Editing List of spirits (Dragon Quest series)

{{Title|List of spirits (''Dragon Quest'' series)}}

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The following is the list of the [[spirit]]s from the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

|{{SpiritTableName|Slime (Dragon Quest)|customname=[[Slime]] (Dragon Quest)}}

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|{{SpiritTableName|King Slime}}

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|''Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen''<br>(Artwork: ''Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen'' (DS))

|•Enhance the Slime (Dragon Quest) spirit

|{{SpiritTableName|Golem}}

|{{SpiritType|Shield}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Great Sabrecub|customname=Great Sabrecub}}

|{{SpiritType|Attack}}

|''Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride''

|{{SpiritTableName|Great Sabrecat}}

|{{SpiritType|Attack}}

|''Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride''

|{{SpiritTableName|Hero's Comrades}}

|''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age''

|{{SpiritTableName|Cetacea}}

|''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age''

|{{SpiritTableName|Dracky}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Liquid Metal Slime}}

|''Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line''<br>(Artwork: ''Dragon Quest II'' (Mobile))

|{{SpiritTableName|Tockles}}

|''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age''

|•[[Presents|Unlock with save data]] from ''Dragon Quest XI S'' full game or demo (since v5.0.0)<br>•Battle via DLC Spirit Board (since v6.0.0)<br>•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v6.0.0)

|[[File:SSBU spirit Hero (DRAGON QUEST XI S).png|center|108x108px]]

|{{anchor|Hero (DRAGON QUEST XI S)}}[[Hero]] (DRAGON QUEST XI S)

|''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age''

|•Complete Classic Mode with {{SSBU|Hero}}<br>•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after downloading Hero)

|[[File:SSBU spirit Hero (DRAGON QUEST III).png|center|108x108px]]

|[[File:DragonQuestIIIRender.png|center|108x108px]]

|{{anchor|Hero (DRAGON QUEST III)}}Hero (DRAGON QUEST III)

|''Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation''<br>(Artwork: ''Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation'' (SFC))

|•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after downloading {{SSBU|Hero}})

|[[File:SSBU spirit Hero (DRAGON QUEST IV).png|center|108x108px]]

|[[File:DragonQuestIVRender.png|center|108x108px]]

|{{anchor|Hero (DRAGON QUEST IV)}}Hero (DRAGON QUEST IV)

|''Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen''<br>(Artwork: ''Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen'' (DS))

|•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after downloading {{SSBU|Hero}})

|[[File:SSBU spirit Hero (DRAGON QUEST VIII).png|center|108x108px]]

|[[File:DragonQuestVIIIRender.png|center|108x108px]]

|{{anchor|Hero (DRAGON QUEST VIII)}}Hero (DRAGON QUEST VIII)

|''Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King''

|•Purchase from the Vault Shop for 300G (after downloading {{SSBU|Hero}})

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|{{SpiritTableName|Hero's Comrades|size=64}}

|•{{SSBU|Ike}} {{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} (120 HP)<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|King Dedede}} {{Head|King Dedede|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}} (120 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} {{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=ShortsBlue}} (100 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Sheik}} {{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (130 HP)<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (90 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Zelda}} {{Head|Zelda|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (110 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Link}} {{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Teal}} (100 HP)

|{{SpiritType|Shield}}

|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''

*The puppet fighters each represent Erik, Serena, [[Veronica]], Sylvando, Jade, Rab, and Hendrik, members of the Hero's Comrades who are battled in the order they join the Luminary's party in ''Dragon Quest XI''.

**The teal Link's frequent [[Boomerang (Link)|Boomerang]] represents Erik, a Thief-class character wearing a green tunic who uses swords in battle.

**The green Zelda's Autoheal ability represents Serena, a blonde female Priest-class character who wears a green dress and serves as the party's healer.

**The red Tiny Robin represents Veronica, a blonde female Mage-class character who wears a red hooded outfit and appears as the shorter, older twin sister of Veronica.

**The red Sheik starting off with a [[Beam Sword]] and frequent [[Needle Storm]] represents Sylvando, a flamboyant Warrior-class character who wears a red long-sleeved shirt and uses a one-handed sword and small knives in battle.

**The Zero Suit Samus's blue Casual Outfit represents Jade, a female Martial Artist-class character who features a ponytail and wears an outfit featuring an exposed midriff, a pair of shorts, and high-heeled boots.

**The pink Tiny King Dedede represents Rab, a short, stout Paladin-class character who wears an open vest with a waistline sash and wields a heavy wand similar to King Dedede's hammer.  

**The black Ike represents Hendrik, a knight wearing black armor who wields a great sword similar to Ike's Ragnell.

*This spirit's Support type and Team Power Up ability reference Pep, a battle mechanic featured in ''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age'' which boosts the party members' attributes.

|{{SpiritTableName|Cetacea|size=64}}

|•Giant {{SSBU|King K. Rool}} {{Head|King K. Rool|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} (200 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Hero}} {{Head|Hero|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (70 HP)

|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy has super armor but moves slower<br>•Timed [[stamina battle]] (1:30)

|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''

*The white Giant King K. Rool represents Cetacea, a giant whale who features a white color scheme and a gold-colored belly.

*The default Hero minion references his appearance as the main playable character of ''Dragon Quest XI'', who can summon Cetacea by playing the Calamus Flute.

*The stage's Ω form represents the Luminary's Landing, a mountainside area featuring a circular platform where the Luminary first summons Cetacea in ''Dragon Quest XI''.

*King K. Rool's frequent neutral air attacks and second battle condition reference the golden armor bestowed upon Cetacea after learning the method to puncture Calasmos' barrier by slamming into it while in the air.

*This spirit's Support type references Cetacea's role in ''Dragon Quest XI'' by transporting the Hero's party across the skies of Erdrea.

*This spirit's Giant ability references how Cetacea is a giant flying whale, able to fit the Luminary's party on her back.

|{{SpiritTableName|Slime (Dragon Quest)|customname=[[Slime]] (Dragon Quest)|size=64}}

|•{{SSBU|Kirby}} Team {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}×5 (50 HP)<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (150 HP)

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

*The blue Kirby represents the Slime, a blob enemy with a blue color scheme.

*The blue Kirby Team references how the Slime is a common enemy in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, who often appear in groups.

*The Giant Kirby minion represents King Slime, the giant variation of the Slime after combining with one or more base Slimes during battle.

*The stage and music track represent the grassy plains, the first area of most ''Dragon Quest'' games including ''Dragon Quest III'' which feature Slimes as common enemies.

*Kirby's favored neutral air attacks references the Slimes' basic attack in the ''Dragon Quest'' series where they will jump and strike the player.

|{{SpiritTableName|Dracky|size=64}}

|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (50 HP) {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (80 HP) {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (60 HP)

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|•You have reduced defense<br>•Timed [[stamina battle]] (1:00)<br>•The enemy has increased jump power

|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''

*The grey Meta Knight fighters represent the Dracky, a flying enemy who features a bat wing design and a black color scheme.

*The red and green Meta Knights each represent two of the Dracky's variants: the red Drackolyte, and the green Drackmage.

*The stage represents Dracula's Castle, the lair of [[Dracula]] who can transform into a swarm of bats, which serves as the inspiration for the Dracky's namesake and bat design.

*The music track represents the battle theme of ''Dragon Quest XI'', which plays while battling enemies, including the Dracky and its different variants.

*The Defense ↓ rule references the Drackmages' ability to use Kasap, which reduces the defense of all members of the affected party.

*This spirit's Lightweight ability further references the Dracky's ability to fly and hover weightlessly in the air.

|{{SpiritTableName|Golem|size=64}}

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} (187 HP)

|{{SpiritType|Shield}}

|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''

*The stage represents Cantlin, a walled city guarded by the Golem in ''Dragon Quest'' which features a brick texture similar to the ''Super Mario Bros.'' brick blocks.

*The Sleep Status rule references how the Golem can be easily defeated by putting it to sleep using the Faerie Flute to make the battle easier.

*This spirit's Shield type further references the Golem's high defense.

|{{SpiritTableName|Great Sabrecub|customname=Great Sabrecub|size=64}}

|•{{SSBU|Pichu}} {{Head|Pichu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Spiky}} (60 HP)<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Female}} (120 HP)

|{{SpiritType|Attack}}

*The Spiky Pichu represents the Great Sabrecub, a young ferocious cat-like creature who features a spiky mane and a yellow color scheme.

*The Giant Female Pikachu minionrepresents the Great Sabrecat, the older version of the Great Sabrecub who serves as its mother.

*The Soccer Ball item references a cat's affinity for playing with spherical objects, which includes soccer balls.

*The battle conditions reference how the Great Sabrecat is the protective mother of the Great Sabrecub.

|{{SpiritTableName|Liquid Metal Slime|size=64}}

|•Metal {{SSBU|Kirby}} {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (8 HP)

|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}

|•The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Franklin Badge]]<br>•Timed [[stamina battle]] (0:30)

|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''

*The blue Metal Kirby represents the Liquid Metal Slime, the metallic version of the standard blue Slime.

*The stage and music track represent the cavernous areas in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, which features the Liquid Metal Slime as an enemy.

*The Attack Power ↓, Defense ↑, and Move Speed ↑ rules reference the Liquid Metal Slime's low attack power and high defense and speed stats.

*The Metal Kirby starting off with a Franklin Badge references the Liquid Metal Slime's immunity to magic spells and magical attacks.

*The timed battle condition references how the Liquid Metal Slime would normally flee quickly after one turn rather than battling the player's party.

*This spirit's Move Speed ↑ rule further references the Liquid Metal Slime's high speed.

|{{SpiritTableName|Tockles|size=64}}

|•Tiny {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} Team {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}×3 {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Teal}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}

|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}

|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:'''

*The Tiny Mr. Game & Watch Team represents the Tockles, a diminutive race of multicolored ethereal beings who live outside the flow of time.

*The stage and music track represent Erdrea, the main setting of the Tockle's debut game, ''Dragon Quest XI'', who appear as background characters.

*The Invisibility rule references how the Tockles appear invisible to humans except for the Luminary.

*This spirit's Fog Immunity ability references how the Luminary is able to see the Tockles outside of their home village of Tickington.

| 1,324 || [[Hero]] (DRAGON QUEST XI S) || rowspan="14" |''DRAGON QUEST'' Series

| 1,325 || [[Hero]] (DRAGON QUEST III)

| 1,327 || [[Hero]] (DRAGON QUEST VIII)

| 1,328 || Hero's Comrades

| 1,330 || [[Slime]] (Dragon Quest)

| 1,332 || Dracky

| 1,346 || Tockles

*The Hero's Comrades and {{h2|List of spirits (The Legend of Zelda series)|Rauru}} spirit battles have the most different fighters of any spirit battle, both with seven.

*Tockles is the first spirit to be a part of a universe introduced via DLC, but to be released at a later date than that of the DLC itself, the second being Sophia from {{uv|Persona}}.

**Tockles is additionally the first and only spirit to be retroactively added to a DLC Spirit Board.

*Prior to the 9.0.0 update, the spirit for Slime did not contain the series name. This was changed to differentiate it from the enemy of the same name from {{uv|Minecraft}}.