astos after defeating him. Trade to Matoya for the Jolt Tonic to wake the Elf Prince.
Jolt Tonic
Chapter 3
Location
Matoya's Cave (trade Crystal Eye)
Use
Given by Matoya in exchange for her Crystal Eye. Use to wake the sleeping Elf Prince and receive the Mystic Key.
Mystic Key
Chapter 3
Location
Elven Castle (wake the prince with Jolt Tonic)
Use
Reward from the Elf Prince after using the Jolt Tonic. Opens all locked doors throughout the game world.
Nitro Powder
Chapter 4
Location
Cornelia Castle (locked room, requires Mystic Key)
Use
Found in a locked chest in Cornelia Castle. Give to Nerrick in Mount Duergar to blast open a canal.
Star Ruby
Chapter 4
Location
Cavern of Earth B3 (defeat Vampire)
Use
Dropped by the Vampire in the Cavern of Earth. Feed to the Giant to pass through Giant's Cave.
Earth Rod
Chapter 4
Location
Sage's Cave (after giving Star Ruby to Giant)
Use
Given by Sage Sarda after passing through Giant's Cave. Use on the stone plate in Cavern of Earth to access lower levels.
Canoe
Chapter 5
Location
Crescent Lake (speak with the Twelve Sages)
Use
Given by the Twelve Sages in Crescent Lake after defeating Lich. Allows travel on rivers to reach new areas.
Levistone
Chapter 6
Location
Cavern of Ice B2 (defeat Evil Eye)
Use
Dropped by the Evil Eye in the Cavern of Ice. Use in the Lykion Desert to raise the ancient Airship.
Rat's Tail
Chapter 7
Location
Citadel of Trials F3 (defeat Dragon Zombies)
Use
Found in a chest in the Citadel of Trials after defeating the Dragon Zombies. Present to King Bahamut for class upgrades.
Bottled Faerie
Chapter 8
Location
Desert Caravan (purchase for 40,000 Gil)
Use
Purchase from the Desert Caravan for 40,000 Gil. Automatically releases when entering Gaia to give you the Oxyale.
Oxyale
Chapter 8
Location
Buy Bottled Faerie (40,000 Gil) → Enter Gaia → Faerie flies to spring → Speak with Faerie
Use
Essential item for underwater breathing in the Sunken Shrine. Without it, you cannot progress to fight Kraken, the Fiend of Water.
Warp Cube
Chapter 8
Location
Waterfall Cavern (speak with Robot)
Use
Given by the Robot in the Waterfall Cavern. Essential for teleporting from Mirage Tower to the Flying Fortress.
Rosetta Stone
Chapter 9
Location
Sunken Shrine F5 (northeast room)
Use
Found in the Sunken Shrine's upper levels. Take to Dr. Unne in Melmond to learn the Lufenian language.
Chime
Chapter 10
Location
Lufenia (speak with Lufenian after learning language)
Use
Given by a Lufenian after learning their language from Dr. Unne. Required to enter the Mirage Tower.
Adamantite
Chapter 11
Location
Flying Fortress F2 (southwest room)
Use
Found in the Flying Fortress. Take to the blacksmith Smyth in Mount Duergar to forge the legendary Excalibur.