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|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>[[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>[[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] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]])
|Voice Actor= [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2569233/ Yuki Kaji] ({{SSB5}})
|}}
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The '''Hero''' of {{DQ8}} is a 18 year-old low-ranking royal guardsman at [[Trodain|Castle Trodain]], before becoming a refugee of the kingdom in the prologue. He was one of the small band who survived [[Dhoulmagus]]' deadly attack, along with [[Trode|King Trode]], [[Princess Medea|Medea]] and his pet mouse, [[Munchie]]. As is the series' tradition, the Hero is a silent protagonist whom the player is meant to project themselves upon, using him as an avatar to explore and interact with the game's world.
The '''Hero''' of {{DQ8}} is a 18 year-old low-ranking royal guardsman at [[Trodain|Castle Trodain]], before becoming a refugee of the kingdom in the prologue. He was one of the small band who survived [[Dhoulmagus]]' deadly attack, along with [[Trode|King Trode]], [[Princess Medea]] and his pet mouse, [[Munchie]]. As is the series' tradition, The Hero is a silent protagonist whom the player is meant to project themselves upon, using him as an avatar to explore and interact with the game's world.


In promotional screenshots and the instruction manual for the PS2 version of the game, as well as in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Hero of {{DQ8}} is given the default name '''Eight'''.  
In promotional screenshots and the instruction manual for the [[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 2|PS2]] Version of the game, as well as in {{SSB5}}, The Hero of {{DQ8}} is given the default name '''Eight'''.  


The Hero is a versatile character, as equally proficient in armed combat as he is in using healing spells and support magic. His preferred weapons are [[sword]]s, [[spear]]s and [[Boomerang weapon family|boomerang]]s. Once Rank E of the [[Monster Arena]] is cleared, he will gain the ability to call upon a monster team at the cost of 10 MP. Each monster team can only be summoned once per battle. With the help of his trusty companion Munchie and a variety of cheeses, he is also able to unleash [[List_of_cheeses_in_Dragon_Quest_VIII|breath attacks]] with various effects.
The Hero is a versatile character, as equally proficient in armed combat as he is in using healing spells and support magic. His preferred weapons are [[Sword Weapon Family|sword]]s, [[Spear Weapon Family|spear]]s and [[Boomerang Weapon Family|boomerang]]s. Once Rank E of the [[Monster Arena]] is cleared, he will gain the ability to call upon a monster team at the cost of 10 MP. Each monster team can only be summoned once per battle. With the help of his trusty companion Munchie and a variety of cheeses, he is also able to unleash [[List_of_cheeses_in_Dragon_Quest_VIII|breath attacks]] with various effects.


==Appearance and personality==
==Appearance and personality==
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{{Spoiler|start}}He is the son of [[Eltrio]] and [[Xia]], making him half-[[human]] and half-[[Dragovian]]. This union came about when the latter became curious of the human world, and decided to explore it. After encountering Eltrio, Xia fell in love with the young man and spent much time with him. Unfortunately, her father Chen Mui did not approve of the joining of human and Dragovian, feeling that the two races could never develop true love between them, and forced his daughter back to the Dragovian Sanctuary. Some time after this, the body of Eltrio was found near the sanctuary's outskirts, having braved the immense dangers alone to reach his beloved. The death of her loved devastated Xia, and day by day her very life force began to fade. Before joining Eltrio in the afterlife, however, Xia delivered their child in the sanctuary. The boy would live among the Dragovians for several years as the council of elders debated what to do with the anomaly, until one day it was decided that his memories would be sealed, and that he would be banished from his people. His grandfather, realizing the youth was his last connection to his daughter, begged for permission to accompany his grandson. It was decided that he could do so, but only if he took the form of a innocuous mouse, and never spoke a word to him.
{{Spoiler|start}}He is the son of [[Eltrio]] and [[Xia]], making him half-[[human]] and half-[[Dragovian]]. This union came about when the latter became curious of the human world, and decided to explore it. After encountering Eltrio, Xia fell in love with the young man and spent much time with him. Unfortunately, her father Chen Mui did not approve of the joining of human and Dragovian, feeling that the two races could never develop true love between them, and forced his daughter back to the Dragovian Sanctuary. Some time after this, the body of Eltrio was found near the sanctuary's outskirts, having braved the immense dangers alone to reach his beloved. The death of her loved devastated Xia, and day by day her very life force began to fade. Before joining Eltrio in the afterlife, however, Xia delivered their child in the sanctuary. The boy would live among the Dragovians for several years as the council of elders debated what to do with the anomaly, until one day it was decided that his memories would be sealed, and that he would be banished from his people. His grandfather, realizing the youth was his last connection to his daughter, begged for permission to accompany his grandson. It was decided that he could do so, but only if he took the form of a innocuous mouse, and never spoke a word to him.


One day while exploring the forest outskirts of the castle, Princess Medea of Trodain finds the young boy collapsed with a fever with the help of Munchie. The young princess pleads with King Trode to help the boy since he could die out in the woods. Eventually, the castle guards bring the Hero back in order to nurse him back to health. Medea stays at his bedside until he awakes, and the two would become close friends afterwards.
One day while exploring the forest outskirts of the castle, Princess Medea of Trodain finds the young boy collapsed with a fever with the help of Munchie. The young princess pleads with King Trode to help the boy since he could die out in the woods. Eventually, the castle guards bring The Hero back in order to nurse him back to health. Medea stays at his bedside until he awakes, and the two would become close friends afterwards.


As the son of Eltrio, the Hero is also the nephew of [[Clavius|King Clavius]] of [[Argonia]]. This blood connection is what enables him to superseded Prince [[Charmles]] in the right to marry the heir to Trodain. By the end of the game, he has become captain of the guard and, depending on the player's actions in the 3DS version, is either the son-in-law of King Trode after marrying Princess Medea or the son-in-law of Rosalind Albert after marrying Jessica.{{spoiler|end}}
As the son of Eltrio, The Hero is also the nephew of King [[Clavius]] of [[Argonia]]. This blood connection is what enables him to superseded Prince [[Charmles]] in the right to marry the heir to Trodain. By the end of the game, he has become captain of the guard and, depending on the player's actions in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version, is either the son-in-law of King Trode after marrying Princess Medea or the son-in-law of Rosalind Albert after marrying Jessica.{{spoiler|end}}


An amnesiac since his early youth, the Hero grew up in Castle Trodain, eventually serving as a guard for some time before the events of the prologue took place. For much of ''Dragon Quest VIII'', the hero journeys with his faithful mouse friend, Munchie, [[Trode|King Trode]], [[Medea]], and [[Yangus]]. The hero is eventually joined by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]], enlisting their aid in pursuing and confronting the wicked [[Dhoulmagus]].
An amnesiac since his early youth, The Hero grew up in Castle Trodain, eventually serving as a guard for some time before the events of the prologue took place. For much of ''Dragon Quest VIII'', The Hero journeys with his faithful mouse friend, Munchie, [[Trode|King Trode]], [[Princess Medea]], and [[Yangus]]. The Hero is eventually joined by [[Jessica Albert]] and [[Angelo]], enlisting their aid in pursuing and confronting the wicked [[Dhoulmagus]].


==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 [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|cheese items]], 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 would otherwise have no access to, allowing the player to temporarily control him. If you give Munchie [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|cheese items]], 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.
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==Stats==
==Stats==
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|Inflicts 420~520 non-elemental damage to one enemy.
|Inflicts 420~520 non-elemental damage to one enemy.
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*Dragon Soul is learned at level 70 in the 3DS version and deals 375~450 damage.
*Dragon Soul was first created for the PS2 Version of ''VIII''
**Dragon Soul is learned at level 70 in the 3DS version and deals 375~450 damage.


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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
==={{SSB5}}===
VIII's hero (referred to as "Eight" by Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai) appears as a costume for the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]], along with the Heroes of [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]], [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]], and [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]. He wields the [[Dragovian king sword]] and [[Dragovian shield]]. As a palette-swap of the Hero character, and for gameplay-balance reasons, Eight does not retain his curse immunity in ''Smash.''  
VIII's hero (referred to as "Eight" by ''Super Smash Bros.'' creator Masahiro Sakurai) appears as a costume for [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|The Hero]], along with the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]''. He wields the {{Dragovian king sword}} and {{Dragovian shield}}. As a palette-swap of The Hero character, and for gameplay-balance reasons, Eight does not retain his curse immunity in ''Smash.''  


In Classic Mode, this costume appears as the main opponent for Stage 5 when playing as the Hero. He is fought on the Battlefield form of Gaur Plains (from ''Xenoblade Chronicles'') alongside a tiny Pikachu, referencing Munchie.
In Classic Mode, this costume appears as the main opponent for Stage 5 when playing as The Hero. He is fought on the Battlefield form of Gaur Plains (from ''Xenoblade Chronicles'') alongside a tiny Pikachu, referencing 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 ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''.
*Munchie is an obtainable monster in {{DQMJ2P}}.
* In the international versions of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Protagonist of VIII.
*In the international versions of {{DQ11}}, the [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|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's popularity in the West and its role in reintroducing the series to American and European audiences.
*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's popularity 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.


==Videos==
==Videos==
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Image:DQVIII Hero High Tension.png|
Image:DQVIII Hero High Tension.png|
Image:Dragon-quest-VIII-Dragovian Hero.jpg|Hero's transformation
Image:Dragon-quest-VIII-Dragovian Hero.jpg|Hero's transformation.
Image:Munchie.png|Munchie
Image:Munchie.png|Munchie
Image:Munchie_pose.png|
Image:Munchie_pose.png|
Image:Dragovian equipment set 3ds.JPG|Hero wearing the [[Dragovian Equipment]]
Image:Dragovian equipment set 3ds.JPG|Hero wearing the [[Dragovian Equipment]].
Image:DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Metal king armour]], [[Metal king shield|shield]] and [[Metal king helm|helm]]
Image:DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Metal king armour]], [[Metal king shield|shield]] and [[Metal king helm|helm]].
Image:DQVIII Hero Gothic.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Gothic mitre]] and [[Gothic vestment]] ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Version]] only)
Image:DQVIII Hero Gothic.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Gothic mitre]] and [[Gothic vestment]]. ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Version]] only)
Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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