![]() |
Don't Starve Wiki has recently moved onto the Gamepedia network. Existing editors will need to create or use an existing Curse account and submit their usernames for merging contribution history. Once you have registered a new account through Gamepedia and logged into the wiki, you can use this form to submit your info to be merged. Learn more about the move and the merge process here. |
Ancient Key
![]() |
This article is a stub. You can help Don't Starve Wiki by expanding it. |
Ancient Key | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Perk |
Activates the Ancient Gateway. |
Stacks up to |
Does not stack |
"atrium_key"
|

“There is power emanating from it.”

“The horns make it really easy to turn.”

“Little key is for make door.”

“I think I know where it goes...”

“FOR ACTIVATING, NOT UNLOCKING”

“The key to that old gateway.”

“Got it from that big bony hoser.”

“It's strange to see it.”

“Heimdallr's key tö the Bifröst.”

“This key is REALLY old.”
The Ancient Key is an item exclusive to Don't Starve Together, introduced in A New Reign. Its sole purpose is to activate the Ancient Gateway (and subsequently the Atrium Biome) by being inserted in its socket.
The Ancient Key can be obtained from a Large Ornate Chest after killing the Ancient Guardian.