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Iron mask
Japanese	てっかめん
Romaji	Tekkamen
Old localizations	Same
Found in	Dragon Quest III; Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake; Dragon Quest IV; Dragon Quest V; Dragon Quest VI; Dragon Quest VII; Dragon Quest VIII; Dragon Quest IX; Dragon Quest XI; Dragon Quest Swords; Dragon Quest Tact; Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect	Increases the wearer's Defence.

Latest revision as of 03:01, 31 August 2025

The iron mask is a recurring helmet in the Dragon Quest series. It is a mid-level helmet reserved for physically strong characters that provides a high amount of defence.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

The ron mask has a Defence bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors.. It can be purchased in Theddon, Mur, and Lanson for 3,500 gold coins and sold for 2,625.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

Iron mask


Description
This iron helm protects the wearer's entire head at the cost of limiting their vision
Stats	Vocations
Defence +32
Notes
N/A
Price	Location
6,900/1,380	Manoza Cave Sold in: Manoza

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

The iron mask has a Defence bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, and the ninth chosen one. It can be bought in Zalenagrad, Aubout du Monde, Rosehill, Riverton, and the Azimuth for 3,500 gold and sold for 2,625.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

The iron mask has a Defence bonus of +25. It can be purchased for 3,500 Gold Coins and sold for 2,625. The Hero, Harry, the Hero's Son, Tuppence, Killing machine, Bombboulder, Brownie, Revaulting horse, Moosifer, Hoodlum, Gigantes, Golem, Barbatos, Walking corpse, Hyperanemon, Samigina, Orc king, Magic marionette, Slime knight, Warhog, and Mandrake marshal all can equip it.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

The iron mask has a Defence bonus of +25, a Style bonus of +10 (+35 after it has been upgraded), and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, Goowain, and all other slime allies. It can be purchased for 3,500 gold at Clearvale, Sorceria, Arkbolt, Castle Swanstone, and Turnscote. It can be sold for 2,626 gold or 2,850 after it has been upgraded. Octavian pirates drop them ¹⁄₆₄ of the time.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

The iron mask has a Defence bonus of +22, but reduces the wearer's Style by 10, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased from La Bravoure, the Temple Palace in the present, El Ciclo, Greenthumb Gardens during the second visit to the past, Providence, Nottagen, and Rucker for 3,500 gold and sold for 1,750 gold. Iron masks can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Game	Description
	An iron mask that fully covers the wearer's face for improved defence.^[1]

The iron mask has a Defence bonus of +25 and can be equipped by the Hero and Yangus. It can be purchased for 3,500 Gold in Argonia (only after the bazaar starts), Arcadia, Savella Cathedral, and the Holy Isle of Neos. An iron mask can be found on the Cape West of Pickham in a treasure chest that requires the magic key to open. It can also be dropped rarely by shadows.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Iron mask (てっかめん)


Description
A complete metal covering for the cranium.^[2]
Rarity	Stats	Vocations
★☆☆☆☆	Defence +14 Charm +15
Notes
N/A
Price	Location
2,100 / 1,050	Found in: Rank 2/H blue chests, 2% Sold in: Bloomingdale Dropped by: Alarmours Deadcurions Harmours
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
-	-	-

Upgrades into a filigree mask when combined with a silver platter and silver tiara, or platinum headgear when combined with platinum ore and a Hephaestus' flame.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Iron mask


Description
A heavy iron helm that covers the whole head, including the face.^[3]
Rarity
D
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +25/26/28/30
Notes
Requires 7 Perfectionist's pearls to rework
Price	Location
3,500 / 1,750	Sold in: Lonalulu Phnom Nonh Puerto Valor Dropped by: Midnight horknights (1/128) Vicious midnight horknights (1/128)
Forging difficulty
-
Ingredients
-
Characters

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of MirrorsEdit

The iron mask has a Defence bonus of +15. It can be purchased from the travelling merchant in Castle Avalonia in chapter 5 for 2,800 gold, and is occasionally dropped by restless armours.

Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit

Game	Description
	A helmet that covers the whole head and comes complete with a fortified face protector.^[4]

The Iron mask is Treasure No. 156 in the Armour category and can be found on the Paternoggin. Its base value is 350,000 gold.

Dragon Quest TactEdit

The iron mask is a B-rank helmet that can be purchased up to five times monthly from the gold shop for 1,000 gold. The mask can also be acquired as a reward from completing the third stages of both Kon and Kiefer's Battle Roads. It has a DEF bonus of +8, can only be equipped by Attack and Defence units, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Celada de hierro	Spanish for "iron sallet".
Français	Masque de fer	French for "iron mask".
Deutsch	Eisenmaske	German for "iron mask".
Italiano	Maschera di ferro	Italian for "iron mask".

GalleryEdit

III artwork
IV artwork
Ragnar from IV wearing an iron mask along with the Tempest shield, Spiked armour, and Miracle sword
VI artwork
VII artwork
Tact icon

ReferencesEdit

↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
↑ Nintendo DS version.
↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions
↑ Nintendo Switch version.

[auto-1] Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.

[2] Nintendo DS version.

[3] Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions

[4] Nintendo Switch version.

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+|title = ''Iron mask''
+|image = [[Image:DQVIIIIronMask.png|center|210px]]
+|japanese = {{tt|てっかめん|Iron mask}}
+|romaji = Tekkamen
+|names = Same
+|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<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 XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQTact}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
+|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.
+}}
-The '''iron mask''' is a recurring helmet in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a mid-level helmet reserved for physically strong characters that provides a high amount of defence.
+The '''iron mask''' is a recurring helmet in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a mid-level helmet reserved for physically strong characters that provides a high amount of defence.
 ==Appearances==
-===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
+==={{DQ3}}===
-The iron mask has a defence bonus of +25. It can be purchased in [[Tedanki]], [[Mur]], and [[Lanson]] for 3,500 gold and sold for 2,625. It can only be equipped by the [[Erdrick|Hero]] and [[Warrior]]s.
+The ron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior]]s.. It can be purchased in [[Theddon]], [[Mur]], and [[Lanson]] for 3,500 [[gold]] coins and sold for 2,625.
-===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
+==={{DQ3HD}}===
-The iron mask has a defence bonus of +25. It can be bought in [[Zalenagrad]], [[Aubout du Monde]], [[Rosehill]], [[Riverton]], and [[the Azimuth]] for 3,500 gold and sold for 2,625 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] and [[Ragnar]] can equip it.
+{{DQIIIHDEquipment
+|header=[[File:Iron mask III HD icon.png]]
+|name=<big>Iron mask</big>
+|description=This iron helm protects the wearer's entire head at the cost of limiting their vision
+|stats=Defence +32
+|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
+|notes=N/A
+|price=6,900/1,380
+|location=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>Sold in:<br>[[Manoza]]
+}}
-===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
+==={{DQ4}}===
-The iron mask has a defence bonus of +25. They can be bought for 3,500 gold and sold for 2,625 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Harry]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]], [[Pippin]], [[Attackbot]], [[Bomb Crag]], [[Brownie]], [[Centaurus]], [[Eigerhorn]], [[Eliminator]], [[Gigantes]], [[Golem]], [[Hellbattler]], [[Hork]], [[Lionex]], [[Messala]], [[Orc King]], [[Puppet Man]], [[Slime Knight]], [[Soldier Bull]], and [[Springer]] all can equip it.
+The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro (Character)|the ninth chosen one]]. It can be bought in [[Zalenagrad]], [[Aubout du Monde]], [[Rosehill]], [[Riverton]], and [[the Azimuth]] for 3,500 gold and sold for 2,625.
-===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
+==={{DQ5}}===
-Iron masks can be bought for 3,500 gold in [[Clearvale]], [[Sorceria]], [[Arkbolt]], [[Castle Swanstone|Swanstone]], and [[Turnscote]]. They can be sold for 2,626 gold or 2,850 gold after it has been upgraded. [[Octavian pirate|Octavian pirates]] drop them 1/64 of the time. They have a defense bonus of +25 and a style bonus of +10 (+35 after it has been upgraded). The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], [[Goowain]], and all other slime allies can equip them.
+The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25. It can be purchased for 3,500 Gold Coins and sold for 2,625. The {{Hero 5}}, [[Harry]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]], [[Tuppence]], [[Killing machine (Recruit)|Killing machine]], [[Bomboulder (Recruit)|Bombboulder]], [[Brownie (Recruit)|Brownie]], [[Revaulting horse (Recruit)|Revaulting horse]], [[Moosifer (Recruit)|Moosifer]], [[Hoodlum (Recruit)|Hoodlum]], [[Gigantes (Recruit)|Gigantes]], [[Golem (Recruit)|Golem]], [[Barbatos (Recruit)|Barbatos]], [[Walking corpse (Recruit)|Walking corpse]], [[Hyperanemon (Recruit)|Hyperanemon]], [[Samigina (Recruit)|Samigina]], [[Orc king (Recruit)|Orc king]], [[Magic marionette (Recruit)|Magic marionette]], [[Slime knight (Recruit)|Slime knight]], [[Warhog (Recruit)|Warhog]], and [[Mandrake marshal (Recruit)|Mandrake marshal]] all can equip it.
-===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
+==={{DQ6}}===
-Iron masks can be bought for 3,500 gold and sold for 1,750 gold. They have a defense bonus of +22 and a style bonus of +10. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it.
+The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25, a {{Style}} bonus of +10 (+35 after it has been upgraded), and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], [[Goowain]], and all other slime allies. It can be purchased for 3,500 gold at [[Clearvale]], [[Sorceria]], [[Arkbolt]], [[Castle Swanstone]], and [[Turnscote]]. It can be sold for 2,626 gold or 2,850 after it has been upgraded. [[Octavian pirate]]s drop them {{fraction|1|64}} of the time.
-===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
+==={{DQ7}}===
-The iron mask has a defence bonus of +25. It can be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Yangus]]. It can be bought for 3,500 gold in [[Argonia]] (only after the bazaar starts), [[Arcadia]], [[Savella Cathedral]], and [[Neos]].
+The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +22, but reduces the wearer's {{Style}} by 10, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[La Bravoure]], the [[Temple Palace]] in the present, [[El Ciclo]], [[Greenthumb Gardens]] during the second visit to the past, [[Providence]], [[Nottagen]], and [[Rucker]] for 3,500 gold and sold for 1,750 gold. Iron masks can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
-===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
+==={{DQ8}}===
-{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Iron mask.png|name=Iron mask|console=DS}}
+{{Descriptions
-{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+14}}
+|DQ8=An iron mask that fully covers the wearer's face for improved defence.<ref name="auto">Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, Mobile, and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
-{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Buy in [[Bloomingdale]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Deadcurion]]s and [[Alarmour]]s.<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Harmour]]s.<br>2% chance of finding in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|Rank 2 chests]].}}
-{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
-{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2,100|sellPrice=1,050|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]]|class=Helmet
-|flavor=A complete metal covering for the cranium.
-|notes=Upgrades into [[Filigree mask]] or [[Platinum headgear]].
 }}
+The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased for 3,500 Gold in [[Argonia]] (only after the bazaar starts), [[Arcadia]], [[Savella Cathedral]], and the Holy Isle of [[Neos]]. An iron mask can be found on the [[Pickham_Region#Cape_West_of_Pickham|Cape West of Pickham]] in a [[treasure chest]] that requires the [[magic key]] to open. It can also be dropped rarely by [[shadow]]s.
-===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
+==={{DQ9}}===
-The iron mask has a defence bonus of +25. It can be reforged to have defence bonuses of +26, +28, and +30. They can be bought for 3,500 gold in [[Puerto Valor]], [[Lonalulu]], and [[Phnom Nonh]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] can equip it.
+{{DQIXEquipment
+|header=[[Image:DQIX Iron mask.png]]
+|name=Iron mask
+|kanji=てっかめん
+|icon=[[File:Iron mask IX artwork.png]]
+|description=A complete metal covering for the cranium.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
+|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
+|stats=Defence +14<br>Charm +15
+|vocation=[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
+|notes=N/A
+|price=2,100 / 1,050
+|location=Found in:<br>[[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_2/H|Rank 2/H blue chests]], 2%<br>Sold in:<br> [[Bloomingdale]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Alarmour]]s<br>[[Deadcurion]]s<br>[[Harmour]]s
+|i1=-
+|i2=-
+|i3=-
+}}
+Upgrades into a [[filigree mask]] when combined with a [[silver platter]] and [[silver tiara]], or [[platinum headgear]] when combined with [[platinum ore]] and a [[Hephaestus' flame]].
-===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
+==={{DQ11}}===
+{{DQXIEquipment
+|name=<big><big>Iron mask</big></big>
+|icon=[[Image:ICON-Iron mask XI.png]]
+|description=A heavy iron helm that covers the whole head, including the face.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions</ref>
+|rarity=D
+|stats=Defence +25/26/28/30
+|diff=-
+|i1=-
+|notes=Requires 7 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework
+|price=3,500 / 1,750
+|location=Sold in:<br>[[Lonalulu]]<br>[[Phnom Nonh]]<br>[[Puerto Valor]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Midnight horknight]]s (1/128)<br>Vicious midnight horknights (1/128)
+|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
+}}
-{{Equipment|header|entry|name=Iron Mask}}
+==={{DQSwords}}===
-{{Equipment|entry|stat|Defense|modifier=+15|sellPrice=1400g}}
+The iron mask has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15. It can be purchased from the travelling merchant in [[Castle Avalonia]] in chapter 5 for 2,800 gold, and is occasionally dropped by [[restless armour]]s.
-{{Equipment|footer}}
-{{ItemLocation|header}}
+==={{DQTreasures}}===
-{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by traveling merchant (2800g)}}
+{{Descriptions
-{{ItemLocation|footer}}
+|DQTR=A helmet that covers the whole head and comes complete with a fortified face protector.<ref>Nintendo Switch version.</ref>
+}}
+The Iron mask is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 156]] in the Armour category and can be found on [[the Paternoggin]]. Its base value is 350,000 gold.
-{{CharacterList|header}}
+==={{DQTact}}===
-{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
+The iron mask is a B-rank helmet that can be purchased up to five times monthly from the gold shop for 1,000 gold. The mask can also be acquired as a reward from completing the third stages of both [[Kon]] and [[Kiefer]]'s Battle Roads. It has a DEF bonus of +8, can only be equipped by Attack and Defence units, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.
-{{CharacterList|footer}}
-==Description==
+==In Other Languages==
-*'''An iron mask that fully covers the wearer's face for improved defence.''' (Description of the iron mask in the PS2 version of ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
+{{OtherLanguages
+|es=Celada de hierro|es-meaning=Spanish for "iron {{tt|sallet|a light spherical helmet from medieval Europe}}".
+|fr=Masque de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron mask".
+|de=Eisenmaske|de-meaning=German for "iron mask".
+|it=Maschera di ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron mask".
+}}
+==See also==
+*[[Filigree mask]]
 ==Gallery==
 <center><gallery>
-Image:DQIII_Iron Mask.png|''Dragon Quest III''
+Image:DQIII_Iron Mask.png|''III'' artwork
-Image:DQV_Iron Masque.png|''Dragon Quest V''
+Image:DQV_Iron Masque.png|''IV'' artwork
-DQVII Iron mask.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
+Image:Ragnar Spiked Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] from ''IV'' wearing an iron mask along with the [[Tempest shield]], [[Spiked armour]], and [[Miracle sword]]
+File:Iron mask VI 1995.png|''VI'' artwork
+Iron mask VII artwork.png|''VII'' artwork
+DQT Iron Mask icon.png|''Tact'' icon
 </gallery></center>
+==References==
+<references/>
 [[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake helmets]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IV helmets]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest V helmets]]
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords helmets]]{{Wikia}}
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords helmets]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact armor]]
+[[fr:Masque de fer]]