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|romaji = {{tt|Sūpā ringu|Super ring}}
|romaji = {{tt|Sūpā ringu|Super ring}}
|names = N/a
|names = N/a
|games = {{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQH2}}<br>{{DQB}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's defence and resistance against various negative status effects.<br>Increases the duration of positive status effects. (''Heroes'' only)
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence and resistance against various negative status effects.<br>Increases the duration of positive status effects. (''Heroes'' only)
}}
}}


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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The catholicon ring has a defence boost of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. It increases resistance to [[Dazzle]], [[Fuddle]], [[Paralysis]], [[Poison]] and [[Snooze]]. It can be sold for 18000 [[Gold]]. It can be equipped by all characters. The ring can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A ring that makes the wearer resistant to a variety of attacks, including sleep, paralysis, and confusion.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Catholicon ring has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. It makes the wearer immune to [[Dazzle]], [[Fuddle]], [[Paralysis]], [[Poison]] and [[Snooze]]. It can be sold for 18,000 [[Gold]]. The ring can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Catholicon ring th.png|32px|Catholicon ring]]<br>Catholicon ring
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Full moon ring.png|32px|link=Full moon ring]]<br>Full moon ring
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Ring of truth.png|32px|link=Ring of truth]]<br>Ring of truth
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Ring of immunity.png|32px|link=Ring of immunity]]<br>Ring of immunity
}}


*Recipe: [[Ring of immunity]] + [[Ring of truth]] + [[Full moon ring]]
==={{DQ9}}===
 
{{DQIXEquipment
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
|header=[[Image:DQIX Catholicon ring.png|64px]]
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Catholicon ring.png|name=Catholicon ring|console=DS}}
|name=Catholicon ring
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+5}}
|icon=[[File:DQVIIICatholiconRing.png|200px]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|description=A brilliant band that resists a whole range of undesirable effects.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Contra band]] + [[Rousing ring]] + [[Sober ring]]}}
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/143|Quest #143]]: Thingy, King of, er...}}
|stats=Defence +5
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=8,000|equipableBy=All Vocations
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Ring}}
|notes=Increases resistance against poison, sleep, paralysis, stunning, dazzling, and confusion by 50%.<br>Used to create [[Catoptric armour]].
|flavor=A brilliant band that resists a whole range of undesirable effects.
|price=N/a / 8,000
|notes=Increases resistance against poison, sleep, paralysis, stunning, dazzling, and confusion by 50%.<br>Upgrades into [[Catoptric armour]].
|location=Received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/143|Quest #143]]: Thingy, King of, er... (one time only)
|i1=[[Image:Contra band.png|link=Ring of immunity|Contra band]]<br>Contra band
|i2=[[Image:Rousing ring.png|link=Rousing ring]]<br>Rousing ring
|i3=[[Image:Sober ringIXicon.png|32px|link=Sober ring]]<br>Sober ring
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Catholicon ring xi icon.png|name=Catholicon ring}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+5<br>(+6, +8, +10)}}
|name=<big><big>Catholicon ring</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Poison Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
|icon=[[Image:Catholicon ring xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Sleep Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
|description=A blessed band that puts paid to all manner of ill effects.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Paralysis Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Bedazzlement Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
|stats=Defence +5/6/8/10<br>Poison Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%<br>Sleep Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%<br>Paralysis Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%<br>Bedazzlement Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%<br>Confusion Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%<br>Turn Skip Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%
{{Equipment|stat|name=Confusion Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
|notes=Requires 27 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Turn Skip Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
|price=N/a / 8,000
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=S}}
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Gold bar]] + [[Perfect panacea]] x3 + [[Red wood]] x3 + [[Royal ruby]] x2}}
|diff=★★★★★
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★★★★★}}
|i1=[[Image:Gold bar xi icon.png|50px|link=Gold bar]] + [[Image:Perfect panacea xi icon.png|50px|link=Perfect panacea]] x3 + [[Image:Red wood xi icon.png|50px|link=Red wood]] x3 + [[Image:Royal ruby xi icon.png|50px|link=Royal ruby]] x2
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=8,000|equipableBy=All Characters
|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]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Ring}}
|flavor=A blessed band that puts paid to all manner of ill effects.
|notes=
}}
}}
The [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipe book]] '''Kings of the Rings''' contains the recipe for the ring of immunity. It can be found in a treasure chest on the lower level of [[the Cruel Crypt]] during the Disciple's Trial in the third act. If two catholicon rings +3 are equipped at once, it is possible to become completely resistant to multiple status effects.
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Kings of the Rings''' contains the recipe for the catholicon ring. It can be found in a treasure chest on the lower level of [[the Cruel Crypt]] during the Disciple's Trial in the postgame. If two catholicon rings +3 are equipped at once, it is possible to become completely resistant to multiple status effects.


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
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|flavor=Blessed bling that extends the effects of support skills.
|flavor=Blessed bling that extends the effects of support skills.
|notes=}}
|notes=}}
The classic and luxury recipes for the catholicon rings can be dropped rarely by [[Cosmic chimaera]]s.
The quick recipe for the catholicon ring can be received from [[Medal King|King Flaminio]] in exchange for 15 [[Mini medal]]s onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by [[Cosmic chimaera]]s.


==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
The catholicon ring increases the duration of effects like [[Oomph]] and [[Kabuff]] by 50%, reaching to a total of 100% when it has been fully upgraded. It will also gain a +8 bonus to max MP when it has been fully upgraded. The ring can be obtained by exchanging 20 [[mini medal]]s once or dropped rarely by [[King cureslime]]s.
The Catholicon ring increases the duration of effects like [[Oomph]] and [[Kabuff]] by 50%, reaching to a total of 100% when it has been fully upgraded. It will also gain a +8 bonus to max MP when it has been fully upgraded. The ring can be obtained by exchanging 20 [[mini medal]]s once or dropped rarely by [[King cureslime]]s.


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{Section-Stub}}
{{Descriptions
|DQB=An almighty accessory that guards against all ills. Protects against all status ailments.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
A [[Wiktionary:catholicon|catholicon]] is a supposed universal remedy that was believed to cure all diseases and ills in the era of pre-modern medicine, similar to a [[panacea]]. It is derived from the Ancient Greek ''katholikón'', which meant "that which is universal".
A [[Wiktionary:catholicon|catholicon]] is a supposed universal remedy that was believed to cure all diseases and ills in the era of pre-modern medicine, similar to a [[panacea]]. It is derived from the Ancient Greek ''katholikón'', which meant "that which is universal".


==Descriptions==
==In Other Languages==
{{Descriptions
{{OtherLanguages
|DQ8=A ring that makes the wearer resistant to a variety of attacks, including sleep, paralysis, and confusion.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|es=Anillo catholicon|es-meaning=Spanish for "catholicon ring".
|DQ9=A brilliant band that resists a whole range of undesirable effects.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|fr=Anneau médicinal|fr-meaning=French for "medicinal ring".
|DQ11=A blessed band that puts paid to all manner of ill effects.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|de=Catholiconring|de-meaning=German for "catholicon ring".
|DQH=Blessed bling that extends the effects of support skills.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|it=Anello della panacea|it-meaning=Italian for "ring of the panacea".
|DQB=An almighty accessory that guards against all ills. Protects against all status ailments.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
}}


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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]


[[fr:Anneau médicinal]]
[[fr:Anneau médicinal]]

Revision as of 04:18, 11 August 2023

Catholicon Ring
DQVIIICatholiconRing.png
Japanese スーパーリング
Romaji Sūpā ringu
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence and resistance against various negative status effects.
Increases the duration of positive status effects. (Heroes only)

The Catholicon ring is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series that protects the wearer against a slew of status effects. It is usually made from the combination of multiple rings that protect against other status effects.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A ring that makes the wearer resistant to a variety of attacks, including sleep, paralysis, and confusion.[1]

The Catholicon ring has a Defence bonus of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. It makes the wearer immune to Dazzle, Fuddle, Paralysis, Poison and Snooze. It can be sold for 18,000 Gold. The ring can only be made in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Catholicon ring
Catholicon ring		 DQVIII Full moon ring.png
Full moon ring		 DQVIII Ring of truth.png
Ring of truth		 DQVIII Ring of immunity.png
Ring of immunity


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX Catholicon ring.png Catholicon ring
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
DQVIIICatholiconRing.png
Description
A brilliant band that resists a whole range of undesirable effects.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +5 IXwarrioricon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXmartialartisticon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXgladiatoricon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXarmamentalisticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
Notes
Increases resistance against poison, sleep, paralysis, stunning, dazzling, and confusion by 50%.
Used to create Catoptric armour.
Price Location
N/a / 8,000 Received as a reward for completing Quest #143: Thingy, King of, er... (one time only)
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Contra band
Contra band		 Rousing ring.png
Rousing ring		 Sober ringIXicon.png
Sober ring



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Catholicon ring DQXI Logo EN.png
Catholicon ring xi icon.png
Description
A blessed band that puts paid to all manner of ill effects.
Rarity
S
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +5/6/8/10
Poison Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%
Sleep Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%
Paralysis Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%
Bedazzlement Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%
Confusion Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%
Turn Skip Protection +20%/30%/40%/50%
Notes
Requires 27 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
N/a / 8,000 Fun-Size Forge only.
Forging difficulty
★★★★★
Ingredients
Gold bar xi icon.png + Perfect panacea xi icon.png x3 + Red wood xi icon.png x3 + Royal ruby xi icon.png x2
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifVeronica sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


The recipe book Kings of the Rings contains the recipe for the catholicon ring. It can be found in a treasure chest on the lower level of the Cruel Crypt during the Disciple's Trial in the postgame. If two catholicon rings +3 are equipped at once, it is possible to become completely resistant to multiple status effects.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

DQH Catholicon ring.png  Catholicon ring
Stat Boosts Last Longer +10.0%
Quick Recipe Thunderball x3 + Celestial skein x2*
Classic Recipe Thunderball x2 + Sainted soma*
Luxury Recipe Thunderball + Agility ring*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 450
Flavor text Blessed bling that extends the effects of support skills.

The quick recipe for the catholicon ring can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 15 Mini medals onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by Cosmic chimaeras.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

The Catholicon ring increases the duration of effects like Oomph and Kabuff by 50%, reaching to a total of 100% when it has been fully upgraded. It will also gain a +8 bonus to max MP when it has been fully upgraded. The ring can be obtained by exchanging 20 mini medals once or dropped rarely by King cureslimes.

Dragon Quest Builders

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GameDescription
DQB Logo.png
An almighty accessory that guards against all ills. Protects against all status ailments.[2]

Etymology

A catholicon is a supposed universal remedy that was believed to cure all diseases and ills in the era of pre-modern medicine, similar to a panacea. It is derived from the Ancient Greek katholikón, which meant "that which is universal".

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolAnillo catholiconSpanish for "catholicon ring".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAnneau médicinalFrench for "medicinal ring".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschCatholiconringGerman for "catholicon ring".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoAnello della panaceaItalian for "ring of the panacea".

References

  1. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.
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