Marriage is a special system in Ragnarok Online that allows two characters to become partners, gaining access to unique skills and the ability to adopt a Baby class character.
Overview
Marriage provides:
- Unique partner skills — Special abilities only available to married couples
- Adoption — The ability to adopt Baby class characters
- Social bonding — A way to strengthen in-game relationships
- Wedding ceremony — A fun roleplay experience
Requirements
To get married, both characters must meet these requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Level | 45+ for both characters |
| Job Class | Must NOT be a Baby class (Baby classes can be adopted, not married) |
| Existing Marriage | Neither can already be married |
| Gender | Must be opposite genders (official servers) |
| Items | Wedding Ring (purchased from NPC) |
| Zeny | Marriage fee (varies) |
ℹ️ Note: Some servers allow same-gender marriage. Check with HymnRO settings.
Getting Married
Step 1: Obtain Wedding Rings
Purchase Wedding Rings from the Marriage NPC. Both partners need rings.
Step 2: Find the Wedding NPC
The Wedding Official is located in:
- Prontera Church (prt_church 99, 97)
- Other locations may be available through
@go main
Step 3: The Ceremony
- Both partners talk to the Wedding NPC
- One partner initiates the marriage proposal
- The other partner accepts
- Pay the marriage fee
- Exchange rings
- You're now married!
Partner Skills
Married couples gain access to special skills:
Summon Partner
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| I'm Calling You | Summons your partner to your current location |
- Requires: 1 Wedding Ring
- Cooldown: 5 minutes
- Your partner must accept the summon
💡 Tip: Great for quickly regrouping with your partner or helping them reach difficult locations!
Loving Touch / Romantic Cuddle
| Class | Skill | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Male Partner | Loving Touch | Restores partner's HP |
| Female Partner | Romantic Cuddle | Restores partner's SP |
- Cooldown: 10 seconds
- Can only be used on your married partner
Adoption
Married couples can adopt a Baby class character, creating a "family."
Adoption Requirements
| Requirement | Parent Characters | Baby Character |
|---|---|---|
| Base Level | 70+ | Any level |
| Job Class | Non-baby class | Baby class only |
| Marriage | Must be married | Not married |
| Existing Adoption | Cannot already have an adopted child | Cannot already be adopted |
Adoption Process
- Both parents and the Baby go to the Adoption NPC
- One parent initiates the adoption
- The other parent confirms
- The Baby character accepts
- The family is formed!
Family Skills
After adoption, the family gains:
| Skill | Effect | User |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Stamp | Unique Baby class skill | Baby character |
| Mom & Dad's Love | Restores HP/SP when with parents | Baby character (passive) |
Divorce
If the marriage doesn't work out, divorce is possible:
Divorce Process
- Visit the Divorce NPC
- Pay the divorce fee (usually higher than marriage)
- Confirm the divorce
- Marriage is annulled
Divorce Consequences
- Partner skills are removed
- Wedding rings may be consumed or returned
- Adoption is NOT automatically dissolved
- May have a cooldown before remarrying
⚠️ Warning: Divorce is permanent! Make sure you want to proceed.
Wedding Items
| Item | Purpose | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Ring (#2634) / Bride's Ring (#2635) | Required for marriage, used for summoning | NPC purchase |
| Wedding Dress (#2338) | Cosmetic (female) | Event, NPC, or quest |
| Tuxedo (#7170) | Cosmetic (male) | Event, NPC, or quest |
| Bouquet (#7169) | Throwable item | Special occasions |
Tips for Couples
💡 Tip:
- Coordinate classes — Complementary classes make a stronger team
- Use summon wisely — Save it for emergencies or convenience
- Remember the cooldowns — Partner skills have significant cooldowns
- Consider adoption — Baby classes get unique skills and are fun to level
- Keep rings in inventory — You need Wedding Rings for summon skill
Marriage NPC Locations
| NPC | Location | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Official | Prontera Church | Marriage ceremony |
| Divorce NPC | Prontera Church | Divorce service |
| Ring Seller | Near church | Wedding Ring purchase |
| Adoption NPC | Various cities | Adoption service |
| Heaven NPCs | @go main |
Check for convenience NPCs |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I marry a character from the same account?
No, you need two different accounts/players.
What happens if my partner deletes their character?
The marriage is dissolved. You become single again.
Can Baby classes get married?
No, Baby classes can only be adopted, not married.
Do I keep partner skills after divorce?
No, partner skills are removed upon divorce.
Can I have multiple marriages?
No, each character can only have one active marriage.
See Also
- Game_Mechanics — Core game systems
- FAQ — Frequently asked questions
- Commands — Available commands