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'''[[File:GRK.jpg|thumb]]Greater Rift Keystones (GRK) '''is required to open a [[Greater Rift]] when applied to [[Nephalem Obelisk]]. They drop from [[Rift Guardian]]s in normal [[Nephalem Rift]]s. On very high difficulties, even two Keystones may drop at once.
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'''Greater Rift Keystones (GRK) '''is required to open a [[Greater Rift]] when applied to [[Nephalem Obelisk]]. They drop from [[Rift Guardian]]s in normal [[Nephalem Rift]]s. On very high difficulties, even two Keystones may drop at once.
   
 
GRK is lost when used. Even if player beats the Greater Rift in time, they will be forced to find a new GRK.
 
GRK is lost when used. Even if player beats the Greater Rift in time, they will be forced to find a new GRK.
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To participate in the Greater Rift run, every player must contribute a GRK.
 
To participate in the Greater Rift run, every player must contribute a GRK.
   
Greater Rift Key is not unique; however, until the current key is lost, players have greatly reduced chances to obtain a new GRK from Rift Guardians.
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Greater Rift Key is not unique; players may stack as many of them as desired.
   
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
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Originally, prior to patch 2.3, Greater Rift Keystones were a [[Legendary]] variant of the [[Rift Keystone Fragment]]s. Rank of the Greater Rift was equal to the level of the GRK used, and this number was displayed both in the description and on the item's icon.
 
Originally, prior to patch 2.3, Greater Rift Keystones were a [[Legendary]] variant of the [[Rift Keystone Fragment]]s. Rank of the Greater Rift was equal to the level of the GRK used, and this number was displayed both in the description and on the item's icon.
   
'''[[File:GRK_use.jpg|thumb|Using a Greater Rift Key (Rank 1)]]'''
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'''[[File:GRK_use.jpg|thumb|Using a Greater Rift Key (Rank 1)]][[File:GRK.jpg|thumb]]'''
   
 
Getting a GRK required player to obtain the [[Keystone of Trials]] from any Rift Guardian in a regular Nephalem Rift first, then complete the [[Realm of Trials]]. Doing so would grant a GRK with rank proportional to the number of waves cleared.
 
Getting a GRK required player to obtain the [[Keystone of Trials]] from any Rift Guardian in a regular Nephalem Rift first, then complete the [[Realm of Trials]]. Doing so would grant a GRK with rank proportional to the number of waves cleared.

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Greater Rift Keystones (GRK) is required to open a Greater Rift when applied to Nephalem Obelisk. They drop from Rift Guardians in normal Nephalem Rifts. On very high difficulties, even two Keystones may drop at once.

GRK is lost when used. Even if player beats the Greater Rift in time, they will be forced to find a new GRK.

To participate in the Greater Rift run, every player must contribute a GRK.

Greater Rift Key is not unique; players may stack as many of them as desired.

Development

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Originally, prior to patch 2.3, Greater Rift Keystones were a Legendary variant of the Rift Keystone Fragments. Rank of the Greater Rift was equal to the level of the GRK used, and this number was displayed both in the description and on the item's icon.

GRK use

Using a Greater Rift Key (Rank 1)

GRK

Getting a GRK required player to obtain the Keystone of Trials from any Rift Guardian in a regular Nephalem Rift first, then complete the Realm of Trials. Doing so would grant a GRK with rank proportional to the number of waves cleared.

Urshi was originally giving a choice of either upgrading Legendary Gems OR giving them a new Keystone with increased rank (provided players managed to beat the Rift in time).

This mysterious artifact was once used by the nephalem to prove their worth.