Gold ring

Gold ring
Japanese	きんのゆびわ
Romaji	Kin no yubiwa
Old localisations	N/a
Found in	Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Dragon Quest Heroes II Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Walk Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect	Increases wearer's Defence. Increases damage dealt against flying monsters. (Heroes only) Increases the wearer's max HP. (Builders only)

The gold ring is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest VI. It provides a small boost to the wearer's Defence.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The gold ring has a Defence and Style bonus of +5. It can be equipped by the Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Terry, and Lizzie, and can be found in Gardsbane Tower & The Houses North of Arkbolt. They can also be dropped by Goodybags.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The gold ring is an accessory that provides a Defense bonus of +10 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be purchased in Argonia for 2,000 gold once the bazaar starts. Gold rings can also be dropped by Bloody hands, Dieablos, Ghouls, Gold golems, and Night emperors. One can be found on the world map near Pickham in a treasure chest requiring the Magic key and another can be found in Baccarat. In the Nintendo 3DS version, gold rings can also be commonly dropped by Gold nugcats.

The ring can be mixed with several items through alchemy:

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Full moon ring	Gold ring	Poison moth knife	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
File:DQVIII Prayer ring.png Prayer ring	Gold ring	Seed of magic	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Ring of awakening	Gold ring	Dream blade	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Ring of clarity	Gold ring	Fallen angel rapier	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Ring of immunity	Gold ring	Poison needle	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Ring of truth	Gold ring	Sandstorm spear	-

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Gold ring

Description
A beautiful, pure gold band that artfully enhances defence.
Rarity	Stats	Vocations
★☆☆☆☆	Defence +2	All Vocations
Notes
Used to create Contra band, Gold circlet, Gold mail, Golden tiara, Full moon ring, Prayer ring, Ring of clarity, Rousing ring, Slime earrings, Sober ring, or Strength ring in the Krak Pot.
Price	Location
220 / 110	Buy in Porth Llaffan, Stornway, and Dourbridge. Commonly dropped or stolen from Aggrosculptures and Gold golems. Rarely dropped or stolen from Drackymas. 2% chance of finding in a Rank 2 chest.
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
-	-	-

Dragon Quest X

The gold ring has a Defence and Style bonus of +2. With accessory synthesis, the Defence and Style bonuses can be increased and it can gain a small boost to Agility, Deftness, or Weight.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Gold ring

Description
A basic band that boosts defence by just a little bit.
Rarity
E
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +5/6/8/10 +Charm +8/9/10/12
Notes
Requires 4 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell)	Location
N/a / 600	1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Drackymas.
Forging Difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Ingredients
+
Characters

The recipe book Twenty-Four Carats of Class contains the recipe for the gold ring. It is received from a blacksmith in Hotto for accepting Quest #5: "Put a Ring on It", who wants to see the player create a gold ring +1 or better with the Fun-size Forge.

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

Gold ring
Damage to Flying Monsters	+15.0%
Quick Recipe	Iron nails x3 + Salt of the earth x2*
Classic Recipe	Iron nails x2 + Wing of bat*
Equipable by	All Characters
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	200
Flavor text	A golden ring that fortifies attacks on flying foes.

The classic recipe for the gold ring can be dropped rarely by Pink sanguinis.

Dragon Quest Heroes II

The gold ring has a Defence bonus of +3, reaching to a total of +18 once it has been fully upgraded. The ring can be dropped by Bodkin archers.

Dragon Quest Builders

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Dragon Quest Treasures

The gold ring is Treasure No. 224 in the Armour 2 category. Its base value is 100,000 gold.

Descriptions

Game	Description
	This brilliant band boost defence when worn.
	A ring that slightly increases the wearer's defence.
	A beautiful, pure gold band that artfully enhances defense.
	A basic band that boosts defence by just a little bit.
	A golden ring that fortifies attacks on flying foes.
	A golden ring that drives up the wearer's defence.
	A finely filigreed ring that fills its wearer with vim and vigor.
	A gorgeous band of gleaming gold.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Annillo de oro	Spanish for "gold ring".
Français	Anneau d'or	French for "gold ring".
Deutsch	Goldring	German for "gold ring".
Italiano	Anello d'oro	Italian for "gold ring".