At the beginning of the game when players explore the camp in Lord of the Rings: Return To Moria, they will find Ori's Akhfur Chest. Naturally, they will want to open it and take the resources that are hidden inside, but after interacting with it, it will become clear that opening the chest requires Ori's Key.
This key can be crafted, but the game will not provide hints on how this can be done. For those struggling, this guide details what resources are needed for Ori's Key and how to craft it in The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.
How to Craft Ori's Key in Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Ori's Akhfur Chest will be encountered many times during the playthrough, but the process of crafting Ori's Key will always be the same. The only difference is that the ingots needed to create the key will depend on the region in which the chest is located. The key for the first Ori's Akhfur Chest that players will find is crafted from 1 iron ingot. However, players first need to find iron ore and stone, rebuild the furnace, and rebuild the forge.
How to Rebuild the Furnace in Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
The Furnace is in the same room as Ori's Chest, but it is broken. It is constantly needed from the very beginning of the game, and it only takes 14 stones to repair it. This is a very common material that can be extracted from large stones, walls, or buildings. After players collect the required amount, they can rebuild the furnace to smelt iron ore into ingots.
How to Rebuild the Forge in Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
The forge is also available in the camp, so there is no need to search for it either. To rebuild it, players will need 3 iron ingots. Iron ore can be mined from the walls and is quite easy to find as it is highlighted in red. Also, in the camp, there are crates that players can break to get iron ore. Next, the ore must be smelted into ingots and used to rebuild the forge. After that, players will be able to craft Ori's Key from one iron ingot in the forge.
Ori's Akhfur Chest Rewards
Finally, the key is ready, and the chest can be opened. It is worth noting in advance that unlocking Ori's Akhfur Chest is worth it because the reward far exceeds the value of the resources needed to craft the key. Below is a list of what waits inside the first Ori's Akhfur Chest:
- 1 Lembass
- 6 Coal
- 3 Iron ingots
- 10 Gold coins
Lord of the Rings: Return To Moria is available on PC. The PS5 version launches on December 5, and the Xbox Series X/S version is scheduled to release in early 2024.