Editing Iron shield

{{Item
|title = Iron shield
|image = [[Image:DVIII_Iron_Shield.png|250px]]
|japanese = てつのたて<br>鉄のたて<br>てつの大盾 (''X'' and ''Walk'')<br>てつの盾
|romaji= {{tt|Tetsu no tate|Iron shield}}<br>{{tt|Tetsu no ōdate|Iron great shield}} (''X'' and ''Walk'')
|names = Large shield
|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}}
|effect = Reduces damage taken from fire and ice breath attacks. (''V'' onward)<br>Reduces fire and ice damage. (''IX'' and ''XI'' only)
}}

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.

==Characteristics==
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''.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEquipment
|name=Iron shield
|kanji=てつのたて
|romanji=Tetsu no tate
|buy=800 [[gold]]
|sell=400 [[gold]]
|attributes=Defence +10.
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|type=[[Shield]]
|shops=[[Garinham]] and [[Mercado]]
|locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|description=A large, sturdy shield of solid iron.
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
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.

==={{DQ4}}===
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]] can equip it.

==={{DQ5}}===
The iron shield has a defence bonus of +16, and protects against fire and ice attacks. They can be bought for 720 gold in [[Mostroferrato]] and sold for 540 gold. The {{Hero 5}}, [[Harry]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]], and [[Sancho]] can equip them, along with many monster allies.

==={{DQ6}}===
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.

==={{DQ7}}===
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]].

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A forged iron shield. Reduces the damage from certain fire- or ice-based attacks by 5 points.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
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]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Iron cuirass PS2.png|32px|link=Iron cuirass]]<br>Iron cuirass
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Iron shield.png|32px|Iron shield]]<br>Iron shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Iron shield.png|32px|Iron shield]]<br>Iron shield
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|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
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|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
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Silver platter.png|32px|link=Silver platter]]<br>Silver platter
|i3=-
}}
</div>

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX iron shield.png]]
|name=Iron shield
|icon=[[File:Iron shield IX artwork.png]]
|description=A steadfast shield made of iron.
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +10<br>Block Chance +1.0%
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 5%.<br>Upgrades into [[Steel shield]].
|price=900/450
|location=Sold in {{Alltrades Abbey 9}} and [[Porth Llaffan]].<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Salamarauder]]s.
|i1=None
|i2=None
|i3=None
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
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 ''[[Dragon Quest X Offline|Offline]]'' version of the game. It can be crafted with armoursmithing or with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
*Recipe: [[Iron ore]] x3 + [[Copper ore]] x2

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Iron shield</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Iron shield xi icon.png]]
|description=A buckler of beaten iron that provides some protection from fire and ice attacks.
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Defence +15/16/17/18<br>Block Chance +7/8%
|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
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Gondolia]] and [[Octagonia]] and the roving emporiums in the the [[Zwaardsrust Region]], [[Dundrasil Region]], and [[the Costa Valor]].
|diff=★☆☆☆☆
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron shield|console=Wii}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Durability|modifier=3}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold at the armour shop in [[Castle Avalonia]] in Chapter 2.<br>Dropped by [[Winky|Winkies]].}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=640|sellPrice=320|equipableBy={{Hero Swords}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Shield}}
}}

==={{DQB2}}===
The Iron shield provides a {{Defence}} bonus of +12. It can be crafted with 2 Iron ingots and 1 unit of wood. The recipe for it is learned at level 19.

==={{DQWalk}}===
The Iron shield is a 2★ shield with a {{Defence}} bonus of +5 and a block rate bonus of +1%. It is received as a reward for completing Chapter 2, Episode 9 of the story.

==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Iron shield is Treasure No. 171 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on [[the Paternoggin]]. Its base value is 72,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A shield shaped from a single sheet of solid iron.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Escudo de hierro|es-meaning=Spanish for "iron shield".
|fr=Bouclier de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron shield".
|de=Eisenschild|de-meaning=German for "iron shield".
|it=Scudo di ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron shield".
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ Iron Shield.png|''Dragon Quest''
DQIII Iron Shield.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIV Iron Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
DQV Iron Shield.png|''Dragon Quest V''
DQVII iron shield.png|The iron shield from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Largeshield.JPG|
File:Iron shield builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
Iron shield treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
IronShieldSteelBroadsword.jpg|The iron shield and the [[steel broadsword]] featured in the [[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]
</gallery></center>

==Related items==
*[[Iron armour]]
*[[Iron helmet]]
*[[Iron kneecaps]]
*[[Iron sabatons]]

==Reference==
<references/>

[[Category:Dragon Quest I shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]

[[fr:Bouclier de fer]]