Editing Iron mask

{{Item
|title = ''Iron mask''
|image = [[Image:DQVIIIIronMask.png|center|210px]]
|japanese = {{tt|てっかめん|Iron mask}}
|romaji = Tekkamen
|names = Same
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQTact}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.
}}

The '''iron mask''' is a recurring helmet in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a mid-level helmet reserved for physically strong characters that provides a high amount of defence.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior]]s.. It can be purchased in [[Theddon]], [[Mur]], and [[Lanson]] for 3,500 [[gold]] coins and sold for 2,625.

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Iron mask III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Iron mask</big>
|description=This iron helm protects the wearer's entire head at the cost of limiting their vision
|stats=Defence +32
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=6,900/1,380
|location=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>Sold in:<br>[[Manoza]]
}}

==={{DQ4}}===
The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro (Character)|the ninth chosen one]]. It can be bought in [[Zalenagrad]], [[Aubout du Monde]], [[Rosehill]], [[Riverton]], and [[the Azimuth]] for 3,500 gold and sold for 2,625. 

==={{DQ5}}===
The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25. It can be purchased for 3,500 Gold Coins and sold for 2,625. The {{Hero 5}}, [[Harry]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]], [[Tuppence]], [[Killing machine (Recruit)|Killing machine]], [[Bomboulder (Recruit)|Bombboulder]], [[Brownie (Recruit)|Brownie]], [[Revaulting horse (Recruit)|Revaulting horse]], [[Moosifer (Recruit)|Moosifer]], [[Hoodlum (Recruit)|Hoodlum]], [[Gigantes (Recruit)|Gigantes]], [[Golem (Recruit)|Golem]], [[Barbatos (Recruit)|Barbatos]], [[Walking corpse (Recruit)|Walking corpse]], [[Hyperanemon (Recruit)|Hyperanemon]], [[Samigina (Recruit)|Samigina]], [[Orc king (Recruit)|Orc king]], [[Magic marionette (Recruit)|Magic marionette]], [[Slime knight (Recruit)|Slime knight]], [[Warhog (Recruit)|Warhog]], and [[Mandrake marshal (Recruit)|Mandrake marshal]] all can equip it.

==={{DQ6}}===
The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25, a {{Style}} bonus of +10 (+35 after it has been upgraded), and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], [[Goowain]], and all other slime allies. It can be purchased for 3,500 gold at [[Clearvale]], [[Sorceria]], [[Arkbolt]], [[Castle Swanstone]], and [[Turnscote]]. It can be sold for 2,626 gold or 2,850 after it has been upgraded. [[Octavian pirate]]s drop them {{fraction|1|64}} of the time.

==={{DQ7}}===
The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +22, but reduces the wearer's {{Style}} by 10, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[La Bravoure]], the [[Temple Palace]] in the present, [[El Ciclo]], [[Greenthumb Gardens]] during the second visit to the past, [[Providence]], [[Nottagen]], and [[Rucker]] for 3,500 gold and sold for 1,750 gold. Iron masks can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].

==={{DQ7R}}===
The iron mask has a defence bonus of +25. It can only be equipped by the {{Hero 7}} and [[Aishe]]. It's purchase price is 2100 gold coins, and it's sale price is 1050 coins. The iron mask is purchasable in [[La Bravoure]], in the [[Temple Palace]], and in [[Greenthumb Gardens]] in the past. It can also be obtained on the Lucky Panel minigame in [[Pilgrim's Rest]], in both the past and the present.

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An iron mask that fully covers the wearer's face for improved defence.<ref name="auto">Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, Mobile, and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
}}
The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased for 3,500 Gold in [[Argonia]] (only after the bazaar starts), [[Arcadia]], [[Savella Cathedral]], and the Holy Isle of [[Neos]]. An iron mask can be found on the [[Pickham_Region#Cape_West_of_Pickham|Cape West of Pickham]] in a [[treasure chest]] that requires the [[magic key]] to open. It can also be dropped rarely by [[shadow]]s.

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX Iron mask.png]]
|name=Iron mask
|icon=[[Image:DQVIIIIronMask.png|175px]]
|description=A complete metal covering for the cranium.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +14<br>Style +15
|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Filigree mask]] or [[Platinum headgear]].
|price=2,100 / 1,050
|location=Sold in [[Bloomingdale]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Alarmour]]s and [[Deadcurion]]s.<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Harmour]]s.<br>2% chance of finding in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_2/H|Rank 2]] (H) blue treasure chests.
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}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Iron mask</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:ICON-Iron mask XI.png]]
|description=A heavy iron helm that covers the whole head, including the face.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=D
|stats=Defence +25/26/28/30
|diff=-
|i1=-
|notes=Requires 7 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=3,500 / 1,750
|location=Sold in [[Lonalulu]], [[Phnom Nonh]], and [[Puerto Valor]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[midnight horknight]]s and vicious midnight horknights.
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15. It can be purchased from the travelling merchant in [[Castle Avalonia]] in chapter 5 for 2,800 gold, and is occasionally dropped by [[restless armour]]s.

==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A helmet that covers the whole head and comes complete with a fortified face protector.<ref>Nintendo Switch version.</ref>
}}
The Iron mask is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 156]] in the Armour category and can be found on [[the Paternoggin]]. Its base value is 350,000 gold.

==={{DQTact}}===
The iron mask is a B-rank helmet that can be purchased up to five times monthly from the gold shop for 1,000 gold. The mask can also be acquired as a reward from completing the third stages of both [[Kon]] and [[Kiefer]]'s Battle Roads. It has a DEF bonus of +8, can only be equipped by Attack and Defence units, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Celada de hierro|es-meaning=Spanish for "iron {{tt|sallet|a light spherical helmet from medieval Europe}}".
|fr=Masque de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron mask".
|de=Eisenmaske|de-meaning=German for "iron mask".
|it=Maschera di ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron mask".
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIII_Iron Mask.png|''III'' artwork
DQV_Iron Masque.png|''IV'' artwork
Ragnar Spiked Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] from ''IV'' wearing an iron mask along with the [[Tempest shield]], [[Spiked armour]], and [[Miracle sword]]
Iron mask VI 1995.png|''VI'' artwork
Iron mask VII artwork.png|''VII'' artwork
DQVIIR Iron Mask.png|''VII Reimagined''
DQT Iron Mask icon.png|''Tact'' icon
</gallery></center>

==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact armour]]

[[fr:Masque de fer]]