Hendrik

"Once the master and commander of the armies of Heliodor, Hendrik's unwavering loyalty was expertly exploited by the monstrous Mordegon. These days, he is the hero of the people of the Last Bastion thanks to his tireless efforts in securing their safety. His beard is his little homage to King Carnelian's fantastic facial hair. "

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Hendrik
Dragon Quest XI
Sprite(s)
Japanese name	グレイグ
Romaji	Gureigu
Title	General
Class	Paladin with Gladiator traits
Race	Human
Age	36
Voice actor	Rikiya Koyama (Japanese, Rivals, XI S) Yūko Sanpei (Japanese, child voice, XI S) John Hopkins (English)

Hendrik (グレイグ, Gureigu) is a character from Dragon Quest XI.

He is the general of the Kingdom of Heliodor. Despite his antagonism towards the Luminary and his traveling companions early in the game, Hendrik eventually has a change of heart and joins the party as the Luminary's sworn shield.

In combat, Hendrik is capable of wielding both one-handed Swords and Greatswords, as well as Axes and can even dual wield one-handed Swords and Axes.

Appearance and Personality

Hendrik is a tall and powerfully built man with sharp features and blue-green eyes. He has shoulder-length light purple hair with a single strand hanging over the left side of his face, as well as a goatee. Hendrik was born in the kingdom of Zwaardsrust, which was founded by the legendary Warrior King Drustan. He has fond memories of his birthplace before its destruction. As Heliodor's general, he wears an ornate suit of black knight's armor decorated with gold edges over chainmail, black gauntlets over leather gloves, black trousers, and black greaves worn over a tall pair of black leather boots. There is an insignia of a golden two-headed eagle, the symbol of Heliodor, emblazoned on the front of his breastplate. He wears a long black cape with red lining, which is attached to his armor and he carries a two-handed sword on his back in a scabbard. The golden two-headed eagle is also embroidered on the back of Hendrik's cape.

When he joins the party, Hendrik eschews his black knight's armor, instead wearing a long padded tabard quartered sky blue and dark blue over a yellow turtleneck sweater, black trousers, and a pair of tall leather boots. He also wears a pair of leather gloves, and two leather belts, one around his waist and the other across his chest. His armor was designed by Jasper, his fellow knight. Like the other party members, he is able to change his appearance with a variety of different costumes, including being able to wear his old Heliodorian set of armor.

Hendrik is known for his strong sense of duty and loyalty to the kingdom of Heliodor, and he is unrivaled in swordsmanship. He has defeated countless monsters in the service of his kingdom and is willing to lay down his life to protect his liege. He is childhood friends with both Jasper and Jade and spent his youth training in Puerto Valor under the tutelage of Don Rodrigo alongside Sylvando. Hendrik was shocked to discover that his fellow trainee had become a traveling performer rather than a knight like himself. According to Sylvando, Hendrik was not innately talented in swordsmanship and trained diligently day and night in order to achieve his skill. His daily routine is training and walking with his horse, Obsidian, a large jet-black stallion. He relieves stress by reading books, which he often does around the campfire.

Despite his serious personality, Hendrik is secretly a connoisseur of the Ogler's Digest series of magazines, much like Rab. His favorite thing about himself is his facial hair, which he grew in imitation of King Carnelian. Hendrik's favorite type of food is any kind of mushroom and his prized possessions are his token of fealty and the Shield of Heliodor. The thing he wants most is a new whetstone. He is allergic to cats and has trouble with insects. Hendrik has trouble imagining what life would be like not being a knight. But if peace is achieved, he would like to settle down in a small village and raise a field of wheat, something which always reminds him of his birthplace.

Appearances

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Base stats

Attribute	Starting Stats	Maximum Stats	Skills
Level	36	99	-
HP	368	800	-
MP	103	310	-
Strength	132	400	+20
Agility	53	180	-
Resilience	61	240	+40
Magical Might	0	0	-
Magical Mending	121	310	+20
Deftness	55	180	-
Charm	144	300	-
Pep boost	Strength +20% (40%), resilience +20% (40%) Critical rate up (critical rate further increased) Parenthesis accounts for pep-up power-up bonuses.
Initial gear	Hendrik's greatsword, Heavy armour, Token of fealty Heliodorian sword, Cavalier cleaver (in inventory)

Hendrik joins the party with 73 skill points that can be freely allocated.

Spells

Name	MP	Level	Target	Description
Buff	3	36	One ally	NA
Midheal	6	36	One ally	NA
Kabuff	6	36	All allies	NA
Magic Barrier	4	36	All allies	NA
Moreheal	12	37	One ally	NA
Kerplunk	All	65	All	NA

Character builder

Swords

Name	MP	Points	Target	Pep	Info	Oomph
Flame Slash	2	3	--	--	120% (plus 5) fire damage to one enemy	Yes
Attack Power When Wielding +3	--	4	--	--	NA	--
Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%	--	6	--	--	NA	--
Sword Stance	2	7	--	--	Increases parrying chance by 33%	--
Attack Power When Wielding +6	--	10	--	--	NA	--
Dragon Slash	2	10	--	--	200% (plus 10) damage to Dragon family monsters	Yes
Metal Slash	2	12	--	--	1~2 damage to Metal slimes, cannot miss	--
Pep Chance +5%	--	12	--	--	NA	--
Miracle Slash	4	16	--	--	Restores at least 20 HP per slash.	--

Shields

Name	MP	Points	Target	Pep	Info	Oomph
Block rate increases by 2%.	--	6	--	--	NA	--
Immense Defence	3	6	--	--	Raises base block chance to 50% for two turns, stacks with bonuses.	--
Defence +10	--	7	--	--	NA	--
Blockenspiel	3	9	--	--	Defend and attack at half Strength.	--
Block chance increases by 4%.	--	12	--	--	NA	--
Holy Impregnable	5	14	--	--	Raises resistance to all ailments but instant death for 5 turns.	--
Defense +30	--	16	--	--	--	--
Back Atcha	12	16	--	--	Physical attacks are deflected to a random enemy.	--
Desperate Measures	10	20	--	--	Blocks critical hits and critical spells for four turns.	--

Greatswords

Name	MP	Points	Target	Pep	Info	Oomph
Greatsword Guard	2	3	--	--	Increases parrying chance by 33% for four turns.	--
Attack Power When Wielding +5.	--	4	--	--	NA	--
Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%.	--	6	--	--	NA	--
Helichopter	4	7	Group	Yes	Full damage to a group of enemies.	First hit
Attack Power When Wielding +15.	--	12	--	--	NA	--
Frost Fangs	10	12	Group	Yes	Up to 130~140 ice damage to a group of enemies, 25% chance to stun each.	Yes
Cutting Edge	8	10	One	Yes	157%~225% damage to a single enemy, cannot Critical Hit.	Yes
Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +3%.	--	12	--	--	NA	--
Unbridled Blade	16	25	One	Yes	290%~310% damage to a single enemy, cannot Critical Hit.	Yes
Attack Power When Wielding +10.	--	10	--	--	NA	--

Axes

Name	MP	Points	Target	Pep	Info	Oomph
Attack Power When Wielding +5.	--	4	--	--	--	--
Helm Splitter	3	6	--	Yes	120% damage, 50% chance to lower a foe's Defence by 50%.	Yes
Attack Power When Wielding +10.	--	7	--	--	--	--
Parallax	10	9	--	Yes	300% damage, 25% chance to Paralyse a foe.	Yes
Attack Power When Wielding +20.	--	13	--	--	--	--
Scrap Mettle	9	16	--	Yes	150% damage, 50% chance to lower target's Defence by 75%.	Yes
Hatchet Man	4	16	--	No	50% chance to land a Critical Hit, unaffected by Dazzle or Evasion.	No
Axes of Evil	16	20	--	Yes	220% damage, no reduction to multiple foes.	First hit

Heroism

Name	MP	Points	Target	Pep	Info	Oomph
Blind Man's Biff	8	12	--	Yes	Up to 280% damage to a random enemy.	Yes
Resilience +20	--	12	--	--	--	--
Strength +20	--	14	--	--	--	--
Double Up	4	16	--	Yes	Raises attack by 50% and lowers Defence by 50%.	--
Falcon Slash	4	16	--	Yes	Slash twice at full power for 200% damage.	Yes
Double-Edged Slash	6	20	--	Yes	320% damage, user takes 32% recoil damage.	Yes
Gyrfalcon Slash	16	20	--	Yes	Slash four times at full power for 400% damage.	First hit
A Cut Above	8	25	--	Yes	Six strikes at a single enemy for 300% damage.	First hit

Fraternity

Name	MP	Points	Target	Pep	Info	Oomph
Resilience +20	--	12	--	--	--	--
Magical Mending +20	--	12	--	--	--	--
H-Pathy	0	14	--	--	Transfer 30% of current HP to ally.	--
Defending Champion	2	16	--	--	Reduces all damage by 90% for one turn.	--
Forbearance	0	16	--	--	Covers the party for one turn..	--
Kazing	24	20	--	--	Restore one ally to life.	--
Hurt Converter	16	20	--	--	Recovers 50% of damage dealt to an enemy for four turns.	--
Pep chance +10%	--	20	--	--	--	--

Equipment

WeaponsHelmetsArmorShieldsAccessories

Dragon Quest XI (S: Deffinitive Edition)
Weapon	Modifier(s)
Cypress stick	Attack +7
Soldier's sword	Attack +9
Copper sword	Attack +13
Copper chopper	Attack +15
Bronze sword	Attack +16
Broad sword	Attack +20
Iron broadsword	Attack +20
Rapier	Attack +24
Cast-iron claymore	Attack +28
Bandit blade	Attack +30
Silver rapier	Attack +32
Steel broadsword	Attack +35
Cautery sword	Attack +42
Broader sword	Attack +43
Falcon blade	Attack +45
Black blade	Attack +49
Zombiesbane	Attack +54
Platinum sword	Attack +60
Bastard sword	Attack +61
Heliodorian sword	Attack +61
Cavalier cleaver	Attack +64
Zombie slayer	Attack +65
Aurora blade	Attack +70
Dragonsbane	Attack +72
Ice axe	Attack +72
Carbon steel claymore	Attack +78
Fizzle foil	Attack +80
King axe	Attack +80
Miracle sword	Attack +80
Metal slime sword	Attack +84
Obliteratoriser	Attack +85
Kaiser axe	Attack +86
Fire blade	Attack +87
Banishing blade	Attack +91
Hendrik's greatsword	Attack +91
Avalanche axe	Attack +93
Liquid metal sword	Attack +93
Razer-wing	Attack +93
Über falcon blade	Attack +94
Dragon slayer	Attack +96
Stardust sword	Attack +96
Overlord's axe	Attack +100
Bad axe	Attack +106
Platinum powersword	Attack +108
Conqueror's axe	Attack +111
Inferno blade	Attack +111
Thunderstorm sword	Attack +111
Nightcleaver	Attack +115
Maxi axe	Attack +123
Nebula sword	Attack +123
Demonsbane	Attack +124
Wyrmfang	Attack +131
Apollo's axe	Attack +135
Über miracle sword	Attack +135
Lord's sword	Attack +144
Brimstone blade	Attack +145
Climaxe	Attack +147
Supernova sword	Attack +147
Sword of judgement	Attack +150
Metal gooreatsword	Attack +151
Aristocrat's axe	Attack +158
Kairos cleaver	Attack +160
Metal king sword	Attack +161
Drustan's sword	Attack +163
Liquid metal gooreatsword	Attack +167
Galaxy axe	Attack +182
Hypernova sword	Attack +182
Skysteed sword	Attack +199
Legate's blade	Attack +243
Berserker's blade	Attack +277
Metal king gooreatsword	Attack +285
Brilliant blade	Attack +327

Dragon Quest XI (S: Definitive Edition)
Helmet	Modifier(s)
Bandana	Defense +1
Leather hat	Defense +3
Pointy hat	Defense +5
Feathered cap	Defense +8
Turban	Defense +12
Stone hardhat	Defense +15
Iron helmet	Defense +16
Fur hood	Defense +18
Bronze helmet	Defense +18
Malleable mask	Defense +19
Hermes' hat	Defense +20
Mercury's bandana	Defense +23
Iron mask	Defense +25
Steel helmet	Defense +25
Happy hat	Defense +31
Iron headgear	Defense +32
Papillon mask	Defense +33
Warrior's helm	Defense +35
Platinum headgear	Defense +36
Hades' helm	Defense +37
Thinking cap	Defense +38
Mythril helm	Defense +38
Metal slime helm	Defense +39
Dragon bandana	Defense +41
Raging bull helm	Defense +42
Great helm	Defense +46
Liquid metal helm	Defense +49
Autumn shower hat	Defense +51
Spring breeze hat	Defense +51
Summer cloud hat	Defense +51
Phantom mask	Defense +51
Winter sky hat	Defense +51
Heavenly helm	Defense +62
Metal king helm	Defense +63
Drustan's helm	Defense +77

Dragon Quest XI (S: Definitive Edition)
Armor	Modifier(s)
Plain clothes	Defense +4
Arriviste's vest	Defense +5
Elevating vest	Defense +5
Vest for success	Defense +5
Wayfarer's clothes	Defense +7
Leather armour	Defense +11
Templar's uniform	Defense +13
Scale armour	Defense +16
Chain mail	Defense +20
Bronze armour	Defense +24
Iron cuirass	Defense +25
Fur poncho	Defense +29
Iron armour	Defense +32
Tortoise shell	Defense +37
Hairy vest	Defense +38
Full plate armour	Defense +39
Glombolero	Defense +40
Smart suit	Defense +40
Silver cuirass	Defense +42
Zombie mail	Defense +42
Prince's pea coat	Defense +44
Posh waistcoat	Defense +48
Silver mail	Defense +48
Heavy armour	Defense +52
King's coat	Defense +53
Magic armour	Defense +55
Dragon mail	Defense +60
Emperor's attire	Defense +61
Platinum mail	Defense +63
Brigandine	Defense +66
Twinkling tuxedo	Defense +67
Spiked armour	Defense +68
Liquid metal jacket	Defense +70
Dancer's mail	Defense +72
Sir hendrik's armour	Defense +77
Metal slime armour	Defense +79
Bandit mail	Defense +80
General's jacket	Defense +86
Gigant armour	Defense +90
Liquid metal armour	Defense +97
Mirror armour	Defense +98
Sacred armour	Defense +100
Metal king jacket	Defense +101
Legendary armour	Defense +120
Field marshal's finery	Defense +123
Metal king armour	Defense +126
Drustan's armour	Defense +150

Dragon Quest XI (S: Definitive Edition)
Shields	Modifier(s)
Pot lid	Defense +2
Leather shield	Defense +4
Scale shield	Defense +7
Silver platter	Defense +8
Bronze shield	Defense +10
Gold platter	Defense +12
Iron shield	Defense +15
Light shield	Defense +17
Platinum platter	Defense +20
Steel shield	Defense +22
White shield	Defense +24
Platinum shield	Defense +25
Magic shield	Defense +27
Dragon shield	Defense +30
Shield of heliodor	Defense +32
Enchanted shield	Defense +33
Ice shield	Defense +33
Ethereal shield	Defense +36
Warrior's shield	Defense +37
Dark shield	Defense +38
Metal slime shield	Defense +39
Flame shield	Defense +40
Liquid metal shield	Defense +44
Brain drainer	Defense +45
Ogre shield	Defense +45
Saintess shield	Defense +46
Silver shield	Defense +51
Psyche swiper	Defense +52
Ruinous shield	Defense +52
Devilry drinker	Defense +63
Goddess shield	Defense +64
Soul sucker	Defense +73
Drustan's shield	Defense +74
Metal king shield	Defense +75

Dragon Quest XI (S: Definitive Edition)
Accessories	Modifier(s)
Aerofoil earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Agility ring	Defense +5 Agility +17
All-weather earrings	Defense +5 Charm +16
Angel's sandals	Agility +25
Anti-freeze earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Archangel's boots	Defense +25
Asbestos earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Assasin	Critical +1% Defense +2 Charm +5
Blackout earrings	Defense +5 Charm +16
Bling-bling belt	Defense +2 Charm +11
Bow tie	Defense +2 Charm +10
Brainy bracer	M. Might +20 M. Mend +20
Brigand's mitts	Defense +6 Deftness +32
Bunny tail	Defense +7
Caligae of clarity	M. Mend +20
Care ring	Defense +5
Carer rivière	Defense +3
Catholicon ring	Defense +5
Choker of riddance	Defense +3
Cinderblock earrings	Defense +5 Charm +16
Concrete earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Devil's tail	Defense +2 Agility +10
Dogged collar	Defense +4 Attack +8
Dragon scale	Defense +8 Attack +9
Earthwyrm's eye	Defense +7 HP +16 Charm +35
Elfin charm	Defense +10
Field marshal's footwear	HP +25 Agility +33 Defense +35 Charm +39
Freebooter's gloves	Defense +48
Full moon collar	Defense +3
Full moon ring	Defense +5
General's jackboots	Defense +15 HP +17 Agility +30 Charm +20
Gloomy gloves	Deftness +22
Gold bracer	Defense +4 Charm +6
Gold chain	Defense +1 HP +5 Charm +5
Gold ring	Defense +5 Charm +8
Gold rosary	M. Might +5 M. Mend +5
Guru's gloves	M. Might +17 M. Mend +17 Deftness +40
Healer	Defense +2 Charm +5
Holy talisman	Defense +5
Life bracer	Defense +3 HP +30
Life ring	Defense +5 HP +5
Lucky dragon's wing	Defense +7
Meteorite bracer	Defense +100
Mighty armlet	Attack +15
Minister's mitts	M. Mend +20 Deftness +48
Mirror earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Monarch mark	Defense +10 M. Might +30 M. Mend +30
Murky mittens	Deftness +32
Mystic	Defense +2 Charm +5
Necklace of immunity	Defense +3
Papillon pendant	Defense +3 HP +10 MP +10
Pink pearl ring	Defense +5 MP +10 Charm +10
Prayer ring	Defense +5 Charm +10
Protective pendant	Defense +3
Ring of clarity	Defense +5
Ring of immunity	Defense +5
Ring of riddance	Defense +5
Ring of truth	Defense +5
Rosary	M. Mend +6 MP +8
Rousing ring	Defense +5
Rousing rose collar	Defense +3
Rubber earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Rubber gloves	Defense +3 Deftness +12
Ruby of protection	Defense +16
Safety goggles	Defense +3
Scholar's specs	M. Might +15 M. Mend +15 Charm +15
Shield-bearer	Block +1% Parry +1% Charm +5 Defense +10
Skull ring	Defense +5
Slime earrings	Defense +2 Charm +6
Sorcerer's ring	Defense +5 MP +10
Sorcerer's stone	M. Mend +13 M. Might +14
Sovereign seal	Defense +7 Charm +35
Springheel boots	Defense +25
Spirit bracer	Defense +7 MP +30
Star of clarity	Defense +3
Strength ring	Attack +5
Supplicant	Defense +2 Charm +5
Titan belt	Defense +5 Attack +12
Token of fealty	HP +10 Charm +20
Tough guy tattoo	Attack +8
Torc of truth	Defense +3
Trickster	Evasion+1% Defense +2 Charm +5
Utility belt	Defense +2 Deftness +15
Vanguard	Defense +2 Charm +5 Agility +10
Venus' tear	Defense +7 Charm +35
Warlock	Defense +2 M. Might +3 M. Mend +3 Charm +5
Wings of serendipity	Defense +5 Charm +20
Wristorative	Defense +7

Shypox dialogue

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• Hendrik recalls how he used to sleep cuddling a slime doll when he was little…

• Hendrik notices that his beard is full of breadcrumbs from last night’s dinner…

• Hendrik remembers staying up all night practising his autograph when he was made a general…

• Hendrik recalls shrieking aloud when an insect landed on his cheek…

• Hendrik remembers crying his eyes out after losing a fight with a friend long ago…

• Hendrik recalls eating some bad fish in Puerto Valor with…very distressing consequences…

• Hendrik recalls a young Jade laughing at him when he jumped at seeing an insect…

• Hendrik recalls a friend laughing at a daring outfit he once wore…

• Hendrik realises there’s an Ogler’s Digest poking out of his pocket…

• Hendrik sheds a tear at the thought of his beloved horse, Obsidian…

• Hendrik recalls how stiff he was in his youth…

• Hendrik remembers being scolded by the castle cook for stealing food from the kitchen long ago…

• Hendrik recalls thinking ‘Widow’s Peak’ was the name of a mountain when he was younger…

• Hendrik makes a ridiculous face trying to hold back a sneeze…

• Hendrik suddenly becomes self-conscious about how loud his voice is…

• Hendrik realises he’s taking this battle far too seriously…

• Hendrik takes another look at the outfit he’s wearing…

• Out of nowhere, Hendrik’s face suddenly turns bright red!

• Hendrik thinks over some of the ‘cool’ spell names he came up with as a kid…

• Hendrik feels the enemy staring into his very soul…

• Hendrik comes over all ticklish and starts giggling…

• Hendrik thinks about a soppy poem he wrote when he was younger…

• Hendrik notices that he’s got some food stuck in his teeth!

• Hendrik’s eyes meet the enemy’s, and he’s suddenly strangely flustered…

• Hendrik realises that his flies are undone!

• Hendrik remembers the time his mum got mad when he wet the bed…

• Hendrik suddenly becomes convinced he might have wet himself…

• Suddenly, all Hendrik can think of is puff-puffs!

• Hendrik catches himself thinking he might be kind of handsome…

• The elastic in Hendrik’s pants suddenly snaps with a twang!

• Hendrik suddenly remembers the time when he slipped up on some horse poo…

• A particularly racy Ogler’s Digest cover suddenly pops into Hendrik’s head, and he giggles sheepishly…

Etymology

Hendrik's Japanese name, Graig, is a variation on the name Greg, itself is a shortened form of the English name Gregory. It is the English form of the Latin Gregorius, from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), which meant "watchful, alert". This is fitting as Hendrik's role as both the general of Heliodor and as the sworn shield of the Luminary. Hendrik is the Dutch and Estonian cognate of the English name Henry. Henry is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich which meant "home ruler".

Trivia

• In the international fan poll for Dragon Quest XI that was released by Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Hendrik was ranked the sixth most popular character in the game, with a total of 280 votes.
• He is the tallest member of the party at 200 cm, or roughly 6 feet and 6 inches tall, and he weighs 95 kg, or 209 pounds.
• When Hendrik is afflicted by Sultry Dance, he performs a traditional Ondō dance from Zwaardsrust which he learned from his father. It is a lively summer festival dance where he claps his hands and swings around his arms. The dance is similar to a Tankō Bushi dance, which can be performed at the Japanese Buddhist festival of Obon.
• It is unknown what possible blood relation Hendrik has with Drustan, but it is likely that he is Drustan's descendant as the two have a near identical physical appearance and Hendrik is able to equip the Warrior King's armor and use his armaments.
• Each of the Luminary's companions represents one of the classes in Dragon Quest III. Hendrik represents the Warrior. His spells reflect the common practice of having a Warrior spend time as a Priest for greater utility.

Gallery

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  Hendrik's default outfit as a party member.

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  3D render

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  Astonished by the Ogler's Digest.

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  Expression chart.

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  Battle expression 1.

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  Battle expression 2.

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  Battle expression 3.

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  Battle expression 4.

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  Battle expression 5.

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  Hendrik in his youth.

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  Hendrik, on the upper right, as featured on the Dragon Quest XI Character Book.

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  Wearing the Gadabout costume.

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  "The Field Marshal".

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  "The General".

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  General details.

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  "The Heliodorian".

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  Heliodorian details.

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  "The Unswerving Companion".

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  "The Warrior King".

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  Sword concept art.

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  Shield of Heliodor concept art.