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{{Item
|title = Iron armour
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Armour.png|275px]]
|japanese = てつのよろい
|romaji={{tt|Tetsu no yoroi|Iron armour}}
|names = Half Plate<br>Half Plate Armor<br>Iron armor
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<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}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence.
}}


The '''iron armour''', also known as the '''half plate''' or '''half plate armour''', is a recurring suit of armour item seen in many games in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series. It is a strong piece of armor made from beaten out iron plates.
The '''Iron armour''' is a recurring suit of armour in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a strong suit of armour made out of beaten iron plates.
 
==Characteristics==
The iron armour consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, and faulds made out of beaten iron plates. The armour is grey with gold edges and the pieces are attached with a series of brown leather belts. In character art, the iron armour often includes a pair of sabatons (boots) made out of iron, as well. It is the standard equipment of castle guards. Because of its weight, its usage is typically restricted to physically stronger characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series except for ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. In ''Dragon Quest IX'' and ''X'', a blue long-sleeved shirt is worn underneath the armour.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{DQ}}===
The half plate (Iron Armor in later translations) can be bought in [[Garinham]], [[Kol]] and [[Rimuldar]] for 1000 G. The wearer gains +16 defense when equipped. Due to text restrictions in the Gameboy Color remake of Dragon Quest, the iron armor was renamed to Iron with a picture of armor beside it.
{{DQEquipment
|name=Iron armour
|kanji=てつのよろい
|romanji=Tetsu no yoroi
|buy=1000 [[gold]]
|sell=500 [[gold]]
|attributes={{Defence}} +16.
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|type=[[Armour]]
|shops=[[Garinham]], [[Kol]]{{tt|*|NES version only}}, and [[Rimuldar]]
|locations=
|description=Armour favored by the knights of Tantegel.
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, and [[Merchant]]s. It is sold in [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], [[Isis]], and [[Portoga]] for 1,100 gold. It can also be dropped by [[Infernal armour]]s.
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], [[Meena]], and the [[Psaro (Character)|ninth chosen one]].


{{Shop|header|title=[[Dragon Quest]]|subtitle=NES}}
In [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], after opening his own [[Torneko's shop|shop]], [[Torneko Taloon|Torneko]] can obtain 60,000 Gold Coins by giving [[Endor]] soldiers a total of 6 pieces of iron armour and 6 [[steel broadsword]]s.
{{Shop|entry|item=Half Plate|price=1000|attributes=Defense +16}}
{{Shop|footer}}
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[warrior]]s, and [[merchant]]s. It is sold in [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], [[Isis]], and [[Portoga]] for 1,100 gold. It is also dropped by [[infernal armour]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +30. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], [[Meena]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]].
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, Prince [[Harry]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's son]], [[Tuppence]], as well as various monster companions. Iron armour can be purchased in [[Roundbeck]] in the second generation, [[Coburg]], [[Fortuna]], and [[Lodestar Harbour]] for 1,200 gold and sold for 600 gold. [[Tuppence]] joins the party with iron armour equipped. One set can be found in [[Coburg]] in a treasure chest that requires the [[Key to Coburg]] to access.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +25.
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and a {{Style}} bonus of +19. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]] can equip them. [[Harmour|Harmours]] have a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of dropping one. It can be purchased at [[Amor]], [[Wellshire]], and [[Ghent]] for 1,200 gold and sold for 900 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30 and a {{Style}} bonus of +19. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 3,300 gold at the [[Allblades Arena]], {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the present, [[La Bravoure]], and [[El Ciclo]]. Iron armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +30 and a style bonus of +19. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be bought for 3,300 gold at the Alltrades Arena, [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades Abbey]] in the present, La Bravoure, and El Ciclo. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +32 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased in [[Baccarat]] for 1,800 gold and sold for 900 gold. One set can be found in a [[treasure chest]] on an island west of [[Maella Abbey]], which is accessible once the [[ship]] has been acquired. Iron armour can also be dropped by [[Restless armour]]s, [[Infernal armour]]s, and [[Ber]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The iron armour has a defence bonus of +32. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Yangus]].
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX iron armour.png]]
|name=Iron armour
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Armour.png|200px]]
|description=Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +18<br>Style +24
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]]
|notes=Upgrades into Full plate armour.
|price=1,200 / 600
|location=Sold in {{Alltrades Abbey 9}} and [[Porth Llaffan]].<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Restless armour]]s.
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
The iron armour can be upgraded further twice with the [[Krak Pot]] into the [[Full plate armour]] and [[Gigasteel armour]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
The iron armour serves as the alchemical basis for the [[Full plate armour]] and Gigasteel Armour.
The Iron armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +14, a {{Style}} bonus of +7, increases the wearer's Weight by 22, and has an equipment level of 21. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Paladin]], [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], [[Pirate]]s, and [[Armamentalist]]s if they have allocated enough points into their Fource skill. In the ''[[Dragon Quest X Offline|Offline]]'' version of the game, it can also be equipped by [[Hussar]], [[Raguas]], and [[Duston]].
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron Armour}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+18}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1200|sellPrice=600
|flavor=Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.
|notes=Sold in [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest IX)|ALltrades Abbey]] & [[Porth Llaffan]].}}


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full Plate Armor}}
The entire set consists of the torso armour, [[Iron kneecaps]], the [[Iron helmet]], [[Iron gauntlets]], and [[Iron sabatons]]. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +15 bonus to Style and a +5 bonus to Weight.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+28}}
 
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=1450
==={{DQ11}}===
|flavor=Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.
{{DQXIEquipment
|notes=Must be created by combining the iron armour with a mound of royal soil, and one ingot of iron ore.}} {{Equipment|header|image=|name=Gigasteel armour}}
|name=<big><big>Iron armour</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+36}}
|icon=[[Image:Iron armour xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=2,400g
|description=Weighty armour that provides impressive protection.
|flavor=A very hard version of the full plate armour.
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|notes=Must be created through alchemy, by fusing the full plate armour with two ingots of iron ore, and an ember of Hephaestus' flame}}
|stats=Defence +32/34/36/38
|notes=Requires 6 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=1,800 / 900
|location=Sold in [[Gondolia]] and [[Octagonia]].
|diff=★☆☆☆☆
|i1=[[Image:Beast bone xi icon.png|50px|link=Beast bone]] + [[Image:Glass frit xi icon.png|50px|link=Glass frit]] x2 + [[Image:Iron ore XI icon.png|50px|link=Iron ore]] x3
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[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 armour. It can be found in a [[treasure chest]] in [[Laguna di Gondolia]].
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron armour|console=Wii}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+22}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold at the armour shop in [[Avalonia]] in Chapter 3.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=870|sellPrice=435|equipableBy={{Hero Swords}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Armour}}
}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
The Iron armour provides a {{Defence}} bonus of +39. It requires 3 Iron ingots, and 1 unit of fur and a cord. It can be crafted at an anvil and the recipe is learned at level 18.
 
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ=Armour favored by the knights of Tantegel.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
|DQ8=Heavy and sturdy iron armour.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ9=Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=Weighty armour that provides impressive protection.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQB=A suit of protective plate fashioned from iron ingots.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}
 
==Etymology==
Iron armour's original localized names, half plate and half plate armor, are derived from the armor of the same name from the tabletop game ''Dungeons & Dragons''. The half plate is described as having shaped metal plates which cover most of the wearer's body except for the legs, much like the iron armour in the ''Dragon Quest'' series.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Armadura de hierro|es-meaning=Spanish for "iron armour".
|fr=Armure de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron armour".
|de=Eisenrüstung|de-meaning=German for "iron armour".
|it=Armatura ferrus|it-meaning=Italian for "iron armour".
}}
 
==Related items==
*[[Iron cuirass]]
*[[Iron shield]]
*[[Iron helmet]]
*[[Iron kneecaps]]
*[[Iron sabatons]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ_Hero_Iron_Armour.png|The [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] from ''Dragon Quest I'' wearing the iron armour
DQ_Hero_Iron_Armour.png|The {{Hero 1}} from {{DQ}} wearing the Iron armour.
File:Halfplatearmor.JPG
DQ iron armour.jpg|The {{Hero 1}} once again wearing Iron armour.
Image:DQIII_Iron_Armour.png|The male hero from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing the iron armour
Halfplatearmor.JPG|
Image:Iron armour.png|The iron armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQIII_Iron_Armour.png|The male {{Hero 3}} from {{III}} wearing the Iron armour.
</gallery>
Ragnar Iron Armour.png|{{Ragnar}} wearing the armour.
HeroCarverArmor.jpg|The {{Hero 6}} from {{VI}}, on the left, wearing the Iron armour.
DQ IV DS Steel Broadsword & Iron Armour.jpg|[[Steel broadsword]] and Iron armour from {{IV}}. ({{DS}})
Iron armour VII artwork.png|The Iron armour from {{VII}}.
File:Iron armour builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon.
TCG iron armour.png|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
<references/>
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars armor]]
 
[[fr:Armure de fer]]

Latest revision as of 11:47, 25 November 2023

Iron armour
DQVIII Iron Armour.png
Japanese てつのよろい
Romaji Tetsu no yoroi
Old localizations Half Plate
Half Plate Armor
Iron armor
Found in Dragon Quest
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
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

The Iron armour is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series. It is a strong suit of armour made out of beaten iron plates.

Characteristics[edit]

The iron armour consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, and faulds made out of beaten iron plates. The armour is grey with gold edges and the pieces are attached with a series of brown leather belts. In character art, the iron armour often includes a pair of sabatons (boots) made out of iron, as well. It is the standard equipment of castle guards. Because of its weight, its usage is typically restricted to physically stronger characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series except for Dragon Quest II. In Dragon Quest IX and X, a blue long-sleeved shirt is worn underneath the armour.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Iron armour (てつのよろい Tetsu no yoroi)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Attributes
1000 gold 500 gold Defence +16.
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
ICON-Hero (Dragon Quest).png Armour ICON-NO-X.png NO
Shop(s) Garinham, Kol*, and Rimuldar
Location(s)
In-Game Description
Mobile Armour favored by the knights of Tantegel.


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, and Merchants. It is sold in Khoryv, Asham, Isis, and Portoga for 1,100 gold. It can also be dropped by Infernal armours.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +30. It can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Meena, and the ninth chosen one.

In Chapter 3, after opening his own shop, Torneko can obtain 60,000 Gold Coins by giving Endor soldiers a total of 6 pieces of iron armour and 6 steel broadswords.

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

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +25. It can be equipped by the Hero, Prince Harry, the Hero's son, Tuppence, as well as various monster companions. Iron armour can be purchased in Roundbeck in the second generation, Coburg, Fortuna, and Lodestar Harbour for 1,200 gold and sold for 600 gold. Tuppence joins the party with iron armour equipped. One set can be found in Coburg in a treasure chest that requires the Key to Coburg to access.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +25 and a Style bonus of +19. The Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, and Goowain can equip them. Harmours have a 1⁄128 chance of dropping one. It can be purchased at Amor, Wellshire, and Ghent for 1,200 gold and sold for 900 gold.

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

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +30 and a Style bonus of +19. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 3,300 gold at the Allblades Arena, Alltrades Abbey in the present, La Bravoure, and El Ciclo. Iron armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

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

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +32 and can be equipped by the Hero and Yangus. It can be purchased in Baccarat for 1,800 gold and sold for 900 gold. One set can be found in a treasure chest on an island west of Maella Abbey, which is accessible once the ship has been acquired. Iron armour can also be dropped by Restless armours, Infernal armours, and Bers.

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

DQIX iron armour.png Iron armour DQIX Logo.png
DQVIII Iron Armour.png
Description
Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +18
Style +24		 IXwarrioricon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXarmamentalisticon.png
Notes
Upgrades into Full plate armour.
Price Location
1,200 / 600 Sold in Alltrades Abbey and Porth Llaffan.
Rarely dropped or stolen from Restless armours.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -


The iron armour can be upgraded further twice with the Krak Pot into the Full plate armour and Gigasteel armour.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

The Iron armour has a Defence bonus of +14, a Style bonus of +7, increases the wearer's Weight by 22, and has an equipment level of 21. It can be equipped by Warriors, Thieves, Paladin, 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 Hussar, Raguas, and Duston.

The entire set consists of the torso armour, Iron kneecaps, the Iron helmet, Iron gauntlets, and Iron sabatons. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +15 bonus to Style and a +5 bonus to Weight.

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

Iron armour DQXI Logo EN.png
Iron armour xi icon.png
Description
Weighty armour that provides impressive protection.
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +32/34/36/38
Notes
Requires 6 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
1,800 / 900 Sold in Gondolia and Octagonia.
Forging difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Ingredients
Beast bone xi icon.png + Glass frit xi icon.png x2 + Iron ore XI icon.png x3
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


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

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

 Iron armour  (Wii)
Defence +22
Found Sold at the armour shop in Avalonia in Chapter 3.
Equipable by Hero
Class Armour
Buy Price 870
Sell Price 435

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

The Iron armour provides a Defence bonus of +39. It requires 3 Iron ingots, and 1 unit of fur and a cord. It can be crafted at an anvil and the recipe is learned at level 18.

Descriptions[edit]

GameDescription
DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Armour favored by the knights of Tantegel.[1]
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Heavy and sturdy iron armour.[2]
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
Metal armour that covers the upper quarters.[3]
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
Weighty armour that provides impressive protection.[4]
DQB Logo.png
A suit of protective plate fashioned from iron ingots.[5]

Etymology[edit]

Iron armour's original localized names, half plate and half plate armor, are derived from the armor of the same name from the tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons. The half plate is described as having shaped metal plates which cover most of the wearer's body except for the legs, much like the iron armour in the Dragon Quest series.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolArmadura de hierroSpanish for "iron armour".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisArmure de ferFrench for "iron armour".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschEisenrüstungGerman for "iron armour".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoArmatura ferrusItalian for "iron armour".

Related items[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

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