Key items in Final Fantasy Resonance include everything from story keys and quest objects to rare materials and special artifacts. Some valuables unlock doors or help you complete quests, while others are used to craft weapons, upgrade equipment, or awaken Visions.
In this guide, we’ll cover the key items you can collect throughout the game, explain what each one does, and show where to find it. We’ll also look at the artifacts you can carry, including items that increase EXP gains, reduce shop prices, or change how certain mechanics work.
There are 36 valuables and 14 artifacts listed in this guide. Use the tables below to find a specific item, check its purpose, and see whether it comes from the main story, a side quest, a chest, the Colosseum, or an optional activity.
Final Fantasy Resonance Key Items Guide – Artifacts, Valuables
Valuables include keys, quest items, rare materials, collectible fragments, and other objects you obtain while progressing through the story and optional content.
Keys and Story Items
These items are connected to story progression, locked areas, and specific quests.
| Valuable | Description | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| White Jade Stone | A high-purity crystal brimming with divine magic. | Story, Chapter 6: Research Center Ruins |
| Black Jade Stone | A high-purity crystal brimming with ancient magic. | Not specified |
| Magic Tome | Enhances the magic used to enter the mind of others. | Not specified |
| Tunnel Key | Opens a locked door in the Underground Tunnel. | Not specified |
| Level 1 Lab Key Card | Grants access to the level 1 security area. | Not specified |
| Level 2 Lab Key Card | Grants access to the level 2 security area. | Not specified |
| Level 3 Lab Key Card | Grants access to the level 3 security area. | Not specified |
| Dungeon Key | Opens the way out from the Zoldaad Castle dungeons. | Not specified |
| Throne Room Key | Opens the door to the throne room in Zoldaad Castle. | Side event |
| Cabin Key | Opens an abandoned cabin in the north of the continent of Pharm. | Event |
| Magi-tenna | An antenna attuned to a particular kind of magic. Lid might know how to use it. | Event |
| High-Power Generator | Increases radar output and can upgrade the Mysidia Radar. | Event |
| Resonance Stone | Increases magic sensitivity and can upgrade the Mysidia Radar. | Chest: Mt. Reizan |
| Ruby Fragment | A gleaming red stone found at the location carved on the stele in Ruby Cave. | Esper event |
Quest Items
Several valuables are required for specific side quests. If you’re working through optional missions, keep track of these items because their descriptions often hint at the task they belong to.
| Valuable | Description | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Dew of Reprieve | A rare liquid obtained from a monster, said to halt the progress of various illnesses. | Side quest: Dream of an Idealist |
| Viscus Vitae | A monster’s innards rich in nutrients, though they look unappetizing. | Side quest: Medicinal Mission |
| Rushroom | An energy-packed mushroom often used in medicinal compounds. | Side quest: Medicinal Mission |
| Pure Water | Water of the highest purity, even for Olderion. | Side quest: Medicinal Mission |
| Convalescence Draught | Medicine particularly effective against illnesses that require purification of the body. | Side quest: Medicinal Mission |
| Super Salubrious Salad Stem | An expensive vegetable said to relieve many kinds of adverse symptoms. | Side quest: Medicinal Mission |
| Portrait of Dario | A likeness of the rebel soldier Dario. | Side quest: Rogue Rebel |
| Dario’s Letter | A letter from Dario to Simon, handed to you by a robed man. | Side quest: Rogue Rebel |
| Broken Sword Hilt | Half of a broken blade with an attached hilt. It gently pulses in your hand. | Side quest: Iron Splitter |
| Broken Sword Blade | The front half of a broken blade that feels faintly warm. | Side quest: Iron Splitter |
Adamantite
Adamantite is an extremely hard and rare metal used to craft weapons. It has several sources, so you may obtain it through exploration, Colosseum battles, tablet shard rewards, or optional content.
| Valuable | Description | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Adamantite | A rare, extremely hard metal used as a weapon-crafting material. | Chests: Oblivion Palace and Rugged Mountain Path |
| Adamantite | The same material can also be obtained from several other activities. | Colosseum: Fledgling Battle 2, Brawler Battle 2, and Brawler Battle 3 (first win); tablet shards: 80 (3-Star Chamber) and 89 (4-Star Chamber); side events; events |
Magicite Materials
Magicite materials are valuable because they contain the power of the Farplane and can awaken Visions. The game lists three main types: Magicite Shard, Magicite, and Magicite Cryst. Each has different acquisition methods and costs when purchased from the Royal Capital.
Magicite Shard
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Description | A shard imbued with the power of the Farplane. It can awaken Visions. |
| Purchase location | Grandshelt, the Royal Capital |
| Purchase price | 10,000 gil |
Where to get Magicite Shards:
- Chests in Cave of Waters, Wind Shrine, Oblivion Palace, Siren’s Tower, and two additional locations.
- Drops from Siren, Leviathan, and Ramuh.
- Stealing from Cactuar.
- Colosseum rewards: Fledgling Battle 1 and Fledgling Battle 4 (first win).
- Side quests: Rear Support, Ahoy!; Secrets Unearthed; Arise, Mechabo!; Elven Maven; Lyrical Riddles; Medicinal Mission; and The Tide from the Sky.
- Tablet shard rewards at 9 and 24 shards, both in 1-Star Chambers.
- World map pickups, the jump rope minigame, optional boss rewards, Marauder Cave, a side event at Grandport Harbor, and the starting inventory.
Magicite
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Description | A stone imbued with the power of the Farplane. It can awaken Visions. |
| Purchase location | Grandshelt, the Royal Capital |
| Purchase price | 50,000 gil |
Where to get Magicite:
- Chests in Weapons Factory, Tower of Mysidia, Oblivion Palace, Research Center Ruins, and one additional location.
- Drops from Titan, Ifrit, and Shiva.
- Stealing from Gigantuar.
- Colosseum rewards: Brawler Battle 1 and Brawler Battle 4 (first win).
- Side quests: Mechabo Evolved; Forger of Wills; The Call from Beyond; More Mog Tag; Victoria Revivified; Errand’s End; Rogue Rebel; and “Reunion”.
- Tablet shard reward at 40 shards in the 2-Star Chamber.
- Jump rope minigame, Mog Tag side quest, side events, Arise, Mechabo!, optional boss rewards, and the starting inventory.
Magicite Cryst
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Description | A magicite cryst imbued with the power of the Farplane. It can awaken Visions. |
| Purchase location | Grandshelt, the Royal Capital |
| Purchase price | 250,000 gil |
Where to get Magicite Crysts:
- Chests in Gronoa Shrine, Crystal Tower, Mt. Reizan, Oblivion Palace, and one additional location.
- Drops from Dragon, Sephiroth, Odin’s Shadow, and Bahamut.
- Stealing from Gargantuan Gigantuar.
- Colosseum rewards: Gladiator Battle 1 and Gladiator Battle 5 (first win).
- Side quests: Mechabo Unleashed; Even More Mog Tag; O General! My General!; The Shield of the Weak; and The Admirable Apprentice.
- Tablet shard reward at 64 shards in the 3-Star Chamber.
- Mog Tag side quest, side events, Arise, Mechabo!, events, optional boss rewards, and the starting inventory.
Tablet Shards
Tablet Shards are collectible stone fragments marked with curious engravings. There are 99 Tablet Shards scattered throughout towns and dungeons. Collecting them allows you to claim rewards from the tablet shard reward chambers.
| Valuable | Description | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Tablet Shard | A stone fragment with curious engravings. Someone is collecting them. | 99 are found in towns and dungeons |
If you’re collecting all 99, check our Final Fantasy Resonance Tablet Shard Locations Guide for the regional breakdown and reward milestones.
Colosseum Proofs of Victory
These items prove that you have conquered specific Colosseum leagues. They also unlock additional items at the Colosseum exchange shop.
| Valuable | Description | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Fledgling’s Proof of Victory | Proof of conquering the Fledgling League. | Colosseum |
| Brawler’s Proof of Victory | Proof of conquering the Brawler League. | Colosseum |
| Gladiator’s Proof of Victory | Proof of conquering the Gladiator League. | Colosseum |
| Champion’s Proof of Victory | Proof of overcoming all trials and conquering the Champion League. | Colosseum |
Special Edition and Bonus Items
Some valuables are tied to bonus content rather than ordinary exploration or quest progression.
| Valuable | Description | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Magitek Armor Key | After acquiring a chocobo, lets you change its appearance into magitek armor. | Magitek & Grimoire Deluxe Pack (Digital Deluxe Edition) |
| Magitek Airship Passkey | After acquiring the Enterprise, lets you change its appearance into a magitek airship. | Magitek Airship & Squire Starter Pack (bonus pack) |
| Archwitch’s Grimoire | Allows an ally known as the Archwitch to learn the Fel Meteor Limit Burst. | Magitek & Grimoire Deluxe Pack (Digital Deluxe Edition) |
All Artifacts in Final Fantasy Resonance
Artifacts have effects that remain active while you carry them. Unlike ordinary valuables, they provide ongoing bonuses or change how certain game mechanics work.
The following table lists all 14 artifacts, their effects, and their acquisition locations where provided.
| Artifact | Effect | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Tome of Sages | Increases experience gained by 20%. | Starting inventory |
| Exodus | Guarantees that Escape always succeeds. | Not specified |
| Choboco Saddle | Grants the ability to ride chocobos anywhere. | Not specified |
| Trick Coin | Weakens coin tosses but always comes up heads. | Not specified |
| Sorcerer’s Cape | Decreases damage received in battle by 20%. | Starting inventory |
| Lordly Robes | Restores 50% of HP after battle. | Not specified |
| Premium Card | Reduces shop prices by 20%. | Chest: Grandshelt, the Royal Capital |
| Transporter | Fills the Limit Break gauge by 1 point at the start of battle. | Event |
| Soul Jade | Adds a critical hit rate boost to the Chain Bonus. | Not specified |
| Runic Bracer | Adds an MP orb drop amount boost to the Chain Bonus. | Not specified |
| Bandit Cuff Links | Displays treasure chest locations on the mini-map. | Starting inventory |
| Chocobo Saddle-Bike | Changes your mounted chocobo into a motorcycle. | Not specified |
| Fury Ring | Increases damage received in battle by 30%. | Not specified |
| Cursed Ring | Prevents MP orbs from dropping when using Attack. | Not specified |
Which Key Items Should You Pay Attention To?
If you’re deciding which valuables to prioritize, focus on the items connected to your current activity.
- For story progression: Keep track of the Jade Stones, lab key cards, Tunnel Key, and other keys tied to locked areas.
- For side quests: Watch for quest-specific objects such as the medicinal ingredients, Dario’s Letter, Portrait of Dario, and broken sword pieces.
- For Vision-related materials: Magicite Shards, Magicite, and Magicite Crysts are important because they can awaken Visions.
- For weapon crafting: Keep Adamantite when you obtain it, as it can be used to craft weapons.
- For exploration: Tablet Shards are worth collecting because there are 99 of them and they unlock milestone rewards.
- For Colosseum progression: Hold on to your Proofs of Victory, which unlock additional exchange shop items.
- For passive bonuses: Check your artifacts. The Tome of Sages increases EXP gains, the Sorcerer’s Cape reduces battle damage, and the Premium Card lowers shop prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many key items are in Final Fantasy Resonance?
The listed collection contains 36 valuables and 14 artifacts.
What are artifacts used for?
Artifacts provide ongoing effects while you carry them. Their benefits include increased experience, reduced damage, lower shop prices, guaranteed Escape success, and changes to other battle or exploration mechanics.
Where can I buy Magicite materials?
Magicite Shards, Magicite, and Magicite Crysts can be purchased in Grandshelt, the Royal Capital. Their listed prices are 10,000 gil, 50,000 gil, and 250,000 gil, respectively.
How many Tablet Shards are there?
There are 99 Tablet Shards scattered throughout towns and dungeons. Collect them to earn rewards at the tablet shard reward chambers.
Which artifact increases EXP?
The Tome of Sages increases experience gained by 20%. It is listed as part of the starting inventory.
Which artifact reduces shop prices?
The Premium Card reduces the price of goods in shops by 20%. It can be found in a chest in Grandshelt, the Royal Capital.
Which valuables unlock Colosseum exchange items?
The Fledgling’s, Brawler’s, and Gladiator’s Proofs of Victory unlock additional items at the exchange shop. The Champion’s Proof of Victory is awarded for conquering the Champion League.