
The Hero is the main protagonist in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1). See the guide below to learn more about the Hero's profile, best equipment, canon name, and voice actor.
List of Contents
| Name | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
Hero |
JP: Natsuki Hanae EN: James Bradwell |
| Description | |
| A young man descended from the legendary hero Erdrick. He possesses the courage and strength to face monsters, as well as kindness. He sets out to defeat the Dragonlord, carrying on the will of the hero Erdrick. | |
The Hero is the main protagonist of the game, and the one you'll be using throughout the duration of your game progress. He is a brave man who hails from the legendary bloodline of the hero Erdrick.
He seeks to defeat the Dragonlord by the heroic will that his blood carries. His strength and courage are unmatched, facing monsters without hesitation.

Like most titles in the Dragon Quest franchise, the protagonist of the game is simply referred to as Hero. It is interesting to note that some promotional material of the game has designated the protagonist as Solo from in-game screenshots.
Does the Protagonist Have a Canon Name?
| Prince of Midenhall's Best Equipment | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Erdrick's Sword Gringham Whip |
| Shield | Erdrick's Shield Ogre Shield |
| Headgear | Erdrick's Helm Duplic Hat |
| Armour | Erdirck's Armour Yggdrasil Dress Coat |
| Accessories | Mark of Erdrick Agility Ring Asbestos Earring Anti-Freeze Earring |
Note: This is generally the best equipment for this character, but there are some scenarios, like versus bosses, where a different build will be more effective.
The equipment listed provides the most optimal boost to your offensive and defensive stats in the game, enabling you to face enemies that can be encountered during late-game.
The Erdrick's Armour is the most notable in your equipment, given its additional effect to restoring 1 HP for every step you take and lessening damage from magic attacks.
James Bradwell voices the Protagonist in the English-language dub. You may recognize him as the Headless Monk in Black Myth: Wukong and Yoshiyuki Kato in Live A Live.
Natsuki Hanae provides the voice for the Hero in the Japanese release. You may have heard Natsuki Hanae from other works as he also voiced the Protagonist in Metaphor: Refantazio and Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer.

Hero |
Princess Gwaelin |
Protagonist Profile and Voice Actor



Genshin Impact Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Where Winds Meet Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Honkai: Star Rail Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Wuthering Waves Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Chaos Zero Nightmare Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP) Strategies & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Elden Ring Nightreign Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Fire Emblem Heroes (FEH) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Monster Hunter World Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Persona 3 Reload Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
© ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SPIKE CHUNSOFT/SQUARE ENIX
© SUGIYAMA KOBO ℗ SUGIYAMA KOBO
The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.