Key (April Fools' joke)

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This article is about the joke item. For the music track, see Key (song). For in-game control keys, see Controls.
Not to be confused with Trial KeyOminous Trial Key, or Key Golem.
This article documents an April Fools' Day joke.
 
This feature was exclusively part of a joke version and is not currently planned for addition to regular Minecraft.
Key
Rarity tier

Common

Renewable
  • Blue: No
  • Red, Yellow: Yes
Stackable

No

Keys are a joke item from Java Edition 3D Shareware v1.34. There are three different keys: red, yellow, and blue.

Obtaining[edit | edit source]

Mobs[edit | edit source]

The red key is dropped by the wither, the yellow key is dropped by ravagers, and the blue key is dropped by the elder guardian.

Cheat codes[edit | edit source]

These keys are also obtainable by typing the cheat code "IDKFA", not necessarily in chat.

Natural generation[edit | edit source]

Item Structure Container Quantity [hide]Chance
Java Edition
Red Key Bonus barrel Chest 1 20.8%
Yellow Key Bonus barrel Chest 1 8.3%
Blue Key Bonus barrel Chest 1 4.2%

Data values[edit | edit source]

ID[edit | edit source]

NameIdentifierForm[hide]Translation key
ItemSprite red-key.png: Sprite image for red-key in Minecraft Red Keyred_keyItemitem.minecraft.red_key
ItemSprite yellow-key.png: Sprite image for yellow-key in Minecraft Yellow Keyyellow_keyItemitem.minecraft.yellow_key
ItemSprite blue-key.png: Sprite image for blue-key in Minecraft Blue Keyblue_keyItemitem.minecraft.blue_key

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • A key with a similar appearance is present in The Europa Arcology Incident, a game made by Notch in 2009.
  • These keys and their cheat code are likely a reference to the original Doom game.

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