Once you collect the initial 50 rings and transform, the "drain" effect is effectively neutralized. You can stay in your powered-up state for the entire level.
Are you a purist who loves the ring-management tension, or are you ready to ? Let me know in the comments! sonic 3 a.i.r. infinite rings mod
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Mod doesn’t appear in list | Make sure the folder contains mod.json . The folder name must match the mod’s internal ID (check mod.json → "id" field). | | Rings still drop on hit | Mod conflict. Disable all other gameplay mods (e.g., difficulty mods, character swap mods). | | Game crashes on level load | The mod is outdated. Update Sonic 3 A.I.R. to the latest version (check within the game: About → Check for Updates ). | | Infinite rings works but no special effects | Some mods require you to before the infinite effect triggers. Do that once per level. | | Can’t die at all | You may have installed a full invincibility mod instead. Remove it and keep only the rings mod. | Once you collect the initial 50 rings and
Download the .airmod or .zip file from the official Sonic 3 A.I.R. Mod Manager website. Let me know in the comments
If the Mods folder doesn’t exist, create it manually.
If mods fail, use Cheat Engine (PC only):