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The '''Recovery Ring''' is a recurring accessory in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series.
{{Item
|title = Life ring
|image = [[File:DQVIIIRecoveryRing.png|center|200px]]
|japanese = いのちのゆびわ
|romaji = {{tt|Inochi no yubiwa|Ring of life}}
|names = Recovery ring
|games ={{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Torneko 3}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|effect = Restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking in the field.<br>Restores the {{HP}} of monster minions when picking up extra monster medals. ({{Heroes}} only)
}}
 
The '''life ring''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in {{DQ3}}.
 
It gradually restores {{HP}} as the wearer walks around, similar to the [[Auroral Armour]] from {{III}} and the [[Circle of Life]] in {{V}}.
 
==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==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Recovery Ring is an accessory that restores HP while walking.
The Life ring has a {{Defence}} bonus of +5, a {{Style}} bonus of +8, and restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking. It can be equipped by all characters. One can be found in the [[Cathedral of Blight]] and another can be found at the Bazaar evolution of [[The Haven|Immigrant Town]] in the [[Sony PlayStation]] version of the game. They can also be dropped rarely by [[Gem slime]]s and [[Merderer]]s.
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, the second Life ring can be found at the penultimate evolution of [[The Haven]] after the events at [[Buccanham]].
The Recovery Ring is an accessory that increases defence by 15 and restores HP while walking.
 
{{Wikia}}
==={{DQ9}}===
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}|modifier=+6}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/19|Quest #019]]: Moving House.}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Prayer ring]] + [[Resurrock]] x3}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=750|sellPrice=375|equipableBy=All Vocations
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Ring}}
|flavor=A rejuvenating ring that heals health points with every step.
|notes=Recovers the wearer's {{HP}} while walking.<br>Upgrades into [[Life bracer]] or [[Goddess ring]].
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Life ring xi icon.png|name=Life ring}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+5<br>(+6, +8, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Max {{HP}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+5<br>(+6, +8, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{HP}} Recovery When Moving<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+1<br>(+1, +2, +3)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=E}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Mythril ore]] x2 + [[Dieamend]]  x3 + [[Pink pearl]] + [[Sainted soma]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★★★★☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier={{fraction|1|8}} chance of being dropped by [[Snooty slime knight]]s.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=750|equipableBy=All {{Party 11}} members
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Ring}}
|flavor=
|notes=
}}
The [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipe book]] '''Circles of Life''' contains the recipe for the life ring. It can be found in a []treasure chest]] on [[Insula Orientalis]] behind a locked door that requires the [[Ultimate Key]].
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Life ring.png|name=Life ring}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Basic Effects|modifier=Monster Medals Heal Minions}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Giant tortoise shell]] x3 + [[Warmaline]] x2{{tt|*|8% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Giant tortoise shell]] x2 + [[Platinum ore]]{{tt|*|28% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Giant tortoise shell]] + [[Prayer ring]]{{tt|*|64% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=380|equipableBy=All Characters
|flavor=A restorative ring that mends monster minions.
|notes=}}
The classic and luxury recipes for the life ring can be dropped rarely by [[Healslime]]s and [[Man o' war]]s.
 
==={{DQH2}}===
The lLife ring has a mild {{HP}} regeneration bonus of +3, reaching to a total of +9 when it is fully upgraded. Once it has been fully upgraded, it will also provide a +9 bonus to the wearer's max {{HP}}. The recovery ring can be obtained by exchanging 10 [[Mini medals]] once or dropped by [[Frostburn]]s.
 
==See also==
*[[Circle of Life]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVII Life ring.png|The Life ring in {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>
 
==Reference==
<references/>
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI 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 de vie (Dragon Quest III)]]

Latest revision as of 09:38, 9 February 2025

Life ring
DQVIIIRecoveryRing.png
Japanese いのちのゆびわ
Romaji Inochi no yubiwa
Old localizations Recovery ring
Found in Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Torneko: The Last Hope
Torneko no Daibōken 3
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect Restores the wearer's HP while walking in the field.
Restores the HP of monster minions when picking up extra monster medals. (Heroes only)

The life ring is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation.

It gradually restores HP as the wearer walks around, similar to the Auroral Armour from III and the Circle of Life in V.

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 VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Life ring has a Defence bonus of +5, a Style bonus of +8, and restores the wearer's HP while walking. It can be equipped by all characters. One can be found in the Cathedral of Blight and another can be found at the Bazaar evolution of Immigrant Town in the Sony PlayStation version of the game. They can also be dropped rarely by Gem slimes and Merderers.

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

DQIX Life ring.png  Life ring  (DS)
Defence +6
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Found Received as a reward for completing Quest #019: Moving House.
Recipe Prayer ring + Resurrock x3
Equipable by All Vocations
Class Ring
Buy Price 750
Sell Price 375
Flavor text A rejuvenating ring that heals health points with every step.
Notes Recovers the wearer's HP while walking.
Upgrades into Life bracer or Goddess ring.

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

Life ring xi icon.png  Life ring
Defence
(forge buffs)
+5
(+6, +8, +10)
Max HP
(forge buffs)
+5
(+6, +8, +10)
HP Recovery When Moving
(forge buffs)
+1
(+1, +2, +3)
Rarity E
Recipe Mythril ore x2 + Dieamend x3 + Pink pearl + Sainted soma
Difficulty ★★★★☆
Found 18 chance of being dropped by Snooty slime knights.
Equipable by All party members
Class Ring
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 750

The recipe book Circles of Life contains the recipe for the life ring. It can be found in a []treasure chest]] on Insula Orientalis behind a locked door that requires the Ultimate Key.

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

DQH Life ring.png  Life ring
Basic Effects Monster Medals Heal Minions
Quick Recipe Giant tortoise shell x3 + Warmaline x2*
Classic Recipe Giant tortoise shell x2 + Platinum ore*
Luxury Recipe Giant tortoise shell + Prayer ring*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 380
Flavor text A restorative ring that mends monster minions.

The classic and luxury recipes for the life ring can be dropped rarely by Healslimes and Man o' wars.

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

The lLife ring has a mild HP regeneration bonus of +3, reaching to a total of +9 when it is fully upgraded. Once it has been fully upgraded, it will also provide a +9 bonus to the wearer's max HP. The recovery ring can be obtained by exchanging 10 Mini medals once or dropped by Frostburns.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Reference[edit]