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{{Item
The '''Iron Lance'''(or '''Iron Spear''') is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise.
|title=''Iron lance''
|image=[[File:IronLance.png|center|210px]]
|japanese={{tt|てつのやり|Iron spear}}
|romaji = tetsu no yari
|names=Iron spear <br> Spear <br> Iron lance
|games=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''
|buy=various, see article
|sell=various, see article
|effect=N/A
}}
 
The '''Iron lance''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a mid-level weapon that can often be used by many different characters, and is standard-issue for most castle guard NPCs.
 
==Characteristics==
The Iron lance is a common spear made out of iron with a three-pronged head. Due to its ease of use, it can be wielded by ordinary town and castle guards and can be used by a variety of different characters and vocations. It often marks the transition from weaker weapons found early in the game to mid-level weapons. The iron lance is also the first to establish the spear weapon family, which would be expanded in later games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest II]]===
==={{DQ2}}===
The iron spear is a more powerful and deadly weapon and it allows you to fight with some distance between you and your enemies.
The Iron lance has an {{Attack}} bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 2}} and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be bought for 720 [[Gold]] Coins at [[Moonahan]] and sold for 578. In the NES version, the Iron lance is the strongest weapon that the Prince of Cannock can equip.
===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
 
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
{{Descriptions
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +28.
|DQ2=A sturdy spear of iron.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +26 (+28 in the [[NES]] Version) and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. However, when it is equipped by Martial Artists, their attack actually decreases by 14 (-13 in the GBC version).
 
It can be purchased at [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], and [[Lanson]] for 650 Gold Coins (750 in the NES Version) and sold for 528.
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +28 and can be used by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar McRyan]], [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko Taloon]], and [[Psaro]]. [[Hardie]], [[Oojam]] & [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] have an Iron lance among their equipment.
 
It can be purchased for 880 Gold Coins in [[Mintos]], [[Endor]], and the [[Desert Bazaar|Bazaar]] and sold for 660. [[Tessie]] will sell this at [[Torneko's shop]] for 1,320 Gold Coins.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23 and a style bonus of +8, though when Ruff equips it, it reduces his attack by 11. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. They can be bought for 1,000 Gold Coins in [[Faraday]] and sold for 500.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +24. They can be bought for 750 Gold Coins in [[Port Prospect]] and [[Peregrin Quay]] and can also be sold for 375. The {{Hero 8}} is the only party member who can equip it.
It can also be made using Alchemy and can be upgraded using the same method.
 
Iron lance = [[Cypress stick]] + [[Dagger]]


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
[[Long spear]] = Cypress stick + Cypress stick + Iron lance
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +24.


Recipe: [[Cypress stick]] + [[Dagger]]
==={{DQ9}}===
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron lance}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Iron Lance}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+17}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+17}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=450|sellPrice=225
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=450|sellPrice=225|equipableBy=[[Paladin]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational Spearmaster
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Coffinwell]]}}
|flavor=A spear made of iron for everyday action.
|flavor=A spear made of iron for everyday action.
|notes=Sold in [[Stornway]] and [[Coffinwell]].<br>Upgrades to [[Steel Lance]].}}
|notes=Upgrades to [[Steel Lance]] or [[Holy lance]]}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big></big></big>
|icon=[[File:Iron lance xi icon.png]]
|description=A straightforward iron spear of the type used all over Erdrea
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Attack +24/27/30/34<br>Parry chance +1%
|notes=Dropped by [[Orc]]s at {{fraction|1|128}}
|price=750/375
|location=Sold in [[Gallopolis]] & the [[Laguna di Gondolia]] campsite
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
Iron lances can be bought from the [[Xeroph Isle|Xeroph island]] shop for 310 Gold Coins and sold for 155. They have an Attack bonus of +9. Its in game description is "An iron lance designed to skewer [[Slimes|slimes]]."
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Iron lances have an Attack bonus of +9. They can be bought for 302 Gold Coins and sold for 31.
 
==={{DQH}}===
The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23. It can be bought for 880 Gold Coins and sold for 440. [[Kiryl]] can equip it. It is described as "A spear made of iron for everyday action."
 
==={{DQH2}}===
Increases attack by +21, and can be equipped by [[Priest]]s and [[Gladiator]]s.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Ironspear.JPG
DQII Iron Spear.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest II''
DQIII Iron Spear.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQVII iron lance.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Iron lance IX artwork.png|The iron lance from ''Dragon Quest IX''
IronLancePurpleOrb.jpg|The iron lance as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>


===[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]===
==Reference==
<references/>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]

Latest revision as of 11:10, 4 December 2022

Iron lance
IronLance.png
Japanese てつのやり
Romaji tetsu no yari
Old localizations Iron spear
Spear
Iron lance
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Effect N/A

The Iron lance is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is a mid-level weapon that can often be used by many different characters, and is standard-issue for most castle guard NPCs.

Characteristics[edit]

The Iron lance is a common spear made out of iron with a three-pronged head. Due to its ease of use, it can be wielded by ordinary town and castle guards and can be used by a variety of different characters and vocations. It often marks the transition from weaker weapons found early in the game to mid-level weapons. The iron lance is also the first to establish the spear weapon family, which would be expanded in later games.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the Hero and the Prince of Cannock. It can be bought for 720 Gold Coins at Moonahan and sold for 578. In the NES version, the Iron lance is the strongest weapon that the Prince of Cannock can equip.


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
A sturdy spear of iron.[1]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +26 (+28 in the NES Version) and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Martial Artists, Priests, Merchants, Gadabouts, and Sages. However, when it is equipped by Martial Artists, their attack actually decreases by 14 (-13 in the GBC version).

It can be purchased at Romaria, Khoryv, Asham, and Lanson for 650 Gold Coins (750 in the NES Version) and sold for 528.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +28 and can be used by the Hero, Ragnar McRyan, Kiryl, Torneko Taloon, and Psaro. Hardie, Oojam & Hank Hoffman Jr. have an Iron lance among their equipment.

It can be purchased for 880 Gold Coins in Mintos, Endor, and the Bazaar and sold for 660. Tessie will sell this at Torneko's shop for 1,320 Gold Coins.

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

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23 and a style bonus of +8, though when Ruff equips it, it reduces his attack by 11. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. They can be bought for 1,000 Gold Coins in Faraday and sold for 500.

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

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +24. They can be bought for 750 Gold Coins in Port Prospect and Peregrin Quay and can also be sold for 375. The Hero is the only party member who can equip it. It can also be made using Alchemy and can be upgraded using the same method.

Iron lance = Cypress stick + Dagger

Long spear = Cypress stick + Cypress stick + Iron lance

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

 Iron lance
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack +17
Equipable by Paladins, Priests, Warriors, Omnivocational Spearmaster
Found Sold in Stornway & Coffinwell
Buy Price 450
Sell Price 225
Flavor text A spear made of iron for everyday action.
Notes Upgrades to Steel Lance or Holy lance

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

DQXI Logo EN.png
Iron lance xi icon.png
Description
A straightforward iron spear of the type used all over Erdrea
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +24/27/30/34
Parry chance +1%
Notes
Dropped by Orcs at 1⁄128
Price Location
750/375 Sold in Gallopolis & the Laguna di Gondolia campsite
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Serena sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Iron lances can be bought from the Xeroph island shop for 310 Gold Coins and sold for 155. They have an Attack bonus of +9. Its in game description is "An iron lance designed to skewer slimes."

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Iron lances have an Attack bonus of +9. They can be bought for 302 Gold Coins and sold for 31.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

The Iron lance has an Attack bonus of +23. It can be bought for 880 Gold Coins and sold for 440. Kiryl can equip it. It is described as "A spear made of iron for everyday action."

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Increases attack by +21, and can be equipped by Priests and Gladiators.

Gallery[edit]

  • Ironspear.JPG

  • The iron lance from Dragon Quest II

  • Dragon Quest III

  • The iron lance from Dragon Quest VII

  • The iron lance from Dragon Quest IX

  • The iron lance as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery

Reference[edit]

  1. ↑ Mobile, Android and iOS version
Weapons in the Dragon Quest series
Abacus
Axes
Boomerangs
Bows
Claws
Fans
Fangs
Flails
Greatswords
Hammers
Heavy Wands
Knives
Spears
Staves
Swords
Tarot cards
Wands
Whips
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