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{{Infobox Character
|name = Hero
|image = {{tabber|title1=Luminary (XI)|tab1=[[File:Hero SSBU.png|250px]]|title2=Erdrick (III)|tab2=[[File:DragonQuestIIIRender.png|250px]]|title3=Solo (IV)|tab3=[[File:DragonQuestIVRender.png|250px]]|title4=Eight (VIII)|tab4=[[File:DragonQuestVIIIRender.png|250px]]|title5=All|tab5=[[File:DragonQuestHeroes_SSBU_All.jpg|250px]]}}
|game = SSBU
|universe = {{uv|Dragon Quest}}
|availability = [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|Downloadable]]
}}
:{{Cquote|The Hero Draws Near!|cite=Introduction Tagline}}
The '''Hero''' ({{ja|勇者|Yūsha}}, ''Hero'') is a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' and the second third-party representative from [[Square Enix]] following {{SSBU|Cloud}}. He was announced during the E3 Nintendo Direct alongside {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} on June 11th, 2019 as the third [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|DLC]] fighter and is the second downloadable character from the Fighters Pass. The Hero's default costume is the [[dragonquestwiki:Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|hero from ''Dragon Quest XI'']] ('''Luminary'''<ref>Also referred to as '''Eleven'''.</ref>), while the heroes from [[dragonquestwiki:Hero (Dragon Quest III)|''Dragon Quest III'']] ('''Erdrick'''<ref>Also referred to as '''Arusu'''.</ref>), [[dragonquestwiki:Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|''Dragon Quest IV'']] ('''Solo'''), and [[dragonquestwiki:Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|''Dragon Quest VIII'']] ('''Eight''') also appear as alternate characters like [[Alph]] and the [[Koopalings]], though unlike those alternate characters, here they are all listed simply as "Hero." The Hero was released on July 30th, 2019, and is classified as Fighter #72.

Mitsuki Saiga reprises her role as the Luminary, voicing him in all regions in place of his English voice actor. Nobuyuki Hiyama, Takeshi Kusao, and Yuki Kaji debut as the voices of Erdrick, Solo, and Eight, respectively.

==Attributes==
{{incomplete|Attributes section needs information on Hero's strengths, weaknesses, and attributes}}
The Hero is a tall [[Weight|semi-heavyweight]] fighter. Contrary to his weight class, the Hero sports a tall frame—in tandem with his sword—that gives his attacks more reach, yet renders him vertically susceptible to combos; additionally, he sports an above-average damage output and KO potential, giving him attributes similar to those typical of a heavyweight. Collectively, the Hero has respectable mobility: in spite of having a slow [[Walk|walking]] speed, slightly below-average [[air speed]] and poor [[air acceleration]], his [[Dash|dashing]] speed, [[Dash#Initial Dash|initial dash]], [[traction]], [[Fall|falling speed]], and [[Fast fall|fastfalling speed]] are all either average or above-average.

The Hero has a good defensive game, courtesy of his tall frame, his shield, and long sword. His naturally tall frame and long sword give his attacks impressive range, allowing him to keep a safe distance away from his opponent. In a manner reminiscent of [[Link (SSBU)|the]] [[Young Link (SSBU)|three]] [[Toon Link (SSBU)|Links]], the Hero actually sports two shields: one which can naturally deplete, and another that remains by his side at all times. The Hero's shield can block [[projectile]]s while he is standing idle, walking, or crouching; its utility also extends to the first hit of his forward tilt.

The Hero possesses a unique [[Fighter ability|MP Gauge]], a bar that starts at 100 and depletes whenever he uses his special moves. The amount depleted varies depending on the spell, but it can be restored over time or from attacking foes with standard attacks. Although his special moves completely rely on the MP Gauge, they possess tremendous utility. His neutral special, [[Frizz]], is a fireball that can travel fast and far and deals decent damage, allowing the Hero to disrupt enemy approaches with this. Frizz can be charged into Frizzle or Kafrizz for more damage, knockback and travelling distance, turning it into a viable KO move at even 100%. The Hero's side special, Zap, can be charged into Zapple or Kazap: this is results in the move becoming significantly stronger, and also turning into a viable KOing option. Additionally, Zap and its variants are completely disjointed, giving them fearsome range and rendering them immune to [[reflect]]ion and absorption. The Hero's up special, Woosh, can be charged into Swoosh or Kaswoosh. Woosh is a good recovery option, and is further amplified through charging it up, travelling far vertically and granting some horizontal movement. Additionally, Woosh leaves behind tornadoes, which serve as lingering hitboxes that can damage opponents and [[gimp]] opposing recoveries. Finally, his down special, [[Command Selection]], gives the Hero a random list of four spells which offer a wide variety of effects. For example, the Bounce spell will reflect projectiles without sacrificing mobility. All of the other spells have significant advantages and little disadvantages to boot, which can be seen [[Hero (SSBU)#Command Selection spells|here]]. The Command Selection can be cancelled by inputting the shield button, allowing the Hero to repeatedly switch the menu of spells until he has an ideal set of them.

The Hero's smash attacks all share a unique perk: they have a 1/8 chance of striking with a critical hit, doubling their damage and knockback given, allowing them to KO at extremely early percents. Even without this perk, the Hero's smash attacks still have utility: his forward smash is his strongest smash attack in both damage and knockback, having large range to boot, making it terrific for edgeguarding; his up smash has high vertical range, being a reliable anti-air option, good for halting aerial opponents' approaches while remaining a good KOing tool; lastly, although his down smash is his weakest smash attack, it is also his fastest smash attack and it can be used to trap rolling or spot dodging opponents - thus, it is a reliable edgeguarding attack in its own right.

The Hero's other grounded attacks still possess utility, even if they are less overwhelming than his smash and special attacks. Neutral attack has a respectable damage output and good knockback, making it good for both damage-racking at low percents and KOing at high percents. As stated earlier, forward tilt first hit has blocking capabilities, which, coupled with its low lag, makes it a very safe defensive option that can be followed up with a second hit - a sword slash - which offers better range, identical speed, and more power, allowing for set-ups or outright KOs. Up tilt has wide range, which, coupled with its respectable damage output and decent startup lag, makes it a fantastic anti-air option and more consistent than up smash. Down tilt has good range - superseding the Hero's neutral attack - while offering the same speed and launching vertically, making it a good, albeit limited, combo starter. Lastly, dash attack boasts high power for an attack of its type, being able to KO at a mere 80% from the ledge.

==Moveset==
*The Hero's [[passive shield|shield]] can block incoming projectiles, akin to {{SSBU|Link}}, {{SSBU|Young Link}} and {{SSBU|Toon Link}}.
*The Hero's smash attacks have a 1/8 chance of having a critical hit effect, triggering a [[Special Zoom]] and dealing 2× damage and knockback.
*The Hero has an [[fighter ability|MP Gauge]] which depletes whenever he uses his special moves. The amount depleted varies based on the spell. The meter is restored over time (at a rate of one point per second), or when damaging foes with regular attacks.
**The maximum amount of MP is 100.
*Just like [[Cloud]] and [[Bayonetta]], his weapons will change depending on the alternate costume.
**The Luminary uses the Supreme Sword of Light and Erdwin's Shield.
**Erdrick uses the Sword of Kings and Shield of Heroes.
**Solo uses the Zenithian Sword and Shield.
**Eight uses the Dragovian King Sword and Dragovian Shield.

{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBU
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=3%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutraldesc=A three-hit neutral attack, with the first two hits being slashes going straight up and straight down, and the final hit having him swipe his sword inward.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltcount=2
|ftiltdmg=5%
|ftilt2dmg=8%
|ftiltdesc=A two-hit attack, similar to [[Snake]], a back-handed shield bash followed up by an outward slash. The shield bash resembles {{s|dragonquestwiki|Blockenspiel}}, and can also block many projectiles.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltdmg=11% (blade), 9% (body)
|utiltdesc=An overhead arcing slash while jumping, similarly to the last hit of Link's up smash. Has huge reach, making it a potent anti-air. However, it has noticeable ending lag.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=7%
|dtiltdesc=Kicks forward while leaning on the ground with his arm. Having slightly more range than his neutral attack while having the same 6-frame startup, it launches vertically, which can make it a combo starter, albeit a fairly unreliable one because of its high endlag. Resembles {{s|dragonquestwiki|Leg Sweep}}.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=15% (blade), 13% (body)
|dashdesc=A jumping slash attack similar to Link's. Very powerful, being able to KO at around 80% from the ledge. However, it has very slow startup.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} (blade), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (body)
|fsmashdesc=Performs a two-handed downward slash in front of him, resembling {{SSBU|Ike}} and {{SSBU|Ganondorf}}'s forward smashes. There is a chance of a critical hit occurring whenever Hero performs this move.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (blade), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (body)
|usmashdesc=A single upward thrust, which resembles {{SSBU|Marth}}'s up smash. Has decent vertical range, but extremely poor horizontal range, being unable to hit grounded opponents. There is a chance of a critical hit occurring whenever Hero performs this move.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (blade), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11}}  (body)
|dsmashdesc=A kneeling inward slash in front of himself followed by a kneeling outward slash behind himself, similar to Link's down smash. There is a chance of a critical hit occurring whenever Hero performs this move.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}}
|nairdesc=Swings his sword around him, resembling {{SSBU|Ike}}'s neutral aerial. It launches at a diagonal angle, making it a somewhat decent combo tool.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (blade), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (body)
|fairdesc=A downward slash, similar to {{SSBU|Roy}}'s forward aerial. Somewhat slow, but it deals high knockback, enough to KO at around 100% at the ledge.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (blade), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (body)
|bairdesc=An upward sword swipe behind his back, which resembles {{SSBU|Toon Link}}'s back aerial. Very slow startup for an aerial of its kind, but it boasts excellent power, KOing at around 85% at the ledge.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}}
|uairdesc=Performs an upward kick. Somewhat resembles {{SSBU|Ken}}'s up aerial. Hero's fastest aerial in terms of startup, ending and landing lag, and the only one that can [[auto-cancel]] in a short hop. However, it has extremely short range, and is fairly weak; this doesn't grant it KO potential, although it offers many combo opportunities. Additionally, at high percentages on landing, this move can combo into forward and back aerial as a KO confirm.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|16}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (late)
|dairdesc=Thrusts his sword downward with one hand. The clean hit [[meteor smash]]es opponents. It is also his most damaging aerial. However, it is rather slow, and it has very high landing lag.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his left hand.
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldesc=Knees the opponent.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=7%
|fthrowdesc=Throws the opponent away.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg=9%
|bthrowdesc=Hero performs the tomoe nage, similar to Toon Link's back throw.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg=7%
|uthrowdesc=Heaves the opponent upward, akin to {{SSBU|Mario}}'s up throw. A great combo starter due to its low ending lag, being able to combo into neutral aerial and up aerial at low percentages. It is also Hero's strongest throw, although it is rather weak for a KO throw.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg=6%
|dthrowdesc=Slams the opponent on the ground. A good combo starter at low percentages.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdesc=
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=7%
|floorbdesc=
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=
|edgename=&nbsp;
|edgedmg=9%
|edgedesc=
|nsname=Frizz/Frizzle/Kafrizz
|nsdmg=9% (Frizz), 18% (Frizz), 31% (Kafrizz)
|nsdesc=A fireball that can be charged up to become {{iw|dragonquestwiki|Frizzle}} and {{s|dragonquestwiki|Kafrizz}}, which are stronger variants that travel increasingly farther. However, unlike most chargeable specials, shielding or rolling does not store Frizz's charge.
|ssname=Zap/Zapple/Kazap
|ssdmg=
|ssdesc=An electric bolt that the Hero shoots from his sword. Can be charged up to become {{s|dragonquestwiki|Zapple}} and {{iw|dragonquestwiki|Kazap}}, stronger variants. Kazap has super armor frames. All variations of Zap (with the exception of the first half of Kazap) are disjointed hitboxes and not projectiles, meaning that they cannot be reflected or absorbed.
|usname=Woosh/Swoosh/Kaswoosh
|usdmg=
|usdesc=An attack that creates tornadoes beneath the Hero and launches him upward. Can be charged up to become {{iw|dragonquestwiki|Swoosh}} and {{iw|dragonquestwiki|Kaswoosh}}. Swoosh grants only slightly more vertical movement but noticeably more horizontal movement, while Kaswoosh grants dramatically more vertical movement and makes for a potent recovery move.
|dsname=Command Selection
|dsdmg= (see below)
|dsdesc=The Hero chooses between an impressive variety of four randomly-selected spells from a pop-up menu, even standing in a "thinking" position. These spells require MP to use. Shielding closes the menu, canceling the move and allowing the Hero to open it again for a different set.
|fsname=Gigaslash
|fsdmg=
|fsdesc=Contains the other seven ''Dragon Quest'' heroes who are not playable, charging the Hero's sword with bolts of electricity, before the playable Hero unleashes it in the form of a slash.
}}

===Command Selection spells===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Spell
! MP Cost
! Damage
! Description
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Oomph}} || 16 || 1.6x damage dealt, 1.2x damage taken || Temporarily increases the Hero's attack power. However, it also slightly decreases the Hero's defense.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Snooze}} || 16 || - || A forward-moving projectile that sends opponents to sleep if it connects. The projectile grows larger as it travels but puts opponents to sleep for longer at close range. Unlike [[Sing]], Snooze can affect aerial opponents.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Bounce}} || 14 || 1.5x reflected projectile || A lingering spell that reflects projectiles. Like a [[Franklin Badge]], Bounce lets the Hero move around and act while active.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Flame Slash}} || 12 || 22% || A quick slash with the Hero's sword cloaked in flame. Deals considerable damage and knockback.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Kacrackle Slash}} || 11 || 17% || A quick slash with the Hero's sword cloaked in frost. Freezes opponents.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Kaclang}} || 6 || 15% (falling) || Encases the Hero in metal and prevents him from taking both damage and knockback for a period of time, but also prevents him from taking any action. It cannot be canceled once activated. However, Hero can still be KOed by another Hero using Metal Slash. Using Kaclang in the air will grant Hero a hitbox on his descent and allow him to move during it.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Zoom}} || 8 || - || Causes the Hero to fly up vertically from anywhere before coming down back onto the center of the stage. If Hero hits a ceiling, the move is interrupted.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Kamikazee}} || 1 || 50.1% (close), 35.1% (far) || Causes the Hero to [[Instant KO|self-destruct]], doing massive damage and knockback to nearby opponents. It appears to be [[unblockable]] and also appears to make the Hero [[intangible]] during the move's startup. In 1v1 battles, the opponent will get credit for the KO.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Sizz}} || 8 || 13.5% || A flame projectile sent forward.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Sizzle}} || 20 || 25% || A flame projectile sent forward quickly.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Psyche Up}} || 14 || 1.2x damage dealt|| Dramatically increases the knockback dealt by the Hero's next attack while only slightly increasing the damage.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Heal}} || 7 || Heals 11% || Heals the Hero for a small percentage. Repeated use will cause it to disappear from the menu until a KO is scored.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Acceleratle}} || 13 || - || Temporarily buffs the Hero's movement speed by a significant amount, similar to [[Lightweight]]; it also makes the Hero easier to launch.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Bang}} || 9 || 15.5% || A small explosive flame projectile sent forward. Deals decent knockback.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Kaboom}} || 37 || 28% || A projectile that explodes after a certain distance, similar to Stealth Burst. Possesses high knockback.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Hatchet Man}} || 15 || 35% || A forceful, downward slash said to deliver a critical hit, triggering Special Zoom on-hit. Has considerable start-up but high damage and knockback.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Whack}} || 10 || 1% || A forward-moving projectile that has a chance of [[OHKO|OHKOing]]. The probability increases the higher the opponent's damage.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Thwack}} || 30 || 3% || Similar to Whack, except the attack is delivered as a large close range explosion.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Metal Slash}} || 6 || 1% || A slash that OHKOs opponents that are [[metal]] or under the effects of Kaclang, but will only inflict 1% otherwise.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Hocus Pocus}} || 4 || (see below) || A spell with random effects, both positive and negative, and also can take the form of other Command Selection spells.
|-
| {{s|dragonquestwiki|Magic Burst}} || All remaining MP || 10.1%-48.8% || A powerful and massive blast that hits multiple times and is active for a few seconds. Consumes all of the Hero's remaining MP; The spell's power depends on how much MP the Hero has left.
|}

===Hocus Pocus Effects===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Effect!!Type
|-
|Positive ||One of Hero's commands is granted for 4 MP instead of the value it usually consumes.
|-
|Positive ||Makes him [[Super Mushroom|giant]].
|-
|Positive ||Makes him [[Super Star|invincible]].
|-
|Positive ||MP is refilled to 100.
|-
|Negative ||Slowed down movement.
|-
|Negative ||MP is reduced to 0.
|-
|Negative ||Inflicts [[poison]] damage to himself.
|-
|Negative ||Inflicts [[sleep]] on himself.
|-
|Negative ||Makes him [[Poison Mushroom|small]].
|-
|Negative ||Inflicts the [[flower]] effect on himself.
|-
|Neutral ||Turns him [[invisible]].
|}

===[[On-screen appearance]]===
*Flies onto the stage using Zoom. 

===[[Taunts]]===
*'''Up taunt''': Charges in place as a purple aura envelops around him. References the original Psyche Up animation.
*'''Side taunt''': Raises his sword vertically into the air.
*'''Down taunt''': Fumbles in place as a [[Slime]] meanders in front of him.

===[[Idle pose|Idle poses]]===

===[[Victory pose]]s===
*The Hero raises his sword in the air, slashes twice and finishes in a pose.
*The Hero performs Kazap and strikes a pose.
*The Hero walks up to three [[Slime]]s, kneels down and looks at them with a smile.
[[File:DragonQuestSeriesVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|An arrangement of the ending phrase of "Overture", the main Dragon Quest theme.]]
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=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: A History of Heroism==
Every battle aside from the last one is a stamina battle, referencing the HP system in ''Dragon Quest'' and most RPGs. Additionally, every battle uses a song from the ''Dragon Quest'' universe regardless of stage.

{|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music!!Notes
|-
|1||{{SSBU|Kirby}} {{head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20x20px|cl=Blue}} (×3) {{head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20x20px|cl=Red}}||[[Gaur Plain]] ([[Battlefield form]])||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|The Hero Goes Forth with a Determination}}''|| A reference to [[Slime]]s and She-Slime.
|-
|2||Hero {{head|Hero|g=SSBU|s=20x20px}} and Tiny {{SSBU|Robin}} {{head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20x20px|cl=Red}}||[[Yggdrasil's Altar]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Unflinchable Courage}}''||References the Hero and Veronica from ''Dragon Quest XI''. 
|-
|3||Hero {{head|Hero|g=SSBU|s=20x20px<!--|cl=Solo-->}}||[[Temple]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Wagon Wheel's March}}''||A fight against the Hero from ''Dragon Quest IV'', Solo.
|-
|4||[[Rathalos]]||Forest Hill||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III}}''||Dragons are recurring enemies in the ''Dragon Quest'' series. Rathalos could also be specifically referencing a Red Dragon, an enemy from the original ''Dragon Quest''.
|-
|5||Hero {{head|Hero|g=SSBU|s=20x20px<!--|cl=Eight-->}} and Tiny {{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20x20px|}}||Gaur Plain (Battlefield form)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|War Cry}}''||References the Hero from ''Dragon Quest VIII'' and his pet Pig-Rat, Munchie.
|-
|6||Hero {{head|Hero|g=SSBU|s=20x20px<!--|cl=Erdrick-->}}||[[Castle Siege]] (third transformation)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III}}''||A fight against the Hero from ''Dragon Quest III'', Erdrick.
|-
|-
|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]]
|-
|Final||Robin {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20x20px|cl=Blue}} and Giant {{SSBU|Charizard}} {{Head|Charizard|g=SSBU|s=20x20px|cl=Purple}}||[[Dracula's Castle]] (Ω form)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III}}''||Charizard is not announced in the loading screen. References the fight against the Dragonlord from the original ''Dragon Quest''. In that fight, the Dragonlord starts off in his human form, but upon defeat he turns into a giant dragon for the second phase, much like here.
|}

[[Credits]] roll after completing Classic Mode. Unlike other fighters, the music that plays differs depending on the costume selected.
* The Luminary uses ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|The Hero Goes Forth with a Determination}}''. 
* Erdrick uses ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III}}''. 
* Solo uses ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Wagon Wheel's March}}''. 
* Eight uses ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Marching Through the Fields}}''.

==Role in [[World of Light]]==
[[File:WoL-72Hero.jpg|thumb|The message that shows Hero's availability in World of Light|left]]
Due to his status as downloadable content, Hero does not have a legitimate role in World of Light. Instead, he is unlocked for use in the mode after freeing 10 fighters from [[Galeem]]'s control. If loading an existing save file that meets this condition prior to downloading Hero, he is immediately unlocked.
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===Fighter Battle===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! style="width:5%;"|No.
! style="width:5%;"|Image
! Name
! Type
! Power
! Stage
! Music
|-
| 70
| [[File:Hero SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]
| {{SSBU|Hero}}
| colspan=5| ''There is no fighter battle for {{SSBU|Hero}}, this fighter is obtained by awaking 10 fighters after it is downloaded.''
|}

==[[Spirit]]s==
Hero's Fighter Spirits can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 coins, but only after Hero has been downloaded. Unlocking Hero in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As Fighter Spirits, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and are purely aesthetic.

Additionally, the other three heroes have their own fighter spirits.

<center>
<gallery>
HeroDQXIS.png|1,324. '''''Hero (DRAGON QUEST XI S)'''''
ErdrickTrans.png|1,325. '''Hero (DRAGON QUEST III)'''
HeroDQIV.png|1,326. '''Hero (DRAGON QUEST IV)'''
HeroEight.png|1,327. '''Hero (DRAGON QUEST VIII)'''
</gallery>
</center>

==In Spirit Battles==
===As a minion===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
! colspan=1|Inspiration
|-
! style="width:5%;"|No.
! style="width:5%;"|Image
! Name
! Series
! Enemy Fighter(s)
! style="width:5%;"|Type
! style="width:5%;"|Power
! Stage
! Rules
! Conditions
! Music
! Character
|-
|1,329
|
|Cetacea
|''Dragon Quest Series''
|•Giant {{SSBU|King K. Rool}} {{Head|King K. Rool|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Hero}} {{Head|Hero|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]
|9,500
|[[Yggdrasil's Altar]] ([[Omega form]])
|N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy has super armor but moves slower<br>•Timed stamina battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|The Hero Goes Forth with a Determination}}
|[[dragonquestwiki:Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]]
|}

==[[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Hero|Alternate costumes]]==
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"	
|-	
|colspan=8|[[File:Hero Palette (SSBU).png|link=Alternate costume (SSBU)#Hero|1000px]]	
|}

==Reveal trailer==
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
The Hero Draws Near.png|The Hero's splash art.
SSBUWebsiteHero1.jpg|Luminary crouching on [[Great Plateau Tower]].
SSBUWebsiteHero2.jpg|Luminary posing on [[Yggdrasil's Altar]].
SSBUWebsiteHero3.jpg|Luminary using Heal while {{SSBU|Cloud}} uses his [[side taunt]] on [[Spear Pillar]].
SSBUWebsiteHero4.jpg|Luminary attacking {{SSBU|Incineroar}} with his [[up aerial]] on [[Coliseum]].
SSBUWebsiteHero5.jpg|Luminary using Frizz on [[Gaur Plain]].
SSBUWebsiteHero6.jpg|The other Heroes (Solo, Erdrick, and Eight) on [[Palutena's Temple]].
SSBUTwitterHero3.jpg|Luminary attacking {{SSBU|Robin}} with his [[neutral aerial]] and Erdrick attacking {{SSBU|Wario}} with his [[forward smash]] on Yggdrasil's Altar.
SSBUPressKitHero1.jpg|Luminary using Kazap on {{SSBU|Battlefield}}.
SSBUPressKitHero2.jpg|Luminary striking {{SSBU|Inkling}} with his [[forward tilt]] on Battlefield.
SSBUPressKitHero3.jpg|Luminary using Frizzle against {{SSBU|Ridley}} on Yggdrasil's Altar.
SSBUPressKitHero4.jpg|Luminary hitting {{SSBU|Fox}} with his [[up smash]] on Yggdrasil's Altar.
SSBUPressKitHero5.jpg|Luminary using his [[neutral attack]] against Fox on Yggdrasil's Altar.
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==Trivia==
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*When the Hero originally began development, he was planned to be silent, similar to previous ''Dragon Quest'' protagonists. However, with the addition of voice acting in the Japanese version of ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'' (as the localized version of ''Dragon Quest XI'' had voice acting from the beginning), plans were changed and voices for the Hero were added.<ref>https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1143911723356676096</ref>
*Even though the Luminary has a voice actor in English, Rasmus Hardiker, he is played by Mitsuki Saiga in all versions of the game. Unlike Cloud, who couldn't be voiced in English because his voice actor is part of a trade union, the Luminary's English voice actor does not have this similar restriction, making the reasoning for not voicing him in English unknown. This makes him the second playable character in ''Ultimate'' to have an established English voice actor but is played by a Japanese voice actor in all versions of the game, the first being {{SSBU|Cloud}}, both of whom are properties of Square Enix.
*According to a column by Masahiro Sakurai, there are restrictions from Square Enix that prevent certain ''Dragon Quest'' protagonists from encountering each other. However, ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' was given special exception in order to have the different Heroes as alternate character costumes.<ref>https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1143909847630409729</ref>
**Eight's addition as an alternate character costume was particularly due to requests from Western fans for the character.
*The Hero is the only DLC and third-party character to also have other characters appear as [[alternate costumes]].
**Additionally, the Hero's fourth and eighth alternate costumes are the first and so far only alternate costumes to feature a separate character that is not part of the default costume. In this case, it is [[dragonquestwiki:Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)#Munchie|Munchie]].
*The Hero and {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} are the only characters to have a generic "descriptor" name while representing nameable characters that have optional canon names. Both the Hero and Pokémon Trainer also represent multiple individuals with different canon names via their alternate costumes. 
**While none of the ''Dragon Quest'' heroes have canonical names within their own games, Sakurai gave names to each hero in their demo video: Eleven, Arusu, Solo and Eight.
***While many people call the ''Dragon Quest III'' hero "Erdrick" due to his earning of the title, "Arusu" originates from a cutscene in ''Dragon Quest III'', where the hero's father calls out their name right before he dies. Within ''Ultimate'', "Erdrick" is used for the Mii Swordfighter costume based on the legendary armor that the same character later wears.
**While {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}} also use a generic name in-game, their actual names (Popo and Nana) are recognized in the [[tips]].
*The Hero is the first character to have a move that will always cause a self-destruct.
*The Hero's reveal trailer is the first and currently only reveal trailer to make references to World of Light, due to the presence of [[Dharkon]] and his puppet fighters.
**It is also the first of any DLC character trailer to be completely 3D CGI-animated, as all  previous DLC character reveals were done with the game engine or 2D animation.
**It is also the only instance where a Square Enix character appeared in any CGI animation for the game, as Cloud has never appeared in such for either this or the previous entry.
*The Hero's reveal trailer makes multiple references to the ''Dragon Quest'' games.
**The scene where the Luminary rides a [[Gogoat]] is a reference to the horse riding mechanic in ''Dragon Quest XI''.
**The scene where the Luminary, {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}, and {{SSBU|Zelda}} are sitting at a campfire references the camping mechanic in ''Dragon Quest XI''.
***Zero Suit Samus and Zelda also reference the party members {{s|dragonquestwiki|Jade}} and {{iw|dragonquestwiki|Serena|Dragon Quest XI}} respectively.
**The scene where Eight walks through poison to pick up the [[Beam Sword]] is referencing that players will often times have to walk through poison in dungeons and on the overworld to obtain items in the ''Dragon Quest'' games.  
***The Beam Sword could also be a reference to the Dragovian King Sword, a powerful sword (usually being the ultimate one) that appears in multiple games and is also the sword that Eight uses as his weapon in ''Smash''.
***It is also a reference to the first ''Dragon Quest'' game where the Mark of Erdrick, a mandatory item, was located in a poisonous swamp on the world map.
**The introductory tagline, "The Hero Draws Near!", refers to the text that appears when the Hero encounters an enemy in battle.
**The scene where the Luminary throws a barrel upward to reveal a [[Franklin Badge]] references the {{s|dragonquestwiki|Mini Medal}}, a collectible item that serves as the currency for particularly rare and powerful items.
*The Hero's CGI trailer features a slight rendering issue: when the Luminary falls on the ground causing some Slimes to scatter, one of them appears in transparency through the Hero's hair for a few frames despite being behind a pillar itself being behind the Hero.
*The Hero's artwork pose in the panoramic banner is similar to {{SSBU|Young Link}}'s pose in his official render, but mirrored.
**Similarly, the Luminary's artwork greatly resembles Young Link's artwork from ''Ocarina of Time'', which is used for his fighter spirit; however, the positions of the sword and shield are flipped, since the Luminary is right-handed.
*In Japanese, Hero has a chance of calling out a spell's name, excluding the Command Selection spells. This makes him the fifth character in the series to have specific lines in the Japanese language track of a game replaced by generic grunts outside of Japan after {{SSBM|Fox}}, {{SSBM|Sheik}}, and {{SSBM|Falco}} in ''Melee'' and [[Mewtwo]] in all of its playable appearances.
**Kirby also follows this trait as well, making it the first Copy Ability of his to have such a distinction.
**This is excluding {{SSBU|Pit}}'s [[Upperdash Arm]] and [[Power of Flight]], as Pit is voiced normally otherwise in both English and Japanese.
*The Hero is the third playable character to feature a non-playable character in the panoramic artwork with them, featuring Slime alongside him. The first two are Olimar and Joker who feature Mr. Saturn and Morgana with them respectively.
*Eight is the second playable swordfighter to use a {{s|wikipedia|katana}} after [[Mii Swordfighter]].
*Solo is the only one of the Hero's [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Hero|alternate costumes]] who does not hold a shield in his artwork.
*In Japanese, the announcer reads the pronunciation of the kanji, "Yusha", despite the game displaying the translated name of "Hero". This is unlike other characters, who display the romanized version of their names (such as "[[Robin (SSBU)|Reflet]]" instead of "Rufure"), and {{SSBU|Villager}}, who uses the name "Murabito" instead of its translation (being "Villager").
*Hero is the only character who can use the same costume as the CPU for their Classic Mode routes.
*Hero and {{SSBU|Ryu}} are the only characters who have stamina battles for their Classic Mode routes.
*Hero's Classic Mode is one of only three to feature a fight against a boss (in this case, [[Rathalos]]) outside of the boss round, the others being {{SSBU|Bowser}} and {{SSBU|Mega Man}}, and one of the few whose boss round does not feature a designated boss, instead fighting characters who are otherwise playable (in this case, [[Robin]] and [[Charizard]]).
*So far, Hero is the only character whose [[Fighter ability]] (in this case, his MP Gauge) can be fully utilized by {{SSBU|Kirby}}.

==References==
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