Key (April Fools' joke)
This article is about the joke item. For the music track, see Key (song). For in-game control keys, see Controls.
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 |
|
| Stackable |
No |
{
"title": "Key",
"rows": [
{
"field": "Common",
"label": "(link to Rarity article, displayed as Rarity tier)"
},
{
"field": "\n* Blue: No\n* Red, Yellow: Yes",
"label": "(link to Renewable resource article, displayed as Renewable)"
},
{
"field": "No",
"label": "Stackable"
}
],
"invimages": [
"Red Key",
"Yellow Key",
"Blue Key"
],
"images": [
"Red Key.gif",
"Yellow Key.gif",
"Blue Key.gif"
]
}
Keys are a joke item from Java Edition 3D Shareware v1.34. There are three different keys: red, yellow, and blue.
Obtaining
Mobs
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
These keys are also obtainable by typing the cheat code "IDKFA", not necessarily in chat.
Natural generation
| Item | Structure | Container | Quantity | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java Edition | ||||
 Red Key
|
 Bonus barrel
|
Chest | 1 | 20.8%{ "item": "Red Key", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.20833333333333337, "structure": "Bonus barrel", "container": "Chest" }
|
 Yellow Key
|
Bonus barrel
|
Chest | 1 | 8.3%{ "item": "Yellow Key", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.08333333333333337, "structure": "Bonus barrel", "container": "Chest" }
|
 Blue Key
|
Bonus barrel
|
Chest | 1 | 4.2%{ "item": "Blue Key", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.04166666666666663, "structure": "Bonus barrel", "container": "Chest" }
|
Data values
ID
| Name | Identifier | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Key | red_key | Item | item |
| Yellow Key | yellow_key | Item | item |
| Blue Key | blue_key | Item | item |
Trivia
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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