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Hero (Dragon Quest IV)

2601:645:680:24B1:C0F6:27CE:FB07:19F2 — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:59:42 GMT

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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]]
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Title=Chosen
|Class=Hero
|Race=Half-human, half-Zenithian
|Age=18
|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 18-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).

=={{DQ4}}==
=== Story ===
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.

=={{DQ5}}==
Several years after his or her 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.

==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.
|}

==Equipment==
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Angel Leotard]]♥|statModifier=Defense+60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Zenithian Armor]]|statModifier=Defense+70}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Liquid Metal Armor]]|statModifier=Defense+95}}
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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}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess Ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Lucida Shard]]|statModifier=Luck+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bunny Tail]]|statModifier=Luck+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gospel Ring]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
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*♥ denotes Sofia only.

==Other Appearances==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
IV's hero is set to appear as a costume for the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], along with the Heroes of [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]], [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]], and [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|VIII]]. He wields the Zenithian sword and uses the Zenithian shield.

==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.

===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)

2601:645:680:24B1:C0F6:27CE:FB07:19F2 — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:56:37 GMT

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{{Character
|Name= "Hero"
|Game= ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|Image=[[Image:Hero3male.png|300px]]
[[Image:Hero3female.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq3hero-sprite-NES.gif|32px|class=pixels]]
|home = [[Aliahan]]
|beginstats =
|appearances= ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road: Victory]]''
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family=[[Ortega]] (father) {{spoiler|start}}[[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] (descendant) [[Prince of Midenhall]] (descendant) [[Prince of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (descendant){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0585640/ Hikaru Midorikawa] ([[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]]) 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 ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of ''Dragon Quest III'' has been given the default name '''Asuru''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game.

==Background==
In ''III'' the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from their home [[Aliahan]] on their sixteenth birthday in order to follow in the footsteps of their brave father [[Ortega]] to defeat the [[Demon Lord|archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. 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 [[Zoma]], the hero travels through the [[Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

==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 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, and giving her knee-length yellow stockings instead of pants, as well as elbow length yellow sleeves.

==Lineage==
In ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|the Hero]]. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.

In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', the origins of the hero are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

==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 all remakes of the game, 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 a true jack-of-all-trades in any case, being able to fulfill a variety of different roles in combat, such as being a powerful physical attacker or dedicated healer. The hero is not able to change classes like other characters in the game. 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.

==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=[[Destructiball]]|statModifier=Attack +135}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Helmets|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fur Hood]]♥|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver Tiara]]♥|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Mask]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ortega's Helm]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hapless Helm]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mythril Helm]]|statModifier=Defense +38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Great Helm]]|statModifier=Defense +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mask of Implacability]]|statModifier=Defense +255}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Armor}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scandalous Swimsuit]]♥|statModifier=Defense+1}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Plain Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wayfarer's Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Dress]]♥|statModifier=Defense+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shell Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain Mail]]|statModifier=Defense+20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silk Robe]]♥|statModifier=Defense+20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of Evasion]]|statModifier=Defense+23}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Kilt]]|statModifier=Defense+24}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magical Skirt]]♥|statModifier=Defense+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Glombolero]]|statModifier=Defense+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full Plate Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cat Suit]]|statModifier=Defense+35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon Mail]]|statModifier=Defense+45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Earthenwear]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spiked Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic Bikini]]♥|statModifier=Defense+65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hate Mail]]|statModifier=Defense+65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Auroral Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+82}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Blessed Bikini]]♥|statModifier=Defense+88}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shimmering Dress]]♥|statModifier=Defense+90}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pot Lid]]|statModifier=Defense+2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tempest Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shield of Shame]]|statModifier=Defense+42}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Power Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ogre Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hero's Shield]]|statModifier=Defense+65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Accessories}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Strength Ring]]|statModifier=Strength+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tough Guy Tattoo]]|statModifier=Strength+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty Armlet]]|statModifier=Strength+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Doh-Hican]]|statModifier=Defence+3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Garter]]♥|statModifier=Defence+3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold Rosary]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leg Warmers]]♥|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ten Ton Toupee]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cower Ring]]|statModifier=Agility+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Skull Ring]]|statModifier=Agility+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Agility Ring]]|statModifier=Agility+`5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mercury's Bandana]]|statModifier=Agility+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Meteorite Bracer]]|statModifier=Agilityx2}}
{{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=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Slime Earrings]]|statModifier=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby Wristband]]|statModifier=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}
*♥ denotes female only equipment.

==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 || 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 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.
|}

==Items Iconography==
In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. See the ''[[Erdrick Equipment]]'' article for more detail.

====Erdrick’s sword====
This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Quest II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Quest III]]'').

====Erdrick’s Armour====
The most powerful armour in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armour of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'' and as Auroral Armour in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.

====The Shield of Erdrick====
The Hero's Shield was discovered in the [[Nail Mark]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. It is called the Shield of Erdrick only in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', as it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.

====The Helmet of Erdrick====
This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', as there is no specific helm referred to as such in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. In the remakes the player can acquire ''[[Ortega's helmet]]'', which bears a distinct similarity to Erdrick's helmet from ''II''.

====[[Emblem of Erdrick|Erdrick’s Emblem]]====
An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]]. In ''III'', the emblem is referred to as the [[Sacred amulet]].

====Erdrick's Tablet====
A message written in stone by Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

<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>

==Other Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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 clothes]]
*[[Aliahan headpiece]]
*[[Aliahan trousers]]
*[[Aliahan boots]]
*[[Aliahan gloves]]

===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
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.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
III's hero is set to appear 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]].

==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 with Barry Kahn from ''Dragon Ball Super'' as well as Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.

==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|
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
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|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory''
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|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
</gallery></center>

==Videos==
{{#ev:youtube|5mK4YwR63yo|300}}''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory]]'' finishing move

==References==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

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[[Category:Dragon Quest III]]

Hero (Dragon Quest II)

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{{Character
|Image=[[File:DQIIHero.png|300px|center]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq2hero-sprite-NES.gif|32px|class=pixels]]
|Name = "Hero"
|Game = ''Dragon Quest II''
|Japanese name = ローレシアの王子
|Roumaji = Rōreshia no Ouji
|Class = Hero
|Race = Human
|Age = 16
|Family = [[Erdrick]] (ancestor) [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|Hero]] (ancestor) [[Princess Gwaelin]] (ancestor) [[Prince of Cannock]] (cousin) [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (cousin)
|Voice Actor = [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] ([[Dragon Quest II CD Theater|CD Theater]])
}}

The '''Prince of Midenhall''', also known as the '''Prince of Lorasia''' (ローレシアの王子), is one of the three playable characters from ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. He is a descendant of [[Erdrick]] who responds to the sudden rising threat of [[Hargon]]. He inherited all of his ancestor's physical strength, but unlike his cousins the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], he cannot use magic, and as such is the only ''Dragon Quest'' main hero who doesn't possess any magical ability. The Japanese version depicts the Prince of Midenhall as a man of convictions who is determined to protect his [[Midenhall|kingdom]] and his world. This also holds true in the American version.

The name given to the hero in the Japanese [[Dragon Quest II CD Theater|CD theater]] drama and novelizations is '''Allen''' (アレン).

==Appearance and Personality==
The Hero wears blue for the most part, though the goggles that rest on his helmet are brown. He wears a blue tunic over form-fitting black clothing, blue shoes with light blue socks, and blue gloves. Across his chest is a swordbelt with a scabbard attached to the back. He also wears a brown belt around his waist with a small brown pouch on it and a belt buckle in the shape of [[Emblem of Erdrick|Erdrick's symbol]]. His sword is typical aside from the hand cover built into the hilt, and his shield is adorned with Erdrick's symbol.

Even though the Hero is a silent protagonist and his personality is open for the player to define, a strong sense of justice can be seen in the beginning of the game, as he sets out to stop [[Hargon]]'s evil cult without so much as a "But thou must" question from the King.

Although the Hero is the only nameable character, he remains equal in stature with his 2 companions in ''Dragon Quest II'', the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. All 3 are descendants of Erdrick. This varies from other games in the series where only the hero is of notable birth compared to his party companions.

==Stats==
''SNES & GBC versions''
{| 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 || 50
|-
| HP || 28 || 238
|-
| MP || 0 || 0
|-
| Strength || 5 || 160
|-
| Agility || 4 || 140
|-
| Resilience || 2 || 73
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Copper Sword]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}

''Android and iOS versions''
{| 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 || 50
|-
| HP || 28 || 238
|-
| MP || 0 || 0
|-
| Strength || 5 || 203
|-
| Agility || 4 || 147
|-
| Resilience || 2 || 129
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Copper Sword]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}

==Equipment==
As the most physically powerful of the trio, the Prince of Midenhall has access to the widest range of weapons and armor. He can equip every weapon and piece of armor available, including heavier ones that his cousins cannot use, such as the [[Sledgehammer]]. This means he is also the only character who has access to the legendary [[Erdrick Equipment|Erdrick's equipment]], and as such, should use them when facing [[Hargon]].

===Weapons===
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane|Dragon killer]]|statModifier=Attack +50}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thunderbolt blade|Thunder sword]]|statModifier=Attack +80}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sword of ruin|Sword of destruction]]|statModifier=Attack +93}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of thunder]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon sword]]|statModifier=Attack +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|SNES|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bamboo pole]]|statModifier=Attack +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Club]]|statModifier=Attack +8}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic knife]]|statModifier=Attack +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain sickle]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Lance|Iron spear]]|statModifier=Attack +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel broadsword|Steel sword]]|statModifier=Attack +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sledgehammer|Giant hammer]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's sword|Sword of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane|Dragon killer]]|statModifier=Attack +55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Aurora blade|Light sword]]|statModifier=Attack +70}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thunderbolt blade|Thunder sword]]|statModifier=Attack +95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sword of ruin|Sword of destruction]]|statModifier=Attack +105}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wizard's staff|wizard's wand]]|statModifier=Attack +27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of thunder]]|statModifier=Attack +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon sword]]|statModifier=Attack +7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|GBC|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Stick]]|statModifier=Attack +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Club]]|statModifier=Attack +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Divine dagger|Knife]]|statModifier=Attack +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain sickle|Sickle]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Lance|Spear]]|statModifier=Attack +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel broadsword|Steel Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sledgehammer|Hammer]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's sword|Loto Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane|Dragon Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Aurora blade|Light Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +70}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thunderbolt blade|Thunder Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sword of ruin|Devil Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +105}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wizard's staff|Wizard Wand]]|statModifier=Attack +27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of thunder|Bolt Staff]]|statModifier=Attack +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Mobile|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=Mobile|equipmentType=Weapon}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cypress stick]]|statModifier=Attack +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Oaken club]]|statModifier=Attack +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Divine dagger]]|statModifier=Attack +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain sickle]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron lance]]|statModifier=Attack +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel broadsword]]|statModifier=Attack +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sledgehammer]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's sword]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane]]|statModifier=Attack +55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Aurora blade]]|statModifier=Attack +70}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thunderbolt blade]]|statModifier=Attack +95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sword of ruin]]|statModifier=Attack +105}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wizard's staff]]|statModifier=Attack +27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of thunder]]|statModifier=Attack +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon blade]]|statModifier=Attack +7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

===Armor===
{{VersionTabs|NES|{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=NES|equipmentType=Armor}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather armor]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain mail]]|statModifier=Defense +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion|Clothes hiding]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full plate armor]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armor]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mink Mantle|Mink coat]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tectonic plate|Armor of Gaia]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flowing dress|Water flying cloth]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's armour|Armor of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gremlin's armor]]|statModifier=Defense +50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|SNES|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=SNES|equipmentType=Armor}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather armor]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain mail]]|statModifier=Defense +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion|Clothes hiding]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armor]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mink Mantle|Mink coat]]|statModifier=Defense +60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tectonic plate|Gaia armor]]|statModifier=Defense +47}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flowing dress|Water flying cloth]]|statModifier=Defense +65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's armour]]|statModifier=Defense +75}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gremlin's armor]]|statModifier=Defense +87}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|GBC|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=GBC|equipmentType=Armor}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain Mail]]|statModifier=Defense +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion|Evade Cloak]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tectonic plate|Gaia Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +47}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mink Mantle|Fur Coat]]|statModifier=Defense +60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flowing dress|Water Robe]]|statModifier=Defense +65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's armour|Loto Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +75}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wailer's mail|Devil Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +87}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Mobile|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=Mobile|equipmentType=Armor}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather armor]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain mail]]|statModifier=Defense +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full plate armour]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armour]]|statModifier=Defense +42}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tectonic plate]]|statModifier=Defense +47}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mink Mantle]]|statModifier=Defense +60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flowing dress]]|statModifier=Defense +65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's armour]]|statModifier=Defense +75}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wailer's mail]]|statModifier=Defense +87}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

===Shields===
{{VersionTabs|NES|{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=NES|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shield of Strength]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's Shield|Shield of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield|Evil Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|SNES|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=SNES|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shield of Strength]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's Shield|Shield of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield|Evil Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|GBC|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=GBC|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shield of Strength|Heal Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's Shield|Loto Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield|Evil Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Mobile|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=Mobile|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Power shield]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

===Helmets===
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Helmet of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|SNES|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=SNES|equipmentType=Helmets}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Helmet of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|GBC|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=GBC|equipmentType=Helmets}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Helmet of Erdrick|Loto Helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic hat]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Mobile|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=Mobile|equipmentType=Helmets}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

==Trivia==
*Only main hero who cannot use magic of any kind.
*Like many of the main heroes in the series, he is a silent protagonist.
*He can reach a maximum level of 50.
*In the Japanese version of the game, he is depicted as the tallest of the cousins.
*In the artwork for the American [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of the game, he is still wearing Erdrick's signature blue armor, but the shield had been changed from blue to red.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQII_Hero.png|Famicom art
Image:DQII_Hero_Chibi-style.png|
Image:Old Man of the Spring.png
Image:DQII Trio leaping.png
Image:DQII Trio Falling.png
Image:DQII Hero Windbreaker.png|Wearing the [[Windbreaker]]
Image:Tectonic plate old.jpg|Wearing the Tectonic plate
Image:ErdrickArmor.png|Wearing Erdrick's armor
Image:ErdrickHelmet.png|Wearing Erdrick's helmet
Image:March Dragon Quest detail.png|"March Dragon Quest" detail
Image:DQII Trio.png|The prince with his cousins
Image:DQII Ras Mirror.png|Using [[Ra's mirror]] to remove the curse from the princess
Image:DQII Trio Soaring.png|Using the Windbreaker to soar
Image:Conflagation.jpg|
Image:DQI + II_Prince of Midenhall.png|Prince of Midenhall
Image:DQI+II_Prince of Midenhall.png|''Dragon Quest I + II''
Image:DQI+II Hero sharpening sword.png|''Dragon Quest I + II''
Image:DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 3.png|
Image:DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 8.png|
Image:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road'' (second from right)
Image:Monster Battle Victory DQ II group.png|''Monster Battle Victory''
Image:DQ2Herosofubi.jpg|<center>The Prince of Midenhall, from the [[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]] merchandise series.</center>
Image:DQH Lazarel Midenhall.jpg|[[Lazarel]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall
Image:DQH Teresa Midenhall.jpg|[[Teresa]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall
File:FinalSmashHeroes.png|II's Hero in the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]'s Final Smash.
</gallery></center>

==References==
{{Wikia}}

{{Hero}}
{{DQII}}
{{SSBU}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest II characters]]
[[Category:Party members]]

Hero (Dragon Quest II)

2601:645:680:24B1:C0F6:27CE:FB07:19F2 — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:54:03 GMT

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{{Character
|Image=[[File:DQIIHero.png|300px|center]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq2hero-sprite-NES.gif|32px|class=pixels]]
|Name = "Hero"
|Game = ''Dragon Quest II''
|Japanese name = ローレシアの王子
|Roumaji = Rōreshia no Ouji
|Class = Hero
|Race = Human
|Age = 16
|Family = [[Erdrick]] (ancestor) [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|Hero]] (ancestor) [[Princess Gwaelin]] (ancestor) [[Prince of Cannock]] (cousin) [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (cousin)
|Voice Actor = [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] ([[Dragon Quest II CD Theater|CD Theater]])
}}

The '''Hero''' of ''Dragon Quest II'', also known as the '''Prince of Midenhall''' or the '''Prince of Lorasia''' (ローレシアの王子), is one of the three playable characters from ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. He is a descendant of [[Erdrick]] who responds to the sudden rising threat of [[Hargon]]. He inherited all of his ancestor's physical strength, but unlike his cousins the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], he cannot use magic, and as such is the only ''Dragon Quest'' main hero who doesn't possess any magical ability. The Japanese version depicts the Prince of Midenhall as a man of convictions who is determined to protect his [[Midenhall|kingdom]] and his world. This also holds true in the American version.

The name given to the hero in the Japanese [[Dragon Quest II CD Theater|CD theater]] drama and novelizations is '''Allen''' (アレン).

==Appearance and Personality==
The Hero wears blue for the most part, though the goggles that rest on his helmet are brown. He wears a blue tunic over form-fitting black clothing, blue shoes with light blue socks, and blue gloves. Across his chest is a swordbelt with a scabbard attached to the back. He also wears a brown belt around his waist with a small brown pouch on it and a belt buckle in the shape of [[Emblem of Erdrick|Erdrick's symbol]]. His sword is typical aside from the hand cover built into the hilt, and his shield is adorned with Erdrick's symbol.

Even though the Hero is a silent protagonist and his personality is open for the player to define, a strong sense of justice can be seen in the beginning of the game, as he sets out to stop [[Hargon]]'s evil cult without so much as a "But thou must" question from the King.

Although the Hero is the only nameable character, he remains equal in stature with his 2 companions in ''Dragon Quest II'', the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. All 3 are descendants of Erdrick. This varies from other games in the series where only the hero is of notable birth compared to his party companions.

==Stats==
''SNES & GBC versions''
{| 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 || 50
|-
| HP || 28 || 238
|-
| MP || 0 || 0
|-
| Strength || 5 || 160
|-
| Agility || 4 || 140
|-
| Resilience || 2 || 73
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Copper Sword]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}

''Android and iOS versions''
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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 || 50
|-
| HP || 28 || 238
|-
| MP || 0 || 0
|-
| Strength || 5 || 203
|-
| Agility || 4 || 147
|-
| Resilience || 2 || 129
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Copper Sword]], [[Plain clothes]]
|}

==Equipment==
As the most physically powerful of the trio, the Prince of Midenhall has access to the widest range of weapons and armor. He can equip every weapon and piece of armor available, including heavier ones that his cousins cannot use, such as the [[Sledgehammer]]. This means he is also the only character who has access to the legendary [[Erdrick Equipment|Erdrick's equipment]], and as such, should use them when facing [[Hargon]].

===Weapons===
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sword of ruin|Sword of destruction]]|statModifier=Attack +93}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|SNES|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bamboo pole]]|statModifier=Attack +2}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain sickle]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel broadsword|Steel sword]]|statModifier=Attack +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sledgehammer|Giant hammer]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's sword|Sword of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane|Dragon killer]]|statModifier=Attack +55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Aurora blade|Light sword]]|statModifier=Attack +70}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thunderbolt blade|Thunder sword]]|statModifier=Attack +95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sword of ruin|Sword of destruction]]|statModifier=Attack +105}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wizard's staff|wizard's wand]]|statModifier=Attack +27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of thunder]]|statModifier=Attack +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon sword]]|statModifier=Attack +7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|GBC|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Stick]]|statModifier=Attack +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Club]]|statModifier=Attack +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Divine dagger|Knife]]|statModifier=Attack +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain sickle|Sickle]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Lance|Spear]]|statModifier=Attack +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel broadsword|Steel Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sledgehammer|Hammer]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's sword|Loto Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane|Dragon Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Aurora blade|Light Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +70}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thunderbolt blade|Thunder Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sword of ruin|Devil Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +105}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wizard's staff|Wizard Wand]]|statModifier=Attack +27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of thunder|Bolt Staff]]|statModifier=Attack +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Mobile|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=Mobile|equipmentType=Weapon}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cypress stick]]|statModifier=Attack +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Oaken club]]|statModifier=Attack +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Divine dagger]]|statModifier=Attack +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain sickle]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron lance]]|statModifier=Attack +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel broadsword]]|statModifier=Attack +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sledgehammer]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's sword]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane]]|statModifier=Attack +55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Aurora blade]]|statModifier=Attack +70}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thunderbolt blade]]|statModifier=Attack +95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sword of ruin]]|statModifier=Attack +105}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wizard's staff]]|statModifier=Attack +27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of thunder]]|statModifier=Attack +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon blade]]|statModifier=Attack +7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

===Armor===
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain mail]]|statModifier=Defense +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion|Clothes hiding]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full plate armor]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armor]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mink Mantle|Mink coat]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tectonic plate|Armor of Gaia]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's armour|Armor of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gremlin's armor]]|statModifier=Defense +50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|SNES|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion|Clothes hiding]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armor]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mink Mantle|Mink coat]]|statModifier=Defense +60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tectonic plate|Gaia armor]]|statModifier=Defense +47}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flowing dress|Water flying cloth]]|statModifier=Defense +65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's armour]]|statModifier=Defense +75}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gremlin's armor]]|statModifier=Defense +87}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|GBC|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=GBC|equipmentType=Armor}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain Mail]]|statModifier=Defense +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion|Evade Cloak]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tectonic plate|Gaia Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +47}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mink Mantle|Fur Coat]]|statModifier=Defense +60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flowing dress|Water Robe]]|statModifier=Defense +65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's armour|Loto Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +75}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wailer's mail|Devil Armor]]|statModifier=Defense +87}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Mobile|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=Mobile|equipmentType=Armor}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Clothes]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather armor]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain mail]]|statModifier=Defense +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full plate armour]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armour]]|statModifier=Defense +42}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tectonic plate]]|statModifier=Defense +47}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mink Mantle]]|statModifier=Defense +60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flowing dress]]|statModifier=Defense +65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's armour]]|statModifier=Defense +75}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wailer's mail]]|statModifier=Defense +87}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

===Shields===
{{VersionTabs|NES|{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=NES|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shield of Strength]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's Shield|Shield of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield|Evil Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|SNES|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=SNES|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shield of Strength]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's Shield|Shield of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield|Evil Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|GBC|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=GBC|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shield of Strength|Heal Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's Shield|Loto Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield|Evil Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Mobile|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=Mobile|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel shield]]|statModifier=Defense +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Power shield]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's Shield]]|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

===Helmets===
{{VersionTabs|NES|{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=NES|equipmentType=Helmets}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Helmet of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]|statModifier=Defense +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|SNES|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=SNES|equipmentType=Helmets}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Helmet of Erdrick]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|GBC|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=GBC|equipmentType=Helmets}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Helmet of Erdrick|Loto Helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic hat]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Mobile|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest II|subtitle=Mobile|equipmentType=Helmets}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Erdrick's helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}

==Trivia==
*Only main hero who cannot use magic of any kind.
*Like many of the main heroes in the series, he is a silent protagonist.
*He can reach a maximum level of 50.
*In the Japanese version of the game, he is depicted as the tallest of the cousins.
*In the artwork for the American [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of the game, he is still wearing Erdrick's signature blue armor, but the shield had been changed from blue to red.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQII_Hero.png|Famicom art
Image:DQII_Hero_Chibi-style.png|
Image:Old Man of the Spring.png
Image:DQII Trio leaping.png
Image:DQII Trio Falling.png
Image:DQII Hero Windbreaker.png|Wearing the [[Windbreaker]]
Image:Tectonic plate old.jpg|Wearing the Tectonic plate
Image:ErdrickArmor.png|Wearing Erdrick's armor
Image:ErdrickHelmet.png|Wearing Erdrick's helmet
Image:March Dragon Quest detail.png|"March Dragon Quest" detail
Image:DQII Trio.png|The prince with his cousins
Image:DQII Ras Mirror.png|Using [[Ra's mirror]] to remove the curse from the princess
Image:DQII Trio Soaring.png|Using the Windbreaker to soar
Image:Conflagation.jpg|
Image:DQI + II_Prince of Midenhall.png|Prince of Midenhall
Image:DQI+II_Prince of Midenhall.png|''Dragon Quest I + II''
Image:DQI+II Hero sharpening sword.png|''Dragon Quest I + II''
Image:DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 3.png|
Image:DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 8.png|
Image:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road'' (second from right)
Image:Monster Battle Victory DQ II group.png|''Monster Battle Victory''
Image:DQ2Herosofubi.jpg|<center>The Prince of Midenhall, from the [[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]] merchandise series.</center>
Image:DQH Lazarel Midenhall.jpg|[[Lazarel]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall
Image:DQH Teresa Midenhall.jpg|[[Teresa]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall
File:FinalSmashHeroes.png|II's Hero in the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]'s Final Smash.
</gallery></center>

==References==
{{Wikia}}

{{Hero}}
{{DQII}}
{{SSBU}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest II characters]]
[[Category:Party members]]

Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)

2601:645:680:24B1:C0F6:27CE:FB07:19F2 — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:51:03 GMT

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{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|Image=[[File:DQVIII_Hero_artwork.png|240px|center]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=主人公
|Roumaji=Shujinkō
|Title= Captain of the Guard
|Class=Hero
|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Age=20
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father) [[Xia]] (mother) Chen Mui (grandfather) King [[Clavius]] (uncle) 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] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
|}}
The '''Hero''' of ''Dragon Quest VIII'' is a 20 year-old low-ranking royal guardsman at [[Trodain|Castle Trodain]], before becoming a refugee of the kingdom in the prologue of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. He was one of the small band who survived [[Dhoulmagus]]' deadly attack, along with King [[Trode]], [[Princess Medea|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 PS2 version of the game, as well as in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of ''Dragon Quest VIII'' 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 [[sword]]s, [[spear]]s and [[Boomerang weapon family|boomerang]]s. With the help of his trusty companion Munchie, he is also able to unleash [[List_of_cheeses_in_Dragon_Quest_VIII|breaths]] with various effects with the help of cheese.

==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 first Hero in the series whose outfit can be changed in the game if he wears certain pieces of equipment.

==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 [[Clavius|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 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]], [[Medea]], and [[Yangus]]. The hero is eventually joined by [[Jessica]] 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. If you give Munchie [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|cheese items]], he gains special abilities. 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.

==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 has a 25% resistance to zap

==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===
{|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
|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===
{|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"|[[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===
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|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===
{|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"|[[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="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 is learned at level 70 in the 3DS version and deals 375~450 damage.

==Equipment==
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==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 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==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
VIII's hero is set to appear as a costume for the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], along with 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]].

==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 ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''.
* In the international versions of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Hero.

==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]] ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Version]] only.).
Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
</gallery></center>

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Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)

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{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|Image=[[File:DQVIII_Hero_artwork.png|240px|center]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=主人公
|Roumaji=Shujinkō
|Title= Captain of the Guard
|Class=Hero
|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Age=20
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father) [[Xia]] (mother) Chen Mui (grandfather) King [[Clavius]] (uncle) 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] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
|}}
The '''Hero''' of Dragon Quest VIII is a 20 year-old low-ranking royal guardsman at [[Trodain|Castle Trodain]], before becoming a refugee of the kingdom in the prologue of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. He was one of the small band who survived [[Dhoulmagus]]' deadly attack, along with King [[Trode]], [[Princess Medea|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 PS2 version of the game, as well as in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of ''Dragon Quest VIII'' 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 [[sword]]s, [[spear]]s and [[Boomerang weapon family|boomerang]]s. With the help of his trusty companion Munchie, he is also able to unleash [[List_of_cheeses_in_Dragon_Quest_VIII|breaths]] with various effects with the help of cheese.

==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 first Hero in the series whose outfit can be changed in the game if he wears certain pieces of equipment.

==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 [[Clavius|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 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]], [[Medea]], and [[Yangus]]. The hero is eventually joined by [[Jessica]] 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. If you give Munchie [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|cheese items]], he gains special abilities. 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.

==Stats==
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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 || 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 has a 25% resistance to zap

==Abilities==
===Sword===
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|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Name'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''MP'''
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|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="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
|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===
{|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"|[[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 is learned at level 70 in the 3DS version and deals 375~450 damage.

==Equipment==
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{{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=[[Swallowtail]]|statModifier=Attack +53}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sandstorm Spear]]|statModifier=Attack +67}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane]]|statModifier=Attack +72}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Über Double-edged Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +76}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Miracle Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +80}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon Slayer]]|statModifier=Attack +83}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Demon Spear]]|statModifier=Attack +86}}
{{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}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Helmets|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bandana]]|statModifier=Defense +1}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Hat]]|statModifier=Defense +3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Turban]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Feathered Cap]]|statModifier=Defense +9}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +16}}
{{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]]|statModifier=Defense +33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mythril Helm]]|statModifier=Defense +38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Great Helm]]|statModifier=Defense +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragovian Helm]]|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}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+11}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+17}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+24}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full Plate Armour]]|statModifier=Defense+39}}
{{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|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest VIII|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Accessories}}
{{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 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 Ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Templar Captain's Ring]]|statModifier=Attack +10 Wisdom +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Titan Belt]]|statModifier=Attack +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tough Guy Tattoo]]|statModifier=Attack +8}}
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==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 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==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
VIII's hero is set to appear as a costume for the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], along with 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]].

==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 ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''.
* In the international versions of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Hero.

==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]] ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Version]] only.).
Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
</gallery></center>

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Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)

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{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|Image=[[File:DQVIII_Hero_artwork.png|240px|center]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=主人公
|Roumaji=Shujinkō
|Title= Captain of the Guard
|Class=Hero
|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Age=20
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father) [[Xia]] (mother) Chen Mui (grandfather) King [[Clavius]] (uncle) 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] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
|}}
The '''Hero of Dragon Quest VIII''' is a 20 year-old low-ranking royal guardsman at [[Trodain|Castle Trodain]], before becoming a refugee of the kingdom in the prologue of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. He was one of the small band who survived [[Dhoulmagus]]' deadly attack, along with King [[Trode]], [[Princess Medea|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 PS2 version of the game, as well as in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of '''Dragon Quest VIII''' 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 [[sword]]s, [[spear]]s and [[Boomerang weapon family|boomerang]]s. With the help of his trusty companion Munchie, he is also able to unleash [[List_of_cheeses_in_Dragon_Quest_VIII|breaths]] with various effects with the help of cheese.

==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 first Hero in the series whose outfit can be changed in the game if he wears certain pieces of equipment.

==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 [[Clavius|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 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]], [[Medea]], and [[Yangus]]. The hero is eventually joined by [[Jessica]] 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. If you give Munchie [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|cheese items]], he gains special abilities. 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.

==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 has a 25% resistance to zap

==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===
{|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
|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===
{|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"|[[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===
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|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===
{|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"|[[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===
{|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"|'''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 is learned at level 70 in the 3DS version and deals 375~450 damage.

==Equipment==
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{{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]]|statModifier=Attack +19}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick]] (3DS only)|statModifier=Attack +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron Lance]]|statModifier=Attack +24}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Edged Boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Long Spear]]|statModifier=Attack +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Reinforced Boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel Broadsword]]|statModifier=Attack +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon Blade]]|statModifier=Attack +37}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Holy Lance]]|statModifier=Attack +39}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Platinum Sword]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Battle Fork]]|statModifier=Attack +42}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
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==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 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==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
VIII's hero is set to appear as a costume for the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], along with 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]].

==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 ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''.
* In the international versions of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Hero.

==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]] ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Version]] only.).
Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
</gallery></center>

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Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)

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{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|Image=[[File:DQVIII_Hero_artwork.png|240px|center]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=主人公
|Roumaji=Shujinkō
|Title= Captain of the Guard
|Class=Hero
|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Age=20
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father) [[Xia]] (mother) Chen Mui (grandfather) King [[Clavius]] (uncle) 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] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
|}}
The '''Hero of Dragon Quest VIII''' is a 20 year-old low-ranking royal guardsman at [[Trodain|Castle Trodain]], before becoming a refugee of the kingdom in the prologue of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. He was one of the small band who survived [[Dhoulmagus]]' deadly attack, along with King [[Trode]], [[Princess Medea|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 PS2 version of the game, as well as in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of Dragon Quest VIII 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 [[sword]]s, [[spear]]s and [[Boomerang weapon family|boomerang]]s. With the help of his trusty companion Munchie, he is also able to unleash [[List_of_cheeses_in_Dragon_Quest_VIII|breaths]] with various effects with the help of cheese.

==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 first Hero in the series whose outfit can be changed in the game if he wears certain pieces of equipment.

==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 [[Clavius|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 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]], [[Medea]], and [[Yangus]]. The hero is eventually joined by [[Jessica]] 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. If you give Munchie [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|cheese items]], he gains special abilities. 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.

==Stats==
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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 || 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 has a 25% resistance to zap

==Abilities==
===Sword===
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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"|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="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
|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="10%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Points'''
|valign="top" width="5%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
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|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 is learned at level 70 in the 3DS version and deals 375~450 damage.

==Equipment==
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==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 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==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
VIII's hero is set to appear as a costume for the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], along with 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]].

==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 ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''.
* In the international versions of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Hero.

==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]] ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Version]] only.).
Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
</gallery></center>

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

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Hero (Dragon Quest III)

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{{Character
|Name= "Hero"
|Game= ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|Image=[[Image:Hero3male.png|300px]]
[[Image:Hero3female.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq3hero-sprite-NES.gif|32px|class=pixels]]
|home = [[Aliahan]]
|beginstats =
|appearances= ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road: Victory]]''
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family=[[Ortega]] (father) {{spoiler|start}}[[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] (descendant) [[Prince of Midenhall]] (descendant) [[Prince of Cannock]] (descendant) [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (descendant){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0585640/ Hikaru Midorikawa] ([[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]]) 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 ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of Dragon Quest III has been given the default name '''Asuru''' in order to differentiate him from the other three Heroes appearing in the game.

==Background==
In ''III'' the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from their home [[Aliahan]] on their sixteenth birthday in order to follow in the footsteps of their brave father [[Ortega]] to defeat the [[Demon Lord|archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. 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 [[Zoma]], the hero travels through the [[Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

==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 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, and giving her knee-length yellow stockings instead of pants, as well as elbow length yellow sleeves.

==Lineage==
In ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|the Hero]]. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.

In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', the origins of the hero are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

==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 all remakes of the game, 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 a true jack-of-all-trades in any case, being able to fulfill a variety of different roles in combat, such as being a powerful physical attacker or dedicated healer. The hero is not able to change classes like other characters in the game. 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.

==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.

==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 || 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 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.
|}

==Items Iconography==
In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. See the ''[[Erdrick Equipment]]'' article for more detail.

====Erdrick’s sword====
This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Quest II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Quest III]]'').

====Erdrick’s Armour====
The most powerful armour in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armour of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'' and as Auroral Armour in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.

====The Shield of Erdrick====
The Hero's Shield was discovered in the [[Nail Mark]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. It is called the Shield of Erdrick only in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', as it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.

====The Helmet of Erdrick====
This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', as there is no specific helm referred to as such in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. In the remakes the player can acquire ''[[Ortega's helmet]]'', which bears a distinct similarity to Erdrick's helmet from ''II''.

====[[Emblem of Erdrick|Erdrick’s Emblem]]====
An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]]. In ''III'', the emblem is referred to as the [[Sacred amulet]].

====Erdrick's Tablet====
A message written in stone by Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

<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>

==Other Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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 clothes]]
*[[Aliahan headpiece]]
*[[Aliahan trousers]]
*[[Aliahan boots]]
*[[Aliahan gloves]]

===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
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.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
III's hero is set to appear 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]].

==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 with Barry Kahn from ''Dragon Ball Super'' as well as Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.

==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|
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
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|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory''
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|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
</gallery></center>

==Videos==
{{#ev:youtube|5mK4YwR63yo|300}}''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory]]'' finishing move

==References==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

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