Iron axe
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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 Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End Dragon Quest Tact |
| Effect | Increases the wielder's Attack. |
The iron axe is a recurring Axe weapon in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in the original game, it is a mid-level weapon typically restricted to more physically-oriented characters.
Characteristics[edit]
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.
The axe's design was changed once again in X so that the entire weapon is made out of metal. The axe head has two grooves in it and the handle has a dark blue grip.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | Can fell feebler foes with a single swing.[1] |
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[edit]
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 also be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Merchants, and Gadabouts.
The axe can be purchased at Asham, Isis, and Portoga for 2,500 gold coins and sold for 1,875 gold coins.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
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Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
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 coins and sold for 1,250 gold coins.
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[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A thick and sturdy axe with a cast iron head.[2] |
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 by Trodain.
The axe can be purchased at Pickham for 2,600 gold coins and sold for 1,300 gold coins.
Recipe: farmer's scythe + farmer's scythe
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
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| Description | ||||
| A meaty metal axe. | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Attack +30 |   |
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| Notes | ||||
| Upgrades into Golden axe or Steel axe. | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 1,800 gold coins/900 gold coins | Sold in Port Llaffan. | |||
| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
| - | - | - | ||
Dragon Quest X[edit]
The iron axe has an Attack bonus of +22, a Style bonus of +2, and increases the wielder's weight by 15. It can be equipped by Warriors, Rangers, Monster Masters, Death Masters, and Pirates.
The axe can be crafted with weaponsmithing.
- Recipe: iron ore x3 + copper ore x2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A useful axe made of iron.[3] |
Iron axes can be purchased from the shop on Domus Isle for 990 gold coins and sold for 445 gold coins. It has an Attack bonus of +23.
Dragon Quest Builders[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A heavy metal hatchet with a wooden handle.[4] |
The iron axe increases the Builder's Attack by 30, and is created by mixing a handful of rusty nuggets with a piece of wood. It is described as being good at breaking very hard blocks.
Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| 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". |
 Italiano | Ascia di ferro | Italian for "iron axe". |
Gallery[edit]
The Iron axe from DQ
The Iron axe from III.
The Iron axe from VII
Yangus wielding an Iron axe.
Made in the Alchemy Pot from VIII. (Cell phone)
Builders icon.
The Iron axe in Stars.
Tact icon.
References[edit]
- ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
- ↑ Nintendo DS version.
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.
