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|Image=[[File:DQIIHero.png|260px]]
|Image=[[File:Prince of Midenhall HD-2D artwork.png|300px|center]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq2hero-sprite-NES.gif]]
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|Name = "Hero"
|Name = "Hero"
|Game = Dragon Quest II
|Game = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQ1&2HD}}
|Japanese name = ヒーロ,
|Japanese name = ローレシアの王子
|Roumaji = Hiiro
|Roumaji = Rōreshia no Ouji
|Class = Hero
|Old = Prince of Lorasia
|Race = Human
|Class = Hero (Mobile/Switch)<br>[[Luminaries|Scion of Erdrick]] (HD-2D)
|Title = Cool-Headed Prince (HD-2D)<br>Erdrick (HD-2D)
|Race = [[Human]]
|Age = 16
|Age = 16
|Family = [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|Hero]] (ancestor)
|Family = [[Erdrick]] (ancestor)<br>{{Hero 1}} (ancestor)<br>[[Princess Gwaelin]] (ancestor)<br>[[Prince of Cannock]] (cousin)<br>[[Princess of Cannock]] (cousin)<br>[[Princess of Moonbrooke]] (cousin)
|Voice Actor=[[Toru Furuya]] (All Night Nippon Special Radio Drama), [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] ([[Dragon Quest II CD Theater|CD Theater]]), [[Yuma Uchida]] ([[Dragon Quest Rivals|Rivals Ace]] and {{DQ1&2HD}}) (Japanese), Jack Ayres {{DQ1&2HD}} (English)
}}
}}


The '''Prince of Midenhall''', also known as the '''Prince of Lorasia''' (ローレシア王子), is one of the three playable characters from ''[[Dragon Warrior 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 kingdom and his world.  This also holds true in the American version.
The '''Prince of Midenhall''' is one of the four playable characters from {{Dragon Quest II}}.


== Appearance and Personality ==
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]], the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], and the [[Princess of Cannock]], he cannot use magic, and as such is the only {{Main Series}} main [[hero]] who doesn't possess any magical ability. The HD-2D remake does give him several non-magical skills however.


The Hero wears blue for the most part, though the goggles that rest on his helmet are brown. His sword is typical aside from the hand cover built into the hilt, and his shield is adorned with Erdrick's symbol.
The name given to the hero in the Japanese [[Dragon Quest II CD Theater|CD theater]] drama and novelizations is '''Allen''' (アレン). For the promotional images of {{DQ1&2HD}}, he is given the name '''Gawain'''.


Even though the Hero is a silent protagonist and his personailty is open for the player to define, a strong sense of justice can be seen in the begining 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.
==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 black form-fitting long-sleeved shirt and pants, 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. His hair varies between illustrations, where it's shown to be black in color and trimmed short in older pieces and unkempt silver in later works. In many modern depictions, he is often seen wielding the [[thunderbolt blade]].


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.
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]] and his evil cult without so much as a "But thou must" proposal from the King.


== Story ==
Although the Hero is the only nameable character, he remains equal in stature with his three companions in {{Dragon Quest II}}, the [[Prince of Cannock]], the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], and the [[Princess of Cannock]]. All four 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.


== Battle ==
In the HD-2D Remake, the Prince is a stoic, yet kind young man. He serves as the emotional rock of the party in contrast to his more emotional cousins. He is diligent and experienced and is a rather muscular fellow, well-immersed in his combat training. Despite this, the Prince appears to have more emotions than he lets on, considering his knowledge of the sacred technique of the [[Puff-Puff]] and his experience with delivering powerful Puff-Puffs to his enemies.
The Hero is a powerful [[Warrior]], able to equip all but the most specific of equipment.


== Equipment ==
==Appearances==
When fighting [[Hargon]], he should be wearing:
==={{DQ2}}===
[[Erdrick's Armor]],
The Prince of [[Midenhall]] is the first Luminary that the player controls in the game, responding to news of [[Hargon]]'s assault on [[Moonbrooke]] by setting out to assemble his cousins and take the fight to the mad priest's citadel in the frozen plateau of [[Rendarak]].
[[Erdrick's Helmet]],
[[Erdrick's Shield]], and
the [[Sword of Thunder]].


== Trivia ==
 
* Only main hero who cannot use magic of any kind.
====Base stats====
* Like many of the main heroes in the series, he is a silent protagonist.
''{{SFC}} & {{GBC}} versions''
* He can reach a maximum level of 50.
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* In the Japanese version of the game, he is depicted as the tallest of the cousins.
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#0099ff"
* In the artwork for the American NES version of the game, he is still wearing Erdrick's signature blue armor, but the shield had been changed from blue to red.
| 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]], [[Leather armour]]
|}
 
''Android and iOS versions''
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#0099ff"
| 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]]
|}
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====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]].
 
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==={{DQ1&2HD}}===
{{Stub}}
====Stats====
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|- <!-- Headings -->
! style="font-weight:bold; background:#0099ff" | Attribute
! style="font-weight:bold; background:#0099ff" | Starting Stats
! style="font-weight:bold; background:#0099ff" | Max Stats
|-
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| HP || 40 || 880
|-
| MP || 21 || 277
|-
| Strength || 20 || 590
|-
| Resilience || 13 || 408
|-
| Agility || 15 || 268
|-
| Stamina || 20 || 413
|-
| Wisdom || 11 || 138
|-
| Luck || 23 || 359
|-
| Initial gear || colspan="2" | [[Copper sword]], [[leather shield]]
|}
====Abilities====
The Prince of Midenhall learns various abilities in the remake to compensate for his inability to learn spells.
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#0099ff"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || Dragon Quest || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
|1 || しっぷうづき<br>''Shippuzuki'' || [[Mercurial Thrust]] || 3 ||Strikes an enemy before anyone else can act
|-
|1 || けものづき<br>''Kemono dsuki '' || [[Cattle Prod]] || 7 ||A strike that can deal heavy damage to [[beast family]] monsters
|-
| 1|| とび膝蹴り<br>''Tobihizageri'' || [[Flying Knee]] || 2 ||A flying kick that's especially effective against airborne enemies
|-
| 4 || 石つぶて<br>Ishitsubute|| [[Stone's Throw]] || 3 || Launches a barrage of small stones at all enemies
|-
| 7 || ちからため<br>Chikaratame|| [[Muster Strength]] || 3 ||Builds up energy to bolster the next attack 
|-
| 9|| かぶと割り<br>''Kabutowari'' || [[Helm Splitter]] || 7 ||An overhead swing that slams into a single enemy, reducing their defence
|-
|  13||必中拳 || [[Hawkeye Claw]] || 4|| A strike that's nigh on undodgeable, unblockable and unstoppable, even when the user is bedazzled
|-
| 16 ||もろば斬り<br>Morobagiri || [[Double-Edged Slash]] || 6 || Does plenty of damage to an enemy, but at the expense of the user's own HP
|-
|18 || ドラゴン斬り<br>''Doragongiri'' || [[Dragon Slash]] || 7 ||A brutal blow that causes heavy damage to [[Dragon family|dragons]]
|-
|20 || まじん斬り<br>''Majingiri'' || [[Hatchet Man]] ||15  ||Doesn't connect often, but when it does, it can cause a critical hit
|-
|24 || やいばくだき<br>''Yaibakudaki'' || [[Attack Attacker]] || 6 ||A heavy hit that reduces an enemy's attack
|-
| 26 || せいけん突き<br>Seikentsuki|| [[Knuckle Sandwich]] || 7 || A powerfully focused and damaging bare-fisted strike
|-
| 28 ||におうだち<br>Nioudachi || [[Forbearance]] || 4 || Enables the user to stand between the enemy and their sallies and soak up all incoming blows
|-
| 30 || すてみ<br>Sutemi|| [[Double Up]] ||9  || Abandon defence in order to unleash an all-out attack on an enemy
|-
| 31 ||おうえん || [[Egg On]] ||3 ||Cheers on an ally, significantly increasing their attack for one turn
|-
|34 || めいそう<br>''Meisou'' || [[Meditation]] || 20 || Centers the self in order to summon the strongest healing spirit within
|-
| 36 ||ばくれつけん<br>Bakuretsuken || [[Multifists]] || 12 || Unleashes a four-punch flurry of hits on all enemies
|-
| 38 || ぶんまわし<br>Bunmawashi|| [[Helichopter]] || 12 ||  Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon
|-
| 41 ||渾身斬り<br>Konshingiri || [[Cutting Edge]] || 20 || An overhead swing that can inflict a good deal of damage
|-
|}
 
Some skills can only be learned through the use items called [[List of ability scrolls in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake|Ability Scrolls]], which were scattered across greater Alefgard.
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|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#0099ff"
| Original Japanese || Dragon Quest || MP || Description || Location
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| あくま斬り<br>''Akumagiri'' || [[Demon Demeaner]] || 7 ||An attack that can deal heavy damage to demons ||[[Damdara]]
|-
|  会心必中<br>kaishin hicchiyou|| [[Critical Claim]] || 64 ||A dream ability that can ensure a [[critical hit]] on an enemy || [[Xenlon|Make a wish]]
|-
| せいしんとういつ<br>''Saishintouitsu'' || [[Focus Pocus]] || 8 ||Restore MP after each turn for a while || 40 mini medals
|-
| メタルぎり<br>''Metarugiri'' || [[Metal Slash]] || 6 ||An attack that's capable of damaging a single [[Metal slime family|metal-bodied foe]] ||[[Midenhall]] chest<br>([[ultimate key]])
|-
| ミラクルソード<br>''Mirakuru sodo'' || [[Miracle Slash]] || 10 ||A mysterious attack that hurts an enemy while healing the user ||[[Faerie Palace]]
|-
|  ウイングブロウ<br>Uinguburou|| [[Propeller Blade]] || 3 || A whirling, windy onslaught on a single enemy ||[[List of secret spots in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake|Secret Spot]] northeast of [[Moonahan]]
|-
| ぱふぱふ改<br>''Pafu-Pafu'' || [[Puff-Puff]] || 0 ||An embrace so enthusiastic that it inflicts damage on the unlucky recipient ||[[Kol]] inn
|-
| ぱふぱふ改<br>''Pafu-Pafu Kai'' || [[Power Puff-Puff]] || 0 ||Delivers a giant damage-dealing hug to one unlucky enemy|| [[Xenlon|Make a wish]]
|-
| おおごえ<br>Oogoe || [[Service Call]] || 15 ||Summons a wandering merchant, innkeeper, or priest to your side || [[Dirkandor]] castle bookshelf
|-
| ゾンビ斬り<br>''Zonbigiri'' || [[Undead Undoer]] || 7 || A sanctioned strike that can deal heavy damage to undead monsters ||[[Moonbrooke]]
|-
|}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
While he does not appear in the game physically, he is mentioned several times along with his cousins by various characters: Hargon, his [[Children of Hargon|Children]], and even the amnesiac {{Malroth C}}. His clothing can be obtained after the Builder exchanges a certain amount of [[mini medal]]s to the Hairy Hermit.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The prince is represented by a statue based on his likeness, being [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasure No. 329]] with a base value of 5,000,000
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters +]]''===
The Prince appears as a main character during Kleo's venture into [[Rendarak]]. He saves the lad from [[Batmandrill]]s and is astonished that a [[human]] can consider monsters as his allies. The Prince displays astounding superhuman strength, breaking through stone barriers and manhandling massive {{MFamilies}}s.
 
==Trivia==
*He is the only main [[hero]] who cannot use magic of any kind.
*In the Japanese version of the game, he is depicted as the tallest of the cousins.
*In the artwork for the American {{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==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQII GBC Prince of Lorasia artwork.jpg|<center>Artwork from North American Game Boy Color remake.</center>
Prince_of_Middenhall_concept_art.jpg|Concept art of the Prince
Image:DQ2Herosofubi.jpg|<center>The Prince of Midenhall, from the [[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]] merchandise series.</center>
DQII_Hero.png|{{Famicom}} art.
</gallery>
DQII_Hero_Chibi-style.png|
 
Old Man of the Spring.png|
==References==
DQII Trio leaping.png|
{{Wikia}}
DQII Trio Falling.png|
DQII Hero Windbreaker.png|Wearing the [[Windbreaker]].
Tectonic plate old.jpg|Wearing the [[Tectonic plate]].
ErdrickArmor.png|Wearing Erdrick's armor.
ErdrickHelmet.png|Wearing Erdrick's helmet.
March Dragon Quest detail.png|"March Dragon Quest" detail
File:DQIIHero.png|As seen in ''[[Dragon Quest I & II]]'', 1993
DQII Trio.png|The Prince with his [[Luminaries|cousins]].
DQII Ras Mirror.png|Using [[Ra's Mirror]] to remove the curse from the princess.
DQII Trio Soaring.png|Using the [[Windbreaker]] to soar.
Conflagation.jpg|
DQI and II_Prince of Midenhall.png|{{I & II}}.
DQI and II Hero sharpening sword.png|{{I & II}}
Prince of Midenhall Modern.png|Modern artwork
Mermaids and the scions of erdrick artwork.jpg|The Scions of Erdrick being escorted by [[mermaids]]
Scions of Erdrick travelling I & II HD2D.jpg|The Scions travelling, in a homage to the [[Dragon Quest I & II|GameBoy Color port]] released in 1999
Luminaries of the Legendary Line.jpg|thumb|The Hero with his two cousins by [[Mutsumi Inomata]]
DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 3.png|
DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 8.png|
Yumiko Murakami 4koma volume 5 cover.jpg|4koma Daisenshyou volume 5 cover<br>Art by [[Yumiko Murakami]]
DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road'' (second from right).
Monster Battle Victory DQ II group.png|''Monster Battle Victory''.
File:DQR Midenhall.png|thumb|{{Rivals}} artwork.
DQRA Cousins.jpg|Alongside his [[Luminaries|cousins]] in {{Rivals Ace}}.
File: Prince of Midenhall Tact.png|thumb|[[Dragon Quest Tact|Tact]] official art.
DQ2Herosofubi.jpg|The Prince of Midenhall, from the ''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]]'' merchandise series.
DQII Hero Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
DQH Lazarel Midenhall.jpg|[[Lazarel]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall.
DQH Teresa Midenhall.jpg|[[Teresa]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall.
FinalSmashHeroes.png|{{II}}'s Hero in the {{Hero Smash}}'s Final Smash.
Conklave 1 and 2.jpg|[[Conklave]] cosplay parody.
prince of midenhall statue treasures icon.jpg|The prince's statue in ''Treasures''
</gallery></center>
{{clear}}


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"He possesses both strength and kindness. Although he cannot use spells, he defeats his enemies with his brawn and skilled sword combat"

—I & II HD website

"Hero"
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Prince of Midenhall HD-2D artwork.png
Sprite(s) Dq2hero-sprite-NES.gif Dq2hero-sprite-MSX.gif Dq2hero-sprite-MSX2.gif Dq2hero-sprite-SNES.gif DQ2 GBC Midenhall.gif Dq2hero-sprite-Mobile.gif
Japanese name ローレシアの王子
Romaji Rōreshia no Ouji
Old localization Prince of Lorasia
Title Cool-Headed Prince (HD-2D)
Erdrick (HD-2D)
Class Hero (Mobile/Switch)
Scion of Erdrick (HD-2D)
Race Human
Age 16
Family Erdrick (ancestor)
Hero (ancestor)
Princess Gwaelin (ancestor)
Prince of Cannock (cousin)
Princess of Cannock (cousin)
Princess of Moonbrooke (cousin)
Voice actor Toru Furuya (All Night Nippon Special Radio Drama), Kappei Yamaguchi (CD Theater), Yuma Uchida (Rivals Ace and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake) (Japanese), Jack Ayres Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (English)

The Prince of Midenhall is one of the four 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, the Princess of Moonbrooke, and the Princess of Cannock, he cannot use magic, and as such is the only Dragon Quest main hero who doesn't possess any magical ability. The HD-2D remake does give him several non-magical skills however.

The name given to the hero in the Japanese CD theater drama and novelizations is Allen (アレン). For the promotional images of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, he is given the name Gawain.

Appearance and Personality[edit]

The Hero wears blue for the most part, though the goggles that rest on his helmet are brown. He wears a blue tunic over black form-fitting long-sleeved shirt and pants, 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 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. His hair varies between illustrations, where it's shown to be black in color and trimmed short in older pieces and unkempt silver in later works. In many modern depictions, he is often seen wielding the thunderbolt blade.

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 and his evil cult without so much as a "But thou must" proposal from the King.

Although the Hero is the only nameable character, he remains equal in stature with his three companions in Dragon Quest II, the Prince of Cannock, the Princess of Moonbrooke, and the Princess of Cannock. All four 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.

In the HD-2D Remake, the Prince is a stoic, yet kind young man. He serves as the emotional rock of the party in contrast to his more emotional cousins. He is diligent and experienced and is a rather muscular fellow, well-immersed in his combat training. Despite this, the Prince appears to have more emotions than he lets on, considering his knowledge of the sacred technique of the Puff-Puff and his experience with delivering powerful Puff-Puffs to his enemies.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

The Prince of Midenhall is the first Luminary that the player controls in the game, responding to news of Hargon's assault on Moonbrooke by setting out to assemble his cousins and take the fight to the mad priest's citadel in the frozen plateau of Rendarak.


Base stats[edit]

SFC & GBC versions

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 50
HP 28 238
MP 0 0
Strength 5 160
Agility 4 140
Resilience 2 73
Initial gear Copper Sword, Leather armour

Android and iOS versions

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 50
HP 28 238
MP 0 0
Strength 5 203
Agility 4 147
Resilience 2 129
Initial gear Copper Sword, Plain clothes


Equipment[edit]

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's equipment, and as such, should use them when facing Hargon.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake[edit]

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Stats[edit]

Attribute Starting Stats Max Stats
Level 1 99
HP 40 880
MP 21 277
Strength 20 590
Resilience 13 408
Agility 15 268
Stamina 20 413
Wisdom 11 138
Luck 23 359
Initial gear Copper sword, leather shield

Abilities[edit]

The Prince of Midenhall learns various abilities in the remake to compensate for his inability to learn spells.

Level Learned Original Japanese Dragon Quest MP Description
1 しっぷうづき
Shippuzuki		 Mercurial Thrust 3 Strikes an enemy before anyone else can act
1 けものづき
Kemono dsuki 		Cattle Prod 7 A strike that can deal heavy damage to beast family monsters
1 とび膝蹴り
Tobihizageri		 Flying Knee 2 A flying kick that's especially effective against airborne enemies
4 石つぶて
Ishitsubute		 Stone's Throw 3 Launches a barrage of small stones at all enemies
7 ちからため
Chikaratame		 Muster Strength 3 Builds up energy to bolster the next attack
9 かぶと割り
Kabutowari		 Helm Splitter 7 An overhead swing that slams into a single enemy, reducing their defence
13 必中拳 Hawkeye Claw 4 A strike that's nigh on undodgeable, unblockable and unstoppable, even when the user is bedazzled
16 もろば斬り
Morobagiri		 Double-Edged Slash 6 Does plenty of damage to an enemy, but at the expense of the user's own HP
18 ドラゴン斬り
Doragongiri		 Dragon Slash 7 A brutal blow that causes heavy damage to dragons
20 まじん斬り
Majingiri		 Hatchet Man 15 Doesn't connect often, but when it does, it can cause a critical hit
24 やいばくだき
Yaibakudaki		 Attack Attacker 6 A heavy hit that reduces an enemy's attack
26 せいけん突き
Seikentsuki		 Knuckle Sandwich 7 A powerfully focused and damaging bare-fisted strike
28 におうだち
Nioudachi		 Forbearance 4 Enables the user to stand between the enemy and their sallies and soak up all incoming blows
30 すてみ
Sutemi		 Double Up 9 Abandon defence in order to unleash an all-out attack on an enemy
31 おうえん Egg On 3 Cheers on an ally, significantly increasing their attack for one turn
34 めいそう
Meisou		 Meditation 20 Centers the self in order to summon the strongest healing spirit within
36 ばくれつけん
Bakuretsuken		 Multifists 12 Unleashes a four-punch flurry of hits on all enemies
38 ぶんまわし
Bunmawashi		 Helichopter 12 Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon
41 渾身斬り
Konshingiri		 Cutting Edge 20 An overhead swing that can inflict a good deal of damage

Some skills can only be learned through the use items called Ability Scrolls, which were scattered across greater Alefgard.

Original Japanese Dragon Quest MP Description Location
あくま斬り
Akumagiri		 Demon Demeaner 7 An attack that can deal heavy damage to demons Damdara
会心必中
kaishin hicchiyou		 Critical Claim 64 A dream ability that can ensure a critical hit on an enemy Make a wish
せいしんとういつ
Saishintouitsu		 Focus Pocus 8 Restore MP after each turn for a while 40 mini medals
メタルぎり
Metarugiri		 Metal Slash 6 An attack that's capable of damaging a single metal-bodied foe Midenhall chest
(ultimate key)
ミラクルソード
Mirakuru sodo		 Miracle Slash 10 A mysterious attack that hurts an enemy while healing the user Faerie Palace
ウイングブロウ
Uinguburou		 Propeller Blade 3 A whirling, windy onslaught on a single enemy Secret Spot northeast of Moonahan
ぱふぱふ改
Pafu-Pafu		 Puff-Puff 0 An embrace so enthusiastic that it inflicts damage on the unlucky recipient Kol inn
ぱふぱふ改
Pafu-Pafu Kai		 Power Puff-Puff 0 Delivers a giant damage-dealing hug to one unlucky enemy Make a wish
おおごえ
Oogoe		 Service Call 15 Summons a wandering merchant, innkeeper, or priest to your side Dirkandor castle bookshelf
ゾンビ斬り
Zonbigiri		 Undead Undoer 7 A sanctioned strike that can deal heavy damage to undead monsters Moonbrooke

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

While he does not appear in the game physically, he is mentioned several times along with his cousins by various characters: Hargon, his Children, and even the amnesiac Malroth. His clothing can be obtained after the Builder exchanges a certain amount of mini medals to the Hairy Hermit.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The prince is represented by a statue based on his likeness, being Treasure No. 329 with a base value of 5,000,000

Dragon Quest Monsters +[edit]

The Prince appears as a main character during Kleo's venture into Rendarak. He saves the lad from Batmandrills and is astonished that a human can consider monsters as his allies. The Prince displays astounding superhuman strength, breaking through stone barriers and manhandling massive monsters.

Trivia[edit]

  • He is the only main hero who cannot use magic of any kind.
  • In the Japanese version of the game, he is depicted as the tallest of the cousins.
  • In the artwork for the American NES version of the game, he is still wearing Erdrick's signature blue armor, but the shield had been changed from blue to red.

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