Hero (Dragon Quest III): Difference between revisions

|Game= {{Dragon Quest III}}

|Image=[[Image:Hero3male.png|300px]]<br>[[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]]

|appearances= {{DQ3}}<br>{{DQMBRV}}

|Family=[[Ortega]] (father)<br>[[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|Mother]]<br>[[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] (descendant)<br>{{Prince of Midenhall}} (descendant)<br>[[Prince of Cannock]] (descendant)<br>[[Princess of Cannock]] (descendant)<br>[[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (descendant)

|Voice Actor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0585640/ Hikaru Midorikawa] ([[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]])<br> [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387033/ Nobuyuki Hiyama] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], [[Dragon Quest Rivals Ace|Rivals Ace]])

The '''Hero''' of {{DQ3}} 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 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''' (アルス) in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game. Arusu has also appeared as his default name in official screencaps of the {{Super Famicom}} version and the 2D-HD remake of the game. In the [[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]] audio drama of the game, the Hero is named '''Arel''' (アレル).

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 studs as 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 magenta 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 {{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 Famicom}} remake: in certain illustrations, the female [[Erdrick]]'s outfit is more feminized, making her blue tunic a strapless miniskirt. In certain illustrations and depictions, the male Hero's hair is a lighter shade of brown and the gems on the hero's circlet and the female hero's earrings alternate between green and blue.

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 {{Faerie}}s 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.

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| Level Learned || Original Japanese || [[Game Boy|GBC]] Localization || Modern Localization || {{MP}} || Description

| 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.

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Zombiesbane]]|statModifier=Attack +67}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane]]|statModifier=Attack +79}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Sword of Kings}}|statModifier=Attack +120}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Ortega's helmet}}|statModifier=Defense +30}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Auroral armour}}|statModifier=Defense+82}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Hero's shield}}|statModifier=Defense+65}}

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|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Hero.png|48px]]<br>{{Hero F}}

|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]

|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack

|hp=973

|mp=358

|attack=449

|defense=360

|agility=356

|wisdom=225

|bskill1=[[Thunder Flash]]<br>[[Kaclang]]

|bskill3=[[Eternal Sword]]{{tt|*|Level 52}}<br>'''Coup de Grâce''': [[Giga Crosscut]]{{tt|*|Level 82}}

|askill2=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up

|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up

|bperk1=Max HP +30<br>ATK +15

|bperk2='''Holy Protection''': Nullify some status ailments for 3 turns at battle start

|bperk3=Eternal Sword Potency +2%<br>Giga Crosscut Potency +2%

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 during Classic Mode, Arusu appears as Round 6's opponent and is fought on the third version of Castle Siege.

DQ Erdricks Sword.png|{{Erdrick's sword}}.

ErdrickArmor.png|{{Erdrick's armour}}.

DQII Erdricks Shield.png|{{Erdrick's shield}}.

Image:ErdrickHelmet.png|Erdrick's Helmet.

DQIII Hero Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.

Erdrick_Wayfarers_Clothes.png|

DQIIIHeroArt.png|

Erdrick and Monsters.png|

DQIII_Characters.png|Taking flight with [[Ramia]].

DQIII Party Super Famicom art.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.

DQIII Mutsumi Inomata.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.

Mutsumi Inomata DQIII novel art.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata.

Dq3hero.jpg|

Erdrick Leather Hat.png|Wearing a [[Leather hat]].

DQIII Iron Armour.png|Wearing [[Iron armour]].

DQIII Spiked Armour.png|Wearing [[Spiked armour]].

DQ3card.jpg|

DQIII Fifers Spire.png|Exploring [[Fifer's Spire]].

For Want of a Key.png|Locked door.

Treasures n Trapdoors.png|Playing [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]].

DQ Monster Storybook DQIII group.png|''Dragon Quest Monster Storybook''.

DQIII Erdrick and Slime.png|2011 ''V-jump'' illustration supporting the relief efforts for the Tohoku earthquake.

dq3hero-dqv.jpg|As seen in the ''Monster Battle Road'' series.

DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road''. (third from right)

DQMBRV Erdrick.png|{{DQMBRV}}.

DQ Heroes Luceus Alt Costume.png|[[Luceus]]'s alternate costume in {{Heroes}}.

DQ Heroes Aurora Alt Costume.png|[[Aurora]]'s alternate costume.

DQIII Hero Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.

DQ3Herosofubi.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]]'' merchandise series.

DQIII bringarts figure.jpg|Bring Arts action figure series.

DQIII bringarts figurepose.jpg|{{Super Famicom}} iconic pose.

DQIII bringarts figure1.jpg|Bring Arts figure extras.

DQIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}.

SSBU MadasonAlt.jpg|Palette swap based on the {{Hero 5}} from {{V}}.

SSBU Snooze.jpg|Arusu casting [[Snooze]].

SSB Hero Bang.jpg|Casting [[Bang]].

{{Hero}}

{{DQIII}}

{{SSBU}}