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Hero (Dragon Quest IV)

2020-03-10T05:35:41Z

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{{Character
|Name="Hero"
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|Image=[[Image:Dq4 Hero.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:Dq4 Heroine.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4hero-sprite-NES.gif|16px]] [[File:DQ4-NDS-HERO (Male).png]] [[File:Solo mimic transparent.png|100px]][[File:Sofia mimic transparent.png|100px]]
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Title=Chosen
|Class=Hero
|Race=Half-human, half-Zenithian
|Age=17

|Family={{spoiler|start}}[[Bianca]] (descendant) [[Nera]] (descendant) [[Deborah]] (descendant) [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]] (descendant) [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] (descendant){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor=[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0437546/ Jun'ichi Kanemaru] ([[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]]) Takeshi Kusao ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
|}}

The '''Hero''' of {{DQ4}} is an 17-year-old man or woman prophesied to defeat [[Psaro]] and save the world from the rising tide of [[Demon]]s. As the only person able to wear the [[Zenithia Equipment]], he or she is the only person in the world capable of doing this. To stop this from happening, Psaro and his minions attempt to eliminate the Hero before he or she can take up arms, but, fortunately, fail.

Uncommon in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, {{DQ4}} allows the player to choose their character's gender. The Hero's name is up to the player, a ''Dragon Quest'' staple, but the default names are '''Solo''' (ソロ) for the male and '''Sofia''' (ソフィア) for the female. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of ''Dragon Quest IV'' has been given the default name '''Solo''' as well in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game. Also, in the ''[[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]]'' audio drama, the hero is named '''Rei''' (レイ), and in the official novelizations his name is '''Yuuril''' (ユーリル).

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
On one starry night, an angel fell from the sky castle of [[Zenithia]]. She subsequently fell in love with a human woodcutter and, together, they produced a half-human, half-Zenithian child - the Hero. However, because this union was forbidden, the father was struck down by a bolt of lightning. After the child's birth, the angel returned to Zenithia and the woodcutter's father became bitter and lived in solitude. The Hero was then brought up by two loving foster parents in a small village near the woodcutter's hut, to be protected by the denizens of the settlement until the hero came of age.

He or she grows up alongside his or her childhood friend, [[Eliza]], and proceeds to train with a master swordsman regularly. However, the Hero's peaceful existence wasn't to last; eventually, Psaro's minions discovered the secretive village and assaulted it with the objective of assassinating the eighteen-year-old. They slaughtered all the villagers who stood in their way, including Eliza, who died while masquerading as the Hero with her transformation ability. Thinking that they had defeated the real Hero, the minions of Psaro left the ruins of the village. The Hero, after witnessing the savage ruins of his or her home, leaves on a journey to discover their true identity and save the world, embracing his or her destiny as the hero.

During his travels, the Hero encounters the seven other 'Chosen' and they form a group to stop Psaro's evil plan to make use of the Secret of Evolution to destroy the world. The Hero and his companions go on a quest to retrieve all the pieces of legendary [[Zenithian Equipment]] which they then use to gain access to Zenithia Castle.

After a long journey and the final confrontation with Psaro, the Hero sees off their companions to their homes before returning to the desolated Hidden Valley. Looking around at the ruins of their home, the Hero hangs their head in despair before a golden light descends down from the heavens and revives Eliza. The two embrace, and are joined by the other Chosen who enter valley.

====Stats====
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#339966"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| HP || 25 || 734
|-
| MP || 5 || 330
|-
| Strength || 7 || 209
|-
| Agility || 5 || 132
|-
| Resilience || 12 || 213
|-
| Wisdom || 6 || 156
|-
| Luck || 4 || 152
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}
*PSX version
====Spells====
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#339966"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || [[Dragon Warrior IV|NES Version]] || [[Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen|DS Version]] || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 1 || ニフラム ''[[Nifuramu]]'' || [[Expel]] || [[Poof]] || 3 || Blows away weak enemies.
|-
| 3 || メラ ''[[Mera]]'' || [[Blaze]] || [[Frizz]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy.
|-
| 5 || ベホイミ ''[[Behoimi]]'' || [[Healmore]] || [[Midheal]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
|-
| 7 || ルーラ ''[[Ruura]]'' || [[Return]] || [[Zoom]] || 8 || Transport the party to a previously visited location.
|-
| 9 || ギラ ''[[Gira]]'' || [[Firebal]] || [[Sizz]] || 4 || A weak fire spell that affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 11 || トヘロス ''[[Toherosu]]'' || [[Repel]] || [[Holy Protection]] || 8 || Causes weak enemies to leave you alone.
|-
| 13 || リレミト ''[[Riremito]]'' || [[Outside]] || [[Evac]] || 8 || Cast to leave a cave and return to the entrance.
|-
| 15 || ラリホーマ ''[[Rarihooma]]'' || [[Sleepmore]] || [[Kasnooze]] || 3 || May put the enemy to sleep; stronger than the normal [[Sleep]] spell.
|-
| 17 || ザメハ ''[[Zameha]]'' || [[Awake]] || [[Cock-a-doodle-doo]] || 2 || Cast to wake up sleeping party members.
|-
| 19 || マホステ ''[[Snub|Mahosute]]'' || [[Fendspell]] || [[Snub]] || 2 || Prevents enemy spells from reaching the hero.
|-
| 21 || アストロン ''[[Asutoron]]'' || [[Ironize]] || [[Kaclang]] || 2 || Makes the party immune to all enemy attacks for a short period of time.
|-
| 23 || イオラ ''[[Iora]]'' || [[Boom]] || [[Boom]] || 8 || Explosion spell with moderate damage to all enemies.
|-
| 24 || ライデイン ''[[Raidein]]'' || [[Zap]] || [[Zap]] || 4 || Affects one enemy; the first lightning type spell.
|-
| 27 || ベホマ ''[[Behoma]]'' || [[Healall]] || [[Fullheal]] || 7 || Restores an ally to full health.
|-
| 28 || ザオラル ''[[Zaoraru]]'' || [[Vivify]] || [[Zing]] || 12 || 50% chance to revive a deceased party member.
|-
| 30 || モシャス ''[[Moshasu]]'' || [[Transform]] || [[Transform|Morph]] || 5 || Assume the appearance of someone or something else. Not present in the remakes.
|-
| 32 || ベホマズン ''[[Behomazun]]'' || [[Healusall]] || [[Omniheal]] || 36 || Restore the entire party to full health.
|-
| 34 || ギガデイン ''[[Gigadein]]'' || [[Lightning]] || [[Kazap]] || 15 || Affects a group of enemies. Stronger than Zap.
|-
| 37 || ミナデイン ''[[Minadein]]'' || [[Thordain]] || [[Kazapple]] || 15 || Uses 15 MP from all allies to attack one enemy with a large lightning bolt.
|-
| 39 || パルプンテ ''[[Parupunte]]'' || [[Chance]] || [[Hocus Pocus]] || 20 || A random effect spell.
|-
| 50 || ''Gigaswordo'' || || [[Gigasword]] || 15 || Imbues a slash with holy lightning for 250~300 damage to a single foe.
|}

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*♥ denotes Sofia only.

==={{DQ5}}===
Several centuries after their death, the [[Order of Zugzwang]] hunted down and wiped out descendants of the Hero due to the fear that a new Legendary Hero could destroy [[Grandmaster Nimzo]] and his assets.

By the present time of {{DQ5}}, [[Bianca|only]] [[Nera|three]] [[Deborah|descendants]] of the original Legendary Hero remained. One of them would marry the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]] and give birth to [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|the new Legendary Hero]] who would set out to vanquish Grandmaster Nimzo.

==={{DQ6}}===
Long before his or her birth, the Hero appear on [[Reaper's Peak]] if "the near future" option is chosen for the town's residents. Both the male and female versions appear individually. The male version appears alongside Eliza and is too engrossed with her to speak with the player, and the female version explains intricacies of the dreamsharing feature.

==Other appearances==
==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''IV'', under the name Solo, appears as one of four {{Hero Smash}}es, alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]''. He wields the {{Zenithian helm}}, the {{Zenithian sword}}, and the {{Zenithian shield}}. While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Solo appears as Round 3's opponent and is fought at Temple.

==Trivia==
* In {{DQ5}}, the Hero is primarily remembered for vanquishing Estark rather than Psaro or Aamon. This may be to avoid establishing either of the two possible endings of {{DQ4}} as "the canonical one".
* Similar to [[Erdrick]], any references to the Hero in {{DQ5}} are gender-neutral.
* Both of the Hero's voice actors have provided the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. Jun'ichi Kanemaru started voicing the character in 1998, beginning with ''Sonic Adventure'', while Takeshi Kusao voiced the character in various arcade games in 1993 through 1996.
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], Round 3 of the Hero's Classic Mode route is against the Hero from ''IV'', fought on Temple. This may be a reference to Zenithia, an important location in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, as both are floating castles.

==See also==
*[[Zenithian clothes]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV_Hero_Famicom_Art.png|Hero art for the Famicom
Image:DQIV_Heroine_Famicom_art.png|Heroine art for the Famicom
Image:DQIV_Hero_and_Heroine.png|Hero and Heroine, together!
Image:DQIV_Hero_and_Heroine_Pose.png|
File:DQIV Hero level up.png|Level up
Image:DQIVHeroArt.png|Hero art for the Famicom
Image:Solo.jpg|Mutsumi Inomata artwork
Image:DQIVHeroineArt.png|
File:DQIV Zenithian Equipment.png|Both genders wearing the Zenithian equipment
File:DQIV Zenithian Helm.png|Wearing the Zenithian Helm
File:DQIV Meena and Maya.png|
File:DQIV Hero.jpg|Male Hero, PlayStation art
File:DQIV Hero1.jpg|PlayStation art
File:DQIV HeroinePS.jpg|Female Hero, PlayStation art
File:DQIV Heroine2.jpg|PlayStation art
File:DQIV Hero2.jpg|PlayStation art
File:DQIV Heroine3.jpg|PlayStation art
Image:DQIV_PS_Hero_and_Heroine.png|
File:Healie Hero and Alena.png|
File:Ragnar and DQIV Heroine.png
File:DQIV Hero Alena and Maya.png|With [[Alena]] and [[Maya]]
Image:DQIV_Hero_Male.png|Male Hero. Art for the DS remake
Image:DQ4HeroFemale.png|Female Hero. Art for the DS remake
File:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Victory'' (third from left)
File:DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 3.png|4koma Extra comics
Image:DQ4Herosofubi.jpg|Male Hero, [[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]] series
Image:DQLA Sky1.jpg|Male Hero, [[Dragon Quest Legend Armor#Sky Armor Returns Figure|Dragon Quest Legend Armor Returns]] series
Image:DQIVHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
</gallery></center>

{{Hero}}
{{DQIV}}
{{SSBU}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals characters]]
[[Category:Party members]]

Hero (Dragon Quest III)

2020-03-10T05:33:56Z

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{{Character
|Name= "Hero"
|Game= {{DQ3}}
|Image=[[Image:Hero3male.png|300px]]
[[Image:Hero3female.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq3hero-sprite-NES.gif|28px]][[File:Dragon Quest III hero male sprite SFC.gif|28px]][[File:Dragon Quest III hero female sprite SFC.gif|28px]]
|home = [[Aliahan]]
|beginstats =
|appearances= {{DQ3}} {{DQMBRV}}
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family=[[Ortega]] (father) [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|Mother]] [[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] (descendant) [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]] (descendant) [[Prince of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (descendant)
|Voice Actor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0585640/ Hikaru Midorikawa] ([[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]]) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
}}

The '''Hero''' of ''Dragon Quest III'' is a fabled, Legendary Hero from the days of lore and the ancient history of [[Alefgard]]. Though only appearing in one game, the legacy of The Hero would live on in the "[[Erdrick Trilogy]]", so named for the [[Erdrick|title]] bestowed upon them and carried forth by their descendants.

In {{SSB5}}, The Hero of ''Dragon Quest III'' is playable as an alternate costume for [[Hero_(Super_Smash_Bros.)|the game's version of the Hero]], alongside [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|the Luminary]] and The Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Dragon Quest IV]]'' and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]].'' This Hero has been given the default name '''Arusu''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game.

==Appearance==
Although The Hero can be either male or female, their appearances are practically identical. They are of average height and build, and they have incredibly spiky, dark brown hair. The Heroine is slightly shorter than her male counterpart, her hair sticks up less, and she wears a pair of green earrings. Around their forehead is a silver circlet inlaid with a green gem. They wear a long blue tunic over a yellow long-sleeved shirt and pants, a pair of knee-length leather boots, leather gloves, and a long purple cloak around their necks. They wear a brown leather belt around their waist, and a scabbard strapped to their back.

The Hero wields a simple sword and a grey heater shield with an insignia of a dragon's head and two crossed swords on the front. The Hero's outfit is slightly different in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom illustrations, having a gold circlet with a blue gem around their forehead, and a dark blue cloak around their neck. They are seen carrying a cutlass and a round version of Erdrick's shield. There were also no illustrations of the female Erdrick until the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] remake: in certain illustrations, the female Erdrick's outfit is more feminized, making her blue tunic a strapless miniskirt.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Hero was raised by their by their [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|mother]] and grandfather in their home in [[Aliahan]]. Their father, the renowned warrior [[Ortega]], was tasked by the king of Aliahan to assassinate the world-threatening archfiend [[Baramos]] on the very day of their birth. Some time later, word of Ortega's supposed death at the [[Great Pit of Giaga]] reaches the kingdom and The Hero's mother proposes that her child can follow in Ortega's footsteps to free the world from Baramos' growing menace. The child is then trained to become a great warrior like their father and, on their sixteenth birthday, they officially depart to save the world. The king gives a word of warning to take companions with them on their quest lest they meet the same fate as their father, and instructs them to visit [[Patty's Party Planning Place]] before leaving the safety of Aliahan.

The King of Aliahan has discreetly sent word of The Hero's journey to the monarchs of every major nation--this is why the Kings and Queen warmly receive them even though the citizenry knows nothing of their mission. The Hero encounters several towns and kingdoms throughout their journey and accomplishes many feats of heroism, such mending the wounds between the [[Elves and Faeries|Faeries]] and the people of [[Norvik]] and freeing the nation of [[Jipang]] from the deceit of a sinister [[Orochi|serpent]]. Six legendary [[Six Orbs|orbs]] are gathered by The Hero along their trek, which they use to hatch the legendary Everbird [[Ramia]]. The phoenix is the direct servant of the Goddess, and her camaraderie with The Hero is irrefutable proof of their destiny as the savior of the world. Additionally, The Hero encounters the dying [[Queen of Dragons]] in her remote mountain [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|castle]]. Before she succumbs to her age, she gives The Hero the [[Sphere of Light]] and reassures them that their destiny is on of great courage and hardship for the benefit of the entire world.

After defeating Baramos, The Hero returns victorious to Aliahan only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat the true evil, The Hero travels through the [[Necrogond Shrine]] to the world below and arrives in [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in perpetual darkness darkness under the devil's heel. Here, The Hero fights back against the eternal night by freeing the entrapped Goddess [[Rubiss]] and besieging Zoma's castle. Against all odds, The Hero encounters their father fighting in the depths of the castle--Ortega had fallen into the world below during his fight at the crater of the Giaga volcano and resumed his mission by seeking to kill the evil plaguing both worlds at its source.

Tragically, Ortega is mortally wounded in a battle with the [[King Hydra]] before he can even reach Zoma, and is so severely burned by the dragon that he can no longer see. Sensing someone is present, Ortega embraces his death with despair and bemoans his inability to bring peace to his world and that he was never able to see his child grow up. Ortega then quietly dies in The Hero's arms.

Reaching the lowest level of the castle, The Hero kills the king hydra before fighting through the [[Bones of Baramos|animated corpse of Baramos]] and the fiend's very [[Soul of Baramos|soul]] on their way to Zoma's throne. The devil mocks the would-be savior and the battle begins, with Zoma's impenetrable shroud of darkness being burned away by the sphere of light and leaving him vulnerable. After a vicious clash The Hero emerges victorious, and Zoma begins to fade away--warning that hen though he may perish, there will always be [[Dragonlord|an evil]] to take [[Hargon|his place]].

The castle begins to collapse due to the force of the battle, and The Hero emerges from the [[Nail Mark]] north of Tantegel. The light of the sun has begun to shine in Alefgard for the first time in untold years, and the people receive The Hero as nothing short of a messiah sent by the Goddess. The king bestows upon them the title of Erdrick, the most sacred honor that the land has, and the stratum gap between the world above and Alefgard closes before The Hero can return. Unable to rejoin friends and family above, The Hero settles down in their new home and begins a family that will continue their legacy of standing resolute in the face of desolating evil.

====Base Stats====
''{{NES}} Version''
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#A3AB47"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| {{HP}} || 15 || 446
|-
| {{MP}} || 6 || 218
|-
| {{Strength}} || 8 || 181
|-
| {{Agility}} || 6 || 156
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 7 || 244
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 6 || 126
|-
| {{Luck}} || 5 || 157
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}

In the {{Super Famicom}} remake of the game and all subsequent ports, The Hero's attribute growth is determined by their [[List of personality types in Dragon Quest III|Personality]]. At the start of the game, The Hero is asked a series of questions by a mysterious voice in the sky, culminating in a short scene in order to see just what type of person The Hero is. There are 32 different personalities that can be assigned at the beginning, but it is possible to change it with the help of various books or accessories that can be found.

The Hero is not a genuine jack-of-all-trades character despite a decent spell list, with their stats focusing more on physical strength and durability more than spell casting--this results in an {{MP}} shortage once expensive spells such as Kazap and Omniheal are learned. This can be corrected with the application of an {{MP}}-boosting personality and by consuming [[Seed of magic]] and [[Seed of wisdom]] when found.

The Hero is not able to change classes like other characters in the game, with the abbot of [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Alltrades]] reprimanding them for attempting to slack in their duties. In the original {{NES}} Version of the game, The Hero must always be in the party until completing the game. In the remakes, this restriction is removed after defeating Zoma.

====Spells====
The Hero is capable of learning a balanced mix of magic from both the [[Priest]] and [[Mage]]'s pools, as well as some that are unique to them, such as Kaclang and Zap.

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| Level Learned || Original Japanese || [[Game Boy|GBC]] Localization || Modern Localization || {{MP}} || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 2 || メラ ''Mera'' || Blaze || [[Frizz]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy.
|-
| 4 || ホイミ ''Hoimi'' || Heal || [[Heal]] || 3 || A simple healing spell.
|-
| 6 || ニフラム ''Nifuramu'' || Expel || [[Poof]] || 2 || Blows away weak enemies.
|-
| 8 || ルーラ ''Ruura'' || Return || [[Zoom]] || 8 || Instantaneous travel to a previously visited location.
|-
| 10 || ギラ ''Gira'' || Firebal || [[Sizz]] || 4 || A weak fire spell that affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 12 || アストロン ''Asutoron'' || Ironize || [[Kaclang]] || 6 || Makes The Hero immune to all enemy attacks for a short period of time.
|-
| 14 || リレミト ''Riremito'' || Outside || [[Evac]] || 8 || Exit a cave/dungeon with this spell.
|-
| 17 || ラリホー ''Rarihoo'' || Sleep || [[Snooze]] || 3 || May put a group of enemies to sleep.
|-
| 19 || マホトーン ''Mahotoon'' || StopSpell || [[Fizzle]] || 3 || Try to block the enemies' spell.
|-
| 19 || トヘロス ''Toherosu'' || Repel || [[Holy Protection]] || 4 || Causes weak enemies to leave you alone.
|-
| 24 || ベギラマ ''Begirama'' || Firebane || [[Sizzle]] || 6 || This fire spell affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 26 || ライデイン ''Raidein'' || Zap || [[Zap]] || 8 || Affects one enemy; the first lightning type spell.
|-
| 29 || ベホイミ ''Behoimi'' || Healmore || [[Midheal]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
|-
| 31 || イオラ ''Iora'' || Boom || [[Boom]] || 9 || Damages all targets with a powerful explosion.
|-
| 33 || ベホマ ''Behoma'' || Healall ||[[Fullheal]] || 7 || Restores an ally to full health.
|-
| 35 || ザオラル ''Zaoraru'' || Vivify || [[Zing]] || 10 || 50% chance to revive a deceased party member.
|-
| 38 || ベホマズン ''Behomazun'' || Healusall || [[Omniheal]] || 62 || Restores the party to full health.
|-
| 41 || ギガデイン ''Gigadein'' || Thordain || [[Kazap]] || 30 || Causes around 200 points of electrical damage to all enemies.
|}

====Equipment====
The Hero has access to a very wide range of both weapons, ranging from swords, spears, axes, as well as whips and boomerangs in the remakes. They are capable of being outfitted with the heaviest armour, shields, and helmets available. Erdrick is also the only character capable of using the legendary equipment, which will prove useful when fighting against [[Zoma]]. In the remake versions, The Hero begins his journey equipped with a [[Copper sword]] and [[Wayfarer's clothes]].

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*♥ denotes female only equipment.

==={{DQ9}}===
In this game, it is possible to replicate The Hero's outfit by receiving pieces from defeating either Baramos or Zoma, who appear as [[Legacy Boss]]es in the game. An accolade is conferred to the player after wearing all of the pieces of this outfit.
*[[Aliahan costume]]

==={{DQ11}}===
In this game’s true ending after [[Serenica]] is shown to reunite with [[Erdwin]], the beginning of ''Dragon Quest III'' is shown, with ''III's'' Hero appearing at the end to be awoken by their mother before setting off for Aliahan castle. Their mother was shown reading a red book that detailed the adventure of the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] before walking upstairs to awaken their child--whether this book is a historical account or a work of fiction is unknown.

==Other appearances==
==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''III'', under the name Arusu, appears as one of four {{Hero Smash}}es alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]''. He wields the {{Sword of Kings}} and the {{Hero's shield}}. While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Arusu appears as Round 6's opponent and is fought on the third version of Castle Siege.

==Lineage==
The Hero's bloodline is that of powerful men and women who save the world from the grips of darkness. While every person descended from them carries their spirit, the most notable are the protagonists of the first and second games. These are The [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Scion of Erdrick]], The {{Prince of Midenhall}}, The [[Prince of Cannock]], and The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. Their own adventures would shape the course of history for the betterment of the world, and insures that the name of Erdrick never leaves the heart of Alefgard.

==Items Iconography==
As the Hero's legacy has grown in the distant time between the third and first game, several items and pieces of equipment that once belonged to The Hero have Erdrick in their names. See the ''[[Erdrick Equipment]]'' article for more details on the sword and armor set, along with the emblem.

Beyond the gear The Hero took into battle, they also left behind a tablet with a message written left for their descendant in ''Dragon Quest''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to create the [[Rainbow Drop]], which is the location of [[Dragonlord's Castle|Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a a small cave that would be named [[Erdrick's Cave]] after their passing.

===Gallery===
<center><gallery>
File:DQ Erdricks Sword.png|Erdrick's Sword.
Image:ErdrickArmor.png|Erdrick's Armour.
File:DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Erdrick's Shield.
Image:ErdrickHelmet.png|Erdrick's Helmet.
File:DQ I NES Erdrick's Token.png|Erdrick's Emblem.
File:DW1 ErdricksTablet.png|Erdrick's Tablet.
</gallery></center>

==Trivia==
*The manga series ''Gintama'' has a parody of ''Dragon Quest'' which stars [http://gintama.wikia.com/wiki/Leukocyte_King Leukocyte King], a character based on ''III's'' Hero.
*As this is the first game in the mainline, numbered Dragon Quest series to allow players to determine The Hero's gender, the female version of {{Dragon Quest III}}'s Hero is the first female main protagonist in that series.
*The Hero shares his voice actor in the audio drama with Android 16 from Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' series. He also shares his voice with Marth from the ''Fire Emblem'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
** In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', he shares his voice actor, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama], with Barry Kahn from ''Dragon Ball Super'' as well as the adult incarnation of Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' (and, by extension, Link's appearances in the first two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games). ''Super Smash Bros.'' series creator Masahiro Sakurai also noted that Hiyama's performance may be recognized as Guy Shishioh from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'', and that his recording sessions for ''Ultimate'' as ''DQ III's'' Hero were surprisingly quick and easy, thanks to his extensive prior experience in video game voice-acting.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:DQIII Hero Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.
File:Erdrick_Wayfarers_Clothes.png|
File:DQIIIHeroArt.png|
File:Erdrick and Monsters.png|
File:DQIII_Characters.png|Taking flight with Ramia.
File:DQIII Party Super Famicom art.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
File:DQIII Mutsumi Inomata.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.
File:Mutsumi Inomata DQIII novel art.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.
File:Dq3hero.jpg|
File:Erdrick Leather Hat.png|Wearing a [[Leather hat|leather hat]].
File:DQIII Iron Armour.png|Wearing [[iron armour]].
File:DQIII Spiked Armour.png|Wearing [[Spiked armour]].
File:DQ3card.jpg|
File:DQIII Fifers Spire.png|Exploring [[Fifer's Spire]].
File:For Want of a Key.png|Locked door.
File:Treasures n Trapdoors.png|Playing [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]].
File:DQ Monster Storybook DQIII group.png|''Dragon Quest Monster Storybook''.
File:DQIII Erdrick and Slime.png|2011 ''V-jump'' illustration supporting the relief efforts for the Tohoku earthquake.
File:dq3hero-dqv.jpg|As seen in the ''Monster Battle Road'' series.
File:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road''. (third from right)
File:DQMBRV Erdrick.png|{{DQMBRV}}.
Image:DQIII Hero Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
Image:DQ3Herosofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]]'' merchandise series.
Image:DQIII bringarts figure.jpg|Bring Arts action figure series.
Image:DQIII bringarts figurepose.jpg|{{Super Famicom}} iconic pose.
Image:DQIII bringarts figure1.jpg|Bring Arts figure extras.
Image:DQIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}.
</gallery></center>

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Hero (Dragon Quest III)

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{{Character
|Name= "Hero"
|Game= {{DQ3}}
|Image=[[Image:Hero3male.png|300px]]
[[Image:Hero3female.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq3hero-sprite-NES.gif|28px]][[File:Dragon Quest III hero male sprite SFC.gif|28px]][[File:Dragon Quest III hero female sprite SFC.gif|28px]]
|home = [[Aliahan]]
|beginstats =
|appearances= {{DQ3}} {{DQMBRV}}
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family=[[Ortega]] (father) [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|Mother]] [[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] (descendant) [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]] (descendant) [[Prince of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (descendant)
|Voice Actor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0585640/ Hikaru Midorikawa] ([[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]]) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
}}

The '''Hero''' of ''Dragon Quest III'' is a fabled, Legendary Hero from the days of lore and the ancient history of [[Alefgard]]. Though only appearing in one game, the legacy of The Hero would live on in the "[[Erdrick Trilogy]]", so named for the [[Erdrick|title]] bestowed upon them and carried forth by their descendants.

In {{SSB5}}, The Hero of ''Dragon Quest III'' is playable as an alternate costume for [[Hero_(Super_Smash_Bros.)|the game's version of the Hero]], alongside [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|the Luminary]] and The Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Dragon Quest IV]]'' and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]].'' This Hero has been given the default name '''Arusu''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game.

==Appearance==
Although The Hero can be either male or female, their appearances are practically identical. They are of average height and build, and they have incredibly spiky, dark brown hair. The Heroine is slightly shorter than her male counterpart, her hair sticks up less, and she wears a pair of green earrings. Around their forehead is a silver circlet inlaid with a green gem. They wear a long blue tunic over a yellow long-sleeved shirt and pants, a pair of knee-length leather boots, leather gloves, and a long purple cloak around their necks. They wear a brown leather belt around their waist, and a scabbard strapped to their back.

The Hero wields a simple sword and a grey heater shield with an insignia of a dragon's head and two crossed swords on the front. The Hero's outfit is slightly different in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom illustrations, having a gold circlet with a blue gem around their forehead, and a dark blue cloak around their neck. They are seen carrying a cutlass and a round version of Erdrick's shield. There were also no illustrations of the female Erdrick until the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] remake: in certain illustrations, the female Erdrick's outfit is more feminized, making her blue tunic a strapless miniskirt.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Hero was raised by their by their [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|mother]] and grandfather in their home in [[Aliahan]]. Their father, the renowned warrior [[Ortega]], was tasked by the king of Aliahan to assassinate the world-threatening archfiend [[Baramos]] on the very day of their birth. Some time later, word of Ortega's supposed death at the [[Great Pit of Giaga]] reaches the kingdom and The Hero's mother proposes that her child can follow in Ortega's footsteps to free the world from Baramos' growing menace. The child is then trained to become a great warrior like their father and, on their sixteenth birthday, they officially depart to save the world. The king gives a word of warning to take companions with them on their quest lest they meet the same fate as their father, and instructs them to visit [[Patty's Party Planning Place]] before leaving the safety of Aliahan.

The King of Aliahan has discreetly sent word of The Hero's journey to the monarchs of every major nation--this is why the Kings and Queen warmly receive them even though the citizenry knows nothing of their mission. The Hero encounters several towns and kingdoms throughout their journey and accomplishes many feats of heroism, such mending the wounds between the [[Elves and Faeries|Faeries]] and the people of [[Norvik]] and freeing the nation of [[Jipang]] from the deceit of a sinister [[Orochi|serpent]]. Six legendary [[Six Orbs|orbs]] are gathered by The Hero along their trek, which they use to hatch the legendary Everbird [[Ramia]]. The phoenix is the direct servant of the Goddess, and her camaraderie with The Hero is irrefutable proof of their destiny as the savior of the world. Additionally, The Hero encounters the dying [[Queen of Dragons]] in her remote mountain [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|castle]]. Before she succumbs to her age, she gives The Hero the [[Sphere of Light]] and reassures them that their destiny is on of great courage and hardship for the benefit of the entire world.

After defeating Baramos, The Hero returns victorious to Aliahan only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat the true evil, The Hero travels through the [[Necrogond Shrine]] to the world below and arrives in [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in perpetual darkness darkness under the devil's heel. Here, The Hero fights back against the eternal night by freeing the entrapped Goddess [[Rubiss]] and besieging Zoma's castle. Against all odds, The Hero encounters their father fighting in the depths of the castle--Ortega had fallen into the world below during his fight at the crater of the Giaga volcano and resumed his mission by seeking to kill the evil plaguing both worlds at its source.

Tragically, Ortega is mortally wounded in a battle with the [[King Hydra]] before he can even reach Zoma, and is so severely burned by the dragon that he can no longer see. Sensing someone is present, Ortega embraces his death with despair and bemoans his inability to bring peace to his world and that he was never able to see his child grow up. Ortega then quietly dies in The Hero's arms.

Reaching the lowest level of the castle, The Hero kills the king hydra before fighting through the [[Bones of Baramos|animated corpse of Baramos]] and the fiend's very [[Soul of Baramos|soul]] on their way to Zoma's throne. The devil mocks the would-be savior and the battle begins, with Zoma's impenetrable shroud of darkness being burned away by the sphere of light and leaving him vulnerable. After a vicious clash The Hero emerges victorious, and Zoma begins to fade away--warning that hen though he may perish, there will always be [[Dragonlord|an evil]] to take [[Hargon|his place]].

The castle begins to collapse due to the force of the battle, and The Hero emerges from the [[Nail Mark]] north of Tantegel. The light of the sun has begun to shine in Alefgard for the first time in untold years, and the people receive The Hero as nothing short of a messiah sent by the Goddess. The king bestows upon them the title of Erdrick, the most sacred honor that the land has, and the stratum gap between the world above and Alefgard closes before The Hero can return. Unable to rejoin friends and family above, The Hero settles down in their new home and begins a family that will continue their legacy of standing resolute in the face of desolating evil.

====Base Stats====
''{{NES}} Version''
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#A3AB47"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| {{HP}} || 15 || 446
|-
| {{MP}} || 6 || 218
|-
| {{Strength}} || 8 || 181
|-
| {{Agility}} || 6 || 156
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 7 || 244
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 6 || 126
|-
| {{Luck}} || 5 || 157
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}

In the {{Super Famicom}} remake of the game and all subsequent ports, The Hero's attribute growth is determined by their [[List of personality types in Dragon Quest III|Personality]]. At the start of the game, The Hero is asked a series of questions by a mysterious voice in the sky, culminating in a short scene in order to see just what type of person The Hero is. There are 32 different personalities that can be assigned at the beginning, but it is possible to change it with the help of various books or accessories that can be found.

The Hero is not a genuine jack-of-all-trades character despite a decent spell list, with their stats focusing more on physical strength and durability more than spell casting--this results in an {{MP}} shortage once expensive spells such as Kazap and Omniheal are learned. This can be corrected with the application of an {{MP}}-boosting personality and by consuming [[Seed of magic]] and [[Seed of wisdom]] when found.

The Hero is not able to change classes like other characters in the game, with the abbot of [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Alltrades]] reprimanding them for attempting to slack in their duties. In the original {{NES}} Version of the game, The Hero must always be in the party until completing the game. In the remakes, this restriction is removed after defeating Zoma.

====Spells====
The Hero is capable of learning a balanced mix of magic from both the [[Priest]] and [[Mage]]'s pools, as well as some that are unique to them, such as Kaclang and Zap.

{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || [[Game Boy|GBC]] Localization || Modern Localization || {{MP}} || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 2 || メラ ''Mera'' || Blaze || [[Frizz]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy.
|-
| 4 || ホイミ ''Hoimi'' || Heal || [[Heal]] || 3 || A simple healing spell.
|-
| 6 || ニフラム ''Nifuramu'' || Expel || [[Poof]] || 2 || Blows away weak enemies.
|-
| 8 || ルーラ ''Ruura'' || Return || [[Zoom]] || 8 || Instantaneous travel to a previously visited location.
|-
| 10 || ギラ ''Gira'' || Firebal || [[Sizz]] || 4 || A weak fire spell that affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 12 || アストロン ''Asutoron'' || Ironize || [[Kaclang]] || 6 || Makes The Hero immune to all enemy attacks for a short period of time.
|-
| 14 || リレミト ''Riremito'' || Outside || [[Evac]] || 8 || Exit a cave/dungeon with this spell.
|-
| 17 || ラリホー ''Rarihoo'' || Sleep || [[Snooze]] || 3 || May put a group of enemies to sleep.
|-
| 19 || マホトーン ''Mahotoon'' || StopSpell || [[Fizzle]] || 3 || Try to block the enemies' spell.
|-
| 19 || トヘロス ''Toherosu'' || Repel || [[Holy Protection]] || 4 || Causes weak enemies to leave you alone.
|-
| 24 || ベギラマ ''Begirama'' || Firebane || [[Sizzle]] || 6 || This fire spell affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 26 || ライデイン ''Raidein'' || Zap || [[Zap]] || 8 || Affects one enemy; the first lightning type spell.
|-
| 29 || ベホイミ ''Behoimi'' || Healmore || [[Midheal]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
|-
| 31 || イオラ ''Iora'' || Boom || [[Boom]] || 9 || Damages all targets with a powerful explosion.
|-
| 33 || ベホマ ''Behoma'' || Healall ||[[Fullheal]] || 7 || Restores an ally to full health.
|-
| 35 || ザオラル ''Zaoraru'' || Vivify || [[Zing]] || 10 || 50% chance to revive a deceased party member.
|-
| 38 || ベホマズン ''Behomazun'' || Healusall || [[Omniheal]] || 62 || Restores the party to full health.
|-
| 41 || ギガデイン ''Gigadein'' || Thordain || [[Kazap]] || 30 || Causes around 200 points of electrical damage to all enemies.
|}

====Equipment====
The Hero has access to a very wide range of both weapons, ranging from swords, spears, axes, as well as whips and boomerangs in the remakes. They are capable of being outfitted with the heaviest armour, shields, and helmets available. Erdrick is also the only character capable of using the legendary equipment, which will prove useful when fighting against [[Zoma]]. In the remake versions, The Hero begins his journey equipped with a [[Copper sword]] and [[Wayfarer's clothes]].

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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Care ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's specs]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bunny tail]]♥|statModifier=Luck+8}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Elevating shoes]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dummy]]|statModifier=}}
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*♥ denotes female only equipment.

==={{DQ9}}===
In this game, it is possible to replicate The Hero's outfit by receiving pieces from defeating either Baramos or Zoma, who appear as [[Legacy Boss]]es in the game. An accolade is conferred to the player after wearing all of the pieces of this outfit.
*[[Aliahan costume]]

==={{DQ11}}===
In this game’s true ending after [[Serenica]] is shown to reunite with [[Erdwin]], the beginning of ''Dragon Quest III'' is shown, with ''III's'' Hero appearing at the end to be awoken by their mother before setting off for Aliahan castle. Their mother was shown reading a red book that detailed the adventure of the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] before walking upstairs to awaken their child--whether this book is a historical account or a work of fiction is unknown.

==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''III'', under the name Arusu, appears as one of four [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]es alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]''. He wields the [[Sword of Kings]] and the [[Erdrick's shield|Shield of Heroes]]. While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Arusu appears as Round 6's opponent and is fought on the third version of Castle Siege.

==Lineage==
The Hero's bloodline is that of powerful men and women who save the world from the grips of darkness. While every person descended from them carries their spirit, the most notable are the protagonists of the first and second games. These are The [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Scion of Erdrick]], The [[Prince of Midenhall]], The [[Prince of Cannock]], and The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. Their own adventures would shape the course of history for the betterment of the world, and insures that the name of Erdrick never leaves the heart of Alefgard.

==Items Iconography==
As the Hero's legacy has grown in the distant time between the third and first game, several items and pieces of equipment that once belonged to The Hero have Erdrick in their names. See the ''[[Erdrick Equipment]]'' article for more details on the sword and armor set, along with the emblem.

Beyond the gear The Hero took into battle, they also left behind a tablet with a message written left for their descendant in ''Dragon Quest''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to create the [[Rainbow Drop]], which is the location of [[Dragonlord's Castle|Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a a small cave that would be named [[Erdrick's Cave]] after their passing.

===Gallery===
<center><gallery>
File:DQ Erdricks Sword.png|Erdrick's Sword.
Image:ErdrickArmor.png|Erdrick's Armour.
File:DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Erdrick's Shield.
Image:ErdrickHelmet.png|Erdrick's Helmet.
File:DQ I NES Erdrick's Token.png|Erdrick's Emblem.
File:DW1 ErdricksTablet.png|Erdrick's Tablet.
</gallery></center>

==Trivia==
*The manga series ''Gintama'' has a parody of ''Dragon Quest'' which stars [http://gintama.wikia.com/wiki/Leukocyte_King Leukocyte King], a character based on ''III's'' Hero.
*As this is the first game in the mainline, numbered Dragon Quest series to allow players to determine The Hero's gender, the female version of {{Dragon Quest III}}'s Hero is the first female main protagonist in that series.
*The Hero shares his voice actor in the audio drama with Android 16 from Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' series. He also shares his voice with Marth from the ''Fire Emblem'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
** In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', he shares his voice actor, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama], with Barry Kahn from ''Dragon Ball Super'' as well as the adult incarnation of Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' (and, by extension, Link's appearances in the first two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games). ''Super Smash Bros.'' series creator Masahiro Sakurai also noted that Hiyama's performance may be recognized as Guy Shishioh from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'', and that his recording sessions for ''Ultimate'' as ''DQ III's'' Hero were surprisingly quick and easy, thanks to his extensive prior experience in video game voice-acting.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:DQIII Hero Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.
File:Erdrick_Wayfarers_Clothes.png|
File:DQIIIHeroArt.png|
File:Erdrick and Monsters.png|
File:DQIII_Characters.png|Taking flight with Ramia.
File:DQIII Party Super Famicom art.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
File:DQIII Mutsumi Inomata.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.
File:Mutsumi Inomata DQIII novel art.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.
File:Dq3hero.jpg|
File:Erdrick Leather Hat.png|Wearing a [[Leather hat|leather hat]].
File:DQIII Iron Armour.png|Wearing [[iron armour]].
File:DQIII Spiked Armour.png|Wearing [[Spiked armour]].
File:DQ3card.jpg|
File:DQIII Fifers Spire.png|Exploring [[Fifer's Spire]].
File:For Want of a Key.png|Locked door.
File:Treasures n Trapdoors.png|Playing [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]].
File:DQ Monster Storybook DQIII group.png|''Dragon Quest Monster Storybook''.
File:DQIII Erdrick and Slime.png|2011 ''V-jump'' illustration supporting the relief efforts for the Tohoku earthquake.
File:dq3hero-dqv.jpg|As seen in the ''Monster Battle Road'' series.
File:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road''. (third from right)
File:DQMBRV Erdrick.png|{{DQMBR}}.
Image:DQIII Hero Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
Image:DQ3Herosofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]]'' merchandise series.
Image:DQIII bringarts figure.jpg|Bring Arts action figure series.
Image:DQIII bringarts figurepose.jpg|{{Super Famicom}} iconic pose.
Image:DQIII bringarts figure1.jpg|Bring Arts figure extras.
Image:DQIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}.
</gallery></center>

==Videos==
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Hero (Dragon Quest XI)

2020-03-06T20:27:10Z

47.204.61.237: /* Other Appearances */

{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|Image=[[File:DQXI Hero art.png|220px]]
|Sprite=[[File:DQXI Hero sprite.png|70px]]
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Title=Luminary
|Class=[[Hero (Class)|Hero]]
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family= [[Amber]] (adoptive mother) [[Chalky]] (adoptive grandfather) {{spoiler|start}}[[Rab]] (grandfather) [[Erdwin]] (ancestor) [[Gemma]] (potential wife) [[Serena]] (potential wife) [[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] (potential wife) [[Jade]] (potential wife){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor= [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1727356/ Rasmus Hardiker] (English) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0756482/ Mitsuki Saiga] (Japanese, XI S, Super Smash Bros.)
|}}

The '''[[Hero]]''' of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', also known as the '''Luminary''', is a young man from the sleepy village of Cobblestone. After participating in a coming-of-age ceremony, he finds out he is the reincarnation of an ancient hero who once saved the world. On his 16th birthday, he sets out on his journey in order to fulfill his destiny.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Luminary has been given the default name '''Eleven''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game, following the naming convention seen in the promotional material of other games.

==Appearance==
He is a young man with blue eyes and dirty blond chin-length hair in a bob cut. On his left hand, he bears a mysterious mark that has appeared since the day he was born. The mark glows when the Luminary is in danger. He wears a long, sleeveless brown and purple leather tunic over a black long-sleeved shirt, brown trousers, and tan leather boots. Around his waist, he wears a leather belt with a small bag attached and he carries a scabbard across his back. The Luminary's good looks and hair are commented on by various characters.

==Story==
{{spoiler|start}}The Luminary was born into a great destiny, said to be the reincarnation of a great hero who saved the world in the past. He was born on the same day as [[Gemma]], a girl from the village who becomes his childhood friend. On their 16th birthday, the two celebrate together before the young man sets out on his journey to fulfill his destiny. He comes into conflict with [[King Carnelian]] of [[Heliodor]], who declares that the Luminary will cause the resurrection of the Dark One, and dubs him the infamous Darkspawn.{{spoiler|end}}
{{Section-Stub}}
==Base stats==
{| style="width:55%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| HP || 22 || 750
|-
| MP || 0 || 460
|-
| Strength || 8 || 380
|-
| Agility || 6 || 350
|-
| Resilience || 6 || 220
|-
| Magical Might || 5 || 350
|-
| Magical Mending || 3 || 330
|-
| Deftness || 5 || 200
|-
| Charm || 4 || 250
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cobblestone sword]], [[Plain clothes]] [[Cobblestone greatsword]] (in inventory)
|}
*The Luminary also possesses a minor resistance to being [[cursed]].
===[[Pep]] bonus===
Strength +20% (40%), resilience +20% (40%), critical rate up (critical rate further increased). Parenthesis accounts for pep-up power-up bonuses.

==Spells==
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Name || MP || Level || Target || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Frizz]]
|2
|2
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Heal]]
|3
|5
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Sizz]]
|3
|8
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Evac]]
|0
|9
|All allies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Bang]]
|6
|15
|All enemies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Snooze]]
|3
|16
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Midheal]]
|6
|19
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Sizzle]]
|7
|23
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Frizzle]]
|8
|25
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Zing]]
|12
|28
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Moreheal]]
|12
|30
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Boom]]
|12
|31
|All enemies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kasnooze]]
|8
|35
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kasizz]]
|16
|40
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kafrizz]]
|21
|56
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kazing]]
|24
|61
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Zoom]]
|0
|Event
|All allies
|NA
|}

==Event abilities==
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Name || MP || Target || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Quadraslash]]
|24
|All Enemies
|Up to 330~390 non-elemental damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Flamesplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 fire damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Seasplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 ice damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Skysplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 wind damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Earthsplitter (Event ability)|Earthsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 earth damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Blightsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 darkness damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Brightsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 light damage
|}
*'''NOTE:''' the power of the splitter skills will be enhanced if the Luminary is equipped with the Sword of Light or one of it's reforged forms. This raises the base damage to 200~240 and the maximum to 400~440.

==Character builder==
====[[Sword Weapon Family|Swords]]====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Flame Slash]]
| 2
| 3
| One
| Yes
| 120% fire damage to a single enemy
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +3
| --
|4
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%
| --
|6
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Sword Stance
|2
|7
| --
| --
|Increases parrying chance by 33% for four turns
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +6
| --
|10
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Dragon Slash]]
|2
|10
| One
| Yes
|200% (plus 10) damage to [[Dragon family|dragon-family]] monsters
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +10
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Dual-Wielding
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Metal Slash]]
| --
|12
| One
| Yes
|1~2 damage to metal slimes, cannot miss
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Miracle Slash]]
|4
|16
|One
|Yes
|Restores at least 20 HP
|Yes
|-
|}

====[[Greatsword Weapon Family|Greatswords]]====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Greatsword Guard
|2
|3
| --
| --
|Increases parrying chance by 33% for four turns
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +5
| --
|4
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%
| --
|6
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Helichopter
|4
|7
|Group
|Yes
|Full damage to a group of enemies
|First hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +15
| --
|12
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Frost Fangs
|10
|12
|Group
|Yes
|Up to 130~140 ice damage to a group of enemies, 25% chance to stun each
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Cutting Edge
|8
|10
|One
|Yes
|157%~225% damage to a single enemy, cannot critical hit
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +3%
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Unbridled Blade
| 16
|16
|One
|Yes
|290%~310% damage to a single enemy, cannot critical hit
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +10
| --
|10
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|}

====Swordmastery====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Counter When Blocking/Parrying
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +25
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance +3%
| --
|16
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Falcon Slash]]
|4
|16
| One
|Yes
|Full damage per hit, doubles critical hit chance
| First hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sword Dance]]
|8
|16
| Group
| Yes
|Randomly slashes four enemies for 75% damage per hit
| All hits
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]]
|16
|25
| --
| Yes
|Up to 210~250 lightning damage to all enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Gigasmash
| 16
|25
| --
| Yes
|Up to 250~270 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Blade of Ultimate Power]]
|48
|36
| --
| --
|Up to 680~720 non-elemental damage to one enemy
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Gigacrash
|32
|36
| --
| Yes
|Up to 440~460 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
|32
|36
| --
| Yes
|Up to 390~430 lightning damage to all enemies
| --
|-
|}

====Luminary====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Agility +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Deftness +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-

!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Holy Protection]]
| 2
|8
| --
| --
|Keeps monsters at bay for 30 seconds
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Chance +5%
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Poof]]
| 2
|8
| --
| --
|Attempts to expel all enemies
|No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Resilience +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zap]]
| 8
|8
| --
| Yes
|Up to 131~141 lightning damage to a group of enemies
|No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Charm +40
| --
|12
| --
| --
| --
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fullheal]]
| 24
|12
| Ally
| --
|Fully heal a single party member.
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kaclang]]
|8
|12
|Ally
| --
|Turns one party member to metal. They are immune to damage, but cannot act for 2-4 turns.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Might +5
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Maximum MP +20
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +15
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zapple]]
| 22
|12
| --
| Yes
|Up to 314~344 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Mending +50
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Might +50
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Maximum HP +20
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kazap]]
| 48
|16
| --
| Yes
|Up to 695~745 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Omniheal]]
| 64
|16
|Party
| --
|A party wide full heal.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Chance +10%
| --
|20
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep-Up Power-Up
| --
|20
| --
| --
|Increases the boost given during Pep-Up
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Up
| 25
|25
| --
| --
|Automatically enter a pepped up state that lasts only 4~6 turns instead of the standard 6~8
| --
|-
|}

==Other Appearances==
==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''XI'', under the name Eleven, appears as one of four [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]es, alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]''. He is the default Hero, and wields the [[Supreme Sword of Light]] and [[Erdwin's Shield]].

While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Eleven appears as Round 2's opponent and is fought at [[Yggdrasil's Altar]]. He is allied with a tiny, female Robin wearing her red alternate costume, in reference to [[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]].

===''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''===
As part of a collaborative series of events to commemorate ''Dragon Quest'' titles, the Luminary appeared as a summonable vision shortly after the international release of the game.

==Etymology==
A ''luminary'' is a person of prominence or great achievement, and the word can also be used to refer to one of the celestial bodies that gives off visible light. Specifically, this latter definition is used for the moon and sun in most astronomical discourse.

==Trivia==
* The Luminary is the first protagonist to not be referred to as Yuusha (勇者) in promotional material nor the game itself. Instead, the title of Shujinkō (主人公) is used, which means protagonist in Japanese.
* The Luminary has some similarities with some of the heroes from previous games:
** He comes from a lineage of previous heroes, much like the original [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] and the [[Prince of Midenhall]].
** He sets out on his journey on his 16th birthday, similar to [[Erdrick]]. As the story advances, he is able to wield the [[Erdrick's sword|Sword of Light]], also known as Erdrick's sword in other games, which is important to the plot. It was wielded by the original Luminary.
** He was born with a mysterious mark on his left hand known as the Mark of Light, much like the Hero of ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It grants him with mysterious powers and glows in times of danger.
** His inability to advance past the second tier of explosive spells is a reference to Erdrick and [[Solo]], who are also only able to learn up to [[Boom]].
**His family connections make him similar to both Erdrick and [[Eight]], as well. The Luminary finds out that his father, Irwin, was a great warrior himself much like [[Ortega]]. He is also secretly a prince from the kingdom of [[Dundrasil]] as revealed by [[Rab]], his maternal grandfather, much like Eight finding out about his royal lineage from his grandfather, [[Chen Mui]].{{spoiler|end}}
* In the international version of the game, there is a special costume that allows him to dress up like the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] from ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. The outfit was added for Japanese players in the Switch version of the game.
* The Luminary has the same hairstyle as Android 17 of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s Dragon Ball series, as well as a similar physique.
* He is the first hero in the main series to have a voice actor in the English version of the games. English actor Rasmus Hardiker provides his vocal grunts in various scenes and in battle.
* It is revealed at the end of the game by the Yggdragon, the spirit of Yggdrasil, that the Luminary is the first in a line of knights dubbed "Erdrick", thus making him the first Erdrick knight.
* In the international [https://www.famitsu.com/news/202001/11190471.html fan poll] for ''Dragon Quest XI'' released by Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, the Luminary was voted the third most popular male character in the game and the fifth most popular character overall, with a total of 289 votes.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQXI Hero.png|Concept art
Image:DQXI hero render.jpg|3D render
Image:DQXI babyhero.jpg|The hero as an infant, being held by Chalky
Image:DQXI Hero mark.jpg|The glowing mark on the hero's left hand
Image:DQXI ElevenPep.jpg|The hero becoming pepped up in battle
Image:DQXI Hero Erdricks sword.png|The hero carrying the Sword of Light on his back
Image:DQXIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Image:HeroIntro.png|XI's Hero, as seen in the splash art of "Heroic Encounters", the character trailer for the Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
</gallery></center>

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Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)

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{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Game={{DQ8}}
|Image=[[File:DQVIII_Hero_artwork.png|240px|center]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name={{tt|エイト|Eight}}
|Roumaji=Eito
|Title= Captain of the Guard
|Class=Hero
|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Age=18
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father) [[Xia]] (mother) Chen Mui (grandfather) [[Clavius|King Clavius]] (uncle) [[Charmles|Prince Charmles]] (cousin) [[Medea]] (potential wife) [[Trode]] (potential father-in-law) {{Jessica}} (potential wife) {{Rosalind}} (potential mother-in-law){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor= [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2569233/ Yuki Kaji] ({{SSB5}})
|}}
The '''Hero''' of {{DQ8}} is a 18 year-old low-ranking royal guardsman at [[Trodain|Castle Trodain]], before becoming a refugee of the kingdom in the prologue. He was one of the small band who survived [[Dhoulmagus]]' deadly attack, along with [[Trode|King Trode]], [[Princess Medea]] and his pet mouse, {{Munchie}}. As is the series' tradition, The Hero is a silent protagonist whom the player is meant to project themselves upon, using him as an avatar to explore and interact with the game's world.

In promotional screenshots and the instruction manual for the {{PlayStation 2}} Version of the game, as well as in {{SSB5}}, The Hero of {{DQ8}} is given the default name '''Eight'''.

The Hero is a versatile character, as equally proficient in armed combat as he is in using healing spells and support magic. His preferred weapons are {{Swords}}, {{Spears}} and {{Boomerangs}}. Once Rank E of the [[Monster Arena]] is cleared, he will gain the ability to call upon a monster team at the cost of 10 {{MP}}. Each monster team can only be summoned once per battle. With the help of his trusty companion Munchie and a variety of cheeses, he is also able to unleash [[List_of_cheeses_in_Dragon_Quest_VIII|breath attacks]] with various effects.

==Appearance and personality==
Due to his aforementioned status as a silent protagonist, very little can be said of the man's character that isn't decided by the player. That being said, the youth has demonstrated a remarkably humane nature in certain cutscenes. This is most apparent in the flashback to his meeting with Yangus, who accidentally broke the rope bridge that he was blocking while attempting to extort money from King Trode. Instead of letting the bellicose bandit fall to his death, the former guard pulled him to safety despite Trode's considerable umbrage.

In contrast to heroes of previous games, this Hero dresses very casually and historically coherent, wearing a saffron overcoat with a blue tunic, simple red bandana, and plain grey trousers with brown boots. He is also the second Hero in the series whose outfit can be changed in the game if he wears certain pieces of equipment.

{{clear}}
==Background==
{{Spoiler|start}}He is the son of [[Eltrio]] and [[Xia]], making him half-[[human]] and half-[[Dragovian]]. This union came about when the latter became curious of the human world, and decided to explore it. After encountering Eltrio, Xia fell in love with the young man and spent much time with him. Unfortunately, her father Chen Mui did not approve of the joining of human and Dragovian, feeling that the two races could never develop true love between them, and forced his daughter back to the Dragovian Sanctuary. Some time after this, the body of Eltrio was found near the sanctuary's outskirts, having braved the immense dangers alone to reach his beloved. The death of her loved devastated Xia, and day by day her very life force began to fade. Before joining Eltrio in the afterlife, however, Xia delivered their child in the sanctuary. The boy would live among the Dragovians for several years as the council of elders debated what to do with the anomaly, until one day it was decided that his memories would be sealed, and that he would be banished from his people. His grandfather, realizing the youth was his last connection to his daughter, begged for permission to accompany his grandson. It was decided that he could do so, but only if he took the form of a innocuous mouse, and never spoke a word to him.

One day while exploring the forest outskirts of the castle, Princess Medea of Trodain finds the young boy collapsed with a fever with the help of Munchie. The young princess pleads with King Trode to help the boy since he could die out in the woods. Eventually, the castle guards bring The Hero back in order to nurse him back to health. Medea stays at his bedside until he awakes, and the two would become close friends afterwards.

As the son of Eltrio, The Hero is also the nephew of King [[Clavius]] of [[Argonia]]. This blood connection is what enables him to superseded Prince [[Charmles]] in the right to marry the heir to Trodain. By the end of the game, he has become captain of the guard and, depending on the player's actions in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version, is either the son-in-law of King Trode after marrying Princess Medea or the son-in-law of Rosalind Albert after marrying {{Jessica}}.{{spoiler|end}}

An amnesiac since his early youth, The Hero grew up in Castle Trodain, eventually serving as a guard for some time before the events of the prologue took place. For much of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, The Hero journeys with his faithful mouse friend, Munchie, [[Trode|King Trode]], [[Princess Medea]], and [[Yangus]]. The Hero is eventually joined by [[Jessica Albert]] and [[Angelo]], enlisting their aid in pursuing and confronting the wicked [[Dhoulmagus]].

==Munchie==
[[File:DQVIII Munchie.png|thumb|250px|Munchie]]
The Hero carries around his pet, Munchie, wherever he goes. A highly intelligent Pig-Rat, Munchie is capable of entering small spaces and exploring areas the party would otherwise have no access to, allowing the player to temporarily control him. If you give Munchie [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|cheese items]], he gains special abilities. However, this can only be done twice per battle. Munchie rides in the pocket of The Hero's coat most of the time. Munchie will show his [[Chen Mui|true significance]] only after the game.
{{clear}}
==Stats==
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#A3AB47"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| {{HP}} || 22 || 806
|-
| {{MP}} || 0 || 478
|-
| {{Strength}} || 8 || 400
|-
| {{Agility}} || 6 || 200
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 6 || 215
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 5 || 366
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Soldier's sword]], [[Plain clothes]], [[Bandana]]
|}
*The Hero also possesses a:
**25% resistance to zap-based spells and abilites
**Near total immunity to [[curses]]

==Abilities==
===Sword===
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''{{MP}}'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Tension'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5
| --
|4
| --
|no
|Increase the sword attack +5.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Dragon Slash]]
|0
|9
|one
|yes
|Inflicts 150% damage on dragons (otherwise normal damage).
|yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Flame Slash]]
|0
|15
|one
|yes
|Inflicts 130% damage (reduced if enemy is resistant to fire).
|yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10
| --
|22
| --
|no
|Increase attack by ten when a sword is equipped.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Metal Slash]]
|0
|30
|one
|yes
|Inflicts 1~2 damage to metal slimes.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +15
| --
|40
| --
|no
|Increase attack by fifteen when a sword is equipped.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit rate up
| --
|40
| --
|no
|Increase the critical hit rate from 1/64 to 1/32.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Falcon Slash]]
|0
|52
|one
|yes
|Slashes one enemy twice, each cut dealing 75% damage for 150% total.
|First hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +25
| --
|66
| --
|no
|Increases attack by twenty five when a sword is equipped.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Miracle Slash]]
|4
|82
|one
|yes
|Inflicts 125% damage and restores {{HP}} by 50% of damage inflicted.
|yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]]
|20
|100
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 207~239 damage to each member of a group.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
|20
|100*
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 271~331 damage to each member of a group.
|
no
|}
*Requires 100 points in both swords and courage

===Spear===
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|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''{{MP}}'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Tension'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5
|0
|3
| --
|no
|Increase attack by five when a spear is equipped.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Mercurial Thrust]]
|0
|7
|one
|yes
|Strike first at 80% power.
|yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Thunder Thrust]]
|3
|12
|one
|yes
|25% for a critical hit, 25% for a normal stab, 50% to miss altogether.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10
|no
|18
| --
|no
|Increase attack by ten when equipped with a spear.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Multithrust]]
|4
|25
|random
|yes
|Skewers 3~4 targets at half strength per jab.
|first hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit rate up
|no
|40
|auto
|no
|Increase the critical hit rate from 1/64 to 1/32.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Clean Sweep
|0*
|45
|group
|yes
|Strike/rock element with decreasing damage range: 80% -> 64% -> 56% -> 40% -> 25% -> 16%. Chance for [[Demon spear]]'s effect to trigger on each enemy.
|first hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Lightning Thrust
|0
|59
|one
|no
|More powerful version of Thunder Thrust, 50% to land a critical hit.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +25
| --
|77
| --
|no
|Increases attack by twenty five when equipped with a spear.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Lightning Storm]]
|25
|100
|all
|yes
|Inflicts 190-220 damage to all enemies.
|no
|}
*Clean Sweep costs 2 {{MP}} in the {{3DS}} Version.
===Boomerang===
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|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''{{MP}}'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Tension'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Crosscutter Throw]]
|2
|6
|all
|yes
|The first enemy is hit twice. Strike/rock element.
|first hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5
| --
|12
| --
| --
|Increases attack by five when a boomerang is equipped.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Power Throw]]
|4
|18
|all
|yes
|80% strength, but damage does not decrease per bonked monster. Strike/rock element.
|first hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10
| --
|25
| --
| --
|Increases attack by ten when a boomerang is equipped.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Firebird Throw]]
|6
|32
|all
|yes
|36-44 fire damage to all enemies.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +15
| --
|40
| --
| --
|Increases attack by fifteen when a boomerang is equipped.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Power Throw|Super Throw]]
|4
|52
|all
|yes
|120% damage, does not decrease per monster. Strike/rock element.
|first hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +20
| --
|66
| --
| --
|Increase the boomerang attack +20.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Starburst Throw]]
|8
|82
|all
|yes
|76-84 [[bang]] damage to all enemies.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigathrow]]
|15
|100
|one
|yes
|Inflicts up to 233~284 zap damage to a single enemy.
|no
|}

===Fisticuffs===
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|valign="top" width="20%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|valign="top" width="5%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''{{MP}}'''
|valign="top" width="10%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|valign="top" width="5%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|valign="top" width="5%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Tension'''
|valign="top" width="50%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|valign="top" width="15%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5
| --
|4
| --
| --
|Increases attack by five when unarmed.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Defending Champion]]
|0
|11
|self
|yes
|More powerful defending action (damage reduced by 90%).
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Stone's Throw]]
|0
|17
|group
|yes
|8-20 strike/rock damage to a group of enemies.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Knuckle Sandwich]]
|2
|24
|one
|no
|Inflicts 150% points of strike/rock damage.
|yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +20
|no
|33
|auto
|no
|Increases attack by twenty when unarmed.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Thin Air]]
|2
|42
|all
|yes
|Inflicts up to 108~132 points of damage on all enemies.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit rate up
|no
|52
|auto
|no
|Increase the critical hit rate from 1/64 to 1/32.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Multifists]]
|0
|70
|random
|yes
|Four random swings at 33% power each.
|first hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Boulder Toss]]
|4
|82
|all
|yes
|Inflicts 72-104 strike/rock damage on all enemies.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +50
| --
|100
| --
| --
|Increases attack by fifty when unarmed.
| --
|}

===Courage===
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|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''{{MP}}'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Tension'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zoom]]
|1
|8
|party
|no
|Teleports player to entrance of known location (outdoors only).
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Tingle]]
|2
|16
|party
|no
|Cures party of sleep and parlyzed status changes.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Holy Protection]]
|3
|28
|party
|no
|Random encounters with enemies whose level is lower than The Hero are avoided.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fizzle]]
|4
|40
|group
|no
|Prevents enemy group from using magic.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zap]]
|6
|48
|all
|yes
|Inflicts up to 72~88 damage on all enemies.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{MP}} discount
| --
|56
| --
| --
|Reduces the {{MP}} cost to 3/4.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kamikazee]]
|1
|70
|all
|no
|The Hero sacrifices himself to deal high damage to all enemies.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Omniheal]]
|36
|82
|party
|no
|Restores full {{HP}} to all party members.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{MP}} discount
|no
|90
|auto
|no
|Reduces the {{MP}} cost to 1/2.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kazap]]
|15
|100
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 180~220 damage to a group of monsters.
|no
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]]
|20
|100
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 207~239 damage to each member of a group.
|yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
|20
|100*
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 271~331 damage to each member of a group.
|no
|}
*Requires 100 points in both swords and courage

===Magic===
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|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''{{MP}}'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Level'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Tension'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Heal]]
|2
|3
|one
|yes
|Restores 30-40 {{HP}} to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Squelch]]
|2
|4
|one
|no
|Cures one character of poison and envenomation.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Evac]]
|2
|6
|party
|no
|Teleports player back to dungeon entrance.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sizz]]
|4
|11
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 29~35 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Midheal]]
|3
|18
|one
|yes
|Restores 75-90 {{HP}} to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sizzle]]
|6
|20
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 53~62 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fullheal]]
|6
|27
|one
|no
|Restores all {{HP}} to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zing]]
|8
|29
|one
|no
|Revives a dead character with 50% of {{HP}} (50% success rate).
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kasizzle]]
|10
|32
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 150~170 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Dragon Soul
|64
|65/70*
|one
|yes
|Inflicts 420~520 non-elemental damage to one enemy.
|}
*Dragon Soul was first created for the {{PS2}} Version of ''VIII''
**Dragon Soul is learned at level 70 in the {{3DS}} Version and deals 375~450 damage.

==Equipment==
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Holy lance]]|statModifier=Attack +39}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Platinum sword]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Battle fork]]|statModifier=Attack +42}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Razor wing boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +42}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dream blade]]|statModifier=Attack +43}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Partisan]]|statModifier=Attack +44}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flametang Boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +63}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sandstorm spear]]|statModifier=Attack +67}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Blizzard blade]]|statModifier=Attack +90}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal wing boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +90}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Über miracle sword]]|statModifier=Attack +95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hero spear]]|statModifier=Attack +100}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Dragovian sword}}|statModifier=Attack +107}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Liquid metal sword]]|statModifier=Attack +118}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal king spear]]|statModifier=Attack +120}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Dragovian king sword}}|statModifier=Attack +137}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Helmets|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather hat]]|statModifier=Defense +3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Turban]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Feathered cap]]|statModifier=Defense +9}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hermes' hat]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mercury's bandana]]|statModifier=Defense +23}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron mask]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pirate's hat]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Platinum headgear]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron headgear]]|statModifier=Defense +32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Hades' helm E}}|statModifier=Defense +33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mythril helm]]|statModifier=Defense +38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Great helm]]|statModifier=Defense +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Dragovian helmet}}|statModifier=Defense +50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sun crown]]|statModifier=Defense +52}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal king helm]]|statModifier=Defense +55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Plain clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+7}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale armour]]|statModifier=Defense+17}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze armour]]|statModifier=Defense+24}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron armour]]|statModifier=Defense+32}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver mail]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armour]]|statModifier=Defense+55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon mail]]|statModifier=Defense+60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spiked armour]]|statModifier=Defense+68}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Platinum mail]]|statModifier=Defense+72}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Alistair's armour]]|statModifier=Defense+80}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sacred armour]]|statModifier=Defense+84}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mirror armour]]|statModifier=Defense+92}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Liquid metal armour]]|statModifier=Defense+101}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Dragovian armour}}|statModifier=Defense+110}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal king armour]]|statModifier=Defense+120}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale shield]]|statModifier=Defense+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze shield]]|statModifier=Defense+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron shield]]|statModifier=Defense+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Light shield]]|statModifier=Defense+17}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel shield]]|statModifier=Defense+22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic shield]]|statModifier=Defense+27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon shield]]|statModifier=Defense+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ice shield]]|statModifier=Defense+33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Power shield]]|statModifier=Defense+38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mirror shield]]|statModifier=Defense+43}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ogre shield]]|statModifier=Defense+45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver shield]]|statModifier=Defense+48}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruinous shield]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield]]|statModifier=Defense+55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Dragovian shield}}|statModifier=Defense+60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal king shield]]|statModifier=Defense+65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Agility ring]]|statModifier=Agility +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Argon ring]]|statModifier=Attack +20 Agility +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Catholicon ring]]|statModifier=Defence +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Devil's tail]]|statModifier=Agility +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon's scale]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Elevating shoes]]|statModifier=Agility +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full moon ring]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold bracer]]|statModifier=Defence +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold ring]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold rosary]]|statModifier=Wisdom +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gospel ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Holy talisman]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Life bracer]]|statModifier=Defence +5 Max HP +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Meteorite bracer]]|statModifier=Agility +50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty armlet]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Prayer ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Defence +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of awakening]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of clarity]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of immunity]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of truth]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby of protection]]|statModifier=Defence +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's specs]]|statModifier=Wisdom +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Skull ring]]|statModifier=Agility +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Slime earrings]]|statModifier=Defence +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sorcerer's ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom +10 Max MP +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Strength ring]]|statModifier=Attack +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Templar's Equipment#Templar's ring|Templar's ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Titan belt]]|statModifier=Attack +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]|statModifier=Attack +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

==Skill Tips==
'''Swords''' pay off if you are in pursuit of metal monsters, with ''Metal Slash'' (30 points) being particularly useful. If you accumulate 100 points in swords and courage you learn the almighty gigagash, although this takes quite some time to achieve.

'''Spears''' are ideal for hunters of metal monsters in particular, with ''Thunder Thrust'' (12 points) and ''Lightning Thrust'' (59 points). The ''Multithrust'' (25 points) is also worth a try against single enemies.

'''Boomerangs''' are a real boon in the beginning of the game because they attack all enemies. Later, however, this skill becomes less useful (over 40 points: ''Attack + 15), so it is advisable to switch to developing different skills.''

'''Fisticuffs''' is largely ineffectual to the other skills, although ''Defending Champion'' (11 points) is a very useful ability and some actions are worth a try like ''Thin Air'' (42 points). The Hero can only make a real impression when he learns ''Attack + 50'' (100 points).

'''Courage''' is extremely useful as a means of learning traits that reduce {{MP}} consumption (at 56 and 90 points). Don't ignore the advanced attacks either (''Zap'', 48 points and ''Kazap'' at 100 points), or the ''Omniheal'' spell at 82 points.

'''Suggested Strategies:''' Learn Courage up to 8 points (''Zoom'') initially, then learn Boomerangs up to 40 points (''Attack + 15'') followed by courage up to 100. Next, increase your Swords skill to 66 (''Attack + 25'') or Spears up to 59 (''Critical Hit'').

Another option would be to forgo Boomerangs altogether and start by dividing points equally between Swords and Courage (up to Swords 66), then switching to Spears and Courage. However, since you come across some extremely effective spears in the opening stages of the game, you may prefer to concentrate on mastering spears from the outset.

==Other appearances==
==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''VIII'', under the name Eight, appears as one of four [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]es, alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]''. He wields the [[Dragovian King Sword]] and [[Dragovian Shield]]. Unlike in his home game, Eight does not retain his curse immunity in ''Ultimate'', presumably because of his status as an alternate character and/or for gameplay balance.

While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Eight appears as Round 5's opponent and is fought on the Battlefield form of Gaur Plains. He is allied with a tiny Pikachu, in reference to [[Munchie]].

==Trivia==
*In the {{PS2}} version of the game, when The Hero's [[tension]] is maxed, his appearance changes drastically. His bandana flies off and his hair spikes up, making him resemble Super Saiyan Son Goku of ''Dragon Ball Z'' fame. This little feature was added to the Western release of the game, as a shoutout to fans of Toriyama's work.
*Munchie is an obtainable monster in {{DQMJ2P}}.
*In the international versions of {{DQ11}}, the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Protagonist of ''VIII''.
*While designing the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' version of The Hero, series creator Masahiro Sakurai specifically requested permission from Square-Enix to include {{Dragon Quest VIII}}'s Hero as an alternate costume, due to the game being the most popular entry in the West and its role in reintroducing the series to American and European audiences.
**In ''Ultimate,'' Eight is given a voice (albeit largely for various wordless expressions of exertion or pain). His voice actor is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yūki_Kaji Yūki Kaji], a popular Japanese VA and singer. According to Masahiro Sakurai, Kaji was very excited to play Eight, and considered roles in both ''Dragon Quest'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' to be two of his dream jobs.

==Videos==
{{Videos|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory'' finishing move|{{#ev:youtube|g3m85MFHjS8|250}} }}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Dq8 Hero.jpg|
Image:DQVIII_Hero_front.png|
Image:DQVIII_Hero_back.png|
Image:DQVIII Hero Face.png|
Image:DQVIII_Hero_concepts.png|
Image:DQVIII Hero High Tension.png|
Image:Dragon-quest-VIII-Dragovian Hero.jpg|Hero's transformation.
Image:Munchie.png|Munchie.
Image:Munchie_pose.png|
Image:Dragovian equipment set 3ds.JPG|Hero wearing the [[Dragovian Equipment]].
Image:DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Metal king armour]], [[Metal king shield|shield]] and [[Metal king helm|helm]].
Image:DQVIII Hero Gothic.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Gothic mitre]] and [[Gothic vestment]]. ({{3DS}} Version only)
Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}
</gallery></center>

{{Hero}}
{{DQVIII}}
{{SSBU}}

[[Category:Party members]]
[[Category:Royalty]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals characters]]

Hero (Dragon Quest IV)

2020-03-06T20:24:52Z

47.204.61.237: /* Super Smash Bros. Ultimate */

{{Character
|Name="Hero"
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|Image=[[Image:Dq4 Hero.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:Dq4 Heroine.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4hero-sprite-NES.gif|16px]] [[File:DQ4-NDS-HERO (Male).png]] [[File:Solo mimic transparent.png|100px]][[File:Sofia mimic transparent.png|100px]]
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Title=Chosen
|Class=Hero
|Race=Half-human, half-Zenithian
|Age=17

|Family={{spoiler|start}}[[Bianca]] (descendant) [[Nera]] (descendant) [[Deborah]] (descendant) [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]] (descendant) [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] (descendant){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor=[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0437546/ Jun'ichi Kanemaru] ([[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]]) Takeshi Kusao ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
|}}

The '''Hero''' of {{DQ4}} is an 17-year-old man or woman prophesied to defeat [[Psaro]] and save the world from the rising tide of [[Demon]]s. As the only person able to wear the [[Zenithia Equipment]], he or she is the only person in the world capable of doing this. To stop this from happening, Psaro and his minions attempt to eliminate the Hero before he or she can take up arms, but, fortunately, fail.

Uncommon in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, {{DQ4}} allows the player to choose their character's gender. The Hero's name is up to the player, a ''Dragon Quest'' staple, but the default names are '''Solo''' (ソロ) for the male and '''Sofia''' (ソフィア) for the female. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of ''Dragon Quest IV'' has been given the default name '''Solo''' as well in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game. Also, in the ''[[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]]'' audio drama, the hero is named '''Rei''' (レイ), and in the official novelizations his name is '''Yuuril''' (ユーリル).

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
On one starry night, an angel fell from the sky castle of [[Zenithia]]. She subsequently fell in love with a human woodcutter and, together, they produced a half-human, half-Zenithian child - the Hero. However, because this union was forbidden, the father was struck down by a bolt of lightning. After the child's birth, the angel returned to Zenithia and the woodcutter's father became bitter and lived in solitude. The Hero was then brought up by two loving foster parents in a small village near the woodcutter's hut, to be protected by the denizens of the settlement until the hero came of age.

He or she grows up alongside his or her childhood friend, [[Eliza]], and proceeds to train with a master swordsman regularly. However, the Hero's peaceful existence wasn't to last; eventually, Psaro's minions discovered the secretive village and assaulted it with the objective of assassinating the eighteen-year-old. They slaughtered all the villagers who stood in their way, including Eliza, who died while masquerading as the Hero with her transformation ability. Thinking that they had defeated the real Hero, the minions of Psaro left the ruins of the village. The Hero, after witnessing the savage ruins of his or her home, leaves on a journey to discover their true identity and save the world, embracing his or her destiny as the hero.

During his travels, the Hero encounters the seven other 'Chosen' and they form a group to stop Psaro's evil plan to make use of the Secret of Evolution to destroy the world. The Hero and his companions go on a quest to retrieve all the pieces of legendary [[Zenithian Equipment]] which they then use to gain access to Zenithia Castle.

After a long journey and the final confrontation with Psaro, the Hero sees off their companions to their homes before returning to the desolated Hidden Valley. Looking around at the ruins of their home, the Hero hangs their head in despair before a golden light descends down from the heavens and revives Eliza. The two embrace, and are joined by the other Chosen who enter valley.

====Stats====
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#339966"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| HP || 25 || 734
|-
| MP || 5 || 330
|-
| Strength || 7 || 209
|-
| Agility || 5 || 132
|-
| Resilience || 12 || 213
|-
| Wisdom || 6 || 156
|-
| Luck || 4 || 152
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}
*PSX version
====Spells====
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#339966"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || [[Dragon Warrior IV|NES Version]] || [[Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen|DS Version]] || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 1 || ニフラム ''[[Nifuramu]]'' || [[Expel]] || [[Poof]] || 3 || Blows away weak enemies.
|-
| 3 || メラ ''[[Mera]]'' || [[Blaze]] || [[Frizz]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy.
|-
| 5 || ベホイミ ''[[Behoimi]]'' || [[Healmore]] || [[Midheal]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
|-
| 7 || ルーラ ''[[Ruura]]'' || [[Return]] || [[Zoom]] || 8 || Transport the party to a previously visited location.
|-
| 9 || ギラ ''[[Gira]]'' || [[Firebal]] || [[Sizz]] || 4 || A weak fire spell that affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 11 || トヘロス ''[[Toherosu]]'' || [[Repel]] || [[Holy Protection]] || 8 || Causes weak enemies to leave you alone.
|-
| 13 || リレミト ''[[Riremito]]'' || [[Outside]] || [[Evac]] || 8 || Cast to leave a cave and return to the entrance.
|-
| 15 || ラリホーマ ''[[Rarihooma]]'' || [[Sleepmore]] || [[Kasnooze]] || 3 || May put the enemy to sleep; stronger than the normal [[Sleep]] spell.
|-
| 17 || ザメハ ''[[Zameha]]'' || [[Awake]] || [[Cock-a-doodle-doo]] || 2 || Cast to wake up sleeping party members.
|-
| 19 || マホステ ''[[Snub|Mahosute]]'' || [[Fendspell]] || [[Snub]] || 2 || Prevents enemy spells from reaching the hero.
|-
| 21 || アストロン ''[[Asutoron]]'' || [[Ironize]] || [[Kaclang]] || 2 || Makes the party immune to all enemy attacks for a short period of time.
|-
| 23 || イオラ ''[[Iora]]'' || [[Boom]] || [[Boom]] || 8 || Explosion spell with moderate damage to all enemies.
|-
| 24 || ライデイン ''[[Raidein]]'' || [[Zap]] || [[Zap]] || 4 || Affects one enemy; the first lightning type spell.
|-
| 27 || ベホマ ''[[Behoma]]'' || [[Healall]] || [[Fullheal]] || 7 || Restores an ally to full health.
|-
| 28 || ザオラル ''[[Zaoraru]]'' || [[Vivify]] || [[Zing]] || 12 || 50% chance to revive a deceased party member.
|-
| 30 || モシャス ''[[Moshasu]]'' || [[Transform]] || [[Transform|Morph]] || 5 || Assume the appearance of someone or something else. Not present in the remakes.
|-
| 32 || ベホマズン ''[[Behomazun]]'' || [[Healusall]] || [[Omniheal]] || 36 || Restore the entire party to full health.
|-
| 34 || ギガデイン ''[[Gigadein]]'' || [[Lightning]] || [[Kazap]] || 15 || Affects a group of enemies. Stronger than Zap.
|-
| 37 || ミナデイン ''[[Minadein]]'' || [[Thordain]] || [[Kazapple]] || 15 || Uses 15 MP from all allies to attack one enemy with a large lightning bolt.
|-
| 39 || パルプンテ ''[[Parupunte]]'' || [[Chance]] || [[Hocus Pocus]] || 20 || A random effect spell.
|-
| 50 || ''Gigaswordo'' || || [[Gigasword]] || 15 || Imbues a slash with holy lightning for 250~300 damage to a single foe.
|}

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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+7}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty Armlet]]|statModifier=Strength+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mercury's Bandana]]|statModifier=Agility+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Meteorite Bracer]]|statModifier=Agilityx2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Prayer Ring]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold Bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fishnet Stockings]]♥|statModifier=Defence+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Kamikazee Bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Kerplunk Bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery Ring]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby of Protection]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Lucida Shard]]|statModifier=Luck+5}}
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*♥ denotes Sofia only.

==={{DQ5}}===
Several centuries after their death, the [[Order of Zugzwang]] hunted down and wiped out descendants of the Hero due to the fear that a new Legendary Hero could destroy [[Grandmaster Nimzo]] and his assets.

By the present time of {{DQ5}}, [[Bianca|only]] [[Nera|three]] [[Deborah|descendants]] of the original Legendary Hero remained. One of them would marry the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]] and give birth to [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|the new Legendary Hero]] who would set out to vanquish Grandmaster Nimzo.

==={{DQ6}}===
Long before his or her birth, the Hero appear on [[Reaper's Peak]] if "the near future" option is chosen for the town's residents. Both the male and female versions appear individually. The male version appears alongside Eliza and is too engrossed with her to speak with the player, and the female version explains intricacies of the dreamsharing feature.

==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''IV'', under the name Solo, appears as one of four [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]es, alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]''. He wields the [[Zenithian Helm]], the [[Zenithian Sword]], and the [[Zenithian Shield]]. While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Solo appears as Round 3's opponent and is fought at Temple.

==Trivia==
* In {{DQ5}}, the Hero is primarily remembered for vanquishing Estark rather than Psaro or Aamon. This may be to avoid establishing either of the two possible endings of {{DQ4}} as "the canonical one".
* Similar to [[Erdrick]], any references to the Hero in {{DQ5}} are gender-neutral.
* Both of the Hero's voice actors have provided the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. Jun'ichi Kanemaru started voicing the character in 1998, beginning with ''Sonic Adventure'', while Takeshi Kusao voiced the character in various arcade games in 1993 through 1996.
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], Stage 3 of Hero's Classic Mode is against the Hero from IV, fought on Hyrule Temple. This may be a reference to Zenithia, an important location in the Dragon Quest series, as both are floating castles.

==See also==
*[[Zenithian clothes]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV_Hero_Famicom_Art.png|Hero art for the Famicom
Image:DQIV_Heroine_Famicom_art.png|Heroine art for the Famicom
Image:DQIV_Hero_and_Heroine.png|Hero and Heroine, together!
Image:DQIV_Hero_and_Heroine_Pose.png|
File:DQIV Hero level up.png|Level up
Image:DQIVHeroArt.png|Hero art for the Famicom
Image:Solo.jpg|Mutsumi Inomata artwork
Image:DQIVHeroineArt.png|
File:DQIV Zenithian Equipment.png|Both genders wearing the Zenithian equipment
File:DQIV Zenithian Helm.png|Wearing the Zenithian Helm
File:DQIV Meena and Maya.png|
File:DQIV Hero.jpg|Male Hero, PlayStation art
File:DQIV Hero1.jpg|PlayStation art
File:DQIV HeroinePS.jpg|Female Hero, PlayStation art
File:DQIV Heroine2.jpg|PlayStation art
File:DQIV Hero2.jpg|PlayStation art
File:DQIV Heroine3.jpg|PlayStation art
Image:DQIV_PS_Hero_and_Heroine.png|
File:Healie Hero and Alena.png|
File:Ragnar and DQIV Heroine.png
File:DQIV Hero Alena and Maya.png|With [[Alena]] and [[Maya]]
Image:DQIV_Hero_Male.png|Male Hero. Art for the DS remake
Image:DQ4HeroFemale.png|Female Hero. Art for the DS remake
File:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Victory'' (third from left)
File:DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 3.png|4koma Extra comics
Image:DQ4Herosofubi.jpg|Male Hero, [[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]] series
Image:DQLA Sky1.jpg|Male Hero, [[Dragon Quest Legend Armor#Sky Armor Returns Figure|Dragon Quest Legend Armor Returns]] series
Image:DQIVHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
</gallery></center>

{{Hero}}
{{DQIV}}
{{SSBU}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals characters]]
[[Category:Party members]]

Hero (Dragon Quest III)

2020-03-06T20:22:53Z

47.204.61.237: /* {{SSB5}} */

{{Character
|Name= "Hero"
|Game= {{DQ3}}
|Image=[[Image:Hero3male.png|300px]]
[[Image:Hero3female.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq3hero-sprite-NES.gif|28px]][[File:Dragon Quest III hero male sprite SFC.gif|28px]][[File:Dragon Quest III hero female sprite SFC.gif|28px]]
|home = [[Aliahan]]
|beginstats =
|appearances= {{DQ3}} {{DQMBRV}}
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family=[[Ortega]] (father) [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|Mother]] [[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] (descendant) [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]] (descendant) [[Prince of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (descendant)
|Voice Actor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0585640/ Hikaru Midorikawa] ([[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]]) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
}}

The '''Hero''' of ''Dragon Quest III'' is a fabled, Legendary Hero from the days of lore and the ancient history of [[Alefgard]]. Though only appearing in one game, the legacy of The Hero would live on in the "[[Erdrick Trilogy]]", so named for the [[Erdrick|title]] bestowed upon them and carried forth by their descendants.

In {{SSB5}}, The Hero of ''Dragon Quest III'' is playable as an alternate costume for [[Hero_(Super_Smash_Bros.)|the game's version of the Hero]], alongside [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|the Luminary]] and The Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Dragon Quest IV]]'' and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]].'' This Hero has been given the default name '''Arusu''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game.

==Appearance==
Although The Hero can be either male or female, their appearances are practically identical. They are of average height and build, and they have incredibly spiky, dark brown hair. The Heroine is slightly shorter than her male counterpart, her hair sticks up less, and she wears a pair of green earrings. Around their forehead is a silver circlet inlaid with a green gem. They wear a long blue tunic over a yellow long-sleeved shirt and pants, a pair of knee-length leather boots, leather gloves, and a long purple cloak around their necks. They wear a brown leather belt around their waist, and a scabbard strapped to their back.

The Hero wields a simple sword and a grey heater shield with an insignia of a dragon's head and two crossed swords on the front. The Hero's outfit is slightly different in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom illustrations, having a gold circlet with a blue gem around their forehead, and a dark blue cloak around their neck. They are seen carrying a cutlass and a round version of Erdrick's shield. There were also no illustrations of the female Erdrick until the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] remake: in certain illustrations, the female Erdrick's outfit is more feminized, making her blue tunic a strapless miniskirt.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Hero was raised by their by their [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|mother]] and grandfather in their home in [[Aliahan]]. Their father, the renowned warrior [[Ortega]], was tasked by the king of Aliahan to assassinate the world-threatening archfiend [[Baramos]] on the very day of their birth. Some time later, word of Ortega's supposed death at the [[Great Pit of Giaga]] reaches the kingdom and The Hero's mother proposes that her child can follow in Ortega's footsteps to free the world from Baramos' growing menace. The child is then trained to become a great warrior like their father and, on their sixteenth birthday, they officially depart to save the world. The king gives a word of warning to take companions with them on their quest lest they meet the same fate as their father, and instructs them to visit [[Patty's Party Planning Place]] before leaving the safety of Aliahan.

The King of Aliahan has discreetly sent word of The Hero's journey to the monarchs of every major nation--this is why the Kings and Queen warmly receive them even though the citizenry knows nothing of their mission. The Hero encounters several towns and kingdoms throughout their journey and accomplishes many feats of heroism, such mending the wounds between the [[Elves and Faeries|Faeries]] and the people of [[Norvik]] and freeing the nation of [[Jipang]] from the deceit of a sinister [[Orochi|serpent]]. Six legendary [[Six Orbs|orbs]] are gathered by The Hero along their trek, which they use to hatch the legendary Everbird [[Ramia]]. The phoenix is the direct servant of the Goddess, and her camaraderie with The Hero is irrefutable proof of their destiny as the savior of the world. Additionally, The Hero encounters the dying [[Queen of Dragons]] in her remote mountain [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|castle]]. Before she succumbs to her age, she gives The Hero the [[Sphere of Light]] and reassures them that their destiny is on of great courage and hardship for the benefit of the entire world.

After defeating Baramos, The Hero returns victorious to Aliahan only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat the true evil, The Hero travels through the [[Necrogond Shrine]] to the world below and arrives in [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in perpetual darkness darkness under the devil's heel. Here, The Hero fights back against the eternal night by freeing the entrapped Goddess [[Rubiss]] and besieging Zoma's castle. Against all odds, The Hero encounters their father fighting in the depths of the castle--Ortega had fallen into the world below during his fight at the crater of the Giaga volcano and resumed his mission by seeking to kill the evil plaguing both worlds at its source.

Tragically, Ortega is mortally wounded in a battle with the [[King Hydra]] before he can even reach Zoma, and is so severely burned by the dragon that he can no longer see. Sensing someone is present, Ortega embraces his death with despair and bemoans his inability to bring peace to his world and that he was never able to see his child grow up. Ortega then quietly dies in The Hero's arms.

Reaching the lowest level of the castle, The Hero kills the king hydra before fighting through the [[Bones of Baramos|animated corpse of Baramos]] and the fiend's very [[Soul of Baramos|soul]] on their way to Zoma's throne. The devil mocks the would-be savior and the battle begins, with Zoma's impenetrable shroud of darkness being burned away by the sphere of light and leaving him vulnerable. After a vicious clash The Hero emerges victorious, and Zoma begins to fade away--warning that hen though he may perish, there will always be [[Dragonlord|an evil]] to take [[Hargon|his place]].

The castle begins to collapse due to the force of the battle, and The Hero emerges from the [[Nail Mark]] north of Tantegel. The light of the sun has begun to shine in Alefgard for the first time in untold years, and the people receive The Hero as nothing short of a messiah sent by the Goddess. The king bestows upon them the title of Erdrick, the most sacred honor that the land has, and the stratum gap between the world above and Alefgard closes before The Hero can return. Unable to rejoin friends and family above, The Hero settles down in their new home and begins a family that will continue their legacy of standing resolute in the face of desolating evil.

====Base Stats====
''{{NES}} Version''
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#A3AB47"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| {{HP}} || 15 || 446
|-
| {{MP}} || 6 || 218
|-
| {{Strength}} || 8 || 181
|-
| {{Agility}} || 6 || 156
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 7 || 244
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 6 || 126
|-
| {{Luck}} || 5 || 157
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}

In the {{Super Famicom}} remake of the game and all subsequent ports, The Hero's attribute growth is determined by their [[List of personality types in Dragon Quest III|Personality]]. At the start of the game, The Hero is asked a series of questions by a mysterious voice in the sky, culminating in a short scene in order to see just what type of person The Hero is. There are 32 different personalities that can be assigned at the beginning, but it is possible to change it with the help of various books or accessories that can be found.

The Hero is not a genuine jack-of-all-trades character despite a decent spell list, with their stats focusing more on physical strength and durability more than spell casting--this results in an {{MP}} shortage once expensive spells such as Kazap and Omniheal are learned. This can be corrected with the application of an {{MP}}-boosting personality and by consuming [[Seed of magic]] and [[Seed of wisdom]] when found.

The Hero is not able to change classes like other characters in the game, with the abbot of [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Alltrades]] reprimanding them for attempting to slack in their duties. In the original {{NES}} Version of the game, The Hero must always be in the party until completing the game. In the remakes, this restriction is removed after defeating Zoma.

====Spells====
The Hero is capable of learning a balanced mix of magic from both the [[Priest]] and [[Mage]]'s pools, as well as some that are unique to them, such as Kaclang and Zap.

{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || [[Game Boy|GBC]] Localization || Modern Localization || {{MP}} || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 2 || メラ ''Mera'' || Blaze || [[Frizz]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy.
|-
| 4 || ホイミ ''Hoimi'' || Heal || [[Heal]] || 3 || A simple healing spell.
|-
| 6 || ニフラム ''Nifuramu'' || Expel || [[Poof]] || 2 || Blows away weak enemies.
|-
| 8 || ルーラ ''Ruura'' || Return || [[Zoom]] || 8 || Instantaneous travel to a previously visited location.
|-
| 10 || ギラ ''Gira'' || Firebal || [[Sizz]] || 4 || A weak fire spell that affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 12 || アストロン ''Asutoron'' || Ironize || [[Kaclang]] || 6 || Makes The Hero immune to all enemy attacks for a short period of time.
|-
| 14 || リレミト ''Riremito'' || Outside || [[Evac]] || 8 || Exit a cave/dungeon with this spell.
|-
| 17 || ラリホー ''Rarihoo'' || Sleep || [[Snooze]] || 3 || May put a group of enemies to sleep.
|-
| 19 || マホトーン ''Mahotoon'' || StopSpell || [[Fizzle]] || 3 || Try to block the enemies' spell.
|-
| 19 || トヘロス ''Toherosu'' || Repel || [[Holy Protection]] || 4 || Causes weak enemies to leave you alone.
|-
| 24 || ベギラマ ''Begirama'' || Firebane || [[Sizzle]] || 6 || This fire spell affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 26 || ライデイン ''Raidein'' || Zap || [[Zap]] || 8 || Affects one enemy; the first lightning type spell.
|-
| 29 || ベホイミ ''Behoimi'' || Healmore || [[Midheal]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
|-
| 31 || イオラ ''Iora'' || Boom || [[Boom]] || 9 || Damages all targets with a powerful explosion.
|-
| 33 || ベホマ ''Behoma'' || Healall ||[[Fullheal]] || 7 || Restores an ally to full health.
|-
| 35 || ザオラル ''Zaoraru'' || Vivify || [[Zing]] || 10 || 50% chance to revive a deceased party member.
|-
| 38 || ベホマズン ''Behomazun'' || Healusall || [[Omniheal]] || 62 || Restores the party to full health.
|-
| 41 || ギガデイン ''Gigadein'' || Thordain || [[Kazap]] || 30 || Causes around 200 points of electrical damage to all enemies.
|}

====Equipment====
The Hero has access to a very wide range of both weapons, ranging from swords, spears, axes, as well as whips and boomerangs in the remakes. They are capable of being outfitted with the heaviest armour, shields, and helmets available. Erdrick is also the only character capable of using the legendary equipment, which will prove useful when fighting against [[Zoma]]. In the remake versions, The Hero begins his journey equipped with a [[Copper sword]] and [[Wayfarer's clothes]].

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*♥ denotes female only equipment.

==={{DQ9}}===
In this game, it is possible to replicate The Hero's outfit by receiving pieces from defeating either Baramos or Zoma, who appear as [[Legacy Boss]]es in the game. An accolade is conferred to the player after wearing all of the pieces of this outfit.
*[[Aliahan costume]]

==={{DQ11}}===
In this game’s true ending after [[Serenica]] is shown to reunite with [[Erdwin]], the beginning of ''Dragon Quest III'' is shown, with ''III's'' Hero appearing at the end to be awoken by their mother before setting off for Aliahan castle. Their mother was shown reading a red book that detailed the adventure of the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] before walking upstairs to awaken their child--whether this book is a historical account or a work of fiction is unknown.

==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''III'', under the name Arusu, appears as one of four [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]es alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]''. He wields the [[Sword of Kings]] and the [[Shield of Heroes]]. While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Arusu appears as Round 6's opponent and is fought on the third version of Castle Siege.

==Lineage==
The Hero's bloodline is that of powerful men and women who save the world from the grips of darkness. While every person descended from them carries their spirit, the most notable are the protagonists of the first and second games. These are The [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Scion of Erdrick]], The {{Prince of Midenhall]}}, The [[Prince of Cannock]], and The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. Their own adventures would shape the course of history for the betterment of the world, and insures that the name of Erdrick never leaves the heart of Alefgard.

==Items Iconography==
As the Hero's legacy has grown in the distant time between the third and first game, several items and pieces of equipment that once belonged to The Hero have Erdrick in their names. See the ''[[Erdrick Equipment]]'' article for more details on the sword and armor set, along with the emblem.

Beyond the gear The Hero took into battle, they also left behind a tablet with a message written left for their descendant in ''Dragon Quest''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to create the [[Rainbow Drop]], which is the location of [[Dragonlord's Castle|Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a a small cave that would be named [[Erdrick's Cave]] after their passing.

===Gallery===
<center><gallery>
File:DQ Erdricks Sword.png|Erdrick's Sword.
Image:ErdrickArmor.png|Erdrick's Armour.
File:DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Erdrick's Shield.
Image:ErdrickHelmet.png|Erdrick's Helmet.
File:DQ I NES Erdrick's Token.png|Erdrick's Emblem.
File:DW1 ErdricksTablet.png|Erdrick's Tablet.
</gallery></center>

==Trivia==
*The manga series ''Gintama'' has a parody of ''Dragon Quest'' which stars [http://gintama.wikia.com/wiki/Leukocyte_King Leukocyte King], a character based on ''III's'' Hero.
*As this is the first game in the mainline, numbered Dragon Quest series to allow players to determine The Hero's gender, the female version of {{Dragon Quest III}}'s Hero is the first female main protagonist in that series.
*The Hero shares his voice actor in the audio drama with Android 16 from Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' series. He also shares his voice with Marth from the ''Fire Emblem'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
** In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', he shares his voice actor, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama], with Barry Kahn from ''Dragon Ball Super'' as well as the adult incarnation of Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' (and, by extension, Link's appearances in the first two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games). ''Super Smash Bros.'' series creator Masahiro Sakurai also noted that Hiyama's performance may be recognized as Guy Shishioh from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'', and that his recording sessions for ''Ultimate'' as ''DQ III's'' Hero were surprisingly quick and easy, thanks to his extensive prior experience in video game voice-acting.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:DQIII Hero Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.
File:Erdrick_Wayfarers_Clothes.png|
File:DQIIIHeroArt.png|
File:Erdrick and Monsters.png|
File:DQIII_Characters.png|Taking flight with Ramia.
File:DQIII Party Super Famicom art.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
File:DQIII Mutsumi Inomata.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.
File:Mutsumi Inomata DQIII novel art.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.
File:Dq3hero.jpg|
File:Erdrick Leather Hat.png|Wearing a [[Leather hat|leather hat]].
File:DQIII Iron Armour.png|Wearing [[iron armour]].
File:DQIII Spiked Armour.png|Wearing [[Spiked armour]].
File:DQ3card.jpg|
File:DQIII Fifers Spire.png|Exploring [[Fifer's Spire]].
File:For Want of a Key.png|Locked door.
File:Treasures n Trapdoors.png|Playing [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]].
File:DQ Monster Storybook DQIII group.png|''Dragon Quest Monster Storybook''.
File:DQIII Erdrick and Slime.png|2011 ''V-jump'' illustration supporting the relief efforts for the Tohoku earthquake.
File:dq3hero-dqv.jpg|As seen in the ''Monster Battle Road'' series.
File:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road''. (third from right)
File:DQMBRV Erdrick.png|{{DQMBR}}.
Image:DQIII Hero Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
Image:DQ3Herosofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]]'' merchandise series.
Image:DQIII bringarts figure.jpg|Bring Arts action figure series.
Image:DQIII bringarts figurepose.jpg|{{Super Famicom}} iconic pose.
Image:DQIII bringarts figure1.jpg|Bring Arts figure extras.
Image:DQIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}.
</gallery></center>

==Videos==
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Hero (Dragon Quest XI)

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{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|Image=[[File:DQXI Hero art.png|220px]]
|Sprite=[[File:DQXI Hero sprite.png|70px]]
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Title=Luminary
|Class=[[Hero (Class)|Hero]]
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family= [[Amber]] (adoptive mother) [[Chalky]] (adoptive grandfather) {{spoiler|start}}[[Rab]] (grandfather) [[Erdwin]] (ancestor) [[Gemma]] (potential wife) [[Serena]] (potential wife) [[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] (potential wife) [[Jade]] (potential wife){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor= [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1727356/ Rasmus Hardiker] (English) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0756482/ Mitsuki Saiga] (Japanese, XI S, Super Smash Bros.)
|}}

The '''[[Hero]]''' of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', also known as the '''Luminary''', is a young man from the sleepy village of Cobblestone. After participating in a coming-of-age ceremony, he finds out he is the reincarnation of an ancient hero who once saved the world. On his 16th birthday, he sets out on his journey in order to fulfill his destiny.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Luminary has been given the default name '''Eleven''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game, following the naming convention seen in the promotional material of other games.

==Appearance==
He is a young man with blue eyes and dirty blond chin-length hair in a bob cut. On his left hand, he bears a mysterious mark that has appeared since the day he was born. The mark glows when the Luminary is in danger. He wears a long, sleeveless brown and purple leather tunic over a black long-sleeved shirt, brown trousers, and tan leather boots. Around his waist, he wears a leather belt with a small bag attached and he carries a scabbard across his back. The Luminary's good looks and hair are commented on by various characters.

==Story==
{{spoiler|start}}The Luminary was born into a great destiny, said to be the reincarnation of a great hero who saved the world in the past. He was born on the same day as [[Gemma]], a girl from the village who becomes his childhood friend. On their 16th birthday, the two celebrate together before the young man sets out on his journey to fulfill his destiny. He comes into conflict with [[King Carnelian]] of [[Heliodor]], who declares that the Luminary will cause the resurrection of the Dark One, and dubs him the infamous Darkspawn.{{spoiler|end}}
{{Section-Stub}}
==Base stats==
{| style="width:55%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| HP || 22 || 750
|-
| MP || 0 || 460
|-
| Strength || 8 || 380
|-
| Agility || 6 || 350
|-
| Resilience || 6 || 220
|-
| Magical Might || 5 || 350
|-
| Magical Mending || 3 || 330
|-
| Deftness || 5 || 200
|-
| Charm || 4 || 250
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cobblestone sword]], [[Plain clothes]] [[Cobblestone greatsword]] (in inventory)
|}
*The Luminary also possesses a minor resistance to being [[cursed]].
===[[Pep]] bonus===
Strength +20% (40%), resilience +20% (40%), critical rate up (critical rate further increased). Parenthesis accounts for pep-up power-up bonuses.

==Spells==
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Name || MP || Level || Target || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Frizz]]
|2
|2
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Heal]]
|3
|5
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Sizz]]
|3
|8
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Evac]]
|0
|9
|All allies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Bang]]
|6
|15
|All enemies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Snooze]]
|3
|16
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Midheal]]
|6
|19
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Sizzle]]
|7
|23
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Frizzle]]
|8
|25
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Zing]]
|12
|28
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Moreheal]]
|12
|30
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Boom]]
|12
|31
|All enemies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kasnooze]]
|8
|35
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kasizz]]
|16
|40
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kafrizz]]
|21
|56
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kazing]]
|24
|61
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Zoom]]
|0
|Event
|All allies
|NA
|}

==Event abilities==
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Name || MP || Target || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Quadraslash]]
|24
|All Enemies
|Up to 330~390 non-elemental damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Flamesplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 fire damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Seasplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 ice damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Skysplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 wind damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Earthsplitter (Event ability)|Earthsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 earth damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Blightsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 darkness damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Brightsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 light damage
|}
*'''NOTE:''' the power of the splitter skills will be enhanced if the Luminary is equipped with the Sword of Light or one of it's reforged forms. This raises the base damage to 200~240 and the maximum to 400~440.

==Character builder==
====[[Sword Weapon Family|Swords]]====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Flame Slash]]
| 2
| 3
| One
| Yes
| 120% fire damage to a single enemy
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +3
| --
|4
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%
| --
|6
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Sword Stance
|2
|7
| --
| --
|Increases parrying chance by 33% for four turns
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +6
| --
|10
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Dragon Slash]]
|2
|10
| One
| Yes
|200% (plus 10) damage to [[Dragon family|dragon-family]] monsters
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +10
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Dual-Wielding
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Metal Slash]]
| --
|12
| One
| Yes
|1~2 damage to metal slimes, cannot miss
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Miracle Slash]]
|4
|16
|One
|Yes
|Restores at least 20 HP
|Yes
|-
|}

====[[Greatsword Weapon Family|Greatswords]]====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Greatsword Guard
|2
|3
| --
| --
|Increases parrying chance by 33% for four turns
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +5
| --
|4
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%
| --
|6
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Helichopter
|4
|7
|Group
|Yes
|Full damage to a group of enemies
|First hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +15
| --
|12
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Frost Fangs
|10
|12
|Group
|Yes
|Up to 130~140 ice damage to a group of enemies, 25% chance to stun each
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Cutting Edge
|8
|10
|One
|Yes
|157%~225% damage to a single enemy, cannot critical hit
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +3%
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Unbridled Blade
| 16
|16
|One
|Yes
|290%~310% damage to a single enemy, cannot critical hit
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +10
| --
|10
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|}

====Swordmastery====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Counter When Blocking/Parrying
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +25
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance +3%
| --
|16
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Falcon Slash]]
|4
|16
| One
|Yes
|Full damage per hit, doubles critical hit chance
| First hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sword Dance]]
|8
|16
| Group
| Yes
|Randomly slashes four enemies for 75% damage per hit
| All hits
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]]
|16
|25
| --
| Yes
|Up to 210~250 lightning damage to all enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Gigasmash
| 16
|25
| --
| Yes
|Up to 250~270 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Blade of Ultimate Power]]
|48
|36
| --
| --
|Up to 680~720 non-elemental damage to one enemy
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Gigacrash
|32
|36
| --
| Yes
|Up to 440~460 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
|32
|36
| --
| Yes
|Up to 390~430 lightning damage to all enemies
| --
|-
|}

====Luminary====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Agility +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Deftness +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-

!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Holy Protection]]
| 2
|8
| --
| --
|Keeps monsters at bay for 30 seconds
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Chance +5%
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Poof]]
| 2
|8
| --
| --
|Attempts to expel all enemies
|No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Resilience +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zap]]
| 8
|8
| --
| Yes
|Up to 131~141 lightning damage to a group of enemies
|No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Charm +40
| --
|12
| --
| --
| --
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fullheal]]
| 24
|12
| Ally
| --
|Fully heal a single party member.
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kaclang]]
|8
|12
|Ally
| --
|Turns one party member to metal. They are immune to damage, but cannot act for 2-4 turns.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Might +5
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Maximum MP +20
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +15
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zapple]]
| 22
|12
| --
| Yes
|Up to 314~344 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Mending +50
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Might +50
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Maximum HP +20
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kazap]]
| 48
|16
| --
| Yes
|Up to 695~745 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Omniheal]]
| 64
|16
|Party
| --
|A party wide full heal.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Chance +10%
| --
|20
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep-Up Power-Up
| --
|20
| --
| --
|Increases the boost given during Pep-Up
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Up
| 25
|25
| --
| --
|Automatically enter a pepped up state that lasts only 4~6 turns instead of the standard 6~8
| --
|-
|}

==Other Appearances==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
The Luminary appears as the default [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], while the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]'' also appear as alternate characters that share his character slot.

===''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''===
As part of a collaborative series of events to commemorate ''Dragon Quest'' titles, the Luminary appeared as a summonable vision shortly after the international release of the game.

==Etymology==
A ''luminary'' is a person of prominence or great achievement, and the word can also be used to refer to one of the celestial bodies that gives off visible light. Specifically, this latter definition is used for the moon and sun in most astronomical discourse.

==Trivia==
* The Luminary is the first protagonist to not be referred to as Yuusha (勇者) in promotional material nor the game itself. Instead, the title of Shujinkō (主人公) is used, which means protagonist in Japanese.
* The Luminary has some similarities with some of the heroes from previous games:
** He comes from a lineage of previous heroes, much like the original [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] and the [[Prince of Midenhall]].
** He sets out on his journey on his 16th birthday, similar to [[Erdrick]]. As the story advances, he is able to wield the [[Erdrick's sword|Sword of Light]], also known as Erdrick's sword in other games, which is important to the plot. It was wielded by the original Luminary.
** He was born with a mysterious mark on his left hand known as the Mark of Light, much like the Hero of ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It grants him with mysterious powers and glows in times of danger.
** His inability to advance past the second tier of explosive spells is a reference to Erdrick and [[Solo]], who are also only able to learn up to [[Boom]].
**His family connections make him similar to both Erdrick and [[Eight]], as well. The Luminary finds out that his father, Irwin, was a great warrior himself much like [[Ortega]]. He is also secretly a prince from the kingdom of [[Dundrasil]] as revealed by [[Rab]], his maternal grandfather, much like Eight finding out about his royal lineage from his grandfather, [[Chen Mui]].{{spoiler|end}}
* In the international version of the game, there is a special costume that allows him to dress up like the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] from ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. The outfit was added for Japanese players in the Switch version of the game.
* The Luminary has the same hairstyle as Android 17 of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s Dragon Ball series, as well as a similar physique.
* He is the first hero in the main series to have a voice actor in the English version of the games. English actor Rasmus Hardiker provides his vocal grunts in various scenes and in battle.
* It is revealed at the end of the game by the Yggdragon, the spirit of Yggdrasil, that the Luminary is the first in a line of knights dubbed "Erdrick", thus making him the first Erdrick knight.
* In the international [https://www.famitsu.com/news/202001/11190471.html fan poll] for ''Dragon Quest XI'' released by Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, the Luminary was voted the third most popular male character in the game and the fifth most popular character overall, with a total of 289 votes.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQXI Hero.png|Concept art
Image:DQXI hero render.jpg|3D render
Image:DQXI babyhero.jpg|The hero as an infant, being held by Chalky
Image:DQXI Hero mark.jpg|The glowing mark on the hero's left hand
Image:DQXI ElevenPep.jpg|The hero becoming pepped up in battle
Image:DQXI Hero Erdricks sword.png|The hero carrying the Sword of Light on his back
Image:DQXIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Image:HeroIntro.png|XI's Hero, as seen in the splash art of "Heroic Encounters", the character trailer for the Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
</gallery></center>

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Hero (Dragon Quest XI)

2020-03-06T19:29:19Z

47.204.61.237: /* Other Appearances */

{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|Image=[[File:DQXI Hero art.png|220px]]
|Sprite=[[File:DQXI Hero sprite.png|70px]]
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Title=Luminary
|Class=[[Hero (Class)|Hero]]
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family= [[Amber]] (adoptive mother) [[Chalky]] (adoptive grandfather) {{spoiler|start}}[[Rab]] (grandfather) [[Erdwin]] (ancestor) [[Gemma]] (potential wife) [[Serena]] (potential wife) [[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] (potential wife) [[Jade]] (potential wife){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor= [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1727356/ Rasmus Hardiker] (English) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0756482/ Mitsuki Saiga] (Japanese, XI S, Super Smash Bros.)
|}}

The '''[[Hero]]''' of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', also known as the '''Luminary''', is a young man from the sleepy village of Cobblestone. After participating in a coming-of-age ceremony, he finds out he is the reincarnation of an ancient hero who once saved the world. On his 16th birthday, he sets out on his journey in order to fulfill his destiny.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Luminary has been given the default name '''Eleven''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game, following the naming convention seen in the promotional material of other games.

==Appearance==
He is a young man with blue eyes and dirty blond chin-length hair in a bob cut. On his left hand, he bears a mysterious mark that has appeared since the day he was born. The mark glows when the Luminary is in danger. He wears a long, sleeveless brown and purple leather tunic over a black long-sleeved shirt, brown trousers, and tan leather boots. Around his waist, he wears a leather belt with a small bag attached and he carries a scabbard across his back. The Luminary's good looks and hair are commented on by various characters.

==Story==
{{spoiler|start}}The Luminary was born into a great destiny, said to be the reincarnation of a great hero who saved the world in the past. He was born on the same day as [[Gemma]], a girl from the village who becomes his childhood friend. On their 16th birthday, the two celebrate together before the young man sets out on his journey to fulfill his destiny. He comes into conflict with [[King Carnelian]] of [[Heliodor]], who declares that the Luminary will cause the resurrection of the Dark One, and dubs him the infamous Darkspawn.{{spoiler|end}}
{{Section-Stub}}
==Base stats==
{| style="width:55%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| HP || 22 || 750
|-
| MP || 0 || 460
|-
| Strength || 8 || 380
|-
| Agility || 6 || 350
|-
| Resilience || 6 || 220
|-
| Magical Might || 5 || 350
|-
| Magical Mending || 3 || 330
|-
| Deftness || 5 || 200
|-
| Charm || 4 || 250
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cobblestone sword]], [[Plain clothes]] [[Cobblestone greatsword]] (in inventory)
|}
*The Luminary also possesses a minor resistance to being [[cursed]].
===[[Pep]] bonus===
Strength +20% (40%), resilience +20% (40%), critical rate up (critical rate further increased). Parenthesis accounts for pep-up power-up bonuses.

==Spells==
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Name || MP || Level || Target || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Frizz]]
|2
|2
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Heal]]
|3
|5
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Sizz]]
|3
|8
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Evac]]
|0
|9
|All allies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Bang]]
|6
|15
|All enemies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Snooze]]
|3
|16
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Midheal]]
|6
|19
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Sizzle]]
|7
|23
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Frizzle]]
|8
|25
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Zing]]
|12
|28
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Moreheal]]
|12
|30
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Boom]]
|12
|31
|All enemies
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kasnooze]]
|8
|35
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kasizz]]
|16
|40
|Enemy group
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kafrizz]]
|21
|56
|One enemy
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Kazing]]
|24
|61
|One ally
|NA
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Zoom]]
|0
|Event
|All allies
|NA
|}

==Event abilities==
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#cc00ff"
| Name || MP || Target || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Quadraslash]]
|24
|All Enemies
|Up to 330~390 non-elemental damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Flamesplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 fire damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Seasplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 ice damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Skysplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 wind damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Earthsplitter (Event ability)|Earthsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 earth damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Blightsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 darkness damage
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Brightsplitter]]
|16
|All enemies
|Up to 210~250 light damage
|}
*'''NOTE:''' the power of the splitter skills will be enhanced if the Luminary is equipped with the Sword of Light or one of it's reforged forms. This raises the base damage to 200~240 and the maximum to 400~440.

==Character builder==
====[[Sword Weapon Family|Swords]]====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Flame Slash]]
| 2
| 3
| One
| Yes
| 120% fire damage to a single enemy
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +3
| --
|4
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%
| --
|6
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Sword Stance
|2
|7
| --
| --
|Increases parrying chance by 33% for four turns
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +6
| --
|10
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Dragon Slash]]
|2
|10
| One
| Yes
|200% (plus 10) damage to [[Dragon family|dragon-family]] monsters
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +10
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Dual-Wielding
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Metal Slash]]
| --
|12
| One
| Yes
|1~2 damage to metal slimes, cannot miss
| Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Miracle Slash]]
|4
|16
|One
|Yes
|Restores at least 20 HP
|Yes
|-
|}

====[[Greatsword Weapon Family|Greatswords]]====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Greatsword Guard
|2
|3
| --
| --
|Increases parrying chance by 33% for four turns
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +5
| --
|4
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%
| --
|6
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Helichopter
|4
|7
|Group
|Yes
|Full damage to a group of enemies
|First hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +15
| --
|12
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Frost Fangs
|10
|12
|Group
|Yes
|Up to 130~140 ice damage to a group of enemies, 25% chance to stun each
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Cutting Edge
|8
|10
|One
|Yes
|157%~225% damage to a single enemy, cannot critical hit
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +3%
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Unbridled Blade
| 16
|16
|One
|Yes
|290%~310% damage to a single enemy, cannot critical hit
|Yes
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack Power When Wielding +10
| --
|10
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|}

====Swordmastery====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Counter When Blocking/Parrying
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +25
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit Chance +3%
| --
|16
| --
| --
| NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Falcon Slash]]
|4
|16
| One
|Yes
|Full damage per hit, doubles critical hit chance
| First hit
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sword Dance]]
|8
|16
| Group
| Yes
|Randomly slashes four enemies for 75% damage per hit
| All hits
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]]
|16
|25
| --
| Yes
|Up to 210~250 lightning damage to all enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Gigasmash
| 16
|25
| --
| Yes
|Up to 250~270 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Blade of Ultimate Power]]
|48
|36
| --
| --
|Up to 680~720 non-elemental damage to one enemy
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Gigacrash
|32
|36
| --
| Yes
|Up to 440~460 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
|32
|36
| --
| Yes
|Up to 390~430 lightning damage to all enemies
| --
|-
|}

====Luminary====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Pep'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Oomph'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Agility +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Deftness +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-

!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Holy Protection]]
| 2
|8
| --
| --
|Keeps monsters at bay for 30 seconds
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Chance +5%
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Poof]]
| 2
|8
| --
| --
|Attempts to expel all enemies
|No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Resilience +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +10
| --
|8
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zap]]
| 8
|8
| --
| Yes
|Up to 131~141 lightning damage to a group of enemies
|No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Charm +40
| --
|12
| --
| --
| --
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fullheal]]
| 24
|12
| Ally
| --
|Fully heal a single party member.
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kaclang]]
|8
|12
|Ally
| --
|Turns one party member to metal. They are immune to damage, but cannot act for 2-4 turns.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Might +5
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Maximum MP +20
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Strength +15
| --
|12
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zapple]]
| 22
|12
| --
| Yes
|Up to 314~344 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Mending +50
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Magical Might +50
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| No
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Maximum HP +20
| --
|14
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kazap]]
| 48
|16
| --
| Yes
|Up to 695~745 lightning damage to a group of enemies
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Omniheal]]
| 64
|16
|Party
| --
|A party wide full heal.
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Chance +10%
| --
|20
| --
| --
|NA
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep-Up Power-Up
| --
|20
| --
| --
|Increases the boost given during Pep-Up
| --
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Pep Up
| 25
|25
| --
| --
|Automatically enter a pepped up state that lasts only 4~6 turns instead of the standard 6~8
| --
|-
|}

==Other Appearances==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
The Luminary appears as the default costume for the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], along with the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]''.

===''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''===
As part of a collaborative series of events to commemorate ''Dragon Quest'' titles, the Luminary appeared as a summonable vision shortly after the international release of the game.

==Etymology==
A ''luminary'' is a person of prominence or great achievement, and the word can also be used to refer to one of the celestial bodies that gives off visible light. Specifically, this latter definition is used for the moon and sun in most astronomical discourse.

==Trivia==
* The Luminary is the first protagonist to not be referred to as Yuusha (勇者) in promotional material nor the game itself. Instead, the title of Shujinkō (主人公) is used, which means protagonist in Japanese.
* The Luminary has some similarities with some of the heroes from previous games:
** He comes from a lineage of previous heroes, much like the original [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] and the [[Prince of Midenhall]].
** He sets out on his journey on his 16th birthday, similar to [[Erdrick]]. As the story advances, he is able to wield the [[Erdrick's sword|Sword of Light]], also known as Erdrick's sword in other games, which is important to the plot. It was wielded by the original Luminary.
** He was born with a mysterious mark on his left hand known as the Mark of Light, much like the Hero of ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It grants him with mysterious powers and glows in times of danger.
** His inability to advance past the second tier of explosive spells is a reference to Erdrick and [[Solo]], who are also only able to learn up to [[Boom]].
**His family connections make him similar to both Erdrick and [[Eight]], as well. The Luminary finds out that his father, Irwin, was a great warrior himself much like [[Ortega]]. He is also secretly a prince from the kingdom of [[Dundrasil]] as revealed by [[Rab]], his maternal grandfather, much like Eight finding out about his royal lineage from his grandfather, [[Chen Mui]].{{spoiler|end}}
* In the international version of the game, there is a special costume that allows him to dress up like the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] from ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. The outfit was added for Japanese players in the Switch version of the game.
* The Luminary has the same hairstyle as Android 17 of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s Dragon Ball series, as well as a similar physique.
* He is the first hero in the main series to have a voice actor in the English version of the games. English actor Rasmus Hardiker provides his vocal grunts in various scenes and in battle.
* It is revealed at the end of the game by the Yggdragon, the spirit of Yggdrasil, that the Luminary is the first in a line of knights dubbed "Erdrick", thus making him the first Erdrick knight.
* In the international [https://www.famitsu.com/news/202001/11190471.html fan poll] for ''Dragon Quest XI'' released by Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, the Luminary was voted the third most popular male character in the game and the fifth most popular character overall, with a total of 289 votes.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQXI Hero.png|Concept art
Image:DQXI hero render.jpg|3D render
Image:DQXI babyhero.jpg|The hero as an infant, being held by Chalky
Image:DQXI Hero mark.jpg|The glowing mark on the hero's left hand
Image:DQXI ElevenPep.jpg|The hero becoming pepped up in battle
Image:DQXI Hero Erdricks sword.png|The hero carrying the Sword of Light on his back
Image:DQXIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Image:HeroIntro.png|XI's Hero, as seen in the splash art of "Heroic Encounters", the character trailer for the Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
</gallery></center>

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Hero (Dragon Quest III)

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{{Character
|Name= "Hero"
|Game= {{DQ3}}
|Image=[[Image:Hero3male.png|300px]]
[[Image:Hero3female.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq3hero-sprite-NES.gif|28px]][[File:Dragon Quest III hero male sprite SFC.gif|28px]][[File:Dragon Quest III hero female sprite SFC.gif|28px]]
|home = [[Aliahan]]
|beginstats =
|appearances= {{DQ3}} {{DQMBRV}}
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family=[[Ortega]] (father) [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|Mother]] [[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] (descendant) [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]] (descendant) [[Prince of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (descendant)
|Voice Actor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0585640/ Hikaru Midorikawa] ([[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]]) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
}}

The '''Hero''' of ''Dragon Quest III'' is a fabled, Legendary Hero from the days of lore and the ancient history of [[Alefgard]]. Though only appearing in one game, the legacy of The Hero would live on in the "[[Erdrick Trilogy]]", so named for the [[Erdrick|title]] bestowed upon them and carried forth by their descendants.

In {{SSB5}}, The Hero of ''Dragon Quest III'' is playable as an alternate costume for [[Hero_(Super_Smash_Bros.)|the game's version of the Hero]], alongside [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|the Luminary]] and The Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Dragon Quest IV]]'' and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]].'' This Hero has been given the default name '''Arusu''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game.

==Appearance==
Although The Hero can be either male or female, their appearances are practically identical. They are of average height and build, and they have incredibly spiky, dark brown hair. The Heroine is slightly shorter than her male counterpart, her hair sticks up less, and she wears a pair of green earrings. Around their forehead is a silver circlet inlaid with a green gem. They wear a long blue tunic over a yellow long-sleeved shirt and pants, a pair of knee-length leather boots, leather gloves, and a long purple cloak around their necks. They wear a brown leather belt around their waist, and a scabbard strapped to their back.

The Hero wields a simple sword and a grey heater shield with an insignia of a dragon's head and two crossed swords on the front. The Hero's outfit is slightly different in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom illustrations, having a gold circlet with a blue gem around their forehead, and a dark blue cloak around their neck. They are seen carrying a cutlass and a round version of Erdrick's shield. There were also no illustrations of the female Erdrick until the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] remake: in certain illustrations, the female Erdrick's outfit is more feminized, making her blue tunic a strapless miniskirt.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Hero was raised by their by their [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|mother]] and grandfather in their home in [[Aliahan]]. Their father, the renowned warrior [[Ortega]], was tasked by the king of Aliahan to assassinate the world-threatening archfiend [[Baramos]] on the very day of their birth. Some time later, word of Ortega's supposed death at the [[Great Pit of Giaga]] reaches the kingdom and The Hero's mother proposes that her child can follow in Ortega's footsteps to free the world from Baramos' growing menace. The child is then trained to become a great warrior like their father and, on their sixteenth birthday, they officially depart to save the world. The king gives a word of warning to take companions with them on their quest lest they meet the same fate as their father, and instructs them to visit [[Patty's Party Planning Place]] before leaving the safety of Aliahan.

The King of Aliahan has discreetly sent word of The Hero's journey to the monarchs of every major nation--this is why the Kings and Queen warmly receive them even though the citizenry knows nothing of their mission. The Hero encounters several towns and kingdoms throughout their journey and accomplishes many feats of heroism, such mending the wounds between the [[Elves and Faeries|Faeries]] and the people of [[Norvik]] and freeing the nation of [[Jipang]] from the deceit of a sinister [[Orochi|serpent]]. Six legendary [[Six Orbs|orbs]] are gathered by The Hero along their trek, which they use to hatch the legendary Everbird [[Ramia]]. The phoenix is the direct servant of the Goddess, and her camaraderie with The Hero is irrefutable proof of their destiny as the savior of the world. Additionally, The Hero encounters the dying [[Queen of Dragons]] in her remote mountain [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|castle]]. Before she succumbs to her age, she gives The Hero the [[Sphere of Light]] and reassures them that their destiny is on of great courage and hardship for the benefit of the entire world.

After defeating Baramos, The Hero returns victorious to Aliahan only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat the true evil, The Hero travels through the [[Necrogond Shrine]] to the world below and arrives in [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in perpetual darkness darkness under the devil's heel. Here, The Hero fights back against the eternal night by freeing the entrapped Goddess [[Rubiss]] and besieging Zoma's castle. Against all odds, The Hero encounters their father fighting in the depths of the castle--Ortega had fallen into the world below during his fight at the crater of the Giaga volcano and resumed his mission by seeking to kill the evil plaguing both worlds at its source.

Tragically, Ortega is mortally wounded in a battle with the [[King Hydra]] before he can even reach Zoma, and is so severely burned by the dragon that he can no longer see. Sensing someone is present, Ortega embraces his death with despair and bemoans his inability to bring peace to his world and that he was never able to see his child grow up. Ortega then quietly dies in The Hero's arms.

Reaching the lowest level of the castle, The Hero kills the king hydra before fighting through the [[Bones of Baramos|animated corpse of Baramos]] and the fiend's very [[Soul of Baramos|soul]] on their way to Zoma's throne. The devil mocks the would-be savior and the battle begins, with Zoma's impenetrable shroud of darkness being burned away by the sphere of light and leaving him vulnerable. After a vicious clash The Hero emerges victorious, and Zoma begins to fade away--warning that hen though he may perish, there will always be [[Dragonlord|an evil]] to take [[Hargon|his place]].

The castle begins to collapse due to the force of the battle, and The Hero emerges from the [[Nail Mark]] north of Tantegel. The light of the sun has begun to shine in Alefgard for the first time in untold years, and the people receive The Hero as nothing short of a messiah sent by the Goddess. The king bestows upon them the title of Erdrick, the most sacred honor that the land has, and the stratum gap between the world above and Alefgard closes before The Hero can return. Unable to rejoin friends and family above, The Hero settles down in their new home and begins a family that will continue their legacy of standing resolute in the face of desolating evil.

====Base Stats====
''{{NES}} Version''
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#A3AB47"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| {{HP}} || 15 || 446
|-
| {{MP}} || 6 || 218
|-
| {{Strength}} || 8 || 181
|-
| {{Agility}} || 6 || 156
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 7 || 244
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 6 || 126
|-
| {{Luck}} || 5 || 157
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}

In the {{Super Famicom}} remake of the game and all subsequent ports, The Hero's attribute growth is determined by their [[List of personality types in Dragon Quest III|Personality]]. At the start of the game, The Hero is asked a series of questions by a mysterious voice in the sky, culminating in a short scene in order to see just what type of person The Hero is. There are 32 different personalities that can be assigned at the beginning, but it is possible to change it with the help of various books or accessories that can be found.

The Hero is not a genuine jack-of-all-trades character despite a decent spell list, with their stats focusing more on physical strength and durability more than spell casting--this results in an {{MP}} shortage once expensive spells such as Kazap and Omniheal are learned. This can be corrected with the application of an {{MP}}-boosting personality and by consuming [[Seed of magic]] and [[Seed of wisdom]] when found.

The Hero is not able to change classes like other characters in the game, with the abbot of [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Alltrades]] reprimanding them for attempting to slack in their duties. In the original {{NES}} Version of the game, The Hero must always be in the party until completing the game. In the remakes, this restriction is removed after defeating Zoma.

====Spells====
The Hero is capable of learning a balanced mix of magic from both the [[Priest]] and [[Mage]]'s pools, as well as some that are unique to them, such as Kaclang and Zap.

{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || [[Game Boy|GBC]] Localization || Modern Localization || {{MP}} || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 2 || メラ ''Mera'' || Blaze || [[Frizz]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy.
|-
| 4 || ホイミ ''Hoimi'' || Heal || [[Heal]] || 3 || A simple healing spell.
|-
| 6 || ニフラム ''Nifuramu'' || Expel || [[Poof]] || 2 || Blows away weak enemies.
|-
| 8 || ルーラ ''Ruura'' || Return || [[Zoom]] || 8 || Instantaneous travel to a previously visited location.
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| 10 || ギラ ''Gira'' || Firebal || [[Sizz]] || 4 || A weak fire spell that affects a group of enemies.
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| 12 || アストロン ''Asutoron'' || Ironize || [[Kaclang]] || 6 || Makes The Hero immune to all enemy attacks for a short period of time.
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| 14 || リレミト ''Riremito'' || Outside || [[Evac]] || 8 || Exit a cave/dungeon with this spell.
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| 17 || ラリホー ''Rarihoo'' || Sleep || [[Snooze]] || 3 || May put a group of enemies to sleep.
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| 19 || マホトーン ''Mahotoon'' || StopSpell || [[Fizzle]] || 3 || Try to block the enemies' spell.
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| 19 || トヘロス ''Toherosu'' || Repel || [[Holy Protection]] || 4 || Causes weak enemies to leave you alone.
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| 24 || ベギラマ ''Begirama'' || Firebane || [[Sizzle]] || 6 || This fire spell affects a group of enemies.
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| 26 || ライデイン ''Raidein'' || Zap || [[Zap]] || 8 || Affects one enemy; the first lightning type spell.
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| 29 || ベホイミ ''Behoimi'' || Healmore || [[Midheal]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
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| 31 || イオラ ''Iora'' || Boom || [[Boom]] || 9 || Damages all targets with a powerful explosion.
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| 33 || ベホマ ''Behoma'' || Healall ||[[Fullheal]] || 7 || Restores an ally to full health.
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| 35 || ザオラル ''Zaoraru'' || Vivify || [[Zing]] || 10 || 50% chance to revive a deceased party member.
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| 38 || ベホマズン ''Behomazun'' || Healusall || [[Omniheal]] || 62 || Restores the party to full health.
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| 41 || ギガデイン ''Gigadein'' || Thordain || [[Kazap]] || 30 || Causes around 200 points of electrical damage to all enemies.
|}

====Equipment====
The Hero has access to a very wide range of both weapons, ranging from swords, spears, axes, as well as whips and boomerangs in the remakes. They are capable of being outfitted with the heaviest armour, shields, and helmets available. Erdrick is also the only character capable of using the legendary equipment, which will prove useful when fighting against [[Zoma]]. In the remake versions, The Hero begins his journey equipped with a [[Copper sword]] and [[Wayfarer's clothes]].

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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magical skirt]]♥|statModifier=Defense+25}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Strength ring]]|statModifier=Strength+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]|statModifier=Strength+8}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Restless Heart]]|statModifier=Resilience+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold chain]]|statModifier=Resilience+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Weightlifter's belt]]|statModifier=Resilience+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Resilience+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Care ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's specs]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess ring]]♥|statModifier=Wisdom+33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bunny tail]]♥|statModifier=Luck+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Golden tiara]]♥|statModifier=Luck+13}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hen's tooth]]|statModifier=Luck+20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sacred amulet]]|statModifier=Luck+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Elevating shoes]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dummy]]|statModifier=}}
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*♥ denotes female only equipment.

==={{DQ9}}===
In this game, it is possible to replicate The Hero's outfit by receiving pieces from defeating either Baramos or Zoma, who appear as [[Legacy Boss]]es in the game. An accolade is conferred to the player after wearing all of the pieces of this outfit.
*[[Aliahan costume]]

==={{DQ11}}===
In this game’s true ending after [[Serenica]] is shown to reunite with [[Erdwin]], the beginning of ''Dragon Quest III'' is shown, with ''III's'' Hero appearing at the end to be awoken by their mother before setting off for Aliahan castle. Their mother was shown reading a red book that detailed the adventure of the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] before walking upstairs to awaken their child--whether this book is a historical account or a work of fiction is unknown.

==={{SSB5}}===
''III''{{'}}s hero appears as a costume for the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], along with the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]''. While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, ''III''{{'}}s Hero will appear as the opponent of Stage 6, set on the third version of the Castle Seige stage.

==Lineage==
The Hero's bloodline is that of powerful men and women who save the world from the grips of darkness. While every person descended from them carries their spirit, the most notable are the protagonists of the first and second games. These are The [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Scion of Erdrick]], The {{Prince of Midenhall]}}, The [[Prince of Cannock]], and The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. Their own adventures would shape the course of history for the betterment of the world, and insures that the name of Erdrick never leaves the heart of Alefgard.

==Items Iconography==
As the Hero's legacy has grown in the distant time between the third and first game, several items and pieces of equipment that once belonged to The Hero have Erdrick in their names. See the ''[[Erdrick Equipment]]'' article for more details on the sword and armor set, along with the emblem.

Beyond the gear The Hero took into battle, they also left behind a tablet with a message written left for their descendant in ''Dragon Quest''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to create the [[Rainbow Drop]], which is the location of [[Dragonlord's Castle|Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a a small cave that would be named [[Erdrick's Cave]] after their passing.

===Gallery===
<center><gallery>
File:DQ Erdricks Sword.png|Erdrick's Sword.
Image:ErdrickArmor.png|Erdrick's Armour.
File:DQII Erdricks Shield.png|Erdrick's Shield.
Image:ErdrickHelmet.png|Erdrick's Helmet.
File:DQ I NES Erdrick's Token.png|Erdrick's Emblem.
File:DW1 ErdricksTablet.png|Erdrick's Tablet.
</gallery></center>

==Trivia==
*The manga series ''Gintama'' has a parody of ''Dragon Quest'' which stars [http://gintama.wikia.com/wiki/Leukocyte_King Leukocyte King], a character based on ''III's'' Hero.
*As this is the first game in the mainline, numbered Dragon Quest series to allow players to determine The Hero's gender, the female version of {{Dragon Quest III}}'s Hero is the first female main protagonist in that series.
*The Hero shares his voice actor in the audio drama with Android 16 from Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' series. He also shares his voice with Marth from the ''Fire Emblem'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
** In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', he shares his voice actor, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama], with Barry Kahn from ''Dragon Ball Super'' as well as the adult incarnation of Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' (and, by extension, Link's appearances in the first two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games). ''Super Smash Bros.'' series creator Masahiro Sakurai also noted that Hiyama's performance may be recognized as Guy Shishioh from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'', and that his recording sessions for ''Ultimate'' as ''DQ III's'' Hero were surprisingly quick and easy, thanks to his extensive prior experience in video game voice-acting.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:DQIII Hero Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.
File:Erdrick_Wayfarers_Clothes.png|
File:DQIIIHeroArt.png|
File:Erdrick and Monsters.png|
File:DQIII_Characters.png|Taking flight with Ramia.
File:DQIII Party Super Famicom art.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
File:DQIII Mutsumi Inomata.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.
File:Mutsumi Inomata DQIII novel art.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.
File:Dq3hero.jpg|
File:Erdrick Leather Hat.png|Wearing a [[Leather hat|leather hat]].
File:DQIII Iron Armour.png|Wearing [[iron armour]].
File:DQIII Spiked Armour.png|Wearing [[Spiked armour]].
File:DQ3card.jpg|
File:DQIII Fifers Spire.png|Exploring [[Fifer's Spire]].
File:For Want of a Key.png|Locked door.
File:Treasures n Trapdoors.png|Playing [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]].
File:DQ Monster Storybook DQIII group.png|''Dragon Quest Monster Storybook''.
File:DQIII Erdrick and Slime.png|2011 ''V-jump'' illustration supporting the relief efforts for the Tohoku earthquake.
File:dq3hero-dqv.jpg|As seen in the ''Monster Battle Road'' series.
File:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road''. (third from right)
File:DQMBRV Erdrick.png|{{DQMBR}}.
Image:DQIII Hero Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
Image:DQ3Herosofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]]'' merchandise series.
Image:DQIII bringarts figure.jpg|Bring Arts action figure series.
Image:DQIII bringarts figurepose.jpg|{{Super Famicom}} iconic pose.
Image:DQIII bringarts figure1.jpg|Bring Arts figure extras.
Image:DQIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}.
</gallery></center>

==Videos==
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