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{{Character
{{Character
|Name="Hero"
|Name="Hero"
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|Game={{Dragon Quest IV}}
|Image=[[Image:Dq4 Hero.jpg|300px]]
|Image=[[Image:Dq4 Hero.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:Dq4 Heroine.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:Dq4 Heroine.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4hero-sprite-NES.gif|16px]] [[File:DQ4-NDS-HERO (Male).png]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4hero-sprite-NES.gif|16px]] [[File:DQ4-NDS-HERO (Male).png]]<br>[[File:Solo mimic transparent.png|100px]][[File:Sofia mimic transparent.png|100px]]
|Japanese name=勇者
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yuusha
|Roumaji=Yuusha
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|Class=Hero
|Class=Hero
|Race=Half-human, half-Zenithian
|Race=Half-human, half-Zenithian
|Age=18
|Age=17
|Family={{spoiler|start}}[[Bianca]] (descendant)<br>[[Nera]] (descendant)<br>[[Deborah]] (descendant)<br>[[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]] (descendant)<br>[[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] (descendant){{spoiler|end}}
|Family={{spoiler|start}}[[Bianca]] (descendant)<br>[[Nera]] (descendant)<br>[[Deborah]] (descendant)<br>[[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]] (descendant)<br>[[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]])<br>Takeshi Kusao ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
|Voice Actor=[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0437546/ Jun'ichi Kanemaru] (''[[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]]'')<br>Takeshi Kusao ({{SSB5}})
|}}
|}}


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.
The '''Hero''' of {{DQ4}} is an 17-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 [[Zenithian 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 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).
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 {{SSB5}}, 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}}==
==Appearances==
=== Story ===
==={{DQ4}}===
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.
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.
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}}==
After a long journey and the final confrontation with Psaro, the Hero sees off their companions to their homes before returning to the desolated Hidden Valley. Looking around at the ruins of their home, the Hero hangs their head in despair before a golden light descends down from the heavens and revives Eliza. The two embrace, and are joined by the other Chosen who enter valley.
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==
====Stats====
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| Level || 1 || 99
| Level || 1 || 99
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| HP || 25 || 734
| {{HP}} || 25 || 734
|-
|-
| MP || 5 || 330
| {{MP}} || 5 || 330
|-
|-
| Strength || 7 || 209
| {{Strength}} || 7 || 209
|-
|-
| Agility || 5 || 132
| {{Agility}} || 5 || 132
|-
|-
| Resilience || 12 || 213
| {{Resilience}} || 12 || 213
|-
|-
| Wisdom || 6 || 156
| {{Wisdom}} || 6 || 156
|-
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| Luck || 4 || 152
| {{Luck}} || 4 || 152
|-
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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]]
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]]
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*PSX version
*PSX version
==Spells==
====Spells====
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| Level Learned || Original Japanese || [[Dragon Warrior IV|NES Version]] || [[Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen|DS Version]] || MP || Description
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || {{NES}} Version || {{DS}} Version || MP || Description
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|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 1 || ニフラム ''[[Nifuramu]]'' || [[Expel]] || [[Poof]] || 3 || Blows away weak enemies.
| 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.
| 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.
| 5 || ベホイミ ''Behoimi'' || Healmore || [[Midheal]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
|-
|-
| 7 || ルーラ <br>''[[Ruura]]'' || [[Return]] || [[Zoom]] || 8 || Transport the party to a previously visited location.
| 7 || ルーラ <br>''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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 15 || ラリホーマ ''Rarihooma'' || Sleepmore || [[Kasnooze]] || 3 || May put the enemy to sleep; stronger than the normal [[Snooze]] spell.
|-
|-
| 17 || ザメハ ''[[Zameha]]'' || [[Awake]] || [[Cock-a-doodle-doo]] || 2 || Cast to wake up sleeping party members.
| 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.
| 19 || マホステ ''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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.  
| 50 ||          ''Gigaswordo''  ||            || [[Gigasword]]      || 15 || Imbues a slash with holy lightning for 250~300 damage to a single foe.  
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*♥ denotes Sofia only.
*♥ denotes Sofia only.


==Other Appearances==
 
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
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.
Several centuries after their 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 5}} 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 and is too engrossed with her to speak with the player, and the female version explains intricacies of the dreamsharing feature.
 
==Other appearances==
==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of ''IV'', under the name Solo, 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 VIII)|VIII]]''. He wields the {{Zenithian helm}}, the {{Zenithian sword}}, and the {{Zenithian shield}}. Just like in his post-{{Famicom}} era artwork, he is also seen wearing a [[Slime earrings|Slime earring]] on his left ear. While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Solo appears as Round 3's opponent and is fought at Temple.


==Trivia==
==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".
*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.
*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.
*In {{SSB5}}, Round 3 of the Hero's Classic Mode route is against the Hero from ''IV'', fought on Temple. This may be a reference to Zenithia, an important location in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, as both are floating castles.
*The Heroes of {{Dragon Quest IV}} are seen wearing the [[Slime earrings]] in their artwork starting with the {{PlayStation}} remake of IV. Depending on the artist, the male hero either wears the earrings in both ears or only one of them. Despite this, the slime earrings themselves don't actually appear as an accessory in any version of Dragon Quest IV. They also do not wear this accessory in any of their {{Famicom}} era artwork, presumably because the accessory itself didn't exist at that time.


===See also===
==See also==
*[[Zenithian clothes]]
*[[Zenithian clothes]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV_Hero_Famicom_Art.png|Hero art for the Famicom
DQIV_Hero_Famicom_Art.png|Hero art for the {{Famicom}}.
Image:DQIV_Heroine_Famicom_art.png|Heroine art for the Famicom
DQIV_Heroine_Famicom_art.png|Heroine art for the Famicom.
Image:DQIV_Hero_and_Heroine.png|Hero and Heroine, together!
DQIV_Hero_and_Heroine.png|Hero and Heroine, together!.
Image:DQIV_Hero_and_Heroine_Pose.png|
DQIV_Hero_and_Heroine_Pose.png|
File:DQIV Hero level up.png|Level up
DQIV Hero level up.png|Level up.
Image:DQIVHeroArt.png|Hero art for the Famicom
DQIVHeroArt.png|Hero art for the Famicom.
Image:Solo.jpg|Mutsumi Inomata artwork
Solo.jpg|Mutsumi Inomata artwork.
Image:DQIVHeroineArt.png|
DQIVHeroineArt.png|
File:DQIV Zenithian Equipment.png|Both genders wearing the Zenithian equipment
DQIV Zenithian Equipment.png|Both genders wearing the Zenithian equipment.
File:DQIV Zenithian Helm.png|Wearing the Zenithian Helm
DQIV Zenithian Helm.png|Wearing the {{Zenithian helm}}.
File:DQIV Meena and Maya.png|
DQIV Meena and Maya.png|
File:DQIV Hero.jpg|Male Hero, PlayStation art
DQIV Hero.jpg|Male Hero, {{PlayStation}} art.
File:DQIV Hero1.jpg|PlayStation art
DQIV Hero1.jpg|PlayStation art.
File:DQIV HeroinePS.jpg|Female Hero, PlayStation art
DQIV HeroinePS.jpg|Female Hero, PlayStation art.
File:DQIV Heroine2.jpg|PlayStation art
DQIV Heroine2.jpg|PlayStation art.
File:DQIV Hero2.jpg|PlayStation art
DQIV Hero2.jpg|PlayStation art.
File:DQIV Heroine3.jpg|PlayStation art
DQIV Heroine3.jpg|PlayStation art.
Image:DQIV_PS_Hero_and_Heroine.png|
DQIV_PS_Hero_and_Heroine.png|
File:Healie Hero and Alena.png|
Healie Hero and Alena.png|
File:Ragnar and DQIV Heroine.png
Ragnar and DQIV Heroine.png
File:DQIV Hero Alena and Maya.png|With [[Alena]] and [[Maya]]
DQIV Hero Alena and Maya.png|With [[Alena]] and {{Maya}}.
Image:DQIV_Hero_Male.png|Male Hero. Art for the DS remake
DQIV_Hero_Male.png|Male Hero. Art for the {{DS}} remake.
Image:DQ4HeroFemale.png|Female Hero. Art for the DS remake
DQ4HeroFemale.png|Female Hero. Art for the DS remake.
File:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Victory'' (third from left)
DQMBR Heroes.png|{{DQMBRV}}. (third from left)
File:DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 3.png|4koma Extra comics
DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 3.png|4koma Extra comics.
Image:DQ4Herosofubi.jpg|Male Hero, [[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]] series
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
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
DQIVHeroSSBU.png|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
SSBU_SoloAlt.png|Alternate costume.
DQ Stars Android Zenithian Hero 1.jpg|Cameo in {{Stars}}.
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Revision as of 03:31, 15 November 2020

"Hero"
Dragon Quest IV
File:Dq4 Hero.jpg

File:Dq4 Heroine.jpg

Sprite(s) Dq4hero-sprite-NES.gif DQ4-NDS-HERO (Male).png
Solo mimic transparent.pngSofia mimic transparent.png
Japanese name 勇者
Romaji Yuusha
Title Chosen
Class Hero
Race Half-human, half-Zenithian
Age 17
Family
Warning: Spoilers!
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Bianca (descendant)
Nera (descendant)
Deborah (descendant)
Hero's Son (descendant)
Hero's Daughter (descendant)
Voice actor Jun'ichi Kanemaru (CD Theater)
Takeshi Kusao (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)

The Hero of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen is an 17-year-old man or woman prophesied to defeat Psaro and save the world from the rising tide of Demons. As the only person able to wear the Zenithian 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, Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen 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 CD Theater audio drama, the hero is named Rei (レイ), and in the official novelizations his name is Yuuril (ユーリル).

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

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.

After a long journey and the final confrontation with Psaro, the Hero sees off their companions to their homes before returning to the desolated Hidden Valley. Looking around at the ruins of their home, the Hero hangs their head in despair before a golden light descends down from the heavens and revives Eliza. The two embrace, and are joined by the other Chosen who enter valley.

Stats

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
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 Cypress stick, Plain clothes
  • PSX version

Spells

Level Learned Original Japanese NES Version DS Version MP Description
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 Snooze spell.
17 ザメハ Zameha Awake Cock-a-doodle-doo 2 Cast to wake up sleeping party members.
19 マホステ 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 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

Dragon Quest IV (All) 
Weapon Modifier(s)
Cypress stick Attack +2
Falcon knife earrings Attack +5
Oaken club Attack +7
Copper sword Attack +12
Divine dagger Attack +14
Chain sickle Attack +16
Hunter's bow Attack +18
Iron lance Attack +28
Steel broadsword Attack +40
Hela's hammer Attack +40
Cautery sword Attack +45
Battle axe Attack +50
Dream blade Attack +60
Falcon blade Attack +67
Icicle dirk Attack +75
Dragonsbane Attack +90
Double-edged sword Attack +99
Miracle sword Attack +100
Zenithian sword Attack +110
Massacre sword Attack +120
Liquid metal sword Attack +130

Dragon Quest IV (All) 
Armor Modifier(s)
Plain clothes Defense+4
Wayfarer's clothes Defense+8
Silk robe Defense+10
Leather armour Defense+12
Leather dress Defense+14
Chain mail Defense+18
Fur coat Defense+22
Bronze armour Defense+25
Iron armour Defense+30
Full plate armour Defense+35
Pink leotard Defense+38
Dragon mail Defense+45
Magical skirt Defense+45
Zombie mail Defense+49
Spiked armour Defense+50
Shimmering dress Defense+50
Hela's armour Defense+60
Angel leotard Defense+60
Zenithian armour Defense+70
Liquid metal armour Defense+95

  • ♥ denotes Sofia only.


Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Several centuries after their 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 Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, only three descendants of the original Legendary Hero remained. One of them would marry the Hero and give birth to the new Legendary Hero who would set out to vanquish Grandmaster Nimzo.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

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 and is too engrossed with her to speak with the player, and the female version explains intricacies of the dreamsharing feature.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Hero of IV, under the name Solo, appears as one of four Heroes, alongside the Heroes of XI, III, and VIII. He wields the Zenithian helm, the Zenithian sword, and the Zenithian shield. Just like in his post-Famicom era artwork, he is also seen wearing a Slime earring on his left ear. While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Solo appears as Round 3's opponent and is fought at Temple.

Trivia

  • In Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, 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 Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen as "the canonical one".
  • Similar to Erdrick, any references to the Hero in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride 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.
  • In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Round 3 of the Hero's Classic Mode route is against the Hero from IV, fought on Temple. This may be a reference to Zenithia, an important location in the Dragon Quest series, as both are floating castles.
  • The Heroes of Dragon Quest IV are seen wearing the Slime earrings in their artwork starting with the PlayStation remake of IV. Depending on the artist, the male hero either wears the earrings in both ears or only one of them. Despite this, the slime earrings themselves don't actually appear as an accessory in any version of Dragon Quest IV. They also do not wear this accessory in any of their Famicom era artwork, presumably because the accessory itself didn't exist at that time.

See also

Gallery