Ring of truth
| Ring of truth | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | 破幻のリング |
| 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 |
| 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 is designed to help protect the wearer against illusions/bedazzling.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII
The ring of truth is an accessory that provides a defense boost of +10 and protects against Dazzle. It can be equipped by all characters and can be sold for 700 gold. The ring can be obtained in the World of Darkness version of the Godbird's Eyrie or it can be made by combining a Gold ring and a Sandstorm spear in the Alchemy Pot. It can also be used to create a Catholicon ring by combining it with a ring of immunity and a full moon ring.
Dragon Quest IX
 Sober ring (DS)
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| Defence | +5 |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Recipe | Gold ring + Sandstorm spear + Panacea |
| Equipable by | All Vocations |
| Class | Accessory |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 1,400 |
| Flavor text | A ring that resists Dazzle-like magic when donned. |
| Notes | Makes wearer completely immune to Dazzle. Upgrades into Catholicon ring. |
Dragon Quest X
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
 Ring of truth
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| Defence (forge buffs) |
+5 (+6, +8, +10) |
| Bedazzlement Protection (forge buffs) |
+30% (+35%, +40%, +50%) |
| Rarity | C |
| Recipe | Silver ore x2 + Panacea x3 + Kitty litter |
| Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Class | Ring |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 7,200 |
| Flavor text | A bizarre band that provides some protection against bedazzling blows from baddies. |
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
 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. |
The classic and luxury recipes for the ring of truth can be dropped rarely by Bags o' laughs and Goodybags.
Dragon Quest Heroes II
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.
Descriptions
| Game | Description |
 | A ring that makes the wearer resistant to illusion attacks.[1] |
 | A ring that resists Dazzle-like magic when donned.[2] |
 | A bizarre band that provides some protection against bedazzling blows from baddies.[3] |
 | A ring that prevents its bearer from becoming bedazzled.[4] |
 | A remarkable ring that clears the air for its bearer.[5] |
