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[[File:DQVIIIRecoveryRing.png| | {{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>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Torneko 3}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<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 ''' | The '''life ring''' is a recurring accessory that gradually restores {{HP}} as the wearer walks around, similar to the [[Auroral Armour]] from {{Dragon Quest III}} and the [[Circle of Life]] in {{Dragon Quest 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== | ||
===' | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
=== | 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. | ||
The | *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]]. | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | |||
{{DQIXEquipment | |||
|header=[[File:Life ring DQIX icon.png]] | |||
|name=Life ring | |||
|kanji=いのちのゆびわ | |||
|icon=[[File:Life ring IX artwork.png]] | |||
|description=A rejuvenating ring that heals health points with every step | |||
|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=Restores HP while walking | |||
|price=nA/2,600 | |||
|location=Reward for:<br>[[Template:DQIXQuest/19|Quest #019: Moving House]] | |||
|i1=[[File:Prayer ring DQIX icon.png|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring | |||
|i2=[[File:Resurrock DQIX icon.png|link=Resurrock]]<br>Resurrock x3 | |||
|i3=- | |||
}} | |||
The life ring is one of the ingredients for the [[life bracer]] and [[Goddess ring]]. | |||
==={{DQ11}}=== | |||
{{DQXIEquipment | |||
|name=<big><big>Life ring</big></big> | |||
|icon=[[File:Life ring xi icon.png]] | |||
|description=A grand band that heals HP as you roam across the land. | |||
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big> | |||
|stats=Max HP +5/6/8/10<br>Defence +5/6/8/10 | |||
|notes=Restores 1/2/3 HP while walking | |||
|price=NA/6,000 | |||
|location=Dropped by:<br>[[Snooty slime knight]]s (1/8) | |||
|diff=★★★★☆ | |||
|i1=[[Image:Mythril ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Mythril ore]] x2 + [[Image:Dieamend xi icon.png|75px|link=Dieamend]] x3 + [[Image:Pink pearl xi icon.png|75px|link=Pink pearl]] + [[Image:Sainted soma xi icon.png|75px|link=Sainted soma]] | |||
|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 [[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 life 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)]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:43, 15 October 2025
The life ring is a recurring accessory that gradually restores HP as the wearer walks around, similar to the Auroral Armour from Dragon Quest III and the Circle of Life in Dragon Quest V.
| Life ring | |
|---|---|
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| 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 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 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) |
Localization historyEdit
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.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit
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.
- 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.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
Life ring (いのちのゆびわ)
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| Description | ||||
| A rejuvenating ring that heals health points with every step | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★☆☆☆ | Defence +6 |             |
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| Notes | ||||
| Restores HP while walking | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| nA/2,600 | Reward for: Quest #019: Moving House |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
 Prayer ring |
 Resurrock x3 |
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The life ring is one of the ingredients for the life bracer and Goddess ring.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
| Life ring |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A grand band that heals HP as you roam across the land. | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| E | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Max HP +5/6/8/10 Defence +5/6/8/10 |
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| Notes | ||||
| Restores 1/2/3 HP while walking | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| NA/6,000 | Dropped by: Snooty slime knights (1/8) |
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| Forging difficulty | ||||
| ★★★★☆ | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
 x2 +  x3 +  +  |
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| Characters | ||||
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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 BelowEdit
 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 EndEdit
The life 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 alsoEdit
GalleryEdit
The Life ring in VII.
