Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII Remake

Key Items

Track crucial story-critical Key Items in Final Fantasy VII Remake. Learn how these unique objects unlock areas and progress quests for a smooth playthrough.

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Key Items

Key Items are unique, story-critical objects that you'll acquire throughout your journey in Final Fantasy VII Remake. Unlike consumables or equipment, these items cannot be sold, used in battle, or equipped. Instead, they serve to unlock new areas, progress quests, or reveal important lore. Keeping track of them is crucial for a smooth playthrough, especially when tackling side quests or aiming for 100% completion.

Understanding Key Item Importance

While some Key Items are automatically used to advance the main story, others require you to actively seek out their purpose or deliver them to specific NPCs. Missing a crucial Key Item can halt your progress or prevent you from accessing valuable rewards. This section will detail the most important Key Items, their acquisition, and their intended use.

Chapter-Specific Key Items & Acquisition

Chapter 3: Home Sweet Slum

  • Johnny's Wallet:
    • Location: After completing the "Nuisance in the Factory" side quest for the Sector 7 Slums residents, Johnny will appear near the Sector 7 Undercity Station. He'll lament losing his wallet.
    • Acquisition: Head to the Sector 7 Slums Residential Area. The wallet is lying on the ground near the entrance to the apartments, specifically close to the path leading to Jessie's house. It's a small, glinting object.
    • Use: Return the wallet to Johnny. This will unlock the "Vagabond Johnny" discovery event and contribute to the "Best in the Business" trophy if you complete all side quests in this chapter.

Chapter 8: Budding Bodyguard

  • Children's Handprints:
    • Location: Scattered throughout the Sector 5 Slums. These are part of the "Kids on Patrol" side quest.
    • Acquisition: There are six handprints to find.
      1. Near the entrance to the Sector 5 Slums from the church.
      2. Inside the community center, on a wall.
      3. Near the Weapon Shop, on a crate.
      4. In the residential area, on a wall near a playground.
      5. Behind the "Leaf House" orphanage, on a fence.
      6. Near the path leading to the Sector 5 Reactor Plate, on a pillar.
    • Use: After collecting all six, return to the children who gave you the quest. This completes "Kids on Patrol" and rewards you with the Star of the Show accessory.

Chapter 9: The Town That Never Sleeps

  • Corneo's Vault Key:
    • Location: This key is obtained during the "The Price of Thievery" side quest.
    • Acquisition: After defeating the "Roughneck" in the Collapsed Expressway, he will drop the key. This side quest is initiated by speaking to the trio of women near the entrance to Wall Market.
    • Use: The key is used to open the locked gate to Corneo's Secret Stash in the Collapsed Expressway. Inside, you'll find valuable items, including the Ruby Tiara accessory.
  • Chocobo Sam's Coin:
    • Location: Received from Chocobo Sam as part of the "Chocobo Sam's Delivery" side quest.
    • Acquisition: After completing the "Chocobo Sam's Delivery" side quest (which involves delivering a package to a specific location in Wall Market), Sam will give you this coin.
    • Use: This coin is one of three items you need to acquire to gain access to Corneo's mansion. It's presented to Madam M as part of the "Shears' Counterattack" questline.
  • Madam M's Card:
    • Location: Received from Madam M as part of the "Madam M's Request" side quest.
    • Acquisition: After successfully completing Madam M's massage minigame (the quality of the massage can affect the reward, but the card is always given), she will give you this card.
    • Use: Similar to Chocobo Sam's Coin, this card is one of the three items needed to enter Corneo's mansion. It's presented to the bouncer at the mansion's entrance.
  • Andrea Rhodea's Brooch:
    • Location: Received from Andrea Rhodea after completing the "Dancing Queen" minigame.
    • Acquisition: Successfully perform the dance routine with Andrea Rhodea at the Honeybee Inn. Your performance rating will determine the quality of the reward, but the brooch is guaranteed upon completion.
    • Use: This is the final item required to gain entry into Corneo's mansion. Present it to the bouncer to proceed with the main story.

Chapter 14: In Search of Hope

  • Mercenary's Proof:
    • Location: Earned by completing all available side quests in Chapter 14.
    • Acquisition: This is a cumulative reward. Ensure you complete every single side quest offered in the Sector 5 Slums and Wall Market during Chapter 14. A list of these quests can be found in our "Side Quests" section.
    • Use: This item is crucial for unlocking the "Best in the Business" trophy and achieving 100% completion. It also influences a specific cutscene later in the game, affecting who comes to Cloud's aid.

General Tips for Key Items

  • Check Your Inventory: Periodically review your Key Items tab in the main menu. This can sometimes jog your memory about what you need to do next.
  • Talk to Everyone: Many side quests and Key Item triggers begin by speaking to NPCs, especially those with green quest markers above their heads.
  • Explore Thoroughly: Some Key Items are simply found lying around in the environment. Keep an eye out for sparkling or glowing objects.
  • Consult the Map: The map often highlights areas of interest or quest objectives, which can sometimes lead you to Key Item locations.