Iron mask
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.
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| 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. |
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 |   |
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| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 6,900/1,380 | Manoza Cave Sold in: Manoza |
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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)
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| Description | ||||
| A complete metal covering for the cranium.[2] | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Defence +14 Charm +15 |
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| 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 |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
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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
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| 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) |
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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". |
See alsoEdit
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.