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{{Character
{{Character
|Name=Hero
|Name=Hero
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|Game={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|Image=[[File:Dq8hero-2.jpg|240px|center]]
|Image=[[File:DQVIII_Hero_artwork.png|240px|center]]
|Sprite=
|Jap={{tt|エイト|Eight}}
|Japanese name=主人公
|Romaji=Eito
|Roumaji=Shujinkō
|Title= Captain of the Guard
|Title= Captain of the Guard
|Class=Hero
|Class=Hero
|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}}
|Age=20
|Age=18
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father) †<br>[[Xia]] (mother) †<br>Chen Mui (grandfather)<br>[[Clavius|King Clavius]] (uncle)<br>[[Charmles|Prince Charmles]] (cousin)<br>Princess [[Medea]] (potential wife)<br> [[Trode]] (potential father-in-law)<br>{{Jessica}} (potential wife)<br> {{Rosalind}} (potential mother-in-law){{spoiler|end}}
|Voice Actor= [[Yuki Kaji]] ({{SSB5}})
|}}
|}}
The '''Hero of Dragon Quest VIII''' is a 20 year-old low-ranking royal guardsmen in [[Trodain|Trodain Castle]], before becoming a refuge of the kingdom in the prologue of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. He was one of the small band who survived [[Dhoulmagus]]' deadly attack, along with [[Trode]], [[Princess Medea|Medea]] and [[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 {{Dragon Quest VIII}} is an 18-year old low-ranking royal guardsman at
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 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.


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 swords, spears and boomerangs.
In promotional screenshots and the instruction manual for the {{PlayStation 2}} Version and {{SSB5}}, the Hero 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}}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 {{Cheese}}s, he is also able to unleash breath attacks with various effects.


==Appearance and Personality==
==Appearance and Personality==
Due to his aforementioned status as a silent protagonist, very little can be said of the man's character that isn't decided by the player. That being said, the youth has demonstrated a remarkably humane nature in certain cutscenes. This is most apparent in the flashback to his meeting with Yangus, who accidentally broke the rope bridge that he was blocking while attempting to extort money from King Trode. Instead of letting the bellicose bandit fall to his death, the former guard pulled him to safety despite Trode's considerable umbrage.


Due to his aforementioned status as a silent protagonist, very little can be said of the man's character that isn't decided by the player. That being said, the youth has demonstrated a remarkably humane nature in certain cutscenes. This is most apparent in the flashback to his meeting with Yangus, who accidentally broke the robe bridge that he was blocking while attempting to extort money from king Trode. Instead of letting the bellicose bandit fall to his death, the former guard pulled him to safety despite Trode's considerable umbrage.
In contrast to heroes of previous games, this Hero dresses very casually and historically coherent, wearing a saffron overcoat with a blue tunic, simple red bandana, and plain grey trousers with brown boots. He is also the second Hero in the series whose outfit can be changed in the game if he wears certain pieces of equipment.


In contrast to heroes of previous games, this Hero dresses very casually and historically coherent, wearing a saffron overcoat with a blue tunic, simple red bandana, and plain grey trousers with brown boots.  
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Spoiler|start}}He is the son of [[Eltrio]], the former crown prince of [[Argonia]], and [[Xia]] a Dragovian, 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 union between a human and a Dragovian, feeling that the two races could never develop true love between them, and forced his daughter back to the Dragovian Sanctuary to ensure she could never see him again. 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, only to die just before reaching the sanctuary. The death of her beloved 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 to ensure he would never remember his birthplace, and that he would be banished from the sanctuary. 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 an innocuous mouse, and never spoke a word to him.


==Background==
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 otherwise, he would 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.
{{Spoiler|start}}He is the son of [[Eltrio]] and [[Xia]], making him half-[[human]] and half-[[Dragovian]]. This union came about when the later 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.


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 the son-in-law of King Trode after marrying Princess Medea.{{spoiler|end}}
As the son of Eltrio, The Hero is also the nephew of King [[Clavius]] of [[Argonia]] and the cousin of Prince [[Charmles]]. This blood connection is what enables him to supersede 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 Trodain castle, 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}}, 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:DQ VIII PS2 Munchie.png|thumb|150px|Munchie]]
[[File:DQVIII Munchie.png|right|center|250px]]
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. If you give Munchie [[List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|cheese items]], he gains special abilities. Munchie rides in the pocket of the Hero's coat most of the time. Munchie will show his [[Chen Mui|true significance]] only after the game.
The Hero carries around his pet, Munchie, wherever he goes. A highly intelligent Pig-Rat, Munchie is capable of entering small spaces and exploring areas the {{Party 8}}would otherwise have no access to, allowing the player to temporarily control him. If you give Munchie {{Cheese}}, he gains special abilities. However, this can only be done twice per battle. Munchie rides in the pocket of The Hero's coat most of the time. Munchie will show his [[Chen Mui|true significance]] only after the game.
{{clear}}


==Base Stats==
====Stats====
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| Level || 1 || 99
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
|-
| HP || 22 || 806
| {{HP}} || 22 || 806
|-
|-
| MP || 0 || 478
| {{MP}} || 0 || 478
|-
|-
| Strength || 8 || 400
| {{Strength}} || 8 || 400
|-
|-
| Agility || 6 || 200
| {{Agility}} || 6 || 200
|-
|-
| Resilience || 6 || 215
| {{Resilience}} || 6 || 215
|-
|-
| Wisdom || 5 || 366
| {{Wisdom}} || 5 || 366
|-
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Soldier's sword]], [[Plain clothes]], [[Bandana]]
|}
|}
*The Hero also possesses a 25% resistance to [[zap]]-based spells and abilities and a near total immunity to [[Curses]].


 
====Spells====
==Abilities==
===Sword===
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{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>'''
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Tension</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Oomph</font>'''
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Heal]]
|NaN
|2
|3
|one
|yes
|Restores 30-40 {{HP}} to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Squelch]]
|2
|4
|4
|NaN
|one
|no
|no
|Increase the sword attack +5.
|Cures one character of {{Poison}} and {{Envenomation}}.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Evac]]
|2
|6
|{{Party 8}}
|no
|no
|Teleports player back to dungeon entrance.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sizz]]
|4
|11
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 29~35 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Midheal]]
|3
|18
|one
|yes
|Restores 75-90 {{HP}} to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sizzle]]
|6
|20
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 53~62 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Dragon Slash]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fullheal]]
|0
|6
|9
|27
|one
|one
|no
|no
|Inflicts 150% damage on dragons (otherwise normal damage).
|Restores all {{HP}} to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zing]]
|8
|29
|one
|no
|no
|Revives a dead character with 50% of {{HP}} (50% success rate).
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kasizzle]]
|10
|32
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 150~170 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
|}
====Misc. skills====
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|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Method</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Call Team]]
| 10
|At [[Monster Arena]].
| --
| --
|Summons the Hero's {{MFamilies}} team for at least three turns.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Dragon Soul]]
|64
|Level 65/70*
|one
|yes
|Inflicts 420~520 non-elemental damage to one enemy.
|}
*Dragon Soul was first created for the international version of {{VIII}} and does not appear in the original Japanese {{PS2}} or [[Cell phone]] release.
**Dragon Soul is learned at level 70 in the {{3DS}} version and deals 375~450 damage.
===={{Sword}}s====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Range</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +5
| 4
| --
| --
| --
| --
|Increase the sword {{Attack}} +5.
|None
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Dragon Slash]]
|9
| --
|One enemy
|Yes
| Yes
|Inflicts 150% damage on {{Dragon}}s.
|Proficient swordsman
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Flame Slash]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Flame Slash]]
|0
|15
|15
|one
| --
|yes
|One enemy
|Yes
|Yes
|Inflicts 130% damage (reduced if enemy is resistant to fire).
|Inflicts 130% damage (reduced if enemy is resistant to fire).
|yes
|Renowned swordsman
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +10
|NaN
| 22
|22
| --
|NaN
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the sword attack +10.
| --
|no
|Increase {{Attack}} by ten when a sword is equipped.
|Expert swordsman
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Metal Slash]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Metal Slash]]
|0
|30
|30
|one
| --
|yes
|One enemy
|Inflicts 1-2 damage on metal monsters, 150% damage to machines
|Yes
|no
| Yes
|Inflicts 1~2 damage to [[Metal slime family]].
|Supreme swordsman
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +15
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Critical Hit]] rate up
|NaN
| 40
|40
| --
|NaN
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the sword attack +15.
| --
|no
|Increase the [[Critical Hit]] rate from 1/64th to 1/32nd.
|-
|Ace of the sword
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit&nbsp;%
|NaN
|40
|NaN
|no
|Increase the critical hit&nbsp;% with the sword to 1/32.
|no
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Falcon Slash]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Falcon Slash]]
|0
|52
|52
|one
| --
|yes
|One enemy
|2 slashes per attach each ~75%.
|Yes
|yes
|First hit
|Slashes one enemy twice, each cut dealing 75% damage for 150% total.
|Master of the sword
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +25
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +25
|NaN
| 66
|66
| --
|NaN
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the sword attack +25.
| --
|no
|Increases {{Attack}} by twenty five when a sword is equipped.
|Star of the sword
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Miracle Slash]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Miracle Slash]]
|82
|4
|4
|82
|One enemy
|one
|Yes
|yes
|Yes
|Inflicts 125% damage and restores your HP by 50% of damage.
|Inflicts 125% damage and restores {{HP}} by 50% of damage inflicted.
|yes
|Sword of legend
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]]
|100
|20
|20
|100
|Enemy group
|group
|Yes
|yes
| --
|Inflicts up to 207~239 damage to each member of a group.
|Inflicts up to 207~239 [[lightning]] damage to a group.
|yes
|God of the sword
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
|100*
|20
|20
|100*
|Enemy group
|group
|Yes
|yes
| --
|Inflicts up to 271~331 damage to each member of a group.
|Inflicts up to 271~331 [[lightning]] damage to a group.
|
|None
no
|}
|}
*Requires 100 points in both swords and courage
*Requires 100 points in both {{Sword}}s and Courage.


===Spear===
===={{Spear}}s====
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{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Range</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Tension</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Oomph</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>'''
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +5
|0
|3
|3
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the spear attack +5.
| --
|no
| --
|Increase {{Attack}} by five when a spear is equipped.
|None
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Mercurial Thrust]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Mercurial Thrust]]
|0
|7
|7
|one
| --
|yes
|One enemy
|The Hero is first to attack Damage approx: 80%.
|Yes
|yes
|Yes
|Strikes first at 80% power.
|Proficient spearman
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Thunder Thrust]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Thunder Thrust]]
|12
|3
|3
|12
|One enemy
|one
| --
|yes
| --
|A hit highly likely to be a critical hit.
|25% for a [[Critical Hit]], 25% for a normal stab, 50% to miss altogether.
|no
|Expert spearman
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +10
|no
|18
|18
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the spear attack +10.
| --
|no
| --
|Increase {{Attack}} by ten when equipped with a spear.
|Master spearman
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Multithrust]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Multithrust]]
|25
|4
|4
|25
|Random
|1-4
|Yes
|yes
|First hit
|3-4 thrusts per attack at approx: 50% damage each.
|Skewers 3~4 targets at Half {{Strength}} per jab.
|yes
|Famed lancer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit&nbsp;%
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Critical Hit]] rate up
|no
|40
|40
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the critical hit&nbsp;% with the spear to 1/32.
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the [[Critical Hit]] rate from 1/64th to 1/32th.
|Legendary lancer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Clean Sweep
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Party Pooper|Clean Sweep]]
|0
| 45
|45
| 0*
|group
|Enemy group
|yes
|Yes
|Initial damage approx: 80% decrease from left to right.
|First hit
|yes
|[[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] damage with decreasing range: 80% -> 64% -> 56% -> 40% -> 25% -> 16%.<br>Chance for [[Demon spear]]'s effect to trigger on each enemy.
|Star lancer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Lightning Thrust
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Lightning Thrust
|0
|59
|59
|one
| --
|no
|One enemy
|More powerful version of Thunder Thrust (all hits critical).
| --
|no
| --
|More powerful version of Thunder Thrust, 50% to land a [[Critical Hit]].
| Grand lancer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +25
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +25
|no
| 77
|77
| --
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the spear attack +25.
| --
|no
|Increases {{Attack}} by twenty five when equipped with a spear.
|Heavenly lancer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Lightning Storm]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Lightning Storm]]
|100
|25
|25
|100
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
| --
|Inflicts 190-220 damage on all enemies.
|Inflicts 190-220 damage to all enemies.
|no
|Almighty lancer
|}
|}
*Clean Sweep costs 2 {{MP}} in the {{3DS}} version.


===Boomerang===
===={{Boomerang}}s====
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Range</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Tension</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Oomph</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>'''
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Crosscutter Throw]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Crosscutter Throw]]
|6
|2
|2
|6
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
|First hit
|The first enemy is hit twice.
|The first enemy is hit twice. [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] element.
|yes
|None
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +5
|no
| 12
|12
| --
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the boomerang attack +5.
| --
|no
|Increases {{Attack}} by five when a boomerang is equipped.
| Baby boomer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Power Throw]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Power Throw]]
|18
|4
|4
|18
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
|First hit
|Slightly less damage but damage does not decrease.
|80% {{Strength}}, but damage does not decrease per bonked monster. [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] element.
|yes
|Big boomer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +10
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +10
|no
| 25
|25
| --
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the boomerang attack +10.
| --
|no
|Increases {{Attack}} by ten when a boomerang is equipped.
| Iron boomer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Firebird Throw]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Firebird Throw]]
|32
|6
|6
|32
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
| --
|36-44 damage to all enemies.
|36-44 fire damage to all enemies.
|no
|Great boomer
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +15
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +15
|no
| 40
|40
| --
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the boomerang attack +15.
| --
|no
|Increases {{Attack}} by fifteen when a boomerang is equipped.
| Boomer knight
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Power Throw|Super Throw]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Super Throw]]
|52
|4
|4
|52
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
| First hit
|More powerful version on 'Power Throw' Damage approx: 150%.
|120% damage, does not decrease per monster. [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] element.
|yes
|Boomer lord
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +20
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +20
|no
| 66
|66
| --
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the boomerang attack +20.
| --
|no
|Increase the boomerang {{Attack}} +20.
| Boomer star
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Starburst Throw]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Starburst Throw]]
|82
|8
|8
|82
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
| --
|76-84 damage to all enemies.
|76-84 [[Bang]] damage to all enemies.
|no
|Boomeranger
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigathrow]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigathrow]]
|100
|15
|15
|100
|One enemy
|one
|Yes
|yes
| --
|Inflicts up to 233~284 damage to a single enemy.
|Inflicts up to 233~284 [[zap]] damage to a single enemy.
|no
|King boomeranger
|}
|}


===Fisticuffs===
====Fisticuffs====
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{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|valign="top" width="20%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>'''
|valign="top" width="5%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|valign="top" width="10%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|valign="top" width="5%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Range</font>'''
|valign="top" width="5%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Tension</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>'''
|valign="top" width="50%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>'''
|valign="top" width="15%" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Oomph</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>'''
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +5
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +5
|no
| 4
|4
| --
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the fisticuffs attack +5
| --
|no
|Increases {{Attack}} by five when unarmed.
| None
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Defending Champion]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Defending Champion]]
|0
|11
|11
|self
| --
|yes
|Self
|Yes
| --
|More powerful defending action (damage reduced by 90%).
|More powerful defending action (damage reduced by 90%).
|no
|Brawler
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Stone's Throw]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Stone's Throw]]
|0
|17
|17
|group
| --
|yes
|Enemy group
|8-20 damage on a group of enemies.
|Yes
|no
| --
|8-20 [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] damage to a group of enemies.
|Brawny brawler
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Knuckle Sandwich]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Knuckle Sandwich]]
|24
|2
|2
|24
|One enemy
|one
|Yes
|no
|Yes
|Inflicts 150% points of damage.
|Inflicts 150% [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] damage.
|yes
|Black belt brawler
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +20
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +20
|no
|33
|33
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the fisticuffs attack +20
| --
|no
| --
|Increases {{Attack}} by twenty when unarmed.
|Famous fistfighter
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Thin Air]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Thin Air]]
|42
|2
|2
|42
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
| --
|Inflicts up to 108~132 points of damage on all enemies.
|Inflicts up to 108~132 points of wind damage on all enemies.
|no
|Fighting mentor
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Critical Hit&nbsp;%
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Critical Hit]] rate up
|no
|52
|52
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the critical hit&nbsp;% with the fisticuffs to 1/32.
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the [[Critical Hit]] rate from 1/64th to 1/32nd.
|Fighting instructor
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Multifists]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Multifists]]
|0
|70
|70
|1-4
| --
|yes
|Random
|4 blows per attack each at approx: 33%.
|Yes
|yes
|First hit
|Four random swings at 33% power each.
|Fighting master
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Boulder Toss]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Boulder Toss]]
|82
|4
|4
|82
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
| --
|Inflicts 72-104 damage on all enemies.
|Inflicts 72-104 [[:Category:Strike skills|Strike/Rock]] damage on all enemies.
|no
|Fabled fighter
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Attack +50
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{Attack}} +50
|no
| 100
|100
| --
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Increase the fisticuffs attack +50.
| --
|no
|Increases {{Attack}} by fifty when unarmed.
| Fist of legend
|}
|}


===Courage===
====Courage====
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{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Points</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Range</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Tension</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Tension]]</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Oomph]]</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Oomph</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Title</font>'''
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zoom]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zoom]]
|8
|1
|1
|8
|Self
|party
| --
|no
| --
|Teleports player to entrance of known location (outdoors only).
|Teleports player to entrance of known location (outdoors only).
|no
|None
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Tingle]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Tingle]]
|16
|2
|2
|16
|All allies
|party
| --
|no
| --
|Cures party of sleep and parlyzed status changes.
|Cures {{Party 8}} of {{Sleep}} and {{Paralyze}}d status changes.
|no
|Brave
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Holy Protection]]
|28
|3
|Self
| --
| --
|Random [[encounter]]s with enemies whose level is lower than The Hero are avoided.
|Intrepid
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fizzle]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fizzle]]
|40
|4
|4
|28
|Enemy group
|no
| --
|no
| --
|Prevents enemy group from using magic.
|Prevents enemy group from using magic.
|no
|Courageous
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Holy Protection]]
|3
|40
|group
|no
|Random encounters with enemies whose level is lower than the hero is avoided.
|no
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zap]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zap]]
|48
|6
|6
|48
|All enemies
|all
|Yes
|yes
| --
|Inflicts up to 72~88 damage on all enemies.
|Inflicts up to 72~88 [[lightning]] damage on all enemies.
|no
|Dauntless
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|MP Used 3/4
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{MP}} discount
|no
| 56
|56
| --
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Reduces the MP cost to 3/4.
| --
|no
|Reduces the {{MP}} cost of all spells to 3/4.
| Fearless
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kamikazee]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kamikazee]]
|70
|1
|1
|70
|All enemies
|all
| --
|no
| --
|The Hero sacrifices himself to deal high damage to all enemies.
|The Hero sacrifices himself to deal high damage to all enemies.
|no
|Bravehearted
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Omniheal]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Omniheal]]
|82
|36
|36
|82
|All allies
|party
| --
|no
| --
|Restores full HP to all party members.
|Restores full {{HP}} to all {{Party 8}} members.
|no
|Lionhearted
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|MP Used 1/2
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|{{MP}} discount
|no
|90
|90
|auto
| --
|no
| --
|Reduces the MP cost to 1/2.
| --
|no
| --
|Reduces the {{MP}} cost to 1/2.
|Dragonhearted
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kazap]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kazap]]
|15
|100
|100
|group
|115
|yes
|Enemy group
|Inflicts up to 180~220 damage on a group of monsters.
|Yes
|no
| --
|Inflicts up to 180~220 damage to a group of monsters.
|Truly valiant
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigaslash]]
|100
|20
|Enemy group
|Yes
| --
|Inflicts up to 207~239 damage to each member of a group.
| None
|-
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Gigagash]]
|100*
|20
|20
|100*
|Enemy group
|group
|Yes
|yes
| --
|Inflicts up to 271~331 damage to each member of a group.
|Inflicts up to 271~331 damage to each member of a group.
|no
|None
|}
|}
*Requires 100 points in both swords and courage
*Requires 100 points in both {{Sword}}s and Courage.


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


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'''{{Spear}}s''' are ideal for hunters of metal monsters in particular, with ''[[Thunder Thrust]]'' (12 points) and ''[[Lightning Thrust]]'' (59 points). The ''[[Multithrust]]'' (25 points) is also worth a try against single enemies.
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Name</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Tension</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Heal]]
|2
|3
|one
|yes
|Restores 30-40 HP to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Squelch]]
|2
|4
|one
|no
|Cures one character of poison and envenomated status changes.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Evac]]
|2
|6
|party
|no
|Teleports player back to dungeon enterance (Dungeons only).
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sizz]]
|4
|11
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 29~35 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Midheal]]
|3
|18
|one
|yes
|Restores 75-90 HP to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Sizzle]]
|6
|20
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 53~62 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Fullheal]]
|6
|27
|one
|no
|Restores all HP to one character.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Zing]]
|8
|29
|one
|no
|Revives a dead character with 50% of HP (50% success rate).
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|[[Kasizzle]]
|10
|32
|group
|yes
|Inflicts up to 150~170 fire damage on each member of a group.
|-
!bgcolor="#fa8072"|Dragon Soul
|64
|65
|one
|yes
|Inflicts 420~520 non-elemental damage to one enemy (Ignores enemy defense, magic attack)
|}


==Skill Tips==
'''{{Boomerang}}s''' are a real boon in the beginning of the game because they attack all enemies. Later, however, this skill becomes less useful (over 40 points: ''{{Attack}} +15), so it is advisable to switch to developing different skills.''


'''Swords''' pay off if you are in pursuit of metal monsters, with ''Metal Slash'' (30 points) being particularly useful. If you accumulate 100 points in swords and courage you learn the almighty gigagash, although this takes quite some time to achieve.
'''Fisticuffs''' is largely ineffectual to the other skills, although ''[[Defending Champion]]'' (11 points) is a very useful ability and some actions are worth a try like ''[[Thin Air]]'' (42 points) for cheap moves that target all foes. The Hero can only make a real impression when he learns ''{{Attack}} + 50'' (100 points).


'''Spears''' are ideal for hunters of metal monsters in particular, with ''Thunder Thrust'' (12 points) and ''Lightning Thrust'' (59 points). The ''Multithrust'' (25 points) is also worth a try against single enemies.
'''Courage''' is extremely useful as a means of learning traits that reduce {{MP}} consumption (at 56 and 90 points) and utility spells that free [[Angelo]]'s turns up. [[Zap]] and [[Kazap]] deal incredible damage for the periods they are learned in, and [[Omniheal]] can turn a battle around like no other spell.


'''Boomerangs''' are a real boon in the beginning of the game because they attack all enemies. Later, however, this skill becomes less useful (over 40 points: ''Attack + 15), so it is advisable to switch to developing different skills.''
'''Suggested Strategies:''' Learn Courage up to 8 points (''[[Zoom]]'') initially, then learn Boomerangs up to 40 points (''{{Attack}} + 15'') followed by courage up to 100. Next, increase your {{Sword}}s skill to 66 (''{{Attack}} + 25'') or Spears up to 59 (''[[Critical Hit]]'').


'''Fisticuffs''' is largely ineffectual to the other skills, although some actions are worth a try like ''Thin Air'' (42 points). The Hero can only make a real impression when he learns ''Attack + 50'' (100 points).
Another option would be to forgo {{Boomerang}}s altogether and start by dividing points equally between {{Sword}}s and Courage (up to {{Sword}}s 66), then switching to {{Spear}}s and Courage. However, since one can come across some extremely effective spears in the opening stages of the game, it may be advized to concentrate on mastering {{Spear}}s from the outset.


'''Courage''' is extremely useful as a means of learning traits that reduce MP consumption (at 56 and 90 points). Don't ignore the advanced attacks either (''Zap'', 48 points and ''Kazap'' at 100 points), or the ''Omniheal'' spell at 82 points.
====Equipment====
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dream blade]]|statModifier=Attack +43}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Partisan]]|statModifier=Attack +44}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bastard sword]]|statModifier=Attack +61}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Flametang boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +63}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Zombie slayer]]|statModifier=Attack +65}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sandstorm spear]]|statModifier=Attack +67}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane]]|statModifier=Attack +72}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Double-edged sword]]|statModifier=Attack +76}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Über double-edge]]|statModifier=Attack +76}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Miracle sword]]|statModifier=Attack +80}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon slayer]]|statModifier=Attack +83}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Demon spear]]|statModifier=Attack +86}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Blizzard blade]]|statModifier=Attack +90}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal wing boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +90}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Über miracle sword]]|statModifier=Attack +95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hero spear]]|statModifier=Attack +100}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Helmets|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze helmet]]|statModifier=Defence +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hermes' hat]]|statModifier=Defence +20}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron mask]]|statModifier=Defence +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pirate's hat]]|statModifier=Defence +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Platinum headgear]]|statModifier=Defence +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron headgear]]|statModifier=Defence +32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]‡|statModifier=Defence +32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Hades' helm E}}|statModifier=Defence +33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gothic mitre]]‡|statModifier=Defence +36}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mythril helm]]|statModifier=Defence +38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Great helm]]|statModifier=Defence +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Dragovian helmet}}|statModifier=Defence +50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sun crown]]|statModifier=Defence +52}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal king helm]]|statModifier=Defence +55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Plain clothes]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]|statModifier=Defence+7}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale armour]]|statModifier=Defence+17}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Healie t-shirt]]‡|statModifier=Defence+18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze armour]]|statModifier=Defence+24}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron armour]]|statModifier=Defence+32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full plate armour]]|statModifier=Defence+39}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver mail]]|statModifier=Defence+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armour]]|statModifier=Defence+55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon mail]]|statModifier=Defence+60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spiked armour]]|statModifier=Defence+68}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gothic vestment]]‡|statModifier=Defence+72}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Platinum mail]]|statModifier=Defence+72}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Alistair's armour]]‡|statModifier=Defence+80}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sacred armour]]|statModifier=Defence+84}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mirror armour]]|statModifier=Defence+92}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Liquid metal armour]]|statModifier=Defence+101}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Dragovian armour}}|statModifier=Defence+110}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal king armour]]|statModifier=Defence+120}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest VIII|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale shield]]|statModifier=Defence+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal slime platter]]‡|statModifier=Defence+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze shield]]|statModifier=Defence+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron shield]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Light shield]]|statModifier=Defence+17}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel shield]]|statModifier=Defence+22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic shield]]|statModifier=Defence+27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon shield]]|statModifier=Defence+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ice shield]]|statModifier=Defence+33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Power shield]]|statModifier=Defence+38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mirror shield]]|statModifier=Defence+43}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ogre shield]]|statModifier=Defence+45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver shield]]|statModifier=Defence+48}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruinous shield]]|statModifier=Defence+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thanatos' shield]]|statModifier=Defence+55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Dragovian shield}}|statModifier=Defence+60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal king shield]]|statModifier=Defence+65}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Elevating shoes]]|statModifier=Agility +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Metal slime earrings]]‡|statModifier=Agility +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Agility ring]]|statModifier=Agility +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Meteorite bracer]]|statModifier=Agility +50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Lord's bracer]]‡|statModifier=Attack +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Strength ring]]|statModifier=Attack +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]|statModifier=Attack +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Titan belt]]|statModifier=Attack +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Templar's Equipment#Templar Captain's ring|Templar Captain's ring]]|statModifier=Attack +10<br>Wisdom +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty armlet]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Argon ring]]|statModifier=Attack +20<br>Agility +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hearty ring]]‡|statModifier=Defence +1<br>Max HP +10<br>Max MP +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Golden slippers]]‡|statModifier=Defence +1}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold bracer]]|statModifier=Defence +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Slime earrings]]|statModifier=Defence +4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Life bracer]]|statModifier=Defence +5<br>Max HP +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon's scale]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fire dragon charm]]‡|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gospel ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Light dragon charm]]‡|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Prayer ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Templar's Equipment#Templar's ring|Templar's ring]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Lucky pendant]]‡|statModifier=Defence +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full moon ring]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold ring]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Holy talisman]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of awakening]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of clarity]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of immunity]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of truth]]|statModifier=Defence +10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Catholicon ring]]|statModifier=Defence +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Defence +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby of protection]]|statModifier=Defence +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold rosary]]|statModifier=Wisdom +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sorcerer's ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom +10<br>Max MP +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's specs]]|statModifier=Wisdom +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom +20}}
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* ‡[[3DS]] version only.


'''Suggested Strategies:''' Learn Courage up to 8 points (''Zoom'') initially, then learn Boomerangs up to 40 points (''Attack + 15'') followed by courage up to 100. Next, increase your Swords skill to 66 (''Attack + 25'') or Spears up to 59 (''Critical Hit'').
==={{DQM3D}}===
The Hero's pet Munchie appears as an obtainable SS rank member of the [[Beast family]], alongside [[Trode]].


Another option would be to forgo Boomerangs altogether and start by dividing points equally between Swords and Courage (up to Swords 66), then switching to Spears and Courage.
==={{SSB5}}===
The Hero of {{VIII}}, under the name Eight, appears as one of four {{Hero Smash}}es, alongside the Heroes of ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|XI]]'', ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|III]]'', and ''[[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|IV]]''. He wields the {{Dragovian king sword}} and {{Dragovian shield}}. Unlike in his home game, Eight does not retain his curse immunity in ''Ultimate'', presumably because of his status as an alternate character and/or for gameplay balance.


However, since you come across some extremely effective spears in the opening stages of the game, you may prefer to concentrate on mastering spears from the outset.
While playing as the Hero in Classic Mode, Eight appears as Round 5's opponent and is fought on the Battlefield form of Gaur Plains. He is allied with a tiny Pikachu (''[[Pokémon]]''), in reference to {{Munchie}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* 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 American 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 {{DQ11}}, the {{Luminary}} can wear an outfit that allows him to dress like the Protagonist of {{VIII}}.
*While designing the {{SSB5}} version of The Hero, series creator Masahiro Sakurai specifically requested permission from Square-Enix to include {{Dragon Quest VIII}}'s Hero as an alternate costume, due to the game being the most popular entry in the West and its role in reintroducing the series to American and European audiences.
**In ''Ultimate,'' Eight is given a voice (albeit largely for various wordless expressions of exertion or pain). His voice actor is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yūki_Kaji Yūki Kaji], a popular Japanese VA and singer. According to Masahiro Sakurai, Kaji was very excited to play Eight, and considered roles in both ''Dragon Quest'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' to be two of his dream jobs.
 
==Videos==
{{Videos|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory'' finishing move|{{#ev:youtube|g3m85MFHjS8|250}} }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Dq8 Hero.jpg|
Dq8 Hero.jpg|
File:Dq8-Hero Concept art.jpg|<center>Hero's concept art</center>
DQVIII_Hero_front.png|
File:DQVIII Hero Face.png|
DQVIII_Hero_back.png|
Image:DQVIII_Hero_concepts.png|
DQVIII Hero Face.png|
File:Dragon-quest-VIII-Dragovian Hero.jpg|Hero's transformation
DQVIII_Hero_concepts.png|
</gallery>
DQVIII Hero High Tension.png|
Dragon-quest-VIII-Dragovian Hero.jpg|Hero's transformation.
Munchie.png|Munchie.
Munchie_pose.png|
DQ VIII Android Munchie Finding Farebury.jpg|Munchie in the opening of {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Munchie.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Gambling In Simpleton.jpg|First meeting with [[Angelo]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Opening Ruined Abbey.jpg|Opening the [[Ruined Abbey]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Champion Statue.jpg|Statue of the Hero after Clearing Rank S at the {{Monster Arena 8}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Dragovian equipment set 3ds.JPG|Hero wearing the [[Dragovian Equipment]].
DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Metal king armour]], [[Metal king shield|Shield]] and [[Metal king helm|Helm]]. ({{3DS}})
DQVIII Hero Gothic.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Gothic mitre]] and [[Gothic vestment]]. ({{3DS}} version only)
DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}}.
SSBU TerryAlt.png|Alternate costume based on [[Terry]].
</gallery></center>


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