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{{flavour|This ring increases or decreases the mental ability of its wearer, depending on the degree to which it has been enchanted.}}
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{{flavour|A ring that increases the intelligence of its wearer.}}
  
A '''±X ring of intelligence''' affects the [[intelligence]] of the wearer by X (ranges from +6 to -6). If the enchantment is negative, the ring is usually cursed, and can cause [[stat death]] if not removed.
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A '''+6 ring of intelligence''' increases the [[intelligence]] of the wearer by 6.
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
These rings are highly prized by all kinds of spellcasters since they reduce [[spell hunger]] while increasing spell success and [[spell powerr|power]].
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Good for spellcasters. While +6 intelligence will always be worse than a [[ring of wizardry]] for decreasing failure rate, intelligence also increases [[spell power]]. Having more power means that spells are more effective, which is always useful.
  
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Can also be used to prevent [[stat zero]] from having 0 intelligence. Other than that, it's useless for those who can't cast spells.
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.27]], you could find rings of intelligence with a -4 enchantment; such rings were always [[curse]]d.
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*Prior to [[0.25]], enchantment values ranged from 2 to 6 (positive and negative).
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 4 May 2025

Version 0.33: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Type Jewellery
Name Ring of intelligence
Icon Ring of intelligence.png
A ring that increases the intelligence of its wearer.

A +6 ring of intelligence increases the intelligence of the wearer by 6.

Desirability

Good for spellcasters. While +6 intelligence will always be worse than a ring of wizardry for decreasing failure rate, intelligence also increases spell power. Having more power means that spells are more effective, which is always useful.

Can also be used to prevent stat zero from having 0 intelligence. Other than that, it's useless for those who can't cast spells.

History

  • Prior to 0.27, you could find rings of intelligence with a -4 enchantment; such rings were always cursed.
  • Prior to 0.25, enchantment values ranged from 2 to 6 (positive and negative).
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