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{{Item
|title = ''Ruby of protection''
|image = [[Image:DQIV Ruby of protection.png|250px]]
|japanese = まもりのルビー
|romaji = {{tt|Mamori no rubī|Ruby of protection}}
|names = GuardRuby
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's [[Defence]].<br>Allows the wearer to defend against attacks automatically. ({{Heroes}} only)<br>Occasionally causes the wearer to ignore damage taken. ({{Heroes II}} only)
}}

The '''ruby of protection''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}}. It gives a boost to the wearer's {{Defence}}.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}} (remakes only)===
The ruby of protection has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. One can be received from the [[Minikin's Dominion|King Minikin]] for turning in 20 [[mini medal]]s, and others can be found in the fifth stage of the [[Pioneer Town]] and the {{Fungeon 4}}. It can also be dropped rarely by [[scarewell]]s and sold for 2,025 [[gold]] coins.

==={{DQ7}}===
The ruby of protection has a {{Defence}} bonus of +10, a {{Style}} bonus of +5, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from the [[Grand Conjuratorium]] for 3,500 [[gold]] coins and sold for 1,750 [[gold]] coins. One can be found in the [[Sunken Citadel]] in the present and another in [[Aeolus Vale]] in the past. 

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A beautiful ruby that increases the wearer's defence.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The ruby of protection has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be purchased from [[Argonia]] once the bazaar starts for 3,100 gold and sold for 1,550 gold. One can be found at the bank in [[Baccarat]] in a treasure chest that can be opened with the [[Magic Key]] and another in a pot at [[Orkutsk]]'s item shop. It can also be dropped by [[Living statue (recurring)|living statue]]s and [[elysium bird]]s{{tt|*|PS2 and mobile versions only}}, as well as [[great keeper]]s in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version. The ruby can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be used to create other pieces of equipment, as well.
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|item=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Prayer ring.png|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Seed of defence.png|link=Seed of defence]]<br>Seed of defence
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Magic armour PS2.png|link=Magic armour]]<br>Magic armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Full plate armour PS2.png|link=Full plate armour]]<br>Full plate armour
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Prayer ring.png|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png]]<br>Ruby of protection
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress.png|link=Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Spangled dress.png|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Gold bracer.png|link=Gold bracer]]<br>Gold bracer
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Magic shield PS2.png|link=Magic shield]]<br>Magic shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Steel shield.png|link=Steel shield]]<br>Steel shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Prayer ring.png|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png]]<br>Ruby of protection
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Uber sacred armour 3DS.png|64px|link=Über sacred armour]]<br>Über sacred armour {{tt|*|Nintendo 3DS version only}}
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Sacred armour 3DS.png|64px|link=Sacred armour]]<br>Sacred armour
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection 3DS.png|64px]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Recovery ring 3DS.png|64px|link=Recovery ring|Recovery ring]]<br>Recovery ring
}}
</div>

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Ruby of protection DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Ruby of protection
|kanji=まもりのルビー
|icon=[[File:Ruby of protection IX artwork.png]]
|description=A sparkling stone that strengthens defence when worn.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +10
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]]<br>[[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Used to create [[Monarchic mark]], [[Rune staff]], [[Sacrosanct armour]],<br>[[Safer shoes]], [[Safest shoes]], and [[Tempest shield]].
|price=NA/1,050
|location=Found in:<br>[[Realm of the Mighty]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[King Godfrey]]<br>Reward for:<br>[[Template:DQIXQuest/30|Quest #030: Wrapper's Delight]]
|i1=[[File:Dragon scale DQIX icon.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i2=[[File:Corundum DQIX icon.png|link=Corundum]]<br>Corundum
|i3=-
}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Ruby of protection</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Ruby of protection xi icon.png]]
|description=A vibrant violet stone that boosts the defence of the bearer.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
|stats=Defence +16/17/18/20
|notes=Requires 20 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=NA/1,050
|location=Dropped by:<br>[[Elysium bird]]s (1/256)<br>[[Lunar chimaera]]s (1/8)<br>Malicious elysium birds (1/256)
|diff=★★★★☆
|i1=[[Image:Artful amethyst xi icon.png|75px|link=Artful amethyst]] x2 + [[Image:Serpent skin xi icon.png|75px|link=Serpent skin]] + [[Image:Large scale xi icon.png|75px|link=Large scale]] x2 + [[Image:Pale pearl xi icon.png|75px|link=Pale pearl]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Sage Advice''' contains the recipe for the ruby of protection. It can be found in a [[treasure chest]] at the [[Sniflheim]] - Whale Way Station behind a locked door that requires the [[Ultimate Key]].

==={{DQSwords}}===
Rubies of protection may be won as a prize or obtained from a Lucky bag. It has a {{Defense}} bonus of +3 and increases the durability of the shield by 1. It can be sold for 750 [[gold]] coins.

==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Ruby of protection.png|name=Ruby of protection}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Chance to Auto-Defend|modifier=+10.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Royal ruby]] x3 + [[Mirrorstone]] x2{{tt|*|8% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Royal ruby]] x2 + [[Pale pearl]]{{tt|*|28% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Royal ruby]] + [[Adamant pendant]]{{tt|*|64% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=380|equipableBy=All Characters
|flavor=A jewel that warns its wearer of incoming attacks.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|notes=}}
The quick recipe for the ruby of protection can be received from [[Medal King|King Flaminio]] in exchange for 7 [[Mini medal]]s onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by [[Lethal armour]]s.

==={{DQH2}}===
The Ruby of protection gives the wearer a 3% chance to ignore damage taken, up to a 7% chance once it has been fully upgraded. Once it has been fully upgraded, it will also grant a +8 bonus to {{Defence}}, as well. The ruby can be obtained by exchanging 10 [[Mini medal]]s once or dropped rarely by [[Restless armour]]s and [[Mandrake marshal]]s.

==={{DQStars}}===
The Ruby of protection is a 4★ accessory with a max HP bonus of +5 that comes equipped with the Defence+ skill, which gives a +10 bonus to {{Defence}}. At max rank, the bonus can be boosted to +15. It can be created at the equipment workshop.

==={{DQWalk}}===
The Ruby of protection is a 4★ accessory with a {{Defence}} bonus of +5 and a max HP bonus of +10. It also restores 2 MP to the wearer at the end of battle. It is received as a reward for completing chapter 8 of the main story.

==={{DQTact}}===
The Ruby of protection is an A-rank accessory with a DEF bonus of +15 and three slots for Alchemy Effects. It can be received randomly as a reward by playing the Bravas Treasures n' Trapdoors board.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Gema de protección|es-meaning=Spanish for "gem of protection".
|fr=Rubis de protection|fr-meaning=French for "ruby of protection".
|de=Schutzrubin|de-meaning=German for "protective ruby".
|it=Rubino della difesa|it-meaning=Italian for "ruby of defence".
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVIII_Ruby_of_Protection.png|The ruby of protection in {{VIII}}.
</gallery></center>

==Related items==
*[[Adamant pendant]]

==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact accessories]]

[[fr:Rubis de protection]]