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{{Item
{{Hatnote|This article is about the recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}. For the {{Term|TWW|Item|link}} in {{TWW}}, see {{Term|TWW|Red Ting|link}}.}}
|name = Red Ring
{{Infobox Item
|image = [[File:Red Ring.png]]
|image=  
|caption = The Red Ring in ''The Legend of Zelda''
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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''
|Artwork TLoZ= File:TLoZ Red Ring Artwork.png
|cost = free
|Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Red Ring Sprite.png
|uses = Increases Defense
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Red Ring Sprite.png
|comp = [[Magic Armor]], [[Armor Seed]], [[Enhanced Defense]], [[Guardian Acorn]], [[Oracle Charms#Nayru's Charm|Nayru's Charm]], [[Oracle Charms#Farore's Charm|Farore's Charm]], [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Nayru's Love|Nayru's Love]], [[Blue Bracelet]], [[Cane of Byrna]], [[Blue Ring]], [[Magic Ring#Armor Ring L-1|Armor Rings]]
|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Red Ring Sprite.png
}}
}}
:''Not to be confused with the [[Magic Ring]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''.
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|game= TLoZ, OoS, OoA
|other= HW
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{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoS= 30 {{Plural|OoS|Rupee|link}}
|OoA= 30 {{Plural|OoA|Rupee}}
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|location=
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|TLoZ= {{Term|TLoZ|Level 9|link}}
|OoS= {{Term|OoS|North Horon|link}}
}}
|uses=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= Decreasing damage taken
|OoS= Increasing {{Term|OoS|Sword|link}} damage
|OoA= Increasing {{Term|OoA|Sword}} damage
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|strength=
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|comp= {{List|[[Blue Ring]], [[Green Ring]]}}
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The {{Term/Store|Red Ring|Red Rings|Series, TLoZ, OoS, OoA}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 135 {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}}}</ref><ref name="OoS Description">{{Cite|Red Ring<br/>Sword damage x 2|Inventory|OoS}}</ref>
 
==Location and Uses==
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{Manual|TLoZ|Blue and red rings|The blue ring reduces the damage inflicted by the enemy by half, and the red ring reduces damage to one quarter.}}
In {{TLoZ}}, [[Link]] can equip the Red Ring to take a quarter of the amount of damage he would normally and half the amount of damage with the [[Blue Ring]] equipped.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= The blue ring reduces the damage inflicted by the enemy by half, and the red ring reduces damage to one quarter.|game= TLoZ|page= 23}}</ref> If Link obtains the Red Ring while having the Blue Ring equipped, it will replace the Blue Ring as an upgrade. In both the First Quest and [[Second Quest]], it is found within the final [[Dungeon]], [[Level-9]]. While Link has the Red Ring equipped, his tunic is red. Certain characters, items, and enemies share colors with Link's tunic and will appear red while Link has the Red Ring equipped, such as [[Princess Zelda]]'s dress, the [[Arrow]], and the whiskers of a [[Pols Voice]].
 
==={{OoS|-}}===
In {{OoS}}, the Red Ring can be obtained from the {{Term|OoS|Golden Sage|link}} in [[North Horon]] after defeating all four [[Golden Monsters]] in [[Holodrum]]. The [[Magic Ring]] can be appraised at [[Vasu Jewelers]] for 20 [[Rupee]]s. When worn, it doubles [[Sword]] damage.<ref name="OoS Description"/>
 
==={{OoA|-}}===
In {{OoA}}, the Red Ring can be transferred from {{OoS}} by talking to either the [[Blue Snake|Blue]] or [[Red Snake]].


The '''Red Ring''' is a recurring item in the {{Series|The Legend of Zelda|''Zelda'' series}}, first appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''.
==Other Appearances==
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Main|Ring}}
In {{HW}}, the Red [[Ring]] appears as [[Wizzro]]'s second level Ring. An 8-Bit Red Ring also appears as Midna's star level [[Shackle]]. Throughout the game's [[Legend Mode]], Wizzro uses the Red Ring form of his weapon. His Ring is a cursed artifact from which he manifests; it sucks the souls from its wearers, which are combined within the Ring to become Wizzro.<ref>{{Cite|A cursed ring whose dark powers have been amplified by absorbing the essence of its owners through the ages. It condenses the souls of the deceased into a single, monstrous spirit.|N/A|HW}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Appearances==
==Nomenclature==
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
{{Nomenclature}}
[[File:RedRingLoZ.png|left]]In ''The Legend of Zelda'', the Red Ring is the most powerful defensive artifact, even more powerful than the [[Blue Ring]]. The Red Ring is found in [[Death Mountain Labyrinth|Level 9]]. It cuts damage [[Link]] takes down to ¼ of what he takes in his original green tunic.


Wearing the Red Ring during the [[Ganon]] fight will cause [[Princess Zelda]]'s dress to also appear red.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:TLoZ Link Red Ring Sprite.png|Link with the Red Ring equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Link Red Ring Sprite 2.png|Link with the Red Ring and the Magical Shield equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Merchant Sprite 3.png|A Merchant while Link has the Red Ring equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Red Sprite.png|{{Term|TLoZ|Princess Zelda}} while {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} wears the {{Term|TLoZ|Red Ring}} from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Sword Sprite 3.png|The Sword while Link has the Red Ring equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Arrow Sprite 3.png|An Arrow while Link has the Red Ring equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Bow Sprite 3.png|The Bow while Link has the Red Ring equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Boomerang Sprite 3.png|A Boomerang while Link has the Red Ring equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Raft Sprite 3.png|The Raft while Link has the Red Ring equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Pols Voice Sprite 3.png|A Pols Voice while Link has the Red Ring equipped from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:HW Red Ring Artwork.png|Artwork of the Red Ring from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Red Ring Model.png|The Red Ring from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Red Ring Icon.png|The Red Ring icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW 8-Bit Red Ring Icon.png|The 8-Bit Red Ring icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Midna 8-Bit Red Ring.png|Midna wielding the 8-Bit Red Ring from {{HW|DE|-}}
</gallery>


===''Oracle of Seasons''===
{{Ref}}
[[File:Red ring.gif|left]]The Red Ring returns in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' as one of the many collectible rings found within the game; however, its function is different. Instead of increasing Link's defense, it doubles his offensive power. It makes a lethal combination with the [[Master Sword]], able to kill any enemy short of a boss in one spin attack, excluding mini-bosses, which require two.


[[Category:Items]]
{{Categories
[[Category:Jewels]]
|Jewelry, Magic Rings, Rings
|items= TLoZ, OoS, OoA, HW
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 25 August 2023

This article is about the recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series. For the Item in The Wind Waker, see Red Ting.

The Red Ring is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]

Location and Uses

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Legend of Zelda logo
Blue and red rings
The blue ring reduces the damage inflicted by the enemy by half, and the red ring reduces damage to one quarter.

In The Legend of Zelda, Link can equip the Red Ring to take a quarter of the amount of damage he would normally and half the amount of damage with the Blue Ring equipped.[3] If Link obtains the Red Ring while having the Blue Ring equipped, it will replace the Blue Ring as an upgrade. In both the First Quest and Second Quest, it is found within the final Dungeon, Level-9. While Link has the Red Ring equipped, his tunic is red. Certain characters, items, and enemies share colors with Link's tunic and will appear red while Link has the Red Ring equipped, such as Princess Zelda's dress, the Arrow, and the whiskers of a Pols Voice.

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons, the Red Ring can be obtained from the Golden Sage in North Horon after defeating all four Golden Monsters in Holodrum. The Magic Ring can be appraised at Vasu Jewelers for 20 Rupees. When worn, it doubles Sword damage.[2]

Oracle of Ages

In Oracle of Ages, the Red Ring can be transferred from Oracle of Seasons by talking to either the Blue or Red Snake.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Hyrule Warriors

Main article: Ring

In Hyrule Warriors, the Red Ring appears as Wizzro's second level Ring. An 8-Bit Red Ring also appears as Midna's star level Shackle. Throughout the game's Legend Mode, Wizzro uses the Red Ring form of his weapon. His Ring is a cursed artifact from which he manifests; it sucks the souls from its wearers, which are combined within the Ring to become Wizzro.[4]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • レッドリング (Reddo Ringu) (TLoZ)[7]
  • ユビワ アカ (Yubiwa Aka) (TLoZ)
  • Same as English.
  • Ring (Red)
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
红戒指 (Hóng jièzhǐ) (TLoZ)[11]Same as English.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Rode ring (TLoZ)[10]Same as English.
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  • Bague rouge (TLoZ)[10]
  • Ann. Rouge (OoS)[9]
  • Same as English.
  • Red Ring
    Ann. is short for Anneau (Ring).
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Roter Ring (HWDE)[8]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Anello (TLoZ)[6]
  • Anello Rosso (OoS)[5]
  • Ring
  • Red Ring
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • Link with the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    Link with the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • Link with the Red Ring and the Magical Shield equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    Link with the Red Ring and the Magical Shield equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • A Merchant while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    A Merchant while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • Princess Zelda while Link wears the Red Ring from The Legend of Zelda

    Princess Zelda while Link wears the Red Ring from The Legend of Zelda

  • The Sword while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    The Sword while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • An Arrow while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    An Arrow while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • The Bow while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    The Bow while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • A Boomerang while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    A Boomerang while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • The Raft while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    The Raft while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • A Pols Voice while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

    A Pols Voice while Link has the Red Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda

  • Artwork of the Red Ring from Hyrule Warriors

    Artwork of the Red Ring from Hyrule Warriors

  • The Red Ring from Hyrule Warriors

    The Red Ring from Hyrule Warriors

  • The Red Ring icon from Hyrule Warriors

    The Red Ring icon from Hyrule Warriors

  • The 8-Bit Red Ring icon from Hyrule Warriors

    The 8-Bit Red Ring icon from Hyrule Warriors

  • Midna wielding the 8-Bit Red Ring from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Midna wielding the 8-Bit Red Ring from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 135 (TLoZ)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Red Ring
    Sword damage x 2    " — Item Screen (Oracle of Seasons)
  3. ↑ "The blue ring reduces the damage inflicted by the enemy by half, and the red ring reduces damage to one quarter." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23)
  4. ↑ "A cursed ring whose dark powers have been amplified by absorbing the essence of its owners through the ages. It condenses the souls of the deceased into a single, monstrous spirit." — N/A (Hyrule Warriors)
  5. ↑ "Anello Rosso" — Item Screen (Oracle of Seasons, Italian localization)
  6. ↑ "Prendi l'anello!" (Get the ring!) — Level 13-2 (The Legend of Zelda) (NES Remix, Italian localization)
  7. ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 22
  8. ↑ "Roter Ring" — Smithy (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  9. ↑ "Ann.Rouge" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23
  11. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 123
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