Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – "Hero" presentation full coverage and summary

- When referring to each Hero, each one has a different name:

•  - The Hero from Dragon Quest XI is named "Eleven"
•  - The Hero from Dragon Quest III is named "Arusu"
•  - The Hero from Dragon Quest IV is named "Solo"
•  - The Hero from Dragon Quest VIII is named "Eight"

- Their altnernate costumes are based on other characters from the Dragon Quest series.

- This is the first time that the heroes from the Dragon Quest series are able to fight one another.

- Each Hero has a different voice actor:

•  - Eleven is voiced by Mistuki Saiga
•  - Arusu is voiced by Nobuyuki Hayama
•  - Solo is voiced by Takeshi Kusao
•  - Eight is voiced by Yuki Kaji

- This marks the first time that characters from Dragon Quest III, IV, and VIII have voices.

- The Hero can perform Critical Hits (attacks that deal more damage than usual) at random.

- The Hero's shield can be used to block projectiles when fighting. 

- The Hero's neutral special is the "Frizz Family" of spells: Frizz, Frizzle, and Kafrizz.

- Even if his moves are completely charged up, the Hero can't perform any moves if he is low on MP.

- The Hero's side special uses "Zap-type spells": Zap, Zapple, and Kazap.

- The Hero's up special uses the "Woosh-type spells": Woosh, Swoosh, and Kaswoosh.

- The Hero's down special is "Command Selection": 

•  - "Oomph" raises the Hero's attack power altogether for a limited time.
•  - "Psyche Up" raises the Hero's attack power until the Hero lands his next attack.
•  - "Bounce" creates a shield that will reflect an opponent's projectiles.
•  - "Heal" allows for the Hero's percentage to be reduced.
•  - "Kacrackle Slash" is a move that can freeze opponents.
•  - "Acceratle" will increase the Hero's speed.
•  - "Kaboom" sets off an explosion.
•  - "Snooze" puts opponents to sleep.
•  - "Thwack" can potentially one-hit KO an opponent, but it only works if the opponent's damage is high.
•  - "Zoom" can be used to recover from anywhere (but you may hit a ceiling).
•  - "Kaclang" will allow the Hero to stay in place and become briefly invincible.
•  - "Metal Slash" is a one-hit KO move that instantly defeats any metal opponent, including those using "Kaclang."
•  - "Hocus Pocus" is a spell that performs a random effect.
• - "Magic Burst" is an attack that uses all of the Hero's MP to create an explosion. The more MP the Hero has, the more damage it will do.
• - "Kamikaze" will set off a giant explosion, but the Hero will be defeated in the process.

- Pressing "R" closes the Command window, and opening the window again will produce a different of spells. 

- The Hero's Final Smash is called "Gigaslash."

- The new Dragon Quest stage is called "Yggdrasil's Altar"

- Yggdrasil's Altar is based on a location in Dragon Quest XI S.

- The stage contains treasure chests; they can contain items and traps. 

- If the treasure chest is a trap, a player can fight it. If the player wins, then the player receives an item.

- Yggdrasil's Altar contains music from various Dragon Quest games. 

- Dragon Quest spirits will be added to the Smash's Spirit Board.

- The Hero's Classic Mode campaign is called "Hero Route."

- The Hero is available today, July 30th 2019.

- New Veronica, Erdrick, Martial Artist, and Slime Mii Outfits will be available.

- The Version 4.0 update for Smash will add the following changes:

•  - There is now a time limit on the game's Final Smash Meter.
•  - "Very Easy" will be added as a difficulty to the game's adventure mode.
•  - "Points" can now be used to bet in the game's Spectate Mode. Any points earned can be redeemed for Spirits.
•  - Online Tourney Mode will be added to the game.
•  - Special Event Tourneys will be held from time to time.
•  - Screenshots can now be added in the game's video editor feature.

 - Sakurai wants to remind players that the amiibo for Pokemon Trainer, Isabelle, and Pichu are now available.