Special Attack

Abilities are the special attacks attached to each medal. These abilities are utilized by dragging the medal from the corner into combat. Abilities are either single target or area of effect, referring to the number of enemies struck by the attack, and all abilities have an Ability Gauge cost which must be paid to execute the attack.Some rare medals might have an area of effect ability which is normally single target; these variation abilities will have a higher cost for use.

The number of attacks made by abilities tends to increase as the medal increases in power. For example, Yuna's Ability has one attack at 1★ and 2★, two attacks at 3★, 4★ and 5★, and three attacks at 6★.

Damage for a medal's ability is determined by a multiplier, attached to each medal. This multiplier can be increased by adding an ability dot. Increasing a medal's power can also be achieved by melding Chip medals to increase attack power, through Guilt, and by positioning medals in slots on your Keyblade that have a multiplier. Some abilities have a multiplier range, and increase in power if certain requirements are met. For example, Sonic Rave increases in power if used against an enemy inflicted with the Sleep status, and Zantetsuken increases in power when the player's HP is low.

A

Aeroga

Aeroga is an area of effect ability that deals heavy damage.

Aeroga has a gauge cost of 4.

• Meow Wow

Aero Raid

Aero Raid is a single target ability that reduces enemy defense by one step for the current medal and the next medal.

Aero Raid has a gauge cost of 3.

• Sora Timeless River Ver.
• Donald Timeless River Ver.
• Goofy Timeless River Ver.

Air Flair

Air Flair (Japanese: Air Arts) is a single target ability that deals heavy damage and inflicts a speed defense debuff for 1 turn.

Air Flair has a gauge cost of 2.

• Ventus Illustrated Ver.

Ars Arcanum

Ars Arcanum (Japanese: Last Arcanum) is a single target ability that becomes more powerful the closer the user is to full HP.

Ars Arcanum has a gauge cost of 2.

• KH Cloud
• KH II Leon Ver. B

Ars Solum

Ars Solum (Japanese: Solo Arcanum) is an area of effect ability that deals heavy damage and inflicts a magic defense debuff for 1 turn.

Ars Solum has a gauge cost of 2.

• Terra Illustrated Ver.

Attack Up Double II

Attack Up Double II is a single target ability that raises attack power by two steps for the current medal and the next medal. This is an increase of approximately 50% to damage.

Attack Up Double II has a gauge cost of 2.

• Kairi KH Ver.

Attack Up Double EX

Attack Up Double EX is a single target ability that raises attack power by two steps, and restores a large amount of the user's HP when used.

Attack Up Double EX has a gauge cost of 2.

• Pooh and Piglet

B

Blade of Seven

Blade of Seven (Japanese: Seventh Blade) is an area of effect ability which has no attribute, meaning it will always deal neutral damage to enemies regardless of their attribute.

Blade of Seven has a gauge cost of 3.

• Jack Skellington
• Black Coat King Mickey

Blazing Sword

Blazing Sword (Japanese: Blaze Sword) is an area of effect ability that deals heavy damage.

Blazing Sword has a gauge cost of 3.

• KH II King Mickey
• Cerberus

Blitz Raid

Blitz Raid (Japanese: Rush Raid) is an area of effect attack that becomes more powerful as full turns (rotations between the enemies and you) occur. Note that this was previously thought to be stronger by being placed in later slots on keyblades; that is not the case.

Blitz Raid has a gauge cost of 2.

• Young Hercules
• KH II Cloud

Blizzaga

Blizzaga is an area of effect ability that deals a small amount of damage.

Blizzaga has a gauge cost of 1.

• Selphie
• KH II Leon Ver. A

Blizzard Raid

Blizzard Raid is an area of effect ability that deals a small amount of damage.

Blizzard Raid has a gauge cost of 1.

• Wakka
• KH Riku

Bloom of Thorns

Bloom of Thorns is a single target ability that deals heavy damage.

Bloom of Thorns has a gauge cost of 3.

• Marluxia

Blossom Death

Blossom Death is a random target ability which has no attribute, meaning it will always deal neutral damage to enemies regardless of their attribute.

Blossom Death has a gauge cost of 3.

• Marluxia Boss Ver.

Brave End

Brave End is a single target ability that deals heavy damage.

Brave End has a gauge cost of 4.

• Riku KH3D Ver.

C

Christmas Gift

Christmas Gift is an area of effect ability that restores some of the user's HP when used.

Christmas Gift has a gauge cost of 2.

• Sora Christmas Town Ver.

Classic Bomb

Classic Bomb is an area of effect ability which always deals a set amount of damage to the enemy regardless of their defense power.

Classic Bomb has a gauge cost of 3.

• Timeless River Mickey

Copy

Copy is a single target ability that copies the targeted enemy's buffs onto the user.

Copy has a gauge cost of 2.

• KH CoM Naminé

Crimson Arcanum

Crimson Arcanum is a single target ability that deals more damage as your ability gauge gets closer to full.

Crimson Arcanum has a gauge cost of 3.

• Xemnas

Cross Slash

Cross Slash is a single target ability that reduces the target's defense against Power attacks by 1 step for 1 turn, then deals heavy damage.

Cross Slash has a gauge cost of 3.

• Cloud Illustrated Ver.

Cura

Cura is a single target ability that restores a large amount of the user's HP when used.

Cura has a gauge cost of 2.

• Tinker Bell
• Daisy

Cura & Esuna

Cura & Esuna (Japanese: Cura EX), previously called Cura II, is a single target ability that removes negative status effects and restores a large amount of the user's HP when used.

Cura & Esuna has a gauge cost of 3.

• Snow White

Curaga

Curaga is a single target ability that restores a very large amount of the user's HP when used.

Curaga has a gauge cost of 2.

• Minnie

Cure

Cure is a single target ability that restores some of the user's HP when used.

Cure has a gauge cost of 2.

• Jiminy Cricket

Cyclone Sword

Cyclone Sword is an area of effect ability that inflicts 3 defense debuffs in exchange for heavy damage.

Cyclone Sword has a gauge cost of 2.

• KH CoM Black Coat Riku

D

Dark Aura

Dark Aura is an area of effect ability that raises the user's attack power and defense by 1 step. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage.

Dark Aura has a gauge cost of 3.

• Roxas & Axel & Xion

Dark Blizzaga

Dark Blizzaga is a single target ability that deals additional damage to enemies that are paralyzed.

Dark Blizzaga has a gauge cost of 2.

• Old Hag

Dark Blizzard Raid

Dark Blizzard Raid is an area of effect ability that deals a small amount of damage.

Blizzard Raid has a gauge cost of 1.

• Timeless River Pete

Dark Break

Dark Break is an area of effect ability that deals heavy damage.

Dark Break has a gauge cost of 4.

• Saix

Dark End

Dark End is an area of effect ability that deals more damage the more times you have used a special ability previously.

Dark End has a gauge cost of 2.

• Sephiroth

Dark Fire Dash

Dark Fire Dash is an area of effect ability that reduces the user's HP to deal damage.

Dark Fire Dash has a gauge cost of 2.

• Pain & Panic
• Card Soldiers

Dark Ice Dash

Dark Ice Dash is an area of effect ability that deals a small amount of damage.

Dark Ice Dash has a gauge cost of 1.

• The Queen

Defense Boost M

Defense Boost M (Japanese: M Protect Up) is a single target ability that raises the user's defense against Magic attacks by 1 step.

Defense Boost M has a gauge cost of 2.

• Bambi

Defense Boost P

Defense Boost P (Japanese: P Protect Up) is a single target ability that raises the user's defense against Power attacks by 1 tier.

Defense Boost P has a gauge cost of 2.

• Dr. Jumba Jookiba

Defense Boost S

Defense Boost S (Japanese: S Protect Up) is a single target ability that raises the user's defense against Speed attacks by 1 tier.

Defense Boost S has a gauge cost of 2.

• Dumbo

Drop of Water

Drop of Water is a single target ability that becomes more powerful the closer the user is to full HP.

Drop of Water has a gauge cost of 1.

• Demyx

E

Esuna

Esuna is a single target ability that removes negative status effects from the user when used.

Esuna has a gauge cost of 2.

• Abu
• Pluto

Event Horizon

Event Horizon is a single target ability that deals heavy damage.

Event Horizon has a gauge cost of 3.

• Roxas SP Ver.

F

Final Break

Final Break is a single target ability that inflicts 3 defense debuffs in exchange for heavy damage.

Final Break has a gauge cost of 1.

• Xion SP Ver.

Firaga

Firaga is an area of effect ability that deals heavy damage.

Firaga has a gauge cost of 3.

• Auron
• Yuna

Fire Dash

Fire Dash is an area of effect ability that deals heavy damage.

Fire Dash has a gauge cost of 3.

• Rikku
• KH II Sora Ver. A

Fire Raid

Fire Raid is an area of effect ability that deals heavy damage.

Fire Raid has a gauge cost of 3.

• Paine
• Mushu

Firm Friendship

Firm Friendship is an area of effect ability that restores some of the user's HP and raises attack power by one tier for 1 turn. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage to all subsequent medals.

Firm Friendship has a gauge cost of 2.

• Illustrated Sora & Pals (JP Ver.)

Flame Blade

Flame Blade (Japanese: Flame Rave) is a single target ability that deals heavy damage.

Flame Rave has a gauge cost of 3.

• KH II Riku
• Xaldin

Flame Break

Flame Break is a single target ability that deals heavy damage.

Flame Break has a gauge cost of 3.

• Hercules

Flame Tornado

Flame Tornado is a single target ability that reduces the user's HP to deal damage.

Flame Tornado has a gauge cost of 2.

• Axel

Flare

Flare is an area of effect ability that reduces the user's HP to deal damage.

Flare has a gauge cost of 1.

• Final Form Sora

Frost Blade

Frost Blade (Japanese: Freeze Rave) is a single target ability that deals a small amount of damage.

Frost Blade has a gauge cost of 1.

• KH II Sora Ver. B

Frost Break

Frost Break (Japanese: Freeze Break) is a single target ability that deals a small amount of damage.

Frost Break has a gauge cost of 1.

• Goofy Ver. B

G

Glacial Sword

Glacial Sword (Japanese: Glacier Sword) is an area of effect ability that deals a small amount of damage.

Glacial Sword has a gauge cost of 1.

• Donald Ver. B

H

Heaven's Sword

Heaven's Sword (Japanese: Revenge Sword) is an area of effect ability that deals moderate damage.

Heaven's Sword has a gauge cost of 2.

• Wisdom Form Sora
• Larxene

I

Ice Dash

Ice Dash is an area of effect ability that deals a small amount of damage.

Ice Dash has a gauge cost of 1.

• Tidus
• Mulan

Icicle Spear

Icicle Spear is an area of effect ability that deals additional damage to enemies that are paralyzed.

Icicle Spear has a gauge cost of 3.

• Genie
• KH Yuffie
• Vexen

Ignite Raid

Ignite Raid is an area of effect ability that becomes more powerful the closer the user is to full HP.

Ignite Raid has a gauge cost of 1.

• Axel SP Ver.

Inferno

(Japanese: Infernal Flame) is an area of effect ability that deals medium damage.

Inferno has a gauge cost of 2.

• Hades

M

M Attack Up II

M Attack Up II is a single target ability that raises damage from the user's Magic attacks by two steps. This is an increase of approximately 50% to damage.

M Attack Up has a gauge cost of 3.

• Cogsworth

Magic Pulse

Magic Pulse is a single target ability that deals heavy damage and inflicts a magic defense debuff for 1 turn.

Magic Pulse has a gauge cost of 3.

• Aqua Illustrated Ver.

N

Noble White

Noble White is an area of effect ability that restores some of the user's HP when used.

Christmas Gift has a gauge cost of 2.

• Beast WD Ver.

P

P Protect Down

P Protect Down is an area of effect ability that reduces all target's defense against Power attacks by 1 step.

P Protect Down has a gauge cost of 2.

• Lumiere

PSM Attack Up

PSM Attack Up is an area of effect ability that raises the user's Power, Speed and Magic attacks by one step for 1 turn. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage.

PSM Attack Up has a gauge cost of 3.

• Minnie VD Ver.
• Mickey & Minnie VD Ver.

Protect Down

Protect Down is a single target ability that reduces the target's defense by 1 step.

Protect Down has a gauge cost of 2.

• Megara

Proud End

Proud End is an area of effect ability that reduces the target's defense against Power attacks by 2 steps.

Proud End has a gauge cost of 2.

• Sora Illustrated Ver.

R

Raging Barrage

Raging Barrage is a single target ability that deals additional damage to enemies that are paralyzed.

Raging Barrage has a gauge cost of 4.

• Luxord

Ragnarok

Ragnarok is an area of effect attack which has no attribute, meaning it will always deal neutral damage to enemies regardless of their attribute.

Ragnarok has a gauge cost of 2.

• Xigbar

Rapid Braver

Rapid Braver is a single target ability that inflicts 3 defense debuffs in exchange for heavy damage.

Rapid Braver has a gauge cost of 3.

• Roxas

Rapid Storm

Rapid Storm is an area of effect ability that reduces the enemy's defense by 1 step.

Rapid Storm has a gauge cost of 2.

• Sora & Donald & Goofy

Reset

Reset is a single target ability that removes all buffs from the target.

Reset has a gauge cost of 2.

• Alice

Reset also is available as an area of effect ability that removes all buffs from all targets.

AOE Reset has a gauge cost of 3.

• Belle

S

S Protect Down

S Protect Down is a single target ability that reduces the target's defense against Speed attacks by 1 step.

S Protect Down has a gauge cost of 1.

• Cinderella

Shadow Dash

Shadow Dash is a single target ability which has no attribute, meaning it will always deal neutral damage to enemies regardless of their attribute.

Shadow Dash has a gauge cost of 1.

• Shadow

Shining Star

Shining Star is a single target ability that becomes more powerful the closer the user is to full HP.

Shining Star has a gauge cost of 2.

• Illustrated Sora & Pals (NA Ver.)

Slide Dash

Slide Dash is an area of effect ability that deals medium damage.

Slide Dash has a gauge cost of 1.

• Musketeer Mickey
• Musketeer Donald
• Musketeer Goofy

Sonic Arcanum

Sonic Arcanum is a single target ability that deals heavy damage. It has a unique animation.

Sonic Arcanum has a gauge cost of 4.

• Sora KH3D Ver.
• Queen of Hearts

Sonic Blitz

Sonic Blitz (Japanese: Sonic Break) is a single target ability that deals more damage the more times you have used a special ability previously.

Sonic Blitz has a gauge cost of 1.

• Master Form Sora
• Stitch

Sonic Blade

Sonic Blade (Japanese: Sonic Rave) is a single target ability that deals additional damage to enemies that are asleep.

Sonic Blade has a gauge cost of 3.

• Peter Pan
• Tifa

Spark Blade

Spark Blade (Japanese: Spark Blade) is a single target ability that deals moderate damage.

Spark Blade has a gauge cost of 2.

• Limit Form Sora
• Zexion

Spark Blast

Spark Blast is a single target ability that deals light damage.

Spark Blast has a gauge cost of 1.

• Cid Illustrated Ver.
• Yuffie Illustrated Ver.
• Aerith Illustrated Ver.

Spark Break

Spark Break is a single target ability that deals moderate damage.

Spark Break has a gauge cost of 2.

• KH II Black Coat Riku
• Lexaeus

Spark Dash

Spark Dash is an area of effect ability that deals moderate damage.

Spark Dash has a gauge cost of 2.

• Flowbermeow
• KH Sora Ver. A
• KH Sora Ver. B

Strength Bonus

Strength Bonus (Japanese: Attack Up Double) is a single target ability that raises attack power by one tier for the current medal and the next medal. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage.

Strength Bonus has a gauge cost of 2.

• Hayner
• Pence
• Olette

Strength Bonus PSM

Strength Bonus PSM (Japanese: PSM Attack Up Double) is a single target ability that raises the user's Power, Speed and Magic attacks by one step for the current medal and the next medal. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage.

Strength Bonus PSM has a gauge cost of 2.

• Seven Dwarfs

Strength Boost

Strength Boost (Japanese: Attack Up) is a single target ability that raises attack power by one tier for 1 turn. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage to all subsequent medals.

Strength Boost has a gauge cost of 2.

• KH II Aerith
• DiZ
• Vivi

Strength Boost M

Strength Boost M (Japanese: M Attack Up) is a single target ability that raises damage from the user's Magic attacks by one step. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage.

Strength Boost M has a gauge cost of 2.

• KH Aerith

Strength Boost P

Strength Boost P (Japanese: P Attack Up) is a single target ability that raises damage from the user's Power attacks by one step. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage.

Strength Boost P has a gauge cost of 2.

• Phil

Strength Boost S

Strength Boost S (Japanese: S Attack Up) is a single target ability that raises damage from the user's Speed attacks by one step. This is an increase of approximately 25% to damage.

Strength Boost S has a gauge cost of 2.

• White Rabbit

Strength Boost S II

Strength Boost S II (Japanese: S Attack Up II) is a single target ability that raises damage from the user's Speed attacks by two steps. This is an increase of approximately 50% to damage.

Strength Boost S II has a gauge cost of 3.

• KH II Kairi

Strike Raid

Strike Raid is an area of effect ability that deals additional damage to enemies that are poisoned.

Strike Raid has a gauge cost of 3.

• Valor Form Sora
• Simba

T

Thundaga

Thundaga is an area of effect ability that deals moderate damage.

Thundaga has a gauge cost of 2.

• Donald Ver. A
• Magician Donald

Thunder Raid

Thunder Raid is an area of effect ability that deals moderate damage.

Thunder Raid has a gauge cost of 2.

• Goofy A
• Captain Goofy

Tornado

Tornado is an area of effect attack which reduces the enemy's defense against all attributes by 1 step for the duration of the attack.

Tornado has a gauge cost of 4.

• Goofy Halloween Town Ver.
• Sora Halloween Town Ver.
• Donald Halloween Town Ver.

W

Wind Blade

Wind Blade (Japanese: Wind Rave) is a single target ability which always deals a fixed amount of damage to the enemy regardless of their defense power.

Wind Blade has a gauge cost of 2.

• KH II Yuffie

Wind Break

Wind Break is a single target ability which always deals a fixed amount of damage to the enemy regardless of their defense power.

Wind Break has a gauge cost of 2.

• Beast

Z

Zantetsuken

Zantetsuken is an area of effect attack which deals more damage when your HP is low.

Zantetsuken has a gauge cost of 2.

• Zack
• Aladdin