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Key (Biohazard)

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Key
Released23 October 2002 (Update)
MembersYes
Quest itemBiohazard
Properties
TradeableNo
EquipableNo
StackableNo
NoteableNo
OptionsDrop
ExamineOpens things (Used in the Biohazard quest).
Values
Value1 coin
High alch0 coins
Low alch0 coins
Weight0.01 kg
Advanced data
Item ID423
LinkMOID

The Key is a quest item used only in Biohazard. It is automatically placed into the player's inventory after killing the level-13 Mourner on the 1st floor[UK]2nd floor[US] of the Mourner Headquarters in West Ardougne.

It is used to open a gate to access a stockroom full of crates, one of which holds a distillator.

Duplicates can be drop tricked by killing the mourner to obtain another. After talking to King Lathas about the plague hoax, all copies of the key in the player's bank and inventory are deleted. This key cannot be added to the steel key ring.

Item sources

SourceLevelQuantityRarity
Mourner (boss)13 1Always

Changes

Date Changes
10 December 2015
(Update | poll)

The examine of this key has been updated from "Opens things." to "Opens things (Used in the Biohazard quest)." so its purpose is better described.

RuneScape 2
Beta
29 March 2004 –
present

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