Gold ring

The Gold ring is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest VI. It provides a small boost to the wearer's Defence.

Gold ring
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Japanese きんのゆびわ
Romaji Kin no yubiwa
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Increases wearer's Defence.
Increases damage dealt against flying monsters. (Heroes only)
Increases the wearer's max HP. (Builders only)

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

The Gold ring has a Defence and Style bonus of +5. It can be equipped by the Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Terry, and Lizzie, and can be found in Gardsbane Tower & The Houses North of Arkbolt. They can also be dropped by Goodybags.

GameDescription
This brilliant band boost defence when worn.[1]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

GameDescription
A ring that slightly increases the wearer's defence.[2]

The Gold ring is an accessory that provides a Defense bonus of +10 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be purchased in Argonia for 2,000 gold once the bazaar starts. Gold rings can also be dropped by Bloody hands, Dieablos, Ghouls, Gold golems, and Night emperors. One can be found on the world map near Pickham in a treasure chest requiring the Magic key and another can be found in Baccarat. In the Nintendo 3DS version, gold rings can also be commonly dropped by Gold nugcats.

The ring can be mixed with several items through alchemy:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Full moon ring
 
Gold ring
 
Poison moth knife
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Prayer ring
 
Gold ring
 
Seed of magic
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Ring of awakening
 
Gold ring
 
Dream blade
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Ring of clarity
 
Gold ring
 
Fallen angel rapier
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Ring of immunity
 
Gold ring
 
Poison needle
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Ring of truth
 
Gold ring
 
Sandstorm spear
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

  Gold ring  
Description
A beautiful, pure gold band that artfully enhances defence.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +2       
      
Notes
Used to create Contra band, Gold circlet, Gold mail, Golden tiara, Full moon ring, Prayer ring, Ring of clarity, Rousing ring, Slime earrings, Sober ring, or Strength ring in the Krak Pot.
Price Location
220 / 110 Buy in Porth Llaffan, Stornway, and Dourbridge.
Commonly dropped or stolen from Aggrosculptures and Gold golems.
Rarely dropped or stolen from Drackymas.
2% chance of finding in a Rank 2 chest.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Dragon Quest XEdit

The Gold ring has a Defence and Style bonus of +2. With accessory synthesis, the Defence and Style bonuses can be increased and it can gain a small boost to Agility, Deftness, or Weight.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Gold ring  
 
Description
A basic band that boosts defence by just a little bit.
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +5/6/8/10
+Charm +8/9/10/12
Notes
Requires 4 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
N/a / 600 1128 chance of being dropped by Drackymas.
Forging difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Ingredients
  +  
Characters
        


The recipe book Twenty-Four Carats of Class contains the recipe for the gold ring. It is received from a blacksmith in Hotto for accepting Quest #5: "Put a Ring on It", who wants to see the player create a gold ring +1 or better with the Fun-size Forge.

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

   Gold ring
Damage to Flying Monsters +15.0%
Quick Recipe Iron nails x3 + Salt of the earth x2*
Classic Recipe Iron nails x2 + Wing of bat*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 200
Flavor text A golden ring that fortifies attacks on flying foes.[3]

When the Stonecloud is first unlocked, the alchemist onboard will automatically give you the quick recipe for the gold ring as part of the tutorial for using the Alchemy Pot, while the classic recipe can be dropped rarely by Pink sanguinis.

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

The Gold ring has a Defence bonus of +3, reaching to a total of +18 once it has been fully upgraded. The ring can be dropped by Bodkin archers.

GameDescription
A golden ring that drives up the wearer's defence.[4]

Dragon Quest BuildersEdit

GameDescription
A finely filigreed ring that fills its wearer with vim and vigor.[5]

The Gold ring increases the Builder's HP by 10. There are three that can be found in the game.

  • The first can be found in Chapter 2 in a treasure chest on top of the Tearwolf's Dojo on the western side of the Prickly Wilds.
  • In Chapter 3, the gold ring is found in a treasure chest buried seven blocks north and thirty-three blocks east from the largest cactus in the Bleak and Burning Badlands.
  • In Chapter 4, the gold ring is in a treasure chest hidden behind ash blocks inside the cave where the Diviner's altar was.

Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit

The Gold ring is Treasure No. 224 in the Armour 2 category. Its base value is 100,000 gold.

GameDescription
A gorgeous band of gleaming gold.[6]

Dragon Quest WalkEdit

The Gold ring is a 2★ accessory with a Magical Might bonus of +6 and a Magical Mending bonus of +2.

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolAnnillo de oroSpanish for "gold ring".
  FrançaisAnneau d'orFrench for "gold ring".
  DeutschGoldringGerman for "gold ring".
  ItalianoAnello d'oroItalian for "gold ring".

ReferenceEdit

  1. Nintendo DS and Cell phone versions.
  2. Sony PlayStation 2, Cell phone, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
  4. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
  5. Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.
  6. Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.