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|title = Catholicon Ring
|title = Catholicon Ring
|image =[[File:DQVIIICatholiconRing.png|center|240px]]
|image =[[File:DQVIIICatholiconRing.png|center|240px]]
|japanese = {{tt|スーパーリング|sūpā ringu (Super Ring)}}
|japanese = スーパーリング
|names = Super Ring
|romaji = {{tt|Sūpā ringu|Super ring}}
|names = N/a
|games = {{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQH2}}<br>{{DQB}}
|games = {{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQH2}}<br>{{DQB}}
|buy =
|effect = Increases the wearer's defence and resistance against various negative status effects.<br>Increases the duration of positive status effects. (''Heroes'' only)
|sell =
|effect =
}}
}}


The '''Catholicon Ring''' is a recurring accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It protects against a slew of status effects.
The '''Catholicon ring''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} that protects the wearer against a slew of [[status effect]]s. It is usually made from the combination of multiple rings that protect against other status effects.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The catholicon ring provides a defence boost of +15. It increases resistance to [[Dazzle]], [[Fuddle]], [[Paralysis]], [[Poison]] and [[Snooze]]. It can be sold for 18000 [[Gold]]. It can be equipped by all characters.
The catholicon ring has a defence boost of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. It increases resistance to [[Dazzle]], [[Fuddle]], [[Paralysis]], [[Poison]] and [[Snooze]]. It can be sold for 18000 [[Gold]]. It can be equipped by all characters. The ring can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
 
*Recipe: [[Ring of immunity]] + [[Ring of truth]] + [[Full moon ring]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Catholicon ring.png|name=Catholicon ring|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+5}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Contra band]] + [[Rousing ring]] + [[Sober ring]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/143|Quest #143]]: Thingy, King of, er...}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=8,000|equipableBy=All Vocations
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Ring}}
|flavor=A brilliant band that resists a whole range of undesirable effects.
|notes=Increases resistance against poison, sleep, paralysis, stunning, dazzling, and confusion by 50%.<br>Upgrades into [[Catoptric armour]].
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=Catholicon ring xi icon.png|name=Catholicon ring}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+5<br>(+6, +8, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Poison Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Sleep Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Paralysis Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Bedazzlement Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Confusion Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Turn Skip Protection<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+20%<br>(+30%, +40%, +50%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=S}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Gold bar]] + [[Perfect panacea]] x3 + [[Red wood]] x3 + [[Royal ruby]] x2}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★★★★★}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=8,000|equipableBy=All Characters
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Ring}}
|flavor=A blessed band that puts paid to all manner of ill effects.
|notes=
}}
The [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipe book]] '''Kings of the Rings''' contains the recipe for the ring of immunity. It can be found in a treasure chest on the lower level of [[the Cruel Crypt]] during the Disciple's Trial in the third act. If two catholicon rings +3 are equipped at once, it is possible to become completely resistant to multiple status effects.
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Catholicon ring.png|name=Catholicon ring}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Stat Boosts Last Longer|modifier=+10.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Thunderball]] x3 + [[Celestial skein]] x2{{tt|*|9% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Thunderball]] x2 + [[Sainted soma]]{{tt|*|31% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Thunderball]] + [[Agility ring]]{{tt|*|72% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=450|equipableBy=All Characters
|flavor=Blessed bling that extends the effects of support skills.
|notes=}}
The classic and luxury recipes for the catholicon rings can be dropped rarely by [[Cosmic chimaera]]s.
==={{DQH2}}===
The catholicon ring increases the duration of effects like [[Oomph]] and [[Kabuff]] by 50%, reaching to a total of 100% when it has been fully upgraded. It will also gain a +8 bonus to max MP when it has been fully upgraded. The ring can be obtained by exchanging 20 [[mini medal]]s once or dropped rarely by [[King cureslime]]s.
==={{DQB}}===
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==Etymology==
A [[Wiktionary:catholicon|catholicon]] is a supposed universal remedy that was believed to cure all diseases and ills in the era of pre-modern medicine, similar to a [[panacea]]. It is derived from the Ancient Greek ''katholikón'', which meant "that which is universal".
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A ring that makes the wearer resistant to a variety of attacks, including sleep, paralysis, and confusion.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ9=A brilliant band that resists a whole range of undesirable effects.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=A blessed band that puts paid to all manner of ill effects.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQH=Blessed bling that extends the effects of support skills.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|DQB=An almighty accessory that guards against all ills. Protects against all status ailments.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
[[fr:Anneau médicinal]]