Kingdom Hearts FAQ
Written by James Williamson
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Sections
I. Version History
II. Basics
III. Awakening/Destiny Islands
IV. Traverse Town, 1st Visit
V. Wonderland
VI. Olympus Coliseum, Preliminaries
VII. Deep Jungle
VIII. Traverse Town, 2nd Visit
IX. Olympus Coliseum, Phil Cup
X. Agrabah
XI. Traverse Town, 3rd District
XII. Monstro
XIII. Halloween Town
XIV. Traverse Town, 4th Visit
XV. Olympus Coliseum, Pegasus Cup
XVI. Atlantica
XVII. Neverland
XVIII. Traverse Town, 5th Visit
XIX. Olympus Coliseum, Hercules Cup
XX. Hollow Bastion, 1st Visit
XXI. Traverse Town, 6th Visit
XXII. Hollow Bastion, 2nd Visit
XXIII. End of the World
XXIV. 100 Acre Wood
XXV. Weapons/Abilities/Accessories/ Items/Magic
XXVI. Synthesis Shop
XXVII. Bestiary
XXVIII. Trinity Marks
XXIX. Postcards
XXX. Torn Pages
XXXI. Dalmatians
XXXII. Special Coliseum Modes
XXXIII. Hades Cup
XXXIV. Mushroom Hunting Tips
XXXV. Phantom
XXXVI. Kurt Zisa
XXXVII. Ice Titan
XXXVIII. Sephiroth
XXXIX. Credits/Thanks
I. Version History
Version 1 (November 26, 2002) finished version history and part
of the basics
Version 1.2 (November 28, 2002) finished rest of basics,
completed Awakening and Destiny Islands, added some items
Version 1.3 (December 4, 2002) added more items, completed
Traverse Town, 1st Visit, and part of Wonderland. Added entries to
bestiary
Version 1.5 (December 7, 2002) added more items, some
accessories, completed Wonderland and Deep Jungle, added more
entries to Bestiary
Version 1.6 (December 11, 2002) added more items, accessories,
started on weapons. Completed Preliminaries, and Traverse Town 2nd
visit. Started on Dalmatians and Trinity Marks.
Version 1.8 (December 18, 2002) Completed Agrabah, Phil Cup,
and Traverse Town 3rd Visit. Added accessories and weapons. Found
more Dalmatians, and put more entries in Bestiary. Added magic
chart.
Version 2.1 (January 6, 2003) Completed Monstro, Pegasus Cup,
and Atlantica. Added more accessories, magic, Trinity Marks, and
Dalmatians.
Version 2.3 (January 11, 2003) Completed Traverse Town, 4th Visit
and Neverland. Added accessories, magic, and expanded Bestiary.
Started on characters.
Version 2.5 (January 20, 2003) Beat the game. Added more
characters, magic, and all items. Started on 100 Acre Wood.
Version 2.6 (January 28, 2003) Added Hades Cup, all accessories,
and strategies for Phantom and Ice Titan. Completed Synthesis Shop
and added all weapons and magic.
Version 2.8 (February 7, 2003) Finished 100 Acre Wood, Trinity
Marks, and Dalmatians. Added strategies for Kurt Zisa and
Sephiroth.
Version 3 Final (February 10, 2003) Finished Bestiary, and
added the Credits/Thanks section.
February 12, 2003 Accidentally sent an incomplete version to
www.gamefaqs.com. Oops!!
II. Basics
Controls
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Start Button - Pause (during battles and cutscenes)/Display main
menu/Display special menus during mini-games
Select Button - Toggle first-person view on and off
Circle Button - Cancel/Jump/Let go/Swim fast/ascend when flying or
swimming
Square Button - Use special abilities/descend when flying or
swimming/Press while holding L1 to cast assigned spell
Triangle Button - Command party members to attack a locked
target/press while holding L1 to cast assigned spell
X Button - Confirm/Press while holding L1 to cast assigned spell
L1 Button - Displays magic shortcut menu
L2 Button - Rotate camera counterclockwise/Press simultaneously with
the R2 Button to revert the camera to default frontal view/Cycle
through available targets while locked on
R1 Button - Engage or disengage target lock
R2 Button - Rotate camera clockwise/Press simultaneously with L2
Button to revert the camera to default frontal view/Cycle through
available targets while locked on
R3 Button - Confirm
Left Analog Stick - Move character/Move cursor in menu screen
Right Analog Stick - Move cursor in menu screen
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Game Screen
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Field Icon - appears when Sora gets near objects or people that he
can interact with.
HP Gauge - displays Hit Points, which you lose as you take damage
from enemy attacks - Sora's is displayed in the lower-right corner
of the screen - the HP Gauge of other party members is displayed in
the upper-right corner of the screen
MP Gauge - displays Magic Points, which you lose after you cast a
magic spell or after you use a special ability - each block
represents 1 MP. The MP Gauge is the blue gauge above the HP Gauge.
Charge Gauge - a yellow gauge that appears at the top of the MP
Gauge - when it fills up to a certain point, it is converted to MP.
Spells with low MP cost draw from the Charge Gauge first.
Targeting and Command Changes - Sora can automatically target
enemies, people he can talk to, and objects that he can pick up or
examine, such as crates and paintings. Certain commands may change
into new ones when something is targeted. Turn automatic targeting
on and off in the CONFIG menu. An Auto Lock occurs when you get
near something. Press R1 to lock the target so you don't lose sight
of it. This is especially true of enemies.
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Battle System
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All battles in 'Kingdom Hearts' occur in real-time, meaning that
Sora will take damage even while selecting items and spells. The
command menu turns red during battle.
While attacking, press the X Button at the right time to trigger a
combo attack. Besides the basic three-hit combo, there are
combinations that deal even more blows.
The game automatically controls your other party members. However,
you can adjust each member's fighting style in the CUSTOMIZE menu.
Press the Triangle Button to call your friends for help in battle.
This feature only works in certain situations.
As in all RPGS, you earn experience points by fighting and defeating
your enemies. You can also earn Tech Points, which result from the
successful blocking of an enemy attack. The regular foes that you
encounter will almost always leave behind something valuable.
HP Balls - these restore your HP, but not very much.
Munny - can be used to purchase items
Bubbles - refill the Charge Gauge
Treasure Chests - contain various items, and come in different
colors.
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General Information
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There are two types of Save Points. The only difference between
them is that the second type doesn't always let you return to your
Gummi Ship. As far as I know, this is only the case in the Olympus
Coliseum Lobby.
There are three types of Treasure Chests. Red ones are the most
common, and contain a variety of items. Blue ones have a tiny
Keyhole on them, and usually contain either Puppies or Gummi pieces.
Green ones are the rarest, and contain a variety of items.
Trinity Marks are found in every world, and come in one of five
colors: Blue, Red, White, Green, and Yellow. You will acquire them
as you progress through the game. When you get near one of these
marks, the Trinity command will appear. Use it and you will uncover
secret areas or receive important items. Trinity Marks can only be
activated when your party consists of Sora, Donald, and Goofy.
You can learn new spells by clearing stages or completing certain
tasks. Learned spells can be viewed by selecting the MAGIC command.
They are upgraded in the same manner. You can create a magic
shortcut menu by choosing CUSTOMIZE from the main menu. You will
assign a spell to a button, and then by holding L1 and pressing that
button, you can cast a spell quickly and easily.
There are a total of six summon spells. Two of them will be learned
automatically. The other four are found in summon gems, and can be
released by the Fairy Godmother. To call a summoned character,
select the MAGIC command, and then choose SUMMON. That character
will enter the battle and say there until it's MP runs out. Summon
spells can only be used when Sora's allies are conscious.
Abilities are learned as you gain levels, or by clearing stages and
defeating certain enemies. In order to equip an Ability, you need
AP. Obviously, you can't equip every Ability that you have. Only
equip the ones that would be most helpful.
The Gummi Ship, which is used to fly to other worlds, can be
augmented through a rather tedious process that I have never fully
explored. You have to acquire a blueprint, and then some parts, and
then you can build yourself a new Gummi Ship. You don't need to do
this at all, but some people like it. I find it to be confusing and
stupid.
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Walkthrough
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III. Awakening/Destiny Islands
Watch the opening cutscene. After it's over, you get control of
Sora, the main character. He is standing on a stained glass motif
of Snow White. Three pedestals appear in front of you. You are
asked to make a choice. Your first selection will be your strongest
attribute. Your second choice will be your weakest. Here are the
options:
The Sword: This is the gift of attack. It might be the obvious
choice, and for first time players, it is recommended. Choosing it
will make offense your top priority. Your Strength stat will be
leveled up faster than any other. If the Sword is your second
choice, then Strength will be leveled up less frequently than the
other stats. Some people like power, but it can be used foolishly.
Remember that.
The Shield: The power of defense. If the Shield is your first
choice, your HP and Defense stats will be leveled up more frequently
than the other stats. You will begin the game with higher Defense,
which is helpful when fighting your friends on Destiny Islands. If
the Shield is your second choice, HP and Defense will be leveled up
less frequently than the other stats. This can be bothersome when
you approach the later stages of the game.
The Rod: Power of the Mystic. If the Rod is your first choice, your
AP and MP will level up more frequently than other stats. You will
start the game with higher amounts of AP and MP. If the Rod is your
second choice, your AP and MP will level up less frequently that
other stats.
My favorite combination is Sword, then Rod. This makes Sora a
strong fighter, and gives him a fair balance of HP and Defense. You
will always have enough AP when you need it, and your MP can be
restored easily by a couple of great abilities. After you have made
your decisions, the floor will fall away and you will end up in the
Cinderella Room. You will do battle with a Shadow, your first
enemy. Follow the instructions and defeat the Shadows (they are
worth 1 EXP a piece). After your victory, you will fall to the next
room. This one has a Heart motif. There is a door here. Examine
it and follow the instructions. You have to open a chest, push and
smash a crate, and lock-on to a barrel. This is intended to teach
you some fundamental skills. After you have accomplished these
tasks, the door will open. Proceed forward.
Next, you will see three children. Talk to each of them and you
will be asked a question. Your answers will influence how quickly
you level up during the course of the game.
Selphie
What's most important to you?
1. Being number one
2. Friendship
3. My prize possessions
Wakka
What do you want out of life?
1. To see rare sights
2. To broaden my horizons
3. To be strong
Tidus
What are you afraid of?
1. Getting old
2. Being different
3. Being indecisive
After making your choices, you will be transported to the next
room, which has a motif of Aurora, from 'Sleeping Beauty'.
You will do battle with 8 Shadows. You should gain a level at
some point during this fight. Afterwards, use the Save Point,
and then follow the staircase to the final room, which has a
motif of Belle. Here, you will confront your first Boss.
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Boss: Darkside
Difficulty: Easy
HP: not sure
EXP: 18p
Rewards: None
Don't be fooled by this thing's size. It is a pushover. You
can target either one of its hands. Stay with it and hack
away, using jump and slash combos to do as much damage as
possible. When it plunges its fist into the ground, it will
spawn 4 Shadows. Take them out and collect the HP orbs they
leave behind. You can definitely gain a level for defeating
Darkside, but you can gain another by fighting repeated groups
of Shadows. The other attack that Darkside uses is when he
starts drawing energy into his glowing heart. After a few
moments, he will release some lasers. Dodge these as best you
can. If you take damage, just wait for the next batch of
Shadows.
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Destiny Islands
Watch the cutscene to find out that what just happened was
probably a dream. Afterwards, talk to Kairi. She wants you to
gather some materials to make the raft. You have to collect 2
LOGS, a CLOTH, and a ROPE. Before you do this, however, scour
the island and talk to your friends. Each one will challenge
you to a fight. Be sure to accept, because you can gain
experience and be introduced to a variety of attack patterns
that tougher enemies will use later on. The first person you
meet is Wakka.
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Boss: Wakka
Difficulty: Easy
HP: not sure
EXP: 1p
Rewards: None
Wakka is, of course, from Final Fantasy X. He is armed with a
ball, which he throws at you. You can use your sword to hit
it back at him. Be sure that your timing is fairly precise,
or else you will miss and take damage. If you are successful,
Wakka may be stunned for a few seconds. Run up and attack
him. If he doesn't get stunned, don't worry. He will
eventually. The more reckless approach is to chase after him
and hit him right after he has tossed his ball. You can jump
over it when it comes your way. You might earn Tech Points
for deflecting the ball.
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After you beat Wakka, go to the dock to find Selphie.
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Boss: Selphie
Difficulty: Easy
HP: not sure
EXP: 1p
Rewards: None
Selphie, from Final Fantasy VIII, uses a whip, which gives her
a long reach. Her attacks can be dodged most effectively by
jumping. Hit her just as you are about to land. You may earn
a Tech Point for doing this. You can usually corner her near
where you met Wakka. If this happens, you can slash at her
until she is defeated, and she won't counterattack.
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The next challenger is Tidus, from Final Fantasy X. You can
find him on an elevated platform near the back of the island.
It was the same one where you answered questions to determine
how quickly you would gain experience.
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Boss: Tidus
Difficulty: Easy
HP: not sure
EXP: 2p
Rewards: None
You have to tackle Tidus with a little more discretion than
Selphie and Wakka. He fights with the same weapon as Sora,
and tends to stay close to you. He likes to charge, so jump
over him, and attack him from behind. You will probably take
quite a bit of damage in this fight. If so, you should have
the POTION that you got at the beginning of the game.
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Now, go the Save Point in the Seaside Shack. Go up the nearby
stairs. You will find the Bridge. Riku is sitting on a tree
in this area. He is the reigning champ of the island, so
beating him is a real accomplishment.
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Boss: Riku
Difficulty: Medium
HP: not sure
EXP: 5p
Rewards: Potion
Riku can take you by surprise if you're unprepared. He moves
quickly, and is able to dodge a lot of your attacks. After
you hit him about 4 times, he will fall down, and then he will
spring back to his feet, damaging you in the process. Be sure
that you don't fall off the side of the platform. If you do,
you lose automatically. Basically, try to stay behind and hit
him when possible. This battle could take several minutes, so
just be patient. You'll notice that if you are victorious,
Sora keeps a mental note of who is ahead. It seems that he
and Riku are involved in a little friendly competition. If
you lose more than once, you may consider restarting, because
this can seriously hinder your chances of beating Riku in an
upcoming race. The cost of failure: you lose the right to
name the raft.
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After you beat Riku, you can start doing what Kairi asked you
to do.
Log #1: near the water to the left of where Kairi is standing.
You can't miss it. It is directly under the Bridge.
Log #2: On the ground near Riku
Cloth: head past Wakka and when you get to the fork in the
path, go up the stairs to the right. You will come to a Tree
House. The CLOTH is hanging on the wall of the Tree House.
Rope: on the same platform as Tidus
After you have all of these items, take them back to Kairi and
get a HI-POTION. You won't get this if she had to give you
any clues. When Kairi asks you if you want to rest, say yes.
The next day, you can go to the Cove, which lies beyond the
door Kairi was previously standing in front of. Before you
enter this new area, however, you can re-challenge Wakka,
Selphie, and Tidus, who have moved from their original
positions. Tidus is now in the same place Riku was before.
Talk to him, and you will have the option to face all three of
them simultaneously.
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Boss: Tidus, Wakka, Selphie
Difficulty: Medium
HP: not sure
EXP: 4p
Rewards: Potion
Individually, Tidus, Wakka, and Selphie, weren't much of a
problem. That has changed, however. There is power in
numbers, and, together, they make a hell of a team. I like to
take out Selphie first, because she is the easiest. You can
corner her like you did the first time. She can be a real
nuisance if you leave her 'til last. Once she is down, work
on Wakka. He can hit you from behind. Try to isolate him,
too, and don't waste time deflecting his ball tosses. Be
aggressive!!! Finally, there is Tidus, who is clearly the
most skilled of the three. Fight him like you did before,
jumping over him and slashing his backside. You can earn
several Tech Points by blocking his blows. Selphie and Tidus
tend to stay pretty close to one another, so you might find
that to be advantageous.
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In the Cove, you will see Riku standing by the door. Talk to
him, and he will tell you what he wants to name the raft. He
wants to call it the Highwind. Sora thinks that it should
have a better name. His choice is Excalibur, but you can pick
any name you want. This will also be the name of your Gummi
Ship later on. To resolve the argument, you are going to race
Riku. You have to pass through an obstacle course, touch a
Paopu tree, and then head back to your starting point. The
race is not about speed. First of all, drop below the wooden
platforms and run through the water. It is quicker because
you don't have to jump over the gaps. Run past the raft and
up the small cliffs. Touch the tree and then drop back down
to the ground, following the same path. DO NOT GO THROUGH THE
CAVE. This is a guaranteed loss. When you win the race, Sora
will name the raft, and you will get a PRETTY STONE. You can
race Riku as many times as you want after your initial victory
and each consecutive win will earn you a PRETTY STONE. They
aren't essential items, however.
Here is what Kairi wants you to bring her: 3 MUSHROOMS, a
SEAGULL EGG, 2 COCONUTS, 3 FISH, and a bottle of DRINKING
WATER. Before you star collecting these things, however, head
back to the stairs that you used during the race. You should
see a crate near the stairs. Push the crate against the wall
under the cave, and then enter the cave to get a PROTECT
CHAIN. Equip it immediately. Now on to your quest.
Mushrooms #1: in the cave blocked by the boulder. Push the big
rock to the right and enter the cave.
Mushroom #2: found at the base of the wooden tower, where the
gliding mechanism is.
Mushroom #3: in the Secret Place. When you pick it up, watch
the flashback with Sora and Kairi. Sora will then meet a
mysterious individual who appears from behind the door. He is
obviously from another world, but how did he get to the
Destiny Islands? You will find out the truth in time.
Coconuts: walk around the Bridge area and whack all of the
trees. Coconuts will fall to the ground. You only want the
yellow ones.
Seagull Egg: sitting on top of a tree on the Bridge. Use the
nearby pole to get it.
Fish: swim around in the water near the dock where Selphie is
sitting and will find the Fish.
Drinking Water: the waterfall near Wakka
Save your progress and head back to the Cove.
Once you hand the items over to Kairi, she will give you
another HI-POTION, granted that you didn't need her help.
Watch the next couple of cutscenes. In one of them, you will
see Donald and Goofy, who meet Jiminy Cricket as they prepare
for their journey to find the King. Next, you'll see Sora in
his room. A storm approaches. He looks out of his window and
notices that Riku's and Kairi's boats are gone. When he
returns to the Beach, he finds that it has been overrun by
Shadows. Your toy sword deals no damage, so don't bother
attacking. Instead, head to the Seaside Shack (saving if you
so desire) and head to the Bridge, where you fought Riku. You
will receive the Keyblade. Now it is time to punish the
Shadows. They are infinite, so you can fight them you your
heart's content. This is a great place to gain a couple of
levels before moving on. Head to the strange door and enter.
You will be in the Secret Place. After your meeting with
Kairi, you will be whisked into another encounter with
Darkside.
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Boss: Darkside
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 300
EXP: 60p
Rewards: None
This battle is no harder than the first one you had. However,
two new moves have been added to the Boss's repertoire. The
first of them occurs when Darkside puts his fist in the
ground, causing an earthquake. You can jump to avoid any
serious damage. Right after this, he will pull his fist out,
and he will be holding an orb. Smaller orbs will fall from
the sky. They aren't that dangerous, however. Lock onto
either his hands or his head when he kneels, and start
slashing away. He should fall in just a few rounds. If your
HP gets low, use POTIONS, or just wait for Shadows to be
summoned.
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After another cutscene, you will find yourself in Traverse
Town.
IV. Traverse Town, 1st Visit
Sora wakes up in an alley, with Pluto in his face. Donald and Goofy
are here somewhere, and you need to find them. Head into the
building on your right. This is the Accessory Shop.
Inside, you will meet Cid, the pilot from Final Fantasy VII. There
is a Save Point here, as well, and a MYTHRIL SHARD in the chest on
the cupboard. You won't be able to buy anything just yet, because
you won't have any Munny. Exit the shop and head right, up the
stairs and through the double doors into the Second District.
Once you reach the Second District, you will see a man get his heart
stolen by a Shadow, who then turns into a Soldier. Fight off the
enemies, and go back to the First District. Here, walk around and
slay the Heartless. Search thoroughly to find them all. Once you
have defeated them, enter the Accessory Shop and save. Exit back to
the First District and you will meet a guy named Leon, who is
actually Squall from Final Fantasy VIII. He wants the Keyblade, but
Sora refuses to hand it over.
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Boss: Leon
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 120
EXP: 30p
Rewards: None
You don't have to win this fight to proceed. However, the
experience you can gain from it is extremely valuable, and far
outweighs other liabilities. Leon will hurl fireballs at you, and
then approach you with his sword. His attacks are slow and
predictable. Hit Leon either right before or immediately after he
uses a fireball. Leon has a tendency to evade the jump and slash
technique, so don't bother employing it. If your HP gets low, use a
POTION. Try not to use your HI-POTIONS so early in the game.
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Whatever the outcome of the battle, you will meet Yuffie (from Final
Fantasy VII), who escorts you and Leon to the Hotel. Once inside,
Leon will explain the purpose of the Keyblade, and also tell you
about the Heartless. Meanwhile, Donald and Goofy meet up with
Aerith (from Final Fantasy VII), who tells them what she thinks
about the King's disappearance. After the cutscenes, talk to
Yuffie, and then open the chest for an ELIXIR. Save your game, and
then talk to Leon to signal for more action.
You can follow Leon if you wish, but it is better to stay behind and
fight off the Heartless. Soldiers are tougher than Shadows, but not
by much. You are in the Alleyway. To the left of the big stack of
crates is chest with a POTION. Collect it and go back to the Second
District. Take the only other door (around a corner) to the Third
District. Here, go forward and you will meet Donald and Goofy.
Take out the Heartless and then get ready for another Boss.
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Boss: Guard Armor
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 700
EXP: 110p
Rewards: Brave Warrior
The Guard Armor is comprised of several parts: Legs, Arms, Torso,
and Head. Start by attacking the Legs and the Arms. After you have
done a certain amount of damage, the parts will scatter and attack
individually. They will reform after several minutes. The Arms and
Legs yield HP orbs when defeated. Use these to stay healthy. Of
the orbs don't restore an adequate amount of energy, then use
POTIONS, but you should try to keep them for later. Once the Arms
and Legs are out of the way, focus on the Torso. Watch out for the
Boss's spin attack. Don't worry about Donald and Goofy. They will
heal themselves automatically.
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After the battle, Donald and Goofy become your permanent allies.
You will also receive 100 Munny and an ELIXIR from Leon, Yuffie, and
Aerith. Your new teammates will give you the FIRE spell, the DODGE
ROLL ability, and BLUE TRINITY. You now have a full party. Watch
the cutscene. Now, you can explore Traverse Town, or you can head
straight to Wonderland by boarding the Gummi Ship from either the
World Exit or a Save Point. Fight some more Heartless if you want
extra EXP. The best place to do this is the Gizmo Shop in the
Second District. In the First District, you will find 2 Blue
Trinity Marks. The one near the World Exit has several Munny orbs.
Head back to the Third District, and unlock the door that leads to
the First District. In a small alley, you will find another door,
with a flame insignia. Use FIRE to open it. Inside, jump across
the floating rocks and approach the odd house. Find the side
entrance. You will meet Merlin. Once he unpacks, talk to him. He
will let you practice your magic. You ca also talk to the Fairy
Godmother. Use the Save Point and warp to the Gummi Ship.
Note: if you are looking for the other POSTCARDS, check the
appendices at the end of this guide.
The Gummi Ship
Watch the tutorial. This small, colorful vessel is able to
transport you to other worlds. You only have one available
destination. As you fly through the air, you will pass other ships.
Shoot them and you will collect some augmentative equipment for the
Gummi Ship. This will be useless unless you ever want to do some
remodeling. After several screens, you will arrive at Wonderland.
V. Wonderland
After landing, you will meet the White Rabbit. He is late for a
very important date. Follow him. You will arrive in the Bizarre
Room. Watch the cutscene. Talk to the doorknob. He will tell you
that you are too big. On the table, you will see 2 drinks. One of
them will make you small, and the other one will return you to
normal size. Push the bed to your left before examining the drink.
Once you are tiny, you will fight some Heartless, one of which is
new: the Red Nocturne. FIRE magic will heal it. Remember the Green
Trinity Mark in the fireplace. Head through the opening that was
hidden behind the bed.
Watch the cutscene, and then the Queen will tell you to collect four
pieces of evidence that can be used to prove that Alice is not
guilty. Before you start this new quest, use the Save Point near
the entrance to the Bizarre Room, and then take the door to the left
of the Queen's Throne, near the red Card sentry.
You are now in Lotus Forest. A cutscene will introduce you to the
Cheshire Cat. The flowers in the Forest will drop hints if you give
them what they want. The yellow flowers ask for POTIONS, and the
red flowers ask for ETHERS. A couple of flowers might ask for
ELIXIRS.
Footprints: Head to the first opening on the right. This leads to a
small alcove with a Blue Trinity Mark. The Footprints are found
near the mark, in the pink box.
Antenna: At the back of the Forest, you will see three toadstool
pedestals. Jump onto the shortest one, and then jump to the right,
onto the leaf pad.
Stench: From the shortest of the three toadstool pedestals, jump to
the left, and onto the leaf pad. There is another pad you need to
leap to. The gap may look daunting, but you can cross it without
much effort. Keep in mind that Sora can grip the edges of most any
surface if he doesn't quite make it. Head to the platform with the
large red fruit (opening the chest along the way for PUPPIES), and
jump to the next leaf pad. Go left to find a door. This takes you
back to the Bizarre Room, but you fall from the ceiling onto the
fireplace, where the next box resides.
Claw Marks: Go back to the Forest entrance. Approach the yellow
flower on your left. Give it a POTION, and it will make you big.
Step on the wooden platform behind you. This makes a new leaf pad
appear. Now, remember the red fruit we passed earlier? Well, it
can make you small again. Lock-on to the big tree. Pick the fruit
and eat it. Now, head to the back of the Forest, where the three
toadstool pedestals are. Jump onto the smallest ones and then head
to the left, across the gap, past the fruit, and onto the next leaf
pad. However, this time, instead of going left, head right. The
new pad completes a path to another door. Enter to fall onto the
faucet in the Bizarre Room. From here, you can jump to the last
box.
Once you have all of the evidence, the Cheshire Cat shows up and
gives you the BLIZZARD spell. Head back to the Castle and save you
game. Then, talk to one of the two Card sentries standing in front
of the Throne to present your evidence. The Queen will ask you to
pick a box. The game seems to work in your favor, as there is a
fifth box that appears. Choosing it will bring out a Heartless,
thus clearing Alice's name. However, the Queen still doesn't
believe you for some reason, and orders her guards to take you out.
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Boss: Card Guards/Tower
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
HP: not sure
EXP: 100p
Rewards: none
As you can see, I have 2 difficulties listed for this battle. If
you pick the second box, Donald and Goofy will be imprisoned during
the fight, which makes things a tad more difficult. However, with
their assistance, you don't have to worry about the cards that much.
If you knock out the Queen, the Cards won't be as aggressive. Your
main target is the Tower, which operates the chains that hold
Alice's cage. Lock-on to one of the wheels and start attacking.
Destroy all three wheels to win the fight. You can't actually
defeat the Cards, but you can stun them if they get too close.
Alice has vanished. Apparently, she has been kidnapped. Save and
then go back to Lotus Forest. You will meet the Cheshire Cat again.
He tells you about some impending danger. After the cutscene, you
will encounter some Heartless, one of which is a new enemy called a
Large Body. These guys can take a lot of damage, and they can dish
it out, too. Attack them from behind, and stay away when they pat
their stomachs. You might try to strike their heads, as well. Head
to the back of the Forest, to find that the boulder is gone. Go
through the door to the Tea Party Garden. If you get big again (by
giving a POTION to the yellow flower), you can push the boulder the
Cheshire cat was sitting on. This will raise two new pedestals,
allowing you to reach a hidden area with a Blue Trinity Mark.
The Tea Party Garden has a picture of the Mad Hatter and the Hare.
There is also a sign that says "Very Merry Unbirthday to you". Sit
in all of the chairs for some new items. Some chairs will force you
to fight Heartless. If the table disappears, exit the Garden and
come back. Enter the house to find an inverted version of the
Bizarre Room. Kill the Heartless, and activate the two table lamps
by touching them. Now, go back over to the door with the latch.
Release the latch and enter the Queen's Castle. Open the chest for
PUPPIES, and then use the Save Point, and go through the nearby door
to the first Bizarre Room. In here, the Cheshire Cat will make his
final appearance.
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Boss: Trickmaster
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 600
EXP: 150p
Rewards: Ifrit's Horn
This gangly Boss looks big and tough, but it goes down pretty
easily. It will walk around the room, swinging its arms at anything
that gets close. Stay away from it and let Donald and Goody do all
the work. They will wear it down considerably. Once they knock it
out, collect the Munny and HP balls, and then attack its head.
Alternately, you can stand on the table and use magic spells.
However, if you are on the table for too long, the Trickmaster will
hit the table into the ground.
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After the battle, you will be able to seal your first Keyhole. You
also receive a NAVIGATION GUMMI. If you want, you can go back to
Traverse Town and stock up on items. From Traverse Town, you can go
to Olympus Coliseum.
VI. Olympus Coliseum, Preliminaries
At Olympus Coliseum, head across the courtyard and enter the double
doors to the Lobby. Here, you will meet Phil, who asks you to help
him clean up. Start by pushing against the large stone. You can't
move it. Talk to Phil a second time. He tells you how weak you
are, but, he gives you a chance to become heroes.
Two trials
For both trials, you have a certain amount of time to destroy a
series of strategically placed barrels.
Trial 1
20 barrels in 30 seconds
Take out all of the barrel groups, and then use magic spells to
break the remaining, individual ones.
Trial 2
25 Barrels in 1 minute
From the start, drop to the lower section on the right, and head
around to the left, smashing all of the barrels along the path.
Then, take out the large groups, by targeting the barrel closest to
the center. Finally, use magic to break any solitary barrels,
especially the one on the platform. You can waste a lot of time if
you miss the jump.
You get the THUNDER spell, but the stubborn Phil won't let you enter
the games. Exit the Lobby. Outside, you will meet Hades, who hands
over an ENTRY PASS. Take it to Phil. He reluctantly lets you sign up
for the tournament.
The Preliminaries
Match 1: Shadow Scout
Soldier x4
Blue Rhapsody x3
Watch the cutscene. You'll meet Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy
VII.
Match 2: Sinisters
Blue Rhapsody x3
Shadow x10
Match 3: Heat & Freeze
Red Nocturne x5
Blue Rhapsody x5
Watch the cutscene. Phil will mention Hercules, who is away
visiting his father.
Match 4: Shadow Platoon
Red Nocturne x3
Blue Rhapsody x3
Shadow x2
Soldier x2
Match 5: Blue Revenge
Blue Rhapsody x9
Watch the cutscene. It seems that Hades has cut a deal with Cloud.
Match 6: Big One
Large Body
Red Nocturne x4
Blue Rhapsody x4
Final Match: Cloud
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Boss: Cloud
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 300
EXP: 80p
Rewards: None
As was the case with Leon, you don't have to win this fight to
proceed. However, the experience makes it well worth the effort.
Cloud has two major attacks. First of all, he will yell, and then
slide across the arena with his sword. Use the Dodge Roll to avoid
damage, and hit him just after he has finished his dash. Sometimes,
he will use a series of dashes, which makes things a little more
complicated. Secondly, he jumps into the air, and slams his sword
into the ground, damaging everything in the immediate vicinity. Use
the Dodge Roll to avoid this, as well. Rely on Donald and Goofy to
keep you healthy, and if they are knocked out, dive into your POTION
supply. If you are at level 10 or higher, this battle should be
more than manageable.
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When Cloud is defeated, Hades sends Cerberus in to finish the job.
Hercules shows up and carries Cloud out of the Coliseum. Save your
progress, and then go and fight Cerberus.
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Boss: Cerberus
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 600
EXP: 200p
Rewards: Inferno Band
Cerberus is a very challenging Boss. He has three heads, and you
can target each of them individually. Lock-on to one of the outer
heads, as it will be easier to attack. Donald and Goofy will get
wiped out pretty quickly in this battle (at least it seems that
way), so try not to rely on them. Use POTIONS or HI-POTIONS (you
might have bought some more in Traverse Town) to keep your HP up,
and attack the beast whenever possible. When you are close to
Cerberus, he will try to bite you. He will spit fireballs at you,
which you can avoid with the Dodge Roll. The worst attack is where
he spews black liquid, which then follows you around the arena in
small puddles. Just keep running to stay out of harm's way. There
are instances where you can actually jump onto Cerberus' back. Wait
until its back leg is stretched out, and then climb on. From this
vantage point, you can slash at one of the heads repeatedly.
After you beat Cerberus, Phil will give you the HERO LICENSE. There
is nothing more to do here for the time being. The Coliseum has to
be cleaned up, so come back later. On your way back to the World
Exit, Sora meets Cloud, who gives you the SONIC BLADE ability.
After the cutscene, take the Gummi Ship to the next area. You might
want to swing by Traverse Town and stock up on items, weapons, and
accessories. And as always, it never hurts to go hunting for EXP.
VI. Deep Jungle
As you approach this world, Sora and Donald will fight over the
controls. Sora thinks that Kairi and Riku might be here; Donald thinks
that it is a waste of time. The ship crashes and Sora is separated
from his teammates. When he wakes up, he gets a rather nasty surprise.
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Boss: Sabor
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 90
EXP: 15p
Rewards: None
Sabor is the most fearsome predator in Deep Jungle. He will leap
toward you and swipe with his claws. Use the Dodge Roll to avoid this
attack. FIRE is the best course of action, since you don't need to be
close to cause damage. If you run out of MP, finish him off with the
Keyblade. You will encounter Sabor as a regular enemy from now on.
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Tarzan chases Sabor away, and becomes your new partner. Steal all of
his equipment and keep it for yourself. You will find that none of his
stats will be significantly affected. Jump down onto the net
underneath the Tree House. Then, jump off the edge, like Tarzan. Use
the Save Point, and then jump into the tree stump. This leads to a
mini-game called Jungle Slider. Dodge or destroy the branches. When
you finish the course, you will be in the Camp.
From your landing spot, you will see a Tent. Enter and talk to Jane.
You will also meet Clayton, a suave British game hunter. Sora will be
reunited with Donald and Goofy. Use the Save Point. Open the chest
for a MYTHRIL SHARD. Jane is standing near a projector. She has
apparently lost the slides, and you have to find them. They are
scattered around the Camp.
Slide 1: on top of Tent
Slide 2: on green dresser, to left of Tent
Slide 3: Near the easel
Slide 4: On big stack of boxes in front of Tent
Slide 5: On top of tent in row of tents
Slide 6: Boxes near globe
Once you have all 6 Slides, go back to the Tent and examine the
projector. A series of images will come up. Sora will claim that one
of the images feels familiar. Tarzan will respond to another image.
At Sora's request, Tarzan agrees to take you to Kerchak, the leader of
the apes. The oily Clayton seems to be all too eager to meet the
gorillas. Save, and then put Goofy and Tarzan in your party. Outside,
you will most likely meet Sabor again. He is a little faster now. Use
the same strategy as before, only this time, you will have some help.
Once the big feline runs away, check the Campsite for some special
notes about how to make a POTION and an ETHER. If you complete both
recipes, you will get these items. Take the right exit to the Bamboo
Thicket, and then the next exit to the Cliff. Here, you will find two
chests: MEGA-POTION and MYTHRIL SHARD. Now, head back to the Camp and
take the left exit.
You are now in the Hippo's Lagoon. There are two vines here. The
first leads to Vines 1, where you have to swing through a series of
vines. This isn't hard, but it is tedious. Instead of going through
all of this hassle, just go to the vine in the back of the Hippos'
Lagoon. Jump on the hippos' backs to make it across the water. There
are three chests in this area. The only two you can get at this point
have a MEGA-POTION and PUPPIES.
The vine in the back of Hippos' Lagoon leads to Vines 2, where you will
see Kerchak. Tarzan will plead with him, but to no avail. After he
leaves, go back to the Tree House. To get there quickly, climb the ivy
to your left. You will be in Climbing Trees. There are 2 doors here.
Head through the one near the Blue Trinity Mark. When you reach the
Tree House, you will see Clayton aiming his shotgun at a cute little
gorilla. He claims that he was killing a snake. Yeah, right. After
the cutscene, drop back down to the net under the Tree House, and get
the MEGA-POTION from the chest. Then, head back to the Camp.
Sabor will come at you again. Use the same strategy. He will be
faster and more aggressive. Once he's gone, enter the Tent. Clayton
is being scolded by Jane, who is horrified to learn that he fired at a
gorilla. He leaves, but not without revealing his true intentions.
Use the Save Point, and then exit the Tent. Outside, you will hear a
gunshot. As you head towards the right side of the camp, you will
encounter some new Heartless, called Powerwilds. They are fast and
powerful. Once you kill them, you will save a gorilla. She gives you
a PROTECT-G. Enter the Bamboo Thicket. Fight off more Heartless.
You will save another gorilla, and get a FIRE-G. Now, head to the
Cliff and defeat the Heartless there. You get an AEROGA-G from the
gorilla. Collect the treasures if you didn't already. As you go back
through the Bamboo Thicket, you will find another new enemy: the
Bouncywild. These things are fast and tricky to kill. Magic is your
best bet. They use slingshots, and often drop banana peels for you to
trip on. Bouncywilds leave behind A LOT of Munny orbs. As you pass
back through the Camp, fight off the Heartless, enter the Tent, and
save. When you exit the Tent, you should find White Mushrooms. These
are docile Heartless. You will be rewarded if you help them. Watch
what they do, and then use the corresponding spell.
Fire: shivers
Thunder: light above head
Blizzard: Mushroom on knees
Cure: Lying on the ground
Gravity: Floating in air
Aero: Moving in circles
Stop: no movement
Go to the Hippos' Lagoon, climb the vine in the back, and climb the ivy
on the left. You are now in Climbing Trees. Kill the Heartless, and
receive AEROGA-G from the gorilla. Now, go to the Tree House. Again,
defeat the Heartless and save the gorilla. You will get FIRE-G. Head
back to the Camp, enter the Tent, save, and then exit. Another shot
echoes through the air. Go to the Bamboo Thicket. Walk up to the
small platform in the middle of the area. You will meet Sabor one last
time.
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Boss: Sabor
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 180
EXP: 150p
Rewards: White Fang
Sabor is a little tougher this time around. He attacks ferociously.
Use the Dodge Roll to avoid his claw swipes. When he lowers his head,
he will charge at you. Dodge Roll out of the way. Again, use FIRE,
and stay away from him. If you run out of MP, go with a direct
assault. Tarzan and Goofy will cause a lot of damage, as well. Sabor
will often dash into the bushes scattered around the thicket. Wait for
him to re-emerge and lock onto him again if necessary.
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Sabor is gone for good. Head back to the Camp. Enter the Tent. Jane
is gone. Save, and then head to Climbing Trees. Jane is huddled
behind a vine wall with a frightened gorilla. The Heartless in this
area are infinite, so don't waste your time with them. You can gain
quite a bit of experience here, though. Attack the large, black fruit
to continue. Watch the cutscene. Enter the other door without the
Trinity Mark. This leads to the Tunnel. Collect the MEGA-ETHER. Now,
go back to Camp. Fight off the Heartless, enter the Tent, use the Save
Point, and then head to the Bamboo Thicket. If there are Heartless,
fight them off, and then go to the Cliff.
It looks like Clayton's greed has gotten the best of him.
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Boss: Clayton
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 250
EXP: none
Rewards: None
Clayton has sided with the Heartless. Take out all of the Powerwilds,
and then go after Clayton. He will shoot at you. His bullets aren't
that damaging unless you are really close to him. After about three
shots, he will either reload, or use a POTION on himself. Also, at
some point, he will jump to the ledges above. Stay on him and whack
him with the Keyblade.
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Now, Clayton jumps onto the back of some invisible creature. The real
battle begins.
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Boss: Clayton/Stealth Sneak
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 250, 750
EXP: 30p (if defeated first), 240p (if defeated second)
Rewards: Cure
First of all, hit the Stealth Sneak until it throws Clayton off of its
back. Now that they are separated, attack them individually. Take out
the Stealth Sneak first. Hit it with FIRE magic, or just slash it with
the Keyblade. Use the Dodge Roll to avoid its laser attacks, and watch
out for its headbutt. Once it goes down, go after Clayton. He uses
the same pattern as before, and is actually easier to defeat. Just run
up to him and use the Keyblade to knock him down. He will most likely
end up being trapped between you, Goofy, and Tarzan.
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The Stealth Sneak collapses on Clayton, eliminating him once and for
all. After the fight, Kerchak tosses you to a new area. Enter the
Waterfall Cavern.
In here, just jump from platform to platform, collecting the items
along the way. They are a MYTHRIL SHARD, SHELL-G, MYTHRIL, and
ORICHALUM. Go through the passage at the top. After some cutscenes,
you will seal the second Keyhole. You will also receive another NAVI-G
PIECE. You will also get the RED TRINITY and the JUNGLE KING.
Follow Donald's advice and return to Traverse Town.
VII. Traverse Town, 2nd Visit
Disembark at the 1st District. Since you have BLIZZARD, use it to put
out the candles on the tables. This unlocks a chest with a DEFENSE UP.
Yuffie should be standing by the mailbox. She tells you that Leon is
in the Secret Waterway, which can be accessed from the Alleyway. Head
to the 2nd District and enter the Alleyway. Use the Red Trinity Mark
to break through the bars. Talk to Leon, who is practicing his sword
skills. Watch the cutscene, and Leon will tell you about sealing
Keyholes. Talk to Leon again, and Sora will ask him about the Gummi
pieces you have been collecting. He says he doesn't anything, so he
directs you to Cid, who is a Gummi expert. He gives you the EARTSHINE,
a gem that contains a summon creature. Head up the stairs behind you,
checking the chest along the way for PUPPIES. At the top of the
stairs, you will find a platform that takes you to Merlin's house.
Now, head back to the Third District. Use THUNDER on the cables to
activate the Gizmo Shop. You will meet some new Heartless: the Yellow
Opera, Green Requiem, and the Air Soldier. The Yellow Operas cast
THUNDER, the Requiems cast CURE on other enemies. The Air Soldier is
pretty tough. Just take it down with jump and slash combos. You will
also encounter a lot of Large Bodies. Head back to the First District
and enter the Accessory Shop. Talk to Cid. He tells you about
Navigation Gummis, and even offers to install them for you. Save your
game, and then deliver the OLD BOOK to Merlin. Also, talk to the Fairy
Godmother to have the EARTHSHINE transformed to SIMBA, your first
summon spell. Return to the 3rd District, and head towards the
abandoned house to the right of the door that leads to the 2nd District.
On your way there, you will be interrupted by Riku. Watch the
cutscene, and then continue to the house. Inside, you will find Cid,
Leon, Aerith, and Yuffie. Speak with Cid, and he will modify your
Gummi Ship. He will throw in a WARP GUMMI that allows you to revisit
any previously explored world, regardless of your current location.
Now, leave the house and head to the Gizmo Shop. Fight off the
Heartless and head through the back door. Climb the ladder, and break
through the boards using Red Trinity. Pull the rope 3 times. A
Keyhole is revealed. Leon was right. Approach the Keyhole to find
another Boss.
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Boss: Opposite Armor
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 1200
EXP: 390p
Rewards: Aero
The Opposite Armor is a beefed up version of the Guard Armor. Start
off fighting it the same way. Not long into the battle, the Boss
changes form. Attack the Legs. Once you've finished them off, go
for the Arms. When the parts are destroyed, they drop lots of HP
and Munny orbs. Be sure to collect them. Once the Arms are gone,
focus on the torso, which doubles as a powerful cannon. Avoid the
blasts by using Dodge Roll, and cast Cure if your health gets low.
A smarter strategy may be to stay away from the Boss, and use
THUNDER, which deals a moderate amount of damage. However, keep an
eye on your MP, and try not to deplete it, as you will need to save
some for healing purposes. If all else fails, don't be afraid to
use POTIONS.
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Once you seal the Keyhole, you will get another NAVI-G PIECE. Take
it to Cid and get the COMET-G. Enter the Accessory Shop to save
your game, and notice that there is no clerk behind the counter.
However, there is someone lying on the floor. This is Pinocchio,
and he has been separated from his father, Gepetto. After the
cutscene, board the Gummi Ship, and you will find that a Warp Hole
has appeared. However, there is also a new tournament being held at
the Coliseum. Stop by there on your way to the Warp Hole.
VIII. Olympus Coliseum, Phil Cup
The Phil Cup consists of matches against teams of Heartless and
nothing more. You won't encounter any Bosses like Cloud or
Cerberus. You should be able to win this tournament very
quickly.
9th Seed- Jungle Vice
Powerwild x4
Soldier x4
8th Seed- Monkey & Magic
Powerwild x1
Green Requiem x2
Yellow Opera x5
Red Nocturne x2
7th Seed- Big Feet
Hammerlegs x1
Powerwild x4
6th Seed- Magic Alert
Red Nocturne x5
Yellow Opera x5
5th Seed- Nightwalkers
Large Body x1
Powerwild x5
4th Seed- Hard Hitters
Gauntlets x1
Blue Rhapsody x3
Shadow x4
3rd Seed- Indomitable
Large Body x2
Green Requiem x6
2nd Seed- Wild Corps
Gauntlets x1
Hammerlegs x1
Powerwild x4
1st Seed- Shadow Battalion
Torso x1
Yellow Opera x4
Blue Rhapsody x4
Once you complete the Phil Cup, you will be rewarded with the
GRAVITY spell, as well as a championship plaque. The next
tournament will be held later. Next stop: Agrabah.
IX. Agrabah
As you enter Agrabah, you will see Maleficent and Jafar. They
are looking for Princess Jasmine. You will also meet Iago,
Jafar's annoying parrot. After the cutscene, you will find
yourself battling a new breed of Heartless. The Bandits use
swords, and are able to deflect blows. The Shadows will be
tougher, as well, and they yield more experience. Open the
chest for a MEGA-POTION, and then enter the wooden door to
Storage. Use the Save Point, and then head back to the Plaza.
Go through the large, open doorway to Main Street. Kill the
Heartless, and then head to your right, where you will find a
pole. Climb the pole to Aladdin's House. In here, you will
find another Save Point. There is a carpet that is trapped
under a cabinet. Free it and it will fly out the window.
Open the chests to find PUPPIES and a MEGALIXIR. Exit the
room and re-enter. You will see a man. Talk to him, and you
can buy items. He doesn't have a very wide selection, though.
On the wall across from the Save Point, you will find a
dresser. Move it to find a small Keyhole. Release the lock.
Jump out the key-shaped window. You are back in the Plaza,
but higher up. (If you jump to the ledge below the window,
you will find a chest with a MEGA-ETHER.) To the right, you
will see some windows with wooden awnings. Jump on them to
reach the other side. Go through the gate that you unlocked
with the small Keyhole in Aladdin's House. It leads to Main
Street. (Across from this gate is a ledge with a chest and a
couple of Pot Spiders. Eliminate the spiders, then open the
chest for a COTTAGE.) From Main Street, take the left path,
and enter the Alley. Here, Jasmine will be hiding behind some
crates. Jafar shows up, and Jasmine tells you to go find
Aladdin. Take out the Heartless, and then jump on the crates
to reach the ledge above. Get the MEGA-POTION from the chest,
and then release the small Keyhole. Now, jump across the next
row of wooden awnings. Head through the gate. Go back to the
Plaza and exit to the Desert.
In the Desert, you will find the magic carpet, and a Save
Point. Talk to the carpet, and it will take you to Aladdin,
who is trapped in quicksand. Fight off the Heartless, and
Aladdin will join your party. You may want to substitute him
for Donald for the battles ahead. You will also meet Genie,
who has a hilarious introduction. Back in Agrabah, you will
be ambushed by Heartless. There will be a new one called a
Fat Bandit. These things are fought just like Large Bodies,
only that they can breathe fire. Kill them, and enter the
Storage room. Get the MEGA-POTION behind the barrels. Use
the Save Point. Back in the Plaza, you will find that the
passage to Main Street has been blocked off. To your left
(with your back to the Storage Room), you will see some
crates. Use them to get to the ledge above. Jump across to
the green cloth awnings, and enter the door to the Alley.
From here, jump across the wooden platforms and get back to
Main Street. Jump down and enter Aladdin's House. He will
comment on stopping Jafar. Exit by jumping into the hole to
the left of the oval window. Use the cloth awnings to reach
the unlocked gate directly across from Aladdin's House. (In
front of this gate is a MEGA-ETHER). It leads to the Bazaar.
Drop to the ground and battle the Heartless. You might
encounter the Black Fungus, which is one of the game's most
frustrating enemies. Each one is worth 96 EXP, but beating
them is a chore. They attack you with poisonous gas. Also,
they can become invulnerable for several rounds. Use magic to
avoid getting close to them. Fire is extremely effective.
Once they are defeated, use the crates to get back up top, and
release the last small Keyhole. This opens the way to the
Palace Gates. Near the Keyhole, there is a chest with a FIRA
RING. Go back to Aladdin's House and save.
Again, jump into the hole to the left of the oval window.
Turn to the right, and jump to the yellow cloth awnings.
Enter the door. You will be at the Palace Gates, with Jafar
and Jasmine. Aladdin calls on Genie to save Jasmine, but
shortly thereafter, Iago steals the lamp. Jafar will then
send a new creature to dispose of you.
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Boss: Pot Centipede
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 600
EXP: 250p
Rewards: Ray of Light
The Centipede is made up of two parts: the Head and the Tail.
Its Body is formed by a long line of Pot Spiders. The Head is
your central target. Once the Body breaks up, focus on the
Head while Aladdin and Goofy take out the Spiders. The Head
uses THUNDER, and will also swipe at you with its antennae.
Avoid the Tail if you can. It has tentacles that can cause
major damage. Eventually, the Centipede will make its way to
another section of town. Follow it and continue your assault.
There will almost always be a constant supply of orbs in this
battle, due to the high number of Pot Spiders that you can
destroy. This provides you with lots of extra Munny and
health.
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After the Centipede is defeated, Aladdin will tell you that
Jafar has undoubtedly taken Jasmine to the Cave of Wonders.
Go back to the Plaza, save your game, and then enter the
Desert. You will get on the carpet automatically.
When you reach the Cave of Wonders, the large Tiger Head
(which serves as the entrance) will come to life!
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Boss: Tiger Head
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 380
EXP: 400p
Rewards: None
The goal of this fight is to destroy the Tiger's eyes, which
are radiating with dark power. However, to get to the eyes,
you are going to have to get onto the Head. At some point,
the statue will bend to the ground, usually to release some
lasers. Dodge these (or deflect them with the Guard ability),
and then jump onto the Tiger's nose. Target one of the eyes,
and hit it as many times as possible. The Head will rise back
up after a few moments, and you will get thrown off. In the
meantime, help Aladdin and Goofy pummel the Heartless, most of
which are Bandits and Shadows, with the occasional Fat Bandit.
Collect the orbs. Then, wait for the next opportunity to jump
onto the Head, and finish off the eyes.
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After your victory, hop into the mouth and enter the Cave of
Wonders.
Cave Of Wonders
Remember the White Trinity mark to your left. Walk forward
and kill all of the Heartless that appear. To your right,
there are some steps that lead to the Relic Chamber, one of
several underground rooms we will be exploring in a little
bit. Notice the large boulders that roll along the groove.
Avoid these at all costs. On the platform with the barrel,
you will find a chest with a MEGA-ETHER. Jump down from
this platform, and go through the door straight ahead.
You are now in the Hall. Kill all of the Heartless (there
are a lot of Air Soldiers), and head towards the blocks
that are spitting water. More Heartless attack. Take them
out, then use the barrel to jump onto the ledge above the
water jets. Open the chest for an ELIXIR. Now, jump to
the next platform, which is slightly curved. Move to its
other end, and you will be very close to the door. Jump to
the chest to the left of the door. Open it for a MYTHRIL
SHARD. Head back to the door that leads to the Entrance.
To the right, there is a staircase. Go down it.
You will be in the Dark Chamber. Use the Save Point. There
are no enemies down here; just lots of treasure. Jump to
the chest directly across from the Save Point. Open it for
a COTTAGE. Swim towards the waterfall, and enter the
Silent Chamber. The stairs in this room lead back to the
Hall. You don't want to go back there yet. Instead, swim
to the waterfall and be pushed down into another section of
the Silent Chamber. Climb out of the water, and touch the
egg in the statue's hands. This will open a new passage.
Let the waterfall take you back to the main part of the
Silent Chamber. Now, go the steps I mentioned earlier, the
ones that lead to the Hall. Drop into the water on the
right-hand side. Swim into the Hidden Room. Go up the
steps, and use FIRE to knock a section out of the pillar.
Watch the cutscene, in which Jafar orders Genie to reveal
the Keyhole. Go back to the Silent Chamber and enter the
Hall. Or, if you want, you can go back to the Dark Chamber
and enter the Hall from there. Go back to the Entrance and
go down the stairs to the Relic Chamber. Barely step into
the water, and a field icon will appear. Choose the Call
option, and Aladdin's pet monkey (Abu) will touch the egg.
This lowers a staircase to the platform with the statue.
Swim across to the platform with the chest. Get the
THUNDARA RING. Now, go to the statue and enter the door
to the left.
You are back in the Dark Chamber. Jump to the chest and
receive a SHELL-G. Now swim into the waterfall. You will
be a tiny area with another statue. You can't reach the
egg because you are still in the water, so Call Abu once
again. This will lower a section of the wall. Open the
chest for a PROTEGA CHAIN. Now, swim forward and go up the
steps. Open this chest to get your first TORN PAGE. Use
the Save Point, and exit back to the Hall.
Go to the door we ignored earlier. Go through it. You
will be in the Bottomless Hall. This room earns its name
honestly. Don't get in front of the jets. Jump to the
ledge above them. Defeat the enemies, and then open the
chest for a COTTAGE. Go through the next door.
Welcome to the Treasure Room. There should be some White
Mushrooms here. Remember to help them and get a reward.
There are chests on top of the gold piles, but you can't
jump up there. See the blocks on the ground near the
statues? Well, if you touch the egg, these blocks will
blow you to the top of the gold piles. Touch the statue on
the left, and gain access to a MYTHRIL SHARD. From here,
jump to the stone platforms, and open the green chest for a
SHELL-G. Touch the right statue to gain access to three
more PUPPIES. Another green chest sits on top of a big
block to the right of the Save Point. Collect the
treasures, save your game, and, if you haven't done it
already, substitute Donald for Aladdin. Two Boss fights
are coming up, and they rely more on physical strength than
magical skill. Enter the Lamp Chamber.
Jafar tells you about the importance of the Seven
Princesses, and then orders Genie to crush you.
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Boss: Jafar
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 500
EXP: 600p
Rewards: Blizzara
Jafar will float around the room using his staff to bombard
you with magic spells. He has two main attacks. The first
is where he unleashes a long stream of fire. You can avoid
this easily, since it is concentrated in one spot. The
other one is a tad more difficult. Large chunks of ice
will spin rapidly near the center of the room. Stay away
from them, because if you get caught in the middle, then
you will take lots of damage, and will be unable to heal
yourself. Jafar tends to move in a counterclockwise
pattern. He will stay high in the air, so use the gigantic
stone steps to get to him. Sometimes, he will stand on of
these steps for several minutes, so hit him as much as you
can. If you get too close, he will swipe at you with his
staff. Genie isn't much of a threat. He will perform a
few weak hand slaps, but you can tell that he isn't trying
his best. Always stay locked on to Jafar, so you don't
lose sight of him, especially when he changes into a little
ball of smoke that can be hard to spot otherwise.
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After the battle, run across the room and approach the
unconscious Jasmine. Before you can do anything, Jafar
makes his third wish. He asks to be turned into an all-
powerful Genie. The floor falls out, revealing a massive
chamber below. Jump into the hole to start the next fight.
You might want to go back to the Treasure Room and save
first!!
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Boss: Genie Jafar
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 800
EXP: 730p
Rewards: Fira, Ansem's Report 1
Jafar is not your target. It is actually his Lamp, which is
being carried around the room by Iago. The weight of the
Lamp causes Iago to move slower than usual. Lock on to the
loud-mouthed bird and follow him, jumping and slashing the
Lamp whenever you get the chance. Sometimes, Iago will
stop and take a rest, leaving the Lamp completely
vulnerable. You should just ignore Jafar. He isn't much
of a threat, despite his size. He will throw boulders at
you, which you can avoid with the Dodge Roll. Don't fall
in the lava, and keep an eye on the other platforms, as
they move in and out like pistons.
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Sora traps Jafar within the Lamp, and someone kidnaps
Jasmine. After you seal the Keyhole, the place starts to
collapse. In the next segment (modeled after the final
stretch of Devil May Cry), you have to navigate the magic
carpet through the underground cavern, avoiding
stalactites, rocks that are falling from the ceiling, and
columns of fire that shoot up from the lava. Collect the
HP orbs if you start having too many unwanted collisions.
After your daring escape, you will be back in Aladdin's
House. He wants to go with you to find Jasmine, but he
can't. Instead, he wishes for Genie's freedom, and sends
him with you instead in the form of a summon spell. The
next cutscene will show Riku as the person who has been
snatching all of the young ladies thus far. It seems that
he has cut a deal with Maleficent. He brings her the
Princesses, and she helps him find Kairi. Aladdin will
give you the THREE WISHES keychain, and you will also learn
GREEN TRINITY. Go back to the Gummi Ship.
Sora will suggest revisiting other worlds and unsealing
Trinity Marks. Goofy will remind you of the Green Trinity
Mark in the Accessory Shop. Head back to Traverse Town.
X. Traverse Town, 3rd Visit
Disembark at the Accessory Shop. Activate the Green
Trinity Mark to release a ladder. Climb the ladder to
reach the Synthesis Shop, which is owned and operated by
Moogles. Open the two chests for PUPPIES and a MYTHRIL
SHARD. Talk to the Moogle on the table in front of the
chests. He will explain the basics of synthesizing. Now,
talk to the Moogle by the fireplace. Synthesize one of
every item, if possible. Exit the shop and re-enter. Talk
to the Moogle by the fireplace again, and you should be
able to synthesize some more items. If you don't have all
of the right ingredients, that's fine, but remember to come
back later. The inventories of the Accessory and Item
Shops have been expanded. Try to buy one of each new
accessory, and one of each new weapon. This shouldn't be a
problem if you have been fighting a lot. If you want to
conserve your finances, purchase a CHAOS RING (600 Munny),
and a BLIZZARA RING (1000 Munny), and maybe a PROTERA CHAIN
(750 Munny). As for weapons, get the MAGUS STAFF (1000
Munny) and the GIGAS FIST (1000 Munny). I think they are
better than the SILVER MALLET and GOLEM SHIELD, but you
might not think so. It's all the same price, anyway. You
might also want to stock up on POTIONS and HI-POTIONS, if
your stock is running thin. Remember the TORN PAGE we
got in the Cave of Wonders? Well, you can take it to the
OLD BOOK in Merlin's House and be introduced to the Hundred
Acre Wood. However, it is best to save this world for
later, after you have collected the other pages. Walk
through the Second and Third Districts to get extra
experience, if you want. Save, and then board the Gummi
Ship. Head back to Agrabah, but don't disembark. You have
two choices: the upper path or the lower path. The former
leads to Halloween Town; the latter leads to Atlantica.
This walkthrough covers Halloween Town before Atlantica
(for reasons of personal bias), but you can choose whatever
destination you want. However, regardless of your choice,
you will first have to go through Monstro, a gigantic whale
who swallows the Gummi ship.
The decision you made earlier will only change his location
on the World Map. If you were heading to Atlantica, then
he will appear between it and Agrabah on the lower path.
If you were heading to Halloween Town, he will appear
between it and Agrabah on the upper path.
XI. Monstro
After Monstro swallows you, there will be a flashback of
young Riku and Sora, as they prepare to explore the Secret
Place on Destiny Islands. Riku is baffled by the presence
of a door, and tells Sora how much he wants to get off the
island. When you awaken, you find Pinocchio, who managed
to get here somehow.
You begin in the Mouth. Swim to the back of the area,
ignoring all of the treasure chests, wooden platforms, and
mountains of debris. Watch the cutscene. It seems that
Gepetto and his ship were swallowed up, as well. During
your conversation with the kindly old man, Pinocchio
wanders off. Follow him. Use the Save Point first,
though.
Note: Monstro's inner chambers are very confusing. There
are perhaps dozens of paths you can take, but only one of
them is correct. It is mapped out in the section below. I
will only mention chests that are found on this path, and
not those found on detours. I will leave them for you to
find on your own.
Chamber 1
Pinocchio has met up with Riku, who wants to play a game of
hide-and-seek. You will encounter a enemy: the Search
Ghost. They are worth 10 EXP, and tend to appear in groups
of three or four. They are easy to defeat, but watch out,
because they can vanish suddenly. Jump onto the left ledge
and enter the door.
Chamber 2
Head to the opposite side of the room. Get the COTTAGE
from the chest, and enter the nearby door.
Chamber 3
You will enter this room on a platform. Fight the
Heartless, but don't fall off. If you do, you will have to
start back at Chamber 1. Go through the nearest door.
Chamber 2
You will land on another platform. Go through the door on
your right.
Chamber 5
Enter the door on the opposite side of the room.
Chamber 6
Proceed straight ahead, killing all of the Heartless in
your way. After you walk down about three big steps, you
will see a chest. Open it for a DISPEL-G. Head out the
door to the right of the chest.
Chamber 5
Defeat the Shadows. They are tougher, but are now worth 4
EXP each. Open the chests for MEGA-ETHER and a DISPEL-G.
Use the barrel to reach the ledge up above. Sora will grab
it and pull himself up. Enter the door on this ledge, past
the Barrels.
Chamber 4
Riku will have a chat with Maleficent. Pinocchio runs into
the next room. Shortly thereafter, you hear him yell. You
don't need to use the Save Point.
Bowels
A creature called the Parasite Cage has swallowed
Pinocchio. Riku offers to help you out, so go for it.
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Boss: Parasite Cage I
Difficulty: Very Easy
HP: 450
EXP: 500p
Rewards: Cheer Ability (for Goofy)
This is, quite simply, the game's easiest fight. You have
three party members, and they can do all the work for you.
Riku can't be knocked out, and he bombards the Boss with
constant attacks. Just stay on the sidelines and watch.
You may have to heal Donald and Goofy now and then, but
that is the only major role you have to play in this
battle. The Parasite Cage has only one attack. It will
try to swat you with its tentacles. You can earn Tech
Points by deflecting these blows. If you want to get
actively involved, you have two options. You can stay at a
distance and use magic spells (FIRE being the most
effective), or you can do a direct assault by jumping and
slashing the creature's head. This battle reminded me of
the Prison Cage from Final Fantasy IX. That was the Boss
in the Evil Forest who kidnapped Dagger and Vivi. About
the only difference is that the Parasite Cage doesn't drain
any HP out of Pinocchio.
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After your victory, a hole appears. Jump into it to get
back to the Mouth. The water level will decrease,
revealing a new platform with a Blue Trinity Mark. Watch
the cutscene. Riku plans on using Pinocchio's heart to
restore Kairi. Open the chest near Gepetto to find the
HIGH JUMP, a shared ability. Equip it immediately, and
collect the treasures scattered around the Mouth. In no
particular order, they are: PUPPIES, WATERGLEAN, COTTAGE,
and a TORNADO-G. Use the wooden platforms and the High
Jump to reach the door above the one that leads to Chamber
1.
Throat
Ignore the Heartless and work your way up the platforms.
You may have to fight if too many enemies get in your way.
At the top of the room, you will be sucked into the
Stomach.
Stomach
Riku asks Sora to help him save Kairi. Sora refuses the
offer. It looks like Riku and Sora are going to fight, but
they are interrupted by the Parasite Cage, who is back for
a second round.
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Boss: Parasite Cage II
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 900
EXP: 1000p
Rewards: Stop
You don't have Riku this time around. Plus, the Parasite
Cage is much stronger than it was in the Bowels. Its
tentacles deal more damage, and are harder to deflect, even
though it is still possible. Avoid the yellow substance
that surrounds the central platform. This is stomach acid,
and it will hurt you. Stay on the smaller platforms, and
lock onto the creature's head. Jump and slash combos are
most effective. Use POTIONS or CURE magic when your HP
gets low. After enough hits, the Parasite Cage will tilt
its head back, revealing an orb inside its mouth. Attack
the orb as much as you can.
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After the fight, Pinocchio and Gepetto will be properly
reunited. Watch the next couple of cutscenes. Riku is on
Captain Hook's ship with Maleficent and a lifeless Kairi.
He is given the power to control the Heartless. Your next
meeting with him won't be so pleasant. Back on the World
Map, the Pegasus Cup will open up at the Coliseum. But
first, let's go through Halloween Town.
XII. Halloween Town
Sora, Donald, and Goofy are wearing costumes, so they can
blend in with the weirdoes who live in this world. You
start at the Guillotine Gate. There is a Save Point behind
you. Use it, and remember its location, as you won't find
another one for quite some time. Walk forward and go
through the large gate to Guillotine Square. The fountain
is surrounded by Heartless. However, they aren't moving
and you can't attack them. Jump onto the ledge at the back
of this area, and go through the small gate to a courtyard.
Jump up the stairs and pull the string with the spider on
it 3 times. You will get an ELIXIR. Under the stairs is a
chest with PUPPIES. Now, go back to the fountain, and walk
around for a couple of minutes. A cutscene will introduce
you to Jack Skellington, who is in charge of preparing the
annual Halloween festival.
Jack has gone to see the Doctor. Talk to the Mayor if you
want, and then enter the wooden door in the middle of the
back ledge. This leads to the Lab Entryway. Go up the
steps and enter the Lab.
Jack and the Doctor decide to create a heart. However, you
need to collect some missing ingredients. The first one is
memory. To get it, you have to find Sally, who likes to
hang out in the Graveyard. Jack is a pretty weak fighter,
so don't put him in your party. Check the bookcase to get
a TORN PAGE. As you exit the Lab, the Mayor will tell you
that the Heartless are out of control. Return to
Guillotine Square. From the Lab Entryway, head to Sora's
left, past the gate we entered earlier. You will see a new
path to the left, where the brick wall ends. Climb the
steps and go through the gate.
In the Graveyard, you will encounter a new type of
Heartless: the Wight Knight. It is powerful enemy that
likes to attack you with its claws. Several consecutive
hits can knock them out temporarily, and they are extremely
vulnerable to FIRE. Once you clear out all of the
Heartless, you will meet Sally, and obtain the FOGET-ME-
NOT. Return to the Lab. After you leave the Graveyard,
three little kids named Lock, Stock, and Barrel will climb
out of a large stone casket. They heard about Jack's plan,
and are going to report it to Oogie Boogie, a big ghost who
causes trouble in Halloween Town.
The Doctor tells you that the last ingredient is surprise,
and suggests that you talk to the Mayor to get it.
Meanwhile, Lock, Stock, and Barrel have reported to Oogie
Boogie, who plans to steal the Heart and use it to control
the Heartless. Return to the Graveyard. . Inspect the
coffin in the back of the Graveyard. This leads to the
Boneyard, where you find a giant pumpkin and the Mayor, who
asks you to play a memory game. Check the tombstones in
the order that the ghosts appear. This is completely
random, but there are only three ghosts, so it isn't that
hard. When you get it right, the pumpkin will explode,
revealing a chest with JACK-IN-THE-BOX. If you mess up,
you will just have to do it all over again with a different
pattern. To go back to the Graveyard, use the door behind
the pumpkin. Return to the Lab.
Lock, Shock, and Barrel steal the Heart. You have to get
it back. After you exit the Lab, it looks like the brats
have managed to get away from you, but Jack calls on his
faithful dog Zero to track them down. He flies off toward
the Graveyard. In Guillotine Square, you will encounter
Gargoyles, which are similar to Air Soldiers, only much
tougher to defeat. Keep an eye on them, because they will
transform into little balls of smoke and try to sneak past
you. Head back to Guillotine Gate and save your game.
Now go to the Graveyard.
After the cutscene, fight off the Heartless, and examine
the coffin. In the Boneyard, go through the door to the
right of the pumpkin. You are now in Moonlight Hill, which
you will most definitely recognize from The Nightmare
before Christmas. There are a lot of enemies here. You
don't need to kill them all, but just enough to clear a
path to the large embankment. There are a couple of other
things to note. First, you will see another door in this
area. If you examine, a message will appear that says
"Shut tight." You can't open it 'til later. To the left
of this door is a platform. Use a FIRA spell to activate
it, and it can take you back to the Graveyard. Inspect
the tombstone at the base of Moonlight Hill to proceed.
This is the Bridge. On your left, you will find another
platform that can be activated with FIRA. Walk forward and
eliminate the Heartless. To the left of the Bridge are
some steps. From the top of these steps, you will see a
chest on a platform. To get it, move a little to the right
of the steps, and drop onto a gray platform. From here,
you can jump to the chest, which contains PUPPIES.
Directly under the Bridge is another chest, which you can
open for a DISPEL-G. Avoid the current, or else you will
be whisked back to Guillotine Square. Cross the Bridge,
and enter the gate.
You will now be at Oogie's Manor. Head up the wooden
walkway to the door. Open the green chest for an ETHER.
Head through the door, and turn right to find a Red Trinity
Mark. Make sure you use it now, because it is temporary.
Open the chest for an ETHER. Now, cast FIRA on the
platform to get to the higher levels of the Manor. Head
up the next wooden walkway, and climb the stone steps at
the end. Here, if you head to the left, you will a dead
end, and a birdcage with a chest in it. I don't know of
any way to get this. However, all of the items you don't
get now will be available later. Head right, and up the
next wooden walkway. Climb the short set of stairs, and
continue following the walkway. At the end, you will see
some double doors. Go on through.
Welcome to the Evil Playroom. This is where Lock, Shock,
and Barrel spend most of their free time. You have them
cornered, but they don't surrender easily.
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Boss: Lock, Shock, Barrel
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 150 (Lock), 120 (Shock), 180 (Barrel)
EXP: 18p (Lock, 180p if beaten last), 12p (Shock, 120p if
defeated last), 24p (Barrel, 240p if defeated last)
Rewards: None
Shock is the girl dressed up like a witch. She is the
weakest. Lock is dressed up like a devil. Barrel is the
one with the skull mask. Save him for last, so that way,
you will get more experience. The room is small, and so
are your targets. This makes them immune to most of your
combos. The three children will jump around a lot, and
hit you with spin attacks. Barrel is considerably faster
than the other two, which makes him a bigger threat.
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After you beat the snot out of them, target the lever, and
hit it to open the door to Oogie's chamber. You might want
to use the Save Point before leaving. Outside, jump off
the right side of the walkway. Hopefully, you will
continue to fall to the ground far below the Manor. There
is a bathtub here. Use it to get back to the front
entrance of the Manor. Position yourself in front of the
door that leads to the room with the platform and the Red
Trinity Mark, and jump off the left side. You should land
on a stone path. At the end of this path is a green door.
Go through it.
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Boss: Oogie Boogie
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 450
EXP: 2500p
Rewards: Holy Circlet, Ansem's Report 7
This fight is like a sadistic game show. You are on a
giant roulette board. Oogie is standing on the ledges
above you. Avoid the dice he throws, and then prepare for
one of four different attacks. First, Oogie will send a
pair of Gargoyles after you. Defeat them quickly, and
collect the orbs and bubbles that they drop. Secondly,
there is the Razor Wheel that moves across the room very
erratically. If it comes toward you, either use Dodge Roll
or jump to avoid taking damage. Thirdly, a trio of scythes
will drop from the ceiling and start rotating. They bounce
up and down. Running under them is a lot safer than trying
to jump over them. Lastly, there are some statues with
guns. When you see the statues lifting their guns, get to
a corner and hope that don't get shot. After surviving one
of these attacks, the roulette table will begin to spin,
and several buttons will light up. Lock onto Oogie Boogie
and watch where he goes. Each button corresponds to a
different section. When Oogie enters the section nearest
to you, step on the button, and iron fences will appear.
The part of the roulette board that you are standing on
will be elevated, allowing you to reach Oogie. Pound him
mercilessly, using your most powerful combos. After taking
enough hits, he will knock you back to the lower floor. If
you don't want to wait for the buttons to be activated, you
can hurt Oogie by using magic and summon spells. GENIE is
extremely effective, as is FIRA and THUNDARA. GRAVITY
works, too, if Oogie doesn't move around that much.
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After the fight, as you are getting ready to leave, Oogie
will use the power of darkness to actually become the
Manor.
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Boss: Giant Oogie Boogie
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 40 per orb
EXP: 2500p
Rewards: Gravira
You have to destroy the orbs. There about half a dozen of
them, and they aren't too hard to find. From the broken
bridge, jump to the ground, and look for a place where you
can start climbing. You will see one of Oogie's feet.
The foot covers hole with several treasure chests. These
are all of the items you missed in the Manor. Beyond the
foot, you will see a spiral platform. You can use it to
reach the first orb, and then continue from there. It is
too confusing to describe the locations of each individual
orb. Use the above sentences as a starting point. Oogie
has only two attacks this time around. The Gargoyles are
infinite, but you shouldn't fight them unless it's
absolutely necessary. There is also a huge lantern that
swings backs and forth, releasing flames. This can be a
major problem, as well, but you can destroy the lantern,
and eliminate the threat, in addition to getting about 200
extra points of experience.
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Oogie's Manor will be permanently destroyed. Seal the
Keyhole. Jack has to cancel the festival, but it is
probably for the best. He gives you the PUMPKINHEAD
keychain. Equip it immediately, as it has a long reach,
and increases your chances of dealing critical blows. Now,
you can leave Halloween Town. Go back to Traverse Town.
XIII. Traverse Town, 4th Visit
Synthesize any new items, and then visit the Accessory and
Items Shops. The inventories are still the same as last
time. Go back to Merlin and he will give you the
SPELLBINDER keychain. It is a weak fighting weapon, but it
does increase your magic and summon power, and raises your
MP by two. The Fairy Godmother will change the WATERGLEAN
into Dumbo. Gepetto and Pinocchio are now living in the
First District, in a house just up the stairs beside the
Accessory Shop. It has a very conspicuous green door.
Gepetto is very interested in Gummi blocks and he will
start giving you blueprints that allow you to build a new
Gummi Ship. Open the chest to find the WISHING STAR
keychain. Now, return to the Gummi Ship and head to the
Coliseum.
XIV. Olympus Coliseum, Pegasus Cup
9th Seed-Ghost Bandits
Search Ghost x2
Bandit x1
Air Soldier x3
8th Seed-Marauders
Bandit x2
Barrel Spider x3
Shadow x4
7th Seed-Sluggers
Fat Bandit x1
Large Body x2
Pot Spider x1
Barrel Spider x1
6th Seed-Pots & Bolts
Pot Spider x5
Green Requiem x2
Yellow Opera x3
5th Seed-The Big Combo
Fat Bandit x2
Search Ghost x4
4th Seed-Toadstool
Black Fungus x3
3rd Seed-Pots & Barrels
Pot Spider x5
Barrel Spider x5
2nd Seed-Giant Impact
Fat Bandit x3
Large Body x2
1st Seed-Leon & Yuffie
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Boss: Leon & Yuffie
Difficulty: Hard
HP: 600 (Leon), 300 (Yuffie)
EXP: 400p (Leon), 300p (Yuffie)
Rewards: Strike Raid
This fight is tough, and to make matters worse, if you lose you will
have to go all the way back through the previous rounds. Keep that
in mind. Yuffie should be your first target. She is incredibly
fast. She will throw ninja stars at you. They seem to be drawn to
body heat or something, because you can barely shake them. The
Dodge Roll is helpful, but it doesn't work all the time. You can
deflect the stars with the Keyblade, but this requires immense
accuracy. Yuffie will do backflips if you get too close to her.
Donald and Goofy will almost always keep Leon preoccupied, so he
shouldn't interfere with you and Yuffie. Hopefully, you can trap
Yuffie in one of the arena's corners. Then, you can use combos to
take her out. If this isn't an option, then just follow her,
avoiding the projectiles as best you can, and hit her when you get
the chance. Now, on to Leon. His attacks are still very
predictable. If he runs towards you, get out of his way by using
the Dodge Roll. Hit him immediately after he swings his sword, and
try to get in a few good combos. The Sonic Blade ability is very
effective here. After sustaining enough damage, Leon's weapon will
become huge, and he won't hold back. This new and improved Gunblade
has a long reach, and is difficult to avoid. When Leon charges
you, jump over him. He might use an upward slash to knock you out
of the air, but the timing of this attack is usually off by a few
seconds. Try to nail Leon right after he uses an attack. This is
when he is at his most vulnerable. You might want to keep AERO cast
throughout the battle to improve your defense.
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After you beat Leon and Yuffie, you will get the STRIKE RAID
ability, and the Pegasus Cup Trophy. The next tournament will be
held after you complete the next couple of worlds. Back on the
Gummi Ship, warp to Agrabah, and then take the lower path to
Atlantica.
XV. Atlantica
Atlantica is a world of water. Donald claims that he can use his
magic to help you land safely. Let's hope he's right. Inside
Atlantica, you will meet Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian. You will
also notice that Sora, Donald, and Goofy have been transformed into
aquatic creatures (a merman, octopus, and turtle respectively).
After the cutscene, you will get to practice your swimming skills.
The controls are the same for flying. In order to proceed, you have
to tag Flounder. Just touching him will count. Once you have
completed this task, Sebastian will compliment you. However, the
congratulations are cut short by the Heartless. These new enemies
(called Sea Neons) look like Jellyfish, and are really easy to
defeat. THUNDER magic is extremely effective against them, but the
Keyblade works just as well. After they are gone, Ariel comes back
out, and you can open the giant oyster (by hitting it with the
Keyblade) to release Sebastian and Flounder. There is a Save Point
here. Ariel invites you to her father's palace.
To get there, you have to follow the gold trident markings on the
wall. The path is pretty straightforward, but there are several
siderooms you can stop in along the way. Go straight ahead and
enter the Undersea Valley.
As soon as you enter, you should see a red oyster. Fight off more
Heartless, then open it with FIRA to get a MYTHRIL SHARD. Beyond
this oyster, you should see a cave with another oyster. Open it for
a MEGA-ETHER. From the mouth of the cave, you should see another
oyster sitting on a rock below you. Descend to the bottom, and open
the oyster for a MEGA-POTION. Go back to where the red oyster is,
and head to the right, past the whirlpool. You will find another
oyster. This one has an ELIXIR. To the right is another oyster.
It contains a COTTAGE. From this last oyster location, you should
see a Trident pointing down. Drop to the bottom of the trench, and
enter the Calm Depths.
The currents are incredibly strong. Let them transport you to an
area with a huge whirlpool and a group of Search Ghosts (hold right
on the controller to get to this area, or else you will end up
moving in a circle). Defeat them, and head into the Undersea Cave.
Kill all of the Jellyfish, and then enter the small cave on the
left. Open the oyster for a COTTAGE. Now, float upwards and go
through the hole in the ceiling. This leads to the Undersea Gorge.
Go forward and take out the Heartless. You will see another large
trench. Face the trench, and then drop to its bottom. To the left,
you will see a blue oyster. Use BLIZZARA to open it and get a
MYTHRIL SHARD. From the blue oyster, head straight down the center
of the trench. You will see another oyster sitting on a small
pedestal. Open it and get a MEGA-POTION. Now, look at the walls
and notice that a couple of tridents point to a hole. This is the
passage to Triton's Palace.
In Triton's Palace, you will encounter a new enemy: the Screwdiver.
They are easily dispatched with the Keyblade, and they are worth 15
EXP each. From the Palace entrance, turn left and descend to the
bottom. Behind a big blue rock is an oyster. It has a COTTAGE.
To the right of the entrance, at the bottom, is another oyster. It
has a MEGA-ETHER. Head forward to the large shell with the White
Trinity Mark inside. To the right of this structure is a yellow
oyster. Use THUNDER to open it to receive a MYTHRIL SHARD. To the
left of the shell is an oyster with an ELIXIR. With these items in
hand, follow the road to Triton's Throne.
The king of Atlantica uses his mighty Trident to obliterate some
pursuing Heartless. He greets you with some apprehension, claiming
to know nothing about the Keyhole. He grounds Ariel, who promptly
escorts you out of the Palace. You can go back to the Throne if you
want, but it isn't necessary, unless you want to use the Save Point
found in the oyster to the left of Triton's Throne. Go back to the
Undersea Gorge.
Here, you can follow Ariel into her Grotto. She shows you the
treasures that she has collected over the years. On the floor
beneath Flounder is a chest with a MEGA-POTION. On the fourth
shelf, you will find a chest with a COTTAGE. On the fifth shelf is
a chest with a TORN PAGE. As you leave the Grotto, you will learn
that you are being watched by Ursula and her two slithery eels,
Jetsam and Flotsam. You next destination lies beyond the Calm
Depths, but to get there, you are going to have to hitch a ride on a
big fish that looks like a dolphin. You will see the fish in the
Undersea Gorge. It won't cooperate with you until you defeat all of
the Heartless in the area, so keep that in mind. Head back to the
Undersea Valley. Don't worry; the fish will be there eventually.
Along the way, you will see a new enemy, a Sheltering Zone. Attack
it and kill it to earn 20 EXP, but watch out, because it breaks up
into three Sea Neons.
Ride the fish to the Sunken Ship. Inside this chamber, head through
the hole on the side of the ship. Go to the right and approach the
chest. A shark will come crashing through the big window. Once
it's gone, open the chest and get the CRYSTAL TRIDENT. The other
chest in here has a MYTHRIL SHARD. Back outside, you will bump into
the Shark.
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Boss: Shark
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 150
EXP: 100p
Rewards: None
The Shark isn't really a Boss, but it is tougher than a regular
enemy. It can only damage you by biting, so stay to its side, and
slash away with the Keyblade. Or, if you want, you can stay at a
distance and use magic spells like FIRA. You won't take much damage
from this fight. The Shark, like Sabor, will appear a few more
times as you travel around Atlantica. I encountered him in the
Undersea Valley and Tranquil Grotto, but he might show up elsewhere,
I am not sure. He will ALWAYS be in the Sunken Ship area if you
make multiple trips.
Once the Shark is gone, go back to Ariel's Grotto. To do this
easily (and make a much more convenient path), exit through the door
near the bottom of the area, opposite the entrance to Calm Depths.
In here, you will see a rock formation. Hit it with the Keyblade to
reveal a whirlpool. Swim into it and be shot up through a hole back
into the Undersea Gorge. Ariel's Grotto is immediately on your
right.
Inside, approach the Trident mark. The CRYSTAL TRIDENT fits nicely,
but Triton shows up and destroys it. After Ariel storms off, he
will tell you that you are from another world, and that Sora must be
the key bearer. After this, Ariel will be visited by Ursula. The
Sea Witch tells the naive mermaid that she can help her get to other
worlds. After the cutscene, head back to the Palace. Ursula
convinces Ariel to take her to the Throne Room, where she can get
her hands on the Triton's Trident. Head to the Throne. Ariel
realizes that she has been deceived, and you arrive a little too
late. Triton is in bad shape. You have to get the Trident back.
Use the Save Point, and then return to the Sunken Ship. Before you
leave, Triton will tell you the secret of Ursula's power. This will
be extremely helpful later on. Back in the Palace, you will meet
up with the Aqua Tank, which carries around trios of Screwdivers.
Back at the Sunken Ship, fight off the Shark, and collect some extra
items. A MYTHRIL SHARD can be found in a chest inside of an
overturned boat at the bottom of the area. Enter through the large
hole. To the right of this boat is a piece of debris. Behind the
debris lies another chest with another MYTHRIL SHARD. Now, from the
overturned boat, head left, and wrap around the ship. You will see
a rock with a marking on it. To the left of this rock is another
piece of debris. The debris hides a switch. Examine the switch and
Sebastian will press it. The rock slides away, revealing a new
passage. Enter the Den of Tides.
Swim straight ahead, killing the Search Ghosts as you pass. You
will see two paths. Take the right one and follow it to the Cavern
Nook. Here, open the small oyster to get a MEGA-ETHER and the big
one to find a Save Point. Use it, and make sure that Goofy has MP
Gift equipped. Now, head back to the left path, and follow it to
the Tidal Abyss. Go down this tunnel to find Ursula's Lair.
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Boss: Ursula, Jetsam, Flotsam
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 450 (Ursula), 60 each for Jetsam and Flotsam
EXP: 1000p
Rewards: Mermaid Kick
This is perhaps the most confusing battle in the entire game. There
are four targets: Jetsam, Flotsam, Ursula, and the cauldron that
sits in the middle of the room. As Triton said, Ursula draws power
from her cauldron. Lock onto the cauldron and use a magic spell.
FIRA, THUNDER, and BLIZZARA are your only three options. This, of
course, begs the question of when to use the aforementioned spells.
As far as I know, the cauldron will alternate between two colors,
blue and red. When it's blue, a gigantic whirlpool appears, and
will suck you in if you get too close. When it's red, rocks will be
hurled at you. In these instances, you want to cast the opposite
spell. Blue signifies water, which can be counteracted with FIRA.
Red signifies fire, which can be counteracted with BLIZZARA. If
this is done successfully, Ursula will be stunned. At this point,
hit her with as many combos as you possibly can. When she regains
consciousness, get away from her. If you attack her when she isn't
knocked out, she will start spinning around the room, slapping you
with her tentacles. This inflicts a lot of damage. Jetsam and
Flotsam are nothing more than a nuisance. Use them to refill your
MP gauge if it is nearing depletion. Ursula will CURE them pretty
frequently. Remember to take full advantage of the MP Gift ability.
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After the fight, Ursula leaves through an opening on the back wall.
She still has the Trident, so you have to follow her. However, you
can't go the same way she did. Head back through the Tidal Abyss
and the Den of Tides, stopping by the Cavern Nook to save your game.
Go back to the Sunken Ship. Fight off the Heartless, and make sure
that you have MERMAID KICK equipped. Enter the Calm Depths.
Press the Circle Button to swim against the current, and head left,
entering the cave on your right. Inside this mysterious chamber,
Ursula will morph into a giant as she prepares to crush you once and
for all.
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Boss: Giant Ursula
Difficulty: Hard
HP: 900
EXP: 1500p
Rewards: Thundara, Ansem's Report 3
There really isn't much of a strategy for this battle, because your
success depends on how strong you are, and how much time you have
spent leveling up. I say this because Ursula constantly attacks
with powerful magic, and in order to win, you are going to have to
stage a merciless frontal assault. Cast AERO, swim right up to
Ursula's face, and slash her with the Keyblade, using combos as
often as possible. You might try to maneuvering behind her head, or
at least to the side of it. This way, you can attack her with
relative safety, and you will avoid the beams that shoot out of her
mouth. Like Andross in Star Fox 64, Ursula will draw a big breath,
and you will be drawn towards her. Press the Circle Button to swim
away, or else she will bite you. When AERO runs out, get away from
Ursula and heal yourself, recast AERO, and then go in for the kill.
Don't worry about Donald and Goofy during this fight. Chances are
that they won't last too long. Revive them if they get knocked out,
but don't waste your restorative items and magic on them beyond
that.
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Ursula has been defeated, and Ariel returns the Trident to her
father. Triton tells you that the Keyhole is in Ariel's Grotto.
Before you enter the Grotto, though, check the big wooden box that
previously blocked the path to the Sunken Ship. This is actually an
enormous treasure chest. There must something really nice inside,
right? Not really. You will just get an ORICHALUM. Once you
seal the Keyhole, Ariel gives you the CRABCLAW keychain. Return to
Triton's Throne and save. Then board the Gummi Ship.
You can go back to Traverse Town if you want. Pay a visit to the
Dalmatians' House and be rewarded for the PUPPIES you have collected
thus far. Drop by and see if Gepetto has any new blueprints, and
shop for items, accessories, and weapons. Also be sure to check out
the Synthesis Shop. Now, warp to Atlantica, and go to the next
world.
XVI. Neverland
On your way to Neverland, a pirate ship appears. Watch the series
of cutscenes. Riku shows off his dark powers, and then throws Sora
into the hold with Donald and Goofy. You will meet Peter Pan, who
has come here to save Wendy. Tinkerbell shows up and lets you out
of your prison. Use the Save Point before exiting. You can put
Peter in your party if you want to. Outside, you will encounter
two new enemies. First is the Pirate, which is the stronger cousin
of the Bandit you fought back in Agrabah. Secondly, there is Shadow
Sora. This thing really isn't that dangerous, but it is hard to hit
because it floats around at high altitudes. Defeating the Shadow
Sora is a top priority, because each one is worth 150 EXP. Climb up
the ladder, and enter the door on your right. In this room, kill
off the Heartless and jump into the hole. There are a lot of
enemies here. Vanquish them all and go up the ladder on the other
side. A cutscene plays. Goofy will ask why Peter can fly.
Tinkerbell sprinkles pixie dust on your party. You find out that
Wendy is not one of the seven princesses that Maleficent is looking
for. However, Captain Hook wants to keep her just so he can settle
his vendetta with Peter. Sora sees Kairi, but before he can do
anything, she (and Wendy) are whisked off by Hook's cronies.
When you regain control, you will be in the Galley. Open the chest
for a DISPEL-G. Head past the door and jump onto the shelves on
the back wall. You will see two holes in the netting above you.
Jump through the hole on the right to get to the Cabin. Here, you
will find a Save Point and a Green Trinity Mark, which releases a
ladder. Climb it. Be sure to save before doing so.
You will be in Hook's chamber. Watch the cutscene. Riku leaves
behind a nasty surprise.
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Boss: Dark Sora
Difficulty: Hard
HP: 750
EXP: 2500p
Rewards: Raven's Claw
I call this Boss Dark Sora to separate it from the Shadow Soras you
fought earlier. As you might expect, it is much, much harder. It
uses all of Sora's attacks, and, by now, you should know what those
are. Its combos are deadly, so watch out for them. You can parry a
lot of its blows if you have the Guard ability. You can earn about
40 Tech Points for doing this. Donald and Goofy will be killed a
lot during this battle. Use POTIONS and CURE to stay healthy.
Dodge Roll when Dark Sora charges you, and reactivate your lock-on
after it has vanished into the floor. Near the end of road, Dark
Sora will spawn clones of itself. They are identical, but the fake
ones disappear with one hit. A better way to differentiate between
them is by paying attention to the HP gauge, as seen with the Scan
ability. Strike Raid works wonders here, as it allows you to
inflict a lot of damage very quickly. The worst case scenario is
dragging this battle out until your MP is depleted, your teammates
are knocked out, and you have used up all of your items. If this
happens, you might as well forfeit, or pray for Lady Luck to help
you out.
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After the battle, open the green chest on the bed for PUPPIES. Now,
inspect the trap door on the left side of the room, in front of the
sofa. Peter has found Wendy. After he leaves, open the chest for a
PROTEGA CHAIN and then use the Save Point. Go through the door.
You are back in the room with three doors. Head to your right and
jump through the hole. Welcome back to the Galley. Jump onto the
shelves and up through the right hole. Use the Save Point, and then
climb the ladder. You have returned to Hook's chamber. Exit
through the door beyond the trap door.
Hook tells you that Riku has gone to Hollow Bastion, and then he
gives you a choice: you can give him the Keyblade, or you can walk
the plank. However, before he passes judgment upon you, the
Crocodile shows up. You know, the one that took his hand. Hook
runs off like a schoolgirl, leaving Smee to take care of you.
Things look grim for Sora, but Peter intervenes, saying that you can
fly if you just believe in yourself. Sure enough, that's what
happens. Peter frees Tinkerbell, and Smee flees. You are left to
deal with a cadre of Heartless. Before you start fighting, CURE will
be upgraded to CURA. Use your new aerial powers to kill them all.
Watch out for the Battleship. It is worth 100 EXP, but can be
difficult to defeat. It will drop missiles as it flies past you,
and, if you get close to it, it will charge with its mast. You can
see this attack coming, however, so you can dodge it pretty easily.
Once the Heartless are gone, watch the cutscene and get ready to
rumble with Captain Hook.
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Boss: Captain Hook
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 900
EXP: 3400p
Rewards: Ars Arcanum, Ansem's Report 9
This battle is purely physical, so Peter may be better suited for it
than Donald. Hook will repeatedly summon Battleships to assist him,
and they can prove to be annoying if you left unattended for long
periods of time. Plus, if you destroy them, you will get a lot of
extra EXP and Munny. Hook is fairly skilled with a sword, and,
like with Dark Sora, you can deflect his blows to earn about 35 Tech
Points. Even though he can't fly, Hook has an insane jump that
usually deposits high above the ship. Get up there and lay into him
with furious Keyblade slashes and combos. Strike Raid works well
here, too. You can also press Triangle to have Peter and Goofy gang
up on Hook, and then you can just pummel him into submission. If
you use this strategy, and your HP drops too low, then you can pull
back and use a POTION or your new CURA spell before continuing your
assault.
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After your victory, Hook falls into the waters below, and gets
chased into the horizon by his reptilian nemesis. Sora says that he
is determined to find Kairi, and Tinkerbell escorts you to the Clock
Tower. There is a Save Point here, as well as a chest with more
PUPPIES. Before you do anything else, make sure that Sora equips
the ARS ARCANUM ability, which is one of the best in the game. With
that out of the way, get airborne and descend to the clock faces.
Stop when you get to the one that isn't set to midnight. Lock onto
it, and hit it three times. The Keyhole is revealed. Seal it, and
get the last NAVI-G PIECE. After a series of cutscenes, Peter sends
TINKERBELL with you, and you also get the FAIRY HARP keychain, as
well as GLIDE, an enormously helpful shared ability. Return to the
Save Point above where Wendy is standing, and board the Gummi Ship.
Another tournament has opened up at the Coliseum; but first, let's
finish our mandatory trip to Traverse Town.
XVII. Traverse Town, 5th Visit
Disembark at the First District and go talk to Cid. He will go
install the second navigation Gummi. While he's gone, Sora, Donald,
and Goofy will have a nice talk. Additionally, Sora will see Kairi
as a little girl, being told a story by an old woman who must be her
grandmother. Of course, this scene doesn't take place in the
Destiny Islands. This is, in fact, Kairi's home world. Cid returns
and you are ready to go to Hollow Bastion. Before departing, visit
the shops, the Dalmatians' House, and Gepetto, to see if he has any
new blueprints. Back on the World Map, go to Olympus Coliseum.
XVIII. Olympus Coliseum, Hercules Cup
Before entering this tournament, use the Save Point, and make sure
that your item slots are full of powerful tonics, like HI-POTIONS,
ELIXIRS, and ETHERS.
9th Seed-Dusk Vanguard
Gargoyle x5
Shadow x3
8th Seed-Minions of Horror
Wight Knight x4
Air Pirate x1
Barrel Spider x2
7th Seed-Buccaneers
Battleship x1
Pirate x4
6th Seed-Stray Phantom
Gargoyle x4
Wight Knight x3
5th Seed-Mad Truffle
Rare Truffle
4th Seed-Cloud
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Boss: Cloud
Difficulty: Hard
HP: 450
EXP: 500p
Rewards: Metal Chocobo
Unlike last time, you can't lose this battle and proceed. Cloud has
beefed up considerably, and he will crush you if you come
unprepared. You need two abilities to win this fight: Guard and Ars
Arcanum. Use Guard to deflect his basic sword slashes, and earn a
generous surplus of Tech Points. He will perform a series of high-
powered charges, which will most likely annihilate Donald and Goofy.
Don't worry about reviving them right now. Focus on Cloud, and,
since you removed Dodge Roll in favor of Guard, you have to jump
over him as he rushes toward you. When he leaps into the air, he
will drive his sword into ground, causing damage to everything in
his vicinity. It covers a larger area than it did in the
Preliminaries. After he has done this attack, get behind him, and
unleash Ars Arcanum. You should shave off a nice percentage of his
HP meter. Keep yourself healthy with HI-POTIONS and CURA, and don't
be afraid to cast AERO if things get rough. Near the end of battle,
Cloud will surround himself in orange lightning, and fly around the
arena. He is invincible during this phase. You can usually nail
him with Ars Arcanum as soon as he lands.
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3rd Seed-Dark Squadron
Wight Knight x1
Gargoyle x2
Pirate x2
Air Pirate x2
2nd Seed-Flying Pirates
Battleship x2
Pirate x2
Air Pirate x1
1st Seed-Hercules
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Boss: Hercules
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 450
EXP: 700p
Rewards: Herc's Shield
When Hercules is yellow, he is invincible. To counteract this,
pick up a barrel and chuck it at him. This occasionally stuns him.
Move in and use Ars Arcanum. He will probably go invincible again.
He has a punch that he can use to destroy some of the barrels, but
if they run out, more will be supplied. When he uses the headbutt,
deflect it with Guard to get 13 Tech Points. Plus, this will stun
Hercules, giving you another chance to use Ars Arcanum. When he
spins around with his sword, use Guard to protect yourself. Watch
out for the shockwave and the blast shield, which are two attacks he
will use just after he becomes invincible. Don't get caught in
these, because they cause a lot of damage.
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You have now completed all of the Coliseum's regular tournaments,
but you aren't completely finished yet. Hercules congratulates you,
and you will get YELLOW TRINITY and the OLYMPIA, which you should
equip immediately. Use the Yellow Trinity Mark near the big stone
to reveal a Keyhole. Seal it, save, and then return to the Gummi
Ship.
XX. Hollow Bastion, 1st Visit
Use the Save Point, and then jump up the floating platforms. Now
it's time for one of the game's most important cutscenes. Donald
and Goofy go with Riku and Sora is left with the Toy Sword.
However, the Beast is determined to find Belle, and he offers to
accompany you through the castle. Collect the chests in this area.
Use the Glide ability to reach the three on the platforms. Another
one is located below the platforms on the solid water, and the last
one is found under the solid water surface. Get it by using the
large bubbles. Once you are finished, head past the place where you
encountered Riku, and climb the stairs to the Castle Gates. A
platform appears to take you to the Castle.
Turn to your right, and head through the gate. Examine both
pedestals to make another platform appear. It transports you to the
Base Level. Down here, you will meet a new type of Heartless, the
Darkball. They like to teleport from place to place. You can cause
damage with the Toy Sword, but not that much. Let the Beast do all
of the attacking. He can usually take out enemies with one hit.
Jump into the right bubble and enter the Waterway. Near the Save
Point is a chest. Open it for a FIRAGA RING. To your left, you
will notice a wall. Call the Beast to break through it. Use the
bubble to get to the next area. Another wall on your left. Behind
it is the Dungeon. There are several enemies in here, and you don't
have much room to fight. Open the two chests for FLOAT-G. Back in
the Waterway, you will see a series of gates and switches.
From the Dungeon's doorway, go left around the wall to find the
first switch. Release it, and head forward to the next switch.
Release this switch. A gate will close behind you, but open up a
chamber to your right. Release the next switch, and another
passage will be revealed. There is a big switch sitting on the
ground. Release it to open the gate to your right. Walk through
and jump into the bubble. Release the next switch to activate a
lift. Ride the lift to the area above you. You will see one final
switch. As you approach it, a Defender will appear. These are some
of the toughest Heartless. They hold shields in front of them, so
you'll have to attack them from behind. Again, the Beast will
destroy this creature. Release the switch, and open the Castle's
main entrance.
Go back through the maze, releasing all of the switches a second
time, putting everything back the way it was. Use the Save Point in
the Waterway, and then exit to the Base Level.
Fight off the Heartless, and then examine the pedestal to get back
up to the Castle Gates. Head up the steps and turn right. Kill the
Heartless, and go through the double doors. Riku has changed his
attire. An act of arrogance costs him the Keyblade, and the
allegiance of Donald and Goofy.
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Boss: Riku I
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 530
EXP: 2000p
Rewards: White Trinity
Sora finally gets to face off against his old friend and rival.
This battle is surprisingly easy if you remember two essential
things. First, Riku is immune to magic. Save your MP for CURA and
AERO. Secondly, Riku will focus almost all of his attention on
Sora, so Donald and Goofy probably won't distract him. As you might
have guessed, he is exceptionally fast, and can be on you in a
heartbeat. This fight can't be won with passiveness. Cast AERO,
and when Riku gets close, use Guard to deflect his blows. This will
stun him for a few seconds, so run up to him and use Ars Arcanum.
This is really all there is to beating him. When he leaps into the
air, you can follow him, and try to get in a few hits with the
Keyblade, or you can simply Glide out of harm's way.
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Keep your party the way it is. The Beast is a lot stronger than
Donald, but he has almost no MP. Head up the left side of the
stairs. At the top, turn to your left and follow this hallway until
you reach the door on your right. This leads to the Library.
The Library is the place where Sora saw Kairi talking to her
grandmother back in Traverse Town. Head forward, and then turn left
to find KHAMA VOL. 8. Place this book on the shelf straight ahead
to open a new passage. To your left is a small shelf (turnstiles)
that you can rotate. Do this as many times as it takes to get the
treasure chest. Open it for an ELIXIR. Head up the large staircase
to the second floor. Head right, and rotate the next turnstile.
Open the chest for MYTHRIL. Head past this shelf to a desk. On the
desk, you will find THEON VOL. 6. Use the Green Trinity Mark to
find AZAL VOL. 3. Use the Save Point if you want, and rotate the
next turnstile for a MEGA-POTION. To the left of the turnstile is a
shelf with MAVA VOL. 6. Remove it, and replace it with THEON VOL.
6. The shelf slides back, revealing a switch. Press it to unlock
the door. Near the Save Point, you can jump onto the tops of the
shelves on the first floor. Glide across to the turnstile and
rotate it for an AP UP. There is also a chest with DISPEL-G. Once
you have collected these items, return to where the Save Point is
(by gliding). Don't fall, because you might be trapped behind some
bookcases you haven't moved yet. Head back to the first floor, and
to the first shelf you saw when you entered the Library. Place AZAL
VOL. 3 in the row of missing books. The shelf slides back,
revealing a new section. Turn right and you will see a row of green
books. Place MAVA VOL. 6, and remove SALEGG VOL. 6. Directly
across from this shelf is another shelf with a row of blue books.
Put SALEGG VOL. 6 where it belongs. Now, go to the foot of the
staircase, and stand with your back facing the staircase. Walk
forward past the turnstile to the shelf directly in front of you.
Get NAHARA VOL. 5. Return to the second floor, and place NAHARA
VOL. 5 in the third case on the left. Another shelf is revealed.
Get MAVA VOL. 3. Take this to the row of green books where you got
SALEGG VOL. 6. Once it's in place, the shelf slides over. Pick up
HAFET VOL. 4 on the desk. Take it to the shelf you uncovered on the
second floor. Place HAFET VOL. 4 to find a secret entrance to the
Lift Stop. Use GRAVIRA to lower the platform with the chest, and
open the chest for TORNADO-G. If you examine the switch and ride
the big platform, you will be able to go to a small area with two
floating chests. However, you won't be able to do this until your
second trip to Hollow Bastion, because the platform's path hasn't
been completely opened yet. Now, you can return to the Library.
Exit through the door that you unlocked with the button.
You are back in the Entrance Hall, on a circular balcony. Head to
your right. You will see statue and two vases. Examine the statue
and then break the vases with the Keyblade. The statue sinks into a
groove, and something falls out of the fountain. Continue moving
right, lighting the candles with FIRA. Next is a statue is with the
head of a bull. Use the Red Trinity Mark to push it off the balcony
and onto the floor below. It will break open, revealing another
strange object. Light the next pair of candles, and continue
heading right. Push the next statue to the left. A chest will
appear. Light the next two candles, and then use THUNDER on the
stone. This will open up the platform hanging in the center of the
room. Light the last two candles. Now, you can collect the objects
that appeared. These are EMBLEM PIECES. Once you have them all,
head through the door at the top of the stairs in the main part of
the Entrance Hall. Examine the next door and each EMBLEM PIECE will
be placed correctly. Watch the cutscene. Riku gets a mysterious
visit. Before you go through the door, turn around and notice the
two columns. The one on the left (or right of you are looking at
them from the Entrance Hall) has an outcropping you can grab onto.
Use this to get to the top of the column, and Glide across to the
other column. Open the chest for a POWER UP. Now, go through the
door to the Lift Stop.
Don't bother with the two pedestals. Just follow the path and enter
the door to the Castle Gates. You will meet Wyverns here. They are
tough flying monsters who like to dive bomb you. Don't attack them
until they get close, or else you might fall, and end up back in the
Base Level. Head up the stairs and turn right. Examine the
second switch, and then the first switch. A platform takes you to
the next area, which is called the Great Crest.
Head up both sets of stairs and examine the switch. You will
teleport to a huge platform. It moves slowly, and it can sometimes
look like you aren't moving at all. About halfway through your
ride, the platform will stop, and Wizards will show up. They are
the most powerful of the Heartless mages. Once you defeat them, a
switch appears. Examine it to continue. Once you get off the
platform, head up the stairs and use the Blue Trinity Mark, then
open the chest along the back wall for a DISPEL-G. Go down the
stairs to the right. Go through the door to get back to the Lift
Stop. Examine the switch here and take the platform. Enter the
next door. Back in Great Crest, head left and open the chest near
the big rock and orange pipe. It contains ORICHALUM. Now, hit the
switch and ride the platform. Fight off the Heartless, and use
GRAVIRA to lower the small platform with the chest. Open the chest
to get a THUNDAGA RING. From the chest, head left and examine the
switch. It lowers a giant step. Go back and enter the door to the
Lift Stop.
Head to the door on the other side of the room. It leads to the
High Tower. Use GRAVIRA to get the chest and receive PUPPIES.
Examine the switch to lower the second step. Jump up the steps and
take out the Wyverns. Then, examine the next switch. It raises the
second step. Turn around, and jump up to the next area. Open the
chest for a MEGALIXIR, and then examine the switch. Jump back down
and enter the Lift Stop. Fight off the Heartless and enter the
Castle Chapel. Watch the cutscene, and then walk forward to
confront Maleficent.
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Boss: Maleficent
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 900
EXP: 6000p
Rewards: Cheer (Donald), Ansem's Report 5
Maleficent calls herself The Mistress of All Evil, which makes her
sound tougher than she actually is. Your first order of business is
to take down the platform she is riding on. To do this, lock onto
the platform, and then either hit it with your Keyblade, or use
GRAVIRA. When it crashes to the ground, cast AERO, and then jump
onto it and start attacking Maleficent. Use Ars Arcanum, followed
by regular slashes. After sustaining a certain amount of damage,
she will turn into a ball of green fire, and float around the room.
Take this time to heal. When she reappears, do what you did before.
Maleficent will repeatedly summon Heartless (usually a pair of
Defenders) into the battle, but you can usually just ignore them
unless you want the extra orbs or magic bubbles. When she says,
"Meteors of heaven, release my fury", get to the safety of the
room's far left and right sides. She will also use some purple
lightning, which forms three rings on the ground. Watch your feet,
and make sure that aren't standing in one of the rings.
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After the fight, Maleficent steps through a portal. Use the Save
Point, and make sure that you have fully stocked item slots for each
character, and that you have your best weapons equipped. Enter the
portal. Riku has another Keyblade!! This one is black, and has
the power to unlock people's hearts. He demonstrates this by
stabbing Maleficent with it. If you have ever seen Sleeping Beauty,
then you know what's coming!!!
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Boss: Black Dragon
Difficulty: Hard
HP: 1200
EXP: 6000p
Rewards: Fireglow
This is one of the game's hardest battles. The first time I tried
it, I was dead in less than three minutes!! Of course, I hadn't
prepared that well. ELIXIRS are great because they can restore HP
and MP, and you lose both pretty quickly here. Forget about Donald
and Goofy. They won't be much help at all, especially if you spend
time worrying about them. Keep AERO cast throughout the entire
fight. GENIE and DUMBO are very effective, because they can cause
damage without being close. You might want to summon TINKERBELL at
some point, because she will keep your HP near maximum. With these
tips in mind, let's get going. The Dragon uses a lot of different
attacks. It usually starts off by stomping the ground, sending
tremors across the floor. Jump and Glide to avoid serious damage.
Sometimes, the Dragon will spin around, sweeping over the room with
its tail. Again, Glide is a lifesaver. Get to one of the platforms
on the outer edge of the arena, and then try to Glide towards the
Dragon's head. It will probably be surrounded by green fire, but
that really doesn't matter. As soon as you reach the head, let
loose with aerial slashes, and hopefully, as you fall, Sora will be
able to complete a combo. If this is successful, return to the
platforms, and do it again. However, if you do like this strategy,
there's another. Stand under the Dragon's neck, and when the head
lowers towards the floor, usually to release the green fire, you can
hack away while sustaining very little damage. Safety is only
temporary, though, because if the Boss pounds its feet, then you
will be trapped by the shockwaves. If you want a really secure
spot, get up on the Dragon's back. Nothing can harm you here, but
if a body spin is used, you will be thrown off. ALWAYS BE SURE TO
RECAST AERO IF IT RUNS OUT!!! I can't stress that enough. This
strategy is really just an amalgamation of various ideas, but I
can't recommend a single method that works 100% of the time. By the
way, when the balls of green fire come toward you, use the Guard
ability to knock them back and earn 119 Tech Points. Plus, it hurts
the Dragon, and every little bit helps, right?
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Afterwards, step back through the portal, and save your game.
Restock your item slots, and then head through the new doorway. Run
straight to the next door, avoiding all of the Heartless along the
way. Fighting them is risky, because if you fall off the sides, you
have to do a lot of backtracking.
In the Grand Hall, you will see the six dormant princesses. Where's
the seventh one? You will find out shortly. Head up the stairs and
watch the cutscene. Riku has been possessed by Ansem, who plans on
reviving Kairi and completing the ritual Maleficent pursued so
fiercely. But, Sora resists, and decides to fight back.
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Boss: Riku II
Difficulty: Hard
HP: 900
EXP: 8500p
Rewards: Ragnarok (Sora)
Sora will have to do this one on his own, because Donald and Goofy
will be blocked off by force fields. This means you can't use
summon spells. The only spell that you should cast is AERO. Rely
on items (ELIXIRS) rather than CURA. Now, how to beat Riku. Well,
first of all, he is fast. You won't get any breaks. Use Guard to
deflect his basic sword slashes and earn 17 Tech Points. This won't
stun him, however. Ars Arcanum is an essential part of your
strategy, but you can't use it foolishly. The only time Riku is
actually vulnerable is when he holds his Keyblade in front of him,
and says something like "Is that the best you can do", or "Show me
what you've got" or "Come on". Your first hit will knock his weapon
back, and then you can continue hitting him for a combo. This is
the best time to unleash Ars Arcanum, as Riku will be able taste
every ounce of it. You won't miss him. After awhile, he will start
glowing. He then tosses projectiles at you. Do your best to repel
them with Guard. He also jumps into the air, and slams his sword
into the ground, causing energy pillars to appear. You can avoid
these pretty easily if you just keep moving, paying attention to
where the pillars are rising from. When about a quarter of his
green health meter is depleted, Riku will glow again, and this time,
he will teleport around the room. Glide during this attack, but
don't expect to come out of it completely unscathed. Afterwards,
the battle will go into overdrive. Guard and Glide when necessary,
and use Ars Arcanum if you get the chance. This is the home
stretch, so keep an eye on your HP. It would be a shame to die now.
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Once you defeat Riku, he vanishes, leaving behind the black
Keyblade. Sora resurrects Kairi by sacrificing himself. Ansem
shows his true form. He starts to approach you, but Riku intercepts
him, telling you to run away because the Heartless are coming.
Donald and Goofy take Kairi and flee. Seconds later, you are given
control of a Shadow.
Exit the Grand Hall. At the Lift Stop, jump down to the floor below
and go through the door to the High Tower. Run straight ahead and
jump off the edge. Your objective is to fall to the very bottom,
back to the Base Level. When you do, touch the switch, and a
platform automatically appears. Now, head to the Entrance Hall.
You have found your friends, but they don't recognize you. After
Donald threatens to attack, run forward and Kairi will bring Sora
back to human form. Many more Heartless have appeared, but the
Beast, who is still searching for Belle, holds them off while you
make your escape. You will automatically be transported back to
Traverse Town.
XXI. Traverse Town, 6th Visit
After the cutscene, return to the First District. You will notice
that all of the Heartless are stronger now. They are worth two or
three times as much EXP, but are much more difficult to defeat. In
the First District, talk to Cid, who tells you about a Navigation
Gummi that he has kept hidden for emergencies. It is in the Secret
Waterway, where you talked Leon earlier. The Secret Waterway can be
entered from the Alleyway, or from Merlin's House. Once inside the
Secret Waterway, talk to Kairi, then go to the mural on the back
wall. Once you have the NAVI-GUMMI, walk back towards Kairi and
watch the cutscene. You will get the OATHKEEPER keychain, which is
perhaps the most well-balanced weapon in your arsenal. It gives
your magic and summon spells extra oomph, and it also raises your
attack power, and increases your chance of dealing critical blows.
Pay a visit to the Godmother and have her turn the FIREGLOW into
MUSHU. Then return to the First District and talk to Cid. He will
install the Gummi for you. Now, you can go back to Hollow Bastion.
Visit all the shops before leaving. In the Accessory Shop, you can
buy the ELEMENT RING (4800 Munny), which reduces all elemental magic
damage by 20%. In the Item Shop, choose the ONYX SHIELD (2800
Munny) over the Adamant Shield (4000 Munny) because you get more for
the price. The WISDOM STAFF and GRAND MALLET are the same price
(4000 Munny), so it really doesn't matter which one you pick. Don't
get both. I suggest the WISDOM STAFF because it will increase
Donald's effectiveness as a magic user.
Note: Remember Goofy's suggestion about revisiting the other worlds?
You should do that now. Go back to Wonderland, Deep Jungle,
Agrabah, Halloween Town, Atlantica, and Neverland to gather all of
the treasures you couldn't get before. In Neverland, disembark at
the Ship's Hold, and then open the door with the Yellow Trinity mark
in front of it. You will enter a room with several chests. One of
them has PUPPIES, and another has AERORA.
XXII. Hollow Bastion, 2nd Visit
On the World Map, take the Warp Hole right next to Traverse Town.
You will have to disembark at the Rising Falls area. You learn that
the Princesses are still inside the castle. The Beast rejoins your
party. Again, you really don't want to use him, unless you think
that Donald's a wimp. Use the Save Point, then jump up the
platforms to the Castle Gates. Head forward to the Entrance Hall.
Fight off the Heartless, and then run up the stairs to the Library.
Climb the stairs and watch the cutscene. Afterwards, talk to Belle
and she will give you the DIVINE ROSE keychain. It is awfully
pretty, but you should hold onto the OATHKEEPER. Remember the
secret area you opened earlier by finding all of the books? You can
go back there now, and get what you couldn't get before. When you
are done, return to the Entrance Hall, and go through the door that
the EMBLEM PIECES fit into.
Welcome back to the Lift Stop. The path is virtually the same as it
was on our first trip through Hollow Bastion. The only difference
is that you will have to fight about twice as many Heartless on your
way to the Chapel, and in the High Tower area, don't examine either
of the switches. Leave the two giant steps the way they are.
Once you reach the Chapel, talk to the Princesses and then save your
game. Head through the door near the Save Point. Kill the
Heartless, and then enter the Grand Hall. Defeat all of the
Heartless in this room. There are lots of them. When you beat the
last batch of Heartless, you should be standing in the area where
you fought Riku. If you look to your left, you will see a platform
that circles around the Grand Hall. Jump and Glide to it. On your
right is a chest with PUPPIES. If you continue left, you will a
chest with the OBLIVION keychain, which is your strongest weapon at
this point in the game. Equip it immediately and then return to the
Chapel. Save your game, and then come back to the Grand Hall.
Approach the large Keyhole and enter the Dark Depths.
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Boss: Behemoth
Difficulty: Very Easy
HP: 1350
EXP: 16,000p
Rewards: Omega Arts
The Behemoth was always one of the most powerful enemies in the
Final Fantasy series. Here, however, it is nothing more than a big
pushover. The Boss's weak point is its horn. Jump onto its back
and lock-on to the horn. Then, start hacking away. If you get
thrown off, climb right back on. The only major attack to watch out
for is the lightning, which can sometimes damage you regardless of
location. The RAGNAROK ability is pretty useful, here, because it
allows you to perform some nice aerial combos.
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After the battle, you will hear Leon's voice. Back in the Grand
Hall, you will find out that he, Yuffie, Cid, and Aerith were all
born and raised in Hollow Bastion. Now that Maleficent is gone,
they have returned. Sora finds out that once Ansem is defeated, the
worlds will become isolated from each other, just as they were
before the Heartless showed up. Once you seal the Keyhole, the
Princesses give you FIRAGA. Go back to the Library and go up to the
second floor. Aerith is standing near a bookcase. Talk to her
multiple times to get CURAGA. Use the Save Point and go back to your
Gummi Ship. A new location has appeared on the World Map. Before
you go there, however, you can fight the optional Bosses, complete
the extra modes in the Coliseum, collect the rest of the Dalmatians,
and get the Hades Cup.
XXIII. End of the World
Use the Save Point, and then walk through the door in front of you.
After the cutscene, you will see a wide area in front of you. There
are a series of platforms and treasure chests. The chests contain
great items. Most of the chests have enemies inside that you will
need to defeat. But, remember, you don't have to open the chests if
you don't want to. Below is the order of the chests, and the
monsters (if any) that you will encounter. Just so you know, the
platforms are shaped like arrows, and they point you in the right
direction.
1st chest: POWER UP Invisible
Note: The Invisible carries a big sword and is super fast. Use Guard
to deflect its blows, and attack it when you can.
2nd Chest: DEFENSE UP Invisible, Darkball
3rd Chest: MEGALIXIR no enemies
4th Chest: Omega Arts Behemoth
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Boss: Behemoth
Difficulty: Very Easy
HP: 1050
EXP: 450p
Rewards: HP orbs, Munny, and an item (usually ORICHALUM or MYTHRIL
SHARD)
This Behemoth is even easier than the one that was in the Dark
Depths. Jump on its back, lock-on to its horn, and start slashing
away. Ragnarok is, again, very helpful.
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5th Chest: ANGEL BANGLE Angel Star
Note: The Angel Star uses powerful magic spells, and tends to attack
from a distance. It uses its wings to block most physical hits.
Ars Arcanum and Ragnarok are good to use against these creatures.
6th Chest: MEGALIXIR no enemies
7th Chest: DEFENSE UP Invisible, Angel Heart
8th Chest: THREE STARS no enemies
9th Chest: POWER UP Invisible x2, Angel Star, Darkball
10th Chest: DARK RING Darkball, Invisible, Shadow
As you go to the very back of the area, a large ball of dark energy
falls from the sky, forcing you to fight another Behemoth. You
should know how to beat this thing by now.
After your victory, you will be in the Giant Crevasse. Gummi blocks
are all over the place. From your starting position, jump all the
way down to the bottom. It is a really long fall. Once you land,
you will see a long white line. Follow this to the other end.
There is a hole with light coming out of it. But, you can't reach
it yet. There is ivy on the wall nearby. Jump to it, and climb up
until you reach the very platform on your left. Jump to it. Now,
you can simply jump and Glide to the Save Point and then fall into
the hole.
You are now in World Terminus. Walk forward and step into the
light. You will be transported to a new area. Walk into the pink
light. This takes you to Traverse Town, 3rd District. Kill the
Heartless (Soldiers and Large Bodies), and then open the chest for a
BRAVE WARRIOR. Exit through the double doors that lead to the First
District. To avoid major repetition, here is a rundown of the pink
lights, where they lead, and what you get for opening the chests.
Wonderland (Rabbit Hole): Green Requiem, Wizard, Yellow Opera, Red
Nocturne
Treasure: IFRIT'S HORN
Olympus Coliseum (Coliseum Gates): Air Soldier, Defender, Wyvern
Treasure: INFERNO BAND (found behind foot of right statue)
Deep Jungle (Bamboo Thicket): Powerwild, Bouncywild
Treasure: WHITE FANG
Agrabah (Plaza, Main Street, Palace Gates): Bandit, Fat Bandit
Treasure: RAY OF LIGHT (go through the first two doors to get to the
Palace Gates area. There are two wooden platforms here. Jump and
grab either one of them, and Sora will swing onto it. Then, by
jumping and grabbing twice more, you can get to the roof of the
building and open the chest).
Atlantica (Calm Depths): Sheltering Zone, Screwdiver, Aqua Tank,
Sea Neon
Treasure: AP UP
Halloween Town (Torture Room): Wight Knight, Search Ghost, Gargoyle
Treasure: HOLY CIRCLET
Neverland (Ship's Hold): Pirate, Barrel Spider
Treasure: RAVEN'S CLAW
Next is a green light rather than a pink light. You will be in 100
Acre Wood. Get the MEGALIXIR in the chest, and then use the Save
Point.
Next is a light that looks like fire. It takes you to Hollow
Bastion. Defeat the Invisibles, and then go through the door on the
left side of the hallway. Open the chest for a MEGALIXIR, and then
examine the console in the middle of the room. More Invisibles
appear. Take them out, and then go back through the portal you
entered from. Jump into the new hole.
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Boss: Chernabog
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 1500
EXP: 15,000p
Rewards: Superglide (Shared ability)
You might remember the Chernabog from Fantasia. This is an easy
fight, mainly because you are flying. You can't use any special
attacks or summon spells, but you don't need them anyway. Cast
AEROGA (or AERORA if you didn't get all of the PUPPIES), and then
get right up in the Boss's face and start hacking away. Try to get
behind the head for the best results. Chernabog breathes fire,
and will also use a big gust of wind to blow you away from him. His
ultimate attack involves an enormous surge of flames, which can be
avoided at low altitudes, or by flying towards the screen. Use
CURAGA to heal yourself if necessary.
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After the battle, equip SUPERGLIDE and descend into the opening that
was guarded by Chernabog. You are now in the Crater. Lower
yourself to the very bottom, and step on the circle of light. Now,
you are in the Volcanic Crater. Walk forward, and step into the
next light circle. Step into the next light circle. Walk down the
hallway to the next circle of light.
Now, you are in Linked Worlds, where you will encounter another
Behemoth. Once you kill it, a piece of the door will fall off.
Large groups of Heartless will appear. Take them out, and the rest
of the pieces will fall off. Enter the door.
This area is known as Final Rest, and that is exactly what it is.
Use the Save Point, and then make sure you are prepared for what's
ahead. You can get back on the Gummi Ship and return to Traverse
Town, buy items, weapons, and accessories, and then do some level
building. This is a great time to get the Hades Cup and the
ULTIMATE WEAPON if you haven't done so already. Check the end of
this guide for more information. When you are around level 70 or so
(this is where I was at, but I don't think you need to be this
strong), return to the End of the World and disembark at the Final
Rest. Walk forward and examine the door. After the short cutscene,
go on through. You will be back on the Destiny Islands, or so it
seems that way. Head to the Secret Place. After the cutscene, go
back to the beach and approach Riku. Ansem will explain how he was
able to manipulate Riku, feeding on his desire to explore other
worlds. And then he will prattle on about how darkness is the
heart's true essence. Once he's finished, he comes after you.
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Boss: Ansem I
Difficulty: Medium
HP: 1500
EXP: 10,000p
Rewards: None
Okay, time to put Ansem in his place. He has a Shadow Guardian to
help him out, which makes the fight more challenging. When the
Guardian throws projectiles at you, deflect them with Guard and earn
99 Tech Points. Follow Ansem around the area, and use Ars Arcanum
when you get close. Strike Raid and Ragnarok are excellent
abilities to have here, as well. Once Ansem takes some damage, he
will call the Guardian to protect him. During this time, he is
invincible, unless you sneak behind him and get in a few good hits.
When Ansem yells "Submit!" the Guardian will vanish, and then
reappear a few moments later, grabbing your arms and legs, and
causing big damage, unless you choose the FREEZE command. During
this phase, a cage will form around Ansem, making him temporarily
invulnerable. I think you can prevent the Guardian from coming
after you, if you nail Ansem right when he says "Submit!". I am not
sure about this, however. Use CURAGA to heal, and AEROGA to improve
your defense.
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After the battle, heal yourself, and fill your item slots with
MEGALIXIRS and ELIXIRS. Then, follow Ansem through the large
opening.
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Boss: Darkside
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 900
EXP: 8000p
Rewards: None
You haven't seen this guy since the beginning of the game. Luckily,
he hasn't changed much. This fight is easy for a reason. Just wait
'til you see what comes after it. Target one of the Boss's hands,
and start slashing. You can switch to the Head once it's lowered,
but it really doesn't matter. Darkside will still ram a fist into
the ground and bring out some Shadows, but you should ignore them
this time. It will also take a huge ball of energy and throw it
into the air, causing smaller orbs to fall from the sky. You can
avoid these by either running, or using Guard. Darkside will also
shoot missiles at you, an attack carried over from previous battles.
Use Guard to deflect the missiles. You won't sustain much damage if
you stay between Darkside's legs, and only come out when you have a
chance to attack.
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Boss: Ansem II
Difficulty: Hard
HP: 1200
EXP: 20,000p
Rewards: None
Sora gets to have a formal showdown with Ansem. Maybe now he can
avenge Riku. The structure of the fight is nearly identical to the
last one, only Ansem is A LOT quicker, and he has added a few new
moves to his arsenal. Again, Ars Arcanum, Strike Raid, and Ragnarok
are wonderful abilities to have. Cast AEROGA, and use ELIXIRS and
MEGALIXIRS to restore HP and MP. The Guardian will swipe at you
with its claws. Use Guard to deflect this and get 199 Tech Points.
When Ansem releases the energy pillars that look like lightning, use
the Dodge Roll or Superglide to avoid damage. The "Submit" phase
lasts longer this time around, so remember to select the FREEZE
command as soon as it becomes available. When Ansem positions
himself in the middle of the arena, he is about to use his trickiest
attack. Pools of energy form on the ground, and Heartless reach up
and grab you. Use Superglide or Dodge Roll to circle Ansem until
this attack is finished. At some point, Ansem and the Guardian will
bond together, and charge around the area. You can Guard this, as
well (for 199 Tech Points) but it may be better to just Superglide
out of the way.
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A cutscene will play, and Ansem introduces you to the World of
Chaos, and tells you about Kingdom Hearts. What follows is a series
of Boss fights, none of them as difficult as that last one you had.
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Boss: Ansem III
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 1500
EXP: None
Rewards: None
Cast AEROGA and then fly right up to Ansem and start wailing your
Keyblade like there's no tomorrow. Ignore the orbs that shoot beams
at you, and kill the bats for HP orbs. When Ansem swings his staff,
you might want to back off until he stops. Same thing goes for when
he moves around from side to side. If you want to recast AEROGA or
use CURAGA, then get as far away as possible, so the spell doesn't
get interrupted by one of Ansem's attacks.
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After the fight, you will be transported to a room full of Shadows.
Kill them all, and then attack the blue thing that appears.
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Now you have to destroy the tentacles that are shooting at you. The
bigger ones should be taken down first, and then the smaller ones.
This shouldn't take more than two minutes, if that. Enter the
portal that appears.
In this room, you will find some Darkballs. They are hard to see,
so use your lock-on. Goofy will rejoin you. Once you defeat them
all, attack the yellow thing that appears.
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Boss: Face
Difficulty: Very Easy
HP: 1200
EXP: 3000p
Rewards: None
The Head will repeatedly cast THUNDER, so just take the damage, and
keep on attacking. If your HP gets too low, fly away, use CURAGA,
and then continue your assault.
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Enter the portal in the mouth. You can destroy the tentacles
outside if you want.
Inside this room, you will find Donald, and a slew of Invisibles.
Use lock-on and slash like crazy. Once they're all defeated, attack
the orange thing that appears.
The belly of the Chaos World has just been unsealed. Go there. You
will see a big, jelly-like structure with a skeleton's face. It is
your mains target. Just hack away until you destroy it. Take out
the tentacles first though, because they will shoot at you.
Now, it is time to settle the score with Ansem, once and for all.
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Boss: Ansem (Final)
Difficulty: Easy
HP: 1500
EXP: 20,000p
Rewards: None
As soon as the fight starts, cast AEROGA and then head in for the
kill. This the game's last battle, so take some pride in it. You
will be bombarded by those orbs that shoot beams, but you should
ignore this and attack Ansem. Lock-on to him and let him have it.
Again, when he swings his staff, and moves from side to side, drop
back, and heal yourself if necessary. Speaking of his staff, there
will be times where he will hold it in the air, and draw energy
towards him. You can't hit him that much while this is going on, so
wait until it's over.
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Congratulations, you have completed Kingdom Hearts. Sit back and
enjoy the ending, and watch all the loose plot threads come
together.
XXIV. 100 Acre Wood
100 Acre Wood can be accessed by examining the OLD BOOK you brought
to Merlin. Inside, you will find a Save Point and a place that can
take you back to the real world. As you collect the TORN PAGES, you
will unlock certain areas of 100 Acre Wood. Complete all of the
areas, and you can seal the Keyhole to this world. You have to do
this to see the game's secret ending.
Empty Meadow
Location: tree stump near Save Point
This should be the first area you visit. It introduces you to
Winnie the Pooh, an absent-minded bear with an insatiable appetite
for honey. Once he leaves, look inside the log he was sitting on
for a MYTHRIL SHARD. Now, go back to the World Map.
Pooh's House
Location: left page
Pooh is in his house, looking desperately for honey. Outside, you
will see Owl, a wise old creature who seems to know just about
everything. Inside, check the cabinet for an ELIXIR. You can open
the window and check the cuckoo clock, as well. If you want, you
can ring the bell by the door, but nothing happens. As you go to
leave, Owl will tell you about the missing PAGES.
Hunny Tree
Location: top of right page, left of exit
At the Hunny Tree, you will find Piglet, who runs off in fright. He
hides in a bush. You have to sneak up on him from behind. When you
talk to him, Pooh shows up, and Piglet gives him a balloon. Pooh is
going to use the balloon to get honey from the tree, and you have to
protect him from the bees. This is one of several mini-games you
will participate in as you explore the 100 Acre Wood.
Pooh's Hunny Hunt
Basically, all you have to do is follow Pooh by jumping up the
tree's branches, locking on to the bees as they appear, and then
swat them when they get close. This isn't difficult, but it can be
frustrating, especially when you fall back to the ground. This is
where the Rush Command comes into play. Using it will make Sora hop
up the branches automatically until he reaches Pooh's current
position. However, this isn't entirely accurate, and the higher you
go, the riskier it gets. Don't use combos against the bees, or else
you will lose your balance and fall to the ground. To complete this
section, you just have to wait until the timer runs out. However,
it is important to get as many licks as possible.
Exit to the World Map. The TORN PAGE will transform into the
NATURESPARK, which gives you BAMBI as a summon spell.
Rabbit's House
Location: northwest corner of left page
As you enter this area, you will see some vegetable patches. Cross
the bridge and check the mailbox to find a letter from Pooh. Go
behind the house to find Pooh and Piglet. Enter the house. Pooh
crawls through the window, and you meet Rabbit, an anxious farmer
who is sick and tired of Pooh eating all of his honey. He has
hidden a jar of it in the rafters of his house. As discourteous as
it may seem, lock-on to the honey and examine it. As expected, Pooh
devours the honey. Leave the house and start back to the World Map.
Rabbit will stop you, and ask for your help. Go back behind the
house and talk to Pooh, who has gotten stuck in the window (why he
couldn't have gone out the front door is beyond me). Anyway, Rabbit
is frantic, and wants you to get some carrots so that he can make
carrot top juice. However, Tigger shows up, and his exuberant
bouncing threatens to destroy the carrots. You have to protect
them.
Block Tigger
Not much to say here. This is a test of reflexes more than anything
else. Use the Rush Command to get to Tigger as quickly as possible.
Tigger has to bounce on a carrot twice in order to bury it.
After saving the carrots, return to the house and talk to Pooh to
push him out. The TORN PAGE becomes a MYTHRIL SHARD.
Hill
Location: Left of Empty Meadow on right page
When you arrive at the Hill, you will see Pooh and Piglet standing
on a bridge. Their friend Eeyore is floating helplessly downstream.
Jump in and rescue him. The poor donkey has lost his tail. Owl
suggests that you could find it easier from a higher spot. Lock-on
to Pooh and lead him to the swing. Don't move too quickly, or else
he will get distracted by the pots of honey. When you get to the
swing, Owl will explain what you're supposed to do.
Pooh's Swing
When Owl spreads his wings, press R1 to send Pooh into the air. To
find Eeyore's tail, you have to land approximately 22 yards away.
Pooh will crash through the wooden structure that is near Rabbit.
Once you find the tail, the TORN PAGE turns into the STOPRA spell.
Bouncing Spot
Location: north of the bridge on right page-northwest of Hill
In this area, you will Tigger and Roo playing on a seesaw. Talk to
them, and then follow them onto the nearby tree stump. Talk to them
a second time. Watch their bouncing pattern, and then repeat it.
You have to do this three times. The 2nd pattern requires a slight
adjustment of the camera, so you don't fall off. For the 3rd path,
you have to jump onto the seesaw and then drop to the stump directly
below. This can be tricky. After you finish all three paths,
Tigger will congratulate you, but Roo has an additional challenge.
Tigger's Giant Pot
The goal here is to hit the nuts back at the pot until you break it.
Equip your longest weapon (usually the PUMPKINHEAD or OBLIVION).
Use jumping slashes and you will hit two or three nuts at once.
Make sure that you don't fall off the stump. When the pot is
destroyed, you will find a chest with an AP UP. Go to where Pooh is
standing and break the log to find MYTHRIL. The nuts that grow in
the trees can be gathered and brought to Owl, who will reward you
with a variety of statistical power-ups (i.e. DEFENSE UP, etc.).
There are also a couple of chests that are scattered throughout this
area. Once you are finished, exit to the World Map, and the TORN
PAGE will turn into MYTHRIL.
Pooh's Muddy Path
Location: southwestern corner of the right page
Jump down to where Pooh is. Lock-on to him and lead him to the
lowered section of the bush. Apparently, he has lost his friends.
You have to help him find them.
Tigger: there is a log that stretches across a gap. Tigger is
bouncing on it.
Rabbit: below the log mentioned above are three holes. Rabbit will
appear in one of these holes.
Piglet: above where found Rabbit, there is a tree with a hole in the
base. Piglet is in this hole. Lead Pooh up to the tree to find
Piglet.
Owl: flying around the tree where Piglet is
Roo: Roo is standing on a tree root near the bush where you led Pooh
earlier. Jump and hit it to knock him down.
Once you have found everybody, watch the cutscene, and then you will
seal the Keyhole. Take the NATURESPARK to the Fairy Godmother and
you will get the LORD FORTUNE for Donald.
XXV. Weapons/Abilities/Items/Accessories/Magic
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Sora's Weapons
Wooden Sword
Location: Destiny Islands (before Heartless attack, and Hollow
Bastion, after Riku steals the Keyblade)
Description: A toy sword made of wood.
Kingdom Key
Location: Destiny Islands after the Heartless attack
Description: The keychain attached draws out the Keyblade's true
form and power.
Jungle King
Location: seal Keyhole in Deep Jungle
Description: Has a long reach, but seldom deals critical blows.
Three Wishes
Location: seal Keyhole in Agrabah
Description: A powerful weapon that is difficult to deflect.
Pumpkinhead
Location: seal Keyhole in Halloween Town
Description: Has a long reach, and the ability to deal a string of
critical blows.
Crabclaw
Location: seal Keyhole in Atlantica
Description: Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon
power. Also deals good physical damage.
Wishing Star
Location: chest in Gepetto's House in Traverse Town after completing
Monstro
Description: Short reach, but always finishes up a combo attack with
a critical blow.
Fairy Harp
Location: seal Keyhole in Neverland
Description: Raises max MP by 1, and enhances summon and magic
power. Sometimes deals powerful critical blows.
Spellbinder
Location: Talk to Merlin after you have all of the level 1 magic
spells (i.e. FIRE, BLIZZARD, THUNDER, AERO, GRAVITY, STOP, and CURE)
Description: Raises max MP by 1, and significantly enhances magic
and summon power.
Metal Chocobo
Location: defeat Cloud in the Hercules Cup
Description: Possesses incredible power and reach, but reduces max
HP by 1. Rarely deals critical blows.
Olympia
Location: complete Hercules Cup
Description: A powerful weapon that is difficult to deflect.
Capable of dealing mighty critical blows.
Oathkeeper
Location: talk to Kairi after finding the hidden Navigation Gummi in
the Secret Waterway in Traverse Town, after your first trip through
Hollow Bastion
Description: Raises max MP by 1, and enhances summon and magic
power. Capable of dealing a string of critical blows.
Divine Rose
Location: Talk to Belle in the Hollow Bastion library during your
first trip.
Description: A powerful weapon that is difficult to deflect.
Capable of dealing a string of critical blows.
Lionheart
Location: defeat Leon in the Hades Cup
Description: Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon
power. Also deals great physical damage
Oblivion
Location: chest in Grand Hall in Hollow Bastion, after you defeat
Riku
Description: Possesses colossal power, but reduces max HP by 1.
Lady Luck
Location: Chest that appears after using White Trinity in Wonderland
Description: Raises max MP by 2, and significantly enhances magic
and summon power. Also inflicts good physical damage.
Ultima Weapon
Location: Synthesize all 24 items in the Synthesis Shop
Description: The ultimate Keyblade. Raises max MP by 2, and
possesses maximum power and attributes.
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Donald's Weapons
Mage's Staff
Location: default weapon
Description: A staff that heightens magic power
Morning Star
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (150 Munny)
Description: A staff that heightens magic power. Can also be used
for physical attacks.
Shooting Star
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (750 Munny)
Description: A staff that heightens magic power. Also fairly good
for physical attacks.
Magus Staff
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (1000 Munny)
Description: A mystical staff brimming with power. Raises max MP by
1.
Wisdom Staff
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (4000 Munny)
Description: A powerful staff that raises max MP by 1. Also fairly
good for physical attacks.
Warhammer
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (250 Munny)
Description: A hammer made for combat. Reduces max MP by 1.
Silver Mallet
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (1000 Munny)
Description: A powerful hammer made for combat.
Grand Mallet
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (4000 Munny)
Description: A tremendously powerful hammer made for combat.
Wizard's Relic
Location: left behind by Wizards in Hollow Bastion (rare)
Description: An enormously powerful staff sometimes left behind by
Wizards.
Lord Fortune
Location: talk to the Fairy Godmother once you have all the summon
spells
Description: A staff strong in both physical and magical power.
Raises max MP by 1.
Violetta
Location: chest that appears after using White Trinity in Olympus
Coliseum
Description: A rod that sometimes inflicts massive damage. Reduces
max MP by 1.
Dream Rod
Location: Obtain every spell and then talk to Merlin.
Description: A mysterious rod holding unknown power. Raises max MP
by 2.
Save the Queen
Location: complete the Hades Cup with Sora
Description: A staff of immense magical and physical power. Raises
max MP by 2.
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Goofy's Weapons
Knight's Shield
Location: Default Weapon
Description: A standard issue knight's shield
Smasher
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (250 Munny)
Description: A small shield made for attack rather than defense.
Gigas Fist
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (1000 Munny)
Description: A small, powerful shield made for attack rather than
defense.
Mythril Shield
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (750 Munny)
Description: A well-balanced shield for attack and defense
Onyx Shield
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (2800 Munny)
Description: A well-balanced and effective shield for attack and
defense.
Stout Shield
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (250 Munny)
Description: A large shield that protects against various attacks.
Golem Shield
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (1000 Munny)
Description: A large shield best suited for defense, but also an
effective weapon.
Adamant Shield
Location: Traverse Town Item Shop (4000 Munny)
Description: A large shield best suited for defense. Also a
powerful assault weapon.
Defender
Location: Dropped by Defenders (rare)
Description: A rugged shield sometimes left behind by Defenders.
Herc's Shield
Location: defeat Hercules in the Hercules Cup
Description: A shield with enormous power sealed within. Made for
attacking.
Genji Shield
Location: defeat Yuffie in Hades Cup
Description: A shield of surpassing offensive and defensive
strength.
Dream Shield
Location: Return all of the Spell Arts (obtained by using three of
each spell successfully against White Mushrooms) to Merlin
Description: A shield to protect loved ones. Raises max MP by 2.
Save the King
Location: Complete the Hades Cup Time Trial
Description: The most powerful shield. Raises max MP by 2.
Other Party Members' Weapons
Tarzan: Spear
Its long reach allows him to attack from a distance.
Aladdin: Sword
Powerful and efficient
Jack Skellington: No Weapon
Ariel: No Weapon
Peter Pan: Dagger
Relatively weak, but easy to handle
Beast: Claws
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Abilities
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Sora's Abilities
Dodge Roll
AP: 1
Location: Given to you by Goofy after defeating the Guard Armor
Description: Dive and roll to evade attack by pressing the Square
Button.
Combo Plus (4)
AP: 1
Location: learned at level 9, 72, 84, 96 (Sword), 42, 75, 84, 96
(Shield), 66, 78, 84, 96 (Staff) (you chose these items at the
beginning of the game)
Description: Extends ground combo attack by one step. Equip more to
extend it further.
Vortex
AP: 1
Location: learned at level 12 (Sword), 45 (Shield), 57 (Staff)
Description: Close the distance to nearby enemies with this powerful
spinning attack.
Sonic Blade
AP: 3
Location: given to you by Cloud after you defeat Cerberus in the
Coliseum preliminaries
Description: Slash an enemy while rushing past. Select follow-up
attack at right time for a combo.
Scan
AP: 1
Location: learned at level 15 (Sword), 12 (Shield), 9 (Staff)
Description: View an enemy's HP gauge during battle
Blitz
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 18 (Sword), 33 (Shield), 63 (Staff)
Description: Strike enemies ahead of you with a powerful finishing
combo.
Berserk
AP: 1
Location: learned at level 21 (Sword), 48 (Shield), 36 (Staff)
Description: Boosts attack power when HP is critically low. Combine
with a weapon skill for more power.
Cheer
AP: 1
Location: Complete the mini-games in 100 Acre Wood within a certain
amount of time.
Pooh's Hunny Hunt: 100 licks or more
Block Tigger: 150 points
Pooh's Swing: 40 yards or more
Tigger's Giant Pot: 30 seconds or less
Pooh's Muddy Path: 5 minutes or less
Description: Increases the summons' HP gauge, giving them more time
and attack per battle. Equip more to boost effect.
Counterattack
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 24 (Sword), 21 (Shield), 18 (Staff)
Description: Strike back after parrying an enemy blow. Successful
counterattacks restore MP.
Air Combo Plus (2)
AP: 1
Location: learned at level 27& 75 (Sword), 57&78 (Shield), 60&75
(Staff)
Description: Extends aerial combo by one step. Equip more to extend
it further.
Aerial Sweep
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 30 (Sword), 60 (Shield), 27 (Staff)
Description: Leap at an airborne enemy and strike a might blow.
Treasure Magnet (2)
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 33&60 (Sword), 27&39 (Shield), 12&30
(Staff)
Description: Attract nearby HP/MP balls, munny, and items. Equip
two to attract from even further away
Strike Raid
AP: 3
Location: Defeat Leon in the Pegasus Cup
Description: Hurl the Keyblade at an enemy. Select follow-up attack
at right time for combo.
Guard
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 36 (Sword), 9 (Shield), 24 (Staff)
Description: Guard against an enemy attack by pressing the Square
Button
Jackpot
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 63 (Sword), 24 (Shield), 54 (Staff)
Description: Receive more munny, HP/MP balls in battle. Equip to
entire party to boost effect.
Ars Arcanum
AP: 4
Location: Defeat Captain Hook in Neverland
Description: A formidable attack. After a combo, select follow-up
attack again for a double combo.
MP Haste
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 45 (Sword), 63 (Shield), 15 (Staff)
Description: Boosts MP recovery rate in battle, allowing more
spellcasting.
Ragnarok
AP: 4
Location: defeat 2nd Riku in Hollow Bastion
Description: After aerial combo, select follow-up attack at right
time to unleash Ragnarok.
Critical Plus (3)
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 48, 78, 90 (Sword), 51, 75, 90 (Shield),
21, 69, 90 (Staff)
Description: Increases odds of dealing critical damage. Equip more
to boost effect.
Second Chance
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 51 (Sword), 18 (Shield), 48 (Staff)
Description: Keep 1 HP even after taking a critical hit
Lucky Strike
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 69 (Sword), 39 (Shield), 15 (Staff)
MP Rage (2)
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 57&66 (Sword), 36&66 (Shield), 33&51
(Staff)
Description: Recover MP whenever you're hit in battle. Heavier
damage restores more MP.
Trinity Limit
AP: 5
Location: complete Hades Cup
Description: Channel the party's remaining MP to crush surrounding
foes. Minimum 3 MP.
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Goofy's Abilities
Rocket
AP: 1
Location: learned at level 9
Description: Leap at an airborne enemy and attack with shield
Jackpot
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 12
Description: Receive more munny, HP/MP balls in battle. Equip to
entire party to boost effect.
Charge
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 15
Description: Charge and knock out an enemy with shield.
Treasure Magnet (2)
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 18&42
Description: Attract nearby MP/HP balls, munny, and items. Equip
two to attract from even further away.
Tornado
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 21
Description: Whirl after an enemy, using shield to attack.
Lucky Strike
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 27
Description: Raises luck so that enemies drop rare items more often.
Equip to entire party to boost effect.
Cheer
AP: 1
Location: defeat Parasite Cage in Monstro's Bowels
Description: Increases the summons' MP gauge, giving them more time
and attacks per battle.
MP Gift
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 30
Description: Give up MP to give 3 MP to a friend. Support skill.
Cost: 1 MP.
Second Wind
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 33
Description: Recover from KO status quickly with HP fully restored
Second Chance
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 36
Description: Keep 1 HP even after taking a critical hit.
MP Rage (2)
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 39&45
Description: Recover MP whenever you're hit in battle. Heavier
damage restores more MP.
MP Haste
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 51
Description: Boosts MP recovery rate in battle, allowing more
spellcasting.
Berserk
AP: 1
Location: learned at level 54
Description: Boosts attack power when HP is critically low. Combine
with a weapon skill for more power.
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Donald's Abilities
Berserk
AP: 1
Location: learned at level 10
Description: Boosts attack power when HP is critically low. Combine
with a weapon skill for more power.
MP Haste
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 15
Description: Boosts MP recovery rate in battle, allowing more
spellcasting.
MP Rage (2)
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 20&40
Description: Recover MP whenever you're hit in battle. Heavier
damage restores more HP.
Second Chance
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 25
Description: Keep 1 HP even after taking a critical hit.
Treasure Magnet (2)
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 30&45
Description: Attract nearby MP/HP balls, munny, and items. Equip
two to attract from even further away.
Second Wind
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 35
Description: Recover from KO status quickly with HP fully restored.
Cheer
AP: 1
Location: defeat Maleficent at Hollow Bastion
Description: Increases the summons' MP gauge, giving them more time
and attacks per battle.
Jackpot
AP: 2
Location: learned at level 50
Description: Receive more munny and HP/MP balls in battle. Equip to
entire party to boost effect.
Lucky Strike
AP: 3
Location: learned at level 55
Description: Raises luck so that enemies drop rare items more often.
Equip to entire party to boost effect.
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Shared Abilities (no AP required)
High Jump
Location: Chest near Gepetto in Monstro's Mouth after you defeat the
first Parasite Cage
Description: Powers up your jump, allowing you to reach higher
places
Mermaid Kick
Location: defeat Ursula in her lair in Atlantica
Description: Swim faster and more powerfully. In Atlantica, press
the Circle Button repeatedly to accelerate.
Glide
Location: Seal the Keyhole in Neverland
Description: While in the air, press the Circle Button to ride the
air currents. Hold down the Circle Button to remain aloft.
Superglide
Location: defeat Chernabog at the End of the World
Description: While in the air, press the Square Button to fly at
high speed. Hold down the Square Button to remain aloft.
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Other Party Members' Abilities
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Tarzan
Raging Boar
AP: 2
Description: Thrash surrounding enemies with spear, blowing them out
of the way.
Asp's Bite
AP: 2
Description: Knock out an enemy with a powerful blow. Special
attack. Cost: 1 MP
Healing Herb
AP: 3
Description: Recharge HP with an energizing herb. Defense Skill.
Cost: 1 MP.
Wind Armor
AP: 3
Description: Protect yourself with a cloak of air. Defense Skill.
Cost: 2 MP.
Second Wind
AP: 3
Description: Recover from KO status quickly with HP fully restored.
Second Chance
AP: 2
Description: Keep 1 HP even after taking a critical hit.
Berserk
AP: 1
Description: Boosts attack power when HP is critically low. Combine
with a weapon skill for more power.
Critical Plus (2)
AP: 3
Description: Increases odds of dealing critical damage.
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Aladdin
Crescent
AP: 2
Description: Jump straight up to attack enemies overhead.
Sandstorm
AP: 2
Description: Strike at enemies while charging through them.
Cheer
AP: 1
Description: Increases the summons' MP gauge, giving them more time
and attacks per battle.
Treasure Magnet (2)
AP: 2
Description: Attract nearby HP/MP balls, munny, and items. Equip
two to attract from even further away.
Lucky Strike
AP: 3
Description: Raises luck so that enemies drop rare items more often.
Equip to entire party to boost effect.
Jackpot
AP: 2
Description: Receive more munny and HP/MP balls in battle. Equip to
entire party to boost effect.
Critical Plus (2)
AP: 3
Description: Increases odds of dealing critical damage. Equip more
to boost effect.
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Jack Skellington
Applause
AP: 1
Description: Upstage foes with this dramatic, long-range sliding
attack.
Blazing Fury
AP: 2
Description: Blast enemies with scorching fire. Special attack.
Cost: Little MP.
Icy Terror
AP: 2
Description: Freeze enemies with a bone-chilling blizzard.
Bolts of Sorrow
AP: 3
Description: Call lightning down to shock enemies. Special attack.
Cost: 1 MP.
Ghostly Scream
AP: 3
Description: Summon dark spheres to crush enemies. Special attack.
Cost: 1 MP.
MP Rage
AP: 2
Description: Recover MP whenever you're hit in battle. Heavier
damage restores more HP.
Jackpot
AP: 2
Description: Receive more munny and HP/MP balls in battle. Equip to
entire party to boost effect.
Cheer
AP: 1
Description: Increases the summons' MP gauge, giving them more time
and attacks per battle.
Treasure Magnet
AP: 2
Description: Attract nearby HP/MP balls, munny, and items. Equip
two to attract from even further away.
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Ariel
Spiral Wave
AP: 1
Description: Charge at a target with a spinning attack.
Thunder Potion
AP: 3
Description: Use potions packed with Thunder power. Special attack.
Cost: 1 MP.
Cure Potion
AP: 3
Description: Use potions packed with Cure effect. Defense skill.
Cost: 1 MP.
Aero Potion
AP: 3
Description: Use potions packed with Aero power. Defense skill.
Cost: 2 MP.
MP Haste
AP: 3
Description: Boosts MP recovery rate in battle, allowing more
spellcasting.
MP Rage (2)
AP: 2
Description: Recover MP whenever you're hit in battle. Heavier
damage restores more HP.
Lucky Strike
AP: 3
Description: Raises luck so that enemies drop rare items more often.
Equip to entire party to boost effect.
Second Wind
AP: 3
Description: Recover from KO status quickly with HP fully restored.
Treasure Magnet
AP: 2
Description: Attract nearby HP/MP balls, munny, and items. Equip
two to attract from even further away.
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Peter Pan
Hummingbird
AP: 2
Description: Dart in to rain countless blows upon the enemy.
Time-Out
AP: 4
Description: Freeze time for enemies, halting their movement.
Storm's Eye
AP: 3
Description: Wrap yourself in a protective whirlwind
Jackpot
AP: 2
Description: Receive more munny and HP/MP balls in battle. Equip to
entire party to boost effect.
Lucky Strike
AP: 3
Description: Raises luck so that enemies drop rare items more often.
Equip to entire party to boost effect.
MP Haste
AP: 3
Description: Boosts MP recovery rate in battle, allowing more
spellcasting.
Critical Plus (3)
AP: 3
Description: Increases odds of dealing critical damage. Equip more
to boost effect.
Treasure Magnet (2)
AP: 2
Description: Attract nearby HP/MP balls, munny, and items. Equip
two to attract from even further away.
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Beast
Ferocious Lunge
AP: 2
Description: Lunge at an enemy from a distance. Special attack.
Cost: 1 MP.
Furious Bellow
AP: 3
Description: Knock out surrounding enemies with a raging bellow.
Berserk
AP: 1
Description: Boosts attack power when HP is critically low. Combine
with a weapon skill for more power.
MP Rage (2)
AP: 2
Description: Recover MP whenever you're hit in battle. Heavier
damage restores more HP.
Second Chance
AP: 2
Description: Keep 1 HP even after taking a critical hit.
Second Wind
AP: 3
Description: Recover from KO status quickly with HP fully restored.
Critical Plus
AP: 3
Description: Increases odds of dealing critical damage. Equip more
to boost effect.
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Items (all items listed are regular items, most of which restore HP
and MP. Also included are a few rare items that have one specific
purpose. Torn Pages, Postcards, and all items needed for item
synthesis are covered in individual sections)
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Potion: restores 30 HP of one character. Can be equipped by party
members. Cost: 25 Munny (Item Shop)
Hi-Potion: restores 60 HP of one character. Can be equipped by
party members. Cost: 60 Munny (Item Shop)
Ether: restores 3 MP of one character. Can be equipped by party
members. Cost: 100 Munny (Item Shop)
Tent: Fully restores the party's HP. Can only be used from the
menu. Cost: 150 Munny (Item Shop)
Camping Set: restores all HP and 3 MP of party. Can only be used
from the menu. Cost: 300 Munny (Item Shop)
Elixir: Fully restores a character's HP and MP. Can be equipped by
party members.
Mega-Ether: Restores 3 MP of each party member. Can be equipped by
party members.
Mega-Potion: Restores 30 HP of each party member. Can be equipped
by party members.
Megalixir: Fully restores party's HP and MP. Can be equipped by
party members.
Cottage: Fully restores the party's HP and MP. Can only be used
from the menu.
Power Up: Raises Strength by 1. Can only be used from the menu.
Defense Up: Raises Defense by 1. Can only be used from the Menu.
AP Up: Raises max AP by 1. Can only be used from the menu.
Hero License: A certificate declaring the bearers "Junior Heroes".
Location: Given to you by Phil after completing the Preliminaries at
Olympus Coliseum.
Fire Arts: Proof that a White Mushroom acknowledged you a master of
fire magic.
Thunder Arts: Proof that a White Mushroom acknowledged you a master
of thunder magic.
Blizzard Arts: Proof that a White Mushroom acknowledged you a master
of blizzard magic.
Cure Arts: Proof that a White Mushroom acknowledged you a master of
cure magic.
Aero Arts: Proof that a White Mushroom acknowledged you a master of
aero magic.
Gravity Arts: Proof that a White Mushroom acknowledged you a master
of gravity magic.
Stop Arts: Proof that a White Mushroom acknowledged you a master of
stop magic.
Pretty Stone: A beautiful stone that glistens in the sun. It has
little value. Won by beating Riku in the race on Destiny Islands.
Shiitake Rank: Proof that you satisfied a Rare Truffle by knocking
it into the air 50 times.
Matsutake Rank: Proof that you satisfied a Rare Truffle by knocking
it into the air 100 times.
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Accessories (locations indicate where you find them for the first
time)
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Protect Chain
Description: Slightly raises Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (150 Munny)
Protera Chain
Description: Raises Defense
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (750 Munny)
Protega Chain
Description: Significantly raises Defense
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (2800 Munny)
Fire Ring
Description: Reduces fire damage by 20% and slightly raises Defense
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (250 Munny)
Fira Ring
Description: Reduces fire damage by 20% and raises Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (1000 Munny)
Firaga Ring
Description: Reduces fire damage by 20% and significantly raises
Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (4000 Munny)
Blizzard Ring
Description: Reduces ice damage by 20% and slightly raises Defense
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (250 Munny)
Blizzara Ring
Description: Reduces ice damage by 20% and raises Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (1000 Munny)
Blizzaga Ring
Description: Reduces ice damage by 20% and significantly raises
Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (4000 Munny)
Thunder Ring
Description: Reduces lightning damage by 20% and slightly raises
Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (250 Munny)
Thundara Ring
Description: Reduces lightning damage by 20% and raises Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (1000 Munny)
Thundaga Ring
Description: Reduces lightning damage by 20% and significantly
raises Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (4000 Munny)
Ability Stud
Description: Slightly raises max AP.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (200 Munny)
Chaos Ring
Description: Reduces dark damage by 20% and slightly raises Defense
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (600 Munny)
Element Ring
Description: Reduces ice, fire, and lightning damage by 20% and
enhances Defense.
Location: Can be bought in Accessory Shop (4800 Munny)
Brave Warrior
Description: Slightly raises max HP and Strength
Location: defeat Guard Armor in Traverse Town
Ifrit's Horn
Description: Reduces fire damage by 20% and raises max AP and
Defense.
Location: defeat the Trickmaster in Wonderland
White Fang
Description: Slightly raises Strength, Defense, and max AP.
Location: Defeat Sabor in the Bamboo Thicket in Deep Jungle
Inferno Band
Description: Reduces fire and dark damage by 20%. Also raises
Defense.
Location: defeat Cerberus in the Coliseum Preliminaries
Ray of Light
Description: Slightly raises max HP and MP. Also enhances magic and
summon power
Location: defeat Pot Centipede in Agrabah
Holy Circlet
Description: Reduces fire, ice, and lightning damage by 20%. Also
raises max AP.
Location: defeat Oogie Boogie in the Torture Room
Raven's Claw
Description: Reduces dark damage by 20%. Also raises Strength and
Defense.
Location: defeat Dark Sora in Neverland
Omega Arts
Description: Raises max HP, Strength, and Defense
Location: defeat Behemoth in the Dark Depths
Ribbon
Description: Reduces all elemental damage by 20%
Location: Gift from Pongo and Perdita after you find 90 Puppies
Power Chain
Description: Slightly raises Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Guard Earring
Description: Raises max AP and Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Energy Bangle
Description: Slightly raises max HP and Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Angel Bangle
Description: Raises max HP and Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Magic Armlet
Description: Slightly raises max MP. Also enhances magic and summon
power.
Location: Synthesis Shop
Golem Chain
Description: Raises Strength and Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Master Earring
Description: Significantly raises max AP and Strength
Location: Synthesis Shop
Three Stars
Description: Reduces fire, ice, and lightning damage by 20%.
Significantly raises Defense.
Location: Synthesis Shop
Gaia Bangle
Description: Significantly raises max HP and Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Rune Armlet
Description: Slightly raises max MP and Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Heartguard
Description: Reduces dark damage by 20%. Raises max HP and Defense.
Location: Synthesis Shop
Titan Chain
Description: Significantly raises Strength and Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Atlas Armlet
Description: Raises max MP and Defense
Location: Synthesis Shop
Crystal Crown
Description: Raises max HP, MP, max AP, Strength, and Defense. Also
enhances summon and magic power.
Location: Synthesis Shop
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Magic
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Fire
Location: given to you by Donald after defeating the Guard Armor
Fira
Location: defeat Genie Jafar in Agrabah
Firaga
Location: seal Keyhole in Hollow Bastion
Blizzard
Location: given to you by the Cheshire Cat after you find the four
pieces of evidence in Wonderland
Blizzara
Location: defeat Jafar for the first time in Agrabah
Blizzaga
Location: defeat the Behemoth in the Hades Cup
Thunder
Location: given to you by Phil after you complete the Coliseum
Preliminaries
Thundara
Location: defeat Giant Ursula in Atlantica
Thundaga
Location: defeat Cerberus in the Hades Cup
Cure
Location: defeat Clayton and the Stealth Sneak in Deep Jungle
Cura
Location: automatically obtained on the Ship's deck in Neverland
Curaga
Location: talk to Aerith in the Hollow Bastion Library
Gravity
Location: complete Phil Cup
Gravira
Location: seal Keyhole in Halloween Town
Graviga
Location: defeat Hades in the Hades Cup
Stop
Location: defeat Parasite Cage in Monstro's Stomach
Stopra
Location: complete the Pooh's Swing mini-game in the 100 Acre Wood
by finding Eeyore's tail. The Torn Page turns into Stopra.
Stopga
Location: defeat the Phantom at the Clock Tower in Neverland
Aero
Location: defeat the Opposite Armor in Traverse Town
Aerora
Location: in a chest behind the Yellow Trinity door in the Ship's
Hold in Neverland
Aeroga
Location: gift from Pongo and Perdita after you find 99 Puppies
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Summon Spells
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Simba
Attack: Proud Roar
Hold down the X Button to charge up his power. When the command
changes to Proud Roar, release the button to unleash the attack.
Hold the button down longer for more power. Cost: 2 MP
Location: Earthshine Gem, which is given to you by Leon after you
talk to him in the Secret Waterway during your second trip to
Traverse Town after you have sealed the Keyhole in Deep Jungle.
Dumbo
Attack: Splash Cost: 3 MP
Ascend with the Circle Button, and descend with the Square Button.
Location: Watergleam Gem, which is found in a chest in Monstro's
Mouth
Bambi
Attack: None
He prances around an area during battle, leaving behind items like
HP/MP balls. The more foes that Sora defeats, the better the items
become. Cost: 1 MP
Location: Naturespark Gem, acquired after completing the Pooh's
Hunny Hunt mini-game in 100 Acre Wood.
Mushu
Attack: Fire Breath Cost: 3 MP
Press X Button to use Fire Breath
Location: Fireglow Gem, acquired after you defeat Dragon Maleficent
Genie
Attack: Showtime Cost: 2 MP
Hits all locked-on targets
Location: seal the Keyhole in Agrabah
Tinkerbell
Attack: None
She flies around Sora, restoring his HP, and preventing him from
being defeated. This only happens once. Cost: 3 MP
Location: seal the Keyhole in Neverland
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Synthesis Shop
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Items that are used for synthesis (the name of the item, and the
enemy that drops it. I may indicate a specific world where that
enemy drops the item the most.) (To make this easier, try to have
at least two characters with Lucky Strike equipped).
Blaze Shard
Red Nocturne (Wonderland: Lotus Forest, Bizarre Room)
White Mushroom (after you use the third Fire spell)
Blaze Gem
Bandit (Agrabah: Plaza, Cave of Wonders) (rare)
Fat Bandit (Agrabah: Desert, Cave of Wonders)
White Mushroom (after third Fire spell) (rare)
Bright Gem
Search Ghost (Traverse Town: 2nd District, Atlantica: Undersea
Gorge/Valley)
White Mushroom (after third Cure spell)
Frost Shard
Blue Rhapsody
White Mushroom (after third Blizzard spell)
Frost Gem
Sea Neon (Atlantica: Undersea Gorge, Triton's Palace)
White Mushroom (after third Blizzard spell)
Bright Crystal
Defender (Traverse Town: Gizmo Shop, 3rd District, Hollow Bastion:
Grand Hall
Bright Shard
Green Requiem (Deep Jungle: Cliff)
Lucid Shard
Shadow (Neverland, Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town)
White Mushroom (after third Gravity spell)
Lucid Gem
Gargoyle, Wight Knight (Halloween Town: Moonlight Hill, Graveyard)
White Mushroom (after third Gravity spell) (rare)
Lucid Crystal
Darkball
White Mushroom (after third Gravity spell)
Mythril
Found in some treasure chests
Angel Star (End of the World) (rare)
Behemoth (End of the World)
Mythril Shard
Found in several treasure chests
Behemoth (End of the World)
Barrel Spider (Monstro, Agrabah: Cave of Wonders)
Pot Spider (Agrabah) (rare)
Gale
Invisible (End of the World)
Angel Star (End of the World)
Orichalum
Found in some treasure chests and is also given as a reward for
certain tasks
Behemoth (End of the World)
Invisible (End of the World)
Mystery Goo
White Mushroom (after third spell) (rare)
Thunder Shard
Yellow Opera
White Mushroom (after third thunder spell)
Thunder Gem
Screwdiver (Atlantica: Triton's Palace, Undersea Gorge)
Aquatank (Atlantica: Calm Depths, Undersea Valley) (rare)
White Mushroom (after third thunder spell)
Power Shard
Powerwild
Bouncywild
White Mushroom (after third Stop spell)
Power Crystal
Wyvern (Hollow Bastion: High Tower, Great Crest, Deep Jungle: Cliff,
Bamboo Thicket)
Power Gem
Battleship
Air Pirate
White Mushroom (after third Stop spell)
Spirit Shard
Large Body (Agrabah: Plaza) (rare)
Soldier (Traverse Town: 2nd District, Agrabah: Plaza)
White Mushroom (after third aero spell)
Spirit Gem
Air Soldier (Agrabah: Plaza, Cave of Wonders)
White Mushroom (after third aero spell)
Shiny Crystal
Wizard (Deep Jungle: Bamboo Thicket, Camp, Hollow Bastion)
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Synthesis List (as it appears in the Synthesis Shop inventory)
Cottage
2 Bright Shards
3 Blaze Shards
Elixir
2 Blaze Shards
2 Frost Shards
2 Thunder Shards
4 Mythril Shards
Energy Bangle
2 Power Shards
2 Frost Shards
Power Chain
2 Spirit Shards
2 Power Shards
Guard Earring
2 Spirit Shards
1 Thunder Shard
Dark Ring
2 Lucid Shards
1 Bright Shard
2 Mythril Shards
Mega-Potion
1 Blaze Gem
1 Frost Gem
1 Thunder Gem
2 Mythril Shards
AP Up
3 Spirit Shards
2 Spirit Gems
3 pieces of Mythril
Angel Bangle
3 Spirit Shards
3 Power Shards
3 Bright Gems
Magic Armlet
3 Blaze Shards
3 Frost Shards
3 Thunder Shards
2 pieces of Mythril
Golem Chain
3 Power Shards
1 Power Gem
1 Lucid Gem
Master Earring
3 Lucid Shards
2 Lucid Gems
2 Spirit Gems
Mega-Ether
3 Blaze Gems
3 Frost Gems
3 Thunder Gems
5 Bright Shards
1 Bright Crystal
Defense Up
5 Lucid Shards
3 Lucid Gems
1 Lucid Crystal
Gaia Bangle
5 Power Shards
3 Power Gems
1 Bright Crystal
Rune Armlet
2 Blaze Gems
2 Frost Gems
2 Thunder Gems
3 pieces of Mythril
Heartguard
3 Spirit Shards
3 Power Shards
1 Power Crystal
Three Stars
3 Blaze Shards
3 Frost Shards
3 Thunder Shards
1 piece of Orichalum
1 Shiny Crystal
Megalixir
5 Bright Shards
3 Bright Gems
1 Bright Crystal
1 Shiny Crystal
2 Gales
Power Up
5 Power Shards
3 Power Gems
1 Power Crystal
1 Mystery Goo
2 Pieces of Orichalum
Titan Chain
5 Spirit Shards
3 Spirit Gems
1 Lucid Crystal
Atlas Armlet
2 Shiny Crystals
1 Mystery Goo
3 pieces of Orichalum
1 Gale
Crystal Crown
3 Lucid Crystals
3 Power Crystals
3 Shiny Crystals
3 Bright Crystals
Ribbon
5 Blaze Gems
5 Frost Gems
5 Thunder Gems
5 Bright Gems
3 Gales
Ultima Weapon
5 Lucid Gems
5 Power Gems
5 Thunder Gems
3 Mystery Goos
3 Gales
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XXVII. Bestiary (all enemies are documented in Jiminy's journal)
(The enemies mentioned here are only Heartless, and not human
characters like Riku or Maleficent)
Shadow
EXP: varies
Heartless that emerge in various places. They sneak up to enemies
and strike them with sharp claws. They are extremely tenacious,
often chasing their prey to the end. They are found in every world.
They don't seem to show up after Hollow Bastion.
Soldier
EXP: 3p (before Hollow Bastion), 90p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that emerge from various places. They are brisk in their
movements, and rush into their opponents. However, they are not
that tenacious. They often appear in numbers, though they lack
teamwork.
Large Body
EXP: 7p (before Hollow Bastion), 240p (after Hollow Bastion)
Big round Heartless. They seem tame and laid-back, but go berserk
when angered. With their brute strength, they can inflict great
damage, so be on your guard. Hit their heads, and get away when
they pat their stomachs. Watch out for their charge attack.
Location: Traverse Town, Wonderland, Monstro, Agrabah, Hollow
Bastion
Red Nocturne
EXP: 1p (before Hollow Bastion), 60p (after Hollow Bastion)
Spellcasting Heartless. While hovering about, they attack by
casting fire. Having low HP, they keep their distance from their
opponents, making them difficult to attack. They absorb fire.
Location: Traverse Town, Wonderland, Monstro, Hollow Bastion
Blue Rhapsody
EXP: 1p (before Hollow Bastion), 60p (after Hollow Bastion)
Spellcasting Heartless. They approach their enemies by bouncing
about and attack with Blizzard. They absorb ice magic.
Location: Traverse Town, Hollow Bastion, Monstro
Yellow Opera
EXP: 3p (before Hollow Bastion), 60p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that cast and absorb lightning magic. They can also hurl
themselves at their enemies.
Location: Traverse Town, Agrabah, Hollow Bastion
Green Requiem
EXP: 4p (before Hollow Bastion), 90p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that cast Cure on themselves and other Heartless. They
hover high in the air, and absorb most magic attacks. Use the
Keyblade to kill them.
Location: Traverse Town, Monstro, Hollow Bastion
Powerwild
EXP: 4p (before Hollow Bastion), 90p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that looks like a monkey. It has great physical strength
and agility, and often use combo attacks. Avoid close range combat
if possible.
Location: Deep Jungle, Monstro
Bouncywild
EXP: 2p (before Hollow Bastion), 60p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that looks like a monkey. They attack from long range,
using a slingshot. They leave banana peels on the ground for you to
slip on. If you do slip, then you lose Munny. They scamper about
during battle, making them difficult to hit.
Location: Deep Jungle, Monstro
Air Soldier
EXP: 5p (before Hollow Bastion), 90p (after Hollow Bastion)
Winged Heartless. They fly over their enemies and dive to strike
them. Their high endurance and quickness make them tough to beat.
Location: Traverse Town, Agrabah, Monstro, Wonderland, Hollow
Bastion
Bandit
EXP: 7p (before Hollow Bastion), 90p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that carries a sword. It can travel under sand. Use
Guard to deflect a majority of its blows.
Location: Agrabah
Fat Bandit
EXP: 20p (before Hollow Bastion), 240p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that resemble Large Bodies. They are well-balanced
offensively and defensively. Besides strong physical attacks, they
use fire, and they block attacks against them. Their movement is
their weakness.
Location: Agrabah
Pot Spiders
EXP: 3p (before Hollow Bastion), 30p (after Hollow Bastion)
Ordinary pots turned into Heartless. They lie in wait as ordinary
pots, then reveal themselves and attack when their enemies draw
near.
Location: Agrabah
Barrel Spider
EXP: 3p (before Hollow Bastion), 30p (after Hollow Bastion)
Gunpowder barrel turned Heartless. They charge into their enemies
and explode. Any physical impact or fire will set them off. A
Barrel Spider detonation can destroy surrounding foes.
Location: Monstro
Search Ghost
EXP: 10p (before Hollow Bastion), 120p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that roam in dark areas and emit light from their eye to
target their enemies. They can warp from one place to the other.
Location: Atlantica, Halloween Town, Monstro, Traverse Town, Hollow
Bastion
Sea Neon
EXP: 8p (before Hollow Bastion), 60p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless resembling a jellyfish. They swim fast, and attack in
numbers. Overall, they are not tough opponents.
Locations: Atlantica
Sheltering Zone
EXP: 20p (before Hollow Bastion), 150p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless resembling a jellyfish. You receive damage just from
colliding with it. They move slowly, but break up into many Sea
Neons if struck. They fling their tentacles to keep their enemies
away.
Location: Atlantica
Screwdiver
EXP: 15p (before Hollow Bastion), 90p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that acts with Aquatank. Unpredictable creatures, dashing
forward one minute, cowardly retreating the next. They are
invigorated by the sparks from Aquatank.
Location: Atlantica
Aquatank
EXP: 30p (before Hollow Bastion), 240p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless resembling a fish that calmly swims the seas. They are
often carrying Screwdivers. Leisurely large creatures that do not
attack unless provoked.
Location: Atlantica
Wight Knight
EXP: 16p (before Hollow Bastion), 90p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that resemble a mummy. Their jerky, dance-like attack
moves are fairly easy to dodge, but cause a lot of damage.
Location: Halloween Town
Gargoyle
EXP: 20p (before Hollow Bastion), 120p (after Hollow Bastion)
Winged Heartless that can move from one place to the other without
notice. Since they are prone to sneak attack, they often get caught
off guard by counter attacks.
Location: Halloween Town
Pirate
EXP: 28p (before Hollow Bastion), 90p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that are quite combative with their swords. They often
just focus on enemies in front, making them vulnerable to attacks
from behind. Again, you can deflect their blows with Guard.
Location: Neverland
Air Pirate
EXP: 40p (before Hollow Bastion), 120p (after Hollow Bastion)
Winged Heartless that are extremely combative and are hardly ever
caught off guard. They attack with martial arts like techniques.
Location: Neverland
Battleship
EXP: 100p (before Hollow Bastion), 240p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that fused with a pirate ship. They attack with homing
missiles and magic projectiles. Attack them at close range.
Location: Neverland
Darkball
EXP: 32p (before Hollow Bastion), 60p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless born purely out of darkness. Their movements are
unpredictable, as they often make sudden moves and attacks.
Location: Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town, Deep Jungle, Agrabah,
Halloween Town, Atlantica, Neverland
Defender
EXP: 120p (before Hollow Bastion), 240p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that carry shields with a face that casts Fire and
Blizzard and bites nearby enemies. Attack them from behind.
Location: Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town
Wyvern
EXP: 65p (before Hollow Bastion), 120p (after Hollow Bastion)
Giant Heartless that attack from the air. They are quite swift for
their size and are hard to attack, especially while they are high in
the air. Counterattacking when they come down would be most
effective.
Location: Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town, Deep Jungle
Wizard
EXP: 90p (before Hollow Bastion), 150p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless that attack with various powerful spells. Eludes enemy
attacks by teleporting, making them tough to beat.
Location: Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town, Wonderland, Deep Jungle,
Monstro
Behemoth
EXP: 16000p (in Dark Depths), 450p (End of the World), 600p (Hades
Cup
Immensely powerful Heartless. With their large frame, they trample
enemies, and repel most attacks. Damaging their weak point make
them lose consciousness. Strike them with potent attacks while they
are down.
Location: Hollow Bastion, End of the World
Invisible
EXP: 120p (after Hollow Bastion)
Heartless wielding a large sword. These winged Heartless can move
freely through the air. Besides their sword, they attack with their
tail and wings. With their high attack power, they often defeat
their foes quickly.
Location: End of the World
Angel Star
EXP: 150p (after Hollow Bastion)
Flying Heartless that cast potent spells. They are born of holy
spells. They attack from long range with magic. They block
physical attacks with their wings, making them difficult to defeat.
Location: End of the World
White Mushroom
EXP: None
Nonattacking, friendly Heartless. They might give you an item if
you help them. Watch their gestures, and cast the corresponding
spell. Though I have already listed these in the Deep Jungle
section, I will repeat them here.
Location: every world except Monstro
Fire-shivers
Blizzard-Mushroom on knees
Thunder-light above Mushroom's head
Cure-Mushroom lying on ground
Gravity-Mushroom is floating in the air
Stop-no movement
Aero-spins around
Black Fungus
EXP: 96p (before and after Hollow Bastion)
Hostile Heartless, unlike White Mushrooms. They attack with poison.
Defeating them may bring good things, but it is not easy. Gravity
kills them instantly.
Location: every world except Monstro
Rare Truffle
EXP: None
Nonattacking Heartless that are rarely found. They like to jump, so
helping them stay in the air may bring good things.
Location: Neverland (most commonly)
Darkside
EXP: 18p (beginning of the game), 60p (Destiny Islands), 8000p (End
of the World)
Enormous Heartless that appeared in Destiny Islands with Shadows.
It led the Shadows in the battle against Sora when he first received
the Keyblade. Although Sora defeated it, the island was swallowed
by the darkness.
Guard Armor
EXP: 110p
Leader of the Heartless in Traverse Town. It falls apart when it
receives damage, but each part attacks individually. Sora meets
Donald and Goofy for the first time just before fighting the
Heartless.
Location: Traverse Town
Opposite Armor
EXP: 390p
Heartless that guards the Keyhole in Traverse Town. It is a
modified form of Guard Armor, but is more powerful.
Location: Traverse Town (near Keyhole)
Trickmaster
EXP: 150p
Heartless that Sora and company encounter while they searched for
Alice. Its herky-jerky attacks and juggling act flustered Sora and
the others.
Location: Wonderland (Bizarre Room)
Stealth Sneak
EXP: 30p (if defeated first), 240p (if defeated second)
Heartless that attuned to the darkness in Clayton's heart. It
somehow manipulated the light to turn invisible and fought alongside
Clayton.
Location: Deep Jungle (Cliff)
Pot Centipede
EXP: 250p
Heartless called by Jafar to stop Aladdin. Its long body is
composed of a number of Pot Spiders linked together. Even if its
body comes apart, it can regenerate itself by gathering other pots
Location: Agrabah (Palace Gates)
Parasite Cage
EXP: 500p (Bowels), 1000p (Stomach)
Heartless that appeared inside Monstro. It's known to swallow its
enemies. Sora and the others rescue Pinocchio, who was trapped
inside it.
Location: Monstro (Bowels and Stomach)
Phantom
EXP: 9999
Ghostlike Heartless that haunted the clock tower standing away form
Neverland. Fluttering its eerie cloak, it cast a spell to take
Sora's heart. Having no physical body, regular attacks were
useless, but in the end Sora and company discovered its weakness and
prevailed.
Location: Neverland (Clock Tower)
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XXVIII. Trinity Marks
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Blue Trinity (17) (defeat the Guard Armor)
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1. 1st District of Traverse Town to the left of the World Exit
2. 1st District of Traverse Town-in front of the small cafe
3. 3rd District of Traverse Town
4. Traverse Town-in Magician's Study
5. Wonderland-in Lotus Forest-first grove on your right (where you
find the Footprints when you are looking for evidence to present
to the Queen)
6. Wonderland-in Lotus Forest-grove on your left-give a Potion to
the yellow flower and get big, and then push the boulder the
Cheshire cat was sitting on into the pond on the left. Two
platforms will rise from the water. Get small again, and use
these new platforms to reach the grove.
7. Olympus Coliseum-Coliseum Gates-at the base of the right statue
8. Olympus Coliseum-Coliseum Gates-at the base of the left statue
9. Deep Jungle-Camp-near exit to Hippos' Lagoon
10. Deep Jungle-Climbing Trees-in front of door that leads to
Tree House
11. Agrabah-Bazaar-on ground
12. Agrabah-Cave of Wonders-Silent Chamber
13. Monstro-Chamber 5
14. Monstro-Mouth-wooden platform that appears after water
lowers
15. Monstro-Throat
16. Hollow Bastion-Waterway-in Dungeon
17. Hollow Bastion-Great Crest-on ground in center of area-a
chest is nearby against the wall
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Red Trinity (6) (seal the Keyhole in Deep Jungle)
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1. Traverse Town, alley behind Item Shop
2. Traverse Town-Alleyway-near bars in water
3. Traverse Town-climb ladder behind Gizmo Shop
4. Agrabah-Cave of Wonders-Treasure Room
5. Halloween Town-Oogie's Manor (this one is temporary, and it won't
be available once you seal the Keyhole in Halloween Town)
6. Hollow Bastion-Entrance Hall-2nd floor-exit through the upper door
in the Library
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Green Trinity (9) (seal the Keyhole in Agrabah)
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1. Traverse Town-Accessory Shop
2. Wonderland-Rabbit Hole-behind Save Point
3. Wonderland-Bizarre Room-in fireplace
4. Deep Jungle-Treetop-blends in with leaves
5. Olympus Coliseum-Coliseum Gates-near tournament listing boards on
the right
6. Deep Jungle-Vines 1-on the ground-blends in with leaves
7. Monstro-Mouth-on top of Gepetto's ship-need Glide to reach it
8. Neverland-Ship Cabin (releases ladder to Captain Hook's room)
9. Hollow Bastion-Library-2nd floor-right of desk
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Yellow Trinity (4) (complete the Hercules Cup)
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1. Traverse Town-Behind Magician's Study-near stack of crates
2. Olympus Coliseum-Lobby-near large stone (reveals Keyhole)
3. Agrabah-Cave of Wonders-Hall-near statue
4. Neverland-Ship's Hold-near door on left side
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White Trinity (10) (defeat Riku I in Hollow Bastion)
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1. Traverse Town-Alleyway-Secret Waterway
2. Wonderland-Lotus Forest-step through the painting in the Bizarre
Room
3. Deep Jungle-Chamber of Hearts (where you sealed the Keyhole)
4. Olympus Coliseum-Coliseum Gates-on the ground in the center of
the area
5. Monstro-Chamber 6-in the lowest section
6. Agrabah-Cave of Wonders-to the left of where you enter
7. Halloween Town-Moonlight Hill
8. Atlantica-Triton's Palace
9. Neverland-Ship's Deck
10. Hollow Bastion-Rising Falls-in pool-this is the same place
where Riku takes the Keyblade and gives you the Toy Sword
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XXIX. Postcards
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1. Use Blue Trinity Mark in 1st District of Traverse Town near the
cafe
2. In blue safe near the door to the 2nd District (you can't get it
until after you have Donald and Goofy in your party)
3. on the roof of the Accessory Shop (wait until you have the High
Jump ability b/c it makes things easier)
4. Hit the fan in the Item Shop
5. Synthesis Shop - examine the poster on the left side of the
fireplace
6. 2nd District - in the chest on the awning of "Boots & Shoes"
7. Gepetto's House - 1st District-check the shelf in the back left
corner
8. 2nd District - Gizmo Shop - step on the three square switches then
check the clock (you must use Thunder on the cord in the 3rd
District before doing this)
9. 2nd District - Gizmo Shop - step on the three square switches then
check the clock (you must use Thunder on the cord in the 3rd
District before doing this)
10. 2nd District - climb the ladder behind the Gizmo Shop -
jump across the rooftops until you find the window entrance to
the 3rd District - the Postcard is hidden in the corner to your
right
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XXX. Dalmatians
1, 2, 3: Traverse Town - small island behind Magician's Study - you
need Glide to reach it
4, 5, 6: Traverse Town - use the Red Trinity Mark in the alley
behind the Item Shop
7, 8, 9: Traverse Town - one of the chests in the Synthesis Shop
10, 11, 12: Traverse Town - Secret Waterway- by the stairs that lead
to the platform that takes you to the Magician's Study
13, 14, 15: Wonderland- Queen's Castle - enter the Bizarre Room
through the Tea Party Garden, head left, and release the lever on
the door to go back to the Queen's Castle. You will be in a higher
section. The puppies are in the nearby chest.
16, 17, 18: Wonderland- Lotus Forest- Go to the back of the Forest
where the three toadstool pedestals are. Jump onto the shortest one
and then hop to the left one. Then, jump to the nearby platform.
The puppies are in the chest directly in front of you.
19, 20, 21: Wonderland-Tea Party Garden-enter the enter through a
door in Lotus Forest. This door is across from the one that leads
to the last piece of evidence you found on your first trip to
Wonderland. You need the Glide ability.
22, 23, 24: Olympus Coliseum - Coliseum Gates - use the Blue Trinity
Mark at the base of the right statue
25, 26, 27: Deep Jungle - Hippos' Lagoon - chest near vine in the
northern tip of the area
28, 29, 30: Deep Jungle - Deep Jungle - Vines 2 - swing through the
vines until you find the chest
31, 32, 33: Deep Jungle - Climbing Trees - use Blue Trinity Mark in
front of the entrance to the Tree House
34, 35, 36: Deep Jungle - Camp - use Blue Trinity Mark near the
entrance to Hippos' Lagoon
37, 38, 39: Agrabah - chest in Aladdin's House
40, 41, 42: Halloween Town - Bridge - chest on one of the platforms
43, 44, 45: Neverland - chest at Clock Tower
46, 47, 48: Agrabah - chest at Palace Gates - need High Jump to
reach
49, 50, 51: Agrabah - Cave of Wonders - Entrance - chest sitting on
top of pedestal - right of Hall entrance - need Glide to reach
52, 53, 54: Agrabah - Cave of Wonders - Treasure Room - chest on top
of gold pile - need Aladdin to call Abu to touch the statues to
reach this chest
55, 56, 57: Monstro - Chamber 3
58, 59, 60: Wonderland - go to Lotus Forest and enter the Bizarre
Room the same way you did to get the Claw Marks on your first trip
through Wonderland. Defeat all of the enemies (if there are any),
and then lock-on to the faucet. Examine it to fill the pot up with
water. This creates an entrance to the Queen's Castle. You will
appear near a chest with the Puppies. You can also get to this area
by using the High Jump.
61, 62, 63: Hollow Bastion - in the Grand Hall - you can get the
chest after you seal the Keyhole. It is on the same big ledge with
the chest that contains the Oblivion Keychain.
64, 65, 66: Halloween Town - Cemetery - this area can be accessed by
examining the door near the elevator platform in Moonlight Hill. On
your first trip through Halloween Town, this door was "shut tight".
67, 68, 69: Halloween Town - Guillotine Square - go through the
small gate past the Lab Entryway, and open the chest under the
stairs
70, 71, 72: Halloween Town - Guillotine Square - to the left of the
Lab Entryway is a big wooden pumpkin. The chest is inside the
pumpkin's mouth. You need Glide to reach it.
73, 74, 75: Monstro - Mouth - in chest on top of debris - need High
Jump to reach - accessible after beating the Parasite Cage for the
first time
76, 77, 78: Monstro - Chamber 3 - chest in platform that can be
reached with barrel
79, 80, 81: Monstro - Chamber 5 - chest sitting on top of a barrel.
82, 83, 84: Neverland - Ship's Hold - once you know how to fly,
ascend to the highest rafter and you will see two chests sitting on
opposite ends of the wooden beam. One of them has the puppies.
85, 86, 87: Neverland - Ship's Hold - Use the Yellow Trinity Mark to
enter a room with several chests - the puppies are inside one of
them
88, 89, 90: Neverland - in Hook's Cabin - open the green chest that
is sitting on the bed - you can get these puppies right after you
beat Dark Sora
91, 92, 93: Hollow Bastion - Rising Falls - jump to the bottom and
open the chest that is sitting on the water
94, 95, 96: Hollow Bastion - Castles Gates - go through the Entrance
Hall and then through the door that you opened with the Emblem
Pieces. In the Lift Stop, head back out to the Castle Gates. Go
right, up the stairs, and Glide across to the platform, and use a
Gravity spell to get the chest
97, 98, 99: Hollow Bastion - High Tower - use a Gravity spell on the
small platform in the air and then open the chest
Rewards
10 Puppies: Curaga - G
20 Puppies: Firaga - G
30 Puppies: Thundara - G
40 Puppies: Mythril Shard
50 Puppies: Mythril, Torn Page
60 Puppies: Megalixir
70 Puppies: Orichalum
80 Puppies: Ultima - G
90 Puppies: Ribbon
99 Puppies: entire Gummi collection, Aeroga
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XXXII. Special Coliseum Modes
After you complete each of the tournaments in the Coliseum, you can
open a series of special modes, and if you finish them, then you
will receive additional prizes.
For the first mode, Sora will go through a tournament by himself.
For the Phil Cup, this is incredibly easy. Just remember to keep an
eye on your HP. The Pegasus Cup has the Boss fight with Leon &
Yuffie, which can be difficult without the extra support. The
Hercules Cup isn't too tough, but the Hades Cup is a nightmare.
Sora should be around level 70 before he tries this. Leon & Cloud
are the biggest challenges, because Donald and Goofy won't be there
to distract one of them. Here is some advice for getting Sora
through the Hades Cup without his teammates:
As I have already said, Sora should be at level 70 or higher.
Have MP Haste equipped
Have Ars Arcanum equipped
Have both MP Rage abilities equipped
Have at least one Critical Plus ability equipped (two if you higher
than level 78)
Solo Mode Rewards
Phil Cup: Mythril Shard
Pegasus Cup: Mythril
Hercules Cup: Orichalum
Hades Cup: Save the Queen
The second mode is the Time Trial. It opens after you beat Solo
Mode. You have to get through each tournament before the time limit
runs out. Again, the Phil Cup is really easy. Leon & Yuffie will
take up much of your time in the Pegasus Cup, as will Cloud in the
Hercules Cup. You can freeze the timer when you fight Hercules by
pausing the game and choosing Restart. The fight will continue, but
the timer will be stopped. The three Cups mentioned above all have
time limits of 3 minutes. The Hades Cup has a time limit of 20
minutes. In order to be successful in this mode, you have to be
powered up enough to defeat almost every non-Boss enemy with one
hit. I did this at level 74, and I used all of my POWER UPS on
Sora. Donald and Goofy will be with you during this mode. My
Strength Stat was 71, and I had the OBLIVION equipped. However, the
ULTIMA WEAPON will most likely make things even easier. Try not to
use any magic except for CURE and AERO spells. Make sure to have
them assigned to a button, so you don't have to cycle through your
whole spell inventory.
Rewards for Time Trial Mode
Phil Cup: AP Up
Pegasus Cup: Defense Up
Hercules Cup: Strength Up
Hades Cup: Save the King
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XXXIII. Hades Cup
49th Seed: Shadow Brothers
Soldier x3
Shadow x7
48th Seed: Wild Dance
Wight Knight x3
Powerwild x4
47th Seed: Terrible Feet
Hammerlegs x1
Pirate x4
Shadow x2
46th Seed: Dirty Claws
Powerwild x1
Pot Spider x8
45th Seed: Mad Truffle
Rare Truffle
44th Seed: Yuffie
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Boss: Yuffie
Difficulty: Easy
HP: not sure
EXP: 600p
Rewards: Genji Shield
Yuffie hasn't changed much since she partnered up with Leon. Again,
your best bet is to try and trap her in one of the arena's corners,
and then pound her mercilessly. Ars Arcanum can be effective in
this situation. Deflect the shurikens she throws at you. This will
stun her temporarily. Sometimes the shurikens come in groups of
three. A couple of times throughout the battle, Yuffie will toss a
big shuriken, which will fly around the area for several moments
before disappearing. Use Guard to protect yourself from it.
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43rd Seed: Outlaws
Bandit x3
Pirate x4
42nd Seed: Dark Garrison
Defender x1
Wight Knight x3
Soldier x2
41st Seed: Bad Union
Bandit x1
Powerwild x2
Large Body x1
Fat Bandit x1
Soldier x1
40th Seed: Behemoth
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Boss: Behemoth
Difficulty: Very Easy
HP: 1350 (I think)
EXP: 600p
Rewards: Blizzaga
The Behemoth was always one of the most powerful enemies in the
Final Fantasy series. Here, however, it is nothing more than a big
pushover. The Boss's weak point is its horn. Jump onto its back
and lock-on to the horn. Then, start hacking away. If you get
thrown off, climb right back on. The only major attack to watch out
for is the lightning, which can sometimes damage you regardless of
location. The RAGNAROK ability is pretty useful, here, because it
allows you to perform some nice aerial combos.
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39th Seed: Red Legion
Search Ghost x1
Red Nocturne x8
38th Seed: Blue Legion
Blue Rhapsody x7
Gargoyle x2
37th Seed: Sorcerous Armor
Guard Armor x1
Blue Rhapsody x2
Red Nocturne x2
36th Seed: Mad Fungus
Black Fungus x1
Green Requiem x4
35th Seed: Spiders & Magic
Red Nocturne x3
Yellow Opera x3
Pot Spider x2
34th Seed: Optical Trick
Stealth Sneak x1
Blue Rhapsody x2
Green Requiem x4
33rd Seed: Magic Force
Wizard x1
Red Nocturne x2
Yellow Opera x4
Blue Rhapsody x2
32nd Seed: Shadow Summoners
Wizard x3
Shadow x6
31st Seed: Mystic Mages
Angel Star x1
Wizard x4
30th Seed: Cerberus
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Boss: Cerberus
Difficulty: Hard
HP: not sure
EXP: 1000p
Rewards: Thundaga
Cerberus is faster than he was before, but his attacks remain the
same. Glide when he spews the black liquid, and use Dodge Roll to
avoid the meteors. Guard won't help you that much in this battle.
Lock-on to one of the outside heads, and then use either Ragnarok
(performing an aerial combo) or Ars Arcanum to deal the most damage.
Again, you can jump onto Cerberus' back when his hind leg is
stretched out. Cast AEROGA to absorb damage, and keep yourself
healthy with CURA or CURAGA, whichever you have.
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29th Seed: Sky Raiders
Air Soldier x4
Air Pirate x3
28th Seed: Spookies
Search Ghost x6
27th Seed: Terrible Fists
Gauntlets x1
Gargoyle x5
26th Seed: Shadow Storm
Shadow x?
25th Seed: Avengers
Bandit x1
Wight Knight x1
Pirate x1
Soldier x1
Powerwild x1
24th Seed: Dark Knights
Opposite Armor x1
Darkball x6
23rd Seed: Black Flap
Gargoyle x2
Air Soldier x3
Air Pirate x2
22nd Seed: Night Soarers
Wyvern x3
Search Ghost x2
Wight Knight x2
21st Seed: Air Corsairs
Battleship x1
Wyvern x2
Darkball x4
20th Seed: Cloud & Leon
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Boss: Cloud & Leon
Difficulty: Hard
HP: not sure
EXP: 1000p (Cloud), 800p (Leon)
Rewards: Lionheart
Wow!! What a tough fight this is!! It took me nearly two hours to
beat these guys down!! Leon is exactly the same as before; except
that he is, of course, much stronger. Take him out first. Have
Donald and Goofy keep Cloud occupied. Use guard to deflect Leon's
blows, and when his weapon transforms, jump or Glide out of harm's
way. Attack him after he performs his rising slash. Ars Arcanum and
Strike Raid are very effective. Always make sure that AEROGA is
cast, and stays that way for the entire fight. Once Leon is gone,
you can focus on Cloud. He does that charge thing again, which will
probably wipe out your teammates. If it does, don't worry about
reviving them. When Cloud jumps up and drives his sword into the
ground, hit him immediately afterwards with a combo or Ars Arcanum.
You can also nail him right after he lands from his invincibility
glide, where he is surrounded by yellow lightning.
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19th Seed: The Large Trio
Large Body x3
Wight Knight x2
18th Seed: Blaze Bandits
Fat Bandit x3
Red Nocturne x4
17th Seed: False Angels
Angel Star x2
Wyvern x2
Large Body x2
16th Seed: Dark Storm
Darkball x?
15th Seed: Air Brigade
Wyvern x1
Air Pirate x1
Air Soldier x1
Gargoyle x1
Search Ghost x1
14th Seed: Violent Bunch
Fat Bandit x2
Invisible x1
Wizard x2
13th Seed: Heavy Warriors
Fat Bandit x2
Defender x1
Large Body x2
12th Seed: Interceptors
Defender x3
11th Seed: Elder Force
Invisible x3
Angel Star x2
10th Seed: Hades
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Boss: Hades
Difficulty: Medium
HP: not sure
EXP: 3000p
Rewards: Graviga, Ansem's Report 8
Ah, the Lord of the Underworld. You'd think he'd be tougher, and
you'd think that he would be the top opponent in his own tournament,
but I digress. Start off by casting AEROGA. Then, lock-on to Hades.
Donald and Goofy are very aggressive in this battle for some reason.
When Hades? hair is blue, he will use about three attacks. He will
point his finger at you and release a puff of flame that can travel
across the area, even tough you can't really see it. Jump to avoid
damage. Next, he will have fire come out of hands, and will circle
the area. Use Glide, or just run away from him. Lastly, he will
throw meteors at you. These can be deflected with Guard. If you hit
a meteor back at Hades, it will stun him temporarily. After you
have damaged him a little, his hair will turn red, and he will say
something like "Let's heat things up". He will stand in the center
of the area and spin around, with long jets of fire streaming from
his arms. It is almost impossible to dodge this, and it removes a
lot of your HP. Glide is ineffective, and so is jumping. The Dodge
Roll is the best course of action, and you will sometimes avoid
damage if you roll towards the invisible barriers around the outer
edge of the arena. But, this doesn't work all of the time. Heal
after it's over, and then start wailing on Hades with Strike Raid
and Ars Arcanum. These are best used after he has been stunned by
one of his meteors.
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9th Seed: Night Rave
Shadow x5
Darkball x3
Invisible x1
8th Seed: The Requiem
Red Nocturne x2
Blue Rhapsody x2
Yellow Opera x2
Wizard x2
Angel Star x1
7th Seed: Invisible Fear
Stealth Sneak x1
Invisible x3
6th Seed: Mad Mushroom
White Mushroom x3
5th Seed: Black Storm
Shadow x?
Darkball x?
4th Seed: Twin Mirage
Stealth Sneak x2
3rd Seed: Shadow Troopers
Wyvern x?
Wizard x?
Defender x?
2nd Seed: Final Battalion
Darkball x?
Angel Star x?
Invisible x?
1st Seed: Rock Titan
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Boss: Rock Titan
Difficulty: Very Easy
HP: not sure
EXP: 4000p
Rewards: None
This huge monster is incredibly easy to defeat. Lock-on to one of
its feet, and keep attacking until it falls down. Then, jump up to
either of its two heads, and unleash your most potent combos,
especially Ars Arcanum. Its stomp is unbelievably powerful, and can
sometimes shave off more than half of your HP. Sora can win this
fight single-handedly, without any help from Donald or Goofy. You
shouldn't even have to use any healing items or magic.
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XXXIV. Mushroom Hunting Tips
White Mushrooms appear in almost every world at some point during
the game. Below are a few of their more common locations.
Wonderland
Sometimes, four Mushrooms will show up in Lotus Forest. This
happens before and after Hollow Bastion. Defeat all of the
Heartless, and then keep entering and exiting the Forest until they
appear. In 1 hour, I found them three times.
Deep Jungle
3 Mushrooms appear in the Camp. This happens more frequently after
Hollow Bastion. Go through the Bamboo Thicket and the Cliff, and
then come back to the Camp. In 1 hour, I found them 6 times.
Agrabah
4 Mushrooms appear in the Treasure Room in the Cave of Wonders. They
are almost always floating, which makes this the ideal place to get
the GRAVITY ARTS. I don't really know the pattern to their
appearances, but I simply went in and out of the Lamp Chamber until
they showed up. In 1 hour, I found them twice. This occurs after
Hollow Bastion.
Halloween Town
6 (or maybe 7) Mushrooms appear in the Graveyard. Just keeping
going to and from the Boneyard or Guillotine Square until they show
up. This is where I got the FIRE, BLIZZARD, THUNDER, STOP, and CURE
ARTS. In 1 hour, I found them 4 times. This occurs before and
after Hollow Bastion.
End of the World
4 (or 5) Mushrooms appear in the Linked Worlds area. They are
almost always there, so this is one of the best places to build up
your collection of spell ARTS. In 1 hour, I found them 8 times.
Black Fungus
The only reason to find the Black Fungi is so that you can stock up
on Mystery Goo, which is a rare item used for synthesis. The best
place to find a Black Fungus is Moonlight Hill in Halloween Town.
In 1 hour, I found them 5 times. This only seems to occur after
Hollow Bastion.
Rare Truffle
Rare Truffles like to jump, and if you can juggle them in the air,
you will be rewarded. You can earn as much as 5050 EXP for doing
this 100 times. They appear most frequently in Neverland, on the
deck of the Pirate Ship, and in End of the World, in the Linked
Worlds area, which is just before Final Rest. To knock them into
the air, you have one of two choices. In Neverland, you can fly
directly under them, hitting them repeatedly with relative ease.
Also, they might get caught in the netting at the sides of the ship.
Secondly, and perhaps more effectively, you can cast AEROGA on
yourself and stand under them. They will be shot back into the air
every time they touch you, as long as you keep replenishing the
spell. You will get a Mystery Goo if you hit them into the air 50
times.
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XXXV. Phantom
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Boss: Phantom
Difficulty: Very Hard
HP: 1200
EXP: 9999p
Rewards: Stopga
Location: after you seal the Keyhole in Hollow Bastion, return to
Neverland, and disembark at the Ship's Cabin. Put Peter Pan in your
party and talk to Tinkerbell. You will be asked if you want to go
to the Clock Tower. Obviously, you want to choose yes.
Suggested Level: 65 or higher
Suggested Abilities
MP Haste
MP Gift (Goofy)
MP Rage (both)
This fight is more about patience than power. Goofy is more helpful
than Donald, who usually casts the wrong spell at the wrong time.
Peter Pan will simply prolong the effects of Doom. What is Doom?
You may remember it from the Final Fantasy games. A timer appears
over the heads of one of your characters, and when it runs out, that
character dies. Here, Doom occurs as the hands move around the
clock. They start at 12, and when they get back to 12, a member of
your party is permanently knocked out. Peter Pan will be the first
victim, Goofy is second, and Sora is last. Since the Phantom has no
physical body, you have to attack it when one of its hearts appears.
They are color coded, with each color representing a different type
of spell or attack.
Red indicates Fire
Blue indicates Blizzard
Yellow indicates Thunder
White indicates a physical attack
The only way to cause damage to the Phantom is by hitting it when
the white heart is showing. It moves constantly, and is able to get
behind you very quickly as it tries to slash you with its claws. It
is extremely unpredictable, and can rarely be avoided. When it gets
near a clock face, it releases a worm-like projectile that homes in
on body heat. To avoid this attack, hover near the adjacent clock
face, and wait until the Phantom moves away. When the clock hands
start moving, cast Stopra. Keep doing this throughout the battle.
You might want to stay near one of the clock faces and let the
Phantom come to you, rather than you going to it.
Your MP will deplete rapidly. With MP Haste and both MP Rage
abilities equipped, it should refill in just a few moments. Your
items slots should be filled with either ELIXIRS or ETHERS, or maybe
a few of both.
Stay locked onto the Phantom at all times. You may have to cast
most of the spells several times, because of the Boss' erratic
movements. This puts the hurt on your MP.
The battle area is completely three-dimensional. This makes things
pretty disorienting at first. You don't have complete freedom,
however, because there are invisible barriers. You can circle the
clock tower to put some distance between you and the Phantom if you
need to heal or just get your bearings together.
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XXXVI. Kurt Zisa
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Boss: Kurt Zisa
Difficulty: Very Hard
HP: 1500
EXP: 15,000p
Rewards: None
Location: after sealing the Keyhole in Hollow Bastion, go to
Aladdin's House in Agrabah and talk to the Magic Carpet. It will
take you to the Boss.
Suggested Level: 65 or higher
Suggested Abilities
MP Rage (both)
MP Haste
Ars Arcanum or Ragnarok
Treasure Magnet
Kurt Zisa was named after the guy who won the Name in-game contest
that was held by Squaresoft prior to the release of 'Kingdom
Hearts'. This battle isn't nearly as difficult as the one you had
with the Phantom, but it is still very challenging. You need a fair
balance of patience and power to prevail.
Kurt Zisa will suspend all of your magic privileges in the first
round. Rely on your items to stay healthy. Be discreet, and don't
use them all at once, or else, you will be in serious trouble later
on.
Kurt Zisa will be holding two orbs in its hands. They are your
targets.
Lock-on to either of them and start attacking. Get in a good combo
and then back off. The reason you want to back off is because Kurt
will spin around, causing massive damage. He will then leap across
the desert. Follow him and repeat the process. Each orb will drop
a large amount of HP balls. That is why it is important to have
Treasure Magnet equipped. After the orbs are destroyed, Kurt Zisa
will fall to the ground. You can now attack him. Lock-on to his
head and use Ars Arcanum or Ragnarok to cause as much damage as
possible. The neck will move very erratically, so the head can be
difficult to hit.
After he recovers, Zisa will surround himself with a shield. It can
only be penetrated by magic. GRAVIGA is the most effective spell.
Zisa rarely stops moving, so expect to use a lot of MP. After the
shield is destroyed, Zisa will collapse again.
When he recovers this time, the orbs will be back in his hands. And
he has a new attack. He will jump into the air, and perform a
variety of fancy spinning moves. They are incredibly dangerous, so
Dodge Roll your heart out!!! Once he lands, continue your assault.
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XXXVII. Ice Titan
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Boss: Ice Titan
Difficulty: Hard
HP: 1600
EXP: 5000p
Rewards: None
Location: Gold Match in Coliseum (available after Hades Cup)
Suggested Level: 60
The Ice Titan is the easiest of the optional bosses.
Here are the two most important pieces of advice for this battle:
You must have the Guard Ability equipped!!!
Never cast AEROGA, b/c it will make the icicles too big to deflect
You will want to stay in the stands throughout the entire fight.
This way, you can easily avoid the Titan's worst attacks to deflect
the icicles it throws at you. They will hit the creature, and
damage it significantly. You will also earn 27 Tech Points per
icicle. When the Boss has been hit with enough icicles, it will
lower its head. Run down and start attacking. It will recover
pretty quickly, so don't hold back.
Frost Breath: the Titan blows cold air freezing you on contact. In
the stands, position yourself in one of the corners, and this attack
will go right by you.
Stomp: when you get close to the Titan, it will try to crush you
with its gigantic foot. Thus, you should only approach it after it
has been knocked unconscious.
Icicle Eruption: Big icicles rise from the ground, and chase you.
Just run away, or jump and Glide to get to safety. With Superglide,
you can fly around until the icicles stop coming.
Ice Meteors: These form above you. Just keep running to avoid them.
Ice Nightmare: This attack causes big damage, and is nearly
inescapable. Your best bet is to memorize what precedes it, and
then Glide to the other side of the arena. If it catches you, be
prepared to cast a CURE spell afterwards.
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XXXVIII. Sephiroth
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Boss: Sephiroth
Difficulty: Incredibly Hard
HP: 1800
EXP: 18,000p
Rewards: None
Location: Platinum Match in Coliseum (available after Hercules Cup)
Suggested Level: 75 or higher
Suggested Abilities
MP Haste
MP Rage (both)
Critical Plus (at least two)
Second Chance
Strike Raid
Sephiroth is, of course, from Final Fantasy VII. He is the game's
hardest Boss. It took me three hours to beat him, and I used a
variety of different strategies, but the one that follows is, in my
opinion, the best. Make sure that you have ALL of the above
abilities equipped, and that ALL of your item slots are filled with
ELIXIRS.
Sephiroth's sword is HUGE, and it has an enormous range. He will
teleport around the arena, mostly in an attempt to get behind you.
Always be on your guard. Speaking of Guard, you shouldn't have it
with you in this battle, because very few of Sephiroth's blows can
be deflected. Huge pillars of fire will form around Sephiroth. This
doesn't make him invulnerable, and you can attack him as soon as
it's over, during it, if you have a lot of HP.
Sin Harvest is Sephiroth's most terrible attack. He will float in
the air and hit you with an ultra-powerful spell that will reduce
your MP to 0, and your HP to 1. If second Chance isn't equipped,
then Sin Harvest will kill you instantly. Use Strike Raid to
interrupt Sin Harvest.
Remember the Omnislash that Cloud used to cream Sephiroth at the end
of Final Fantasy VII? Well, the Great White-Haired One has decided
to add that awesome move to his repertoire. He performs a frenzied
series of sword slashes, but they don't stun you, and you can escape
quite a bit of damage by using Dodge Roll, or casting CURE right in
the middle of the assault. About halfway through the fight,
Sephiroth will surround himself with orbs. He will come after you,
performing sword slashes and transporting. This attack doesn't do
that much damage, but it can incapacitate you long enough for
Sephiroth to get in some good hits.
In the last act, Sephiroth will blend all of his attacks together,
and introduce a new one. Meteors form above his head, and spin
around him, damaging you if they make contact. Then, they turn into
one big meteor, which comes after you. During this phase, he is
invincible.
Basically, as long as you don't rush things, and are well-prepared,
victory will be in your grasp.
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XL. Credits & Thanks
Here's a list of people I would like to thank; without them this FAQ
would not be possible
1) Squaresoft and Disney for making this terrific game.
2) Those who prepared the Instruction Manual for the game, where
most of the stuff in the Basics Section came from.
3) Zack Keller, one of my best friends, who did some of the typing,
and corrected a lot of my mistakes.
4) Maijin Cloud, whose sensational Boss FAQ helped with some of the
Boss strategies
5) TheKamikazeWarrior, whose Ability Guide helped in the preparation
of the Abilities Section
6) WolfKnight, whose phenomenal Item Synthesis FAQ helped in the
organization of that area
7) Mogg 13-42 & AAjlouni, whose meticulously organized charts
assisted in the sidequest information.
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