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{{Item
|title = ''Iron axe''
|image = [[Image:IronAxe.png|210px]]
|japanese = てつのオノ<br>てつのおの
|romaji = {{tt|Tetsu no ono|Iron axe}}
|names = Hand axe<br>Battle axe
|games = {{DQ}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|effect = Increases the wielder's {{Attack}}.
}}

The '''iron axe''' is a recurring {{Axe}} weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. 
Introduced in the original game, it is a mid-level weapon typically restricted to more physically-oriented characters.

==Characteristics==
The iron axe is the first {{Axe}} in the series to be used as a weapon. It is a simple tool for woodcutting, but can be a deadly weapon in the right hands. The axe consists of a sharpened iron head attached to the top of a wooden handle. The handle has a length of cloth wrapped around it.

Although it is described as being heavy and difficult to wield, it has no actual bearing on gameplay. It was originally depicted as a small hand axe, but after {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, the iron axe now has a long enough handle to be wielded with two hands.

The axe's design was changed once again in {{X}} so that the entire weapon is made out of metal. The axe head has two grooves in it and the handle has a dark blue grip.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ=Can fell feebler foes with a single swing.<ref>[[Cell phone|Mobile]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions.</ref>
}}
In the original {{NES}} version, it was known as the ''Hand Axe''. Due to text restrictions in the {{Game Boy Color}} remake of {{DQ}}, the iron axe was simply known as ''Iron'' with a symbol of an axe next to it.
{{DQEquipment
|name=Iron axe
|kanji=てつのおの
|romanji=Tetsu no ono
|buy=560 {{Gold}}
|sell=280 {{Gold}}
|attributes={{Attack}} +15
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|type={{Axe}}
|in-battle=no
|shops=[[Galenholm]], [[Kol]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cantlin]]
|locations=
|description=Can fell feebler foes with a single swing.
}}

==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Iron axe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Iron axe</big>
|sprite=[[File:Iron axe III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=てつのオノ
|description=A sturdy axe forged from iron
|stats=Attack +27
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II))]]
|notes=N/A
|price=2,200/1,320
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Midenhall]]
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
The iron axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +38 (+40 in the {{NES}} version). However, when it is equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, it actually decreases their attack by 20. It can also be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Merchant]]s, and [[Gadabout]]s.

The axe can be purchased at [[Asham]], [[Isis]], and [[Portoga]] for 2,500 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,875 {{Gold}}.

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Iron axe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Iron axe</big>
|sprite=[[File:Iron axe III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=てつのオノ
|description=A sturdy axe forged from iron
|stats=Attack +37
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-18 attack for Martial Artists
|price=2900/750
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Ibis]]<br>[[Portoga]]
}}

==={{DQ7}}===
The iron axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +38 and a {{Style}} bonus of +6. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], and [[Aishe]].

It is one of the few weapons that does not decrease [[Ruff]]'s {{Attack}} when equipped. The Iron axe can be purchased at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} for 2,500 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,250 {{Gold}}.

Iron axes can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] near {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}. One can also acquire an Iron axe early in the game if dropped by an [[automaton]].

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A thick and sturdy axe with a cast iron head.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, [[Cell phone|Mobile]], and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
}}
The iron axe has an attack bonus of +38.

It can only be equipped by [[Yangus]]. The iron axe appears to be the signature weapon of [[Yangus]], as he is depicted in many pieces of official art wielding it. He is seen with an iron axe in the flashback that takes place before the game begins, but appears to have dropped it in the river by [[Trodain]].

The axe can be purchased at [[Pickham]] for 2,600 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,300 {{Gold}}.

Recipe: [[farmer's scythe]] + [[farmer's scythe]]

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:ICON-Iron axe.png]]
|name=Iron axe
|icon=[[Image:IronAxe.png|125px]]
|description=A meaty metal axe.
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats={{Attack}} +30
|vocation=[[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Golden axe]] or [[Steel axe]].
|price=1,800 {{Gold}}/900 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in [[Port Llaffan]].
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
The iron axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +22, a {{Style}} bonus of +2, and increases the wielder's weight by 15. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Monster Master]]s, [[Death Master]]s, and [[Pirate]]s.

The axe can be crafted with weaponsmithing.

*Recipe: [[iron ore]] x3 + [[copper ore]] x2

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQMJ=A useful axe made of iron.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] version.</ref>
}}
Iron axes can be purchased from the shop on [[Domus Isle]] for 990 {{Gold}} and sold for 445 {{Gold}}. It has an {{Attack}} bonus of +23.

==={{DQB}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQB=A heavy metal hatchet with a wooden handle.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 4}}, PlayStation Vita, [[Nintendo Switch]], and [[Cell phone|Mobile]] versions.</ref>
}}
The iron axe increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders)|Builder]]'s {{Attack}} by 30, and is created by mixing a handful of rusty nuggets with a piece of wood. It is described as being good at breaking very hard blocks.

==={{DQB2}}===
The iron axe is one of several weapons that are exclusively used by [[Malroth]], it boosts his {{Attack}} by +56. It can be crafted from 3 iron ingots and 1 unit of wood at an anvil. The recipe is learned at level 16.

==={{DQTact}}===
The iron axe is a C-rank axe that can be acquired as a reward from completing the {{Axe}}s: Intermediate level. It has an {{ATK}} bonus of +8 and two slots for [[Alchemy]] Effects.

==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Hache de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron axe".
|es=Hacha de hierro|es-meaning=Spanish for "iron axe".
|de=Eisenaxt|de-meaning=German for "iron axe".
|it=Ascia di ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron axe".
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Handaxe.JPG|
Hand Axe DQ NES.png|The Iron axe from {{I}}
DQIII iron axe.png|The Iron axe from {{III}}.
Iron axe VII artwork.png|The Iron axe from {{VII}}
Yangus.png|Yangus wielding an Iron axe.
DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Iron Axe.jpg|Made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Iron axe builders icon.png|{{Builders}} icon.
DQotS Iron axe.jpg|The Iron axe in {{Stars}}.
DQT Iron Axe.png|{{Tact}} icon.
AHB Iron Axe.png|{{A Hero's Bonds}}.
</gallery></center>

==References==
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{{DQWeapons}}

[[Category:Axes]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds weapons]]

[[fr:Hache de fer]]