Ring of truth

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Ring of truth
DQVIIIRingOfTruth.png
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.

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.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
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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
Ring of truth
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Gold ring
DQVIII Sandstorm spear.png
Sandstorm spear
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Catholicon ring th.png
Catholicon ring
DQVIII Full moon ring.png
Full moon ring
Ring of truth
Ring of truth
DQVIII Ring of immunity.png
Ring of immunity


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Sober ring.png Sober ring DQIX Logo.png
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Description
A ring that resists Dazzle-like magic when donned.[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +5 IXwarrioricon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXmartialartisticon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXgladiatoricon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXarmamentalisticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
Notes
Makes wearer completely immune to Dazzle.
Upgrades into Catholicon ring.
Price Location
N/a / 1,400 One found in a treasure chest at Gerzuun.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Gold ring.png
Gold ring
DQIX Sandstorm spear.png
Sandstorm spear
DQIX Panacea.png
Panacea



Dragon Quest X[edit]

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 Age[edit]

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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%
Notes
Requires 12 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
N/a / 7,200 Fun-Size Forge only.
Forging difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Ingredients
Silver ore xi icon.png x2 + Panacea xi icon.png x3 + Kitty litter xi icon.png
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifVeronica sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


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 Below[edit]

DQH Ring of truth.png  Ring of truth
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 End[edit]

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.

GameDescription
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A remarkable ring that clears the air for its bearer.[5]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

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 Walk[edit]

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 Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolAnillo de verdad
Anillo sobrio (IX only)
Spanish for "ring of truth".
Spanish for "sober ring". (IX only)
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAnneau de vérité
Anneau solennel (IX only)
French for "ring of truth".
French for "solemn ring". (IX only)
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschRing der Wahrheit
Ausnüchterring (IX only)
German for "ring of truth".
German for "ring of sobriety". (IX only)
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoAnello della verità
Anello della chiarezza (IX only)
Italian for "ring of truth".
Italian for "ring of clarity". (IX only)

Related items[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. Nintendo DS version.
  3. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  4. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
  5. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.