====== Ring of Strength ======

{{ rpd:images:ring_of_strength_item.png|Ring of Strength }}

The **Ring of Strength** is an uncommon ring in Remixed Dungeon that increases the wearer's strength, allowing them to use better equipment.

==== Item Overview ====
  * **Type:** [[rpd:ring_item|Ring]]
  * **Rarity:** Uncommon
  * **Special Effect:** Increases effective strength by 1 point
  * **Usage:** Equippable item worn in ring slot
  * **Price:** 80 [[rpd:gold|gold]] when identified

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Strength Boost:** Increases effective strength by 1 point permanently
  * **Equipment Access:** Allows wearing of equipment with higher strength requirements
  * **Passive Effect:** Works continuously while equipped
  * **Stacking:** Multiple rings of strength do not stack
  * **Identification:** Becomes identified when equipped or seen in inventory after being identified
  * **Equipment Synergy:** Particularly useful for heavy weapons and armor

==== Strategy ====
  * Wearing this ring allows access to better equipment
  * Particularly valuable in early-mid game when strength is limiting factor
  * Essential when carrying equipment just above your current strength
  * Consider equipping before upgrading heavy equipment
  * Best worn continuously for maximum benefit
  * More valuable in early game than for high-level characters
  * Can allow use of higher-tier armor that would otherwise be too heavy

==== Obtaining ====
  * Found throughout dungeon [[rpd:levels|levels]]
  * Available in shops at high prices (80 [[rpd:gold|gold]] when identified)
  * Dropped by various [[rpd:mobs|enemies]] (rarely)
  * Found in special containers and rooms
  * More common on mid-levels of dungeon

==== Effect ====
When equipped, the Ring of Strength permanently increases the wearer's effective strength by 1 point. This allows the character to use equipment that requires higher strength without any additional cost or cooldown.

According to the game's string resources: "This ring increases your effective strength by one point, allowing you to use better equipment."

==== Code References ====
  * **Java Implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfStrength.java|RingOfStrength.java]]
  * **Ring Base Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/rings/Ring.java|Ring.java]]
  * **Effect Implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfStrength.java#L25-L30|RingOfStrength.java#L25-L30]] (strength bonus calculation)
  * **Price Configuration:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfStrength.java#L20-L22|RingOfStrength.java#L20-L22]] (price is 80 gold when identified)
  * **String resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L2364-L2366|RingOfStrength_Name, RingOfStrength_Info, RingOfStrength_Gender]]
  * **Russian String Resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L2364-L2366|RingOfStrength strings]] (Russian localization)
  * **Configuration:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/itemsDesc/Rings.json|Rings.json]] (item configuration)

==== Related Items ====
  * [[rpd:ring_item|Rings]] - General information about rings
  * [[rpd:strength_attribute|Strength]] - General information about strength
  * [[rpd:equipment|Equipment]] - Equipment that benefits from strength
  * [[rpd:armor_item|Armor]] - Heavier armor that might require more strength
  * [[rpd:weapon_item|Weapons]] - Heavy weapons that might require more strength
  * [[rpd:ring_of_might_item|Ring of Might]] - Similar strength-boosting item

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