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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|Name=Hero | |Name=Hero | ||
|Game= | |Game={{DQ8}} | ||
|Image=[[File:DQVIII_Hero_artwork.png|240px|center]] | |Image=[[File:DQVIII_Hero_artwork.png|240px|center]] | ||
|Sprite= | |Sprite= | ||
|Japanese name=エイト | |Japanese name={{tt|エイト|Eight}} | ||
|Roumaji=Eito | |Roumaji=Eito | ||
|Title= Captain of the Guard | |Title= Captain of the Guard | ||
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|Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}} | |Race= {{spoiler|start}}Half-human, half-Dragovian{{spoiler|end}} | ||
|Age=18 | |Age=18 | ||
|Family= {{spoiler|start}}[[Eltrio]] (father)<br>[[Xia]] (mother)<br>Chen Mui (grandfather)<br> | |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] ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]) | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
The '''Hero''' of | 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. | ||
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 | 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'''. | ||
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. With the help of his trusty companion Munchie, he is also able to unleash [[List_of_cheeses_in_Dragon_Quest_VIII| | 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. | ||
==Appearance and | ==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 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. | ||
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 | 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. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
{{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. | ||
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==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. 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 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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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Soldier's sword]], [[Plain clothes]], [[Bandana]] | | Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Soldier's sword]], [[Plain clothes]], [[Bandana]] | ||
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* | *The Hero also possesses a: | ||
**25% resistance to zap-based spells and abilites | |||
**Near total immunity to [[curses]] | |||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
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'''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.'' | '''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.'' | ||
'''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). | '''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). The Hero can only make a real impression when he learns ''Attack + 50'' (100 points). | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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'''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''). | '''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''). | ||
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. | 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. 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. | ||
==Other appearances== | |||
==Other | |||
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''=== | ===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''=== | ||
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 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.'' | ||
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* 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== | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Image:DQVIII_Hero_concepts.png| | Image:DQVIII_Hero_concepts.png| | ||
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 | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
{{Hero}} | {{Hero}} | ||