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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Catholicon Ring
|title = ''Catholicon ring''
|image =[[File:DQVIIICatholiconRing.png|center|240px]]
|image =[[File:DQVIIICatholiconRing.png|center|240px]]
|japanese = {{tt|スーパーリング|sūpā ringu (Super Ring)}}
|japanese = スーパーリング
|names = Super Ring
|romaji = {{tt|Sūpā ringu|Super ring}}
|games = {{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQH2}}<br>{{DQB}}
|names = N/a
|buy =
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}
|sell =
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence and resistance against various negative status effects.<br>Increases the duration of positive status effects. (''Heroes'' only)
|effect =
}}
}}


The '''Catholicon Ring''' is a recurring accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It protects against a slew of status effects.
The '''catholicon ring''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} that protects the wearer against a slew of [[status effect]]s. It is usually made from the combination of multiple rings that protect against other status effects.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The catholicon ring provides a defence boost of +15. It increases resistance to [[Dazzle]], [[Fuddle]], [[Paralysis]], [[Poison]] and [[Snooze]]. It can be sold for 18000 [[Gold]].
{{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]]<br>Catholicon ring
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Full moon ring.png|link=Full moon ring]]<br>Full moon ring
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Ring of truth.png|link=Ring of truth]]<br>Ring of truth
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Ring of immunity.png|link=Ring of immunity]]<br>Ring of immunity
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Catholicon ring DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Catholicon ring
|kanji=スーパーリング
|icon=[[File:Catholicon ring IX artwork.png]]
|description=A brilliant band that resists a whole range of undesirable effects.
|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=+50% poison, sleep, paralysis, stunning, dazzling, and confusion
|price=NA/ 8,000
|location=Reward for:<br>[[Template:DQIXQuest/143|Quest #143: Thingy, King of, er...]]
|i1=[[File:Contra band DQIX icon.png|link=Contra band]]<br>Contra band
|i2=[[File:Rousing ring DQIX icon.png|link=Rousing ring]]<br>Rousing ring
|i3=[[File:Sober ring DQIX icon.png|link=Sober ring]]<br>Sober ring
}}
The catholicon ring is one of the ingredients for the [[catoptric armour]].
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Catholicon ring</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Catholicon ring xi icon.png]]
|description=A blessed band that puts paid to all manner of ill effects
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats=Defence +5/6/8/10<br>Poison resistance +20/30/40/50%<br>Sleep resistance +20/30/40/50%<br>Paralysis resistance +20/30/40/50%<br>Bedazzlement resistance +20/30/40/50%<br>Confusion resistance +20/30/40/50%<br>Stun resistance +20/30/40/50%
|notes=Requires 27 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework
|price=N/a / 8,000
|location=Gold treasure chest from playing Double or Nothing during poker at the [[casino]] in [[Puerto Valor]] or [[Octagonia]] during the postgame.
|diff=★★★★★
|i1=[[Image:Gold bar xi icon.png|75px|link=Gold bar]] + [[Image:Perfect panacea xi icon.png|75px|link=Perfect panacea]] x3 + [[Image:Red wood xi icon.png|75px|link=Red wood]] x3 + [[Image:Royal ruby xi icon.png|50px|link=Royal ruby]] x2
|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}} '''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}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Catholicon ring.png|name=Catholicon ring}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Stat Boosts Last Longer|modifier=+10.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Thunderball]] x3 + [[Celestial skein]] x2{{tt|*|9% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Thunderball]] x2 + [[Sainted soma]]{{tt|*|31% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Thunderball]] + [[Agility ring]]{{tt|*|72% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=450|equipableBy=All Characters
|flavor=Blessed bling that extends the effects of support skills.
|notes=}}
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{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.
 
==={{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==
*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".
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Anillo catholicon|es-meaning=Spanish for "catholicon ring".
|fr=Anneau médicinal|fr-meaning=French for "medicinal ring".
|de=Catholiconring|de-meaning=German for "catholicon ring".
|it=Anello della panacea|it-meaning=Italian for "ring of the panacea".
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==See also==
{{Section-Stub}}
*[[Full moon ring]]
*[[Ring of awakening]]
*[[Ring of clarity]]
*[[Ring of immunity]]
*[[Ring of truth]]
 
==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
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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]]