Ring of truth
The Ring of truth, also known as the Sober ring, is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VIII. It features several peculiar eyeball-like designs and helps protect the wearer against illusions/bedazzlement.
| Ring of truth | |
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| Japanese | 破幻のリング はげんのリング (IX only) |
| Romaji | Hagen no ringu |
| Old localizations | Sober ring |
| Found in | Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Heroes II Dragon Quest of the Stars Dragon Quest Walk |
| Effect | Increases resistance or makes wearer completely immune to Dazzle. |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit
| Game | Description |
 | A ring that makes the wearer resistant to illusion attacks.[1] |
The Ring of truth is an accessory with a Defence bonus of +10 that protects the wearer against Dazzle. It can be equipped by all characters and can be sold for 700 gold. It is worth noting that Gigaflash will still envelop a character in illusions even if they are equipped with the ring. One can found in a treasure chest in the World of Darkness version of the Godbird's Eyrie. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be used to create a Catholicon ring.
| Item | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 |
 Ring of truth |
 Gold ring |
 Sandstorm spear |
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| Item | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 |
 Catholicon ring |
 Full moon ring |
Ring of truth |
 Ring of immunity |
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
 Sober ring |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A ring that resists Dazzle-like magic when donned.[2] | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Defence +5 |             |
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| Notes | ||||
| Makes wearer completely immune to Dazzle. Upgrades into Catholicon ring. |
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| Price | Location | |||
| N/a / 1,400 | One found in a treasure chest at Gerzuun. | |||
| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
 Gold ring |
 Sandstorm spear |
 Panacea |
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Dragon Quest XEdit
The Ring of truth has a Defence bonus of +2, a Style bonus of +5, and increases resistance against bedazzlement by 50%. It can be dropped by various monsters including Dessert demons and War gryphons. With accessory synthesis, the Defence and bedazzlement resistance can be increased.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
| Ring of truth |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A bizarre band that provides some protection against bedazzling blows from baddies.[3] | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| C | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +5/6/8/10 Bedazzlement Protection +30%/35%/40%/50% |
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| Notes | ||||
| Requires 12 Perfectionist's pearls to rework. | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| N/a / 7,200 | Fun-Size Forge only. | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| ★★☆☆☆ | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
 x2 +  x3 +  |
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The recipe book Little Lifesavers contains the recipe for the Ring of truth. It can be found in a treasure chest in Heliodor Castle in the Queen's Bedchamber during the second act.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight BelowEdit
 Ring of truth
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| Bedazzlement Resistance | +40% |
| Quick Recipe | Royal soil x3 + Narspicious x2* |
| Classic Recipe | Royal soil x2 + Flurry feather* |
| Luxury Recipe | Royal soil + Gold ring* |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 300 |
| Flavor text | A ring that prevents its bearer from becoming bedazzled.[4] |
The quick recipe for the ring of truth can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 2 Mini medals, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by Bags o' laughs and Goodybags.
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit
The Ring of truth reduces the duration of being dazzled by 40%. Once it has been fully upgraded, the bedazzlement duration will be reduced by 80% and it will also grant a Defence bonus of +10. The ring can be received by exchanging 6 Mini medals once or it can be dropped rarely by Gryphons and War gryphons.
| Game | Description |
 | A remarkable ring that clears the air for its bearer.[5] |
Dragon Quest of the StarsEdit
The Ring of truth is a 4★ accessory with a Defence bonus of +2 that comes equipped with the Illusion Guard skill, which increases resistance against bedazzlement by 50%. At max level, the resistance can be boosted to a total of 60%. The ring can be created at the equipment workshop.
Dragon Quest WalkEdit
The Ring of truth is a 3★ accessory with a Defence bonus of +5 that increases the wearer's bedazzlement resistance by 5%. It can be received as a reward for defeating a mega monster Metal dragon.
In Other LanguagesEdit
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Anillo de verdad Anillo sobrio (IX only) | Spanish for "ring of truth". Spanish for "sober ring". (IX only) |
 Français | Anneau de vérité Anneau solennel (IX only) | French for "ring of truth". French for "solemn ring". (IX only) |
 Deutsch | Ring der Wahrheit Ausnüchterring (IX only) | German for "ring of truth". German for "ring of sobriety". (IX only) |
 Italiano | Anello della verità Anello della chiarezza (IX only) | Italian for "ring of truth". Italian for "ring of clarity". (IX only) |