Stardew Valley: Best Ring Combinations

Summary

• Combine rings with the Forge in Stardew Valley for stacked effects on limited slots.
• Optimize ring combinations like the Slime Charmer Ring & Ring of Protection for mining defense.
• Enhance luck and power with rings like the Iridium Band & Lucky Ring in the mines.

In Stardew Valley, rings have always been an essential boost to farming life. They could make the player faster, hit harder, emit a soft glow during the night, or make it easier to attract items. But with only two slots available, choosing from the plethora of great rings was always a challenge.

The 1.5 update to the game eased that burden with the introduction of the Forge. With it, players can combine rings to get the stacked effects of both. There are only a few stipulations: two of the same ring cannot be combined, and rings can’t be further combined (i.e. three rings can’t be combined into one). This feature really upped the ante, answering the question of how players can optimize their limited ring slots. Logically, the next question is “Which ring combinations are the best?”

Updated on December 29, 2024 by Stephanie Harris: Not a whole lot has changed about rings with the 1.6 update and its subsequent patches. Players now have the option of placing in the world a mini-forge, which can be found on the tenth floor of the Volcano Dungeon, making the process of combining rings more accessible. Players can also craft the mini-forge after claiming the Combat Mastery skill.

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Slime Charmer Ring & Ring of Protection

Great Mining Defense

This ring is a great starter combination for those who find themselves deep in the mines, especially on low-luck days or without sufficient weapons.

The Slime Charmer Ring prevents damage from slimes, which can be especially helpful on floors overrun with enemies, while the Ring of Protection serves as some defense against other enemies. Combined, these rings are great against the variety of monsters found in the mines.

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Iridium Band & Lucky Ring

Strength And Luck Combined

A solid option for increased luck and power in the mines, the combination of the Iridium Band with the Lucky ring brings together a powerful pre-combined ring with an excellent buff that is sure to improve chances in difficult situations.

The Iridium Band is a fan favorite, offering the combined powers of the Glow Ring, the Magnet Ring, and the Ruby Ring, making it perhaps the only way to cheat the game’s inability to combine already-combined rings. The luck buff can help players out a lot, especially on days when the spirits are feeling unhappy or neutral. What’s more, using the luck ring when luck is already strong boosts it further, meaning the chances of grabbing better loot go up even more.

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Slime Charger Ring & Sturdy Ring

The Best In Debuff Protection

Nobody likes debuffs. They’re just another obstacle between the player and their main objective. Getting slimed in the mines is especially annoying — players don’t want to be slowed down by the most common enemies. They want gems and ore.

This ring combination eliminates both problems, allowing players to completely ignore slimes if they want to. It’s also essential for players with a Slime Hutch on their farms.

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Crabshell Ring & Immunity Band

Make Yourself Sturdier

A good pair of boots isn’t the only kind of armor in the game. Rings are another great way to protect players from taking damage and recovering between blows.

Ordinarily, defense-focused rings aren’t a top priority. After all, there are so many other rings that can do what the Galaxy Boots can’t. But combining both rings and the Galaxy Boots? Even the Serpents of Skull Cavern couldn’t breach those defenses.

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Thorns Ring & Protection Ring

Sewing What You Reap, And Then Some

No matter what, exploring the mines is going to lead to taking damage from monsters — especially for those players who love charging in headfirst. So, if a fight is inevitable, players might as well make the most of it, right?

This ring combo ensures that monsters will always hurt themselves when attacking the player. It also gives players a little extra breathing room so they can down some healing items. Fight smarter, not harder.

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Warrior Ring & Savage Ring

For Those Who Fight For The Sake Of Fighting

Some players love fighting monsters. Others may just want to get a monster out of the way as quickly as possible, so they can get back to mining. Either way, this ring combination is perfect.

Think of it as a reward for a fight well done. Players get a nice boost to their attack power and speed, so they can start zooming around the level, slashing away to their heart’s desire.

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Soul Sapper Ring & Vampire Ring

Replenish Health & Energy Without Relying On Food

Even with a fully upgraded inventory, players only have so much room to hold all their loot. This can lead to them making some tough choices on what to keep and what to trash during mining. Food and other health items are essential to a successful day of mining, but they also take up valuable space.

Luckily, there’s a solution! This ring combo gives back what the pickaxe and monsters take away. It won’t eliminate the need for food completely, but every little bit helps.

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Lucky Ring & Ring Of Yoba

You Can’t Hurt What You Can’t Touch

A little extra luck is essential in Stardew Valley, whether players are mining or not. The Lucky Ring is great to have on those rotten days when the fortune teller on TV says that the spirits are angry. But it gets even better.

The Lucky Ring also increases a player’s chances of receiving Yoba’s Blessing if they’re wearing a Ring of Yoba. Combining the two can make players nigh-on untouchable!

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Burglar’s Ring & Phoenix Ring

A Looter’s Best Friend

Items and health have an interesting dynamic in Stardew Valley. Getting knocked out leads players to lose some of their hard-earned loot from the mines. Even Marlon’s services can’t recover all of the lost items, which is pretty frustrating.

Thankfully, there are ways to avoid that. The Burglar’s Ring helps players gain items, while the Phoenix Ring prevents players from losing said items. Once they’ve risen from the ashes, they can either keep mining or start running for the exit.

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Iridium Band & Napalm Ring

A Dungeon-Delver’s Multipurpose Little Helper

The Iridium Band may have single-handedly inspired the idea of ring combinations in the first place. After all, it’s a combo in itself of three different rings: the Glow Ring, Magnet Ring, and Ruby Ring. This makes it a no-brainer for players to craft as soon as their Combat reaches Level 9.

The Napalm Ring is also a fan favorite; making slain enemies blow up really helps players conserve bombs. And so, it’s no surprise that these two rings — arguably the best ones in the whole game — make for a universal dynamic duo.