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{{quote|style=1|quote=Heavy and sturdy iron armour.|source=Description of the iron armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''}}
{{Item
|title = Iron armour
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Armour.png|300px]]
|japanese = てつのよろい<br>鉄のよろい
|romaji={{tt|Tetsu no yoroi|Iron armour}}
|names = Half Plate<br>Half Plate Armor<br>Iron Armor
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<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>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQMBS}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence.
}}
The '''Iron armour''' is armour in the series.
 
==Design==
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 [[Wikipedia:Sabatons|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.


{{Item
==Appearances==
|title = ''Iron armour''
==={{DQ}}===
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Armour.png|right|220px]]
{{DQEquipment
|japanese = てつのよろい
|name=Iron armour
|names = Iron armour <br> Half plate <br> Half plate armor <br> Iron armor
|kanji=てつのよろい
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[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 Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''
|romanji=Tetsu no yoroi
|buy = various, see article
|buy=1,000 gold
|sell = various, see article
|sell=500 gold
|effect = various, see article
|attributes={{Defence}} +16
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|type=[[Armour]]
|shops=[[Garinham]], [[Kol]]{{tt|*|NES version only}}, and [[Rimuldar]]
|locations=
|description=Armour favored by the knights of Tantegel.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Iron Armour.png]]
|name=Iron armour
|kanji=てつのよろい
|description=Weighty armour that provides plenty of protection.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +30
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=-
|buy=1,800 gold
|sell=510 gold
|location=Sold at the weapon and armour shop in [[Kol]].<br>Wardrobe on 2F of private residence at [[Cantlin]].<br>Sparkly spot on hill east of the [[Citadel of the Monarch of Medals]].<br>Dropped by [[Knight errant]].
}}
 
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Iron Armour.png]]
|name=Iron armour
|kanji=てつのよろい
|description=Weighty armour that provides plenty of protection.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +30
|characters=[[File:Prince of Midenhall Icon HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:Prince of Cannock Icon HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|buy=1,800 gold
|sell=1,080 gold
|location=Sold at [[Midenhall]] and the [[Oasis]].<br>Dropped by [[Infernal armour]].<br>Use [[Dig]] southwest of [[Slewse]].
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, and [[Merchant]]s. It can be purchased for 1,100 gold in [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], [[Isis]], and [[Portoga]] and sold for 825 gold. It has a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Infernal armour]], as well.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Iron armour III HD icon.png]]
|name=Iron armour
|description=Weighty armour that provides plenty of protection.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Defence +32
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
|notes=-
|price=1,800 gold / 360 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Ibis]] and [[Portoga]].<br>Sparkly spot northeast of [[Persistence]].<br>Sparkly spot near the [[Shrine of the Dwarf]].<br>Sparkly spot in the ocean northeast of the [[Shrine of the Dwarf]], requires the ship.<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Infernal armour]].<br>{{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped by [[Iron knight]].
}}
}}


The '''iron armour''', also known as the '''half plate''' or '''half plate armor''', is a recurring suit of armour item seen in many games in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series. It is a strong piece of armor made from beaten out iron plates.
==={{DQ4}}===
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], [[Meena]], and the [[Psaro (Character)|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 {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Infernal armour]]s.
* In [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], after opening his own [[Torneko's shop|shop]], [[Torneko]] can obtain 60,000 gold by giving [[Endor]] soldiers a total of 6 pieces of iron armour and 6 [[steel broadsword]]s.


==Characteristics==
==={{DQ5}}===
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. It is the standard equipment of castle guards. Because of its weight, its usage is restricted to stronger characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series except for ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, Prince [[Harry]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's son]], [[Tuppence]], {{Slime knight R}}, {{Restless armour R}}, {{Blizzybody R}}, {{Warhog R}}, {{Moosifer R}}, {{Pip fighter R}}, {{Conkuistador R}}, {{Wax murderer R}}, {{Mudraker R}}, {{Magic marionette R}}, {{Golem R}}, {{Samigina R}}, {{Hawk man R}}, {{Mandrake marshal R}}, {{Hyperanemon R}}, and {{Revaulting horse R}}.


==Appearances==
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]]''===
 
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +16. It can be purchased in [[Garinham]], [[Kol]], and [[Rimuldar]] for 1,000 gold. It was known as the half plate in the NES version. Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake of Dragon Quest, the iron armour was renamed to Iron with a symbol of armor beside it.
==={{DQ6}}===
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25, a {{Style}} bonus of +19, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]]. [[Harmour|Harmours]] have a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of dropping one. It can be purchased at [[Amor]], [[Wellshire]], and [[Ghent]] for 1,200 gold and sold for 900 gold.


{{Shop|header|title=[[Dragon Quest]]|subtitle=NES}}
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Shop|entry|item=Half Plate|price=1000|attributes=Defense +16}}
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30, a {{Style}} bonus of +19, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 3,300 gold at the [[Allblades Arena]], {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the present, [[La Bravoure]], and [[El Ciclo]]. It can also be dropped by [[Donkey xote]], [[Harmour]], and [[Whole hog]]. Iron armour can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
{{Shop|footer}}


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ7R}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, and [[Merchant]]s. It is sold in [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], [[Isis]], and [[Portoga]] for 1,100 gold. It is also dropped by [[infernal armour]]s.
[[Image:DQVIIR Iron Armour.png|right|thumb|''VII Reimagined'' icon]]
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +38 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}} and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 3,200 gold from the second visit to [[Greenthumb Gardens]] in the past and sold for 1,600 gold. It can be dropped by [[Harmour]], [[Whole hog]], and [[Barmy harmour]]. Iron armour is a 3♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Pilgrim's Rest]] in the past, a 2♦ prize in the present, and a 1♦ prize after the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]] has been resurrected.
{{Descriptions
|DQ7R=This weighty suit of armour is hard-wearing in all senses of the word.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +30. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], [[Meena]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Heavy and sturdy iron armour.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +32 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased in [[Baccarat]] for 1,800 gold and sold for 900 gold. One suit 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 armour]], [[Infernal armour]], and [[Ber]].


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], Prince [[Harry]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's son]], [[Tuppence]], as well as various monsters. Iron armour can be purchased in [[Roundbeck]] in 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.
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX iron armour.png]]
|name=Iron armour
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Armour.png|225px]]
|description=Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +18<br>Style +24
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Full plate armour]].
|price=1,200 / 600
|location=Sold in {{Alltrades Abbey 9}} and [[Porth Llaffan]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Restless armour]].
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
In this game, the Iron armour is divided into sections for the [[Iron armour top|upper body]] and [[Iron armour bottom|lower body]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +30 and a style bonus of +19. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be bought for 3,300 gold at the Alltrades Arena, [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades Abbey]] in the present, [[La Bravoure]], and [[El Ciclo]]. Iron armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=Iron armour
|icon=[[Image:Iron armour xi icon.png]]
|description=Weighty armour that provides impressive protection.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=E
|stats=Defence +32/34/36/38
|notes=Requires 6 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=1,800 gold / 900 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Gondolia]] and [[Octagonia]].<br>Sold from the roving emporiums in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]], [[Dundrasil Region]], and [[the Costa Valor]] during the first act.
|diff=★☆☆☆☆
|i1=[[Image:Beast bone xi icon.png|50px|link=Beast bone]] + [[Image:Glass frit xi icon.png|50px|link=Glass frit]] x2 + [[Image:Iron ore XI icon.png|50px|link=Iron ore]] x3
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''I ♥ Iron Armour''' contains the recipe for the iron armour. It can be found in a [[treasure chest]] in [[Laguna di Gondolia]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQSwords}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +32 and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|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.
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=[[Image:DQVIII Iron armour PS2.png|32px|Iron armour]]Iron armour|console=Wii}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+22}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold at the armour shop in [[Avalonia]] in Chapter 3.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=870|sellPrice=435|equipableBy={{Hero Swords}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Armour}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQB}}===
The iron armour serves as the alchemical basis for the [[Full plate armour]] and gigasteel armour.
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron Armour}}
|DQB=A suit of protective plate fashioned from iron ingots.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.</ref>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+18}}
}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1200|sellPrice=600
|flavor=Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.
|notes=Sold in [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest IX)|Alltrades Abbey]] & [[Porth Llaffan]].}}


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full Plate Armor}}
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+28}}
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.
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=1450
|flavor=Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.
|notes=Must be created by combining the iron armour with a mound of royal soil, and one ingot of iron ore.}} {{Equipment|header|image=|name=Gigasteel armour}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+36}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=2,400g
|flavor=A very hard version of the full plate armour.
|notes=Must be created through alchemy, by fusing the full plate armour with two ingots of iron ore, and an ember of Hephaestus' flame}}


==Etymology==
==Trivia==
Iron armour's original localized names, half plate and half plate armor, are derived from the armor 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.
* 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.


==See also==
==In Other Languages==
* [[Iron shield]]
{{OtherLanguages
* [[Iron helmet]]
|es=Armadura de hierro|es-meaning=Spanish for "iron armour".
|fr=Armure de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron armour".
|de=Eisenrüstung|de-meaning=German for "iron armour".
|it=Armatura ferrus|it-meaning=Italian for "iron armour".
|zh-cn={{tt|铁制铠甲|Tiězhì kǎijiǎ}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "iron armour".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ_Hero_Iron_Armour.png|The [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] from ''Dragon Quest I'' wearing the iron armour
DQ_Hero_Iron_Armour.png|The {{Hero 1}} from ''Dragon Quest'' wearing the Iron armour.
File:DQ iron armour.jpg|The hero once again wearing iron armour
DQ iron armour.jpg|The {{Hero 1}} once again wearing Iron armour.
File:Halfplatearmor.JPG
Halfplatearmor.JPG|
Image:DQIII_Iron_Armour.png|The male hero from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing the iron armour
DQIII_Iron_Armour.png|The male {{Hero 3}} from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing the Iron armour.
File:Ragnar Iron Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] wearing the armour
Ragnar Iron Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] wearing iron armour.
Image:Iron armour.png|The iron armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
HeroCarverArmor.jpg|The {{Hero 6}} from ''Dragon Quest VI'', on the left, wearing the Iron armour.
File:TCG iron armour.png|Iron armour as seen in the ''Dragon Quest'' Trading Card Game
DQ IV DS Steel Broadsword & Iron Armour.jpg|[[Steel broadsword]] and Iron armour from ''Dragon Quest IV''.
Iron armour VII artwork.png|The Iron armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
File:Iron armour builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon.
TCG iron armour.png|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
==Related items==
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
*[[Iron cuirass]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
*[[Iron shield]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
*[[Iron helmet]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
*[[Iron kneecaps]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
*[[Iron sabatons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]
==References==
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
<references/>
{{Wikia}}
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]
 
[[es:Armadura de Hierro]]
[[fr:Armure de fer]]

Latest revision as of 22:50, 1 October 2026

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 I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
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)
In-Game Description
Armour favored by the knights of Tantegel.[1]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +16 1,000 gold 500 gold
Can Be Equipped By Notes
 ???
Shop(s) Garinham, Kol*, and Rimuldar
Location(s)

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

Iron armour (てつのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Weighty armour that provides plenty of protection.[2]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +30 1,800 gold 510 gold
Character Notes
-
Location
Sold at the weapon and armour shop in Kol.
Wardrobe on 2F of private residence at Cantlin.
Sparkly spot on hill east of the Citadel of the Monarch of Medals.
Dropped by Knight errant.

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

Iron armour (てつのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Weighty armour that provides plenty of protection.[3]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +30 1,800 gold 1,080 gold
Characters Notes
-
Location(s)
Sold at Midenhall and the Oasis.
Dropped by Infernal armour.
Use Dig southwest of Slewse.

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 for 1,100 gold in Khoryv, Asham, Isis, and Portoga and sold for 825 gold. It has a 1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Infernal armour, 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.[4]
Attributes Price
Defence +32 1,800 gold / 360 gold
Vocations Notes
-
Location
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, requires the ship.
1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Infernal armour.
1⁄16 chance of being dropped by Iron knight.

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 xote, Harmour, and Whole hog. Iron armour can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

VII Reimagined icon

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +38 and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It can be purchased for 3,200 gold from the second visit to Greenthumb Gardens in the past and sold for 1,600 gold. It can be dropped by Harmour, Whole hog, and Barmy harmour. Iron armour is a 3♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest in the past, a 2♦ prize in the present, and a 1♦ prize after the Demon King has been resurrected.

GameDescription
This weighty suit of armour is hard-wearing in all senses of the word.[5]

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

GameDescription
Heavy and sturdy iron armour.[6]

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 suit 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 armour, Infernal armour, and Ber.

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.[7]
Attributes Rarity Price
Defence +18
Style +24		 ★☆☆☆☆ 1,200 / 600
Vocations Notes
Upgrades into Full plate armour.
Location
Sold in Alltrades Abbey and Porth Llaffan.
1⁄128 chance of being dropped or stolen from Restless armour.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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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.[8]
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +32/34/36/38 E 1,800 gold / 900 gold
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
Requires 6 Perfectionist's pearls to rework. ★☆☆☆☆ + x2 + x3
Characters
Location
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.

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.[9]

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".
中文铁制铠甲Simplified Chinese for "iron armour".

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.

Related items[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  4. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  5. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  6. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  7. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  8. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  9. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.
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