Iron axe: Difference between revisions

|image = [[Image:IronAxe.png|right|210px]]

|japanese = てつのオノ

|names = Hand axe <br> Battle axe <br> Iron axe

|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''

|effect = N/a

The '''iron axe''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in the original game, it is a mid-level weapon typically restricted to more physically-oriented characters.

The iron axe is the first [[Axe Weapon Family|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.

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.

|romanji=tetsu no ono

|buy=560 [[gold]]

|sell=280 [[gold]]

|attributes=Attack +15

|type=[[Axe]]

|shops=[[Garinham]], [[Kol]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cantlin]]

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===

The iron axe has an attack bonus of +38. However, when it is equipped by martial artists, It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[warrior]]s, [[martial artist]]s, [[merchant]]s, and [[gadabout]]s. It can be purchased at [[Asham]], [[Isis]], and [[Portoga]] for 2,500 gold.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===

The iron axe has an attack bonus of +38 and a style bonus of +6. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[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 (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades Abbey]] 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]]. One can also acquire an iron axe early if dropped by an [[automaton]].

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===

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. It can be purchased at [[Pickham]] for 2,600 gold and sold for 1,300.

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

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

The iron axe grants an attack bonus of +30 and can be purchased in [[Port Llaffan]]. Being the first axe available in shops, it is not impressive, but can be upgraded along two paths (Iron Axe > [[Steel Axe]] > [[Gigasteel Axe]], or Iron Axe > [[Golden Axe]] > [[King Axe]] > [[Kaiser Axe]] > [[Ice Axe]] > [[Avalanche Axe]]), making it one of the most upgradeable items in the game.

Image:Handaxe.JPG|

Image:Hand Axe DQ NES.png|The iron axe from ''Dragon Quest''

Image:DQVII Iron axe.png|The iron axe from ''Dragon Quest VII''

Image:Yangus.png|Yangus wielding an iron axe