Editing Iron ore

{{Item
|title = Iron ore
|image = [[Image:Iron ore XI icon.png]]
|japanese = てっこうせき<br>鉄鉱石
|romaji = {{tt|Tekkōseki|Iron ore}}
|names = N/a
|games = {{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQSwords}}<br>{{DQH}}<br>{{DQH2}}<br>{{DQB2}}
|effect = Used as an ingredient to create items.
}}

'''Iron ore''' is a recurring item in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a common mineral that is used as a crafting ingredient for weapons and armor.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
[[Image:DQ9 IronOre.png|left|48px]]Iron ore can be collected on [[Newid Isle]], in [[Coffinwell (region)|Western Coffinwell]], and near the [[Lonely Coast]], as well as having a 10% of being found in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_3/G|Rank 3]] treasure chests. It can also be dropped by [[Bad karmour]]s, [[Corrupt carter]]s, [[Hunter mech]]s, and [[Robo-robin]]s. The ore can be sold for 120 gold and is used extensively in different alchemy recipes:

*Recipe: [[Steel broadsword]] = [[Iron broadsword]] + Iron ore + [[Lava lump]]
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel broadsword]] = Steel broadsword + Iron ore x2 + [[Hephaestus' flame]]
*Recipe: [[Steel lance]] = [[Iron lance]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel lance]] = Steel lance + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Spiked steel whip]] = [[Iron whip]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigaspike whip]] = Spiked steel whip + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Steel bar]] = [[Iron bar]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel bar]] = Steel bar + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Steel claws]] = [[Iron claws]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel claws]] = Steel claws + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Hammer handrills]] = [[Handrills]] + [[Iron nail]]s x5 + Iron ore
*Recipe: [[Steel fan]] = [[Iron fan]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel fan]] = Steel fan + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Steel axe]] = [[Iron axe]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel axe]] = Steel axe + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Steel shield]] = [[Iron shield]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel shield]] = Steel shield + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Steel helmet]] = [[Iron helmet]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel helmet]] = Steel helmet + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Full plate armour]] = [[Iron armour]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel armour]] = Full plate armour + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Steel gauntlets]] = [[Iron gauntlets]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel gauntlets]] = Steel gauntlets + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Sturdy gauntlets]] = [[Light gauntlets]] + Iron ore x2 + [[Aggressence]]
*Recipe: [[Steel kneecaps]] = [[Iron kneecaps]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel kneecaps]] + Steel kneecaps + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Steel sabatons]] = [[Iron sabatons]] + Iron ore + Lava lump
*Recipe: [[Gigasteel sabatons]] = Steel sabatons + Iron ore x2 + Hephaestus' flame
*Recipe: [[Densinium]] = [[Flintstone]] x3 + Iron ore x3

===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
Iron ore is used as an ingredient in the use of equipment and furniture crafting. It can be purchased from a material store for 120 gold, picked up from sparkly spots, or dropped by various monsters, including [[Mecha-mynah]]s, [[Knight errant]]s, [[Alarmour]]s, and [[Escudogre]]s.

===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
Iron ore can be purchased for 120 gold from [[Heliodor]] ([[3DS]] version only), [[Hotto]] or the roving emporium at [[the Emerald Coast]] during the second act, and the [[Havens Above]] during the third act. It can be received from sparkly spots in [[the Hotto Steppe]], [[the Cryptic Crypt]], the [[Gallopolis Region]], the [[Zwaardsrust Region]], [[Insula Incognita]], and [[Insula Orientalis]]. A lump of iron ore is required to complete Quest #06: Smiths and Sparkly Spots. After turning the ore in to the smith, he will allow the player to keep it.

The iron ore is used in the following [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipes]] for the [[Fun-Size Forge]]:

*Recipe: [[Iron broadsword]] = Iron ore x2 + [[Copper ore]]
*Recipe: [[Cast-iron claymore]] = Iron ore x3 + Copper ore
*Recipe: [[Iron armour]] = Iron ore x3 + [[Glass frit]] x2 + [[Beast bone]]
*Recipe: [[Iron cuirass]] = Iron ore x3 + Glass frit + [[Celestial skein]]
*Recipe: [[Iron helmet]] = Iron ore x2 + Glass frit
*Recipe: [[Broader sword]] = Iron ore x3 + [[Pitch pearl]]
*Recipe: [[Steel broadsword]] = [[Silver ore]] x2 + Iron ore + [[Blue eye]]
*Recipe: [[Soarin' steel]] = Silver ore x2 + Iron ore x2 + [[Big bone]] x2
*Recipe: [[Steel shield]] = Silver ore x2 + Iron ore + Glass frit x2
*Recipe: [[Steel helmet]] = Silver ore x3 + Iron ore x2 + [[Royal soil]] x2
*Recipe: [[Full plate armour]] = Silver ore x3 + Iron ore x2 + [[Tiny tortoise shell]]
*Recipe: [[Platinum claws]] = [[Platinum ore]] x2 + Iron ore x2 + [[Yellow eye]]

==={{DQSwords}}===
Iron ore is used as a tempering ingredient for ten different swords. It can be dropped by [[Mischievous mole]]s, received as a Rank A reward for defeating the [[Golem]] in [[Galantyne Glades]], or received from clearing various early stage ranks.

==={{DQH}}===
Iron ore is dropped by [[Restless armour]]s, [[Slime knight]]s, and [[Metal slime knight]]s. It can be used to create [[Adamant pendant]]s and [[Wrecklace]]s in the [[Alchemy Pot]] or sold for 22 gold. Three lumps of iron ore are required to complete Quest #8: Improving on Perfection 1 and two are required to complete Quest #31: TOOLZ UV THE TRAID.

==={{DQH2}}===
Iron ore is used as an ingredient to improve various accessories. It can be dropped by Slime knights, [[Knight errant]]s, Restless armours, and Metal slime knights.

==={{DQB2}}===
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==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ9=Rock containing an enormous amount of iron. Alchemise it!<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=A ferrous fragment that can be melted to make metal.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQS=A durable yet easily-manipulable substance integral to the art of sword-making.<ref>Nintendo Wii version.</ref>
|DQH=A ferrous fragment that can be melted to make metal.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}

==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 items]]

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