The Iron axe is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in the original game, it is a mid-level weapon typically restricted to more physically-oriented characters.
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| Japanese | てつのオノ てつのおの |
| Romaji | Tetsu no ono |
| Old localizations | Hand axe Battle axe |
| Found in | Dragon Quest I Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Heroes II Dragon Quest Tact |
| Effect | Increases the wielder's Attack. |
Characteristics
The iron axe is the first 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.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
In the original NES version, it was known as the Hand Axe. Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake of Dragon Quest, the iron axe was simply known as Iron with a symbol of an axe next to it.
| Iron axe (てつのおの Tetsu no ono) |  |
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The iron axe has an attack bonus of +38 (+40 in the NES version). However, when it is equipped by martial artists, it actually decreases their attack by 20. It can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Martial Artists, Merchants, and Gadabouts. It can be purchased at Asham, Isis, and Portoga for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875 gold.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The iron axe has an attack bonus of +38 and a style bonus of +6. It can be equipped by the 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 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 near Alltrades Abbey. One can also acquire an iron axe early in the game if dropped by an automaton.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
 Iron axe (DS)
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| Attack | +30 |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Found | Sold in Port Llaffan |
| Equipable by | Gladiators, Rangers, Omnivocational Axemaster |
| Buy Price | 1,800 |
| Sell Price | 900 |
| Flavor text | A meaty metal axe. |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
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Dragon Quest Builders 2
The Iron axe is one of several weapons that are exclusively used by Malroth, it boosts his attack by +56. It can be crafted from 3 iron ingots and 1 unit of wood at an anvil. The recipe is learned at level 16.
Dragon Quest Tact
The iron axe is a C-rank axe that can be acquired as a reward from completing the Axes: Intermediate level. It has an ATK bonus of +8 and two slots for Alchemy Effects.
Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Hacha de hierro | Spanish for "iron axe". |
 Français | Hache de fer | French for "iron axe". |
 Deutsch | Eisenaxt | German for "iron axe". |
Gallery
The iron axe from Dragon Quest
The iron axe from Dragon Quest III
The iron axe from Dragon Quest VII
Yangus wielding an iron axe
Tact icon
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