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Strength ring
Japanese	ちからのゆびわ; ちからの指輪
Romaji	Chikara no yubiwa
Old localizations	STR Ring
Found in	Dragon Quest III; Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake; Dragon Quest IV; Dragon Quest VII; Dragon Quest VIII; Dragon Quest IX; Dragon Quest X; Dragon Quest XI; Torneko no Daibōken; Torneko: The Last Hope; Torneko no Daibōken 3; Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon; Dragon Quest Heroes; Dragon Quest Heroes II; Dragon Quest Treasures; Dragon Quest of the Stars; Dragon Quest Walk
Effect	Increases the wearer's Attack or Strength.; Changes the wearer's Personality. (III only); Strengthens the wearer's skills if they haven't taken damage. (Heroes only); Boosts the effects of Oomph. (Heroes II only)

Latest revision as of 03:50, 29 October 2025

The strength ring is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in the Super Famicom remake of Dragon Quest III. It gives a small boost to the wearer's attack power.

CharacteristicsEdit

The ring is a spiked gold band with a red ruby at its center, held in place with a stylized gold loop. It also has a raised blue or purple chain design around the ring's loop.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

The strength ring was added in the 1996 remake. It is an accessory that increases Attack by 7 and changes the wearer's personality to Meathead temporarily. It can be equipped by all vocations. One can be acquired by turning 30 Mini medal to the collector in Aliahan and another can be found in the Tower of Rubiss. It can also be sold for 262 gold coins.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

Strength ring (ちからのゆびわ)


Description
Gives the wearer’s inner meathead a beefy boost. It goes on your finger, by the way
Stats	Vocations
Attack +9
Notes
N/A
Price	Location
NA/262	20 mini medals

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

Game	Description
	Supplements the strength of whoever should happen to slip it on.^[1]

The strength ring has a Strength bonus of +8 and can be equipped by all characters. One can be received from the Medal King for turning in 15 Mini medals and another can be found in the Fungeon. They can be purchased from the fourth stage of the Pioneer Town for 880 gold and sold for 660 gold.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

The strength ring has an Attack bonus of +7, a Style bonus of +3, and can be equipped by all characters. One can be found at Wilted Heart. Strength rings can also be received as prizes from the Lucky Panel at any Casino in the present. They can also be dropped by Ginormooses and Mild headaches.

In the Nintendo 3DS version, one can be found in a treasure chest on the world map near Alltrades Abbey in the past and another in the final evolution of the Haven once 12 StreetPass residents have moved in.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Game	Description
	A magic ring that increases the wearer's attack power.^[2]

The strength ring has an Attack bonus of +5 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be sold for 325 gold. One can be received as a prize for winning Rank G of the Monster Arena and another can be found at Arcadia inside of a dresser. In the Nintendo 3DS version, Morrie joins the party with one equipped. They can be dropped rarely by Muddy hands.

Strength rings can be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be mixed with other items, as well:

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Strength ring	Prayer ring	Seed of strength	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Hunter's bow	Cypress stick	Cypress stick	Strength ring

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Power shield	Magic shield	Strength ring	Cured cheese

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Titan belt	Leather kilt	Strength ring	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Mighty armlet	Titan belt	Strength ring	-

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Strength ring (ちからのゆびわ)


Description
A band that bolsters brawn when worn
Rarity	Stats	Vocations
★☆☆☆☆	Attack +4
Notes
N/A
Price	Location
750 / 375	Found in: Rank 3/G chests, 2% Sold in: DQVC Dropped by: Big badboons (1/128) Walking corpses (1/128) Reward for: Quest #56
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Gold ring	Aggressence	-

The strength ring is one of the ingredients for the mighty armlet and raging ruby.

Dragon Quest XEdit

The strength ring has an Attack, Defence, and Style bonus of +2. With accessory synthesis, the Attack bonus can be increased and it can gain a small bonus to max HP. They can be dropped rarely by Boss trolls.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Strength ring


Description
A spiked band blessed with an enchantment that increases attack power
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +5/6/8/10
Notes
Requires 7 Perfectionist's pearls to rework
Price	Location
N/a / 750	Found in: the Kingsbarrow Dropped by: Boss trolls (1/128) Gigantes (1/64) Muddy hands (1/256)
Forging difficulty
1.5
Ingredients
x2 + +
Characters

The recipe book Rings Around the World contains the recipe for the strength ring. It can be found in a treasure chest on Insula Australis as soon as the player has acquired the ship.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight BelowEdit

Strength ring
Skill Boost Until Damaged	+20.0%
Quick Recipe	Royal soil x3 + Lava lump x2*
Classic Recipe	Royal soil x2 + Finessence*
Luxury Recipe	Royal soil + Gold ring*
Equipable by	All Characters
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	300
Flavor text	This stunning ring strengthens skills till its wearer takes a hit.

The quick recipe for the strength ring can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 2 mini medals, while the classic and luxury recipes for the strength ring can be dropped rarely by trolls.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit

Game	Description
	A ring that offers the wearer a little extra Oomph.^[3]

The strength ring boosts attack power-increasing effects such as Oomph by 25%, reaching to a total of 50% once it has been fully upgraded. It will also grant +10 bonuses to attack and max HP when it has been fully upgraded, as well. The strength ring can be obtained by exchanging 20 mini medals once or be dropped by trolls and great trolls.

Dragon Quest WalkEdit

The strength ring is a 2★ accessory with an Attack bonus of +6. It can be received as a reward for defeating Marquis de Léon.

Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit

The strength ring is Treasure No. 225 in the Armour 2 category and can be found on the Wingswept Moors. Its base value is 88,000 gold.

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Anillo de fuerza	Spanish for "ring of strength".
Français	Bague de choc	French for "ring of shock".
Deutsch	Stärkering	German for "strength ring".
Italiano	Anello della forza	Italian for "ring of strength".

GalleryEdit

The strength ring in Dragon Quest VIII.

ReferencesEdit

↑ Nintendo DS and Cell phone versions.
↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.

[auto1-1] Nintendo DS and Cell phone versions.

[2] Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.

[3] Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.

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-[[File:DQVIIIStrengthRing.png|right|border|120px]]
+{{Item
+|title = ''Strength ring''
+|image = [[File:Strength ring VII artwork.png|center|230px]]
+|japanese = ちからのゆびわ<br>ちからの指輪
+|romaji = {{tt|Chikara no yubiwa|Ring of strength}}
+|names = STR Ring
+|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Torneko 1}}<br>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Torneko 3}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}
+|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Attack}} or {{Strength}}.<br>Changes the wearer's [[Personality]]. (''III'' only)<br>Strengthens the wearer's skills if they haven't taken damage. (''Heroes'' only)<br>Boosts the effects of [[Oomph]]. (''Heroes II'' only)
+}}
-The '''Strength Ring''' is a recurring [[accessory]] in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series.
+The '''strength ring''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in the {{Super Famicom}} remake of {{Dragon Quest III}}. It gives a small boost to the wearer's attack power.
+==Characteristics==
+The ring is a spiked gold band with a red ruby at its center, held in place with a stylized gold loop. It also has a raised blue or purple chain design around the ring's loop.
 ==Appearances==
-===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
+==={{DQ3}}===
-===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
+The strength ring was added in the 1996 remake. It is an accessory that increases {{Attack}} by 7 and changes the wearer's personality to [[Meathead]] temporarily. It can be equipped by all vocations. One can be acquired by turning 30 [[Mini medal]] to the collector in [[Aliahan]] and another can be found in the [[Tower of Rubiss]]. It can also be sold for 262 [[gold]] coins.
-The Strength Ring is an accessory that increases strength by 8.
-===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
+==={{DQ3HD}}===
-===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
+{{DQIIIHDEquipment
-The tough guy tattoo provides an attack boost of +5.
+|header=[[File:Strength ring III HD icon.png]]
-===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
+|name=<big>Strength ring</big>
+|kanji=ちからのゆびわ
+|description=Gives the wearer’s inner [[meathead]] a beefy boost. It goes on your finger, by the way
+|stats=Attack +9
+|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/262
+|location=20 [[mini medal]]s
+}}
+==={{DQ4}}===
+{{Descriptions
+|DQ4=Supplements the strength of whoever should happen to slip it on.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
+}}
+The strength ring has a {{Strength}} bonus of +8 and can be equipped by all characters. One can be received from the [[Medal King's Palace|Medal King]] for turning in 15 [[Mini medal]]s and another can be found in the [[Fungeon (Dragon Quest IV)|Fungeon]]. They can be purchased from the fourth stage of the [[Pioneer Town]] for 880 gold and sold for 660 gold.
+==={{DQ7}}===
+The strength ring has an {{Attack}} bonus of +7, a {{Style}} bonus of +3, and can be equipped by all characters. One can be found at [[Wilted Heart]]. Strength rings can also be received as prizes from the Lucky Panel at any [[Casino]] in the present. They can also be dropped by [[Ginormoose]]s and [[Mild headache]]s.
+* In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, one can be found in a [[treasure chest]] on the world map near {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past and another in the final evolution of [[the Haven]] once 12 StreetPass residents have moved in.
+==={{DQ8}}===
+{{Descriptions
+|DQ8=A magic ring that increases the wearer's attack power.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
+}}
+The strength ring has an {{Attack}} bonus of +5 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be sold for 325 gold. One can be received as a prize for winning Rank G of the [[Monster Arena]] and another can be found at [[Arcadia]] inside of a dresser. In the Nintendo 3DS version, [[Morrie]] joins the party with one equipped. They can be dropped rarely by [[Muddy hand]]s.
+Strength rings can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be mixed with other items, as well:
+<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png]]<br>Strength ring
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Prayer ring.png|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Seed of strength.png|link=Seed of strength]]<br>Seed of strength
+|i3=-
+}}
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Hunters bow.png|link=Hunter's bow]]<br>Hunter's bow
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|link=Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|link=Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
+|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png]]<br>Strength ring
+}}
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Power shield.png|link=Power shield]]<br>Power shield
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Magic shield PS2.png|link=Magic shield]]<br>Magic shield
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png|Strength ring]]<br>Strength ring
+|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Cured cheese.png|link=Cured cheese]]<br>Cured cheese
+}}
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Titan belt.png|link=Titan belt]]<br>Titan belt
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather kilt.png|link=Leather kilt]]<br>Leather kilt
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png]]<br>Strength ring
+|i3=-
+}}
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png|link=Mighty armlet]]<br>Mighty armlet
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Titan belt.png|link=Titan belt]]<br>Titan belt
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png]]<br>Strength ring
+|i3=-
+}}
+</div>
+==={{DQ9}}===
+{{DQIXEquipment
+|header=[[File:Strength ring DQIX icon.png]]
+|name=Strength ring
+|kanji=ちからのゆびわ
+|icon=[[File:Strength ring IX artwork.png]]
+|description=A band that bolsters brawn when worn
+|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
+|stats=Attack +4
+|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=N/A
+|price=750 / 375
+|location=Found in:<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 3/G chests]], 2%<br>Sold in:<br>[[DQVC]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Big badboon]]s (1/128)<br>[[Walking corpse]]s (1/128)<br>Reward for:<br>[[Template:DQIXQuest/56|Quest #56]]
+|i1=[[File:Gold ring DQIX icon.png|link=Gold ring]]<br>Gold ring
+|i2=[[File:Aggressence DQIX icon.png|link=Aggressence]]<br>Aggressence
+|i3=-
+}}
+The strength ring is one of the ingredients for the [[mighty armlet]] and [[raging ruby]].
+==={{DQ10}}===
+The strength ring has an {{Attack}}, {{Defence}}, and {{Style}} bonus of +2. With accessory synthesis, the Attack bonus can be increased and it can gain a small bonus to max HP. They can be dropped rarely by [[Boss troll]]s.
+==={{DQ11}}===
+{{DQXIEquipment
+|name=<big><big>Strength ring</big></big>
+|icon=[[Image:Strength ring XI icon.png]]
+|description=A spiked band blessed with an enchantment that increases attack power
+|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
+|stats=Attack +5/6/8/10
+|notes=Requires 7 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework
+|price=N/a / 750
+|location=Found in:<br>[[the Kingsbarrow]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Boss troll]]s (1/128)<br>[[Gigantes]] (1/64)<br>[[Muddy hand]]s (1/256)
+|diff=1.5
+|i1=[[Image:Gold ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Gold ore]] x2 + [[Image:Red eye xi icon.png|75px|link=Red eye]] + [[Image:Finessence xi icon.png|75px|link=Finessence]]
+|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}} '''Rings Around the World''' contains the recipe for the strength ring. It can be found in a treasure chest on [[Insula Australis]] as soon as the player has acquired the ship.
+==={{DQH}}===
+{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Strength ring.png|name=Strength ring}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Skill Boost Until Damaged|modifier=+20.0%}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Royal soil]] x3 + [[Lava lump]] x2{{tt|*|9% Sweet Success chance}}}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Royal soil]] x2 + [[Finessence]]{{tt|*|31% Sweet Success chance}}}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Royal soil]] + [[Gold ring]]{{tt|*|72% Sweet Success chance}}}}
+{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=300|equipableBy=All Characters
+|flavor=This stunning ring strengthens skills till its wearer takes a hit.
+|notes=}}
+The quick recipe for the strength ring can be received from [[Medal King|King Flaminio]] in exchange for 2 [[mini medal]]s, while the classic and luxury recipes for the strength ring can be dropped rarely by [[troll]]s.
+==={{DQH2}}===
+{{Descriptions
+|DQH2=A ring that offers the wearer a little extra Oomph.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
+}}
+The strength ring boosts attack power-increasing effects such as [[Oomph]] by 25%, reaching to a total of 50% once it has been fully upgraded. It will also grant +10 bonuses to attack and max HP when it has been fully upgraded, as well. The strength ring can be obtained by exchanging 20 [[mini medal]]s once or be dropped by [[troll]]s and [[great troll]]s.
+==={{DQWalk}}===
+The strength ring is a 2★ accessory with an {{Attack}} bonus of +6. It can be received as a reward for defeating [[Marquis de Léon]].
+==={{DQTreasures}}===
+The strength ring is [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasure No. 225]] in the Armour 2 category and can be found on [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 88,000 gold.
+==In Other Languages==
+{{OtherLanguages
+|es=Anillo de fuerza|es-meaning=Spanish for "ring of strength".
+|fr=Bague de choc|fr-meaning=French for "ring of shock".
+|de=Stärkering|de-meaning=German for "strength ring".
+|it=Anello della forza|it-meaning=Italian for "ring of strength".
+}}
+==Gallery==
+<center><gallery>
+DQVIIIStrengthRing.png|The strength ring in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}.
+</gallery></center>
+==References==
+<references/>
-{{stub}}
 [[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]{{Wikia}}
+[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest X accessories]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest XI 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]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk accessories]]
+[[fr:Bague de choc]]

Strength ring

Japanese	ちからのゆびわちからの指輪
Romaji	Chikara no yubiwa
Old localizations	STR Ring
Found in	Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI Torneko no Daibōken Torneko: The Last Hope Torneko no Daibōken 3 Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Heroes II Dragon Quest Treasures Dragon Quest of the Stars Dragon Quest Walk
Effect	Increases the wearer's Attack or Strength. Changes the wearer's Personality. (III only) Strengthens the wearer's skills if they haven't taken damage. (Heroes only) Boosts the effects of Oomph. (Heroes II only)