Welcome back again everyone to another round of item posts by Isa! This time I’m addressing many of the concerns expressed on my tier 7 rings thread which can be found here. I really appreciated everyone’s feedback on that thread and it gave me some pointers on how exactly to go about improving the issues with the rings I had created.
What I have realized is that if DECA ever wishes to add rings that would effectively serve as tier 7 rings, they are going to need some sort of health, defense, attack, or dexterity bonus (or wisdom for wis mod classes). The meta will remain this way until something is done about the usefulness (or lack there of) of vitality, speed, and mana as stats. It makes sense, however, that DPS rings and health rings are the most important currently as the game is literally about surviving and dealing damage. There’s no arguing that. Health and DPS should be what makes rings good (although that doesn’t mean I’m against some sort of vit mod which is definitely needed).
So what we have in this thread is a set of UT rings (and some lore to go along with them!) that will provide bonuses that will make all of them useful in some way. Many of the current tier 6 rings are completely useless, as shown by the unbound vitality ring. The rings in this thread provide a sort of side-grade to previous tiered rings such as the unbound health ring while also providing some interesting drop locations that will freshen up endgame-level gameplay!
The rings themselves essentially drop from “clear” enemies. What I mean by “clear” enemies is that these enemies are intended to be cleared by players in order to progress in their respective endgame dungeon. As an example, the switches in shatters must be cleared in order to progress in the dungeon, making an ideal drop location for a sort of “second quest” that players can do while grinding shatters. You’re most likely running the dungeon for the white bags from the boss, but this will incentivize clearing the entire dungeon (which can be both safer for all players and contribute actual teamplay).
The same goes for the other drop locations. With the Lost Halls having a ring drop from pot rooms, players may be more inclined to clear pot rooms and not just have rushers go and get all of the flames in cult runs for them. The ring provides a second reason to be doing the dungeon, that reason being the ultimate quest to create the Crown of the True King.
Additionally, these items are given special effects that are subtle, yet all are targeted towards helping players while fighting against Oryx the Mad God in his fight in the soon-to-be-released Oryx Sanctuary. Oryx has a special “counter” move that allows him to inflict one of four status effects (weak, expose, sicken, and quiet) on the entire group. These rings are made to directly help players against the Mad God’s counter.
Anyway, let’s get into it!
Royal Treasure: Superbia
A remarkable ruby that shines with the pride of the former king of the realm.
Effect: Heals 40 damage per second when weakened
Tier UT
On Equip +150 HP, +4 ATT, +4 VIT
Soulbound
Feed Power 1000
Loot Bag
Drops From Abandoned SwitchNotes
This ring would have an approximate drop rate of 1/400 from the abandoned switches in The Shatters. It is used to create the Crown of the True King.
Royal Treasure: Invidia
A dazzling emerald that was once a heirloom of great value to the royal family.
Effect: Heals 40 damage per second when exposed
Tier UT
On Equip +150 HP, +4 DEF, +4 SPD
Soulbound
Feed Power 1000
Loot Bag
Drops From Mini Killer Bee NestNotes
This ring would have an approximate drop rate of 1/600 from the mini killer bee nests in The Nest. It is used to create the Crown of the True King.
Royal Treasure: Acedia
An invaluable sapphire that fills you with hope that the realm will one day be returned to its former glory.
Effect: Heals 40 damage per second when sickened
Tier UT
On Equip +150 HP, +4 DEX, +4 WIS
Soulbound
Feed Power 1000
Loot Bag
Drops From Cavern CrystalNotes
This ring would have an approximate drop rate of 1/1000 from the cavern crystals in Fungal and Crystal Caverns. It is used to create the Crown of the True King.
Royal Treasure: Avaritia
A shining gold nugget that radiates power strong enough to fell the Mad God.
Effect: Heals 40 damage per second when quieted
Tier UT
On Equip +150 HP, +80 MP
Soulbound
Feed Power 1000
Loot Bag
Drops From Treasure PotNotes
This ring would have an approximate drop rate of 1/2000 from the treasure pots in Lost Halls. It is used to create the Crown of the True King.
Crown of the True King
The True King has returned. Take back your throne!
Effect: Heals 40 damage per second when weakened, exposed, sickened, or quieted
Tier UT
On Equip +200 HP
Soulbound
Feed Power 1500
Loot Bag
Obtained Through Enter the Court of Oryx with all four royal treasures in your inventory and type “Will the True King return?” and then listen to the dialogue from Craig. When Craig asks, “Are you the True King?” respond to him with “Yes” and the royal treasures will combine into the Crown of the True King and will be placed in a white bag on the ground next to you.Notes
This ring is obtained through a very special way and is intended to be among Omnipotence Ring in terms of prestige and rarity. It is designed specifically for combating Oryx the Mad God in his sanctuary.
Craig Dialogue
Player states “Will the True King return?” with all four treasures in their inventory.
Craig: “You… You know of the True King?”
Craig: “I’ll let you in on a little secret. Oryx wasn’t always in charge here.”
Craig: “I may be just an intern, but my father held this position before me and I know of this castle’s secrets.”
Craig: “The True King once ruled the realm with a peaceful demeanor.”
Craig: “But one day, Oryx arrived at his castle’s doorstep with his militia and declared the castle his own.”
Craig: “This very castle… the one we’re standing in… It belongs to the True King, but the True King is now long gone.”
Craig: “Oryx was once a powerful warrior, but began to grow insane.”
Craig: “In his mania, he defeated the True King and ended the reign of peace in our realm.”
Craig: “I hope that one day the True King may return and restore the realm back to its former glory.”
Craig: “OOPS! I mean… Oryx is a wonderful ruler! Nobody would ever rule the realm as well as he does!”
Craig: “Well, while you’re still here… I’d like to ask you a question.”
Craig: “Are you the True King?”Player states “Yes”
Craig: “I’ll be here when you return, my lord.”
And as always, feel free to leave feedback on my idea! It’s always appreciated!