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Skeleton Key
"Never get stuck at a locked door or chest again."
How do I install Skeleton Key?
Download the free ProjectMods desktop app, then install Skeleton Key for Enter the Gungeon in one click.
</>What does Skeleton Key do?
Locked chests are the Gungeon's cruelest tease, and running out of keys is the worst. Turn on Infinite Keys and you will always be holding a key, so every locked chest, shop case, and door is yours to open. No more walking past that shiny black chest because you spent your last key two rooms ago.
</>What is Skeleton Key?
Never run dry on keys in Enter the Gungeon again. Skeleton Key, a free mod from ProjectMods, keeps you holding one at all times, so every locked chest, shop case, and door is yours to open. No more walking past that shiny black chest because you spent your last key two rooms ago.
</>Common questions about Skeleton Key
What does Skeleton Key do in Enter the Gungeon?
Skeleton Key is a mod for Enter the Gungeon from ProjectMods that makes sure you never run dry on keys. Turn on Infinite Keys and you will always be holding at least one, so every locked chest, shop case, and door in the Gungeon is yours to open. Locked chests are the game's cruellest tease, and there is nothing worse than spotting a shiny black chest two rooms after you spent your last key. This mod removes that heartbreak entirely: see a lock, open it, every time. Install it through the ProjectMods desktop app, flip on Infinite Keys, and treat every chest in the Gungeon as guaranteed loot.
How does the Infinite Keys toggle work?
Skeleton Key works through a single toggle called Infinite Keys in Enter the Gungeon. Switch it on and your key count is kept topped up, so there is always at least one key in your pocket ready to spend. Open a chest and another is right there for the next one, meaning you never hit that frustrating moment of standing in front of a lock with nothing to open it. Because it simply keeps you supplied rather than changing how locks work, everything behaves exactly as the Gungeon intends, you just never run out. Toggle it off whenever you want the normal key economy back, and your supply returns to whatever you have actually picked up.
Does Skeleton Key open shop cases and doors, or just chests?
Skeleton Key covers everything a key can open in Enter the Gungeon, not just standard chests. That includes the locked chests you find on each floor, the glass cases in shops that hold pricier gear, and the locked doors scattered through the Gungeon. With Infinite Keys on, all of them are always within reach, because you are guaranteed to be holding a key whenever you walk up to one. That means no more choosing between opening a chest now and saving your key for a shop case later; you can do both. Whatever the lock, if a key opens it in the vanilla game, Skeleton Key makes sure you always have one on hand for it.
Do I still have to open chests myself, or does it happen automatically?
You still open things yourself with Skeleton Key; it does not fling every chest open for you. The mod's job is to guarantee you are always carrying a key, so when you walk up to a locked chest, shop case, or door in Enter the Gungeon and choose to open it, the key is there to spend. This keeps the normal rhythm of exploring and deciding what is worth your time, without the supply anxiety. You stay in control of which locks you crack and when, which matters for pacing a run; the only thing that changes is that being out of keys is no longer a reason to walk away. Prefer the vanilla scramble for keys? Toggle it off any time.
Why is never running out of keys such a big deal?
Running out of keys is one of the most deflating moments in Enter the Gungeon, and Skeleton Key erases it. Keys are scarce, and a single run can easily present more locked chests than you can afford to open, forcing you to gamble on which one hides the better loot. That guesswork often means walking away from a chest that might have held a run-defining gun. With Infinite Keys on, every chest, case, and door becomes guaranteed access, so you see more of the Gungeon's loot every run and spend your attention on fighting rather than key math. For anyone chasing specific items or just tired of the scarcity, it turns locked doors from a tax into a non-issue.
What options does Skeleton Key include?
Infinite Keys
Always keep a key on hand for any locked chest, case, or door.
Skeleton Key is a ProjectMods mod for Enter the Gungeon that keeps you holding a key at all times, so every locked chest, shop case, and door is always yours to open.
System Requirements
What features does Skeleton Key include?
- Flip on Infinite Keys and you're always holding one, ready for any lock
- Open every locked chest, shop case, and door without ever running dry
- Never walk past a shiny black chest again because you spent your last key
- Toggle it off any time to go back to rationing keys the hard way
Best For
- Players tired of finding a great chest two rooms after burning their last key
- Loot-hungry runners who want every chest on the floor cracked open
- Streamers who'd rather not explain to chat why they skipped a locked case
- Players chasing an item behind a case they can't afford to gamble their only key on
Gun Locker
Choose any gun from a huge list and hand it straight to yourself.
Enemy Conjurer
Pick any enemy or boss from a list and drop it right next to you.
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Pocket Full of Shells (Give Currency)
Give yourself as many casings as you want with one press.
