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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1)

Does the Protagonist Have a Canon Name?

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The protagonist doesn't have a canon name in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1). Check out what the hero is normally called here.

Does the Hero Have a Canon Name?

Doesn't Have a Canon Name

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The protagonist of Dragon Quest 1 doesn't have a canon name. Like most other mainline Dragon Quest games, they're simply referred to as Hero both in and outside of the game.

Name is Alef in the CD Drama

In the CD Theatre Drama for DQ1, the name of the Hero is Alef. This is the closest thing we have to a canon name, but like other DQ heroes, this hasn't been confirmed or set in stone.

Cannot be Named Erdrick or Gwaelin

As a note, you are not allowed to change the Hero's name to either Erdrick or Gwaelin. This is because those are names of NPCs that are important to the game and story, so it cannot be claimed by the player.

Can You Change Your Name After?

Change In The Citadel of the Monarch of Medals

Change Name

You can change your name in the Citadel of the Monarch of Medals, located on the far southwest of the map.

You can change your name with this mechanic as much as you want. But it will not affect your stats.

Does the Name Affect Your Stats?

Chosen Name Only Affects Starting Stats


Hero

Hachi

Your chosen name will determine your starting stats, such as your Attack, Defence, and Agility. This is helpful to consider but is not significant enough to dictate your game's progress.
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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1) Related Guides

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Tips and Tricks: Beginner's Guide to DQ1

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General Guides
How to Rescue Princess Gwaelin Metal Slime Farming Guide
How to Remove Cursed Equipment List of Bank Locations
How to Save the Game All Status Effects and How to Cure Them
How to Land Crits How to Safely Cross Damaging Floor Tiles
How to Get Erdrick's Equipment Set Best Difficulty Setting and Differences
Zalen Sidequest Locations List of All Keys
List of All Crafting Materials and Items How to Farm Stat Seeds
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There Post-Game Content? What Happens When You Die?
Does the Protagonist Have a Canon Name? What is a Puff-Puff?
Is There New Game Plus? Is There Autosave?
When Should You Use Seeds? -
Stat Guides
All Stats Explained What Does HP Do?
What Does MP Do? What Does Strength Do?
What Does Resilience Do? What Does Agility Do?
What Does Attack Do? What Does Defence Do?
What Does the Stamina Stat Do? What Does the Wisdom Stat Do?
What Does the Luck Stat Do? -

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