Simple Keys Overview
Simple Keys are special items that unlock ornate doors throughout Pharloom, revealing hidden areas, valuable rewards, and opportunities to help trapped NPCs. Some require purchase, others must be found.
Watch this complete guide to all Simple Key locations and uses, then read the detailed breakdown below
Key Locations:
Bone Bottom - Pebb (500 Rosaries)
Choral Chambers - Jubilana (650 Rosaries)
Sinner's Road - Defeat Roachkeeper
Sands of Karak - Corpse on bench
Unlockable Areas:
Mosshome ↔ Wormways connection
Deep Docks hidden area
High Halls in Citadel
Green Prince's cell (Sinner's Road)
Simple Key Locations
NPC: Pebb the Vendor
The first Simple Key is the easiest to find. Pebb is a vendor located right in the middle of Bone Bottom settlement - you literally can't miss him.
Cost: 500 Rosaries
Tips for Early Game:
- Farm Rosaries from enemies in The Marrow
- Complete early quests for Rosary rewards
- Consider this the "practice" key for beginners
- Pebb also sells Mask Shards for health upgrades
Location Details:
- Region: Bone Bottom (central area)
- Landmark: Main vendor stall
- Availability: Always available
- Note: Stock up on Rosaries before visiting
Requires: Wandering Merchant Quest
This Simple Key requires completing a rescue quest first. Jubilana won't appear in Songclave until you complete specific steps.
Step-by-Step Quest Guide:
1
Visit Songclave/First Shrine: Go to the bulletin board and interact with it to get the "Wandering Merchant" quest
2
Rescue Jubilana: Travel to Choral Chambers and find the left side tower. Jubilana is trapped inside - free her from her predicament
3
Return to Songclave: Jubilana will now appear as a vendor. Purchase the Simple Key for 650 Rosaries
Cost: 650 Rosaries (more expensive than Pebb's key)
Combat Required: Defeat Roachkeeper
This Simple Key requires combat skills and platforming prowess. You'll need to reach a dangerous area and defeat a challenging enemy.
Getting to Sinner's Road:
1. Start in Greymoor: Find the elevator near the Halfway House inn
2. Elevator Ride: Activate and ride the elevator to the very top
3. Platforming Challenge: Pogo and dash across the gap, continue climbing upward
4. Enter Sinner's Road: Take the top-right exit to enter this hazardous zone
Sinner's Road Dangers:
- Grimy Water: Filled with maggots, drains stamina
- Stamina Loss: Wading reduces stamina until you rest
- Roachkeeper: Tough enemy in top-right section
- Preparation: Bring healing items and full health
Reward: Defeat the Roachkeeper to claim the Simple Key
Requires: Clawline Grapple
The final Simple Key is hidden in a unique exploration area with special mechanics. You'll need the Clawline Grapple ability to access this location.
Access Route:
1. Find Pinstress NPC: Located in the Blasted Sands region
2. Use Clawline Grapple: Grapple to reach the hidden exit at the top
3. Enter Sands of Karak: A unique area with seed-growing mechanics
Required Ability:
Clawline Grapple - Essential for accessing the area
Unique Area Mechanics:
- Seed Growth: Cause seeds to grow into tree branches
- Temporary Platforms: Branches disappear after a few seconds
- Pogo Surfaces: Use branches for advanced movement
- Spiked Obstacles: Some destructible objects deal damage
Simple Key Location: Far-right section, on a corpse sitting on a bench
Navigation Tips:
- Plan your route carefully due to temporary platforms
- Move quickly between seed activations
- Watch for spiked obstacles that can be destroyed
- The corpse with the key is clearly visible on the bench
Where to Use Simple Keys
Connection Path
This Simple Key unlocks a direct connection between Mosshome and Wormways, creating a valuable shortcut for faster travel between these areas.
Benefit: Permanent fast travel shortcut
How to Access:
- Travel to the Mosshome section with an elevator
- Use dash or pogo maneuver to cross the gap
- Find the ornate door blocking the path
- Use a Simple Key to unlock permanent access
Recommendation: Early unlock for exploration efficiency
Massive Hidden Area
This ornate door hides one of the largest secret areas in the game, packed with valuable rewards, items, and environmental challenges.
Location Details:
- Position: Below the room with bench and vendor NPC
- Door Type: Ornate, requires Simple Key
- Area Size: Massive with multiple sub-areas
Recommended Abilities:
- Clawline Grapple (Essential)
- Faydown Cloak (Double Jump)
- Multiple Mask Shards (Health upgrades)
- Healing items for environmental hazards
Important: This area contains significant environmental hazards. Come prepared with healing items and upgraded abilities for the best experience.
Complex Navigation Required
Reaching this Simple Key door requires extensive navigation through the Citadel. It's located in a strategic position connecting multiple important areas.
Strategic Importance:
- Connects to Choral Chambers
- Near tube elevator system
- Close to main quest objectives
- Gateway to advanced areas
Navigation Guide:
1. Enter Citadel: Access the main Citadel area
2. Find High Halls: Located in top-left portion of entire Citadel
3. Take the Long Route: Navigate around until you reach the bottom area
4. Use Simple Key: Unlock the ornate door at the connection point
NPC Rescue Mission
Use your fourth Simple Key to help a caged NPC. The Green Prince has been imprisoned and needs your assistance to escape.
Rescue Process:
1. Navigate Dangers: Glide/float past spikes and hazards
2. Find the Cell: Located in one of the earlier rooms in Sinner's Road
3. Use Simple Key: Unlock the Green Prince's cell door
4. Receive Thanks: The Green Prince expresses gratitude and leaves
Act 3 Connection
The Green Prince plays a significant role in late-game content. Rescuing him early impacts later story developments.
Important: You must unlock Act 3 to see the Green Prince again
Moral Reward:
This use provides narrative satisfaction and impacts the story, even if the immediate gameplay benefits aren't apparent.
Optimal Collection Order:
1st Priority: Bone Bottom (Pebb) - Easiest and cheapest
2nd Priority: Mosshome/Wormways door - Immediate travel benefit
3rd Priority: Choral Chambers (Jubilana) - Complete quest chain
4th Priority: Deep Docks door - Major exploration area
Important Considerations:
Rosary Farming: You need 1,150 total Rosaries for vendor keys
Combat Prep: Sinner's Road key requires defeating a tough enemy
Ability Gates: Sands of Karak requires Clawline Grapple
Story Impact: Green Prince rescue affects Act 3 content