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{{Item
|title = ''Iron cuirass''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Cuirass.png]]
|japanese = {{tt|てつのむねあて|Iron breastplate/chest protector}}
|romaji = Tetsu no muneate
|names = Iron breastplate
|games = {{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>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence.
}}


The '''iron cuirass''', also known as the '''iron breastplate''', is a recurring piece of armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a mid-ranking piece of equipment that only covers the wearer's chest.
The '''iron cuirass''' is a recurring piece of armour in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. It is a mid-ranking piece of equipment that only covers the wearer's chest. Since it is not as cumbersome as a full suit of armour, it can be equipped by a wider range of characters and vocations.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Harry]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], and many monster companions.
The iron cuirass has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, [[Harry]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], and many monster companions. It can be purchased from [[Fortuna]], [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Hay]], and [[Helmunaptra]] for 1,000 gold and sold for 500 gold. One can also be found in the [[Whealbrook Adit]] and another in the [[Scary Lair]]. Iron cuirasses can also be dropped by [[Metal slime knight]]s, [[Pokesperson]]s, [[Jiggery-pokerer]]s, and [[Red-hot poker (Monster)|Red-hot poker]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +23 and a {{Style}} bonus of +4. It can be purchased from [[Wellshire]] and [[Amor]] for 1,000 gold and sold for 750 gold. One can also be found in the [[Moonmirror Tower]] and another in the [[Hallowed Hollow]]. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], [[Goowain]]  


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +26 and a style bonus of +4. It can be purchased in Pilgrim's Perdition for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,000. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]].
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +26 and a Style bonus of +4. It can be purchased from [[Pilgrim's Perdition]] and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,000. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]].
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, iron cuirasses can be dropped by [[Robo-robin]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +25. It can only be equipped by [[Yangus]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Iron armour that only covers the wearer's chest.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +25 and can be equipped by [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]]. It can be purchased from [[Ascantha]] for 1,000 gold and sold for 500. It can be dropped by [[killing machine]]s, [[robo-robin]]s, and [[buffalogre]]s. The iron cuirass can also be upgraded into the [[silver cuirass]] by combining it with two [[silver platter]]s in the [[Alchemy Pot]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron cuirass}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+16}}
|header=[[Image:DQIX iron cuirass.png]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1000g|sellPrice=500g
|name=Iron cuirass
|flavor=Good defensive garb made of iron that covers the chest}}
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Cuirass.png|200px]]
|description=Good defensive garb made of iron that covers the chest.
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +16
|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[Image:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[Image:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Silver cuirass]] or [[Tortoise shell]]<br>Dropped by [[Lesionnaire]]s at 1/64
|price=1,000 / 500
|location=Sold in [[Coffinwell]]
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
The iron cuirass has a Defence bonus of +11, a Style bonus of +3, increases the wearer's Weight by 11, and has an equipment level of 14. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Minstrel]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Item Master]]s, [[Dancer]]s, [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], [[Pirate]]s, and [[Armamentalist]]s if they have allocated enough points into their Fource skill. In the ''Offline'' version of the game, it can also be equipped by [[Mjoll]], [[Raguas]], [[Hussar]], and [[Duston]].
 
Like many pieces of armour in ''X'', the iron cuirass gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the cuirass, a waistguard, a headband, armbands, and shin guards, and can be made with blacksmithing. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +10 bonus to Style.
* Recipe: [[Iron ore]] x3 + [[Hardy hide]]
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Iron cuirass</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Iron cuirass xi icon.png]]
|description=A breastplate built from beaten iron sheeting.
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Defence +25/26/28/30
|notes=Requires 6 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=1,500 / 750
|location=Sold at [[Gondolia]] and from the [[Dundrasil Region]] and [[Zwaardsrust Region]] roving emporiums during the first act.
|diff=★☆☆☆☆
|i1=[[Image:Iron ore XI icon.png|50px|link=Iron ore]] x3 + [[Image:Glass frit xi icon.png|50px|link=Glass frit]] + [[Image:Celestial skein xi icon.png|50px|link=Celestial skein]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The [[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|recipe book]] '''I ♥ Iron Armour''' contains the recipe for the iron cuirass. It can be found in a treasure chest in the [[Laguna di Gondolia]].
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
The iron cuirass is a 2★ piece of armour with a Defence bonus of +6.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The iron cuirass is Treasure No. 172 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on [[the Hinterquarters]]. Its base value is 150,000 gold.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Peto de acero|es-meaning=Spanish for "steel breastplate".
|fr=Plastron de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron breastplate".
|de=Eisenkürass|de-meaning=German for "iron cuirass".
|it=Corazza de ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron breastplate/cuirass".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQV Iron Breastplate.png|''Dragon Quest V''
DQV Iron Breastplate.png|[[Pankraz]] wearing the iron cuirass
File:Iron cuirass.png|The iron cuirass from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Iron cuirass VII artwork.png|The iron cuirass from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[fr:Plastron de fer]]

Latest revision as of 18:37, 1 October 2024

Iron cuirass
DQVIII Iron Cuirass.png
Japanese てつのむねあて
Romaji Tetsu no muneate
Old localizations Iron breastplate
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

The iron cuirass is a recurring piece of armour in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest V. It is a mid-ranking piece of equipment that only covers the wearer's chest. Since it is not as cumbersome as a full suit of armour, it can be equipped by a wider range of characters and vocations.

Appearances[edit]

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

The iron cuirass has a Defence bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the Hero, Harry, Sancho, Tuppence, and many monster companions. It can be purchased from Fortuna, Lodestar Harbour, Hay, and Helmunaptra for 1,000 gold and sold for 500 gold. One can also be found in the Whealbrook Adit and another in the Scary Lair. Iron cuirasses can also be dropped by Metal slime knights, Pokespersons, Jiggery-pokerers, and Red-hot pokers.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +23 and a Style bonus of +4. It can be purchased from Wellshire and Amor for 1,000 gold and sold for 750 gold. One can also be found in the Moonmirror Tower and another in the Hallowed Hollow. It can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Milly, Ashlynn, Terry, Amos, Lizzie, Goowain

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

The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +26 and a Style bonus of +4. It can be purchased from Pilgrim's Perdition and Alltrades Abbey in the past for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,000. It can be equipped by the Hero, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, iron cuirasses can be dropped by Robo-robins.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Iron armour that only covers the wearer's chest.[1]

The iron cuirass has a defence bonus of +25 and can be equipped by Yangus and Morrie. It can be purchased from Ascantha for 1,000 gold and sold for 500. It can be dropped by killing machines, robo-robins, and buffalogres. The iron cuirass can also be upgraded into the silver cuirass by combining it with two silver platters in the Alchemy Pot.

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

DQIX iron cuirass.png Iron cuirass DQIX Logo.png
DQVIII Iron Cuirass.png
Description
Good defensive garb made of iron that covers the chest.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +16 IXwarrioricon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXarmamentalisticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
Notes
Upgrades into Silver cuirass or Tortoise shell
Dropped by Lesionnaires at 1/64
Price Location
1,000 / 500 Sold in Coffinwell
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -



Dragon Quest X[edit]

The iron cuirass has a Defence bonus of +11, a Style bonus of +3, increases the wearer's Weight by 11, and has an equipment level of 14. It can be equipped by Warriors, Priests, Thieves, Minstrels, Paladins, Rangers, Gladiators, Item Masters, Dancers, Demon Swordsmen, Pirates, and Armamentalists if they have allocated enough points into their Fource skill. In the Offline version of the game, it can also be equipped by Mjoll, Raguas, Hussar, and Duston.

Like many pieces of armour in X, the iron cuirass gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the cuirass, a waistguard, a headband, armbands, and shin guards, and can be made with blacksmithing. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +10 bonus to Style.

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

Iron cuirass DQXI Logo EN.png
Iron cuirass xi icon.png
Description
A breastplate built from beaten iron sheeting.
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +25/26/28/30
Notes
Requires 6 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
1,500 / 750 Sold at Gondolia and from the Dundrasil Region and Zwaardsrust Region roving emporiums during the first act.
Forging difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Ingredients
Iron ore XI icon.png x3 + Glass frit xi icon.png + Celestial skein xi icon.png
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


The recipe book I ♥ Iron Armour contains the recipe for the iron cuirass. It can be found in a treasure chest in the Laguna di Gondolia.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

The iron cuirass is a 2★ piece of armour with a Defence bonus of +6.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The iron cuirass is Treasure No. 172 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on the Hinterquarters. Its base value is 150,000 gold.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolPeto de aceroSpanish for "steel breastplate".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisPlastron de ferFrench for "iron breastplate".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschEisenkürassGerman for "iron cuirass".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoCorazza de ferroItalian for "iron breastplate/cuirass".

Gallery[edit]

  • Pankraz wearing the iron cuirass

  • The iron cuirass from Dragon Quest VII

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
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