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|romaji = {{tt|Inochi no yubiwa|Ring of life}}
|romaji = {{tt|Inochi no yubiwa|Ring of life}}
|names = Recovery ring
|names = Recovery ring
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Torneko 3}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|games ={{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Torneko 3}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|effect = Restores the wearer's HP while walking in the field.<br>Restores the HP of monster minions when picking up extra monster medals. (''Heroes'' only)
|effect = Restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking in the field.<br>Restores the {{HP}} of monster minions when picking up extra monster medals. ({{Heroes}} only)
}}
}}


The '''life ring''', also known as the '''recovery ring''', is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in {{DQ3}}.
The '''life ring''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in {{DQ3}}.


It gradually restores {{HP}} as the wearer walks around, similar to the {{Auroral armour}} from {{III}} and the [[Circle of Life]] in {{V}}.
It gradually restores {{HP}} as the wearer walks around, similar to the [[Auroral Armour]] from {{III}} and the [[Circle of Life]] in {{V}}.
 
==Localization history==
The Japanese name いのちのゆびわ (ring of life) was first localized in English as the [[recovery ring]] in 2005 for the international release of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. It was retained for the 2008 localization of {{Dragon Quest IV}} but was replaced with the life ring term in the 2010 localization of {{Dragon Quest IX}}, and then reinstated in 2014 with the Android/iOS localization of {{Dragon Quest III}}. Beginning with the 2016 localization of {{Dragon Quest VII}} the recovery name has been retired outside of reuse in iterations of ''Dragon Quest III''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The recovery ring is an accessory that has a {{Resilience}} boost of +25, restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking, and can be equipped by all vocations. It's found in a {{chest}} at the [[Inn]] of [[Rimuldar]].
* In the [[Super Famicom]] and [[Game Boy Color]] versions, another life ring can be received as a reward at the fourth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Kol]]. Another life ring can be found at the fifth Treasures n' Trapdoors track in [[Jipang]] while examining a floor tile. However, like all accessories that boost the wearer's resilience, the extra resilience is not calculated to the wearer's max HP when leveling up.
==={{DQ4}} (remakes only)===
The recovery ring has a defence bonus of +15, restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking, and can be equipped by all characters. It can be found in the {{Fungeon 4}}.
==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The life ring has a defence bonus of +5, a style bonus of +8, and restores the wearer's HP while walking. It can be equipped by all characters. One can be found in the [[Cathedral of Blight]] and another can be found at the Bazaar evolution of [[The Haven|Immigrant Town]] in the Sony PlayStation version of the game. They can also be dropped rarely by [[Gem slime]]s and [[Merderer]]s.
The Life ring has a {{Defence}} bonus of +5, a {{Style}} bonus of +8, and restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking. It can be equipped by all characters. One can be found in the [[Cathedral of Blight]] and another can be found at the Bazaar evolution of [[The Haven|Immigrant Town]] in the [[Sony PlayStation]] version of the game. They can also be dropped rarely by [[Gem slime]]s and [[Merderer]]s.
* In the Nintendo 3DS version of the game, the second life ring can be found at the penultimate evolution of the Haven after the events at [[Buccanham]].
*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, the second Life ring can be found at the penultimate evolution of [[The Haven]] after the events at [[Buccanham]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The recovery ring has a {{Defence}} of 15, restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking, and can be equipped by all characters.  It can be obtained through several means:
* Found in a {{chest}} in [[Rydon's Tower]].
* A possible item drop from a [[Pandora's box]]
* Created through [[alchemy]] by mixing a [[Prayer ring]] with a [[Seed of life]].
 
Additionally, the ring is part of several alchemy recipes:
* Recipe: [[Sacrosanct armour|Uber sacred armour]] = [[Sacred armour]] + [[Ruby of protection]] + Recovery ring (Exclusive to the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version)
* Recipe: [[Life bracer]] = [[Gold bracer]] + Recovery ring
* Recipe: [[Goddess ring]] = Recovery ring + [[Orichalcum]]


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Life ring.png|name=Life ring|console={{DS}}}}
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Life ring.png|name=Life ring|console={{DS}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+6}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}|modifier=+6}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/19|Quest #019]]: Moving House.}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/19|Quest #019]]: Moving House.}}
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Ring}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Ring}}
|flavor=A rejuvenating ring that heals health points with every step.
|flavor=A rejuvenating ring that heals health points with every step.
|notes=Recovers the wearer's HP while walking.<br>Upgrades into [[Life bracer]] or [[Goddess ring]].
|notes=Recovers the wearer's {{HP}} while walking.<br>Upgrades into [[Life bracer]] or [[Goddess ring]].
}}
}}


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{{Equipment|header|image=Life ring xi icon.png|name=Life ring}}
{{Equipment|header|image=Life ring xi icon.png|name=Life ring}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+5<br>(+6, +8, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+5<br>(+6, +8, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Max HP<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+5<br>(+6, +8, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Max {{HP}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+5<br>(+6, +8, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=HP Recovery When Moving<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+1<br>(+1, +2, +3)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{HP}} Recovery When Moving<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+1<br>(+1, +2, +3)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=E}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=E}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Mythril ore]] x2 + [[Dieamend]]  x3 + [[Pink pearl]] + [[Sainted soma]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Mythril ore]] x2 + [[Dieamend]]  x3 + [[Pink pearl]] + [[Sainted soma]]}}
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|notes=
|notes=
}}
}}
The [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipe book]] '''Circles of Life''' contains the recipe for the life ring. It can be found in a treasure chest on [[Insula Orientalis]] behind a locked door that requires the [[Ultimate key]].
The [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipe book]] '''Circles of Life''' contains the recipe for the life ring. It can be found in a []treasure chest]] on [[Insula Orientalis]] behind a locked door that requires the [[Ultimate Key]].


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
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==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
The life ring has a mild HP regeneration bonus of +3, reaching to a total of +9 when it is fully upgraded. Once it has been fully upgraded, it will also provide a +9 bonus to the wearer's max HP. The recovery ring can be obtained by exchanging 10 [[mini medals]] once or dropped by [[Frostburn]]s.
The lLife ring has a mild {{HP}} regeneration bonus of +3, reaching to a total of +9 when it is fully upgraded. Once it has been fully upgraded, it will also provide a +9 bonus to the wearer's max {{HP}}. The recovery ring can be obtained by exchanging 10 [[Mini medals]] once or dropped by [[Frostburn]]s.
 
==Description==
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A wonderful ring that gradually restores {{HP}} as the wearer walks around.<ref>{{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
|DQ9=A rejuvenating ring that heals health points with every step.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=A grand band that heals HP as you roam across the land.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQH=A restorative ring that mends monster minions.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|DQH2=A restorative ring that works wonders on the wearer's wounds.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIII Life Ring.png|The life ring in ''Dragon Quest III''
DQVII Life ring.png|The Life ring in {{VII}}.
DQVII Life ring.png|The life ring in ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 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 10:38, 9 February 2025

Life ring
Japanese いのちのゆびわ
Romaji Inochi no yubiwa
Old localisations Recovery ring
Found in Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Torneko: The Last Hope
Torneko no Daibōken 3
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect Restores the wearer's HP while walking in the field.
Restores the HP of monster minions when picking up extra monster medals. (Heroes only)

The life ring is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation.

It gradually restores HP as the wearer walks around, similar to the Auroral Armour from III and the Circle of Life in V.

Localization history[edit | edit source]

The Japanese name いのちのゆびわ (ring of life) was first localized in English as the recovery ring in 2005 for the international release of Dragon Quest VIII. It was retained for the 2008 localization of Dragon Quest IV but was replaced with the life ring term in the 2010 localization of Dragon Quest IX, and then reinstated in 2014 with the Android/iOS localization of Dragon Quest III. Beginning with the 2016 localization of Dragon Quest VII the recovery name has been retired outside of reuse in iterations of Dragon Quest III.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The Life ring has a Defence bonus of +5, a Style bonus of +8, and restores the wearer's HP while walking. It can be equipped by all characters. One can be found in the Cathedral of Blight and another can be found at the Bazaar evolution of Immigrant Town in the Sony PlayStation version of the game. They can also be dropped rarely by Gem slimes and Merderers.

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

 Life ring  (DS)
Defence +6
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Found Received as a reward for completing Quest #019: Moving House.
Recipe Prayer ring + Resurrock x3
Equipable by All Vocations
Class Ring
Buy Price 750
Sell Price 375
Flavor text A rejuvenating ring that heals health points with every step.
Notes Recovers the wearer's HP while walking.
Upgrades into Life bracer or Goddess ring.

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

 Life ring
Defence
(forge buffs)
+5
(+6, +8, +10)
Max HP
(forge buffs)
+5
(+6, +8, +10)
HP Recovery When Moving
(forge buffs)
+1
(+1, +2, +3)
Rarity E
Recipe Mythril ore x2 + Dieamend x3 + Pink pearl + Sainted soma
Difficulty ★★★★☆
Found 18 chance of being dropped by Snooty slime knights.
Equipable by All party members
Class Ring
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 750

The recipe book Circles of Life contains the recipe for the life ring. It can be found in a []treasure chest]] on Insula Orientalis behind a locked door that requires the Ultimate Key.

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

 Life ring
Basic Effects Monster Medals Heal Minions
Quick Recipe Giant tortoise shell x3 + Warmaline x2*
Classic Recipe Giant tortoise shell x2 + Platinum ore*
Luxury Recipe Giant tortoise shell + Prayer ring*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 380
Flavor text A restorative ring that mends monster minions.

The classic and luxury recipes for the life ring can be dropped rarely by Healslimes and Man o' wars.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

The lLife ring has a mild HP regeneration bonus of +3, reaching to a total of +9 when it is fully upgraded. Once it has been fully upgraded, it will also provide a +9 bonus to the wearer's max HP. The recovery ring can be obtained by exchanging 10 Mini medals once or dropped by Frostburns.

See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Reference[edit | edit source]