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|title=''Skull ring''
|image=[[File:DQVIIISkullRing.png|center|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIIISkullRing.png|center|200px]]
|japanese={{tt|ヘビメタリング|hebimetaringu "Heavy Metal Ring"}} (DQIII only) <br> {{tt|ドクロの指輪|dokuro no yubiwa}} (DQVIII, IX, XI)
|japanese=ヘビメタリング (''III'')<br>ドクロの指輪 (''VIII, IX, XI'')
|names=MohawkWig (GBC)
|romaji=hebimetaringu (''III'')<br>Dokuro no yubiwa (''VIII, IX, XI'')
|games={{DQ3}} (remakes only) <br> {{DQ8}} <br> {{DQ9}} <br> {{DQ11}}
|names=Rockstar Ring (GBC)
|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
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The '''skull ring''' is an accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. "You might want to think twice before wearing it though......"
The '''skull ring''' is an accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise that is frequently {{Cursed}}.


Note that, in Japanese, there are two seperate accessories which go by the English localization of "Skull Ring". The first is from the remakes of [[Dragon Quest III]], which is called the ヘビメタリング ''hebī metaringu'' "Heavy Metal Ring". The other, from [[Dragon Quest VIII]] and later appearing in [[Dragon Quest IX|IX]] and [[Dragon Quest XI|XI]], is called the ドクロの指輪 ''dokuro no yubiwa'', which just means "Skull Ring".
==Localization history==
Note that, in Japanese, there are two separate accessories which go by the same English localization. The first is from the remakes of [[Dragon Quest III]], which is called the ヘビメタリング ''hebī metaringu'' "Heavy Metal Ring". The other, from [[Dragon Quest VIII]] and later appearing in [[Dragon Quest IX|IX]] and [[Dragon Quest XI|XI]], is called the ドクロの指輪 ''dokuro no yubiwa'', which just means "Skull Ring".


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Skull ring is an accessory that increases the [[List_of_character_statistics#Agility|Agility]] by +10 and gives the equipped character the personality [[List_of_personality_types_in_Dragon_Quest_III|Lone wolf]]. It can be found in a chest at the [https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Pirates%27_Den Pirates' Den], in a secret basement outside the house, which is underneath a boulder. It can be sold for 510 Gold coins.
The skull ring is an accessory that increases the [[List_of_character_statistics#Agility|Agility]] by +10 and gives the equipped character the personality [[lone wolf]]. It can be found in a chest at the [[Pirates' Den]], in a secret basement outside the house, which is underneath a boulder. It can be sold for 510 Gold coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The skull ring provides an agility boost of +15, but it is cursed and cuts maximum MP in half. It can be sold for 425 [[Gold]] Coins or turned into the [[Sorcerer's ring]] through [[alchemy]] with two urns of [[Saint's ashes]].
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Skull ring III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Skull ring</big>
|kanji=ヘビメタリング
|description=Perfect for those who aspire to being a [[lone wolf]] someday. Run free and look good doing it
|stats=Agility +16
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/510
|location=[[Dreamer's Tower]] 6F<br>[[Pirates' Den]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An eerie ring surrounded by an air of danger.
}}
The skull ring provides an agility boost of +15, but it is cursed and cuts maximum MP in half. One is found in the treasury of [[Argonia]] and requires the [[ultimate key]] to access, and others are dropped by [[wight king]]s at a 1/128 rate. It can be sold for 425 [[gold]] coins or turned into the [[sorcerer's ring]] through [[alchemy]] with two urns of [[saint's ashes]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Sorcerers ring.png|link=Sorcerer's ring]]<br>sorcerer's ring
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Skull ring.png]]<br>Skull ring
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Saints ashes.png|link=saint's ashes]]<br>Saint's ashes
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Saints ashes.png|link=saint's ashes]]<br>Saint's ashes
}}


===''{{Dragon Quest XI}}''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Skull ring DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Skull ring
|kanji=ドクロの指輪
|icon=[[File:Skull ring IX artwork.png]]
|description=Unnatural neckwear with a ominous odour about it
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +6
|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=Occasionally stuns wearer
|price=NA/475
|location=Found in:<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 6/D chests]], 1%
|i1=[[File:Sorcerer's ring DQIX icon.png|link=Sorcerer's ring]]<br>Sorcerer's ring
|i2=[[File:Malicite DQIX icon.png|link=Malicite]]<br>Malicite
|i3=-
}}
The skull ring purifies into the [[sorcerer's ring]] when mixed with an urn of [[saint's ashes]].


==Description==
==={{DQ11}}===
*'''An eerie ring surrounded by an air of danger.''' (Description when selecting the Skull ring in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Skull ring</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Skull ring xi icon.png]]
|description=A bone-chilling band that protects the wearer from dark damage and instant death
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
|stats=Defence +5/6/8/10
|notes=+30/35/40/50% Darkness damage resistance<br>+30/35/40/50% [[Whack]] resistance
|price=NA/5,000
|location=Dropped by:<br>[[Infanticore]]s (1/256)<br>[[Wight bulb]]s (1/8)
|diff=
|i1=[[Image:Extra mural xi icon.png|75px|link=Extra mural]] x2 + [[Image:Mythril ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Mythril ore]] x2 + [[Image:Nightstick xi icon.png|75px|link=Nightstick]] x2 + [[Image:Serpent's soul xi icon.png|75px|link=Serpent's soul]]
|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]]
}}


[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]

Latest revision as of 20:45, 15 October 2025

Skull ring
DQVIIISkullRing.png
Japanese ヘビメタリング (III)
ドクロの指輪 (VIII, IX, XI)
Romaji hebimetaringu (III)
Dokuro no yubiwa (VIII, IX, XI)
Old localizations Rockstar Ring (GBC)
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect

The skull ring is an accessory in the Dragon Quest franchise that is frequently Cursed.

Localization history[edit]

Note that, in Japanese, there are two separate accessories which go by the same English localization. The first is from the remakes of Dragon Quest III, which is called the ヘビメタリング hebī metaringu "Heavy Metal Ring". The other, from Dragon Quest VIII and later appearing in IX and XI, is called the ドクロの指輪 dokuro no yubiwa, which just means "Skull Ring".

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The skull ring is an accessory that increases the Agility by +10 and gives the equipped character the personality lone wolf. It can be found in a chest at the Pirates' Den, in a secret basement outside the house, which is underneath a boulder. It can be sold for 510 Gold coins.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Skull ring III HD icon.png Skull ring (ヘビメタリング)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Perfect for those who aspire to being a lone wolf someday. Run free and look good doing it
Stats Vocations
Agility +16 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngHero iconHD2D.pngMage iconHD2D.pngMartial artist iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.png Monster wrangler iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/510 Dreamer's Tower 6F
Pirates' Den



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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
An eerie ring surrounded by an air of danger.

The skull ring provides an agility boost of +15, but it is cursed and cuts maximum MP in half. One is found in the treasury of Argonia and requires the ultimate key to access, and others are dropped by wight kings at a 1/128 rate. It can be sold for 425 gold coins or turned into the sorcerer's ring through alchemy with two urns of saint's ashes.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Sorcerers ring.png
sorcerer's ring		 DQVIII Skull ring.png
Skull ring		 DQVIII Saints ashes.png
Saint's ashes		 DQVIII Saints ashes.png
Saint's ashes


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

Skull ring DQIX icon.png Skull ring (ドクロの指輪)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Skull ring IX artwork.png
Description
Unnatural neckwear with a ominous odour about it
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +6 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.png
IXmartialartisticon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.png
IXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
Occasionally stuns wearer
Price Location
NA/475 Found in:
Rank 6/D chests, 1%
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Sorcerer's ring DQIX icon.png
Sorcerer's ring		 Malicite DQIX icon.png
Malicite		 -


The skull ring purifies into the sorcerer's ring when mixed with an urn of saint's ashes.

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

Skull ring DQXI Logo EN.png
Skull ring xi icon.png
Description
A bone-chilling band that protects the wearer from dark damage and instant death
Rarity
B
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +5/6/8/10
Notes
+30/35/40/50% Darkness damage resistance
+30/35/40/50% Whack resistance
Price Location
NA/5,000 Dropped by:
Infanticores (1/256)
Wight bulbs (1/8)
Forging difficulty
?
Ingredients
Extra mural xi icon.png x2 + Mythril ore xi icon.png x2 + Nightstick xi icon.png x2 + Serpent's soul 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


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