DARK SOULS 3 – RING GUIDE

If you have come across this guide it means that you are still trying to figure out how to best equip your character in the immense Dark Souls 3 or even worse you want to conquer all the trophies of the title. Fortunately for you, today we have decided to publish this guide summarizing all the Game Rings, which are real equipment, which can be worn up to a maximum of 4.

As for the previous chapter also in Dark Souls 3 , we will have the possibility to find enhanced versions of base rings, which will appear with the suffix + 1, + 2, + 3. Upgrades to these base rings can only be found in NG + and beyond, except for a few +3 versions that were introduced exclusively in the Ring City DLC (weird right?). To win the trophy or achievement (depending on the version you own of the title) “Master of the Rings” you will need to find all the rings scattered in the world of the title, including the upgraded versions.

In total there are 70 normal rings (NG), 20 +1 rings (Ng + and above), 16 +2 rings (Ng ++ and above) and only 1 +3 rings (Ng ++ and above) for a total of 107 rings. Without wasting any more time, let’s find out all about these very important rings:

Name Ring	Weight	Ability	Where to find it
Vital ring	0.3	Increases HP by 7%; +1: 8%; +2: 9%; +3: 10%	Can be selected as a Grave Gift at the start of the game during character creation. He can be purchased from the Handmaid of the Sanctuary at the Altar of the Bond for 1500 souls after bringing her the Ashes of the dreamer. +1 (NG +): Found in the Undead Settlement. Behind Siegward of Catarina while she is waiting for the battle against the fire demon. +2 (NG +): Found at Lothric Castle. From the dark room where the black beast in the dragon’s hand is, go out the back exit. Turn right and drop down below. The ring is on a corpse. This version can be taken in the NG +. 3 (NG ++): In the secret area Forgotten Tombs, behind the throne of Lothric, the Holy King.
Ring of the Princess of the Sun	0.6	Gradually regenerates HP (2 per second)	In Gwynevere’s room after Aldrich’s boss fight, the Devourer of the Gods
Estus ring	0.8	Increases HP restored from Estus Flask by 20%	Located at the bottom of the tower on the left side of the Altar of the Constraint. The Tower Key is required, sold by the Shrine Handmaid in the Binding Altar for 20,000 souls.
Ring of the Estus Cinereus	0.8	Increases AP restored from the Ashen Estus Flask by 20%	It can be found in the Forgotten Tombs secret area. From the first bonfire, head to the passage on the left. You will find a group of raven enemies guarding this ring.
Ring of Chlorancy	0.7	Increases the speed of stamina recovery by 7 more points per second +1 (NG +): +8 +2 (NG ++): +9 +3 (DLC): +10	It is found in the Undead Settlement area, in a tower after defeating the fire demon with Siegward of Catarina. After the battle, go up to the roof of the house on the right. Look for the ledge that faces the stone tower below you. Jump on the tower and enter. The ring is on the ground floor hidden by some wooden crates. +1 (NG +) Irithyll of the Boreal Valley: in the building at the end of the main street, behind the altar is the Ring of the Son of the Sun. +2 (NG ++) From the Road of Sacrifice bonfire, head towards the wagon; to the left of the raven-wizard is an area where you can go down to collect the ring. +3 (DLC) The City of Rings: at the inner wall ring bonfire, after unlocking the shortcut, take the elevator that goes down. Enter the hole in the wall which is in the elevator gable and drop onto the statue of Gwyn which is under the hole in the floor.
Havel’s ring	1.5	Increases maximum transportable equipment capacity by 15% +1 (NG +): + 17% +2 (NG ++): + 18% +3 (DLC): + 19%	Transfer the soul of the wandering demon +1 (NG +): Archdragon Peak: From the altar where you collect the Sparkling Dragon Cheststone, go back and drop down. The ring is on the right side of the passage. +2 (NG ++): Irithyll of the Boreal Valley: in the tower where the Yorshka Company Captain is located, which gives you access to the Blades of the Darkmoon covenant. Go down from beam to beam to find it. +3 (DLC): The City of Rings, Below the area where you will be invaded by the dark spirit Ledo. Falling into the stairways composed of rough rock.
Ring of Benevolence	1.5	Increases max HP by 3%, Stamina by 9%, and equipment load by 5%. +1 (NG +): Increases maximum HP by 4.5%, Stamina by 10%, and equipment load by 6%. +2 (NG ++): Increases max HP by 5%, stamina by 11%, and equipment load by 7%. +3 (DLC): Increases maximum HP by 6%, Stamina by 12%, and equipment load by 8%.	Defeat the guard dogs near Archdeacon McDonnell +1 (NG +): Can be found after the boss fight of Sulyvahn, the High Priest in the same room, but on the second floor. +2 (NG ++): Found in the Cathedral of the Depths. From the Chapel of Purification bonfire, head to the left shortcut on the elevator, climb up the ladder behind the tower, drop down onto the ledge, and follow the passage until you reach the top of the chapel. On the left is an enemy holding a giant ax; behind him is the ring. +3 (DLC): The Litter Pile, in the poisonous swamp, found on a corpse under a large root.
Prisoner’s Chain	0.8	Increases Vitality by 5, Stamina by 5, and Stamina by 5, but reduces damage absorption by 4%.	Transfer the Soul of Gundyr the Champion.
Ring of Steel Protection	0.8	Decreases physical damage taken by 10% in PVE and 2% in PVP. +1 (NG +): 13% PVE, 3% PVP. +2 (NG ++): 15% PVP, 4% PVE. +3 (DLC): 17% PVE, 5% PVP.	It is located in the Wyvern arena. After entering the arena go up the stairs until you see a bell. Proceed to the right, going down the stairs. There are 3 objects on the floor. After the objects look to the right, you will find a ledge: go along it until you find the ring. +1 (NG +): Forgotten tombs behind the tower which is unlockable with the Tower Key. +2 (NG ++): Found in the Carthus Catacombs. At first when you cross the skeleton-protected bridge with the Murakumo, you will notice an object to the left on a pillar. Drop off the bridge onto the pillar to get the ring. +3 (DLC): The City of Rings, from the first bonfire in the area The Heap of Wastes. Once we have fallen trying to collect the object that will make us fall into the building below, once we have exited there will be an angel who will shoot light bullets. Drop down and keep under cover of the building, just around the corner there will be some wooden boards you can walk on. The object will be back there.
Magic Stone Ring	0.6	Increases Magic Resist by 13% in PVE, 4% in PVP. +1 (NG +): 17% PVE, 5% PVP. +2 (NG ++): 20% PVE, 6% PVP.	Garden of the Consumed King: Dropped by the Knight of the Cathedral holding a Greatsword, which protects the road that precedes Oceiros. +1 (NG +): Farron Fort, in the poisonous swamp, in the area where the Basilisks are located. +2 (NG ++): Defiled Capital. Go down the stairs in front of the Prison. There is a hole in the wall, jump into it, turn right and go down the steps. The ring is to the left of the stairs.
Firestone Ring	0.6	Increases Fire resistance by 13% in PVE, 4% in PVP. +1 (NG +): 17% PVP, 5% PVP. +2 (NG ++): 20% PVE, 6% PVP.	Undead Settlement: On a body hanging from a tree in the area where the enemy is with the cage on his back that allows access to the Barrow Creators Covenant. To collect the fallen object it is necessary to go down to the area below. +1 (NG +): Defiled Capital. From the toxic swamp, go up the ladder and enter the building through the gap in the wall. Drop down below to pick up the item. +2 (NG ++): Burning Lake, in the Demon Ruins area. From the Anticamera del Vecchio Re bonfire, go down the stairs and continue until you reach a fork. To the left is an illusory wall, behind which you find a Black Knight fighting a Ghru. The ring is next to a wall, along with the Black Knight’s Sword.
Lightningstone Ring	0.6	Increases Lightning Resistance by 13% in PVE, 4% in PVP. +1 (NG +): 17% PVE, 5% PVP. +2 (NG ++): 20% PVE, 6% PVP.	Summit of the Archdrag: from the second bonfire, enter the building and continue straight until you exit on the opposite side. Next to the wooden scaffolding is a ladder leading to the ring. +1 (NG +) Can be found in the pot-filled area at the Catacombs of Carthus +2 (NG ++): Before the Dragon Slayer Armor boss in Lothric Castle. To find the object, follow the directions on the page of the Bell of Caitha. The object is located on the same roof as Caitha’s Bell, but on the opposite side.
Dark Stone Ring	0.6	Increases Dark Resistance by 13% in PVE, 4% in PVP. +1 (NG +): 17% PVE, 5% PVP. +2 (NG ++): 20% PVE, 6% PVP.	In Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, in the area after Sulyvahn’s bonfire, the High Priest. The ring is located under the portico below the pyromancers deacons. +1 (NG +): Lothric Castle, near the white wyvern. before entering the fog of the Dragon Slayer Armor boss, go left and drop onto the enemy “Pus of Man” on the wyvern. Here you will find a room with a mimic and a passage leading to a balcony where the ring is located. +2 (NG ++): Farron Fort, from the Fort Ruins bonfire, cross the bridge where the enemies are standing and reach the furnace to be extinguished to activate the door leading to the Fort. The ring is near the furnace.
Variegated Stone Ring	0.9	Increases Magic, Fire, Lightning and Dark Resistance by 5% in PVE, 2% in PVP. +1 (NG +): 7% PVP, 3% PVP.	Found on a body in the Burning Lake, behind a wall on the edge of the lake, opposite the giant crossbow. To destroy the wall have it hit by the crossbow. +1 (NG +) Ash Graveyard: in the area where the first Hungry Crystal Lizard is located.
Ring of Bleeding	0.6	Increases bleeding resistance by 90 points. +1 (NG +): +140	Undead Settlement: In the sewers after the second bonfire, dropped by the Giant Rat. +1 (NG +): Burning lake, near the giant crossbow.
Poison Ring	0.6	Increases resistance to poisoning by 90 points. +1 (NG +): +140	Cathedral of the Depths: Cicino the first shortcut, behind the Hungry Crystal Lizard. +1 (NG +): Undead Settlement: Behind the well near the white birch tree, in the area hit by the giant’s arrows.
Ring of Curses	0.6	Increases Curse Resistance by 150 points.	Capital Desecrated, in the toxic swamp, inside the cave under the wooden bridge.
Ring of the Flesh	0.9	Increases resistance to poisoning, bleeding, frost and curse by 40 points. +1 (NG +): +60	Central Archive: on the top floor, in the room that precedes the access to the roofs, on the right near the shelves. +1 (NG +) Lothric Castle Wall. From the second bonfire, head to the roof where the transforming enemy is located. To the left of the ladder, there is a roof where you can jump to get the ring.
Knight’s Ring	0.8	Increase Strength by 5 points	Near the altar of the Sun Warriors in Lothric Castle
Hunter’s Ring	0.8	Increases Dexterity by 5 points	Central Archive: located in the tower preceded by the three golden Winged Knights
Sage’s Ring	0.6	Increases Intelligence by 5 points	Central Archive: Go to the wooden bridge in the center of the room, where the Crystal Sage makes the last teleport, and pull the lever at the beginning of the bridge to open a shortcut containing the object.
Ring of Prayer	0.6	Increase Faith by 5 points	Forgotten Tombs: Sold by the Shrine Handmaid at the Dark Binding Altar. Or dropped by the Shrine Handmaid always in the Dark Binding Altar if killed. She drops it even if you have already bought it from her previously
Golden Snake Ring	1.2	Increases item discovery +50 +1 (NG +): +75 +2 (NG ++): +100 +3 (DLC): +125	Near Siegward of Catarina when captured in Irithyll Prisons +1 (NG +) Irithyll of the Boreal Valley: Exit the graveyard side and reach the dark area infested with semi-invisible enemies. Before exiting, on the right you will find a passage from which you can drop down and collect the object. +2 (NG ++) Archdragon’s Peak: in the area that appears after killing the Unnamed King boss. +3 (DLC) The City of Rings, at the bottom of the staircase where at the top you find Shira behind the door. On the left, at the bottom of the stairs, there will be a ladder that you have to climb. Once you go up, go over the bridge manned by the two knights of the rings and enter the room, where there will also be Lapp if you have continued well for his quest, the ring will be on a corpse.
Silver Serpent Ring	1.2	Fallen enemies drop + 10% more souls +1 (NG +): + 20% +2 (NG ++): + 30% +3 (DLC): + 35%	In a chest behind an Illusionary Wall in the attic area of the Altar of the Constraint +1 (NG +): Prisons of Irithyll: in the room of the first elevator-shortcut leading back to the first bonfire. +2 (NG ++): Undead Settlement: In the area of Catarina’s Siegward encounter where you fight the Fire Demon, located on a roof. To access it, jump off the wooden ledge outside the room with the two Evangelists. +3 (DLC) The City of Rings: The ring is located on the balcony above the decorative fountain after the first Knights of Lothric featured in the DLC. It can be reached by turning on the first floor of the building to the right of the fountain. The ladder to climb is behind the illusory wall in the last room. Throwing yourself to the right of the wooden platform, outside the building, you will come to the balcony where the ring is located.
Ring of the Saint	0.5	Increase Harmony Slots (+1)	Sold by Irina of Carim for 300 souls.
Ring of the Depths	0.5	Increase Harmony Slots (+1)	A Deacon of the Depths drop in a tower outside the Cathedral of the Depths.
Dark Moon Ring	0.8	Increase Harmony Slots (+2)	Reward for reaching level 1 of the Blades of the Darkmoon Covenant
Ring of the Young Dragon	0.7	Increases the damage of sorceries + 12%.	Equipment supplied to the Sorcerer. Gifted by Orbeck of Vinheim after purchasing some Sorcery.
Ring of the Roaring Dragon	1.0	Increases the damage of sorceries + 20%.	From the Irithyll Prison bonfire, head straight to the end of the corridor and then turn right. Proceed until you reach the gate to open with the Evasion Key. To reach the ring, it is sufficient to let yourself fall from the first rock platform to reach the second. The ring is on your left.
Ring of the Great Swamp	0.7	Increases the damage of pyromancy + 12%.	Equipment supplied to the Pyromancer. Road of Sacrifices: drop of the Giant Crab closest to the area that leads to the Farron Fort (Bosco dei Crocefissi bonfire).
Witch’s Ring	1.0	Increases the damage of pyromancy + 20%	Carthus Catacombs: in the area leading to the Fiery Lake
Morne Ring	0.7	Increases the damage of miracles + 12%	Strada dei Sacrifici: in the cave under the bridge between the first and second bonfires.
Ring of the Son of the Sun	1.0	Increases the damage of miracles + 20%	Near the bonfire of the Church of Yorshka in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley (above the altar in the building with the papal knights). To reach the object it is necessary to descend from above, from the area in front of the arena of Sulyvahn, the High Priest.
Ring of the Eternal Dragon	0.5	Increase spell duration by 30%	Farron Fort: Giant Crab drop near the white birch tree. +1 (NG +): Road of Sacrifices, near the giant crab found near the Bosco dei Crocefissi bonfire +2 (NG ++): Central Archive, in the Winged Knights area.
Ring of the Sage	0.7	Increases spell casting speed (adds 30 points to Dexterity virtually) +1 (NG +): +35 +2 (NG ++): +40	It is located in the marshy area of the Strada dei Sacrifici. +1 (NG +) Central Archive: on a beam in the under-roof. To reach this area, drop down from the roof where the giant Winged Knight is. +2 (NG ++) Consumed King’s Garden: When you are about to take the elevator that goes down, jump halfway to a ledge. Turn left, jump over some stairs and then go down left again to find the ring on another broken staircase.
Ring of Princess Dusk	0.6	Reduces AP (spell) consumption by 25% at the cost of reducing HP by 20%	Prisons of Irithyll: the ring is in a cell of the great hall where there are the 6 Jailers holding the Welder and leading to the Profaned Capital.
Lion ring	0.5	Increases Lunge Counter Damage by 15%	Found in a chest on the second floor of the room where the Gwynevere painting in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley is located
Wolf Ring	0.5	Increase balance by 4 points. +1 (NG +): +6 +2 (NG ++): +8 +3 (DLC): +9	Reward for Rank 2 of the Covenant of the Guardians of Farron +1 (NG +) Farron Fort: on a corpse immediately outside the fort Ruins bonfire structure +2 (NG ++) Found in the area after the Gundyr bossfight, the Judge, before the Altar of the Binding. +3 (DLC): The City of Rings, left after killing the dark invader Alva, Seeker of the Forsaken. We can find it in the area of the staircase, crossing the first bridge that cuts the stairs. Continuing you will find a knight of the rings, continuing further we will be invaded by Alva.
Falcon Ring	0.7	Increase the distance that the arrows can travel	Undead Settlement: Giant Archer drop if killed
Ring of the Bumblebee	1.1	Boost critical attacks by 30%	Forgotten tombs: near the Black Knight where the dog is located at the Altar del Vincolo.
Knight Killer Ring	0.9	Enemies lose 20% more stamina when parrying your attacks.	Obtained by killing the invading spirit Tsorig, the Knight Killer in the Catacombs of Carthus. In case you miss the invasion you can get it by eliminating Tsorig (in human form) at the Burning Lake, going down the steps after the basilisks, on the left under the stairs.
Evil Eye Ring	1.0	Absorb 30 HP from each enemy killed. +1 (NG +): +33 HP +2 (NG ++): +35 HP +3 (DLC): +37 HP	Reward from Anri of Astora’s questline when she settles down at Yorshka Church. +1 (NG +): Can be found before the Deacons of the Deep, behind the altar. +2 (NG ++) Lothric Castle Walls: From the second bonfire, head down to the roof of the first Crystal Lizard and the enemy that transforms with darkness. Go down the ladder, run past the Knight of Lothric holding a spear. Go down to the room where the Shard of Estus is on the altar. To the left of the splinter is the ring hidden behind a barrel. +3 (DLC) The City of Rings, left by a Mimic who is across the bridge where Midir will breathe fire. Once you enter the stairwell, go down where there is a red cloth on the floor and continue up the stairs.
Farron’s ring	0.8	Reduces AP consumption of Skills by 25%	Obtained by speaking to Hawkwood after defeating the Guardians of the Abyss
Dragon Scale Ring	1.1	Reduces damage taken from “backstabs” by 30%	Garden of the Consumed King: Take the second elevator-shortcut and drop halfway down to a ledge where a cleric enemy is. The ring is next to him.
Hoof Ring	0.6	Increases the power of kicks (increases the stamina lost by the keeper of the ring bearer by 40%)	Sold by Patches the Indestructible after you open the main door of the Cathedral of the Depths. Or drop if killed
Wood Coat of Arms Ring	0.5	Increases weapon durability by 20% +1 (NG +): + 30% +2 (NG ++): + 40%	Purchase from the Shrine Handmaid after you give her the Ashes from Eastern lands +1 (NG +): Consumed King’s Garden: after the first elevator, below +2 (NG ++) Irithyll of the Boreal Valley: Go through the room with the three Silver Knights (where is the painting of Gwynevere and the Hammer of Smough in a chest), go outside and turn right to find the object .
Flynn’s ring	0.9	Reducing equipment load increases the power of physical attacks by 15%	Undead Settlement: On the roof of the building in the area where you help Siegward of Catarina fight the Fire Demon
Ring of Magic	0.8	Increases magic damage by 15% PVE, 8% PVP. Increases damage taken by 10% PVE, 15% PVP.	Irithyll of the Boreal Valley: From the Yorshka Church bonfire, go back to the main street and turn right. A little further on, go up the small staircase on the right that leads to a circular square with an illusory parapet. Open the passage and collect the object.
Ring of Lightning	0.8	the electrical damage of 15% PVE, 8 PVP. Increases damage taken by 10% PVE, 15% PVP.	Vetta dell’Arcidrago: to the left of the gate leading to the Ancient Wyvern.
Ring of Fire	0.8	Increases Fire Damage by 15% PVE, 8% PVP. Increases damage taken by 10% PVE, 15% PVP.	Undead settlement: behind the gallows, on the broken bridge, near the bonfire “At the foot of the cliff”.
Ring of Darkness	0.8	the dark damage of 15% PVE, 8% PVP. Increases damage taken by 10% PVE, 15% PVP.	Irithyll Prisons: Inside a trunk (mimic) at the bottom of the rat-infested and basilisks-infested gallery, after the sleeping giant
Red Stone Ring	1.4	Increases Attack by 20% when remaining HP is below 20% total	Lothric Castle: Before entering the Dragon Slayer Armor boss arena, enter the building on the right (which contains an elevator) and take the left exit. The object is on the balcony.
Blue Stone Ring	1.4	Decreases damage taken by 20% when remaining HP is below 20%	Presented by Greirat of the Undead Settlement
Lloyd’s Sword Ring	0.9	10% attack when HP is full (over 99% HP left).	On a corpse inside the Cathedral of the Depths, near the entrance, on a ledge where the first Giant is
Lloyd’s Shield Ring	0.9	Increases damage absorption by 25% when HP is at maximum (over 99% HP left).	It can be purchased from the Shrine Handmaid, after giving her the Paladin’s Ashes.
Milky Ring of Carthus	0.8	Increases Dexterity (+3), makes dodging invisible	Available in the Carthus Catacombs immediately after the first bonfire in the room with many vases.
Blood Ring of Carthus	0.8	Increased invincibility when rolling, but reduces damage absorption by 30%.	Found in the Carthus Catacombs, from the second bonfire after the wheel-skeletons.
Right Eye of the Priest	1.4	Boosts the attack for its entire duration: 3%, 5% and 15%.	Located in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley. Killing the giant crocodile / dragon shaped enemy that faces each other on the bridge at the beginning of the area
Left Eye of the Priest	0.9	Restores HP (+30) with chained attacks.	Transferred the Soul of Vordt of the Boreal Valley
Aldrich Ruby	0.8	Restores 85 HP from critical attacks.	Kill the giant spider-shaped beast that appears at the entrance to Anor Londo Cathedral, in the room before the boss Aldrich, the Devourer of the Gods.
Aldrich Sapphire	0.8	Restores 15 AP from critical attacks	Kill the giant spider-shaped beast that appears at the Cathedral of the Depths
Cat Ring	0.6	Removes fall damage, but does not save from fatal falls (e.g. into a void).	Gifted by Sirris of the Twilight Realms after helping her defeat Creighton in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley.
Ring of the Sleeping Dragon	0.7	Reduces the noise of the wearer’s footsteps and dodges.	Orbeck of Vinheim: after buying Farron’s Flashblade, Pestilential Mist, Sound Lure, and Induce Terror from him; he will give you the Ring of the Sleeping Dragon
Ring of the Mist	0.9	difficult to identify from enemies and makes it invisible to players after a certain distance.	Reward of Rank 1 of the Rosaria Fingers pact. If you wish to get this ring and the cat ring in the same playthrough, offer Rosaria the Pale Tongue only after obtaining the Cat Ring from Sirris.
Fake Dark Ring	0.7	You keep the human aspect even as a ghost	Purchase from Yuria of Londor.
Fake White Ring	0.7	Take the form of a white ghost	Purchase from Yuria of Londor
Ring of Inversion	0.5	It makes your movements similar to those of the opposite sex	Irithyll of the Boreal Valley: at the Tomb of the Dark Moon, to the right of the altar, in a chest. To access the area, open the illusory wall located on the opposite side of the lever that activates the circular platform that leads to Anor Londo
Skull Ring	0.6	Ease of individualization by enemies	Dropped by Ludleth of Courland if killed. Alternatively, at the end of the game, once the Embers are placed on the thrones, Ludleth will die leaving the ring
Ring of Calamity	0.8	The wearer takes double damage (+ 100%).	Summit of the Archdragus: unlockable using the “Via del Drago” gesture in front of the sanctuary with the two stone statues in front, in the area near the second bonfire
Ring of Sacrifice	1.0	The wearer will lose nothing after death but the ring will break, disappearing from the inventory	Walls of Lothric Castle: you need to jump on a curtain in the courtyard where there is a fountain and a large knight armed with a halberd. 3 can be bought from Yuria of Londor for 3000 souls each. Strada dei Sacrifici: 1 can be found on a body near the Bosco dei Crocefissi bonfire.
Ring of Frost DLC	0.6	Increases Frost resistance by 140 points	DLC The Ashes of Ariandel, donated by Sister Friede in the cathedral that follows the rope bridge.