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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]] 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 | In promotional screenshots and the instruction manual for the {{PlayStation 2}} 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 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. | 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. | ||
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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}} | 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 | 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== | ||
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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|[[Soldier's sword]], [[Plain clothes]], [[Bandana]] | | Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Soldier's sword]], [[Plain clothes]], [[Bandana]] | ||
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*Clean Sweep costs 2 MP in the 3DS | *Clean Sweep costs 2 {{MP}} in the {{3DS}} Version. | ||
===Boomerang=== | ===Boomerang=== | ||
{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | {|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center" | ||
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|Inflicts 420~520 non-elemental damage to one enemy. | |Inflicts 420~520 non-elemental damage to one enemy. | ||
|} | |} | ||
*Dragon Soul was first created for the PS2 Version of ''VIII'' | *Dragon Soul was first created for the {{PS2}} Version of ''VIII'' | ||
**Dragon Soul is learned at level 70 in the 3DS | **Dragon Soul is learned at level 70 in the {{3DS}} Version and deals 375~450 damage. | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper sword]]|statModifier=Attack +13}} | {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper sword]]|statModifier=Attack +13}} | ||
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Boomerang (weapon)|Boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +19}} | {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Boomerang (weapon)|Boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +19}} | ||
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick}} (3DS only)|statModifier=Attack +20}} | {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item={{Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick}} ({{3DS}} only)|statModifier=Attack +20}} | ||
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron lance]]|statModifier=Attack +24}} | {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron lance]]|statModifier=Attack +24}} | ||
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Edged boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +27}} | {{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Edged boomerang]]|statModifier=Attack +27}} | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
==={{SSB5}}=== | ==={{SSB5}}=== | ||
VIII's hero (referred to as "Eight" by ''Super Smash Bros.'' creator Masahiro Sakurai) appears as a costume for | VIII's hero (referred to as "Eight" by ''Super Smash Bros.'' creator Masahiro Sakurai) appears as a costume for the {{Hero Smash}}, 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 {{DQMJ2P}}. | *Munchie is an obtainable monster in {{DQMJ2P}}. | ||
*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''. | *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 | *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 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. | **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. | ||
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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]]. ( | Image:DQVIII Hero Gothic.jpg|Hero wearing the [[Gothic mitre]] and [[Gothic vestment]]. ({{3DS}} Version only) | ||
Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png| | Image:DQVIIIHeroSSBU.png|{{SSB5}} | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||