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==={{DQ8}}=== {{Spoiler|start}}He is the son of [[Eltrio]], the former crown prince of [[Argonia]], and [[Xia]] a Dragovian, 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 union between a human and a Dragovian, feeling that the two races could never develop true love between them, and forced his daughter back to the Dragovian Sanctuary to ensure she could never see him again. 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, only to die just before reaching the sanctuary. The death of her beloved 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 to ensure he would never remember his birthplace, and that he would be banished from the sanctuary. 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 an 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 otherwise, he would 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]] and the cousin of Prince [[Charmles]]. This blood connection is what enables him to supersede 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}}, 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|right|center|250px]] The Hero carries around his pet, Munchie, wherever he goes. A highly intelligent mouse, 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 {{Cheese}} in battle, 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:35em; 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 abilities and a near total immunity to [[Curses]]. ====Spells==== {|width=800px cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4" colspan=2|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>''' |width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>''' |width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>''' |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Heal Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Heal]] | 2 | 3 | One | Yes | Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Recovery Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Squelch]] | 2 | 4 | One | No | Cures a single ally of the effects of poison. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Field Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Evac]] | 2 | 6 | [[Party (Dragon Quest VIII)|Party]] | No | Allows you to exit instantly from dungeons, caves, and towers. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Sizz Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Sizz]] | 4 | 11 | Group | Yes | Singes a group of enemies with a blazing fire. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Heal Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Midheal]] | 3 | 18 | One | Yes | Restores at least 75 HP to a single ally. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Sizz Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Sizzle]] | 6 | 20 | Group | Yes | Burns a group of enemies with a blazing wall of fire. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Heal Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Fullheal]] | 6 | 27 | One | No | Restores all HP to a single ally. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Zing Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Zing]] | 8 | 29 | One | No | Resurrects a fallen ally with a 50% success rate. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Sizz Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[Kasizz|Kasizzle]] | 10 | 32 | Group | Yes | Scorches a group of enemies with the blazing flames of the underworld. |- |} ====Misc. skills==== {|width=800px cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4" colspan=2|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>''' |width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Method</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>''' |width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>''' |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Courage Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" |[[Call Team]] | 10 |At [[Monster Arena]]. | -- | -- |Call up your personal monster team. |- ! bgcolor="#fa8072" | [[File:DQ8 Courage Icon.png]] ! bgcolor="#fa8072" |[[Dragon Soul]] |64 |Level 65/70* |One |Yes |A secret Dragovian ability that unleashes your dragon spirit on a single enemy. |} *Dragon Soul was first created for the international version of {{VIII}} and does not appear in the original Japanese {{PS2}} or [[Cell phone]] release. **Dragon Soul is learned at level 70 in the {{3DS}} version and deals 375~450 damage. ====Abilities==== <tabber> |-|Swords= {|width=800px cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4" colspan=2|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>''' |width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>''' |width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>''' |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +5 attack power when equipped with a sword. |None |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Dragon Slash]] |9 | -- |One enemy |Yes | Yes | An attack that causes heavy damage to dragons. |Proficient swordsman |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Flame Slash]] |15 | -- |One enemy |Yes |Yes |Channels the power of a raging fire into the blade of your sword. |Renowned swordsman |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10 | 22 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +10 attack power when equipped with a sword. |Expert swordsman |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Metal Slash]] |30 | -- |One enemy |Yes | Yes |An attack that can damage enemies with metal bodies. |Supreme swordsman |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit rate up | 40 | -- | -- | -- | -- |Increased chance of critical hit with swords. |Ace of the sword |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Falcon Slash]] |52 | -- |One enemy |Yes |First hit | A double slicing attack, faster than a falcon on the was. |Master of the sword |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +25 | 66 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +25 attack power when equipped with a sword. |Star of the sword |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Miracle Slash]] |82 |4 |One enemy |Yes |Yes | A secret sword technique that heals your wounds each time you strike a foe. |Sword of legend |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]] |100 |20 |Enemy group |Yes | -- |A legendary sword technique for cutting down a group of enemies. |God of the sword |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Courage Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]] |100* |20 |Enemy group |Yes | -- |The ultimate sword technique. Utterly destroys a group of enemies. |None |} *Requires 100 points in both Swords and Courage. |-|Spears= {|width=800px cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4" colspan=2|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>''' |width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>''' |width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>''' |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5 |3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +5 attack power when equipped with a spear. |None |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Mercurial Thrust]] |7 | -- |One enemy |Yes |Yes |A lightning fast thrust. |Proficient spearman |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Thunder Thrust]] |12 |3 |One enemy | -- | -- |Difficult to perform, but has a high chance of doing critical damage. |Expert spearman |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10 |18 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +10 attack power when equipped with a spear. |Master spearman |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Multithrust]] |25 |4 |Random |Yes |First hit |A flurry of thrusts that can pierce multiple enemies. |Famed lancer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit rate up |40 | -- | -- | -- | -- |Increased chance of critical hit with spears |Legendary lancer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Party Pooper|Clean Sweep]] | 45 | 0* |Enemy group |Yes |First hit |Drives back a group of enemies with a sweep of the spear. |Star lancer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Lightning Thrust |59 | -- |One enemy | -- | -- |Lands a critical hit when it connects. | Grand lancer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +25 | 77 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +25 attack power when equipped with a spear. |Heavenly lancer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Spear Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Lightning Storm]] |100 |25 |All enemies |Yes | -- |Strikes down all enemies with mighty thunderbolts. |Almighty lancer |} *Clean Sweep costs 2 {{MP}} in the {{3DS}} version. |-|Boomerangs= {|width=800px cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4" colspan=2|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>''' |width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>''' |width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>''' |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Crosscutter Throw]] |6 |2 |All enemies |Yes |First hit |Traces an X in the air as it ploughs into the enemy |None |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5 | 12 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +5 attack power when equipped with a boomerang. | Baby boomer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Power Throw]] |18 |4 |All enemies |Yes |First hit |A full-force throw that damages all enemies equally. |Big boomer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10 | 25 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +10 attack power when equipped with a boomerang. | Iron boomer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Firebird Throw]] |32 |6 |All enemies |Yes | -- |Transforms your boomerang into a firebird that incinerates your enemies. |Great boomer |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +15 | 40 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +15 attack power when equipped with a boomerang. | Boomer knight |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Super Throw]] |52 |4 |All enemies |Yes | First hit |A fearsome attack that uses all your strenght to cause extreme damage to all foes. |Boomer lord |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +20 | 66 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +20 attack power when equipped with a boomerang. | Boomer star |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Starburst Throw]] |82 |8 |All enemies |Yes | -- |Bathes all enemies in a shower of burning light. |Boomeranger |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Boomerang Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigathrow]] |100 |15 |One enemy |Yes | -- |Pulverises a single enemy with the force of a thunderbolt. |King boomeranger |} |-|Fisticuffs= {|width=800px cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4" colspan=2|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>''' |width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>''' |width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>''' |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +5 attack power when unarmed. | None |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Defending Champion]] |11 | -- |Self |Yes | -- |A defensive ability that greatly reduces the damage inflicted by physical attacks. |Brawler |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Stone's Throw]] |17 | -- |Enemy group |Yes | -- |A powerfully focused and damaging bare-fisted strike. |Brawny brawler |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Knuckle Sandwich]] |24 |2 |One enemy |Yes |Yes |A powerfully focused and damaging bare-fisted strike. |Black belt brawler |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +20 |33 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +20 attack power when unarmed. |Famous fistfighter |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Thin Air]] |42 |2 |All enemies |Yes | -- |Generates a powerful vacuum-vortex that slices all enemies to ribbo |Fighting mentor |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit rate up |52 | -- | -- | -- | -- |Increased chance of critical hit when unarmed. |Fighting instructor |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Multifists]] |70 | -- |Random |Yes |First hit |A vicious four-hit strike on a random enemy. |Fighting master |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Boulder Toss]] |82 |4 |All enemies |Yes | -- |Showers all enemies with enormous boulders. |Fabled fighter |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Fisticuffs Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +50 | 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | +50 attack power when unarmed. | Fist of legend |} |-|Courage= {|width=800px cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4" colspan=2|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>''' |width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>''' |width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>''' |width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>''' |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Field Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zoom]] |8 |1 |Self | -- | -- |Allows you to return instantly to certain places you have visited before. |None |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Recovery Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Tingle]] |16 |2 |All allies | -- | -- |Cures all party members of the effects of sleep and paralysis. |Brave |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Field Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Holy Protection]] |28 |3 |Self | -- | -- |Random [[encounter]]s with enemies whose level is lower than The Hero are avoided. |Intrepid |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Debuff Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fizzle]] |40 |4 |Enemy group | -- | -- |Prevents a group of enemies from using magic. |Courageous |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Zap Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zapple|Zap]] |48 |6 |All enemies |Yes | -- |Calls down lightning on all enemies. |Dauntless |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Courage Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{MP}} discount | 56 | -- | -- | -- | -- |Can now cast spells with 3/4 the usual MP. | Fearless |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Whack Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kamikazee]] |70 |1 |All enemies | -- | -- |Sacrifices your own life to destroy all enemies. |Bravehearted |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Heal Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Omniheal]] |82 |36 |All allies | -- | -- |Restores all HP to all party members. |Lionhearted |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Courage Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{MP}} discount |90 | -- | -- | -- | -- |Can now cast spells with 1/2 the usual MP. |Dragonhearted |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Zap Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kazap]] |100 |15 |Enemy group |Yes | -- |Calls down powerful thunderbolts on a group of enemies. |Truly valiant |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Sword Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]] |100 |20 |Enemy group |Yes | -- |A legendary sword technique for cutting down a group of enemies. | None |- !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[File:DQ8 Courage Icon.png]] !bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]] |100* |20 |Enemy group |Yes | -- |The ultimate sword technique. Utterly destroys a group of enemies. |None |} *Requires 100 points in both {{Sword}}s and Courage. </tabber> ====Skill Tips==== '''{{Sword}}s''' pay off if the player is focusing on dealing extra damage, such as with ''[[Dragon Slash]]'' (9 points) and ''[[Falcon Slash]]'' (52 points) being particularly useful. If the player accumulates 100 points in {{Sword}}s and Courage, the almighty [[Gigagash]] is learned--although this does take quite some time to achieve. '''{{Spear}}s''' are ideal for hunters of metal slimes in particular, with ''[[Thunder Thrust]]'' (12 points) and ''[[Lightning Thrust]]'' (59 points). The ''[[Multithrust]]'' (25 points) is also worth a try against single enemies. '''{{Boomerang}}s''' 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) for cheap moves that target all foes. 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) and utility spells that free [[Angelo]]'s turns up. [[Zap]] and [[Kazap]] deal incredible damage for the periods they are learned in, and [[Omniheal]] can turn a battle around like no other spell. '''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 {{Sword}}s skill to 66 (''Attack + 25'') or Spears up to 59 (''critical hit''). Another option would be to forgo {{Boomerang}}s altogether and start by dividing points equally between {{Sword}}s and Courage (up to {{Sword}}s 66), then switching to {{Spear}}s and Courage. However, since one can come across some very powerful spears early in the game, it may be advised to concentrate on mastering spears from the outset. ====Equipment==== {{VersionTabs|Weapons|{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest VIII|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Weapon}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cypress stick]]|statModifier=Attack +4}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Soldier's sword ]]|statModifier=Attack +8}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Stone sword]]|statModifier=Attack +12}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper sword]]|statModifier=Attack +13}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Boomerang W}}|statModifier=Attack +19}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick}}‡|statModifier=Attack +20}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Golden gar]]‡|statModifier=Attack +21}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron lance]]|statModifier=Attack +24}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Edged boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack 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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gospel ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Light dragon charm]]‡|statModifier=Defence +5}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Prayer ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Templar's ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Lucky pendant]]‡|statModifier=Defence +8}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full moon ring]]|statModifier=Defence +10}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold ring]]|statModifier=Defence +10}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Holy talisman]]|statModifier=Defence +10}} {{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=[[Catholicon ring]]|statModifier=Defence +15}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Defence +15}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby of protection]]|statModifier=Defence +15}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold rosary]]|statModifier=Wisdom +5}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sorcerer's ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom +10<br>Max MP +30}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's specs]]|statModifier=Wisdom +15}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom +20}} {{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}} * ‡[[3DS]] version only.
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