Dragon Quest (universe)/Elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series

The following content are media from the Dragon Quest universe that appeared throughout the Super Smash Bros. franchise. The latest game represented in this universe is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition, released on September 27, 2019.

Dragon Quest

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
  • The spells Sizz, Sizzle, Snooze, Heal, Zoom, and Hero's Command Selection first appeared in this game.
  • Solo's alternate color scheme resembles the Hero from this game. His Slime earring is also replaced with a Metal Slime.
  • Hero's right victory pose references the first-person view battle screens from most Dragon Quest games, which began in this title.
  • Some of Hero's sound effects for their spells and Critical Hit originated from this game.
  • Erdrick Equipment appears as a costume for the Mii Swordfighter.
  • Slime appears in one of the Hero's taunts, and in a victory screen.
  • Slime also appears as a headgear for the Mii Fighters.
• Stage elements:
  • Slime appears in the background of Yggdrasil's Altar.
• Spirits:
  • Slime, Golem and Dracky appear as spirits.
• Music:
  • "Victory! Hero": An excerpt from the recurring "Overture" theme, first appearing in this game.
• Misc:
  • Dragon Quest's series symbol is taken from the Mark of Erdrick, which first appeared in this game.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game cameos in Gigaslash.
  • The Hero's up special, Woosh, is a spell that debuted in this game.
  • Kaboom, Thwack, Kamikazee, and Hocus Pocus first appeared in this game.
• Stage:
  • Yggdrasil first appeared in this game.
• Stage elements:
  • Liquid Metal Slimes sometimes appear in the background of Yggdrasil's Altar.
• Spirits:
  • A Liquid Metal Slime appears as a spirit.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

• Playable characters:
  • The male Hero from this game, Erdrick (also referred to as Arusu), appears as a costume for the playable Hero.
  • Hero's neutral special Frizz along with its stronger variant, Frizzle, were introduced in this game.
  • Hero's side special Zap along with its strongest variant, Kazap, were introduced in this game. The latter spell also appears in Hero's up victory pose.
  • The stronger variations of Hero's up special, Swoosh and Kaswoosh, were introduced in this game.
  • Bang, Whack, Oomph, Acceleratle, Kaclang, and Bounce debuted in this game.
  • Erdrick's Critical Hit and defeat sound effects are sourced from this game.
  • The Martial Artist class debuted in this game, and appears as a costume for the Mii Brawler.
• Stage elements:
  • Mimics, enemies that first debuted in this game, make an appearance on Yggdrasil's Altar, sometimes replacing regular treasure chests.
• Music:
  • "Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III": The main overworld theme when the party travels on ground in the Overworld|Dragon Quest III.
  • "Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III": The main battle theme.

Dragon Quest III Symphonic Suite

• Music:
  • "Roto": The orchestrated track of "Overture" arranged by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra was used for Hero's reveal trailer during E3 2019, although it is not available in the game.
  • "Adventure": The orchestrated track arranged by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra was also used for Hero's reveal trailer during E3 2019, although it is not available in the game.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

• Playable characters:
  • The male Hero from this game, commonly referred to as Solo, appears as a costume for the playable Hero.
  • Solo's Critical Hit and defeat sound effects are sourced from this game, albeit being a slightly pitched-up version of Erdrick's.
• Spirits:
  • King Slime appears as a spirit.
• Music:
  • "Battle for the Glory - DRAGON QUEST IV": The main battle theme.
  • "Wagon Wheel's March": The overworld theme from the game's last chapter if the player chose Solo or Sofia as the leading team and travel on ground.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

• Playable characters:
  • Gigaslash first appears in this manga, which was translated as Gigabreak.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
  • Erdrick's alternate color scheme resembles the Hero from this game.
• Spirits:
  • The Great Sabrecub and Great Sabrecat appear as spirits.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
  • Flame Slash, Kacrackle Slash, Metal Slash, Hatchet Man, and Magic Burst all debuted in this game.
  • Eight's alternate color scheme resembles Terry from this game.
  • This game is the first to introduce Gigaslash as an in-game ability.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (Super Famicom)

• Playable characters:
  • The Martial Artist's clothes for the Mii Brawler were sourced from the remake's artworks.
• Spirits:
  • Hero (DRAGON QUEST III) uses artwork from this game.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game, commonly referred to as Eight, appears as a costume for the playable Hero.
  • Psyche Up debuted in this game.
  • The Luminary's alternate color scheme resembles Angelo from this game.
  • Eight's Critical Hit and defeat sound effects are sourced from this game.
• Music:
  • "War Cry": The main battle theme.
  • "Marching through the Fields": The overworld theme when riding a Great Sabrecat, uses the synthesized arrangement sourced from the 3DS version.
• Spirits:
  • Hero (DRAGON QUEST VIII) uses artwork from this game.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

• Playable characters:
  • Kafrizz and Zapple debuted in this game.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (Nintendo DS)

• Spirits:
  • King Slime and Hero (DRAGON QUEST IV) use artwork from this game.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
  • The first half of Hero's side tilt resembles Blockenspiel, which debuted in this title.

Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory

• Playable characters:
  • The art used for Gigaslash, along with the unplayable heroes, are sourced from this game.

Fortune Street

• Music:
  • "Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
  • "Battle for the Glory - DRAGON QUEST IV": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
  • "Wagon Wheel's March": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.

Dragon Quest X

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
• Music:
  • "Victory! Hero": An excerpt from this version of "Overture" is used in Hero's victory theme.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line (Mobile)

• Spirits:
  • Liquid Metal Slime uses artwork from this game.

Theatrhythm Dragon Quest

• Music:
  • "Victory! Hero": The synthesized arrangement of "Overture X", sourced from this game.
  • "Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
  • "War Cry": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Worth noting is the fact that all content from Dragon Quest XI is instead said to be sourced from Dragon Quest XI S, the definitive version of the game initially released for the Nintendo Switch. The reason is likely because the only other Nintendo console that it released on, the Nintendo 3DS, was a Japan-only release. It was also done to promote the game before it was released.

• Playable characters:
  • The Hero from this game, the Luminary (also referred to as Eleven), appears as a playable character in Ultimate, as the default costume for the Hero.
  • Luminary's Critical Hit and defeat sound effects are sourced from this game.
  • Veronica appears as a costume for the Mii Swordfighter.
• Stage:
  • Yggdrasil's Altar: Takes its appearance from this game, with several landmarks and design elements taken from this specific appearance.
• Stage elements:
  • Cetacea, a major character from the game, makes a cameo appearance on Yggdrasil's Altar.
• Spirits:
  • The main cast from Dragon Quest XI (barring the Hero himself), Cetacea, and Tockles appear as spirits.
  • Hero (DRAGON QUEST XI) uses artwork from this game.
• Music:
  • "The Hero Goes Forth with a Determination": The initial overworld theme for Act 1 if the party travels on ground; uses the synthesized arrangement sourced from this game.
  • "Unflinchable Courage": The main battle theme; uses the synthesized arrangement sourced from this game.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition

• Playable characters:
  • Mitsuki Saiga, the Luminary's Japanese voice actress from this updated re-release, reprises her role in all regions.