Ruby of protection

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Ruby of protection
DQVIII Ruby of Protection.png
Japanese まもりのルビー
Romaji Mamori no rubī
Old localizations GuardRuby
Found in Dragon Quest IV (remakes only)
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.
Allows the wearer to defend against Attacks automatically. (Heroes only)
Occasionally causes the wearer to ignore damage taken. (Heroes II only)

The Ruby of protection is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.

It gives a boost to the wearer's Defence.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (remakes only)[edit]

The Ruby of protection has a Defence bonus of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. One can be received from the Medal King for turning in 20 mini medals, and others can be found in the fifth stage of the Pioneer Town and the Fungeon. It can also be dropped rarely by Scarewells and sold for 2,025 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Ruby of protection has a Defence bonus of +10, a Style bonus of +5, and can be equipped by the Hero, Maribel, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from the Grand Conjuratorium for 3,500 gold coins and sold for 1,750 gold coins. One can be found in the Sunken Citadel in the present and another in Aeolus Vale in the past.

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

The Ruby of protection has a Defence bonus of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be purchased from Argonia once the bazaar starts for 3,100 gold coins and sold for 1,550 gold coins. One can be found in Baccarat and another in Orkutsk. They can also be dropped by Living statues, as well as Great keepers in the Nintendo 3DS version. The ruby can be made in the Alchemy Pot by combining a Gold ring with a Seed of defence. It can also be used in various recipes for other items, as well.

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

DQIX Ruby of protection.png  Ruby of protection  (DS)
Defence +10
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Found One found in the Realm of the Mighty.
Dropped by King Godfrey.
Received as a reward for completing Quest #030: Wrapper's Delight.
Recipe Dragon's scale + Corundum
Equipable by All Vocations
Class Accessory
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 1,050 gold coins
Flavor text A sparkling stone that strengthens defence when worn.
Notes Upgrades into Monarchic mark, Rune staff, Sacrosanct armour,
Safer shoes, Safest shoes, and Tempest shield.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Ruby of protection xi icon.png  Ruby of protection
Defence
(forge buffs)
+16
(+17, +18, +20)
Rarity B
Recipe Artful amethyst x2 + Serpent skin + Large scale x2 + Pale pearl
Difficulty ★★★★☆
Found 18 chance of being dropped by Lunar chimaeras.
1256 of being dropped by Elysium birds and Malicious elysium birds.
Equipable by All party members
Class Other Accessories
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 1,050 gold coins
Flavor text A vibrant violet stone that boosts the defence of the bearer.

The recipe book Sage Advice contains the recipe for the ruby of protection. It can be found in a treasure chest at the Sniflheim - Whale Way Station behind a locked door that requires the Ultimate Key.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

Rubies of protection may be won as a prize or obtained from a Lucky bag. It has a Defense bonus of +3 and increases the durability of the shield by 1. It can be sold for 750 gold coins.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

DQH Ruby of protection.png  Ruby of protection
Chance to Auto-Defend +10.0%
Quick Recipe Royal ruby x3 + Mirrorstone x2*
Classic Recipe Royal ruby x2 + Pale pearl*
Luxury Recipe Royal ruby + Adamant pendant*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 380
Flavor text A jewel that warns its wearer of incoming attacks.

The classic and luxury recipes for the ruby of protection can be dropped rarely by Lethal armours.

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

The Ruby of protection gives the wearer a 3% chance to ignore damage taken, up to a 7% chance once it has been fully upgraded. Once it has been fully upgraded, it will also grant a +8 bonus to Defence, as well. The ruby can be obtained by exchanging 10 Mini medals once or dropped rarely by Restless armours and Mandrake marshals.

Descriptions[edit]

GameDescription
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A beautiful ruby that increases the wearer's defence.[1]
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A sparkling stone that strengthens defence when worn.[2]
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A vibrant violet stone that boosts the defence of the bearer.[3]
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A jewel that warns its wearer of incoming attacks.[4]

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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.