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|title = ''Iron lance''
|title=Iron lance
|image = [[Image:IronLance.png|right|210px]]
|image=[[File:IronLance.png|300px]]
|japanese = てつのやり
|japanese=てつのやり<br>鉄のヤリ
|names = Iron spear <br> Spear <br> Iron lance
|romaji = {{tt|Tetsu no yari|Iron spear}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''
|names=Iron Spear<br>Spear
| buy = various, see article
|games={{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQXOffline}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{AHB}}<br>{{DQChampions}}
| sell = various, see article
|effect=Increases the wielder's Attack.<br>Inflicts extra damage to monsters of the [[Slime family]]. (''Monsters'' series)
|effect = N/a
}}
}}
 
The '''Iron lance''' is a [[Spear (weapon type)|spear]] in the series.
The '''iron lance''', also known as '''iron spear''' or simply '''spear''', is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a mid-level weapon that can often be used by many different characters.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The iron lance is a common spear made out of iron with a three-pronged head. Due to its ease of use, it can be wielded by ordinary town and castle guards and can be used by a variety of different characters and vocations. It often marks the transition from weaker weapons found early in the game to mid-level weapons. The iron lance is also the first to establish the spear weapon family, which would be expanded in later games.
The iron lance is a common spear made out of iron with a three-pronged head. Due to its ease of use, it is wielded by ordinary town and castle guards and can be used by a variety of different characters and vocations.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQIHD}}===
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]] and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be bought for 720 gold at [[Moonahan]]. In the NES version, the iron spear is actually the strongest weapon that the Prince of Cannock can equip.
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Iron lance III HD icon.png]]
|name=Iron lance
|kanji=てつのやり
|description=A fairly standard iron lance. Perfect for beginners.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Attack +17
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=-
|buy=660 gold
|sell=145 gold
|location=Sold at [[Tantegel]], [[Galenholm]], [[Kol]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cantlin]].<br>Treasure chest on B1F of [[Quagmire Cave]].<br>Wardrobe on B3F of [[Cave of the Dwarves]].
}}
 
==={{DQ2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A sturdy spear of iron.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 2}} and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be bought for 720 {{Gold}} at [[Moonahan]] and sold for 578 {{Gold}}. In the {{NES}} version, the Iron lance is the strongest weapon that the [[Prince of Cannock]] can equip.
 
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Iron lance III HD icon.png]]
|name=Iron lance
|kanji=てつのやり
|description=A fairly standard iron lance. Perfect for beginners.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Attack +16
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Prince of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|buy=660 gold
|sell=390 gold
|location=Sold at [[Cannock]], [[Moonahan]], [[Zahan]], [[Kol]], and [[Mercado]].<br>Sparkly spot east of [[Moonbrooke]].<br>Sparkly spot east of [[Beran]], requires the ship.<br>Wardrobe at [[Cantlin]].<br>Sparkly spot southeast of [[Dirkandor]].<br>Sparkly spot in deep water southwest of [[Yggdrasil]], requires the ability to dive twice with the ship.<br>Dropped by [[Antguzzler]].
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +26 (+28 in the {{NES}} version) and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. However, when it is equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, their attack actually decreases by 14 (-13 in the {{GBC}} version). It can be purchased for 650 gold (750 gold in NES version) at at [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], and [[Lanson]] and sold for 528 gold.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Iron lance III HD icon.png]]
|name=Iron lance
|sprite=[[File:Iron lance III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=てつのやり
|description=A fairly standard iron lance. Perfect for beginners.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Attack +24
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial Artist]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]
|notes=N/A
|price=750 gold / 190 gold
|location=Sold at the weapon shops at [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], and [[Asham]] (night only).<br>Treasure chest on B2F of [[Underground Lake]].<br>Sparkly spot far east of [[Norvik]].<br>Sparkly spot south of {{Alltrades Abbey 3}}.<br>Sparkly spot at sea southwest of [[Portoga]], requires the ship.<br>Barrel at [[Tantegel]].<br>{{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Antguzzler]].
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +28 and can equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko]], and the [[Psaro (Character)|last character]]. [[Hardie]], [[Oojam]] and [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] have an iron lance in their equipment. It can be purchased for 880 gold at [[Mintos]], [[Endor]], and the [[Desert Bazaar|Bazaar]] and sold for 660 {{Gold}}. [[Tessie Taloon]] will sell this at [[Torneko's shop]] for 1,320 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +23 and a {{Style}} bonus of +8, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. However, when Ruff equips it, his Attack decreases by 11. It can be purchased for 1,000 gold from [[Frobisher]], [[Greenthumb Gardens]] in the past, [[Pilgrim's Rest]] in the past, and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past and sold for 500 gold. One can be found at the [[Bandits' Base]] and another at [[Wetlock]] in the past. It can be dropped by [[Mandrake mercenary]], [[Skeleton squire]], and [[Quayhorse]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +24 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}. It can be purchased for 750 gold at [[Port Prospect]] and [[Peregrin Quay]] and can be sold for 375 gold. The lance can be made and upgraded in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Iron lance PS2.png|32px|Iron lance]]<br>Iron lance
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|link=Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dagger PS2.png|32px|link=Dagger]]<br>Dagger
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Long spear.png|32px|link=Long spear]]<br>Long spear
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Iron lance PS2.png|32px|Iron lance]]<br>Iron lance
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|link=Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|link=Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
}}
</div>


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +26 (+28 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|the Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. However, when it is equipped by Martial Artists, their attack actually decreases by 14 (-13 in the GBC version).
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Iron lance DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Iron lance
|kanji=てつのやり
|icon=[[File:Iron lance IX artwork.png]]
|description=A spear made of iron for everyday action.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +17<br>Style +8
|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]
|notes=Inflicts 110% damage to monsters of the [[Beast family]].<br>Used to create [[Holy lance]] and [[Steel lance]].
|price=450/225
|location=Sold at [[Stornway]] and [[Coffinwell]].<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Chariot chappie]].
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}


It can be purchased at [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], and [[Lanson]] for 650 gold coins (750 in the NES Version) and sold for 528 gold.
==={{DQ10}}===
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +19, a {{Style}} bonus of +3, and increases the wielder's Weight by 16. It has an equipment level of 14 and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist|Martial Artists]], [[Priest|Priests]], [[Paladin|Paladins]], [[Item Master|Item Masters]], and [[Guardian (vocation)|Guardians]], as well as [[Imp]] and [[Bambooligan]] monster companions. The lance can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith.
*Recipe: [[Iron ore]] x3 + [[Copper ore]] x2


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQXOffline}}===
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +28 and can be used by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]], [[Ragnar McRyan]], [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko Taloon]], and [[Psaro]]. [[Hardie]], [[Oojam]] & [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] have an iron lance among their equipment.
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +19, a {{Charm}} bonus of +3, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 10}} as a [[Priest]] or [[Paladin]], as well as [[Raguas]]. It can be purchased for 550 gold from various weapon shops or crafted with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
*Recipe: [[Iron ore]] x3 + [[Copper ore]] x2


It can be purchased for 880 gold in [[Mintos]], [[Endor]], and the [[Desert Bazaar|Bazaar]] and sold for 660 gold. [[Tessie]] will sell this at [[Torneko's shop]] for 1,320 gold.
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=Iron lance
|kanji=てつのやり
|icon=[[File:ICON-Iron lance XI.png]]
|description=A straightforward iron spear of the type used all over Erdrea.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=E
|stats=Attack +24/27/30/34<br>Parry Chance +1%
|notes=N/A
|price=750 gold / 375 gold
|location=Sold at the weapon shop in [[Gallopolis]].<br>Sold from the roving emporium in the [[Gallopolis Region]] and [[Laguna di Gondolia]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Orc]].
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +23 and a style bonus of +8, though when Ruff equips it, it reduces attack by 11. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. They can be bought for 1,000 gold and sold for 500 gold.
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +9 and inflicts 12.5% extra damage to monsters of the [[Slime family]]. It can be purchased for 310 gold from the [[Xeroph Isle]] item shop and sold for 155 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQMJ=An iron lance designed to skewer slimes.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +24. They can be bought for 750 gold in [[Port Prospect]] and [[Peregrin Quay]] and can also be sold for 375 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] is the only party member who can equip it. It can be made using the alchemy recipe of  [[Cypress stick]] + [[Dagger]]. It can be upgraded to the [[long spear]] by combining it with two cypress sticks in the [[Alchemy Pot]], as well.
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +9 and inflicts extra damage to monsters of the [[Slime family]]. It can be purchased for 302 gold from item vending machine on the [[Albatross]] and sold for 31 gold. The lance can also be dropped by [[Spiked hare]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron Lance}}
[[Image:DQH Iron lance.png|right|thumb|''Heroes'' icon]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+17}}
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +23, a [[Defence|Blocking]] bonus of +4, and can only be equipped by [[Kiryl]]. It can be purchased for 880 gold onboard the Stonecloud after the events of [[Arba]] and sold for 440 gold.
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=450|sellPrice=225
{{Descriptions
|flavor=A spear made of iron for everyday action.
|DQH=A spear made of iron for everyday action.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|notes=Sold in [[Stornway]] and [[Coffinwell]].<br>Upgrades to [[Steel Lance]] or [[Holy lance]].}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQH2}}===
Iron lances can be bought from the [[Xeroph Isle|Xeroph island]] shop for 310 gold and sold for 155 gold. They have an attack bonus of +9. Its in game description is "An iron lance designed to skewer [[Slimes|slimes]]."
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +21 and can be equipped by [[Teresa]] and [[Lazarel]] as a [[Priest]] or [[Gladiator]], as well as [[Kiryl]]. It can be purchased for 880 gold at [[Accordia]] and sold for 440 gold.


==Descriptions==
==={{DQTreasures}}===
[[Image:Iron lance treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
The Iron lance is Treasure No. 167 in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Maneland]]. It has a base value of 95,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A sturdy spear of iron.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
|DQTR=A simple and sturdy spear cast entirely of iron.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{AHB}}===
[[Image:AHB Iron Spear.png|right|thumb|100px|''A Hero's Bonds'' icon]]
Known as '''Iron Spear''' in this game, it is a 1★ spear that can be equipped by the [[Luminary Leader]] as a [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]], [[Hyunckel (A Hero's Bonds)|Hyunckel]] in his Dark Armour Spear or Summer Style, and [[Larhart]]. It is a piece of starter equipment and could occasionally be received from free Treasure Hunts.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Lanza de hierro|es-meaning=Spanish for "iron lance".
|fr=Lance de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron lance".
|de=Eisenlanze|de-meaning=German for "iron lance".
|it=Lancia di ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron lance".
|zh-cn={{tt|铁矛|Tiě máo}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "iron spear".
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Ironspear.JPG|
Ironspear.JPG|
Image:DQII Iron Spear.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest II''
DQII Iron Spear.png|The Iron lance from ''Dragon Quest II''
Image:DQIII Iron Spear.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII Iron Spear.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest III''
Image:DQVII iron lance.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Iron spear VII artwork.png|The Iron lance from {{VII}}.
Image:Iron lance9.jpg|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest IX''
DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Iron Lance.jpg|An iron lance made in the Alchemy Pot
Image:IronLancePurpleOrb.jpg|The iron lance as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
IronLancePurpleOrb.jpg|The Iron lance as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related weapons==
*[[Steel lance]]
*[[Gigasteel lance]]
*[[Platinum lance]]


==Reference==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Spears]]
[[Category:Spear]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds weapons]]
[[es:Lanza de Hierro]]
[[fr:Lance de fer]]

Latest revision as of 01:42, 20 March 2026

Iron lance
Japanese てつのやり
鉄のヤリ
Romaji Tetsu no yari
Old localisations Iron Spear
Spear
Found in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest X Offline
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds
Dragon Quest Champions
Effect Increases the wielder's Attack.
Inflicts extra damage to monsters of the Slime family. (Monsters series)

The Iron lance is a spear in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The iron lance is a common spear made out of iron with a three-pronged head. Due to its ease of use, it is wielded by ordinary town and castle guards and can be used by a variety of different characters and vocations.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Iron lance (てつのやり)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A fairly standard iron lance. Perfect for beginners.[1]
Attributes Characters
Attack +17
Notes
-
Purchase Price Sell Price Location
660 gold 145 gold Sold at Tantegel, Galenholm, Kol, Rimuldar, and Cantlin.
Treasure chest on B1F of Quagmire Cave.
Wardrobe on B3F of Cave of the Dwarves.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A sturdy spear of iron.[2]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the Hero and the Prince of Cannock. It can be bought for 720 gold coins at Moonahan and sold for 578 gold coins. In the NES version, the Iron lance is the strongest weapon that the Prince of Cannock can equip.

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

Iron lance (てつのやり)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A fairly standard iron lance. Perfect for beginners.[3]
Attributes Characters
Attack +16
Notes
-
Purchase Price Sell Price Location(s)
660 gold 390 gold Sold at Cannock, Moonahan, Zahan, Kol, and Mercado.
Sparkly spot east of Moonbrooke.
Sparkly spot east of Beran, requires the ship.
Wardrobe at Cantlin.
Sparkly spot southeast of Dirkandor.
Sparkly spot in deep water southwest of Yggdrasil, requires the ability to dive twice with the ship.
Dropped by Antguzzler.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +26 (+28 in the NES version) and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Martial Artists, Priests, Merchants, Gadabouts, and Sages. However, when it is equipped by Martial Artists, their attack actually decreases by 14 (-13 in the GBC version). It can be purchased for 650 gold (750 gold in NES version) at at Romaria, Khoryv, Asham, and Lanson and sold for 528 gold.

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

Iron lance (てつのやり)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A fairly standard iron lance. Perfect for beginners.[4]
Stats Vocations
Attack +24
Notes
N/A
Price Location
750 gold / 190 gold Sold at the weapon shops at Romaria, Khoryv, and Asham (night only).
Treasure chest on B2F of Underground Lake.
Sparkly spot far east of Norvik.
Sparkly spot south of Alltrades Abbey.
Sparkly spot at sea southwest of Portoga, requires the ship.
Barrel at Tantegel.
1⁄32 chance of being dropped by Antguzzler.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +28 and can equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Torneko, and the last character. Hardie, Oojam and Hank Hoffman Jr. have an iron lance in their equipment. It can be purchased for 880 gold at Mintos, Endor, and the Bazaar and sold for 660 gold coins. Tessie Taloon will sell this at Torneko's shop for 1,320 gold coins.

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

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23 and a Style bonus of +8, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. However, when Ruff equips it, his Attack decreases by 11. It can be purchased for 1,000 gold from Frobisher, Greenthumb Gardens in the past, Pilgrim's Rest in the past, and Alltrades Abbey in the past and sold for 500 gold. One can be found at the Bandits' Base and another at Wetlock in the past. It can be dropped by Mandrake mercenary, Skeleton squire, and Quayhorse.

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

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +24 and can only be equipped by the Hero. It can be purchased for 750 gold at Port Prospect and Peregrin Quay and can be sold for 375 gold. The lance can be made and upgraded in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Iron lance
Iron lance
Cypress stick
Dagger		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Long spear		 Iron lance
Iron lance
Cypress stick
Cypress stick

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

Iron lance (てつのやり)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A spear made of iron for everyday action.[5]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +17
Style +8
Notes
Inflicts 110% damage to monsters of the Beast family.
Used to create Holy lance and Steel lance.
Price Location
450/225 Sold at Stornway and Coffinwell.
1⁄64 chance of being dropped or stolen from Chariot chappie.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +19, a Style bonus of +3, and increases the wielder's Weight by 16. It has an equipment level of 14 and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Priests, Paladins, Item Masters, and Guardians, as well as Imp and Bambooligan monster companions. The lance can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith.

Dragon Quest X Offline[edit | edit source]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +19, a Charm bonus of +3, and can be equipped by the Hero as a Priest or Paladin, as well as Raguas. It can be purchased for 550 gold from various weapon shops or crafted with the Fun-Size Forge.

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

Iron lance (てつのやり)
Description
A straightforward iron spear of the type used all over Erdrea.[6]
Rarity
E
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Attack +24/27/30/34
Parry Chance +1%
Notes
N/A
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
750 gold / 375 gold Sold at the weapon shop in Gallopolis.
Sold from the roving emporium in the Gallopolis Region and Laguna di Gondolia.
1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Orc.
Forging Difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Serena

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +9 and inflicts 12.5% extra damage to monsters of the Slime family. It can be purchased for 310 gold from the Xeroph Isle item shop and sold for 155 gold.

GameDescription
An iron lance designed to skewer slimes.[7]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +9 and inflicts extra damage to monsters of the Slime family. It can be purchased for 302 gold from item vending machine on the Albatross and sold for 31 gold. The lance can also be dropped by Spiked hare.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

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The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23, a Blocking bonus of +4, and can only be equipped by Kiryl. It can be purchased for 880 gold onboard the Stonecloud after the events of Arba and sold for 440 gold.

GameDescription
A spear made of iron for everyday action.[8]

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +21 and can be equipped by Teresa and Lazarel as a Priest or Gladiator, as well as Kiryl. It can be purchased for 880 gold at Accordia and sold for 440 gold.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

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The Iron lance is Treasure No. 167 in the Weapons category and can be found on the Maneland. It has a base value of 95,000 gold.

GameDescription
A simple and sturdy spear cast entirely of iron.[9]

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds[edit | edit source]

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Known as Iron Spear in this game, it is a 1★ spear that can be equipped by the Luminary Leader as a Hero, Hyunckel in his Dark Armour Spear or Summer Style, and Larhart. It is a piece of starter equipment and could occasionally be received from free Treasure Hunts.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolLanza de hierroSpanish for "iron lance".
FrançaisLance de ferFrench for "iron lance".
DeutschEisenlanzeGerman for "iron lance".
ItalianoLancia di ferroItalian for "iron lance".
中文铁矛Simplified Chinese for "iron spear".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The Iron lance from Dragon Quest II
    The Iron lance from Dragon Quest II
  • The iron lance from Dragon Quest III
    The iron lance from Dragon Quest III
  • The Iron lance from VII.
    The Iron lance from VII.
  • An iron lance made in the Alchemy Pot
    An iron lance made in the Alchemy Pot
  • The Iron lance as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery
    The Iron lance as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery

Related weapons[edit | edit source]

Reference[edit | edit source]

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