Is RNG on your side, or will you need a helping hand from the special items in Blue Prince? If you want to reach the Antechamber, you need to make good use of the items scattered around the Estate. But be strategic, for you cannot leave the Estate with these on hand.
Here are all special items in Blue Prince, the best rooms you can find them in, and what they do to help you get far in your run.
All special items in Blue Prince, listed
Any purchased or discovered special items sit in your inventory for that day. You will lose any acquired items when you Call It A Day. You can save one item by checking it in at the Coat Check (although this room is rarer than others). I’ve found leaving a Keycard here is best, but you may wish to prioritize another item depending on how rare it is.
Items can be obtained in three main ways:
- Randomly found: Exploring rooms such as Bedrooms (Guest and Bunk Bed) or the Courtyard can often spawn in special items.
- Guarantee spawn: Draft the Toolshed behind the West Gate to acquire two random items within this Outer Room.
- Purchased item: Go to The Commissary to purchase from a list that can include common drops (Gems, Coins, and Keys) or special items. These cost Coins.
You can also (although it’s incredibly rare) pick up the Secret Garden Key by completing the Billiard Room puzzle. Here is a quick rundown on what each item does in Blue Prince.
This guide is a work in progress.
| Item | Location | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Rabbit’s Foot | Uncommon item that can be found inside Walk-In Closet or Rumpus Room. | Increased chances of finding items. |
| Navigational Compass | Uncommon item that could spawn inside Bedrooms, Closets, or the Conservatory. | Floorplans that lead North appear more frequently. |
| Running Shoes | Uncommon item, often available in Commissary. Can appear in the Gymnasium or Weight Room. | Lose less steps travelling longer distances. |
| Shovel | Common spawn, often inside the Toolshed or Courtyard. | Used for dirt holes in Green Rooms. You can pick up Keys, Coins, and other items which can include useless junk. |
| Coupon Book | Commonly found inside the Trading Post. | Save one Coin with every purchase. |
| Key to the Secret Garden | Super rare item that has appeared as a reward for solving the darts puzzle or by opening Trunks. | Needed to access the Secret Garden (ultra rare Green Room). |
| Metal Detector | Common spawn inside Closets, Toolshed, or Courtyard. | Beeps inside rooms with metal objects (Keys and Coins). |
| Large Battery Pack | Rare item randomly discovered (try the Darkroom and Workshop). | Powers new items made inside the Workshop. |
| Coin Purse | Uncommon item often found inside Bedrooms. | Earn an extra Coin every time you pick up three. |
| Sleeping Mask | Uncommon item often found inside Bedrooms. | Gain five steps when you enter Bedrooms. |
| Sledge Hammer | Uncommon spawn inside the Courtyard, Workshop, or Toolshed. | Can break Trunks. |
| Car Keys | Rare item we’ve stumbled across in Purple Rooms. | Unlocks the Car Trunk inside the Garage. |
| Keycard | Rare item that can spawn inside Commissary or be found in Closets. | Access rooms with electronic doors. |
| Broken Lever | Uncommon spawn in Storerooms or Red Rooms. | Needed for an Antechamber door. |
| Treasure Map | Rare spawn in Rumpus Room. | A room you haven’t entered that day is marked with an X for treasure. |
| Ivory Dive | Common spawn in Closets. | Lets you draw new plans for the next room. |
| Magnifying Glass | Uncommon spawn in Closets and Purple Rooms. | Needed for the Terminal password and Apple Orchard code. |
| Lock Pick Kit | Uncommon item that can spawn in Storeroom and Darkroom. | Can unlock doors where a Key would normally be needed. Doesn’t work for doors that require a Special Key. |
You can combine items in the Workshop. This is a crucial step to reaching the Antechamber, as you can find Broken Levers to fix, which open Antechamber doors.
Published: Apr 11, 2025 10:16 PM UTC