Editing Iron cuirass

{{Item
|title = Iron cuirass
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Cuirass.png]]
|japanese = てつのむねあて<br>鉄のむねあて
|romaji = {{tt|Tetsu no muneate|Iron breastplate/chest protector}}
|names = Iron breastplate
|games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence.
}}

The '''Iron cuirass''' is recurring armour in the series. It is mid-ranking armour that can be equipped by a wider ranger of characters and vocations as it is not as cumbersome as a full suit of armour.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
The Iron cuirass has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can be equipped by [[Harry]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]], {{Jailcat R}}, [[Saber]], {{Brownie R}}, {{Orc king R}}, {{Hoodlum R}}, {{Archdemon R}}, {{Gigantes R}}, {{Battle pip R}}, {{Conkerer R}}, {{Small fry R}}, {{Drag-goof R}}, {{Great dragon R}}, {{Dracky R}}, {{Fat rat R}}, {{Fandangow R}}, {{Ticking timeburrm R}}, {{Funghoul R}}, {{Grudgerigar R}}, {{Pocus poppet R}}, {{Chimaera R}}, {{Snowbird R}}, {{Killing machine R}}, {{Barbatos R}}, [[Dwight]], [[Starkers]], and {{Revaulting horse R}}.

It can be purchased from [[Fortuna]], [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Hay]], and [[Helmunaptra]] for 1,000 gold and sold for 500 gold. One can also be found in the [[Whealbrook Adit]] and another in the [[Scary Lair]]. Iron cuirasses can also be dropped by [[Metal slime knight]]s, [[Pokesperson]]s, [[Jiggery-pokerer]]s, and [[Red-hot poker (Monster)|Red-hot poker]]s.

==={{DQ6}}===
The Iron cuirass has a {{Defence}} bonus of +23, a {{Style}} bonus of +4, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased from [[Wellshire]] and [[Amor]] in both the Lower World and Upper World for 1,000 gold and sold for 750 gold. One can also be found in the [[Moonmirror Tower]] and another in the [[Hallowed Hollow]].

==={{DQ7}}===
The Iron cuirass has a {{Defence}} bonus of +26, a {{Style}} bonus of +4, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Pilgrim's Perdition]] and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,000.
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, it has a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Robo-robin]]s.

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Iron armour that only covers the wearer's chest.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Iron cuirass has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can be equipped by [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]]. It can be purchased from [[Ascantha]] for 1,000 gold and sold for 500. It can be dropped by [[killing machine]]s, [[robo-robin]]s, and [[Buffalogre]]s. The iron cuirass can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can also be upgraded into a [[Silver cuirass]].
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Iron cuirass PS2.png|32px|Iron cuirass]]<br>Iron cuirass
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Iron shield PS2.png|32px|Iron shield]]<br>Iron shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Iron shield PS2.png|32px|Iron shield]]<br>Iron shield
|i3=-
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Silver cuirass PS2.png|32px|link=Silver cuirass]]<br>Silver cuirass
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Iron cuirass PS2.png|32px|Iron cuirass]]<br>Iron cuirass
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Silver platter.png|32px|link=Silver platter]]<br>Silver platter
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Silver platter.png|32px|link=Silver platter]]<br>Silver platter
}}
</div>

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX iron cuirass.png]]
|name=Iron cuirass
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Cuirass.png|200px]]
|description=Good defensive garb made of iron that covers the chest.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +16<br>Style +15
|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]]<br>[[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[Image:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[Image:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Silver cuirass]] or [[Tortoise shell]].<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Lesionnaire]]s.
|price=1,000 / 500
|location=Sold at [[Coffinwell]].
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
The Iron cuirass has a {{Defence}} bonus of +11, a {{Style}} bonus of +3, increases the wearer's Weight by 11, and has an equipment level of 14. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Minstrel]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Item Master]]s, [[Dancer]]s, [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], [[Pirate]]s, and [[Armamentalist]]s if they have allocated enough points into their Fource skill. In the ''Offline'' version of the game, it can also be equipped by [[Mjoll]], [[Raguas]], [[Hussar]], and [[Duston]].

Like many pieces of armour in ''X'', the iron cuirass gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the cuirass, a waistguard, a headband, armbands, and shin guards. It can be made by an armour blacksmith or with the [[Fun-Size Forge]]. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +10 bonus to Style.
* Recipe: [[Iron ore]] x3 + [[Hardy hide]]

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Iron cuirass</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:ICON-Iron cuirass XI.png]]
|description=A breastplate built from beaten iron sheeting.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Defence +25/26/28/30
|notes=Requires 6 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=1,500 / 750
|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Gondolia]] and roving emporiums in the [[Dundrasil Region]] and [[Zwaardsrust Region]] during the first act.
|diff=★☆☆☆☆
|i1=[[Image:Iron ore XI icon.png|50px|link=Iron ore]] x3 + [[Image:Glass frit xi icon.png|50px|link=Glass frit]] + [[Image:Celestial skein xi icon.png|50px|link=Celestial skein]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''I ♥ Iron Armour''' contains the recipe for the iron cuirass. It can be found in a treasure chest at the [[Laguna di Gondolia]].

==={{DQWalk}}===
The Iron cuirass is 2★ armour with a {{Defence}} bonus of +6.

==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A breastplate beaten into shape from a single sheet of solid iron.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
The Iron cuirass is Treasure No. 172 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on [[the Hinterquarters]]. Its base value is 150,000 gold.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Peto de acero|es-meaning=Spanish for "steel breastplate".
|fr=Plastron de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron breastplate".
|de=Eisenkürass|de-meaning=German for "iron cuirass".
|it=Corazza de ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron breastplate/cuirass".
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQV Iron Breastplate.png|[[Pankraz]] wearing the iron cuirass
Iron cuirass VII artwork.png|The iron cuirass from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Iron cuirass treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
</gallery></center>

==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]

[[fr:Plastron de fer]]