The iron lance (or iron spear) is a recurring weapon in 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
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
Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
Only appearing in the game's HD-2D Remake, it is found in Quagmire Cave.
Dragon Quest II
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall and the Prince of Cannock. It can be bought for 720 G at Moonahan. In the NES version, the iron spear is actually the strongest weapon that the Prince of Cannock can equip.
Dragon Quest III
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 in Romaria, Khoryv, Asham, and Lanson for 650 G (750 in the NES Version) and sold for 528 G.
Dragon Quest IV
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, and Hank Hoffman Jr. have an iron lance among their equipment.
It can be purchased for 880 G in Mintos, Endor, and the Bazaar and sold for 660 G. Tessie will sell this at Torneko's shop for 1,320 G.
Dragon Quest VII
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 G and sold for 500 G.
Dragon Quest VIII
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +24. They can be bought for 750 G in Port Prospect and Peregrin Quay and can also be sold for 375 G. The Hero is the only party member who can equip it. It can be made using the alchemy recipe of Cypress stick + Dagger. It can be upgraded to the long spear by combining it with two cypress sticks in the Alchemy Pot, as well.
Dragon Quest IX
| Attack | 17 |
| Rarity | 
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| Equipped by |   
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| Location | Stornway & Coffinwell shop Dropped by Chariot chappie |
| Buy Price | 450 G |
| Sell Price | 225 G |
| Flavor Text | A spear made of iron for everyday action. |
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +24, and a parry chance of one percent. It can be reforged to have an attack bonus of +27, +30, or +34. Serena and Jade can equip it. It can be bought for 700 G in Gallopolis and Laguna di Gondolia. Orcs also can drop it.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Iron lances can be bought from the Xeroph Isle shop for 310 G and sold for 155 G. They have an attack bonus of +9. Its in game description is "An iron lance designed to skewer slimes."
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Iron lances have an attack bonus of +9. They can be bought for 302 G and sold for 31 G.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light
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Dragon Quest Heroes
The iron lance has an attack bonus of +23. It can be bought for 880 G and sold for 440 G. Kiryl can equip it. It is described as "A spear made of iron for everyday action."
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Increases attack by +21, and can be equipped by Priests and Gladiators.
Dragon Quest of the Stars
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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - A Hero's Bonds
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Dragon Quest Champions
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Dragon Quest Treasures
The iron lance is number 167 in the weapons category. It's base value is 95,000 G.
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
| Level | Effect | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attack +3 | Increases the character's attack |
| 15 | Nature Killer +3% | Increases damage dealt to Nature family enemies. |
| 30 | Attack +3 | Increases the character's attack |
| ▲1 | Physical Damage +4% | Increases physical damage |
| ▲2 | Physical Damage +10% | Increases physical damage |
| ▲3 | Physical Damage +4% | Increases physical damage |
| ▲4 | Physical Damage +4% | Increases physical damage |
| ▲5 | Physical Damage +4% | Increases physical damage |
| Coup de Grâce | Mercurial Thrust | A speedy thrust that deals 900% physical non-elemental damage. |
Gallery
Other languages
| Other languages | |
| French | Lance de fer |
|---|---|
| German | Eisenlanze |
| Spanish | Lanza de hierro |
| Italian | Lancia di ferro |