Key Items


Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster has 17 key items essential for story progression - none are missable. This guide covers every location in order, from the Lute in Cornelia to the Adamantite near endgame.

Early Game

Cornelia through Elfheim. These items unlock the Mystic Key and open up the world.

Lute

Cornelia Castle

Reward from Princess Sarah after rescuing her from Garland. Required to open the time portal in the final dungeon.

Cornelia Walkthrough →

Crown

Marsh Cave B3

Found after defeating the Piscodemons. Present to the fake king in Western Keep to reveal Astos.

Elfheim Walkthrough →

Crystal Eye

Western Keep

Dropped by Astos after defeating him. Trade to Matoya for the Jolt Tonic.

Elfheim Walkthrough →

Jolt Tonic

Matoya's Cave

Given by Matoya in exchange for her Crystal Eye. Use to wake the sleeping Elf Prince.

Elfheim Walkthrough →

Mystic Key

Elven Castle

Reward from the Elf Prince after using the Jolt Tonic. Opens all locked doors throughout the game.

Elfheim Walkthrough →

Mid Game

Melmond through the Citadel of Trials. You'll defeat two Fiends and get the Airship.

Nitro Powder

Cornelia Castle (locked)

Found in a locked chest. Give to Nerrick in Mount Duergar to blast open the canal.

Melmond Walkthrough →

Star Ruby

Cavern of Earth B3

Dropped by the Vampire. Feed to the Giant to pass through Giant's Cave.

Melmond Walkthrough →

Earth Rod

Sage's Cave

Given by Sage Sarda. Use on the stone plate in Cavern of Earth to access lower levels.

Melmond Walkthrough →

Late Game

Gaia through the Flying Fortress. Final preparations before the Chaos Shrine.

Bottled Faerie

Desert Caravan

Purchase for 40,000 Gil. Releases automatically when entering Gaia to give you Oxyale.

Gaia Walkthrough →

Oxyale

Gaia (from Faerie)

Essential for underwater breathing in the Sunken Shrine. Required to fight Kraken.

Gaia Walkthrough →

Warp Cube

Waterfall Cavern

Given by the Robot. Essential for teleporting from Mirage Tower to the Flying Fortress.

Gaia Walkthrough →

Chime

Lufenia

Given by a Lufenian after learning their language. Required to enter Mirage Tower.

Lufenia Walkthrough →