As an avid Crisis Core gamer, I‘ve written this definitive 1800+ word guide to provide everything you need to know about acquiring and mastering the full potential of the iconic Jeweled Ring accessory.
What Does the Jeweled Ring Do?
The Jeweled Ring increases Zack‘s Luck stat by 20 points while equipped. According to tests from YouTuber SwiffJustice, this directly translates to a 20% boost in Zack‘s critical hit rate.
In addition, the item description states the Jeweled Ring doubles the number of items dropped by defeated enemies. So if a standard enemy normally drops 1 potion, they would drop 3 potions with the Jeweled Ring equipped.
Optimal Uses of The Jeweled Ring
From my 100+ hours playing Crisis Core both originally and in Reunion, here is when utilizing the Jeweled Ring is most impactful:
- Boss Battles: The extra critical hit chance allows you to finishing fights quicker and mitigate damage taken. This applies to superbosses like Minerva as well.
- Early Game Grinding: The bonus drops let you stock up on useful items to prepare for upcoming missions and boost progression.
- End Game Materia Levelling: When maxing out materia like Ultima later on, the extra drops make hitting caps faster.
I recommend having the Jeweled Ring equipped permanently after acquiring it. But feel free to toggle it on and off depending on which benefit suits your needs at the time.
How To Get The Jeweled Ring
There are two methods to obtain this invaluable accessory:
Shop Purchase
- Available at Network Shop Shade in the Network Shop Duo area
- Costs 10,000 Gil which is easily farmable when the shop appears
Enemy Drop
- Rare drop from Magic Pots in Mission 2-5-6
- Extremely low chance making shop more reliable
I purchased my Jeweled Ring for 10k Gil the moment Network Shop appeared. The store has limited stock so grab this accessory fast!
Stats Comparison To Other Accessories
While the Jeweled Ring brings unique utility, here is how it compares to other top Crisis Core accessories:
| Accessory | Effect | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jeweled Ring | +20 Luck, 2X Item Drops | 10,000 Gil |
| Power Wrist | +18 ATK | 7,500 Gil |
| Champion Belt | +50 ATK | 500,000 Gil |
| Cursed Ring | DMW Costs Instead of HP/MP | 60,000 Gil |
As you can see, no other accessory boosts both crit rate and drops like the Jeweled Ring does. It‘s extremely cheap for the benefits gained making it a must-equip item when playing Crisis Core Reunion.
Tips For Maximizing The Jeweled Ring
Follow this advice to get the most mileage out of the legendary Jeweled Ring:
- Purchase Early: Buy it as soon as reaching Network Shop Duo to reap benefits sooner
- Equip Permanently: Keep it on Zack at all times for consistent boosts
- Pair With Power Items: Additionally equip Power Wrist or Champion Belt for damage boosts
- Utilize Crits: Use bonuses to hit harder with Rush Assault and Apocalypse limit breaks
- Sell Extras: No need to hoard dupes so sell them for easy money
FAQ
Here I answer some frequently asked questions about the Jeweled Ring:
Does equipping more Jeweled Rings stack?
No. Having multiple Jeweled Rings equipped does not boost the bonuses further.
Should I sell my Jeweled Rings for Gil?
I don‘t recommend selling them since they are so useful. But if desperately needing Gil, they sell for 5k each.
What materia works well with the Jeweled Ring?
Materia like Double Cut and Slash All work great by benefiting from the improved critical hit rate.
Conclusion
The Crisis Core Reunion Jeweled Ring should be part of every player‘s arsenal. For only 10,000 Gil, you gain major boosts to crit rate and item drops that dramatically improve the whole experience. Equip this as soon as possible and keep it on permanently!
Let me know in the comments if this guide gave you a better understanding of maximizing this iconic accessory. Which other accessories do you rely on most in Crisis Core?
