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{{quote|style=1|quote=Heavy and sturdy iron armour.|source=Description of the iron armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''}}

The '''iron armour''', also known as the '''half plate''' or '''half plate ~~armour~~''', 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.

{{Item

|title = ''Iron armour''

|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Armour.png|right|220px]]

|japanese = てつのよろい

|names = Iron armour Half plate Half plate armor Iron armor

|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest X]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''

|buy = various, see article

|sell = various, see article

|effect = various, see article

}}

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.

==Characteristics==

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]]''.

==Appearances==

===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===

The ~~half plate (Iron Armor in later translations)~~ can be ~~bought~~ in [[Garinham]], [[Kol]] and [[Rimuldar]] for ~~1000 G~~. ~~The wearer gains +16 defense when equipped~~. Due to text restrictions in the ~~Gameboy~~ Color remake of Dragon Quest, the iron ~~armor~~ was renamed to Iron with a ~~picture~~ of armor beside it.

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.

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===

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.

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.

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===

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===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===

The iron armour has a defence bonus of +25.

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.

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

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===

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. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].

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]].

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===

The iron armour has a defence bonus of +32~~. It~~ can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Yangus]].

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.

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

The iron armour serves as the alchemical basis for the [[Full plate armour]] and ~~Gigasteel Armour~~.

The iron armour serves as the alchemical basis for the [[Full plate armour]] and gigasteel armour.

{{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]].}}

|notes=Sold in [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest IX)|Alltrades Abbey]] & [[Porth Llaffan]].}}

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|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==

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.

==See also==

* [[Iron shield]]

* [[Iron helmet]]

==Gallery==

Image:DQ_Hero_Iron_Armour.png|The [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] from ''Dragon Quest I'' wearing the iron armour

File:DQ iron armour.jpg|The hero once again wearing iron armour

File:Halfplatearmor.JPG

Image:DQIII_Iron_Armour.png|The male hero from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing the iron armour

File:Ragnar Iron Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] wearing the armour

Image:Iron armour.png|The iron armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''

File:TCG iron armour.png|Iron armour as seen in the ''Dragon Quest'' Trading Card Game

</gallery></center>

[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]

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-[[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Armour.png|border|right|240px]]
+{{quote|style=1|quote=Heavy and sturdy iron armour.|source=Description of the iron armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''}}
-The '''iron armour''', also known as the '''half plate''' or '''half plate armour''', 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.
+{{Item
+|title = ''Iron armour''
+|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Armour.png|right|220px]]
+|japanese = てつのよろい
+|names = Iron armour <br> Half plate <br> Half plate armor <br> Iron armor
+|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]]''
+|buy = various, see article
+|sell = various, see article
+|effect = various, see article
+}}
+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.
+==Characteristics==
+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]]''.
 ==Appearances==
 ===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
-The half plate (Iron Armor in later translations) can be bought in [[Garinham]], [[Kol]] and [[Rimuldar]] for 1000 G. The wearer gains +16 defense when equipped. Due to text restrictions in the Gameboy Color remake of Dragon Quest, the iron armor was renamed to Iron with a picture of armor beside it.
+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.
 {{Shop|header|title=[[Dragon Quest]]|subtitle=NES}}
 {{Shop|entry|item=Half Plate|price=1000|attributes=Defense +16}}
 {{Shop|footer}}
 ===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
-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.
+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.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
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 ===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
-The iron armour has a defence bonus of +25.
+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.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
 ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
-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. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
+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]].
 ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
-The iron armour has a defence bonus of +32. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Yangus]].
+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.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
-The iron armour serves as the alchemical basis for the [[Full plate armour]] and Gigasteel Armour.
+The iron armour serves as the alchemical basis for the [[Full plate armour]] and gigasteel armour.
 {{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron Armour}}
 {{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]].}}
+|notes=Sold in [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest IX)|Alltrades Abbey]] & [[Porth Llaffan]].}}
 {{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full Plate Armor}}
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 |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==
+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.
+==See also==
+* [[Iron shield]]
+* [[Iron helmet]]
 ==Gallery==
 <center><gallery>
 Image:DQ_Hero_Iron_Armour.png|The [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] from ''Dragon Quest I'' wearing the iron armour
+File:DQ iron armour.jpg|The hero once again wearing iron armour
 File:Halfplatearmor.JPG
 Image:DQIII_Iron_Armour.png|The male hero from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing the iron armour
 File:Ragnar Iron Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] wearing the armour
 Image:Iron armour.png|The iron armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
+File:TCG iron armour.png|Iron armour as seen in the ''Dragon Quest'' Trading Card Game
 </gallery></center>
 [[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]