The Blue Ring is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3]
Mainline appearances[]
The Legend of Zelda[]
In The Legend of Zelda, the Blue Ring can be purchased for a very pricey 250 Rupees in a Shop within a cave accessed through a staircase hidden beneath an Armos. In the Second Quest, it is in a different location in the northeastern portion of Hyrule, costing the same price. Aside from giving Link a whitish blue tunic, having Link equip the Blue Ring makes it so that he takes half the amount of damage he normally would.[4]
Due to the graphical limitations of the NES, certain characters, items, and enemies share the same palette with Link's tunic and will also appear whitish blue when Link has the Blue Ring equipped, such as Princess Zelda's dress, the whiskers of a Pols Voice, and even the Sword. The Blue Ring can be replaced with the Red Ring found in Level-9, which the more advanced Ring further reduces the amount of damage down to a quarter of what Link normally takes.
Oracle of Seasons[]
In Oracle of Seasons, the Blue Ring can be transferred from Oracle of Ages by talking to either the Blue or Red Snake.
Oracle of Ages[]
In Oracle of Ages, the Blue Ring can be found under a statue on the Sea of No Return, requiring the Power Glove to obtain it. The Magic Ring can be appraised at Vasu Jewelers for 20 Rupees. When worn, it halves damage taken by Link.[2]
In other media[]
The Shadow Prince[]
In The Shadow Prince, the Blue Ring makes another appearance, although its use is completely different from the one seen in the games and actually leads to a Game Over if Link receives this item. The young hero can obtain the Blue Ring from Charles of Moria if he decides to stay at North Castle and chooses to fight Charles after he hears him talking to some monsters. Link drops down from the tree and demands that Charles stop his evil magic, challenging him to a fight. Confused, the Morian knight tells the young hero that he just wants to be his friend, and gives him a Blue Ring as part of a Morian custom of exchanging gifts.
Later on in the book, after Link finds out that Charles is actually Ganon in disguise, he follows the false Morian knight into the woods but is promptly surrounded by a gang of Moblins. Link confidently reaches into his pocket and pulls out the blue ring that Charles gave him, which causes for the knight and the Moblins to take a step back. The young hero then reminds Charles that it was the magic ring that he gave Link as a token of friendship, and Charles begins to look nervous. Link guesses that from the way Charles is reacting that the ring must be powerful, but Charles just mocks him when suddenly blue smoke rises from the ring. This causes the young hero to begin to feel weak and eventually collapses. The page ends with a Game Over as Charles laughs at Link and pokes the young hero's weakened body.
Spinoff appearances[]
Hyrule Warriors[]
In Hyrule Warriors, the Blue Ring appears as the first tier weapon of Wizzro's Ring weapon type. Like all of the Ring weapons, it is of the Darkness element and enables Wizzro to use and manifest his dark magic into an assortment of attacks.
Trivia[]
- With the price of 250 Rupees, the Blue Ring is the most expensive item in the original The Legend of Zelda, just shy of the 255 maximum count. Due to the limitations of getting many Rupees quickly, some fans find acquiring the Blue Ring a tedious task.
- The Blue Mail in A Link to the Past, although it makes Link's tunic pure blue as opposed to a pale shade, is based on the effects of the Blue Ring.
- Link's eyes in The Legend of Zelda, like the aforementioned items and characters, also use the same color palette as his tunic, and will consequently appear very light blue as the Blue Ring is equipped.
- Although the Blue Ring itself does not appear in the Super Smash Bros. series or Soul Calibur II, the tunic from this item based on The Legend of Zelda is available as an alternate costume for Link in these games.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | ブルーリング (Burū Ringu) (TLoZ)[5] ユビワ アオ (Yubiwa Ao) (TLoZ) | Same as English. Ring (Blue) |
 | Dutch | Blauw ring (TLoZ)[6] | Blue ring |
 | FrenchEU | Bague bleue (TLoZ)[7] | Blue ring |
 | German | Blauer Ring (HWDE)[8] | Same as English. |
 | Italian | Anello Blu (OoS)[9] | Blue Ring |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | |||
Gallery[]
Link with the Blue Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda
Link with the Blue Ring and the Magical Shield equipped from The Legend of Zelda
A Merchant while Link has the Blue Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda
Princess Zelda while Link wears the Blue Ring from The Legend of Zelda
The Sword while Link has the Blue Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda
An Arrow while Link has the Blue Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda
The Bow while Link has the Blue Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda
A Boomerang while Link has the Blue Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda
The Raft while Link has the Blue Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda
A Pols Voice while Link has the Blue Ring equipped from The Legend of Zelda
Link obtaining the Blue Ring in The Legend of Zelda
Artwork of the Blue Ring from Hyrule Warriors
The Blue Ring from Hyrule Warriors
The Blue Ring icon from Hyrule Warriors
Link's Blue Ring alternate costume in Super Smash Bros.
Young Link's Blue Ring alternate costume in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Adult Link's Blue Ring alternate costume in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Link's Blue Ring alternate costume in Soul Calibur II
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 117 (TLoZ)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Blue Ring
Damage taken=1/2" — Quest Status (Oracle of Seasons) - ↑ "Blue Ring
Damage taken=1/2" — Quest Status (Oracle of Ages) - ↑ "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)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 22
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23
- ↑ "Blauer Ring" — Smithy (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Anello Blu" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons)