Portal keys are crucial items obtained directly from portals within the game world, used to connect to or recharge them remotely.
The Primary Method to Acquire Portal Keys
The most direct way to get portal keys is by actively seeking them out near portals. When you are close to a portal, look on the ground for small, rectangular objects. These are the portal keys. To acquire one, simply move your character to them and pick them up, adding them to your inventory.
- Identification: Keys appear as distinct small, rectangular objects on the ground around portals.
- Purpose: Each key is specific to the portal it came from. They are vital for establishing links to remote portals or recharging a portal's resonators from a distance, even when you are far away from its physical location.
Managing Your Portal Key Inventory
As you collect more keys, your inventory space can quickly become constrained. Efficient management of your keys is essential to maintain sufficient space for other important items.
One effective solution for inventory management is the key locker.
- What is a Key Locker? A key locker is a premium capsule designed specifically for storing portal keys.
- Benefits of a Key Locker:
- Frees up Inventory Space: Keys stored in a key locker do not count towards your main inventory limit, allowing you to carry more other items.
- Organized Storage: It provides a dedicated and convenient location for all your collected portal keys.
- Accessibility: Keys within a key locker are still accessible for their intended use (linking or recharging) when needed.
Key Management Tips
- Prioritize Important Keys: Decide which portals are most critical for your operations and ensure you have keys for them.
- Consolidate: Use key lockers to store keys for portals that are less frequently visited but might still be important for future plans.
- Consider Duplicates: While a single key is usually sufficient, sometimes having duplicates for strategic portals can be beneficial, but be mindful of inventory limits if not using key lockers.
By utilizing these methods, you can effectively acquire and manage your portal keys, enhancing your strategic capabilities in the game.
