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#REDIRECT [[Life ring]]
{{Item
|title =''Recovery ring''
|image = [[File:DQVIIIRecoveryRing.png|center|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|いのちのゆびわ|Ring of life}}
|romaji = Inochi no yubiwa
|names = Life ring<br>Ring of life
|games = {{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|effect = Restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking in the field
}}
The '''recovery ring''' is an accessory that first appeared in 1996 {{Super Famicom}} remake of {{Dragon Quest III}}. It is a miraculous little bauble that heals the wearer was they walk about, easing the strain of the party's healer.
 
==Localization history==
The Japanese name いのちのゆびわ (ring of life) was first localized in English as the recovery ring in 2005 for the international release of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. It was retained for the 2008 localization of {{Dragon Quest IV}} but was replaced with the [[life ring]] term in the 2010 localization of {{Dragon Quest IX}}, and then reinstated in 2014 with the Android/iOS localization of {{Dragon Quest III}}. Beginning with the 2016 localization of {{Dragon Quest VII}} the recovery name has been retired outside of reuse in iterations of ''Dragon Quest III''.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Recovery ring III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Recovery ring</big>
|kanji=いのちのゆびわ
|sprite=
|description=A magic ring that heals the wearer’s wounds while they walk
|stats=Defence +2
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II)]][[File:Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Princess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=Restores 1 HP every 5 steps
|price=NA/1,800
|location=[[List of mini medals in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake|5 mini medals]]<br>Found in:<br>South [[Dragon's Horn]] 4F<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Bloody hand]]s (1/256)
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The recovery ring is an accessory that was added in the 1996 {{Super Famicom}} remake. It has a {{Resilience}} boost of +25, restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking, and can be equipped by all vocations. It's found in a {{chest}} at the [[Inn]] of [[Rimuldar]].
*In the {{Super Famicom}} and {{Game Boy Color}} versions, another life ring can be received as a reward at the fourth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Kol]]. Another life ring can be found at the fifth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Jipang]] while examining a floor tile. However, like all accessories that boost the wearer's resilience, the extra {{Resilience}} is not calculated to the wearer's max {{HP}} when leveling up.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Recovery ring III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Recovery ring</big>
|description=A magic ring that heals the wearer’s wounds while they walk
|stats=Defence +2
|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=Restores 1 HP every 5 steps
|price=NA/1,800
|location=Found in:<br>[[Queen of Isis|Queen of Ibis]]' bedroom<br>[[Talontear Tunnel]]<br>[[Rimuldar]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Dying fire]] 1/64
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The recovery ring was added in the 2001 {{PSX}} remake. It has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking, and can be equipped by all characters. It can be found in the {{Fungeon 4}}.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A wonderful ring that gradually restores {{HP}} as the wearer walks around.<ref>{{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
}}
The recovery ring has a {{Defence}} of 15, restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking, and can be equipped by all characters.  It can be obtained through several means:
*Found in a {{chest}} in [[Rydon's Tower]].
*A possible item drop from a [[Pandora's box]]
*Created through [[alchemy]] by mixing a [[Prayer ring]] with a [[Seed of life]].
 
Additionally, the ring is part of several alchemy recipes:
*Recipe: [[Sacrosanct armour|Uber sacred armour]] = [[Sacred armour]] + [[Ruby of protection]] + Recovery ring (Exclusive to the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version)
*Recipe: [[Life bracer]] = [[Gold bracer]] + Recovery ring
*Recipe: [[Goddess ring]] = Recovery ring + [[Orichalcum]]
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Anillo de vida|es-meaning=''Ring of life''
|les=Anillo de vida|les-meaning=''Ring of life''
|fr=Anneau de vie|fr-meaning=''Ring of life''
|de=Genesungsring|de-meaning=''Recovery ring''
|it=Anello guaritore|it-meaning=''Healing ring''
|ko=생명의 반지, ''Saengmyeong-ui Banji''|ko-meaning=''Ring of life''
|zh-cn=生命戒指, ''Shēngmìng Jièzhǐ''|zh-cn-meaning=''Ring of life''
|zh-tw=生命指環, ''Shēngmìng Zhǐhuán''|zh-tw-meaning=''Ring of life''
}}
 
==See also==
*[[Life ring]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIII Life Ring.png|The recovery ring in {{III}}.
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]

Latest revision as of 16:12, 16 September 2026

Recovery ring
DQVIIIRecoveryRing.png
Japanese いのちのゆびわ
Romaji Inochi no yubiwa
Old localizations Life ring
Ring of life
Found in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest VIII
Effect Restores the wearer's HP while walking in the field

The recovery ring is an accessory that first appeared in 1996 Super Famicom remake of Dragon Quest III. It is a miraculous little bauble that heals the wearer was they walk about, easing the strain of the party's healer.

Localization history[edit]

The Japanese name いのちのゆびわ (ring of life) was first localized in English as the recovery ring in 2005 for the international release of Dragon Quest VIII. It was retained for the 2008 localization of Dragon Quest IV but was replaced with the life ring term in the 2010 localization of Dragon Quest IX, and then reinstated in 2014 with the Android/iOS localization of Dragon Quest III. Beginning with the 2016 localization of Dragon Quest VII the recovery name has been retired outside of reuse in iterations of Dragon Quest III.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Recovery ring III HD icon.png Recovery ring (いのちのゆびわ)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A magic ring that heals the wearer’s wounds while they walk
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +2 Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
Restores 1 HP every 5 steps
Price Location
NA/1,800 5 mini medals
Found in:
South Dragon's Horn 4F
Dropped by:
Bloody hands (1/256)



Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The recovery ring is an accessory that was added in the 1996 Super Famicom remake. It has a Resilience boost of +25, restores the wearer's HP while walking, and can be equipped by all vocations. It's found in a chest at the Inn of Rimuldar.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Recovery ring III HD icon.png Recovery ring
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A magic ring that heals the wearer’s wounds while they walk
Stats Vocations
Defence +2 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
Restores 1 HP every 5 steps
Price Location
NA/1,800 Found in:
Queen of Ibis' bedroom
Talontear Tunnel
Rimuldar
Dropped by:
Dying fire 1/64



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The recovery ring was added in the 2001 PSX remake. It has a Defence bonus of +15, restores the wearer's HP while walking, and can be equipped by all characters. It can be found in the Fungeon.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A wonderful ring that gradually restores HP as the wearer walks around.[1]

The recovery ring has a Defence of 15, restores the wearer's HP while walking, and can be equipped by all characters. It can be obtained through several means:

Additionally, the ring is part of several alchemy recipes:

In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoAnillo de vidaRing of life
Icons-flag-mx.png Español latinoamericanoAnillo de vidaRing of life
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAnneau de vieRing of life
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschGenesungsringRecovery ring
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoAnello guaritoreHealing ring
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어생명의 반지, Saengmyeong-ui BanjiRing of life
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文生命戒指, Shēngmìng JièzhǐRing of life
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文生命指環, Shēngmìng ZhǐhuánRing of life

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]