The Red Ring is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Mainline appearances[]
The Legend of Zelda[]
In The Legend of Zelda, the Red Ring is located in the final Dungeon, Level-9, regardless of the first or Second Quest. Aside from giving Link a red tunic, the Red Ring makes it so that he takes a quarter of the amount of damage he would normally, and half the amount of damage with the Blue Ring equipped, making the young hero significantly more durable than at the start of the game.[3] If Link obtains the Red Ring while having the Blue Ring equipped, it will replace the Blue Ring as an upgrade.
Due to the graphical limitations of the NES, certain characters, items, and enemies share the same color palette with Link's tunic and will also appear red while Link has this item equipped, such as Princess Zelda's dress, Arrows, the Raft, and even the whiskers of a Pols Voice.
Oracle of Seasons[]
In Oracle of Seasons, the Red Ring can be obtained from an Old Man 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.
Spinoff appearances[]
Hyrule Warriors[]
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]
Trivia[]
- As the Red Ring can only be acquired very late in The Legend of Zelda in both the main and Second Quest, as opposed to the Blue Ring, it is met with criticism among fans of the series.
- As Link's eyes in The Legend of Zelda use the palette of his tunic, they will also appear red when the Red Ring is equipped.
- The Red Mail in A Link to the Past is based on the effects of the Red Ring, while red tunics later in the franchise such as the Goron Tunic in Ocarina of Time serve different purposes including protection against fire damage.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | レッドリング (Reddo Ringu) (TLoZ)[5] ユビワ アカ (Yubiwa Aka) (TLoZ) | Same as English. Ring (Red) |
 | Dutch | Rode ring (TLoZ)[6] | Red ring |
 | FrenchEU | Bague rouge (TLoZ)[7] Ann. Rouge (OoS)[8] | Red ring Red Ring Ann. is short for Anneau (Ring). |
 | German | Roter Ring (HWDE)[9] | Same as English. |
 | Italian | Anello Rosso (OoS)[10] | 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 and the Magical Shield 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
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
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
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
Link obtaining the Red Ring in The Legend of Zelda
Artwork of the Red Ring from Hyrule Warriors
The Red Ring from Hyrule Warriors
The 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
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 135 (TLoZ)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Red Ring
Sword damage x 2" — Inventory (Oracle of Seasons) - ↑ "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)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 22
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23
- ↑ "Ann.Rouge" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "Roter Ring" — Smithy (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Anello Rosso" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons)