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{{Item
|title = ''Ring of immunity''
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Ring_of_Immunity.png|200px]]
|japanese = 破毒のリング<br>はどくのリング
|romaji = {{tt|Hadoku no ringu|Poison-breaking ring}}
|names = Contra band
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>{{DQStars}}
|effect = Increases resistance or makes wearer completely immune to [[poison]].
}}
The '''ring of immunity''', also known as the '''contra band''', is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}}. It features a design of a venomous snake and is designed to protect the wearer against [[Poison|poison and envenomation]].


The '''ring of immunity''' is an accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. It is designed to protect against poison.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The ring of immunity provides a defence boost of +10.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A ring that makes the wearer resistant to poison attacks.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The ring of immunity has a {{Defence}} bonus of +10, makes the wearer immune to poison, and can be equipped by all characters. It can be sold for 750 gold. A ring of immunity is the third item that [[Dodgy Dave]] in [[Pickham]] will request, rewarding the player with a [[Bandit axe]] the first time, then 3,500 gold for subsequent payments. The ring can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can also be upgraded further into a [[catholicon ring]], as well.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Ring of immunity.png]]<br>Ring of immunity
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Gold ring.png|link=Gold ring]]<br>Gold ring
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Poison needle.png|link=Poison needle]]<br>Poison needle
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Catholicon ring th.png|link=Catholicon ring]]<br>Catholicon ring
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Ring of truth.png|link=Ring of truth]]<br>Ring of truth
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Ring of immunity.png]]<br>Ring of immunity
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Full moon ring.png|link=Full moon ring]]<br>Full moon ring
}}
</div>


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Ring of immunity DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Contra band
|kanji=破毒のリング
|icon=[[File:Ring of immunity IX artwork.png]]
|description=A ring that raises resilience to poison attacks when worn.
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +5
|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=Makes wearer completely immune to poison
|price=NA / 1,350
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:Gold ring DQIX icon.png|link=Gold ring]]<br>Gold ring
|i2=[[File:Poison needle DQIX icon.png|link=Poison needle]]<br>Poison needle
|i3=[[File:Special antidote DQIX icon.png|link=Special antidote]]<br>Special antidote
}}
The ring of immunity if one of the ingredients for the [[catholicon ring]].
 
==={{DQ10}}===
The ring of immunity has a {{Defence}} bonus of +2, a {{Style}} bonus of +3, and increases resistance against poison by 50%. By equipping two rings, the wearer can become completely resistant to poison. With accessory synthesis, the Defence bonus and poison resistance can be increased.
* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, it is possible to become completely immune to poison with a single ring through accessory synthesis.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Ring of immunity</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Ring of immunity XI icon.png]]
|description=A serpentine spiral that provides some protection against poisonous attacks<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>C</big></big>
|stats=Defence +5/6/8/10<br>Poison Protection +30%/35%/40%/50%
|notes=Requires 12 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework
|price=N/a / 1,050
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=★★☆☆☆
|i1=[[Image:Coagulant xi icon.png|75px|link=Coagulant]] x3 + [[Image:Snakeskin xi icon.png|75px|link=Snakeskin]] x2 + [[Image:Special antidote xi icon.png|75px|link=Special antidote]]
|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}} '''Little Lifesavers''' contains the recipe for the ring of immunity. It can be found in a treasure chest in [[Heliodor Castle]] in the Queen's Bedchamber during the second act. If two rings of immunity +3 are equipped at once, it is possible to become completely resistant to being poisoned and envenomated.
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
The ring of immunity can be obtained as a lucky bag item. It makes the wearer resistant to poison attacks.
 
==={{DQB}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQB=A ring imbued with a bane-busting blessing. Prevents poisoning.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}
The ring of immunity can be created using the recipe of 2 gold + 3 [[Antidotal herb|antidotal herbs]] + pure water.
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Ring of immunity.png|name=Ring of immunity}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Poison Resistance|modifier=+40.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Royal soil]] x3 + [[Manky mud]] x2{{tt|*|9% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Royal soil]] x2 + [[Magic beast bone]]{{tt|*|31% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Royal soil]] x3 + [[Gold ring]]{{tt|*|72% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=300|equipableBy=All Characters
|flavor=A serpentine ring that protects against poison.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|notes=}}
The quick recipe for the ring of immunity can be received from [[Medal King|King Flaminio]] in exchange for 2 [[mini medal]]s onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by [[walking corpse]]s, [[toxic zombie]]s, and [[corpse corporal]]s.
 
==={{DQH2}}===
The ring of immunity reduces damage taken from poison by 40%, reaching to a total of 80% once it is fully upgraded. It will also give a +16 bonus to the wearer's max HP when it has been upgraded. The ring can be dropped by [[bodkin fletcher]]s and [[corpse corporal]]s.
 
==={{DQStars}}===
The ring of immunity is a 2★ accessory with a {{Defence}} bonus of +2 that comes equipped with the Poison Guard skill, which increases resistance against poison by 60%. It can be created at the equipment workshop.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Anillo de inmunidad<br>Aro contra|es-meaning=Spanish for "ring of immunity".<br>Spanish for "contra ring". (''IX'' only)
|fr=Anneau d'immunité<br>Anneau antivenin (''IX'' only)|fr-meaning=French for "ring of immunity".<br>French for "antivenom ring". (''IX'' only)
|de=Ring der Immunität<br>Gegengiftring (''IX'' only)|de-meaning=German for "ring of immunity".<br>German for "antidote ring". (''IX'' only)
|it=Anello dell'immunità<br>Anello antiveleno|it-meaning=Italian for "ring of immunity".<br>Italian for "antivenom ring". (''IX'' only)
}}
 
==See also==
*[[Catholicon ring]]
*[[Full moon ring]]
*[[Ring of clarity]]
*[[Ring of truth]]
*[[Rousing ring]]
 
==References==
<references/>


[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars accessories]]
[[fr:Anneau d'immunité]]

Latest revision as of 04:35, 15 October 2025

Ring of immunity
DQVIII Ring of Immunity.png
Japanese 破毒のリング
はどくのリング
Romaji Hadoku no ringu
Old localizations Contra band
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect Increases resistance or makes wearer completely immune to poison.

The ring of immunity, also known as the contra band, is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series. It features a design of a venomous snake and is designed to protect the wearer against poison and envenomation.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A ring that makes the wearer resistant to poison attacks.[1]

The ring of immunity has a Defence bonus of +10, makes the wearer immune to poison, and can be equipped by all characters. It can be sold for 750 gold. A ring of immunity is the third item that Dodgy Dave in Pickham will request, rewarding the player with a Bandit axe the first time, then 3,500 gold for subsequent payments. The ring can be made in the Alchemy Pot and can also be upgraded further into a catholicon ring, as well.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Ring of immunity.png
Ring of immunity
DQVIII Gold ring.png
Gold ring
DQVIII Poison needle.png
Poison needle
-


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


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Ring of immunity DQIX icon.png Contra band (破毒のリング)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Ring of immunity IX artwork.png
Description
A ring that raises resilience to poison attacks when worn.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +5 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.png
IXmartialartisticon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.png
IXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
Makes wearer completely immune to poison
Price Location
NA / 1,350 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Gold ring DQIX icon.png
Gold ring
Poison needle DQIX icon.png
Poison needle
Special antidote DQIX icon.png
Special antidote


The ring of immunity if one of the ingredients for the catholicon ring.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

The ring of immunity has a Defence bonus of +2, a Style bonus of +3, and increases resistance against poison by 50%. By equipping two rings, the wearer can become completely resistant to poison. With accessory synthesis, the Defence bonus and poison resistance can be increased.

  • In the Offline version of the game, it is possible to become completely immune to poison with a single ring through accessory synthesis.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Ring of immunity DQXI Logo EN.png
Ring of immunity XI icon.png
Description
A serpentine spiral that provides some protection against poisonous attacks[2]
Rarity
C
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +5/6/8/10
Poison Protection +30%/35%/40%/50%
Notes
Requires 12 Perfectionist's pearls to rework
Price Location
N/a / 1,050 Fun-Size Forge
Forging difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Ingredients
Coagulant xi icon.png x3 + Snakeskin xi icon.png x2 + Special antidote xi icon.png
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 Little Lifesavers contains the recipe for the ring of immunity. It can be found in a treasure chest in Heliodor Castle in the Queen's Bedchamber during the second act. If two rings of immunity +3 are equipped at once, it is possible to become completely resistant to being poisoned and envenomated.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

The ring of immunity can be obtained as a lucky bag item. It makes the wearer resistant to poison attacks.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

GameDescription
DQB Logo.png
A ring imbued with a bane-busting blessing. Prevents poisoning.[3]

The ring of immunity can be created using the recipe of 2 gold + 3 antidotal herbs + pure water.

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

DQH Ring of immunity.png  Ring of immunity
Poison Resistance +40.0%
Quick Recipe Royal soil x3 + Manky mud x2*
Classic Recipe Royal soil x2 + Magic beast bone*
Luxury Recipe Royal soil x3 + Gold ring*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 300
Flavor text A serpentine ring that protects against poison.[4]

The quick recipe for the ring of immunity can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 2 mini medals onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by walking corpses, toxic zombies, and corpse corporals.

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

The ring of immunity reduces damage taken from poison by 40%, reaching to a total of 80% once it is fully upgraded. It will also give a +16 bonus to the wearer's max HP when it has been upgraded. The ring can be dropped by bodkin fletchers and corpse corporals.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

The ring of immunity is a 2★ accessory with a Defence bonus of +2 that comes equipped with the Poison Guard skill, which increases resistance against poison by 60%. It can be created at the equipment workshop.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolAnillo de inmunidad
Aro contra
Spanish for "ring of immunity".
Spanish for "contra ring". (IX only)
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAnneau d'immunité
Anneau antivenin (IX only)
French for "ring of immunity".
French for "antivenom ring". (IX only)
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschRing der Immunität
Gegengiftring (IX only)
German for "ring of immunity".
German for "antidote ring". (IX only)
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoAnello dell'immunità
Anello antiveleno
Italian for "ring of immunity".
Italian for "antivenom ring". (IX only)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  3. Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.
  4. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.