Maps and Keys
As hunters travel around the world of MouseHunt, they will occasionally find maps and keys while catching mice. These inventory items grant hunters access to new locations. The difficulty in acquiring a particular map or key depends on the difficulty of the mouse relative to their trap power. As only some mice hold them, hunters will usually need to catch at least a few before finding what they want. Some map pieces must be crafted, or purchased from a Cartographer.
In many cases, it is possible for a hunter to obtain a map piece while ranked with a lower Title that what is required to travel to the locations unlocked by that map piece.
The map pieces owned by a hunter can be found on the Map Pieces tab under the Travel section. Additionally, each Hunter's Profile includes a status of how many of the 18 map pieces a hunter owns, as one of the lists on the Items tab.
Gnawnia
Gnawnia Map Piece
You start the game with this basic map piece, which gives you access to the Meadow, Town of Gnawnia, the Windmill, the Harbour and the Mountains.
The Gnawnia Map Piece grants hunters access to all locations within the Gnawnia region. All hunters start with the map already in their inventory.
Valour
King's Gauntlet Floorplan
This floor plan has been commissioned directly by the King of Gnawnia. Below the King’s seal is this note: Vend only to those who show remarkable valour in the name of the royal crown, and its jewels. The Cartographer has been working hard to produce a surplus of floor plans!
The King's Gauntlet Floorplan grants hunters access to the King's Gauntlet. It can be obtained by buying the map from the Cartographer in the Harbour for 50,000 gold, after catching a Master Burglar Mouse with a Crown Jewel, and takes a day to finish.
Trivia: When the King's Gauntlet was released, the Floorplan's description included the following sentence, "For a limited time, when you order a Floor plan it will be ready in an hour instead of the normal two days!". However, when the introductory collection time of 1 hour was no longer available, the completion time was changed to 1 day rather than the 2 days originally suggested.
Whisker Woods
Whisker Woods Clearing Map Piece
A Granite mouse dropped this piece of map, which depicts a peaceful-looking clearing in the Whisker Woods region.
The Whisker Woods Clearing Map Piece grants hunters access to the Calm Clearing. It can be obtained by successfully catching a Granite Mouse in the Harbour.
Gnarled Tree Map Piece
This map piece, which is dropped by Cyclops mice in the Calm Clearing, allows you to travel to the Great Gnarled Tree.
The Gnarled Tree Map Piece grants hunters access to the Great Gnarled Tree. It can be obtained by successfully catching a Cyclops Mouse in the Calm Clearing.
Map of the Lagoon
The Fairy Mice of the Great Gnarled Tree dropped this map piece, which shows the way to the Lagoon. This looks like a dangerous area, and may require special bait.
The Map of the Lagoon grants hunters access to the Lagoon. It can be obtained by successfully catching a Fairy Mouse carrying the map in the Great Gnarled Tree.
Burroughs
Burroughs Laboratory Map Piece
A Ninja mouse dropped a map piece for you to find! There's a path to what looks like a Laboratory printed on it.
The Burroughs Laboratory Map Piece grants hunters access to the Laboratory. It can be obtained by successfully catching a Ninja Mouse in the Mountain; or a Chitinous Mouse, Fetid Swamp Mouse, Jurassic Mouse, Magma Carrier Mouse, Primal Mouse or a Stonework Warrior Mouse in the Jungle of Dread.
Additionally, the map piece was temporarily obtainable as a gift from the Festive Gift Shoppe during the Great Winter Hunt '09 event. Hunters could not purchase the map piece for themselves but instead had to receive it as a gift from another hunter.
Key to the Town of Digby
This key, which is dropped by Dwarf mice in the laboratory, grants access to the Town of Digby. Don't forget your mining helmet!
The Key to the Town of Digby grants hunters access to the Town of Digby. It can be obtained by successfully catching a Dwarf Mouse in the Laboratory.
Tattered Mousoleum Map
The Zombie mouse did quite a number on this old map piece... it shows the way to The Mousoleum, but if you get it repaired, it may reveal an even spookier location.
The Tattered Mousoleum Map grants hunters access to the Mousoleum. It can be obtained by successfully catching a Zombie Mouse in the Town of Digby.
Ticket to the Burroughs Bazaar
This ticket grants access to the Burroughs Bazaar, and is dropped by a few varieties of mice in the Training Grounds.
The Ticket to the Burroughs Bazaar grants hunters access to the Bazaar. It can be obtained by successfully catching an Archer, or Kung Fu Mouse in the Training Grounds.
Furoma
Shredded Furoma Map Piece
This tattered piece of map gives access to the Training Grounds in Furoma. The Lycan mouse gave it quite a tear, but the Cartographer at the Bazaar might be able to restore it.
The Shredded Furoma Map Piece grants hunters access to the Training Grounds. It can be obtained by successfully catching a Lycan Mouse in the Mousoleum or a Mole Mouse in the Town of Digby.
Stitched Furoma Map Piece
Hunters often find pieces of the Furoma map slightly shredded by the claws of mice. A skilled cartographer is able to restore this shredded map by stitching a patch over the damaged area to reveal additional detail.
The Stitched Furoma Map Piece grants hunters access to the Dojo, Meditation Room, and Pinnacle Chamber. It can only be obtained by taking the Shredded Furoma Map Piece to the Cartographer in the Bazaar for repair. The repairs costs 90,000 gold and takes approximately a day to finish. During this time, the hunter won't be able to access the Training Grounds if that is their only copy of the map.
Bristle Woods
Repaired Mousoleum Map
Research suggests that mystery lies below the Mousoleum! This patch can be applied to a Tattered Mousoleum Map to reveal new possible hunting grounds. Restoring ancient cloth requires a great deal of time and skill and does not come cheap.
The Cartographer suspects that a hunter will need the title of Legendary to understand the secrets revealed.
The Repaired Mousoleum Map grants hunters access to the Catacombs. It can be obtained by taking the Tattered Mousoleum Map to the Cartographer in the Bazaar for repair. The repairs costs 160,000 gold and takes approximately five days to finish. During this time, the hunter won't be able to access the Mousoleum if that is their only copy of the map.
Keeper's Candle
With the flame of the Keeper mice in your hands, you can see your way to the Forbidden Grove through the darkened tunnels of the Catacombs.
The Keeper's Candle grants hunters access to the Acolyte Realm and the Forbidden Grove. It can be obtained by successfully catching a Keeper Mouse in the Catacombs.
Note: A hunter must be in the Forbidden Grove in order to gain access to the Acolyte Realm. Every now and then, when the "gates" to the Forbidden Grove close, hunters who are inside the Forbidden Grove will automatically be transported to the Acolyte Realm.
Rodentia
S.S. Huntington II
You built this boat using a variety of nautical supplies. Its waterproof hull and sturdy rigging allow you to sail the waters of the Rodentia Ocean.
Description prior to 21 September 2010 was: This fine vessel has been granted permission by the King to sail the open ocean east of Gnawnia. Who knows what strange hunting gounds are out there just waiting to be discovered..?
The S.S. Huntington II grants hunters access to S.S. Huntington II. It can be crafted using either of the following formulas.
| Formula 1: S.S. Huntington II | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Qty | Cost |
| King's Reserve Bubbleh | 1 | 210,000 |
| Ship Blueprints | 1 | 750,000 / Loot |
| Scrap Metal | 18 | Loot |
| Bolt of Cloth | 70 | 3,000 / Loot |
| Rope | 100 | 600 / Loot |
| Splintered Wood | 900 | 150 / Loot |
| Total | 210,000 - 1,365,000 | |
Unchristened Ship
A mighty ocean vessel awaiting a name. Smash a a bottle of the King's Bubbleh over its stern to be ready to sail to ocean!
The Unchristened Ship is the incomplete version of the Ship. Before MouseHunt updated to Version 3.0 on 8 June 2010, Legendary hunters were encouraged to follow Formula 2.1 and 2.2 to craft the Ship in order to ensure crafting success.
| Formula 2.1: Unchristened Ship | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Qty | Cost |
| Ship Blueprints | 1 | 750,000 / Loot |
| Scrap Metal | 18 | Loot |
| Bolt of Cloth | 70 | 3,000 / Loot |
| Rope | 100 | 600 / Loot |
| Splintered Wood | 900 | 150 / Loot |
| Total | 0 - 1,155,000 | |
If you used Formula 2.1 to craft the Unchristened Ship, you complete the crafting of S.S. Huntington II with the following formula:
| Formula 2.2: S.S. Huntington II | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Qty | Cost |
| King's Reserve Bubbleh | 1 | 210,000 |
| Unchristened Ship | 1 | Crafting |
| Total | 210,000 - 1,365,000 | |
Zugzwang's Scarf
This strange scarf came out of the Dragon's Chest. Apparently, Zugzwang was serious about keeping the moths out of his clothing. The scarf is surprisingly heavy even considering it's odd construction. It doesn't seem to be a very comfortable scarf either, however, Bubbles the giant overprotective octopus seems cowed by its intangible air of power. He should let you travel to the mysterious floating island as long as you have his master's scarf in hand.
Zugzwang's Scarf gives access to the Seasonal Garden. It can be obtained from the Dragon's Chest.
Zugzwang's Tower Key
In this key, the four seasonal powers combine to overwhelm the seal on Zugzwang's Tower. Unlock the door, but beware: the mice within this tower play a dangerous game, and only the strongest player will achieve a checkmate.
Zugzwang's Tower Key gives access to the Zugzwang's Tower. It can be crafted using the following formula:
| Zugzwang's Tower Key | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Qty | Cost |
| Fall Key Shard | 1 | Loot |
| Spring Key Shard | 1 | Loot |
| Summer Key Shard | 1 | Loot |
| Winter Key Shard | 1 | Loot |
| Total | 0 | |
Tribal Isles
Crafted from a Watch, Sextant, and Compass, this kit allows Hunters to sail further out into the ocean than ever before. With this newfound freedom, you'll be able to explore the Tribal Isles.
Description prior to 21 September 2010 was: This handy kit allows for navigation of the Rotentia Ocean, far past the shores of Gnawnia to the exotic Tribal Isles.
The Ocean Navigation Kit grants hunters access to the Tribal Isles. It can be crafted using the following formula:
| Navigation Kit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Qty | Cost |
| Compass | 1 | Loot |
| Sextant | 1 | Loot |
| Telescope | 1 | Loot |
| Total | 0 | |
Balack's Lantern
This magical lantern, lit with a Dragon Ember is the only light source hot enough to remain lit in the dampness of Balack's Cove.
Balack's Lantern grants hunters access to Balack's Cove. It can be crafted using the following formula:
| Balack's Lantern | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Qty | Cost |
| Antique Lantern | 1 | 94,000 |
| Dragon Ember | 3 | Loot |
| Total | 94,000 | |
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See also
- Location – A list of all locations and the requirements to access them
- Location Quick Reference – A quick reference guide on what to do at each location
- Heart Key and Tiger Key – collectible items that do not unlock any locations
