Iron helmet
| Iron helmet | |
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| Japanese | てつかぶと |
| Romaji | tetsu kabuto |
| Old localizations | Iron helmet Iron helm |
| Found in | Dragon Quest II 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 |
| Effect | Increases wearer's Defence |
Iron helmets are a recurring piece of headwwear in the Dragon Quest series. It is mid-level headgear often seen during the middle stages of games in the main series. Since its debut in the second game, it has appeared in every game since then.
Characteristics
The design of the iron helmet has stayed almost consistently the same throughout all games. It is a simple helmet of the kind worn by castle guards and knights, made out of grey iron plates with gold edges near the front opening and bottom, a round blue gem where the wearer's forehead would be, and a feathered plume near the back. In Dragon Quest II, the plume in the back had yellow feathers, but starting with the third game it has consistently had red feathers. The helmet's design is similar to the real world "barbute" style of helmet, which had no visor and had an opening in the front for the wearer.
Like other pieces of armor, the helmet can usually only be equipped by physically stronger characters like warriors, but often times priest-type characters are able to wear the helmet, as well.
Appearances
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
| Game | Description |
 | Its dashing design is beloved of the brave.[1] |
The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +6. It can only be worn by the Hero and can be purchased at Tantegel, Slewse, Beran, Dirkandor, and Burrowell for 3,150 gold coins and can be sold for 2,363 gold coins. Metal slimes and Gargoyles may drop them.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16. It can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, and Sages. If purchased from the armor peddler in Asham, the lowest he will sell them for is 2,000 gold coins, but they can be purchased normally in Isis for only 1,000 gold coins. It can be sold for 750 gold coins.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16. They can be bought for 1,100 gold coins in Mintos, Canalot, Rosehill, and Riverton. They can also be sold for 825 gold coins. The Hero, Kiryl, Torneko, Ragnar, and the 9th Chosen One can equip them.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16. They can be bought for 1,100 gold coin and sold for 825 gold coins. All male human allies can equip them, along with many monster allies.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Iron helmets have Defence bonuses of +16 and a Style bonus of +15, though it can be upgraded to have a Style bonus of +26 if you pay 400 gold coins. They can be bought for 1,100 gold coins in Amor, Clearvale, Wellshire, Ghent, and Scrimsley. They can be sold for 825 gold coins, but if they are upgraded, they will sell for 900 gold coins. Cauldrones and Pot shots will drop them. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip them.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16 and an Style bonus of +15. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Frobisher and Greenthumb Gardens, and Alltrades Abbey for 1,100 gold coins and sold for 550 gold coins. Iron helmets can also be won as a reward from the Lucky Panel at the Casino near Pilgrim's Rest.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
| Game | Description |
 | An entirely undistinguished helmet made of iron. |
The iron helmet has a Defence bonus of +16. It can be worn by either the Hero or Angelo. They can be bought in Pickham for 1,100 gold coins and sold for 550 gold coin.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
In this game, the iron helmet can be upgraded twice using Alchemy.
 Iron helmet (DS)
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| Defence | +11 |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist, Luminary |
| Buy Price | 1,100 |
| Sell Price | 550 |
| Flavor text | A humble hat made of iron. |
| Notes | Buy in Alltrades Abbey, Porth Llaffan, and Dourbridge. Commonly stolen or dropped by Axolhotls. Rarely stolen or dropped by Metal slime knights. Upgrades into Steel helmet. |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
Increases defence by +10 and can be purchased at the shop in Castle Avalonia for 1,150 gold.
See also
Gallery
The Prince of Midenhall wearing the iron helmet, circa 1992
The Warrior from III wearing the iron helmet, circa 1988
VII artwork
References
- ↑ Cell phone Version.
