Gold ring

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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: Realms of Revelation
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect Increases wearer's defence.
Increases damage dealt against flying monsters. (Heroes only)
Increases the wearer's max HP. (Builders only)

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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

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.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

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
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Full moon ring
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Gold ring
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Poison moth knife
?


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Prayer ring
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Gold ring
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Seed of magic
?


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Ring of awakening
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Gold ring
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Dream blade
?


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Ring of clarity
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Gold ring
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Fallen angel rapier
?


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Ring of immunity
DQVIII Gold ring.png
Gold ring
DQVIII Poison needle.png
Poison needle
?


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Ring of truth.png
Ring of truth
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Gold ring
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Sandstorm spear
?


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

ICON-Gold ring.png  Gold ring  (DS)
Defence +2
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Found 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.
Equipable by All Vocations
Class Ring
Buy Price 220*
Sell Price 110
Flavor text A beautiful, pure gold band that artfully enhances defence.
Notes Upgrades into 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.

Dragon Quest X

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 Age

Gold ring XI icon.png  Gold ring
Charm
(forge buffs)
+8
(+9, +10, +12)
Defence
(forge buffs)
+5
(+6, +8, +10)
Rarity E
Recipe Gold ore x2
Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆
Found 1128 chance of being dropped by Drackymas.
Equipable by All Characters
Class Ring
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 600
Flavor text A basic band that boosts defence by just a little bit.

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 Below

DQH Gold ring.png  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.

The classic recipe for the gold ring can be dropped rarely by Pink sanguinis.

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

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.

Dragon Quest Builders


Description

GameDescription
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This brilliant band boost defence when worn.[1]
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A ring that slightly increases the wearer's defence.[2]
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A beautiful, pure gold band that artfully enhances defense.[3]
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A basic band that boosts defence by just a little bit.[4]
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A golden ring that fortifies attacks on flying foes.[5]
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A golden ring that drives up the wearer's defence.[6]
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A finely filigreed ring that fills its wearer with vim and vigor.[7]

Reference

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