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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 III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
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

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

Dragon Quest

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 III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +25 and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, and Merchants. It can be purchased in Khoryv, Asham, Isis, and Portoga for 1,100 gold and sold for 825 gold. It has a 1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Infernal armours, as well.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Iron armour
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Weighty armour that provides plenty of protection.
Attributes Price
Defence +32 1,800 / 360
Vocations Notes
N/A
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.*
1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Infernal armours.
1⁄16 chance of being dropped by Iron knights.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

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

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

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

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 xotes, Harmours, and Whole hogs. Iron armour can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameDescription
Heavy and sturdy iron armour.[2]

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 set 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 armours, Infernal armours, and Bers.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Iron armour
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.[3]
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
- - -

Dragon Quest X

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

Iron armour
Description
Weighty armour that provides impressive protection.[4]
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +32/34/36/38 E 1,800 / 900
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

 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

GameDescription
A suit of protective plate fashioned from iron ingots.[5]

Dragon Quest Builders 2

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

  • 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

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolArmadura de hierroSpanish for "iron armour".
FrançaisArmure de ferFrench for "iron armour".
DeutschEisenrüstungGerman for "iron armour".
ItalianoArmatura ferrusItalian for "iron armour".

Related items

Gallery

  • 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.

References

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