Iron armour

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Iron armour
Japanese てつのよろい
鉄のよろい
Romaji Tetsu no yoroi
Old localisations Half Plate
Half Plate Armor
Iron Armor
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

The Iron armour is armour in the series.

Design[edit | edit source]

The iron armour consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, and faulds made out of beaten iron plates. The armour is grey with gold edges and the pieces are attached with a series of brown leather belts. In character art, the iron armour often includes a pair of sabatons made out of iron, as well. Due to its weight, it is usually reserved for characters who are physically stronger. It is the standard equipment of castle guards. The armour has appeared in every main entry in the series except for Dragon Quest II. In Dragon Quest IX, a blue long-sleeved shirt is worn underneath the armour.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Iron armour (てつのよろい Tetsu no yoroi)
Buy Sell Attributes
1,000 gold 500 gold Defence +16
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
Armour NO
Shop(s) Garinham, Kol*, and Rimuldar
Location(s)
In-Game Description
Mobile Armour favored by the knights of Tantegel.[1]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +25 and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, and Merchants. It can be purchased in Khoryv, Asham, Isis, and Portoga for 1,100 gold and sold for 825 gold. It has a 1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Infernal armours, as well.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Iron armour
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Weighty armour that provides plenty of protection.
Stats Vocations
Defence +32
Notes
N/A
Price Location
1,800 / 360 Sold at the armour shops in Ibis and Portoga.
Sparkly spot northeast of Persistence.
Sparkly spot near the Shrine of the Dwarf.
Sparkly spot in the ocean northeast of the Shrine of the Dwarf.*
1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Infernal armours.
1⁄16 chance of being dropped by Iron knights.


Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +30 and can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Meena, and the ninth party member. It can be purchased in Strathbaile, Endor, Ballymoral, Havre Léon, Bath, Porthrunnel, Mintos, and the fourth stage of the Pioneer Town for 1,200 gold and sold for 900 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest on B3F of the Cistern Chapel. It has a 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Infernal armours.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +25 and can be equipped by the Hero, Prince Harry, the Hero's son, Tuppence, Slime knight, Restless armour, Blizzybody, Warhog, Moosifer, Pip fighter, Conkuistador, Wax murderer, Mudraker, Magic marionette, Golem, Samigina, Hawk man, Mandrake marshal, Hyperanemon, and Revaulting horse.

It can be purchased in Roundbeck during the second generation, Coburg, Fortuna, and Lodestar Harbour for 1,200 gold and sold for 600 gold. Tuppence joins the party with iron armour equipped. One set can be found in Coburg in a treasure chest that requires the Key to Coburg to access.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +25, a Style bonus of +19, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, and Goowain. Harmours have a 1⁄128 chance of dropping one. It can be purchased at Amor, Wellshire, and Ghent for 1,200 gold and sold for 900 gold.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +30, a Style bonus of +19, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 3,300 gold at the Allblades Arena, Alltrades Abbey in the present, La Bravoure, and El Ciclo. It can also be dropped by Donkey xotes, Harmours, and Whole hogs. Iron armour can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Heavy and sturdy iron armour.[2]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +32 and can be equipped by the Hero and Yangus. It can be purchased in Baccarat for 1,800 gold and sold for 900 gold. One set can be found in a treasure chest on an island west of Maella Abbey, which is accessible once the ship has been acquired. Iron armour can also be dropped by Restless armours, Infernal armours, and Bers.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Iron armour
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.[3]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +18
Style +24
Notes
Upgrades into Full plate armour.
Price Location
1,200 / 600 Sold in Alltrades Abbey and Porth Llaffan.
1⁄128 chance of being dropped or stolen from Restless armour.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -


Dragon Quest X[edit | edit source]

In this game, the Iron armour is divided into sections for the upper body and lower body.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Iron armour
Description
Weighty armour that provides impressive protection.[4]
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +32/34/36/38
Notes
Requires 6 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
1,800 / 900 Sold at the armour shops in Gondolia and Octagonia.
Sold from the roving emporiums in the Zwaardsrust Region, Dundrasil Region, and the Costa Valor during the first act.
Forging difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Ingredients
+ x2 + x3
Characters

The recipe book I ♥ Iron Armour contains the recipe for the iron armour. It can be found in a treasure chest in Laguna di Gondolia.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit | edit source]

 Iron armourIron armour  (Wii)
Defence +22
Found Sold at the armour shop in Avalonia in Chapter 3.
Equipable by Hero
Class Armour
Buy Price 870
Sell Price 435

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A suit of protective plate fashioned from iron ingots.[5]

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

The Iron armour provides a Defence bonus of +39. It requires 3 Iron ingots, and 1 unit of fur and a cord. It can be crafted at an anvil and the recipe is learned at level 18.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Iron armour's original localised names, half plate and half plate armor, are derived from the armour of the same name from the tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons. The half plate is described as having shaped metal plates which cover most of the wearer's body except for the legs, much like the iron armour in the Dragon Quest series.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolArmadura de hierroSpanish for "iron armour".
FrançaisArmure de ferFrench for "iron armour".
DeutschEisenrüstungGerman for "iron armour".
ItalianoArmatura ferrusItalian for "iron armour".

Related items[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The Hero from Dragon Quest wearing the Iron armour.
    The Hero from Dragon Quest wearing the Iron armour.
  • The Hero once again wearing Iron armour.
    The Hero once again wearing Iron armour.
  • The male Hero from Dragon Quest III wearing the Iron armour.
    The male Hero from Dragon Quest III wearing the Iron armour.
  • Ragnar wearing iron armour.
    Ragnar wearing iron armour.
  • The Hero from Dragon Quest VI, on the left, wearing the Iron armour.
    The Hero from Dragon Quest VI, on the left, wearing the Iron armour.
  • Steel broadsword and Iron armour from Dragon Quest IV.
    Steel broadsword and Iron armour from Dragon Quest IV.
  • The Iron armour from Dragon Quest VII.
    The Iron armour from Dragon Quest VII.
  • Dragon Quest Builders icon.
    Dragon Quest Builders icon.
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  5. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.
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