Arena:Warlock's Ring

Artifact: Warlock's Ring (lore page)
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Statistics
Weight	0 kg
Enchantment
Fortify Speed: +100 points for 5 rounds per level, loss of 1 point per round Heal Health: 50 points, +1 point per level Spell Reflection: 100% chance, 3 rounds per level
Map Dungeon Province
Morrowind
Can be used by the following classes
All classes

"The Warlock's Ring of the Arch-Mage Syrabane is one of the most popular relics of myth and fable. In Tamriel's ancient history, Syrabane saved all of the continent by judicious use of his Ring, and ever since, it has helped adventurers with less lofty goals. It is best known for its ability to reflect spells cast at its wearer and to improve his or her speed and health, though it may have additional powers. No adventurer can wear the Warlock's Ring for long, for it is said the Ring is Syrabane's alone to command."
— Codex Scientia

The Warlock's Ring is a ring artifact that can be obtained by taking part in its artifact quest.

The Warlock's Ring is a useful artifact for any class, particularly in the later stages of the game when spellcasting enemies become increasingly numerous. Its strongest asset is its spell reflection enchantment, which is 100% effective even at level 1, and with a duration that scales identically to that of Auriel's Shield, technically making it the most effective spell reflection enchantment that any artifact in the game possesses (at least until it becomes tied with Auriel's Shield starting at level 20). The Speed bonus will max out any character's Speed attribute like the Ring of Khajiit and lasts for an identical amount of time as well, though it deprecates twice as fast as the Ring of Khajiit's effect once the enchantment wears off. While its healing component is not particularly impressive, especially compared to other artifacts like Chrysamere, it is still roughly equivalent to the Heal True circinate spell and can be useful for characters with a lower amount of total hit points.

Notably, the Warlock's Ring is the only jewelry artifact that does not confer a passive bonus to armor rating when equipped.

Despite the artifact's description implying it has additional effects besides those it mentions, the Warlock's Ring only has the three listed components as part of its enchantment.

Quest Dialogue

Quest-starting Rumors

• "I've heard that there's some guy in town who knows the newest wherebouts [sic] of one of the surviving relics of the Arch-Warlock Syrabane, a ring or something. I bet he's going to ask for a lot of money in exchange for the information, but the Warlock's Ring is supposed to be quite powerful. He's in the [Tavern name] to the [Direction], if you're interested."
• "If the Mages Guild or the Necromancers knew he was here, his life wouldn't be worth a copper, but over to the [Direction] at the [Tavern name] you'll find a chap who knows how to find the lost Ring of the Warlock. I'm certain he'll want some money for his information, but I couldn't say exactly how much. Whatever amount, it's worth it."
• "Ever heard the tale of the Arch-Warlock Syrabane who once saved [Province], in fact, all of Tamriel? Well, there's a gent over [Direction] at the [Tavern name] who says he knows how to find Syrabane's ring. If he's telling the truth, any amount of gold is worth his information. The Ring of the Warlock has all the defensive power of Syrabane if you can wield it."

Tavern Encounters

• "You want to know about the Warlock's Ring, kid?" The man to your left quaffs his ale and turns to you, his eyes red from fatigue. "Name's [NPC name]. I can see from that look in your eye you're interested in power. Well, the Ring has all the defensive power of its maker, the Arch-Warlock Syrabane. Whether you can control it or not isn't my concern. All I can do is show you how to find the Ring, and I'm going to need [Amount of gold] gold for that."
• "I don't know what good it'll do you, kid," replies a deep [Province] voice behind you. You turn to see a figure standing in the shadows of the [tavern name]. "From the looks of you, you ain't no Syrabane. It'll protect ya from certain things, but folks are known to get a bit foolhardy with that power. Might be dangerous. Still, I'll tell you exactly how to find it if you're interested. And because I like your guts, I'll only ask for [Amount of gold] gold. What do you think?"
• The man next to you laughs when you mention the Warlock's Ring. "You'll want to talk to me about that then, [PC race]." His dark eyes lose their humor. "In the hands of the Arch-Warlock Syrabane that Ring saved all Tamriel. In your hands, perhaps it will be nothing more than a good defense against an aggressive Battlemage or Nightblade. Still, I am in no position to chose [sic] to whom I wish to share my information about the Ring's location. If you have [Amount of gold] gold for me, all my knowledge is yours. Agreed?"

Negotiation

• "There's a fine line between shrewd bartering and outright insults, and you've crossed it. Make a legitimate offer this time."
• "Ha. Make me a less amusing offer or stop wasting my time, [PC race]."
• "Not even close, [PC race]. Is that the best you can offer?"
• "What a disappointment. Goodbye then. I'll be at [tavern] for [number of] more days if you change your mind."
• "Sorry we couldn't help one another, [PC race]. I'm staying here at [tavern] for [number of] more days, so if there's a change in your courage or your purse size, look me up. Goodbye."
• "Fine. Please excuse me while I look for truly adventurous parties. The offer and I will be here for [number of] days and then we're leaving fair [Settlement name]. Free advice: come back with gold."
• "I understand your position, trying to get the best price you can. Let's say [Amount of gold] gold, shall we?"
• "No, no, no. Let's try again. I'll tell you everything I know for [Amount of gold] gold."
• "I'd like to, but I can't accept that. Would you agree to [Amount of gold] gold?"

New Encounter (after rejecting the quest)

• "I wasn't sure I'd see you again, [PC race]," says [NPC name], coming to the bar at the sound of your voice. "I haven't had any other takers yet, but my offer for showing you the way to the Warlock's Ring stands at [Amount of gold] gold. Are you prepared to pay that much?"
• You hear a cough behind you and [NPC name] appears, looking somewhat dejected. "Good to see you, [PC race]," he says. "I haven't had any luck yet. Seems anyone who believes the Warlock's Ring exists doesn't have the gold to pay for my information. Are you ready to pay the [Amount of gold] gold?"
• [NPC name] stands up from the far end of the bar and comes to join you at the mention of the Warlock's Ring. He is still in his black costume, and his mood reflects that color. "Oh, it's you again, [PC race]. Listen, I was just talking to someone else who seems interested, so if you don't have the [Amount of gold] gold we discussed last time, don't waste my time."'

Location

• "All right, I suppose we can do business then. The secret of Syrabane is in the province of Morrowind, in a place called the [Dungeon name]. You will find a map there to the dungeons where the Warlock's Ring is said to return by Syrabane's post-mortal magic. I have inscribed the location of this map onto your continental map. I hope you use the Warlock's Ring wisely. It is a powerful aid in reflecting spells..."

Notes

• Page 120 of The Codex Scientia erroneously refers to the artifact as the Amulet of the Warlock.