Sonic the Hedgehog 3/Items
Items can be found on all the levels. Items include:
Rings
Rings are the most common item in the game. They protect Sonic/Tails from harm. When Sonic/Tails takes damage they will lose all the rings they are carrying, if they have no rings then they lose a life. Every 100 rings collected earns your player an extra life.
Item Boxes
Sonic/Tails must attack these to get the contents.
| Sprite | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Super Ring | Gives you 10 Rings. | |
| Invincible | Makes you invincible for a short period of time. Note that some moving objects are still harmful. | |
| Flame Shield | Protects you from flames. Goes out in water. | |
| Water Shield | Allows you to breathe underwater. | |
| Lightning Shield | Acts as a magnet for rings. Goes out in water. | |
| Power Sneaker | Lets you run faster for a short period of time. | |
| 1-Up | Gives you an extra life. Note that the picture is of the character you are playing as. | |
| Robotnik | Causes damage. |