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[[Image:DQVIIIIronHelmet.png|right|thumb|250px|''Dragon Quest VIII'' official art]]
{{Item
|title = ''Iron helmet''
|image = [[Image:DQVIIIIronHelmet.png|center|220px]]
|japanese = {{tt|てつかぶと|Iron helmet}}
|romaji=tetsu kabuto
|names = Iron helmet <br> Iron helm
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<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>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQB}}
|buy = 1,110-3,150 [[gold]] coins
|sell = 550-2,363 gold coins
|effect = None
}}


The '''Iron Helmet''' is a piece of headwwear which is common in several ''Dragon Quest'' games. It is mid-level headgear often seen during the middle stages of games in the main series.
'''Iron helmets''' are a recurring piece of headwwear in the {{DQSeries}}. It is mid-level headgear often seen during the middle stages of games in the main series. Since its debut in the second game, it has appeared in every game since then.


==Appearances==
==Characteristics==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
The design of the iron helmet has stayed almost consistently the same throughout all games. It is a simple helmet of the kind worn by castle guards and knights, made out of grey iron plates with gold edges near the front opening and bottom, a round blue gem where the wearer's forehead would be, and a feathered plume near the back. In {{Dragon Quest II}}, the plume in the back had yellow feathers, but starting with the third game it has consistently had red feathers. The helmet's design is similar to the real world "barbute" style of helmet, which had no visor and had an opening in the front for the wearer.
The iron helmet has a defence bonus of +6. It can only be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]] and can be purchased at [[Tantegel]], [[Tuhn]], [[Beran]], [[Osterfair]], and [[Wellgarth]] for 3,150 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Like other pieces of armor, the helmet can usually only be equipped by physically stronger characters like warriors, but often times priest-type characters are able to wear the helmet, as well.
The iron helmet has a defence bonus of +16. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, [[Cleric]]s, and [[Sage]]s.They can be bought for 2,000 gold in [[Assaram]] and sold for 750 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==Appearances==
The iron helmet has a defence bonus of +16. They can be bought for 1,100 gold in [[Mintos]], [[Stancia]], [[Rosehill]], and [[Riverton]]. They can also be sold for 825 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko]], [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro]] can equip them.
==={{DQ2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Its dashing design is beloved of the brave.<ref>[[Cell phone]] Version.</ref>
}}The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +6. It can only be worn by the {{Hero 2}} and can be purchased at [[Tantegel]], [[Slewse]], [[Beran]], [[Dirkandor]], and [[Burrowell]] for 3,150 [[gold]] coins and can be sold for 2,363 gold coins. [[Metal slime]]s and [[Gargoyle]]s may drop them.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The iron helmet has a defence bonus of +16. They can be bought for 1,100 gold and sold for 825 gold. All male human allies can equip them, along with many monster allies.
The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s. If purchased from the armor peddler in [[Asham]], the lowest he will sell them for is 2,000 [[gold]] coins, but they can be purchased normally in [[Isis]] for only 1,000 gold coins. It can be sold for 750 gold coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
Iron helmets have defense bonuses of +16 and a style bonus of +15, though it can be upgraded to have a style bonus of +26 if you pay 400 gold. They can be bought for 1,100 gold in [[Amor]], [[Clearvale]], [[Wellshire]], [[Ghent]], and [[Scrimsley]]. They can be sold for 825 gold, but if they are upgraded, they will sell for 900 gold. [[Cauldrone|Cauldrones]] and [[Pot Shot|Pot Shots]] will drop them. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip them.
The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16. They can be bought for 1,100 [[gold]] coins in [[Mintos]], [[Canalot]], [[Rosehill]], and [[Riverton]]. They can also be sold for 825 gold coins. The {{Hero 4}}, [[Kiryl]], {{Torneko}}, {{Ragnar}}, and the {{Psaro 9}} can equip them.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The iron helmet has a defence bonus of +16 and an appearance bonus of +15. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Melvin]], and [[Aira]]. It can be bought for 1,100 gold and sold for 550 gold.
The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16. They can be bought for 1,100 [[gold]] coin and sold for 825 gold coins. All male human allies can equip them, along with many monster allies.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The iron helmet has a defence bonus of +16. It can be worn by either the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] or [[Angelo]]. They can be bought in [[Pickham]] for 1,100 gold and sold for 550 gold.
Iron helmets have {{Defence}} bonuses of +16 and a {{Style}} bonus of +15, though it can be upgraded to have a {{Style}} bonus of +26 if you pay 400 [[gold]] coins. They can be bought for 1,100 gold coins in [[Amor]], [[Clearvale]], [[Wellshire]], [[Ghent]], and [[Scrimsley]]. They can be sold for 825 gold coins, but if they are upgraded, they will sell for 900 gold coins. [[Cauldrone]]s and [[Pot shot]]s will drop them. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip them.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron helmet}}
The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16 and an {{Style}} bonus of +15. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Frobisher]] and [[Greenthumb Gardens]], and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} for 1,100 [[gold]] coins and sold for 550 gold coins. Iron helmets can also be won as a reward from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] near [[Pilgrim's Rest]].
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+11}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1100|sellPrice=550
|flavor=A humble hat made of iron.
|notes=Sold in [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest IX)|Alltrades Abbey]], [[Porth Llaffan]], and [[Dourbridge]].}}


==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An entirely undistinguished helmet made of iron.
}}
The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16. It can be worn by either the {{Hero 8}} or [[Angelo]]. They can be bought in [[Pickham]] for 1,100 [[gold]] coins and sold for 550 gold coin.


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
In this game, the iron helmet can be upgraded twice using [[Alchemy]].
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Iron helmet.png]]
|name=Iron helmet
|icon=[[File:Iron helmet IX artwork.png]]
|description=A humble hat made of iron
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +11<br>Charm +8
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Dropped by [[Axolhotl]]s at 1/32 & [[Metal slime knight]]s at 1/128<br>Upgrades into [[Steel helmet]]
|price=1,100/550
|location=Sold in {{Alltrades Abbey 9}}, [[Porth Llaffan]], & [[Dourbridge]]
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}


{{Equipment|header|name=Iron helmet}}
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defense|modifier=+10}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|footer}}
|name=<big><big>Iron helmet</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Iron helmet xi icon.png]]
|description=An unremarkable everyday helm made of iron
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Defence +16/17/18/19
|notes=N/A
|price=1,100/550
|location=Sold in Gondolia & Octagonia
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


{{ItemLocation|header|name=Iron helmet}}
The guide for forging the helmet, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|I ♥ Iron Armour]]'', is the reward for completing quest #6 in [[Hotto]].
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold at armor shop (1150gold)}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}


{{CharacterList|header}}
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
Increases the {{Hero Swords}}'s defence by +10 and can be purchased at the shop in [[Castle Avalonia]] for 1,150 gold.
{{CharacterList|footer}}


==Descriptions==
==See also==
{{Descriptions
*[[Iron armour]]
|DQ2=Its dashing design is beloved of the brave.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
*[[Iron cuirass]]
}}
*[[Iron shield]]
*[[Iron kneecaps]]
*[[Iron sabatons]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Ironhelmet.JPG|
Ironhelmet.JPG|
Image:DQIII_Iron_Helmet.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQII Iron helmet.jpg|The {{Prince of Midenhall}} wearing the iron helmet, circa 1992
DQIII_Iron_Helmet.png|The [[Warrior]] from ''III'' wearing the iron helmet, circa 1988
File:Iron helmet VI 1995.png|''VI'' artwork
Iron helmet VII artwork.png|''VII'' artwork
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==References==


[[Category:Dragon Quest II helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II helmets]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords helmets]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords helmets]]

Latest revision as of 10:47, 5 August 2023

Iron helmet
DQVIIIIronHelmet.png
Japanese てつかぶと
Romaji tetsu kabuto
Old localizations Iron helmet
Iron helm
Found in Dragon Quest II
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 XI
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Builders
Effect None

Iron helmets are a recurring piece of headwwear in the Dragon Quest series. It is mid-level headgear often seen during the middle stages of games in the main series. Since its debut in the second game, it has appeared in every game since then.

Characteristics[edit]

The design of the iron helmet has stayed almost consistently the same throughout all games. It is a simple helmet of the kind worn by castle guards and knights, made out of grey iron plates with gold edges near the front opening and bottom, a round blue gem where the wearer's forehead would be, and a feathered plume near the back. In Dragon Quest II, the plume in the back had yellow feathers, but starting with the third game it has consistently had red feathers. The helmet's design is similar to the real world "barbute" style of helmet, which had no visor and had an opening in the front for the wearer.

Like other pieces of armor, the helmet can usually only be equipped by physically stronger characters like warriors, but often times priest-type characters are able to wear the helmet, as well.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Its dashing design is beloved of the brave.[1]

The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +6. It can only be worn by the Hero and can be purchased at Tantegel, Slewse, Beran, Dirkandor, and Burrowell for 3,150 gold coins and can be sold for 2,363 gold coins. Metal slimes and Gargoyles may drop them.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16. It can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, and Sages. If purchased from the armor peddler in Asham, the lowest he will sell them for is 2,000 gold coins, but they can be purchased normally in Isis for only 1,000 gold coins. It can be sold for 750 gold coins.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16. They can be bought for 1,100 gold coins in Mintos, Canalot, Rosehill, and Riverton. They can also be sold for 825 gold coins. The Hero, Kiryl, Torneko, Ragnar, and the 9th Chosen One can equip them.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16. They can be bought for 1,100 gold coin and sold for 825 gold coins. All male human allies can equip them, along with many monster allies.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Iron helmets have Defence bonuses of +16 and a Style bonus of +15, though it can be upgraded to have a Style bonus of +26 if you pay 400 gold coins. They can be bought for 1,100 gold coins in Amor, Clearvale, Wellshire, Ghent, and Scrimsley. They can be sold for 825 gold coins, but if they are upgraded, they will sell for 900 gold coins. Cauldrones and Pot shots will drop them. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip them.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16 and an Style bonus of +15. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Frobisher and Greenthumb Gardens, and Alltrades Abbey for 1,100 gold coins and sold for 550 gold coins. Iron helmets can also be won as a reward from the Lucky Panel at the Casino near Pilgrim's Rest.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
An entirely undistinguished helmet made of iron.

The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16. It can be worn by either the Hero or Angelo. They can be bought in Pickham for 1,100 gold coins and sold for 550 gold coin.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

In this game, the iron helmet can be upgraded twice using Alchemy.


DQIX Iron helmet.png Iron helmet DQIX Logo.png
Iron helmet IX artwork.png
Description
A humble hat made of iron
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +11
Charm +8		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
Dropped by Axolhotls at 1/32 & Metal slime knights at 1/128
Upgrades into Steel helmet
Price Location
1,100/550 Sold in Alltrades Abbey, Porth Llaffan, & Dourbridge
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Iron helmet DQXI Logo EN.png
Iron helmet xi icon.png
Description
An unremarkable everyday helm made of iron
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +16/17/18/19
Notes
N/A
Price Location
1,100/550 Sold in Gondolia & Octagonia
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



The guide for forging the helmet, I ♥ Iron Armour, is the reward for completing quest #6 in Hotto.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

Increases the Hero's defence by +10 and can be purchased at the shop in Castle Avalonia for 1,150 gold.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Ironhelmet.JPG

  • The Prince of Midenhall wearing the iron helmet, circa 1992

  • The Warrior from III wearing the iron helmet, circa 1988

  • VI artwork

  • VII artwork

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Cell phone Version.
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