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{{Item | |||
|title =''Recovery ring'' | |||
|image = [[File:DQVIIIRecoveryRing.png|center|200px]] | |||
|japanese = {{tt|いのちのゆびわ|Ring of life}} | |||
|romaji = Inochi no yubiwa | |||
|names = Life ring<br>Ring of life | |||
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}} | |||
|effect = Restores the wearer's {{HP}} while walking in the field | |||
}} | |||
The '''recovery ring''' is an accessory that first appeared in 1996 {{Super Famicom}} remake of {{Dragon Quest III}}. It is a miraculous little bauble that heals the wearer was they walk about, easing the strain of the party's healer. | |||
==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== | |||
==={{DQ3}}=== | |||
The recovery ring is an accessory that was added in the 1996 {{Super Famicom}} remake. It 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. | |||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
{{DQIIIHDEquipment | |||
|header=[[File:Recovery ring III HD icon.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Recovery ring</big> | |||
|description=A magic ring that heals the wearer’s wounds while they walk | |||
|stats=Defence +2 | |||
|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=Restores 1 HP every 5 steps | |||
|price=NA/1,800 | |||
|location=Found in:<br>[[Queen of Isis|Queen of Ibis]]' bedroom<br>[[Talontear Tunnel]]<br>[[Rimuldar]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Dying fire]] 1/64 | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ4}}=== | |||
The recovery ring was added in the 2001 {{PSX}} remake. It 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}}. | |||
==={{DQ8}}=== | |||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQ8=A wonderful ring that gradually restores {{HP}} as the wearer walks around.<ref>{{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
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]] | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Life ring]] | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQIII Life Ring.png|The recovery ring in {{III}}. | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:37, 9 February 2025
| Recovery ring | |
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| Japanese | いのちのゆびわ |
| Romaji | Inochi no yubiwa |
| Old localisations | Life ring Ring of life |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest VIII |
| Effect | Restores the wearer's HP while walking in the field |
The recovery ring is an accessory that first appeared in 1996 Super Famicom remake of Dragon Quest III. It is a miraculous little bauble that heals the wearer was they walk about, easing the strain of the party's healer.
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 III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]
The recovery ring is an accessory that was added in the 1996 Super Famicom remake. It 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.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]
Recovery ring 
| Description | ||||
| A magic ring that heals the wearer’s wounds while they walk | ||||
| Stats | Vocations | |||
| Defence +2 |     
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| Notes | ||||
| Restores 1 HP every 5 steps | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| NA/1,800 | Found in: Queen of Ibis' bedroom Talontear Tunnel Rimuldar Dropped by: Dying fire 1/64 |
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Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]
The recovery ring was added in the 2001 PSX remake. It 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.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]
| Game | Description |
 | A wonderful ring that gradually restores HP as the wearer walks around.[1] |
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: 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
See also[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The recovery ring in III.
- ↑ PlayStation 2, Nintendo 3DS, and Cell phone versions.