Hero

“The Hero Draws Near!”

—Introduction tagline, "Heroic Encounter" trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Hero is the main playable character of the 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: Eleven (from Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, commonly known as the Luminary), Arusu (from Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation, commonly known as Erdrick), Solo (from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen), and Eight (from Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King).

History

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SmashWiki article: Hero (SSBU)

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, 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 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 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 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. Challenger Pack 2, including Hero, the Yggdrasil's Altar stage, and music from the Dragon Quest series, was released on July 30, 2019 (PST). 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, Asuru, also has his own Mii Fighter outfit and 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.

A History of Heroism
Round	Opponent(s)	Stage	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	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) Giant Charizard (purple costume)	Dracula's Castle (Ω)	Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III 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

Frizz

Frizzle

Kafrizz

in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SmashWiki article: Frizz / Frizzle / Kafrizz

Frizz / Frizzle / Kafrizz are Hero's standard special move that appeared in the 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.

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. 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. Kafrizz deals the most damage and knockback, but could put Hero at risk from a reflector move. This move exhaust 36 MP.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	メラ / メラミ / メラゾーマ Mera / Merami / Merazoma

Zap / Zapple / Kazap

Zap

Zapple

Kazap

in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SmashWiki article: Zap / Zapple / Kazap

Zap / Zapple / Kazap are Hero's side special moves, and are dependent on how long the side special is held. Zap causes Hero to cast a small electric bolt, fast but weak in the process. Zap cost 8 MP to use. Zapple casts a longer beam of electricity and deals more damage and more range, costing 18 MP. Kazap results in Hero electrifying his sword and slashing their opponents. This move cost 42 MP, the most exhausting of Hero's special moves.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	デイン / ライデイン / ギガデイン Dein / Raidein / Gigadein

Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh

Woosh

Swoosh

Kaswoosh

in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SmashWiki article: Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh

Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh are Hero's up special moves, each move dependent on how long the up special is held. Woosh summons a small tornado that slightly launches Hero upwards, and uses 5 MP. Swoosh creates a larger tornado that deals more damage and give Hero a boost in their recovery. It exhausts 9 MP in the process. 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

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	バギ / バギマ / バギクロス Bagi / Bagima / Bagicross

Command Selection

Command Selection in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SmashWiki article: Command Selection

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

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	コマンド選択 Komando Sentaku

The magical skills that can be selected from Command Selection are:

Spell	Image	Description
Sizz		Shoots a fireball directly ahead.
Sizzle		A stronger variant of Sizz.
Bang		Fires a small explosive spell.
Kaboom		A stronger variant of Bang that fires a large explosive spell.
Snooze		Fires a wave of energy that puts an opponent to sleep. Can be described as a projectile version of Sing.
Flame Slash		A physical attack that deals flame damage to opponents.
Kacrackle Slash		A physical attack that freezes opponents.
Metal Slash		A physical attack that one-hit KOs metal opponents.
Hatchet Man		The Hero unleashes a powerful downward slash.
Whack		Fires a slow-moving dark purple projectile that has the possibility of instantly KOs opponents.
Thwack		A stronger variant of Whack that fires a large dark purple spark in front of the Hero that could instantly KOs opponents.
Magic Burst		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.
Kamikazee		Creates an explosion around the Hero, instantly defeating him, but causes large knockback and damage to opponents.
Psyche Up		A spell that increases the power of the Hero's next attack.
Oomph		A spell that increases the Hero's attack power.
Acceleratle		A spell that can increase the Hero's speed and jump. See Command Selection for a list of the effects.
Kaclang		A move that encases the Hero in defensive metal, preventing knockback and grabs, but also makes Hero immobile for a while.
Bounce		Creates a reflect barrier around the Hero. Functions similarly to the Franklin Badge item.
Heal		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.
Zoom		A move that shoots the Hero into the air. Comparable to Extreme Speed and 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.
Hocus Pocus		A spell that gives the Hero a random effect. See Command Selection for a list of the effects.

Final Smash

Gigaslash

Gigaslash in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SmashWiki article: Gigaslash

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

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ギガスラッシュ Gigasurasshu	Gigaslash

Profiles and statistics

Spirits

Name	Image	Series / game	Type	Class	Strength / effect(s)	How to obtain	Spirit battle
							Opponent(s)	Battle conditions	Stage	Song
Hero (DRAGON QUEST XI S)		DRAGON QUEST Series	Fighter	N/A	N/A	Classic Mode as Hero	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hero (DRAGON QUEST III)		DRAGON QUEST Series	Fighter	N/A	N/A	Vault Shop	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hero (DRAGON QUEST IV)		DRAGON QUEST Series	Fighter	N/A	N/A	Vault Shop	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hero (DRAGON QUEST VIII)		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, Ryu, Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, who are downloadable fighters in that game.

• Pit: Who is THAT?
• Palutena: I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
• 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

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  Arusu

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  Solo

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  Eight

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  A Mii Swordfighter with Erdrick's Armor and Helmet

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  Hero's amiibo

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	勇者 Yūsha	Hero; literally "Brave One"
Chinese	勇者 Yǒngzhě	Same as the Japanese name
Dutch	Held	Hero
German	Held	Hero
Italian	Eroe	Hero
Korean	용사 Yongsa	Warrior
Russian	Герой Geroy	Hero
Spanish	Héroe	Hero

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 hero of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, Solo's is based on the hero of Dragon Quest, and Eight's is based on Terry from 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 before Steve.