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|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Age=18
|Age=18
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father)<br>[[Xia]] (mother)<br>Chen Mui (grandfather)<br>[[Clavius|King Clavius]] (uncle)<br>[[Charmles|Prince Charmles]] (cousin)<br>Princess [[Medea]] (potential wife)<br> [[Trode]] (potential father-in-law)<br> {{Jessica}} (potential wife)<br> {{Rosalind}} (potential mother-in-law){{spoiler|end}}
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father)<br>[[Xia]] (mother)<br>Chen Mui (grandfather)<br>[[Clavius|King Clavius]] (uncle)<br>[[Charmles|Prince Charmles]] (cousin)<br>Princess [[Medea]] (potential wife)<br> [[Trode]] (potential father-in-law<br>{{Jessica}} (potential wife)<br> {{Rosalind}} (potential mother-in-law){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor= [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2569233/ Yuki Kaji] ({{SSB5}})
|Voice Actor= [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2569233/ Yuki Kaji] ({{SSB5}})
|}}
|}}
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====Munchie====
====Munchie====
[[File:DQVIII Munchie.png|thumb|250px|Munchie]]
[[File:DQVIII Munchie.png|thumb|250px|Munchie]]
The Hero carries around his pet, Munchie, wherever he goes. A highly intelligent Pig-Rat, Munchie is capable of entering small spaces and exploring areas the party would otherwise have no access to, allowing the player to temporarily control him. If you give Munchie {{Cheese}}, he gains special abilities. However, this can only be done twice per battle. Munchie rides in the pocket of The Hero's coat most of the time. Munchie will show his [[Chen Mui|true significance]] only after the game.
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 8}}would otherwise have no access to, allowing the player to temporarily control him. If you give Munchie {{Cheese}}, he gains special abilities. However, this can only be done twice per battle. Munchie rides in the pocket of The Hero's coat most of the time. Munchie will show his [[Chen Mui|true significance]] only after the game.
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
====Stats====
====Stats====
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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Soldier's sword]], [[Plain clothes]], [[Bandana]]
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Soldier's sword]], [[Plain clothes]], [[Bandana]]
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*The Hero also possesses a 25% resistance to [[zap]]-based spells and abilities and a near total immunity to [[Curses]]
*The Hero also possesses a 25% resistance to [[zap]]-based spells and abilities and a near total immunity to [[Curses]].


====Spells====
====Spells====
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|2
|2
|6
|6
|party
|{{Party 8}}
|no
|no
|Teleports player back to dungeon entrance.
|Teleports player back to dungeon entrance.
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|Yes
|Yes
| --
| --
|Inflicts up to 207~239 lightning damage to a group.
|Inflicts up to 207~239 [[lightning]] damage to a group.
|God of the sword
|God of the sword
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|-
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|Yes
|Yes
| --
| --
|Inflicts up to 271~331 lightning damage to a group.
|Inflicts up to 271~331 [[lightning]] damage to a group.
|None
|None
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*Requires 100 points in both swords and courage.
*Requires 100 points in both {{Sword}}s and Courage.


===={{Spear}}s====
===={{Spear}}s====
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|Yes
|Yes
|First hit
|First hit
|Skewers 3~4 targets at half strength per jab.
|Skewers 3~4 targets at Half {{Strength}} per jab.
|Famed lancer
|Famed lancer
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|-
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|Yes
|Yes
|First hit
|First hit
|Strike/rock damage with decreasing range: 80% -> 64% -> 56% -> 40% -> 25% -> 16%.<br>Chance for [[Demon spear]]'s effect to trigger on each enemy.
|[[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] damage with decreasing range: 80% -> 64% -> 56% -> 40% -> 25% -> 16%.<br>Chance for [[Demon spear]]'s effect to trigger on each enemy.
|Star lancer
|Star lancer
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|-
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|Yes
|Yes
|First hit
|First hit
|The first enemy is hit twice. Strike/rock element.
|The first enemy is hit twice. [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] element.
|None
|None
|-
|-
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|Yes
|Yes
|First hit
|First hit
|80% strength, but damage does not decrease per bonked monster. Strike/rock element.
|80% {{Strength}}, but damage does not decrease per bonked monster. [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] element.
|Big boomer
|Big boomer
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|-
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|Yes
|Yes
| First hit
| First hit
|120% damage, does not decrease per monster. Strike/rock element.
|120% damage, does not decrease per monster. [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] element.
|Boomer lord
|Boomer lord
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|-
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|Yes
|Yes
| --
| --
|8-20 strike/rock damage to a group of enemies.
|8-20 [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] damage to a group of enemies.
|Brawny brawler
|Brawny brawler
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|-
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|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|Inflicts 150%  strike/rock damage.
|Inflicts 150%  [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] damage.
|Black belt brawler
|Black belt brawler
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|-
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|Yes
|Yes
| --
| --
|Inflicts 72-104 strike/rock damage on all enemies.
|Inflicts 72-104 [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] damage on all enemies.
|Fabled fighter
|Fabled fighter
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| --
| --
| --
| --
|Cures party of {{Sleep}} and {{Paralyze}}d status changes.
|Cures {{Party 8}} of {{Sleep}} and {{Paralyze}}d status changes.
|Brave
|Brave
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|None
|None
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|}
*Requires 100 points in both swords and courage
*Requires 100 points in both {{Sword}}s and Courage.


====Skill Tips====
====Skill Tips====
'''{{Sword}}s''' pay off if the player is focusing on dealing extra damage, such as with ''[[Dragon Slash]]'' (9 points) and ''[[Falcon Slash]]'' (52 points) being particularly useful. If the player accumulates 100 points in swords and courage, the almighty [[Gigagash]] is learned--although this does take quite some time to achieve.
'''{{Sword}}s''' pay off if the player is focusing on dealing extra damage, such as with ''[[Dragon Slash]]'' (9 points) and ''[[Falcon Slash]]'' (52 points) being particularly useful. If the player accumulates 100 points in {{Sword}}s and Courage, the almighty [[Gigagash]] is learned--although this does take quite some time to achieve.


'''{{Spear}}s''' are ideal for hunters of metal 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.
'''{{Spear}}s''' 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.
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* ‡[[3DS]] version only.
* ‡[[3DS]] version only.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
The Hero's pet Munchie appears as an obtainable SS rank monster, alongside [[Trode]].
The Hero's pet Munchie appears as an obtainable SS rank {{MFamilird}}, alongside [[Trode]].
 
==={{SSB5}}===
==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''VIII'', under the name Eight, appears as one of four {{Hero Smash}}es, alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]''. He wields the {{Dragovian king sword}} and {{Dragovian shield}}. Unlike in his home game, Eight does not retain his curse immunity in ''Ultimate'', presumably because of his status as an alternate character and/or for gameplay balance.
The Hero of {{VIII}}, under the name Eight, appears as one of four {{Hero Smash}}es, alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]''. He wields the {{Dragovian king sword}} and {{Dragovian shield}}. Unlike in his home game, Eight does not retain his curse immunity in ''Ultimate'', presumably because of his status as an alternate character and/or for gameplay balance.


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


==Trivia==
==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.
*In the {{PS2}} version of the game, when The Hero's [[Tension]] is maxed, his appearance changes drastically. His bandana flies off and his hair spikes up, making him resemble Super Saiyan Son Goku of ''Dragon Ball Z'' fame. This little feature was added to the Western release of the game, as a shoutout to fans of Toriyama's work.
*Munchie is an obtainable monster in {{DQMJ2P}}.
*Munchie is an obtainable monster in {{DQMJ2P}}.
*In the international versions of {{DQ11}}, the {{Luminary}} can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Protagonist of ''VIII''.
*In the international versions of {{DQ11}}, the {{Luminary}} can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Protagonist of {{VIII}}.
*While designing the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' version of The Hero, series creator Masahiro Sakurai specifically requested permission from Square-Enix to include {{Dragon Quest VIII}}'s Hero as an alternate costume, due to the game being the most popular entry in the West and its role in reintroducing the series to American and European audiences.
*While designing the {{SSB5}} version of The Hero, series creator Masahiro Sakurai specifically requested permission from Square-Enix to include {{Dragon Quest VIII}}'s Hero as an alternate costume, due to the game being the most popular entry in the West and its role in reintroducing the series to American and European audiences.
**In ''Ultimate,'' Eight is given a voice (albeit largely for various wordless expressions of exertion or pain). His voice actor is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yūki_Kaji Yūki Kaji], a popular Japanese VA and singer. According to Masahiro Sakurai, Kaji was very excited to play Eight, and considered roles in both ''Dragon Quest'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' to be two of his dream jobs.
**In ''Ultimate,'' Eight is given a voice (albeit largely for various wordless expressions of exertion or pain). His voice actor is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yūki_Kaji Yūki Kaji], a popular Japanese VA and singer. According to Masahiro Sakurai, Kaji was very excited to play Eight, and considered roles in both ''Dragon Quest'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' to be two of his dream jobs.


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Dragovian equipment set 3ds.JPG|Hero wearing the [[Dragovian Equipment]].
Dragovian equipment set 3ds.JPG|Hero wearing the [[Dragovian Equipment]].
DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Metal king armour]], [[Metal king shield|Shield]] and [[Metal king helm|Helm]].
DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Metal king armour]], [[Metal king shield|Shield]] and [[Metal king helm|Helm]].
DQVIII Hero Gothic.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Gothic mitre]] and [[Gothic vestment]]. ({{3DS}} Version only)
DQVIII Hero Gothic.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Gothic mitre]] and [[Gothic vestment]]. ({{3DS}} version only)
DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}.
DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}.
SSBU TerryAlt.png|Alternate costume based on [[Terry]].
SSBU TerryAlt.png|Alternate costume based on [[Terry]].
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{{DQVIII}}
{{DQVIII}}
{{SSBU}}
{{SSBU}}
[[Category:Royalty]]
[[Category:Royalty]]
[[Category:Party members]]
[[Category:Party members]]
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