# Rings

1. **What is a Ring?**
   * A Ring is a piece of Gear that provides either physical-based attack and defense, or magic-based attack and defense.
   * The optimal Ring depends on your Character’s [Job](https://wiki.ragnaroklibre.com/characters/job) and [Skills](https://wiki.ragnaroklibre.com/characters/skills).

2. **What is a Shadow Ring?**
   * A Shadow Ring is a type of Shadow Gear that primarily boosts offensive stats.
   * Some pieces may also alter your Character’s Skills.