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Keys in Skyrim can be found and picked up and used to open specific doors. Keys generally do not weigh anything so players can carry all the keys they find throughout their journey in their inventory without consequence. Some keys are quest related and only available to use and obtain through quests while some other keys may only be obtained through pickpocketing specific targets. Refer to the full list of keys below for all keys in Skyrim.

 

How to use Keys in Skyrim

Keys are automatically selected to open the door when you carry the key for it. The player does not have to go through their inventory to find or equip the appropriate key for the door or lock.

 

Making Keys in Skyrim

Using the Wax Key perk from the lockpicking skill players can make keys. After picking a lock for the first time a key for that lock will be made so you can revisit the same lock later without having to pick the lock again.

 

 

 

 

All Keys in Skyrim

 

Quick Search of All Skyrim Keys 

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Name

Acquired from

Opens
Abandoned Prison Key

Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.

  
Abandoned Shack Key

Can be obtained during the Quest With Friends Like These... or the Quest Destroy the Dark Brotherhood!

  
Aerin's House Key

It is carried by Aerin and Mjoll the Lioness.

  
Angarvunde Key

It can be obtained from Medresi Dran during the Quest Medresi Dran and the Quest Wandering Dead

  
Ansilvund Key

Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.

  
Arch-Mage's Quarters Key

Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.

  
Aretino Residence Key It is carried by Aventus Aretino  
Argonian Assemblage Key

It is carried by resisdents of the Argonian Assemblage

  
Arondil's Key

It is carried by Aventus Aretino

  
Avanchnzel Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Bee and Barb Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Belyn Hlaalu's House Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Bilegulch Mine Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Black-Briar Lodge Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Black-Briar Manor Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Black-Briar Meadery Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Bloodlet Cage Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Blue Palace Servants Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Bolli's House Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Borkul's Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Brand-Shei's Strongbox Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Brandy-Mug Farmhouse Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Brinewater Grotto Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Broken Tower Prison Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Brunwulf's House Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Cage Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Calcelmo's Laboratory Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Calixto's Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Captive Shackle Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Castle Dour Dungeon Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Cellar Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Chillrend Case Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Clan Cruel-Sea House Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Clan Shatter-Shield House Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Clan Shatter-Shield Office Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Confiscated Goods Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Cowflop Farm Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Cracked Tusk Vault Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Craglane Chest Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Craglane Dog Cage Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Crossinghouse Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Dainty Sload Footlocker Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Darklight Tower Closet Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Darklight Tower Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Darkwater Pit Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Dead Crone Rock Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Deepwood Redoubt Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Delphine's Secret Door Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Dragon Bridge Chest Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Dustman's Cairn Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Dwemer Museum Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
East Empire Office Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
East Empire Warehouse Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Elgrim's Elixirs Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Embershard Mine Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Faldar's Tooth Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Falkreath Jail Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fellglow Keep Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fellglow Ritual Chamber Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fellhammer Mine Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fellstar Farm Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Forelhost Balcony Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Forelhost Entrance Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Forelhost Well Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fort Kastav Prison Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fort Neugrad Library Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fort Neugrad Prison Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fort Snowhawk Prison Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fort Snowhawk Quarters Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Fort Sungard Jail Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Goldenglow Cellar Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Goldenglow Gate Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Goldenglow Safe Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Grelka's Market Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Habd's Lighthouse Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Haelga's Bunkhouse Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Hag Rock Ruin Jail Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Hag's End Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Hargar's Chest Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Helgen Keep Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Hillgrund's Chest Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Hillgrund's Tomb Crypt Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Hillgrund's Tomb Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Hlaalu Farmhouse Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Hollyfrost Farmhouse Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Honningbrew Brewhouse Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Honningbrew Meadery Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Horgeir's House Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Ingun's Supply Chest Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Interrogation Chamber Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Investigator's Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Irkngthand Consortium Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Irontree Mill House Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Japhet's Folly Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Jorrvaskr Back Room Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Katariah Master Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Keerava's Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Kerah's Key
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to the Abandoned House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Addvar's House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Aeri's House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Aleuc's House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Alftand Lift
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Alva's House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Alvor's House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Amren's House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Anga's Mill Common House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Angeline's Aromatics
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Arcadia's Cauldron
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Argi's Hut
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Arnleif and Sons Trading Company
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Bards College
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Battle-Born Farmhouse
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Beitild's House
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Belethor's General Goods
  • Can be obtained in the room with locked cells in the Abandoned Prison.
  
Key to Bits and Pieces
  • Carried by Beirand, Kayd, and Sayma
  
Key to Blue Palace
  • Carried by Falk Firebeard and Elisif the Fair.
  
Key to Breezehome
  • Obtained by purchasing Breezehome in Whiterun
  
Key to Brina's House
  • Carried by Brina Merilis and Horik Halfhand
  
Key to Bryling's House
  • Carried by Bryling and Irnskar Ironhand
  
Key to Bthardamz Elevator
  • Looted from Orchendor's corpse during The Only Cure quest.
  
Key to Burguk's Longhouse
  • Carried by Chief Burguk, Arob, Dulug, Ghak, Gharol, Ghorbash the Iron Hand, Mahk, Murbul, Nagrub, Oglub, Shel, and Umurn
  
Key to Carlotta Valentia's House
  • Carried by Carlotta Valentia and Mila Valentia
  
Key to Chillfurrow Farmhouse
  • Carried by Nazeem and Wilmuth
  
Key to Cidhna Mine
  • Carried by Urzoga gra-Shugurz
  
Key to Corpselight Farm
  • Carried by Indara Caerellia and Mathies
  
Key to Cosnach's Room
  • Carried by Cosnach
  
Key to Daighre's House
  • Carried by Daighre and Erith
  
Key to Dawnstar Jail    
Key to The Dead Man's Drink
  • Carried by Narri and Valga Vinicia
  
Key to Degaine's Room
  • Carried by Degaine
  
Key to Dengeir's Hall
  • Carried by Dengeir of Stuhn
  
Key to Eltrys's Room
  • Carried by Eltrys and Rhiada
  
Key to Endon's House
  • Carried by, Endon, Adara and Kerah
  
Key to Enmon's House
  • Carried by Enmon and Mena
  
Key to Erikur's House
  • Carried by Erikur, Gisli, and Melaran
  
Key to Evette San's House
  • Carried by Evette San, Octieve San and Bendt
  
Key to Faendal's House
  • Carried by Faendal
  
Key to Falion's House
  • Carried by Falion and Agni
  
Key to Filnjar's House
  • Carried by Filnjar
  
Key to Fruki's House
  • Carried by Fruki
  
Key to Garvey's Room
  • Carried by Garvey
  
Key to Gerdur's House
  • Carried by Gerdur, Frodnar and Hod
  
Key to Gilfre's House
  • Carried by Gilfre
  
Key to Grave Concoctions
  • Carried by Zaria
  
Key to Gray Pine Goods
  • Carried by Bolund and Solaf
  
Key to Half Moon Mill
  • Carried by Hern and Hert.
  
Key to Halldir's Crypt    
Key to Halted Stream Mine
  • Carried by a bandit in Halted Stream Camp. A copy of it can be found on a small table in the sleeping area of the mine.
  
Key to Heimskr's House
  • Carried by Heimskr.
  
Key to Hjerim
  • Can be obtained by buying Hjerim in Windhelm. It's also carried by Tova Shatter-Shield.
  
Key to Hjorunn's Room
  • Carried by Hjorunn.
  
Key to Honeyside
  • Obtained by purchasing Honeyside in Riften.
  
Key to House Battle-Born
  • Carried by Alfhild Battle-Born, Bergritte Battle-Born,Olfrid Battle-Born, Idolaf Battle-Born, Jon Battle-Born, Lars Battle-Born.
  
Key to House Gray-Mane
  • Carried by Avulstein Gray-Mane, Eorlund Gray-Mane,Fralia Gray-Mane, Olfina Gray-Mane.
  
Key to House of Arkay
  • Carried by Runil and Kust in The Hall of the Dead in Falkreath
  
Key to Irgnir's House
  • Carried by Irgnir
  
Key to Jala's House
  • Carried by Ahtar and Jala at Jala's House
  
Key to the Jarl's Longhouse
  • Carried by Helvard, Nenya, and Siddgeir at Jarl's Longhouse in Falkreath
  
Key to Jorgen and Lami's House
  • Carried by Jorgen and Lami.
  
Key to Jorgen's Chest
  • Carried by Jorgen.
  
Key to Karthwasten Hall
  • Carried by Ainethach in Karthwasten Hall
  
Key to Karthwasten Miners' Barracks
  • Carried by Belchimac, Lash gra-Dushnikh, and Ragnar.
  
Key to Katla's Farm
  • Carried by Katla, Knud, and Snilling in The farmhouse in Katla's Farm
  
Key to Kharag's Room
  • Carried by Kharag gro-Shurkul in Kharag's Room.
  
Key to Klimmek's House
  • Carried by Klimmek and Bassianus Axius in Klimmek's House.
  
Key to Kraldar's House
  • Carried by Kraldar and Thonjolf in Kraldar's House.
  
Key to Lami's Hut
  • Carried by Lami in Thaumaturgist's Hut.
  
Key to Larak's Longhouse
  • Carried by Chief Larak, Bagrak, Borgakh the Steel Heart, Ghamorz, Gul, Olur, Sharamph, and Shuftharz in Larak's Longhouse.
  
Key to Left Hand Miner's Barracks
  • Carried by Adeber, Ennoc, Gat gro-Shargakh, Pavo Attius, Willem in Miner's Barracks.
  
Key to Leigelf's House
  • Leigelf's House.
  
Key to Lod's House    
Key to Longhouse    
Key to Loreius Famhouse    
Key to Maiden-Loom Manor    
Key to Margret's Room    
Key to Markarth Keep    
Key to Markarth Stables    
Key to Markarth Treasury House    
Key to Mehrunes Shrine    
Key to Morthal Guardhouse    
Key to Morthal Jail    
Key to Nchuand-Zel
  • Obtained from Calcelmo in Understone Keep.
  
Key to Nepos's House
  • Can be stolen from a coffin after he's dead, in the Hall of the Dead (Markarth).
  
Key to Odfel's House    
Key to Ogmund's House    
Key to Olava the Feeble's House    
Key to Old Hroldan Inn    
Key to Omluag's Room    
Key to Overseer's House    
Key to Pavo's House    
Key to Pavo's House    
Key to Pelagius Farmhouse    
Key to Proudspire Manor
  • Obtained by purchasing Proudspire Manor in Solitude.
  
Key to Radiant Raiments    
Key to Ranmir's House    
Key to Riverwood Trader    
Key to Romlyn Dreth's House    
Key to Rustleif's House    
Key to Salvius Farmhouse    
Key to Severio Pelagia's House    
Key to Skaggi's House    
Key to Sleeping Giant Inn    
Key to Solitude Blacksmith    
Key to Solitude Cemetery    
Key to Solitude Fletcher    
Key to Solitude Lighthouse    
Key to Solitude Sawmill    
Key to Solitude Stables    
Key to Soljund's Miner's House    
Key to Sorli's House    
Key to Styrr's House    
Key to Sven's House    
Key to Sylgja's House    
Key to the Abandoned House    
Key to The Dead Man's Drink    
Key to the Dibella Inner Sanctum    
Key to the Hag's Cure    
Key to the Jarl's Longhouse    
Key to The Mortar and Pestle    
Key to the Nightgate Inn    
Key to the Silver-Blood Inn    
Key to the Temple of Dibella    
Key to the Temple of the Divines    
Key to the Windpeak Inn    
Key to Thonnir's House    
Key to Traillus's House    
Key to Ulfberth's House    
Key to Uthgerd the Unbroken's House    
Key to Vittoria Vici's House    
Key to Vlindrel Hall    
Key to Warmaiden's    
Key to Weylin's Room    
Key to Whiterun Stables    
Key to Winking Skeever    
Key to Wintersand Manor
  • Found on the corpse of Ahjam, wife of Nazeem.
  
Key to Ysolda's House    
King Olaf's Treasury Key    
Kornalus Frey's Key
  • Looted of the corpse of Kornalus Frey.
  
Labyrinthian Crypt Key    
Lemkil's House Key    
Liar's Retreat Cage Key    
Lord Geirmund's Key    
Lost Knife Cage Key    
Lu'ah's Key    
Lumber Camp Key    
Lylvieve House Key    
Madanach's Key    
Madesi's Market Key    
Maluril's Room Key    
Mani's Cellar Key    
Marise's House Key    
Markarth Hall of the Dead Key
  • Obtained from Brother Verulus in Understone Keep during The Taste of Death.
  
Maven's Personal Key    
Mercer's House Key    
Mistwatch Jail Key    
Mistwatch Key
  • Obtained from Christer in Mistwatch North Tower.
  
Mithorpa's House Key    
Mzulft Key    
Mzulft Observatory Key    
Mzulft Room Key    
Nightcaller Temple Key    
Nightgate Inn Cellar Key    
Niranye's House Key    
Northwatch Captain's Key    
Northwatch Keep Key    
Old Solitude Crypts Key    
Pawned Prawn Key    
Pelagius Wing Key
  • Obtained during the quest The Mind of Madness
  
Pinewatch Key
  • Looted off of Rigel Strong-Arm in Pinewatch.
  
Pinewatch Treasure Room Key
  • Looted off of Rigel Strong-Arm in Pinewatch.
  
Potema's Catacombs Key    
Potema's Sanctum Key    
Prison Cell Key    
Raldbthar Key    
Rannveigs Fast Key
  • Obtained in Rannveig's Fast, either from Sild or his dead assistant's satchel.
  
Ravenscar Hallow Cage Key    
Red Eagle Tower Key    
Red Wave Safe Key    
Riften Fishery Key    
Riften Jail Key    
Riften North Gate Key    
Riften Stables Key    
Riften Warehouse Key
  • Obtained during the quest Skooma Trade.
  
Romlyn's House Key    
Rorik's Manor Key    
Sabine's Footlocker Key    
Sabjorn's Dresser Key    
Sadri's Used Wares Key    
Sarthis's Key    
Shaman's key    
Shroud Hearth Barrows Key
  • Obtained from Wilhelm in Ivarstead.
  
Sibbi's Chest Key    
Sibbi's Stash Key    
Silus's Museum Key    
Sluice Gate Key
  • Obtained from a stone table in the Smelter Overseer's House in Markarth
  
Snow-Shod House Key    
Syncope Sanctuary Key    
The Scorched Hammer Key    
Trap Door Key
  • Obtained during the quest Diplomatic Immunity.
  
Treva's Watch Prison Key    
Tribute Chest Key    
Valindor's House Key    
Valthume Cellar Key    
Valthume Chamber Key    
Verner and Anneke's House Key    
Viola Giordano's House Key    
Werewolf Cage Key    
Whispering Door Key
  • Pickpocketed during the quest The Whispering Door.
  
White Phial Key    
Whiterun Gate Key    
Whiterun Jail Key    
Windhelm Blacksmith Quarters Key    
Windhelm Jail Key    
Windhelm Stables Key    



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