The Prison Key

This article describes historical game content.

The prophecy system was removed from the game in version 3.17.0. Itemised prophecies no longer exist in Path of Exile.

The Prison KeyThe gate is unlocked, but the key remains in the hands of a devil.You will track down a powerful Bearded Devil who will drop a unique item when slain.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.

Acquisition
Not in game
Seal cost: 2× Silver CoinMetadata
Item class: Currency Item

The Prison Key is a prophecy.

Objective

Kill a rare Bearded Devil in one of the following locations:

• Act 1 - Prisoner's Gate

Reward

Bearded Devil will drop Axiom PerpetuumAxiom Perpetuum
Bronze SceptreSceptre
Physical Damage: 15-29
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.10
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 10, 22 Str, 22 Int12% increased Elemental DamageAdds (2-3) to (5-6) Fire Damage to Spells
Adds (2-3) to (5-6) Cold Damage to Spells
Adds 1 to (10-12) Lightning Damage to Spells
(4-6)% increased Cast Speed
(100-140)% increased Critical Strike Chance for SpellsThe worst of Axiom were imprisoned by more than iron. upon slaying.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Removed the Prophecy mechanic from the game, and moved many of its rewards to other content. Silver Coins can no longer drop. Existing Silver Coins and itemised Prophecies will be deleted from your inventory and stash the next time you log in after the launch of 3.17.0.
2.3.0	Introduced to the game.