Key rework concept

After the rework on keys and the hatch, they seemed to lose a huge amount of value and are never seen anymore, which is odd when you compare it to a brown med-kit which has a lot more use and is a lot easier to get. another problem was whenever you get a green key with no add-ons from a chest it has no use whatsoever and was a waste of time spent opening that chest. This concept of a rework should bring use to keys while not having them be overpowered. Firstly I think that Keys should be split into 2 items, Amulets and Keys

Amulet

Keys aura reading ability is very useful but needing to bring add-ons for it when the map (another aura reading item) does it without needing them is weird to me, so I think that they should be their own item. Amulets would have the same function as the Keys with the aura addons, but now the ability is built into the item so there isn't a useless item that requires addons to actually do something useful. Visually, The amulet would be a necklace the survivors would wrap around their hand. It would have strange writings and when you are using it would glow a blue like Vittorio's tattoos. I made some examples of what I think each rarity should represent

Jade Amulet (Rare)

• An ancient amulet charged with a Jade emblem, To give strength to you and others in need
• Press the Use Item button to trigger the Mind Channel ability to reveal survivors within 40 meters of you for up to 15 seconds 

Amethyst Amulet (Very Rare)

• An ancient amulet charged with an Amethyst emblem, To warn of impending danger 
• Press the Use Item button to trigger the Mind Channel ability to reveal The Killer whenever you are in their terror radius for up to 15 seconds 

Iridescent Amulet (Ultra Rare)

• An ancient amulet charged by an Unknown source, its power Seeps out of the Emblem and flows through you letting you just get a taste of its true power
• Press the Use Item button to trigger the Mind Channel ability to reveal Everyone within 40 meters of you for up to 25 seconds 

Amulet Add-Ons

a lot of the Keys Add-ons would transfer to the Amulet like the Prayer Rope, Prayer Beads, Scratched pearl, and Unique wedding ring while the rest of the others would be replaced or changed 

Blood Amber (Very Rare)

• An Amber pendant stained red with the blood of ritual sacrifices, some people believed the death of one would save many. maybe their words don't sound so crazy now
• The Aura of the Survivors that are being chased within a 40-meter range is revealed to you in red while Mind Channel is active.

Unity Pendant (Rare)

• A gold Pendant with words in an unknown language, holding the pendant makes you feel closer to those around you 
• When Using the Mind Channel ability reveal your aura to survivors within 40 meters of you 

Ivory Figure (Rare)

• A small Figure of a Sea Goat, a god from an ancient religion, kept as a hope that at least some higher entity would save them, That hope lingers within the figure increasing your hope
• Increases The Range of the Mind Channel ability by 20 meters

Torn Ceremony Cloth (Uncommon)

• A tattered piece of cloth came from an old wedding Gown, you could still feel the energy and joy they had that day 
• The Aura of the Obsession within a 40-meter range is revealed to you in Blue while the Mind Channel is active.

Keys 

Since keys no longer Have the aura abilities they would have a new ability take their place. After thinking for some time I realized that the reworked chests have a padlock on them so why not have Keys that would Open chests faster with the most powerful one even being able to even open the hatch. with this change, they would lose the charges and instead have a use system similar to the firecrackers

Flimsy Lockpick (Uncommon)

• A rusted lock pick that was used by a thief many years ago
• When standing next to a chest use the ability button to open the chest 50% faster, the item is consumed after use

Padlock Key (Rare)

• A normal dull key that has lost its shiny color but it still works
• When standing next to a chest use the ability button to instantly open a chest and the key is consumed after use 

Shiny Key (Very Rare)

• The Key shimmers in the moonlight, Its polished Study frame means it won't break as easily as others
• When standing next to a chest use the ability button to instantly open any chests

Skeleton Key (Ultra Rare)

• This key seems alive shifting in unnatural ways, fitting perfectly into to every lock
• When standing next to a chest use the ability button to instantly open any chests
• Press the Use Item button while standing over the closed Hatch to open it, consumed after use 

Note that very-rare and ultra-rare keys are not Consumed after use when opening chests (Not hatch) so they can open any chest without it disappearing, This brings value to them even bringing them in for the chest challenges to quickly open them and move to the next one. also another thing is that Keys would not get other keys in chests, so you do not have to worry about using the padlock key and getting a lockpick in return

Key Add-Ons

They would get new add-ons to fit their new playstyle. each one would change the loot pool in the chests and even help you locate the chests

Salt Rock charm (Uncommon)

• A charm of a rock dug out of an old salt mine, it's said to bring good fortune 
• When using the key to open a chest any item you get would be Uncommon or higher

Rabbit's foot charm (rare)

• A charm of a severed rabbit's foot, it's believed to bring good luck. Just not to the rabbit
• When using the key to open a chest any item you get would be Rare or higher

Spare parts bag (Very rare)

• A bag full of unused spare parts, something has to be useful
• When using the key to open a chest find 2 random add-ons added to your item

Medics Keychain (Rare)

• A keychain owned by a Nurse from Léry's Memorial Institute, it has medical information engraved but most of it is too worn to read 
• When using the key to open a chest has a 50% chance of finding a med-kit

Mechanics Keychain (Rare)

• A keychain owned by an old mechanic from Auto Haven, The keychain is bent and ruined 
• When using the key to open a chest has a 50% chance of finding a toolbox

Explorers Keychain (Rare)

• A keychain owned by an Urban Explorer, that met their demise at the McMillian estate 
• When using the key to open a chest has a 50% chance of finding a Map

Devotees Keychain (Rare)

• A keychain owned by a priest from the decimated Borgo trying to keep hope in their darkest times
• When using the key to open a chest has a 50% chance of finding an Amulet

Thief's Glass Eye (Ultra Rare)

• A glass eye from a Thief who always seems to know exactly where people hide their valuables
• when holding a key with this addon highlights the aura of chests within 16 meters of you

Vigo's Map (Ultra Rare)

• A tattered map of a trial with annotations of a secret escape
• when holding a key with this addon highlights the aura of the hatch within 10 meters of you