Editing Iron helmet

{{Item
|title = ''Iron helmet''
|image = [[Image:DQVIIIIronHelmet.png|center|220px]]
|japanese = {{tt|てつかぶと|Iron helmet}}
|romaji=tetsu kabuto
|names = Iron helmet <br> Iron helm
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<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}}
|buy = 1,110-3,150 [[gold]] coins
|sell = 550-2,363 gold coins
|effect = None
}}

'''Iron helmets''' are a recurring piece of headwwear in the {{DQSeries}}.  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==
==={{DQ2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Its dashing design is beloved of the brave.<ref>[[Cell phone]] Version.</ref>
}}The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +6. It can only be worn by the {{Hero 2}} 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 slime]]s and [[Gargoyle]]s may drop them.

==={{DQ3}}===
The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s. 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.

==={{DQ4}}===
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 4}}, [[Kiryl]], {{Torneko}}, {{Ragnar}}, and the {{Psaro 9}} can equip them.

==={{DQ5}}===
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.

==={{DQ6}}===
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. [[Cauldrone]]s and [[Pot shot]]s will drop them. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip them.

==={{DQ7}}===
The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16 and an {{Style}} bonus of +15. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Frobisher]] and [[Greenthumb Gardens]], and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} 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]].

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An entirely undistinguished helmet made of iron.
}}
The iron helmet has a {{Defence}} bonus of +16. It can be worn by either the {{Hero 8}} or [[Angelo]]. They can be bought in [[Pickham]] for 1,100 [[gold]] coins and sold for 550 gold coin.

==={{DQ9}}===
In this game, the iron helmet can be upgraded twice using [[Alchemy]].
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Iron helmet.png]]
|name=Iron helmet
|icon=[[File:Iron helmet IX artwork.png]]
|description=A humble hat made of iron
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +11<br>Charm +8
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Dropped by [[Axolhotl]]s at 1/32 & [[Metal slime knight]]s at 1/128<br>Upgrades into [[Steel helmet]]
|price=1,100/550
|location=Sold in {{Alltrades Abbey 9}}, [[Porth Llaffan]], & [[Dourbridge]]
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Iron helmet</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Iron helmet xi icon.png]]
|description=An unremarkable everyday helm made of iron
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Defence +16/17/18/19
|notes=N/A
|price=1,100/550
|location=Sold in Gondolia & Octagonia
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}

The guide for forging the helmet, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|I ♥ Iron Armour]]'', is the reward for completing quest #6 in [[Hotto]].

==={{DQSwords}}===
Increases defence by +10 and can be purchased at the shop in [[Castle Avalonia]] for 1,150 gold.

==See also==
*[[Iron armour]]
*[[Iron cuirass]]
*[[Iron shield]]
*[[Iron kneecaps]]
*[[Iron sabatons]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Ironhelmet.JPG|
DQII Iron helmet.jpg|The {{Prince of Midenhall}} wearing the iron helmet, circa 1992
DQIII_Iron_Helmet.png|The [[Warrior]] from ''III'' wearing the iron helmet, circa 1988
Iron helmet VII artwork.png|''VII'' artwork
</gallery></center>

==References==


[[Category:Dragon Quest II helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords helmets]]