The "Hero" character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate represents multiple protagonists from the Dragon Quest series. Therefore, the gender of "Hero" varies depending on the specific incarnation being referred to, although all playable forms presented in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are male in appearance.
Understanding Hero's Identity in Super Smash Bros.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the character simply known as "Hero" is not a single individual but rather a collective representation of four distinct protagonists from different Dragon Quest titles. These include:
- The Luminary from Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
- Erdrick (also known as the Hero) from Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
- Solo (also known as the Hero) from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
- Eight (also known as the Hero) from Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Gender Breakdown of Each Hero Incarnation
To provide a clear understanding, here's a breakdown of the gender for each of these iconic Dragon Quest Heroes:
| Hero Incarnation | Source Game | Gender | Notes on Gender in Source Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminary | Dragon Quest XI | Male | The Luminary is exclusively a male character in his original game. |
| Eight | Dragon Quest VIII | Male | Eight is exclusively a male character in his original game. |
| Erdrick | Dragon Quest III | Varies | In *Dragon Quest III*, players can choose the protagonist's gender, meaning Erdrick can be either male or female. The *Smash Bros. Ultimate* appearance is male. |
| Solo | Dragon Quest IV | Varies | In *Dragon Quest IV*, players can choose the protagonist's gender, meaning Solo can be either male or female. The *Smash Bros. Ultimate* appearance is male. |
While the visual models used for "Hero" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate depict all four variants as male, it's important to note that the characters Erdrick and Solo from Dragon Quest III and IV, respectively, canonically allow for gender selection in their original games, making their gender "variable" from a character perspective.
