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|names=Iron spear <br> Spear <br> Iron lance
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The '''Iron lance''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a mid-level weapon that can often be used by many different characters, and is standard-issue for most castle guard NPCs.
The '''Iron lance''' is a recurring {{Spear}} weapon in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
It is a mid-level weapon that can often be used by many different characters, and is standard-issue for most castle guard {{NPC}}s.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The Iron lance is a common spear made out of iron with a three-pronged head. Due to its ease of use, it can be wielded by ordinary town and castle guards and can be used by a variety of different characters and vocations. It often marks the transition from weaker weapons found early in the game to mid-level weapons. The iron lance is also the first to establish the spear weapon family, which would be expanded in later games.
The Iron lance is a common spear made out of iron with a three-pronged head. Due to its ease of use, it can be wielded by ordinary town and castle guards and can be used by a variety of different characters and vocations. It often marks the transition from weaker weapons found early in the game to mid-level weapons. The Iron lance is also the first to establish the [[Spear Weapon Family]], which would be expanded in later games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 2}} and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be bought for 720 [[Gold]] Coins at [[Moonahan]] and sold for 578. In the NES version, the Iron lance is the strongest weapon that the Prince of Cannock can equip.
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 2}} and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be bought for 720 {{Gold}} at [[Moonahan]] and sold for 578 {{Gold}}. In the {{NES}} version, the Iron lance is the strongest weapon that the [[Prince of Cannock]] can equip.


{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
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==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +26 (+28 in the [[NES]] Version) and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. However, when it is equipped by Martial Artists, their attack actually decreases by 14 (-13 in the GBC version).
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +26 (+28 in the {{NES}} version) and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. However, when it is equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, their attack actually decreases by 14 (-13 in the {{GBC}} version).


It can be purchased at [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], and [[Lanson]] for 650 Gold Coins (750 in the NES Version) and sold for 528.
It can be purchased at [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], and [[Lanson]] for 650 {{Gold}} (750 {{Gold}} in the {{NES}} version) and sold for 528 {{Gold}}.


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +28 and can be used by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar McRyan]], [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko Taloon]], and [[Psaro]]. [[Hardie]], [[Oojam]] & [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] have an Iron lance among their equipment.
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +28 and can be used by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar McRyan]], [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko Taloon]], and the {{Psaro 9}}. [[Hardie]], [[Oojam]] & [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] have an Iron lance among their equipment.


It can be purchased for 880 Gold Coins in [[Mintos]], [[Endor]], and the [[Desert Bazaar|Bazaar]] and sold for 660. [[Tessie]] will sell this at [[Torneko's shop]] for 1,320 Gold Coins.
It can be purchased for 880 {{Gold}} in [[Mintos]], [[Endor]], and the [[Desert Bazaar|Bazaar]] and sold for 660 {{Gold}}. [[Tessie Taloon]] will sell this at [[Torneko's shop]] for 1,320 {{Gold}}.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23 and a style bonus of +8, though when Ruff equips it, it reduces his attack by 11. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. They can be bought for 1,000 Gold Coins in [[Faraday]] and sold for 500.
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +23 and a {{Style}} bonus of +8, though when [[Ruff]] equips it, his {{Attack}} is reduced by 11. It also can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. They can be bought for 1,000 {{Gold}} in [[Faraday]] and sold for 500 {{Gold}}.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +24. They can be bought for 750 Gold Coins in [[Port Prospect]] and [[Peregrin Quay]] and can also be sold for 375. The {{Hero 8}} is the only party member who can equip it.
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +24. They can be bought for 750 {{Gold}} in [[Port Prospect]] and [[Peregrin Quay]] and can also be sold for 375. The {{Hero 8}} is the only {{Party 8}} member who can equip it.
It can also be made using Alchemy and can be upgraded using the same method.
It can also be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be upgraded using the same method.


Iron lance = [[Cypress stick]] + [[Dagger]]
Iron lance = [[Cypress stick]] + [[Dagger]]


[[Long spear]] = Cypress stick + Cypress stick + Iron lance
[[Long spear]] = [[Cypress stick]] + [[Cypress stick]] + Iron lance


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron lance}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron lance}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+17}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Attack}}|modifier=+17}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=450|sellPrice=225|equipableBy=[[Paladin]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational Spearmaster
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=450 {{Gold}}|sellPrice=225 {{Gold}}|equipableBy=[[Paladin]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational Spearmaster
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Coffinwell]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Coffinwell]]}}
|flavor=A spear made of iron for everyday action.
|flavor=A spear made of iron for everyday action.
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|name=<big><big></big></big>
|name=<big><big></big></big>
|icon=[[File:Iron lance xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[File:Iron lance xi icon.png]]
|description=A straightforward iron spear of the type used all over Erdrea
|description=A straightforward iron spear of the type used all over [[Erdrea]]
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Attack +24/27/30/34<br>Parry chance +1%
|stats=Attack +24/27/30/34<br>[[Defend|Parry]] chance +1%
|notes=Dropped by [[Orc]]s at {{fraction|1|128}}
|notes=Dropped by [[Orc]]s at {{fraction|1|128}}
|price=750/375
|price=750/375
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|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
|character=[[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
}}


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
Iron lances can be bought from the [[Xeroph Isle|Xeroph island]] shop for 310 Gold Coins and sold for 155. They have an Attack bonus of +9. Its in game description is "An iron lance designed to skewer [[Slimes|slimes]]."
Iron lances can be bought from the [[Xeroph Isle|Xeroph island]] shop for 310 {{Gold}} and sold for 155. They have an {{Attack}} bonus of +9 {{Gold}}. Its in game description is "An Iron lance designed to skewer [[slime]]s."


==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Iron lances have an Attack bonus of +9. They can be bought for 302 Gold Coins and sold for 31.
Iron lances have an {{Attack}} bonus of +9. They can be bought for 302 {{Gold}} and sold for 31 {{Gold}}.


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23. It can be bought for 880 Gold Coins and sold for 440. [[Kiryl]] can equip it. It is described as "A spear made of iron for everyday action."
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +23. It can be bought for 880 {{Gold}} and sold for 440 {{Gold}}. [[Kiryl]] can equip it. It is described as "A spear made of iron for everyday action."


==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
Increases attack by +21, and can be equipped by [[Priest]]s and [[Gladiator]]s.
Increases {{Attack}} by +21, and can be equipped by [[Priest]]s and [[Gladiator]]s.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Ironspear.JPG
Ironspear.JPG|
DQII Iron Spear.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest II''
DQII Iron Spear.png|The Iron lance from {{II}}.
DQIII Iron Spear.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII Iron Spear.png|{{III}}
DQVII iron lance.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQVII iron lance.png|The Iron lance from {{VII}}.
File:Iron lance IX artwork.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest IX''
DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Iron Lance.jpg|Made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
IronLancePurpleOrb.jpg|The iron lance as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
Iron lance IX artwork.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest IX}}. ({{DS}})
IronLancePurpleOrb.jpg|The Iron lance as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Spears]]
[[Category:Spears]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]

Revision as of 01:16, 12 June 2024

The Iron lance is a recurring Spear weapon in the Dragon Quest series.

It is a mid-level weapon that can often be used by many different characters, and is standard-issue for most castle guard NPCs.

Characteristics

The Iron lance is a common spear made out of iron with a three-pronged head. Due to its ease of use, it can be wielded by ordinary town and castle guards and can be used by a variety of different characters and vocations. It often marks the transition from weaker weapons found early in the game to mid-level weapons. The Iron lance is also the first to establish the Spear Weapon Family, which would be expanded in later games.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the Hero and the Prince of Cannock. It can be bought for 720 gold coins at Moonahan and sold for 578 gold coins. In the NES version, the Iron lance is the strongest weapon that the Prince of Cannock can equip.


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
A sturdy spear of iron.[1]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +26 (+28 in the NES version) and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Martial Artists, Priests, Merchants, Gadabouts, and Sages. However, when it is equipped by Martial Artists, their attack actually decreases by 14 (-13 in the GBC version).

It can be purchased at Romaria, Khoryv, Asham, and Lanson for 650 gold coins (750 gold coins in the NES version) and sold for 528 gold coins.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +28 and can be used by the Hero, Ragnar McRyan, Kiryl, Torneko Taloon, and the 9th Chosen One. Hardie, Oojam & Hank Hoffman Jr. have an Iron lance among their equipment.

It can be purchased for 880 gold coins in Mintos, Endor, and the Bazaar and sold for 660 gold coins. Tessie Taloon will sell this at Torneko's shop for 1,320 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23 and a Style bonus of +8, though when Ruff equips it, his Attack is reduced by 11. It also can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. They can be bought for 1,000 gold coins in Faraday and sold for 500 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +24. They can be bought for 750 gold coins in Port Prospect and Peregrin Quay and can also be sold for 375. The Hero is the only party member who can equip it. It can also be made using the Alchemy Pot and can be upgraded using the same method.

Iron lance = Cypress stick + Dagger

Long spear = Cypress stick + Cypress stick + Iron lance

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

 Iron lance
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack +17
Equipable by Paladins, Priests, Warriors, Omnivocational Spearmaster
Found Sold in Stornway & Coffinwell
Buy Price 450 gold coins
Sell Price 225 gold coins
Flavor text A spear made of iron for everyday action.
Notes Upgrades to Steel Lance or Holy lance

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

DQXI Logo EN.png
Iron lance xi icon.png
Description
A straightforward iron spear of the type used all over Erdrea
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +24/27/30/34
Parry chance +1%
Notes
Dropped by Orcs at 1128
Price Location
750/375 Sold in Gallopolis & the Laguna di Gondolia campsite
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
SerenaJade sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Iron lances can be bought from the Xeroph island shop for 310 gold coins and sold for 155. They have an Attack bonus of +9 gold coins. Its in game description is "An Iron lance designed to skewer slimes."

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Iron lances have an Attack bonus of +9. They can be bought for 302 gold coins and sold for 31 gold coins.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23. It can be bought for 880 gold coins and sold for 440 gold coins. Kiryl can equip it. It is described as "A spear made of iron for everyday action."

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Increases Attack by +21, and can be equipped by Priests and Gladiators.

Gallery

Reference

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