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{{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''', also known as the '''iron breastplate''', is a recurring piece of armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a mid-ranking piece of equipment that only covers the wearer's chest.
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==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Harry]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], and many monster companions.
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}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +26 and a style bonus of +4. It can be purchased in Pilgrim's Perdition for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,000. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]].
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]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +25. It can only be equipped by [[Yangus]].
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron cuirass}}
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+16}}
|DQ8=Iron armour that only covers the wearer's chest.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1000g|sellPrice=500g
}}
|flavor=Good defensive garb made of iron that covers the chest}}
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]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{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=-
}}
{{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==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQV Iron Breastplate.png|''Dragon Quest V''
DQV Iron Breastplate.png|[[Pankraz]] wearing the iron cuirass
File:Iron cuirass.png|The iron cuirass from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Iron cuirass VII artwork.png|The iron cuirass from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Iron cuirass treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
==References==
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
<references/>
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[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]]

Latest revision as of 13:00, 5 September 2025

Iron cuirass
Japanese てつのむねあて
鉄のむねあて
Romaji Tetsu no muneate
Old localisations Iron breastplate
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Treasures
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[edit | edit source]

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

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

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 knights, Pokespersons, Jiggery-pokerers, and Red-hot pokers.

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

The Iron cuirass has a Defence bonus of +23, a Style bonus of +4, and can be equipped by the Hero, 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.

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

The Iron cuirass has a Defence bonus of +26, a Style bonus of +4, and can be equipped by the Hero, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Pilgrim's Perdition and Alltrades Abbey in the past for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,000.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, it has a 1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Robo-robins.

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

GameDescription
Iron armour that only covers the wearer's chest.[1]

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 machines, robo-robins, and Buffalogres. The iron cuirass can be made in the Alchemy Pot and can also be upgraded into a Silver cuirass.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Iron cuirass
Iron cuirass		 Iron shield
Iron shield		 Iron shield
Iron shield		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Silver cuirass		 Iron cuirass
Iron cuirass
Silver platter
Silver platter

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

Iron cuirass
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Good defensive garb made of iron that covers the chest.[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +16
Style +15
Notes
Upgrades into Silver cuirass or Tortoise shell.
1⁄64 chance of being dropped or stolen from Lesionnaires.
Price Location
1,000 / 500 Sold at Coffinwell.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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 Warriors, Priests, Thieves, Minstrels, Paladins, Rangers, Gladiators, Item Masters, Dancers, Demon Swordsmen, Pirates, and Armamentalists 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.

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

Iron cuirass
Description
A breastplate built from beaten iron sheeting.[3]
Rarity
E
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +25/26/28/30
Notes
Requires 6 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
1,500 / 750 Sold at the armour shop in Gondolia and roving emporiums in the Dundrasil Region and Zwaardsrust Region during the first act.
Forging Difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Ingredients
x3 + +
Characters

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

Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

The Iron cuirass is 2★ armour with a Defence bonus of +6.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A breastplate beaten into shape from a single sheet of solid iron.[4]

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[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolPeto de aceroSpanish for "steel breastplate".
FrançaisPlastron de ferFrench for "iron breastplate".
DeutschEisenkürassGerman for "iron cuirass".
ItalianoCorazza de ferroItalian for "iron breastplate/cuirass".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Pankraz wearing the iron cuirass
    Pankraz wearing the iron cuirass
  • The iron cuirass from Dragon Quest VII
    The iron cuirass from Dragon Quest VII
  • Treasures icon
    Treasures icon

References[edit | edit source]

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