Iron Helm (アイアンヘルム, Aian Herumu?), also known as Iron, is a recurring helmet in the Final Fantasy series. It is often a low-ranked helmet that provides low defense boosts. It is part of the iron equipment set.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy IV[]
Helmet of iron.
Description
Iron Helm is the weakest helmet, providing 3 Defense and -10 Evasion. It is initially equipped on Kain, and additional others can be bought for 150 gil at Agart. It can be equipped by Cecil, Kain, and Cid. In the 3D remakes, it no longer carries the -10 Evasion penalty.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet, now providing 5 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, and -10% Evasion. It can be bought for 800 gil at Damcyan, Kaipo, Dwarven Castle, Mist, and Baron (Ceodore's Tale). It can be equipped by Cecil, Kain, Cid, Ceodore, Luca, and Golbez.
Final Fantasy V[]
Look out for magnets.
Description
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides 4 Defense, 2 Magic Defense, and 4 Weight. It can be bought for 350 gil at Walse or stolen from Iron Giant.
Final Fantasy VI[]
Heavy iron helm.
Description
Iron Helm is the weakest helmet, providing 18 Defense and 12 Magic Defense. It can be bought for 1,000 gil at Mobliz, Nikeah, Narshe, and Kohlingen, or stolen from Heavy Armor. It can be equipped by Terra, Locke, Edgar, Cyan, Gau, Celes, and Setzer.
Final Fantasy IX[]
The Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides 7 Defense, +1 Spirit level up bonus, and teaches Bright Eyes and Level Up. It can be bought for 450 gil at Lindblum (first visit) and Summit Station, found at Dali Underground storage room, and is stolen from Plant Brain. It can be equipped by Steiner and Freya.
Final Fantasy XII[]
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet. In the original PlayStation 2 version it requires the Heavy Armor 2 license, and provides 9 Magick Resist and 3 Strength. It can be bought for 1,400 gil at Rabanastre, Bhujerba, and Tomb of Raithwall, found at Ogir-Yensa Sandsea (Central Junction) and Nam-Yensa Sandsea (Augur Hill), and drops from Skeleton (1% chance) and Skull Defender in the Lhusu Mines.
In the Zodiac versions, it now can be bought for 1,250 gil at Rabanastre, Bhujerba, and Dreadnought Leviathan, drops from Skeleton (1% chance) and Skull Defender (1% chance) in the Lhusu Mines, and is found at Dreadnought Leviathan (Starboard Section). It is also a treasure in Trial Mode Stage 25 (with Diamond Armlet). It can be equipped by the Uhlan, Knight, Time Battlemage, and Foebreaker.
Final Fantasy Tactics[]
A sturdy iron helm.
Description
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides +30 HP. It can be bought for 1,000 gil at an Outfitter after meeting with Duke Larg in Chapter 1 or found as rare treasure at Lenalian Plateau.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance[]
Heavy, but very sturdy iron helmet.
Description
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides 5 Defense and 3 Magic Resistance.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]
"Aye, 'tis a heavy helm,'the swordsman said, 'but I'll be carrying it and leaving your corpse behind if you don't put it on." - The Traveler's Tale
Description
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides 5 Defense and 3 Resistance. It can be obtained from the Bazaar from the "Iron Armor E" set.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet for the Yuke which provides 12 Defense.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates[]
An angular helmet made from iron. For all tribes.
Description
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides 12 Defense.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King[]
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[]
Horned helm hewed from iron. For all tribes.
Description
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides 8 Defense and has one available slot for jewels. It can be equipped by all races.
Final Fantasy Adventure[]
Iron has an helmet icon before its name and provides 3 Defense. It is bought in Topple for 140 GP.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides 4 Defense and 2 Magic Defense.
Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]
Iron Helm is a level 8 helmet that provides +41 Bravery and +1 Defense. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 1,280 gil.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
Iron Helm is a level 1 helmet that provides +54 Bravery and +2 Defense. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 620 gil.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
Though bronze weapons and armor are mainly used for training exercises, iron weapons and armor are used for actual battle. Soldiers who have trained night and day polish this helmet while dreaming of becoming proud warriors, pinning their hopes and fears on the battles that are to come. Unfortunately, some of them ultimately lose their lives on the field while wearing their polished iron helms for the very first time.
Description
Iron Helm is a Helm obtained by buying it for 480 gil at Village of Kol and Grandport and by crafting it using 96 gil and x3 Iron Ores. It provides 10 DEF.
War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]
Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring[]
A helm made of iron.
Description
The Iron Helm appears as a helmet within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 7 Armor Def, 8 Durability, and +1 Magic Def.
Bravely series[]
A helm of iron that covers the entire head. It is thinner and lighter than bronze helms, and includes a nose guard and cheek protectors to better protect the wearer's face.
Description
Iron Helm is a low-ranked helmet that provides 4 P.DEF and 1 M.DEF. It can be bought for 200 pg at Ancheim.