Editing Hero

{{character-infobox
|image=[[File:Luminary SSBU.png|250px]]
|full_name=Eleven/Arusu/Solo/Eight
|species=[[Human]]
|first_appearance=''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age|Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age]]'' (2017, ''Dragon Quest'' franchise, Eleven)<br>''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation|Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation]]'' (1988, ''Dragon Quest'' franchise, Arusu)<br>''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen|Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen]]'' (1990, ''Dragon Quest'' franchise, Solo)<br>''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King|Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King]]'' (2004, ''Dragon Quest'' franchise, Eight)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (Challenger Pack 2) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]], ''Mario''-related media)
|latest_portrayal='''Eleven:'''<br>{{wp|Mitsuki Saiga}} (2019-present)<br>'''Arusu:'''<br>{{wp|Nobuyuki Hiyama}} (2019-present)<br>'''Solo:'''<br>{{wp|Takeshi Kusao}} (2019-present)<br>'''Eight:'''<br>{{wp|Yūki Kaji}} (2019-present)
}}
{{quote2|The Hero Draws Near!|Introduction tagline|"Heroic Encounter" trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}
The '''Hero''' is the main playable character of the [[dragonquest:Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. The appearance, skills, and role of the hero varies between the games. Four of these heroes appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': '''[[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Eleven]]''' (from ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age|Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age]]'', commonly known as the '''Luminary'''), '''[[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Arusu]]''' (from ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation|Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation]]'', commonly known as '''Erdrick'''), '''[[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Solo]]''' (from ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen|Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen]]''), and '''[[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Eight]]''' (from ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King|Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King]]'').<ref name=Sakurai>Nintendo (July 30, 2019). "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciLEX04BVFM Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents “Hero”]". ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.</ref>
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==History==
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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|name=Hero
|emblem=DragonQuestEmblem.png
|image=Luminary SSBU.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (downloadable)
|standard=Frizz / Frizzle / Kafrizz
|side=Zap / Zapple / Kazap
|up=Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh
|down=Command Selection
|final=Gigaslash
|entrance=Hero descends from above with Zoom and raises his sword upon landing.
}}
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During the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11, 2019 (PST), the heroes of ''Dragon Quest'' were announced as DLC fighters for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', set to release during the summer of 2019 (PST) as the second fighter in the first Fighters Pass (as well as the third downloadable fighter overall), included within Challenger Pack 2. In a similar vein to [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Villager]], [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Robin]], [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] and [[Alph]], [[Bowser Jr.]] and the [[Koopalings]], [[Corrin]], and [[Inkling]], Eleven is the default skin for the character, while Asuru, Solo, and Eight can be chosen as alternative costumes. They all use a sword and shield, similar to [[Link]], [[Young Link]] and [[Toon Link]], and have access to magical abilities from their series, such as [[dragonquest:Sizzle|Sizzle]]. Many of their basic attacks use sword jabs and swings, with their shield able to block projectile attacks. Their magical attacks are limited by their MP gauge (which fills up over time or attack to fills its). [[Slime (Dragon Quest)|Slime]] also appear alongside them during taunts. With the notable exception of Command Selection, Hero's special moves switch between three types of magical attacks depending on the charge level and costs higher amount of MP when charged for longer, much like Robin's [[Robin#Thunder|Thunder]]. Hero's down special move, Command Selection, instead has him choosing a variety of four randomly selected spells from a pop-up menu similar to the one from the original game. Regarding weight, Hero is one of the lighter heavyweights, being lighter than [[Mega Man]] but heavier than [[Mii Swordfighter]] and [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]]. Challenger Pack 2, including Hero, the [[Yggdrasil's Altar]] stage, and music from the ''Dragon Quest'' series, was released on July 30, 2019 (PST)<ref name=Sakurai/>. Hero is classified as fighter #72.

In Hero's reveal trailer, Link is shown dueling puppet fighters of [[Marth]] and [[Meta Knight]], both of whom were created by [[Dharkon]]. Link is overpowered by both puppet fighters, who prepare to rush him for a final hit. However, throughout their battle, a horse is galloping towards Link and the puppet fighters. When the Marth and Meta Knight puppet fighters are about to attack Link one more time, the Hero - revealed to be Eleven - attacks from behind, knocking away the puppet fighters from Link. Several gameplay clips of Eleven are shown: Eleven is KOing opponents at first, but is later KO'd himself several times. The gameplay cuts back to CGI, showing Dharkon's puppet fighter army cornering a weakened Eleven. Asuru, Solo, and Eight join to assist Eleven, where all four Heroes rush towards the puppet fighter army. Gameplay footage of all four Heroes is shown, where they all work together to KO their opponents. The Hero's trailer ends with Asuru using his Final Smash.

The hero, Arusu, also has his own [[Mii Fighter]] [[List of Mii Fighter Outfits|outfit]] and [[List of Mii Headgear|headgear]] (called Erdrick's Armor and Erdrick's Helmet, respectively) that Mii Fighters can don. The outfit is exclusive to Mii Swordfighters, while the helmet can be worn by any Mii Fighter class.

====Classic Mode route====
Aside from the final round, all matches in Hero's Classic Mode route are Stamina battles.

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!colspan="5"|A History of Heroism
|-
!width=20px|Round
!width=200px|Opponent(s)
!width=150px|Stage
!width=200px|Song
|-
!1
|Tiny [[Kirby]] (blue costume) ×3, Tiny Kirby (red costume)
|[[Gaur Plain]] (Battlefield)
|The Hero Goes Forth with a Determination
|-
!2
|Hero (''XI''), Tiny [[Robin]] (female, red costume)
|[[Yggdrasil's Altar]]
|Unflinchable Courage
|-
!3
|Hero (''VI'')
|[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]
|Wagon Wheel's March
|-
!4
|[[Rathalos]]
|
|Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III
|-
!5
|Hero (''VIII''), Tiny [[Pikachu]]
|Gaur Plain (Battlefield)
|War Cry
|-
!6
|Hero (''III'')
|[[Castle Siege]] (volcanic area)
|Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III
|-
!Final
|Robin (male, blue costume)<br>Giant [[Charizard]] (purple costume)
|[[Dracula's Castle]] (Ω)
|Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III<br>Battle for the Glory - DRAGON QUEST IV
|}

==Special moves==
All of Hero's special moves uses the '''MP Gauge''' mechanic. A certain amount of MP is required to perform various spells from each of Hero's special moves. If Hero does not have enough MP, the attack does not perform and a failing sound from Dragon Quest plays. He can recharge their MP by attacking an opponent, with each damage equating to the amount of MP he regains.

===Frizz / Frizzle / Kafrizz===
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{{main-external|SmashWiki|Frizz / Frizzle / Kafrizz}}
'''Frizz''' / '''Frizzle''' / '''Kafrizz''' are Hero's standard special move that appeared in the [[dragonquest:Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. Each of these spells can be used by Hero when he is charging his move automatically, however cancelling the move forces Hero to recharge from the very beginning.

[[dragonquest:Frizz|Frizz]] causes Hero to throw a small fireball that is quick to charge but slower and weaker in the process. It costs 6 MP to use. [[dragonquest:Frizzle|Frizzle]] has Hero shoot out two intertwined fireballs that can split in two to deal powerful damage at a much faster rate, costing 16 MP to use. [[dragonquest:Kafrizz|Kafrizz]] deals the most damage and knockback, but could put Hero at risk from a [[smashwiki:Reflect|reflector move]]. This move exhaust 36 MP.

;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=メラ / メラミ / メラゾーマ
|JapR=Mera / Merami / Merazoma
|JapM=
}}
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===Zap / Zapple / Kazap===
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|caption1=Zap

|image2=SSBU Zapple.jpg
|width2=200
|caption2=Zapple 

|image3=SSBU Kazap.jpg
|width3=200
|caption3=Kazap 
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{{main-external|SmashWiki|Zap / Zapple / Kazap}}
'''Zap''' / '''Zapple''' / '''Kazap''' are Hero's side special moves, and are dependent on how long the side special is held. [[dragonquest:Zap|Zap]] causes Hero to cast a small electric bolt, fast but weak in the process. Zap cost 8 MP to use. [[dragonquest:Zapple|Zapple]] casts a longer beam of electricity and deals more damage and more range, costing 18 MP. [[dragonquest:Kazap|Kazap]] results in Hero electrifying his sword and slashing their opponents. This move cost 42 MP, the most exhausting of Hero's special moves.
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;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=デイン / ライデイン / ギガデイン
|JapR=Dein / Raidein / Gigadein
|JapM=
}}
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===Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh===
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|image2=SSBU Swoosh.jpg
|width2=200
|caption2=Swoosh

|image3=SSBU Kaswoosh.jpg
|width3=200
|caption3=Kaswoosh
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{{main-external|SmashWiki|Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh}}
'''Woosh''' / '''Swoosh''' / '''Kaswoosh''' are Hero's up special moves, each move dependent on how long the up special is held. [[dragonquest:Woosh|Woosh]] summons a small tornado that slightly launches Hero upwards, and uses 5 MP. [[dragonquest:Swoosh|Swoosh]] creates a larger tornado that deals more damage and give Hero a boost in their recovery. It exhausts 9 MP in the process. [[dragonquest:Kaswoosh|Kaswoosh]] results in Hero summoning two large tornadoes that deals significant amount of damage, as well as giving Hero massive vertical momentum. Kaswoosh cost 18 MP for use.

;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=バギ / バギマ / バギクロス
|JapR=Bagi / Bagima / Bagicross
|JapM=
}}
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===Command Selection===
[[File:SSBU Command Selection.png|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Command Selection in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
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'''Command Selection''' is Hero's down special move, where he selects one spell from a pool of four random spells. The total amount of spells that Hero has is 21, however some spells cannot appear with others (e.g. Whack cannot appear on the same selection as Thwack). Each spells uses up different amounts of MP.

;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=コマンド選択
|JapR=Komando Sentaku
|JapM=
}}
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The magical skills that can be selected from Command Selection are:
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
|-
! style="width: 82px;" |Spell
!Image
!Description
|-
![[dragonquest:Sizz|Sizz]]
|[[File:SSBU Sizz.jpg|200px]]
|Shoots a fireball directly ahead.
|-
![[dragonquest:Sizzle|Sizzle]]
|[[File:SSBU Sizzle.jpg|200px]]
|A stronger variant of Sizz.
|-
![[dragonquest:Bang|Bang]]
|[[File:SSBU Bang.jpg|200px]]
|Fires a small explosive spell.
|-
![[dragonquest:Kaboom|Kaboom]]
|[[File:SSBU Kaboom.jpg|200px]]
|A stronger variant of Bang that fires a large explosive spell.
|-
![[dragonquest:Snooze|Snooze]]
|[[File:SSBU Snooze.jpg|200px]]
|Fires a wave of energy that puts an opponent to sleep. Can be described as a projectile version of [[Jigglypuff#Sing|Sing]].
|-
![[dragonquest:Flame Slash|Flame Slash]]
|[[File:SSBU Flame Slash.jpg|200px]]
|A physical attack that deals flame damage to opponents.
|-
![[dragonquest:Kacrackle Slash|Kacrackle Slash]]
|[[File:SSBU Kacrackle Slash.jpg|200px]]
|A physical attack that freezes opponents.
|-
![[dragonquest:Metal Slash|Metal Slash]]
|[[File:SSBU Metal Slash.jpg|200px]]
|A physical attack that one-hit KOs metal opponents.
|-
![[dragonquest:Hatchet Man|Hatchet Man]]
|[[File:SSBU Hatchet Man.jpg|200px]]
|The Hero unleashes a powerful downward slash.
|-
![[dragonquest:Whack|Whack]]
|[[File:SSBU Whack.jpg|200px]]
|Fires a slow-moving dark purple projectile that has the possibility of instantly KOs opponents.
|-
![[dragonquest:Thwack|Thwack]]
|[[File:SSBU Thwack.jpg|200px]]
|A stronger variant of Whack that fires a large dark purple spark in front of the Hero that could instantly KOs opponents.
|-
![[dragonquest:Magic Burst|Magic Burst]]
|[[File:SSBU Magic Burst.jpg|200px]]
|The Hero unleashes a powerful, massive blast that grows in size. This move exhausts all of Hero's MP. Comparable to the [[Smart Bomb]] item in function.
|-
![[dragonquest:Kamikazee|Kamikazee]]
|[[File:SSBU Kamikazee.jpg|200px]]
|Creates an explosion around the Hero, instantly defeating him, but causes large knockback and damage to opponents.
|-
![[dragonquest:Psyche Up|Psyche Up]]
|[[File:SSBU Psyche Up.jpg|200px]]
|A spell that increases the power of the Hero's next attack.
|-
![[dragonquest:Oomph|Oomph]]
|[[File:SSBU Oomph.jpg|200px]]
|A spell that increases the Hero's attack power.
|-
![[dragonquest:Acceleratle|Acceleratle]]
|[[File:SSBU Acceleratle.jpg|200px]]
|A spell that can increase the Hero's speed and jump. See [[smashwiki:Command Selection|Command Selection]] for a list of the effects.
|-
![[dragonquest:Kaclang|Kaclang]]
|[[File:SSBU Kaclang.jpg|200px]]
|A move that encases the Hero in defensive metal, preventing knockback and grabs, but also makes Hero immobile for a while.
|-
![[dragonquest:Bounce|Bounce]]
|[[File:SSBU Bounce.jpg|200px]]
|Creates a reflect barrier around the Hero. Functions similarly to the [[Franklin Badge]] item.
|-
![[dragonquest:Heal|Heal]]
|[[File:SSBU Heal.jpg|200px]]
|A spell that can heal the Hero. The spell can only be used twice before it is uncastable. It is available two more times if Hero respawns.
|-
![[dragonquest:Zoom|Zoom]]
|[[File:SSBU Zoom.jpg|200px]]
|A move that shoots the Hero into the air. Comparable to [[Lucario#Extreme Speed|Extreme Speed]] and [[Pit (character)#Power of Flight|Power of Flight]] in function, but can travel significantly higher to the point that Hero goes off-screen. Hero cannot go through ceilings using this move.
|-
![[dragonquest:Hocus Pocus|Hocus Pocus]]
|[[File:SSBU Hocus Pocus.jpg|200px]]
|A spell that gives the Hero a random effect. See [[smashwiki:Command Selection|Command Selection]] for a list of the effects.
|}
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==Final Smash==
===Gigaslash===
[[File:HeroesFinalSmash.png|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Gigaslash in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
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'''Gigaslash''' is Hero's [[Final Smash]], which is performed when Hero successfully strikes another fighter in front of him. It summons the other ''Dragon Quest'' heroes from ''I'', ''II'', ''V'', ''VI'', ''VII'', ''IX'', and ''X'', all casting a bolt of lighting together and sending it to Hero's sword, who then slashes his opponent and launches them. It is one of the few Final Smashes to utilize a pre-rendered cinematic.

;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=ギガスラッシュ
|JapR=Gigasurasshu
|JapM=Gigaslash
}}
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==Profiles and statistics==
===Spirits===
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|-
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|-
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
|-
!Hero (''DRAGON QUEST XI S'')
|[[File:SSBU Hero (Dragon Quest XI S) Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|Fighter
|N/A
|N/A
|Classic Mode as Hero
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
!Hero (''DRAGON QUEST III'')
|[[File:SSBU Hero (Dragon Quest III) Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|Fighter
|N/A
|N/A
|Vault Shop
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
!Hero (''DRAGON QUEST IV'')
|[[File:SSBU Hero (Dragon Quest IV) Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|Fighter
|N/A
|N/A
|Vault Shop
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
!Hero (''DRAGON QUEST VIII'')
|[[File:SSBU Hero (Dragon Quest VIII) Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|Fighter
|N/A
|N/A
|Vault Shop
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}

===Palutena's Guidance===
Hero shares this stock conversation with all other DLC characters except [[Piranha Plant]]. It was originally used for [[Mewtwo]], [[Lucas]], [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], [[Ryu]], Cloud, [[Corrin]], and [[Bayonetta]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', who are downloadable fighters in that game. 
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]:''' Who is THAT? 
*'''[[Palutena]]:''' I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
*'''[[List of Palutena's Guidance conversations|Viridi]]:''' It must be an intruder from another dimension!
*'''Pit:''' Whoever it is, the goal remains the same: to fight and win!

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' official website===
*''The Hero from the DRAGON QUEST series joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! Wielding the Supreme Sword of Light and a trusty shield, he can slice his foes and block incoming attacks. When Hero pulls up his Command Selection screen, he’ll have access to a random selection of spells that could turn the tide of battle in his favor!''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Erdrick SSBU.png|Arusu
Solo SSBU.png|Solo
Eight SSBU.png|Eight
ErdrickUltimate.jpg|A Mii Swordfighter with Erdrick's Armor and Helmet
Hero amiibo.png|Hero's amiibo
</gallery>

== Names in other languages ==
{{foreign names
|Jap=勇者
|JapR=Yūsha
|JapM=Hero; literally "Brave One"
|Fra=Héros
|FraM=Hero
|Spa=Héroe
|SpaM=Hero
|Ger=Held
|GerM=Hero
|Ita=Eroe
|ItaM=Hero
|Dut=Held
|DutM=Hero
|Rus=Герой
|RusR=Geroy
|RusM=Hero
|Kor=용사
|KorR=Yongsa
|KorM=Warrior
|Chi=勇者
|ChiR=Yǒngzhě
|ChiM=Same as the Japanese name
|}}

==Trivia==
*Each of the heroes has a pallet swap that references another character or class from the series: Eleven's is based on [[Angelo]], Asuru's is based on the [[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest V)|hero]] of ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride|Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride]]'', Solo's is based on the [[dragonquest:Hero (Dragon Quest)|hero]] of ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest|Dragon Quest]]'', and Eight's is based on [[dragonquest:Terry|Terry]] from ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation|Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation]]''.
*When playing on the [[Alefgard]] board in ''[[Fortune Street]]'', Erdrick is mentioned by various characters.
*The Hero is the first third-party character to have other characters from the same series as alternate costumes in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] before [[Steve (Minecraft)|Steve]].

==References==
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