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The default Hero is the '''Luminary'''{{ref|a}} from ''Dragon Quest XI'', while '''Erdrick'''{{ref|b}} from ''Dragon Quest III'', '''Solo''' from ''Dragon Quest IV'' and '''Eight''' from ''Dragon Quest VIII'' also appear as [[Alternate costume (SSBU)|alternate costume characters]] like the [[Koopalings]] and [[Alph]]. Unlike the Koopalings and Alph, however, they are all listed simply as "Hero". Hero was released as part of Challenger Pack 2 on July 30th, 2019 and is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #72]].
The default Hero is the '''Luminary'''{{ref|a}} from ''Dragon Quest XI'', while '''Erdrick'''{{ref|b}} from ''Dragon Quest III'', '''Solo''' from ''Dragon Quest IV'' and '''Eight''' from ''Dragon Quest VIII'' also appear as [[Alternate costume (SSBU)|alternate costume characters]] like the [[Koopalings]] and [[Alph]]. Unlike the Koopalings and Alph, however, they are all listed simply as "Hero". Hero was released as part of Challenger Pack 2 on July 30th, 2019 and is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #72]].


The Luminary is voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Mitsuki Saiga}}, who also voices him in the Japanese version of ''Dragon Quest XI S''. {{s|wikipedia|Nobuyuki Hiyama}}, {{s|wikipedia|Takeshi Kusao}} and {{s|wikipedia|Yuki Kaji}} also debut as the voices of Erdrick, Solo and Eight, respectively, in all versions of the game.
The Luminary is voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Mitsuki Saiga}}, the character's Japanese voice actress in ''Dragon Quest XI S''. She voices him in all regions in place of his English voice actor, Rasmus Hardiker. {{s|wikipedia|Nobuyuki Hiyama}}, {{s|wikipedia|Takeshi Kusao}} and {{s|wikipedia|Yuki Kaji}} also debut as the voices of Erdrick, Solo and Eight, respectively, in all versions of the game.


Hero is ranked 44th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the B- tier. Hero is one of the most unusual characters in the game, boasting the single most amount of moves for a single character, thanks to his down special in [[Command Selection]] and variants of the rest of his special moves. Hero has amazing strengths in having a lot of disjointed range in his aerials, such as forward air, neutral air, and back air. He also has good ground speed and drift to aid his mobility. In addition, his smash attacks are notorious as they have a 1 in 8 chance to critical hit, with devastating KO power and damage. Hero's special moves are arguably his biggest asset. His side special, [[Zap]], most notably its 2nd form in Zapple, is a solid long-range poking tool to attack opponents at bay. His down special Command Selection gives him an extensive and dynamic amount of options, with some spells ranging from buffing his normals or speed (Oomph, Psyche Up, Acceleratle), an active reflector (Bounce), the easiest recovery back to the stage (Zoom), powerful KO tools (Hatchet Man, Flame Slash, Kaboom, etc), or [[instant KO]] moves that have a chance to KO extremely early (Whack and Thwack). All in all, this makes Hero one of the scariest characters to fight if he has the right options for the right situations.
Hero is ranked 44th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the B- tier. Hero is one of the most unusual characters in the game, boasting the single most amount of moves for a single character, thanks to his down special in [[Command Selection]] and variants of the rest of his special moves. Hero has amazing strengths in having a lot of disjointed range in his aerials, such as forward air, neutral air, and back air. He also has good ground speed and drift to aid his mobility. In addition, his smash attacks are notorious as they have a 1 in 8 chance to critical hit, with devastating KO power and damage. Hero's special moves are arguably his biggest asset. His side special, [[Zap]], most notably its 2nd form in Zapple, is a solid long-range poking tool to attack opponents at bay. His down special Command Selection gives him an extensive and dynamic amount of options, with some spells ranging from buffing his normals or speed (Oomph, Psyche Up, Acceleratle), an active reflector (Bounce), the easiest recovery back to the stage (Zoom), powerful KO tools (Hatchet Man, Flame Slash, Kaboom, etc), or [[instant KO]] moves that have a chance to KO extremely early (Whack and Thwack). All in all, this makes Hero one of the scariest characters to fight if he has the right options for the right situations.
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Hero possesses a unique [[fighter ability]] called the [[MP Gauge]], which has a maximum of 100 Magic Points (MP) and will deplete whenever he uses a special move. MP is restored whenever he hits opponents with attacks, and also restores gradually over time. Although his special moves completely rely on the MP Gauge, they possess tremendous utility. His neutral special, [[Frizz]], is a fireball that travels fast, far and deals decent damage, allowing Hero to disrupt enemy approaches. In addition, unlike other Frizz spells, Frizz has low vertical knockback, making it possible to start juggles or even true combos. Frizz can be charged into Frizzle, which can beat other projectiles and KO near the ledge at reasonable percentages, or Kafrizz for even more damage, knockback and traveling distance, turning it into a viable KO move even at mid percentages.
Hero possesses a unique [[fighter ability]] called the [[MP Gauge]], which has a maximum of 100 Magic Points (MP) and will deplete whenever he uses a special move. MP is restored whenever he hits opponents with attacks, and also restores gradually over time. Although his special moves completely rely on the MP Gauge, they possess tremendous utility. His neutral special, [[Frizz]], is a fireball that travels fast, far and deals decent damage, allowing Hero to disrupt enemy approaches. In addition, unlike other Frizz spells, Frizz has low vertical knockback, making it possible to start juggles or even true combos. Frizz can be charged into Frizzle, which can beat other projectiles and KO near the ledge at reasonable percentages, or Kafrizz for even more damage, knockback and traveling distance, turning it into a viable KO move even at mid percentages.


Hero's side special, [[Zap]], has good range for its start-up, deals respectable damage and KOs at very high percentages. Zap can be charged into Zapple, which grants even more range and damage while being a vertical KO move at high percentages, or Kazap, which results in a attack that sacrifices speed and range for power, being able to KO most opponents center stage at a mere 50%. Additionally, Kazap has [[damage-based armor]] that withstands up to 15%, allowing it to resist oncoming attacks. Zap and its variants are disjointed melee attacks, giving them excellent range and, contrary to their appearances, they are also immune to [[reflect]]ion and even [[absorption]].
Hero's side special, [[Zap]], has good range for its start-up, deals respectable damage and KOs at very high percentages. Zap can be charged into Zapple, which grants even more range and damage while being a vertical KO move at high percentages, or Kazap, which results in a attack that sacrifices speed and range for power, being able to KO most opponents center stage at a mere 50%. Additionally, Kazap has [[damage-based armor]] that withstands up to 15%, allowing it to resist oncoming attacks. Zap and its variants are disjointed melee attacks, giving them excellent range and, contrary to their appearances, all the lightning bolts generated on hit are immune to [[reflect]]ion and [[absorption]].


Hero's up special, [[Woosh]], is a quick recovery move and is also Hero's fastest and most reliable out of shield punish. Woosh can be charged into Swoosh, granting more vertical distance and horizontal mobility, or Kaswoosh, which provides tremendous vertical distance. Additionally, all Woosh spells leave behind tornadoes, which serve as lingering hitboxes that can damage opponents and [[gimp]] opposing recoveries or setup into devastating setups from below the ledge. Finally, his down special, [[Command Selection]], gives Hero a list of four random spells which offer a wide variety of effects. Most of these spells have significant advantages and little disadvantages, which can be seen [[#Command Selection spells|here]]. The Command Selection can be canceled by inputting the shield button or by jumping, allowing Hero to repeatedly switch the menu of spells until he has an ideal set of them.
Hero's up special, [[Woosh]], is a quick recovery move and is also Hero's fastest and most reliable out of shield punish. Woosh can be charged into Swoosh, granting more vertical distance and horizontal mobility, or Kaswoosh, which provides tremendous vertical distance. Additionally, all Woosh spells leave behind tornadoes, which serve as lingering hitboxes that can damage opponents and [[gimp]] opposing recoveries or setup into devastating setups from below the ledge. Finally, his down special, [[Command Selection]], gives Hero a list of four random spells which offer a wide variety of effects. Most of these spells have significant advantages and little disadvantages, which can be seen [[#Command Selection spells|here]]. The Command Selection can be canceled by inputting the shield button or by jumping, allowing Hero to repeatedly switch the menu of spells until he has an ideal set of them.
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|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (blade), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (body)
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (blade), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (body)
|bairdesc=An upward slash behind himself, similar to Toon Link's back aerial. One of the strongest back aerials in the game, it boasts excellent power, KOing at around 85% near the edge. To compensate for its power and reach, however, it has very slow start-up for an aerial of its kind at frame 18.  It covers behind Hero very well, and is even able to hit slightly above him. If both Oomph and Psych Up are active, it can break a full shield in one hit when fresh.
|bairdesc=An upward slash behind himself, similar to Toon Link's back aerial. One of the strongest back aerials in the game, it boasts excellent power, KOing at around 85% near the edge. It also covers behind Hero very well, and is even able to hit slightly above him. However, it is one of the slowest back aerials in the game, hitting on frame 18. If both Oomph and Psych Up are active, it can break a full shield in one hit when fresh.
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|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}}
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}}
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|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|16}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (late)
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|16}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (late)
|dairdesc=A downward thrust. The clean hit [[meteor smash]]es opponents powerfully and makes it his most damaging aerial. However, it has high start-up (comes out on frame 16) and landing lag. At mid percentages (30%-65% for middleweights), hitting with the meteor hitbox on a grounded opponent can lead into up smash for a potential KO confirm if up smash inflicts a Critical Hit, or if Oomph is active at 50%-60%. The attack's animation upon landing on the ground resembles the pose Erdrick assumes on ''Dragon Quest III''{{'}}s Super Famicom box art.
|dairdesc=A downward thrust. The clean hit [[meteor smash]]es opponents powerfully and makes it his most damaging aerial. However, it has high start-up (comes out on frame 16) and landing lag. At mid percentages (30%-65% for middleweights), hitting with the meteor hitbox on a grounded opponent can lead into up smash for a potential KO confirm if up smash inflicts a Critical Hit, or if Oomph is active at 50%-60%. The attack's animation upon landing on the ground resembles the pose Erdrick assumes on ''Dragon Quest III''{{'}}s Super Famicom box art.
|grabname= 
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his left hand. Hero's grab range is very short, being the second shortest in the game.
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his left hand. Hero's grab range is very short, being the second shortest in the game.
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|pummelname=Grab Kneebutt ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Tsukami Nībatto}})
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldesc=A knee strike. Average power, but it is marginally slower than other similar pummels due to its higher hitlag. He shares this distinction with {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}.
|pummeldesc=A knee strike. Average power, but it is marginally slower than other similar pummels due to its higher hitlag. He shares this distinction with {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}.
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|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdesc=Slashes behind himself, then in front of himself.
|floorfdesc=Slashes behind himself, then in front of himself. Due to floor attacks having high [[shield damage]], if Hero is buffed by Oomph and Psych Up, his floor attacks are able to break full shields if both hits connect.
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|floorbdmg=7%
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Zap: Hero swings his sword upward to emit a burst of electricity in front of himself. It has the fastest start-up and ending lag, but has the shortest range and is the weakest. The sword itself also has a hitbox during the swing, which enables it to deal extra damage, similarly to {{SSBU|Wolf}}'s [[Blaster (Wolf)|Blaster]]. This also means Zap can still somewhat be used without MP, although the sword swing deals only 2%. Zap costs 8 MP to use. <br>Zapple: A long-ranged bolt of electricity that is fired when the move is semi-charged. Has considerable range and deals great damage, making it an excellent move for spacing. It has respectable power, as it can KO at 155% from the center of Battlefield and even earlier near the edge. Zapple costs 18 MP to use. <br>Kazap: Hero raises his sword in the air so it can be struck by and after a lightning bolt, after which he performs a spinning outward slash around himself, similarly to [[Spin Attack]]. Kazap is very strong, as it can KO around 60% from center stage and around 40% near the edge if all of its hits connect. Kazap also has deceptively low ending lag in spite of its power, as well as damage-based armor that withstands up to 15%. However, it costs 42 MP to use (the highest out of all Hero's spells), and has noticeable start-up lag.
Zap: Hero swings his sword upward to emit a burst of electricity in front of himself. It has the fastest start-up and ending lag, but has the shortest range and is the weakest. The sword itself also has a hitbox during the swing, which enables it to deal extra damage, similarly to {{SSBU|Wolf}}'s [[Blaster (Wolf)|Blaster]]. This also means Zap can still somewhat be used without MP, although the sword swing deals only 2%. Zap costs 8 MP to use. <br>Zapple: A long-ranged bolt of electricity that is fired when the move is semi-charged. Has considerable range and deals great damage, making it an excellent move for spacing. It has respectable power, as it can KO at 155% from the center of Battlefield and even earlier near the edge. Zapple costs 18 MP to use. <br>Kazap: Hero raises his sword in the air so it can be struck by and after a lightning bolt, after which he performs a spinning outward slash around himself, similarly to [[Spin Attack]]. Kazap is very strong, as it can KO around 60% from center stage and around 40% near the edge if all of its hits connect. Kazap also has deceptively low ending lag in spite of its power, as well as damage-based armor that withstands up to 15%. However, it costs 42 MP to use (the highest out of all Hero's spells), and has noticeable start-up lag.


Despite their appearances, all variations of Zap (with the exception of the first half of Kazap) are disjointed hitboxes and not projectiles. As a result, they cannot be reflected or absorbed.
All variations of Zap's sword attacks are disjointed hitboxes and not projectiles. As a result, they cannot be reflected or absorbed. Despite their appearances, none of the lightning bolts generated on hit can be reflected or absorbed either.
|usname=Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh
|usname=Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh
|usdmg=Woosh: 7%<br>Swoosh: 3% (hits 1-3), 4% (last)<br>Kaswoosh: 3% (hits 1-5), 4% (last)
|usdmg=Woosh: 7%<br>Swoosh: 3% (hits 1-3), 4% (last)<br>Kaswoosh: 3% (hits 1-5), 4% (last)
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| shorthop=15.5 | rshorthop=54
| djump=31 | rdjump=62-66
| djump=31 | rdjump=62-66
| ellag=4 | rellag=2-75
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! scope="row"|Description
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| || ¡Ese Héroe, ese Héroe, eh, eh! || Ge - roy! Ge - roy! Nash ge - roy! || Yuuuuu - Sha!
|Held! Held! Un - ser Held! || ¡Ese Héroe, ese Héroe, eh, eh! || Ge - roy! Ge - roy! Nash ge - roy! || Yuuuuu - Sha!
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''See also: [[:Category:Hero players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Hero players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Akakikusu|Japan}} - The best Hero player of all-time, the definitive best in 2021 and 2022, and one of the two best since 2023. He is the only Hero player to have made multiple major top 8s with {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}}, 5th at {{Trn|DELTA 8}} and 7th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 4}}, the latter being the first top 8 a Hero player has made in a supermajor. His highest placement was 30th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]], marking him as the second Hero player to be ranked globally.
*{{Sm|Akakikusu|Japan}} - The greatest Hero player of all time. He was the first solo-Hero player to find great success at a major level thanks to strong results during the pandemic period, especially after placing 3rd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}}. Though hit with a series of inconsistent performances for several years, he regained his footing in 2024 and found even greater success, with multiple top 8 finishes at majors and supermajors such as placing 3rd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 51}}, 4th at {{Trn|Smash Awesome!}}, and 5th at {{Trn|DELTA 8}}. He has been a mainstay on the global rankings since his debut, and peaked at 28th on the [[LumiRank 2024.2]].
*{{Sm|BeastModePaul|USA}} - One of the two best Hero players in the world since 2023. He has placed highly at multiple supermajors, including 17th at both {{Trn|Luminosity Makes Moves Miami 2023}} and {{Trn|Port Priority 8}}. He notably grabbed a hot streak of wins at the latter tournament, defeating {{Sm|Glutonny}}, {{Sm|Sisqui}}, and {{Sm|AndresFn}}. These two tournaments also marked the best Hero results at North American majors post-pandemic.
*{{Sm|BeastModePaul|USA}} - The second-greatest Hero player of all time. Though active for several years in the post-pandemic period, he broke out onto the global scene towards the end of 2023, which includes defeating {{Sm|Glutonny}} and {{Sm|Sisqui}} to place 17th at {{Trn|Port Priority 8}}. He has since followed it up with several strong performances and wins, most notably placing 5th at {{Trn|Riptide 2024}}. He was the only Hero player to rank above Akakikusu in the post-pandemic metagame, doing so in [[LumiRank 2023|2023]], and also peaked at 30th on the [[LumiRank 2024.2]].
*{{Sm|+HOPE+|Denmark}} - The best Hero player in Europe. He is known to be a regional threat, being the best player in Denmark, and making results outside of his country with 9th at {{Trn|RCADIA SMASH 3}} and 13th at {{Trn|Smash Contest: DoKomi 2021}} and {{Trn|Regen 2022}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Tarik}} and {{Sm|TriM}}. He is currently ranked 67th on the [[OrionRank 2022/Europe|OrionRank 2022 Europe]].
*{{Sm|+HOPE+|Denmark}} - The best Hero player in Europe. He is the most successful Danish player in ''Ultimate'', with several noteworthy performances such as placing 9th at {{Trn|RCADIA SMASH 3}} and 13th at both {{Trn|Smash Contest: DoKomi 2021}} and {{Trn|Regen 2022}}, all the while defeating players such as {{Sm|Tarik}} and {{Sm|TriM}}.
*{{sm|Salem|USA}} - Co-mained Hero and {{SSBU|Snake}}, and was considered the best Hero player in the world in 2019. He used both characters to win {{Trn|Port Priority 5}}, and also placed 4th at {{Trn|Thunder Smash 3: Clash of the Pandas}} and 7th at {{Trn|Mainstage}}, taking sets over {{Sm|Shuton}} and {{Sm|MuteAce}} with Hero. He is the first Hero player ranked globally, ranking 30th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. He has since been issued bans due to prior controversial actions, and has remained inactive since early-2021.
*{{Sm|Salem|USA}} - The first successful Hero player in competitive play, co-maining the character alongside {{SSBU|Snake}}, and as such was the best Hero player in the early metagame, ranking 30th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. He used both characters to win {{Trn|Port Priority 5}}, and also placed 4th at {{Trn|Thunder Smash 3: Clash of the Pandas}} and 7th at {{Trn|Mainstage}}, taking sets over {{Sm|Shuton}} and {{Sm|MuteAce}} with Hero. He has since been issued bans due to prior controversial actions, and has remained inactive since early-2021.
*{{Sm|shion|Japan|p=Kansai}} - The second-best Hero player in Japan, known for his meteoric rise in competitive ''Ultimate'' despite his short tenure. He first broke out onto the scene by defeating {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}} at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 47}}, and has since followed it up with many other strong performances, including placing 3rd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 54}} and 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 53}}, becoming the only solo-Hero player after Akakikusu with more than one top 8 placement at a major. He was ranked 71st on the [[LumiRank 2024.2]].


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
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====Ban considerations====
====Ban considerations====
Hero's moveset, specifically [[Command Selection]], has been controversial due to its randomness. Comparisons have been drawn between Command Selection and [[items]], with the argument being that the unpredictable nature of both of them result in a less competitive environment, in which skill alone is not sufficient to win matches (coincidentally so as certain spells like Hocus Pocus grant abilities otherwise only found with items such as the [[Super Star]] and [[Timer]]). Furthermore, specific spells have also been the subject of controversy, such as Zoom invalidating any attempts at edge-guarding, Whack and Thwack being able to KO at any percentage, or Magic Burst's blast radius easily covering the edge and preventing a large portion of the cast from recovering without taking significant damage in the process. Hero's Critical Hits from his smash attacks have also stirred conversation regarding Hero's skill factor, though not quite to the degree as Command Selection.
Hero's moveset, specifically [[Command Selection]], has been controversial due to its randomness. Comparisons have been drawn between Command Selection and [[items]], with the argument being that the unpredictable nature of both of them result in a less competitive environment, in which skill alone is not sufficient to win matches (coincidentally so as certain spells like Hocus Pocus grant abilities otherwise only found with items such as the [[Super Star]] and [[Timer]]). Furthermore, specific spells have also been the subject of controversy, such as Zoom invalidating any attempts at edge-guarding, Whack and Thwack being able to KO at any percentage, or Magic Burst's blast radius easily covering the edge and preventing a large portion of the cast from recovering without taking significant damage in the process or even losing a stock. Hero's Critical Hits from his smash attacks have also stirred conversation regarding Hero's skill factor, though not quite to the degree as Command Selection.


Finally, issues regarding language barriers have also been raised, as it is not uncommon for players to compete in countries they do not know the language of. Therefore, a player who does not speak the language of the country in question will be at a large disadvantage, regardless of whether they are playing as or against Hero. Players against this point mention how most of the spells in languages that use the Latin alphabet are easy to figure out from first glance, rendering them easily guessable, learnable and reactionary and some suggest hosting games on two separate switches using [[Battle Arena|Arenas]] and changing the language of each system's game to match that of the players.
Finally, issues regarding language barriers have also been raised, as it is not uncommon for players to compete in countries they do not know the language of. Therefore, a player who does not speak the language of the country in question will be at a large disadvantage, regardless of whether they are playing as or against Hero. Players against this point mention how most of the spells in languages that use the Latin alphabet are easy to figure out from first glance, rendering them easily guessable, learnable and reactionary and some suggest hosting games on two separate switches using [[Battle Arena|Arenas]] and changing the language of each system's game to match that of the players.
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Conversely, supporters bring up languages that do not use the Latin alphabet, such as Japanese and Russian, saying that these are much harder to learn and react to in such a short amount of time, and they argue against hosting games over arenas by bringing up factors such as input lag, midmatch slowdowns and crashes. To alleviate the effects of language barriers, most tournaments in countries will usually play in English instead of the regional language due to English being the standard language used in major tournaments, especially since countries such as Portugal, Denmark and Sweden do not have their language available in ''Ultimate'' and Hero's spells in Dutch are not translated.
Conversely, supporters bring up languages that do not use the Latin alphabet, such as Japanese and Russian, saying that these are much harder to learn and react to in such a short amount of time, and they argue against hosting games over arenas by bringing up factors such as input lag, midmatch slowdowns and crashes. To alleviate the effects of language barriers, most tournaments in countries will usually play in English instead of the regional language due to English being the standard language used in major tournaments, especially since countries such as Portugal, Denmark and Sweden do not have their language available in ''Ultimate'' and Hero's spells in Dutch are not translated.


Many prominent smashers such as {{Sm|Leffen}} and {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} have advocated banning Hero, while others such as {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|ESAM}} have come out against a ban, arguing that the character has significant counter-play and has not achieved overwhelmingly high results at tournaments to the same degrees as a top tier character. Despite this debate, only one notable region made efforts to ban the character, that being South Australia on August 15th, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sqvsvl|title=Twitlonger on South Australia's Hero ban}}</ref> The ban was ultimately lifted, and since then no other region had attempted a ban aside from Nintendo France, who very briefly placed a ban on all DLC fighters released after September 23rd, 2019 and as such was not necessarily targeting Hero.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-france-bans-hero-and-future-dlc-characters-from-official-smash-bros-ultimate-tournaments/|title=Nintendo France bans Hero and future DLC characters from official Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments}}</ref> With only a few minor cases since, the ban debate has been effectively settled.
Many prominent smashers such as {{Sm|Leffen}} and {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} have advocated banning Hero, while others such as {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|ESAM}} have come out against a ban, arguing that the character has significant counter-play and has not achieved overwhelmingly high results at tournaments to the same degrees as a top tier character. Despite this debate, only one notable region made efforts to ban the character, that being South Australia on August 15th, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sqvsvl|title=Twitlonger on South Australia's Hero ban}}</ref> The ban was ultimately lifted, and since then no other region had attempted a ban aside from Nintendo France, who very briefly placed a ban on all DLC fighters released after September 23rd, 2019 and as such was not necessarily targeting Hero.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-france-bans-hero-and-future-dlc-characters-from-official-smash-bros-ultimate-tournaments/|title=Nintendo France bans Hero and future DLC characters from official Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments}}</ref>  
 
With only a few minor cases since then, the ban debate has effectively been settled and Hero remains legal in all regions.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: A History of Heroism==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: A History of Heroism==
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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.
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.


However, in his reveal trailer, all four Heroes are shown fighting against puppet fighters alongside Link, which suggests he too is fighting against Galeem and Dharkon. Erdrick, in particular, also appears in {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}'s trailer alongside several fighters who have been warded off by Galeem and his legion of [[Master Hand]]s.
However, in his reveal trailer, all four Heroes are shown fighting against [[puppet fighter]]s alongside {{SSBU|Link}}, which suggests he too is fighting against Galeem and [[Dharkon]]. Erdrick, in particular, also appears in {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}'s trailer alongside several fighters who have been warded off by Galeem and his legion of [[Master Hand]]s.
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==[[Spirit]]s==
==[[Spirit]]s==
The Luminary's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, 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 a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. The other three Heroes have their own fighter spirits, which can only be obtained by purchase in the shop. Each fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.
The Luminary's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Hero. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, 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 a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. The other three Heroes have their own fighter spirits, only available through the shop. Each fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.


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