Forum:Question about best items in HOD

Regarding the Best Equipment page for HOD found here, http://castleage.wikia.com/wiki/Equipment/CA:HoD, I noticed that Alethea's Heirloom ring is currently the best Ring item. Do you have to have Alethea to benefit from having this ring, or is it still the best ring even if you don't have her? I don't want to waste any FP.