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The '''skull ring''' is an accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. "You might want to think twice before wearing it though......"
The '''skull ring''' is an accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise that is frequently {{Cursed}}.


Note that, in Japanese, there are two seperate accessories which go by the English localization of "Skull Ring". The first is from the remakes of [[Dragon Quest III]], which is called the ヘビメタリング ''hebī metaringu'' "Heavy Metal Ring". The other, from [[Dragon Quest VIII]] and later appearing in [[Dragon Quest IX|IX]] and [[Dragon Quest XI|XI]], is called the ドクロの指輪 ''dokuro no yubiwa'', which just means "Skull Ring".
==Localization history==
Note that, in Japanese, there are two separate accessories which go by the same English localization. The first is from the remakes of [[Dragon Quest III]], which is called the ヘビメタリング ''hebī metaringu'' "Heavy Metal Ring". The other, from [[Dragon Quest VIII]] and later appearing in [[Dragon Quest IX|IX]] and [[Dragon Quest XI|XI]], is called the ドクロの指輪 ''dokuro no yubiwa'', which just means "Skull Ring".


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Skull ring is an accessory that increases the [[List_of_character_statistics#Agility|Agility]] by +10 and gives the equipped character the personality [[List_of_personality_types_in_Dragon_Quest_III|Lone wolf]]. It can be found in a chest at the [https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Pirates%27_Den Pirates' Den], in a secret basement outside the house, which is underneath a boulder. It can be sold for 510 Gold coins.
The skull ring is an accessory that increases the [[List_of_character_statistics#Agility|Agility]] by +10 and gives the equipped character the personality [[lone wolf]]. It can be found in a chest at the [[Pirates' Den]], in a secret basement outside the house, which is underneath a boulder. It can be sold for 510 Gold coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The skull ring provides an agility boost of +15, but it is cursed and cuts maximum MP in half. It can be sold for 425 [[Gold]] Coins or turned into the [[Sorcerer's ring]] through [[alchemy]] with two urns of [[Saint's ashes]].
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Skull ring III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Skull ring</big>
|description=Perfect for those who aspire to being a [[lone wolf]] someday. Run free and look good doing it
|stats=Agility +16
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/510
|location=[[Dreamer's Tower]] 6F<br>[[Pirates' Den]]
}}
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An eerie ring surrounded by an air of danger.
}}
The skull ring provides an agility boost of +15, but it is cursed and cuts maximum MP in half. One is found in the treasury of [[Argonia]] and requires the [[ultimate key]] to access, and others are dropped by [[wight king]]s at a 1/128 rate. It can be sold for 425 [[gold]] coins or turned into the [[sorcerer's ring]] through [[alchemy]] with two urns of [[saint's ashes]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
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{{Section-Stub}}


===''{{Dragon Quest XI}}''===
==={{DQ11}}===
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{{Section-Stub}}
The skull ring is an accessory of B-grade rarity, obtainable by beating a [[wight bulb]] at a 1/8 drop rate in the [[First Forest]].
It provides a defence boost of +5, as well as a dark damage reduction of 30% and reduces the chances of being instantly killed by 30%.  It can be sold for 5,000 [[gold]] coins but cannot be bought.


==Description==
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
*'''An eerie ring surrounded by an air of danger.''' (Description when selecting the Skull ring in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]

Latest revision as of 21:14, 8 February 2025

Skull ring
Japanese ヘビメタリング (III)
ドクロの指輪 (VIII, IX, XI)
Romaji hebimetaringu (III)
Dokuro no yubiwa (VIII, IX, XI)
Old localisations Rockstar Ring (GBC)
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect

The skull ring is an accessory in the Dragon Quest franchise that is frequently Cursed.

Localization history[edit | edit source]

Note that, in Japanese, there are two separate accessories which go by the same English localization. The first is from the remakes of Dragon Quest III, which is called the ヘビメタリング hebī metaringu "Heavy Metal Ring". The other, from Dragon Quest VIII and later appearing in IX and XI, is called the ドクロの指輪 dokuro no yubiwa, which just means "Skull Ring".

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

The skull ring is an accessory that increases the Agility by +10 and gives the equipped character the personality lone wolf. It can be found in a chest at the Pirates' Den, in a secret basement outside the house, which is underneath a boulder. It can be sold for 510 Gold coins.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Skull ring
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Perfect for those who aspire to being a lone wolf someday. Run free and look good doing it
Stats Vocations
Agility +16
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/510 Dreamer's Tower 6F
Pirates' Den

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

GameDescription
An eerie ring surrounded by an air of danger.

The skull ring provides an agility boost of +15, but it is cursed and cuts maximum MP in half. One is found in the treasury of Argonia and requires the ultimate key to access, and others are dropped by wight kings at a 1/128 rate. It can be sold for 425 gold coins or turned into the sorcerer's ring through alchemy with two urns of saint's ashes.

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


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

The skull ring is an accessory of B-grade rarity, obtainable by beating a wight bulb at a 1/8 drop rate in the First Forest. It provides a defence boost of +5, as well as a dark damage reduction of 30% and reduces the chances of being instantly killed by 30%. It can be sold for 5,000 gold coins but cannot be bought.