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|image = [[Image:DVIII_Iron_Shield.png|250px]]

|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<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 XI}}<br>{{DQSwords}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}

The '''Iron shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a mid-level shield that sometimes offers protection against fire and ice attacks.

The Iron shield is a heater shield made out of forged iron plates with a gold border and featuring a gold coat of arms on the front. In the first game, the coat of arms on the front of shield is a long dragon with a head at each end flanked by two feathered wings. Starting with ''Dragon Quest III'', the coat of arms changed to a symmetrical golden eagle with two heads and has remained the same ever since. From the third game to ''Dragon Quest VII'', the eagle also had a red cross on it, as well. Starting with ''Dragon Quest X'', the shield's border and coat of arms were changed to a silver colour while the old design would be used for the [[steel shield]] instead.

 

The Iron shield is quite protective for its price, particular in the original ''Dragon Quest'' as it offers the most defence next to the [[silver shield]]. However, due to its heavy weight, it can usually only be equipped by physically powerful characters, being reclassified as a greatshield starting with ''X'' in order to reflect this. In later games, the shield also offers some protection against fire and ice breath attacks. It has appeared in every main entry in the series except for ''Dragon Quest II''.

|buy=800 [[gold]]

|sell=400 [[gold]]

|attributes=Defence +10.

|description=A large, sturdy shield of solid iron.

The Iron shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +20 (+12 in the NES version) and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, and [[Merchant]]s. It can be purchased from [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], and [[Isis]] for 700 [[Gold]] Coins and sold for 525. In remake versions of the game, it can be purchased from Isis and [[Portoga]] for 1,200 Gold Coins and sold for 900.

The Iron shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +12, and protects against fire and ice attacks. It can be purchased for 650 Gold Coins in [[Riverton]], [[Endor]], and [[Mintos]] and sold for 487. The {{Hero 4}}, [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko]], [[Ragnar]], [[Meena]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can equip it.

The Iron shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16, reduces damage taken from fire and ice breath by 4, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, [[Harry]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], {{Brownie R}}, {{Orc king R}}, {{Hoodlum R}}, {{Archdemon R}}, {{Gigantes R}}, {{Battle pip R}}, {{Conkerer R}}, {{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}}, {{Powie yowie R}}, {{Cross eye R}}, {{Flamethrower R}}, {{Minidemon R}}, {{Hellion R}}, {{Beastmaster R}}, {{Samigina R}}, {{Hawk man R}}, {{Mandrake marshal R}}, {{Hyperanemon R}}, {{Killing machine R}}, {{Barbatos R}}, [[Dwight]], [[Starkers]], and {{Revaulting horse R}}. Tuppence joins the party with one equipped. It can be purchased for 720 gold from [[Coburg]] and [[Roundbeck]] and sold for 540 gold.

The Iron shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16, a {{Style}} bonus of +12, and reduces fire and ice damage by 4. It can be purchased for 720 Gold Coins in [[Amor]], [[Wellshire]], [[Scrimsley]], and [[Arcbolt]] and be sold for 540. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.

The Iron shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +13, a {{Style}} bonus of +12, and reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 5. The {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it. The iron shield can be purchased for 920 gold at [[Greenthumb Gardens]] and sold for 460. Iron shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].

The Iron shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +18, reduces damage taken from fire and ice breath by 5, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased in [[Pickham]] for 720 Gold Coins and sold for 360. The shield can also be mixed with other items in the [[Alchemy Pot]].

|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Iron shield.png|32px|Iron shield]]<br>Iron shield

|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Iron shield.png|32px|Iron shield]]<br>Iron shield

|item=[[Image:DQVIII Templars shield.png|32px|link=Templar's shield]]<br>Templar's shield

|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Iron shield.png|32px|Iron shield]]<br>Iron shield

|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Templars uniform.png|32px|link=Templar's uniform]]<br>Templar's uniform

|item=[[Image:DQVIII White shield.png|32px|link=White shield]]<br>White shield

|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Iron shield.png|32px|Iron shield]]<br>Iron shield

|description=A steadfast shield made of iron.

|stats=Defence +10<br>Block Chance +1.0%

|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 5%.<br>Upgrades into [[Steel shield]].

|price=900/450

In this game, the shield is known as the '''Iron greatshield''' due to the introduction of greatshields, but otherwise uses the same design as before. It has a {{Defence}} bonus of +3, a {{Style}} bonus of +2, increases the wielder's Weight by 8, a block chance bonus of +2.5%, and has an equipment level of 14. The shield can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, and [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], as well as [[Hussar]] in the {{Offline}} version of the game. It can be crafted by an armour blacksmith or with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].

*Recipe: [[Iron ore]] x3 + [[Copper ore]] x2

|description=A buckler of beaten iron that provides some protection from fire and ice attacks.

|notes=Fire damage taken reduced by 5%.<br>Ice damage taken reduced by 5%.<br>Requires 9 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.

|price=720/360

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