Ars Arcanum
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| Ars Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?, lit. "Last Arcanum") | |||||||
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| A formidable attack. After a combo, select followup attack again for a double combo. [Short-range attack. Cost: 3 MP.] | |||||||
| Attack | Element | Power | Crit Chance | Crit Bonus | Deflect | Recoil | |
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| Arcanum (hit 1-6) | Weapon | Strength | 0% | — | — | — | |
| Arcanum (hit 7) | Weapon | Strength +12[KH I] Strength +10[KH I FM] | 100% | 0 | — | — | |
| Bash (hit 1-4) | Weapon | Strength | 0% | — | — | — | |
| Bash (hit 5) | Weapon | Strength +8[KH I] Strength +6[KH I FM] | 100% | 0 | — | — | |
| Finish[1] | Weapon | Strength +12[KH I] Strength +10[KH I FM] | 100% | 0 | — | — | |
| AP Cost | 4[2] | MP Cost | 3[3] | ||||
| Ars Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?, lit. "Last Arcanum") | ||||
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| Rain a flurry of blows upon the enemy[KH CoM] Rain a flurry of up to thirteen attacks upon the enemy.[KH Re:CoM] | ||||
| Element | Power | Card Combination | Enemy Card Boost | |
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| Neutral | x2.5 per hit 7th hit: x3.0 13th hit: x5.0 | .png) ++ (1~6)Three attack cards | — | |
| Final Arcana (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?, lit. "Last Arcanum") | ||||||
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| Attack | Element | Power | Drive Value | Deflect | Finishing Blow | |
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| Arcana |  Physical | x0.01[KH II] x0.2[KH II FM] | — | — | X | |
| Bash | Neutral | x0.01[KH II] x0.2[KH II FM] | — | — | O | |
| Summon Gauge Cost | 1[KH II] 3[KH II FM] | Limit Gauge | 1.0 seconds | |||
| Last Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?) | ||||||
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A Limit Command that unleashes a powerful combo attack. Press for a consecutive combo. MP Cost: 75 | ||||||
| Attack | Element | Power | Form Value | Deflect | Finishing Blow | |
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| Last Arcanum (hit 1-6) |  Physical | x1.0 | 1 | X | O | |
| Last Arcanum (hit 7) | Physical | x1.5 | 1.5 | X | O | |
| Bash | Physical | x1.5 | 1.5 | X | O | |
| The End | Physical | x2.5 | 2.5 | X | O | |
| AP Cost | — | MP Cost | 75 | |||
| Ars Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?, lit. "Last Arcanum") | |||||||||||
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| Assail enemies with a ferocious string of blows. Press the button at the end to tack on a few extra hits for good measure. | |||||||||||
| LV | CP Required | Attack | No. of Hits | Power | |||||||
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| LV1 | — | Initial | 7 | 1.2(x6) + 1.25 | |||||||
| First input Second input Third input Fourth input Fifth input Sixth input | 1 2 2 2 2 3 | 1.2 1.2 + 1.25 1.5 + 1.5 2.05 + 2.05 1.2 + 1.25 3.0 + 3.0 + 3.1 | |||||||||
| LV2 | 750 | Initial | 7 | 1.2(x6) + 1.3 | |||||||
| First input Second input Third input Fourth input Fifth input Sixth input | 1 2 2 2 2 3 | 1.2 1.2 + 1.3 1.5 + 1.5 2.1 + 2.1 1.2 + 1.3 3.0 + 3.0 + 3.2 | |||||||||
| LV3 | 850 | Initial | 7 | 1.2(x6) + 1.35 | |||||||
| First input Second input Third input Fourth input Fifth input Sixth input | 1 2 2 2 2 3 | 1.2 1.2 + 1.35 1.5 + 1.5 2.15 + 2.15 1.2 + 1.35 3.0 + 3.0 + 3.3 | |||||||||
| LV4 | 950 | Initial | 7 | 1.2(x6) + 1.4 | |||||||
| First input Second input Third input Fourth input Fifth input Sixth input | 1 2 2 2 2 3 | 1.2 1.2 + 1.4 1.5 + 1.5 2.2 + 2.2 1.2 + 1.4 3.0 + 3.0 + 3.4 | |||||||||
| LV5 | 1050 | Initial | 7 | 1.2(x6) + 1.45 | |||||||
| First input Second input Third input Fourth input Fifth input Sixth input | 1 2 2 2 2 3 | 1.2 1.2 + 1.45 1.5 + 1.5 2.25 + 2.25 1.2 + 1.45 3.0 + 3.0 + 3.5 | |||||||||
| LV6 | 1150 | Initial | 7 | 1.2(x6) + 1.5 | |||||||
| First input Second input Third input Fourth input Fifth input Sixth input | 1 2 2 2 2 3 | 1.2 1.2 + 1.5 1.5 + 1.5 2.3 + 2.3 1.2 + 1.5 3.0 + 3.0 + 3.6 | |||||||||
| Element | Status Effect | Reload Speed | Command Gauge | ||||||||
| Physical | — | 25 seconds | +6 | ||||||||
| Buy | Sell | ||||||||||
| Price | Shop LV | Base | LV Bonus | Ability Bonus | |||||||
| — | — | 2000 | 500 | 1000 | |||||||
| Ars Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?, lit. "Last Arcanum") | |||||||
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| Unleash a blinding flurry of attacks. | |||||||
| Attack | Element | Power | Reaction Value | Status | Flinch Resistance | ||
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| Ars Arcanum | Physical | 0.5 | 1 | — | ▲ | ||
| Final hit | Physical | 1.5 | 2 | — | ▲ | ||
| Reload Speed | Dream Eater Bonus | ||||||
| 36 seconds | Strength +4 | ||||||
| Buy | Bargain | Sell | Shop LV | ||||
| — | — | 1200 | — | ||||
| Ars Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?, lit. "Last Arcanum") | ||||
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| Attributes | Target | Gauge Cost | Damage | |
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| Power | Upright | Single | 2 | 7★: x9.73 - 11.35 |
| 7★: Deals 13 hits. Inflicts more damage the higher your HP. | ||||
| Ars Arcanum EX (ラストアルカナム改, Rasuto Arukanamu Kai?, lit. "Last Arcanum Revision") | ||||
| Attributes | Target | Gauge Cost | Damage | |
| Power | Reversed | Single | 4 | 7★: x11.84 - 12.50 SN++: x14.80- 17.62 |
| 7★: Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: ↑ R-STR & P-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the higher the slot number. SN++: 13 hits that ignores target's attributes. 1 turn: P-Medal STR +10000, self [↑ R- & P-STR 15], target [↓ R-DEF 15], SAB +220%. Count +1. Damage+: Higher slot number. Pierces DEF Boost 30%. | ||||
| Speed | Reversed | Single | 4 | 7★: x11.84 - 12.50 |
| 7★: Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: ↑ R-STR & S-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the higher the slot number. | ||||
| Magic | Reversed | Single | 4 | 7★: x11.84 - 12.50 |
| 7★: Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: ↑ R-STR & M-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the higher the slot number. | ||||
| Ars Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?, lit. "Last Arcanum") | ||||||
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Ravage the enemy with a devastating flurry of attacks. Continue pressing when prompted to perform additional attacks. | ||||||
| Attack | Element | Power | Guard? | Status | ||
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| Form Value | Reaction Value | Revenge Value | Repel LV | |||
| Ars Arcanum | Physical | 0.8(x6) + 1.2 | O | — | ||
| 0 | 1(x7) | 0 | — | |||
| Bash | Physical | 0.8 | O | — | ||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | — | |||
| Finish | Physical | 0.1(x6) + 1.5 | O | — | ||
| 0 | 1(x6) + 5 | 0 | — | |||
| Ars Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu?, lit. "Last Arcanum") | |||
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| A powerful physical attack. | |||
| Color | Type | Element | Power |
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| Light Red | Physical | Non-element | 20 - 60 |
| Dark Red | Physical | Non-element | 20 - 70 |
| Light Blue | Physical | Non-element | 15 - 55 |
Ars Arcanum, translated asFinal Arcana inKingdom Hearts II andLast Arcanum inKingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, is a technique introduced inKingdom Hearts. It allows the user to attack enemies with a flurry of powerful attacks, typically thirteen in number.
Mechanics[edit]
InKingdom Hearts, Ars Arcanum is aSpecial Ability that Sora can use while on the ground against a target at close range. It lets Sora unleash a flurry of up to thirteen slashes. Sora is invulnerable during the technique. Selecting theArcanum (アルカナム, Arukanamu?) command from the last command bar executes the initial attack, an additional five attacks can be added by selecting theBash (ブレイク, Bureiku?, lit. "Break") command each time it becomes available, and the final, more powerful finishing strike is executed by selecting theFinish[1] (ジ・エンド, Ji Endo?, lit. "The End") command when it appears. The final hit of "Arcanum", as well as those of "Bash" and "Finish", can landcritical hits. In theKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX release ofKingdom Hearts Final Mix, the initial Arcanum command, the Bash followups, and the finisher are all implemented asReaction Commands, but Bash and Finish do not provide invulnerability. Ars Arcanum costs 4AP to equip and 3MP to use.
InKingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Ars Arcanum is anattack sleight that delivers eight powerful blows, followed by a forward somersaulting slash. InKingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, it follows the original version more closely and is harder to interrupt, and five additional strikes can be added by pressing when prompted, but pressing the button at the wrong time cancels the combo. Due to how fast Sora is pulled to the target when using Ars Arcanum, it can be used with some effectiveness at nearly any range - Sora will almost certainly reach the target within the first few strikes.
InKingdom Hearts II, Final Arcana is alimit that is exclusive to"Master" Genie. The limit begins withArcana, in which Sora and Genie clutch arms and whirl around in large circles. Afterwards,Bash causes Genie to transform into a large head that spins around, while shooting magical bullets.
InKingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Last Arcanum is also anaction ability exclusive toLimit Form. It is alimit that is equipped by default and costs 75 MP to use. It is automatically assigned to in the shortcuts menu. On activation, Sora performs the initial seven-hit combo, and up to five more strikes can be executed through theBashReaction Command. Afterwards, the Reaction Command is replaced withThe End to perform the final attack. Sora is invulnerable during the initial seven-hit combo.
InKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Ars Arcanum is an Ultimateattack command exclusive toVentus that takes up two slots, has a maximum level of 6, has a normal reload time of 25 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 6%. If used in midair, he will return to the ground before performing the combo. This version of Ars Arcanum deals the most hits of all its appearances.
InKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Ars Arcanum is anattack command exclusive to Sora that uses two slots in the Command Deck and has a reload time of 36 seconds. It grants +4 toStrength when attached to aDream Eater recipe. Unlike prior incarnations, this version of the attack no longer requires button prompts for the whole combo, and can also be used in midair. However, it no longer provides any invincibility frames though Sora cannot be interrupted when using the technique.
InKingdom Hearts Union χ, Ars Arcanum is aspecial attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage the higherPlayer'sHP.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
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| Ars Arcanum +2 | 3★ | x1.55 - 2.89 | x1.57 - 2.93 | 9 | |||||
| Ars Arcanum +3 | 4★ | x1.57 - 2.93 | x1.59 - 2.97 | x1.64 - 3.06 | 9 | ||||
| Ars Arcanum +4 | 5★ | x1.59 - 2.97 | x1.64 - 3.06 | x1.68 - 3.14 | x1.73 - 3.23 | 13 | |||
| Ars Arcanum +5 | 6★ | x1.64 - 3.06 | x1.68 - 3.14 | x1.73 - 3.23 | x1.78 - 3.32 | x1.82 - 3.40 | x1.87 - 3.49 | 13 | |
Ars Arcanum EX is a special attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It raises the target's countdown by 1, and inflicts more damage in a higher slot number. Ars Arcanum EX +7 ignores the target's attribute, and has a 30% chance to ignore the target's Defense Boost.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
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| Ars Arcanum EX +5 | 6★ | x3.58 - 4.24 | x3.66 - 4.32 | x3.74 - 4.40 | x3.82 - 4.48 | x3.90 - 4.56 | x3.98 - 4.64 | 13 | |
| Ars Arcanum EX +6 | 7★ | — | — | — | — | — | x11.84 - 12.5 | 13 | |
| Ars Arcanum EX +7 | SN++ | — | — | — | — | — | x14.80 - 17.62 | 13 |
| Special attack | Player Buff | Target Debuff | Duration | |||
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| +5 | +6 | +7 | +5-6 | +7 | ||
| Ars Arcanum EX (Power) |  +3 | +3 +3 |  +10000 +15 +15_KHX.png) +220% | — |  -15 | 1 turn |
| Ars Arcanum EX (Speed) |  +3 | +3 +3 | — | — | — | 1 turn |
| Ars Arcanum EX (Magic) |  +3 | +3 +3 | — | — | — | 1 turn |
InKingdom Hearts III, Ars Arcanum is the third-level Finish command forSecond Form. Similar toKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, this version of Ars Arcanum can be used in the air, but has animations reminiscent of its previous incarnations. Sora begins with the initial seven slashes before theBash command appears allowing for five more hits. Upon pressingFinish, Sora performs a series of weaker hits bringing the enemy slightly higher into the air before following up with a final blow that slams his foe towards the ground. The last hit fromFinish does greater damage when performed in the air due to the resulting shockwave. Sora remains invulnerable during the attack's duration.
InKingdom Hearts Dark Road, Ars Arcanum is a physicalability that deals non-element damage.
InKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, Ars Arcanum is an Ability used by Sora. It is triggered when activating an Ability Crystal against a grounded foe, and consists of Sora performing multiple horizontal slashes before slashing upwards and slamming the Keyblade down on a foe, vanquishing it. During the final battle againstMaster Xehanort, Sora has Ars Arcanum as an Ability that may trigger when activating an Ability Crystal. As inKingdom Hearts III, Sora performs multiple weak hits while rising into the air before finishing with a ground slam.
Learning Ars Arcanum[edit]
Kingdom Hearts[edit]
- Sora learns Ars Arcanum after defeatingCaptain Hook inNeverland.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]
- Sora can learn Ars Arcanum when he reaches level 37[KH CoM].
- Sora can learn Ars Arcanum when he reaches level 42[KH Re:CoM].
Kingdom Hearts II[edit]
- "Master" Genie has Final Arcana as his Limit.
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix[edit]
- "Master" Genie has Final Arcana as his Limit.
- Limit Form has Last Arcanum as a Limit ability.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]
- Ventus can create Ars Arcanum throughCommand Melding.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]
- Sora can obtain Ars Arcanum from a chest at theContorted City.
- Sora or Riku can purchase Ars Arcanum from theLord KyrooAbility Link for 10 LP.
- Sora or Riku can purchase Ars Arcanum from theSkelterwild Ability Link for 400 LP.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]
- Ars Arcanum +2 is the special attack for medals256: KH Cloud and294: KH II Leon B.
- Ars Arcanum +3 is the special attack for medals257: KH Cloud and295: KH II Leon B.
- Ars Arcanum +4 is the special attack for medals258: KH Cloud and296: KH II Leon B.
- Ars Arcanum +5 is the special attack for medals259: KH Cloud and297: KH II Leon B.
- Ars Arcanum EX +5 is the special attack for medals805: Toon Riku,806: Toon Roxas, and807: Toon Xion.
- Ars Arcanum EX +6 is the special attack for medals1363: Toon Riku,1364: Toon Roxas, and1365: Toon Xion.
- Ars Arcanum EX +7 is the special attack for medal1363: SN++ - Toon Riku.
Kingdom Hearts III[edit]
- Second Form has Ars Arcanum as its third-level finisher.
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road[edit]
- TheKey Scene #1 card has Ars Arcanum as its ability.
- TheRiku Replica card has Ars Arcanum as its ability.
- TheKey Art #4 card has Ars Arcanum as its ability.
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]
- Ars Arcanum can be triggered by activating an ability crystal as Team Classic.
Recipes[edit]
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]
Ars Arcanum is an Ultimate-class Attack Command that can be melded through nine different recipes, listed in theGiga Attack Recipe.
Other appearances[edit]
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]
Although Ars Arcanum cannot be performed by any playable character,Xion can perform a modified version of Ars Arcanum in her third form.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[edit]
Ars Arcanum appears inFinal Fantasy Record Keeper as one of Sora's Soul Breaks, learned through theMetal Chocobo (KH) Keyblade. It allows him to deliver eight physical fire, lightning, and ice attacks to an enemy, temporarily raise his Attack a moderate amount and Defense a small amount, and gain Haste and Burst Mode. While in Burst Mode, he gains access to theArcanum andBreak attacks.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[edit]
InFinal Fantasy Brave Exvius, Ars Arcanum is an ability learned by Sora. It costs 72 MP to perform. Ars Arcanum deals physical damage to one enemy two times, with the second hit getting stronger with consecutive use.
Ars Arcanum (KHIII) is Sora (KHIII)'s Limit Burst. It deals physical damage to one enemy, and increases the damage dealt with Speed Slash and Sunray Blast for 4 turns.
Origin[edit]
Ars Arcanum gets its name from the Latinars meaning 'technique', 'skill' or 'art' andarcanum meaning 'secret'. Its Japanese name is "Last Arcanum", meaning "Last Secret".
Notes and references[edit]
See also[edit]
- Kingdom Hearts abilities
- Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories abilities
- Kingdom Hearts II abilities
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days abilities
- Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Attack commands
- Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Attack commands
- Kingdom Hearts χ special attacks
- Kingdom Hearts Union χ special attacks
- Kingdom Hearts III abilities
- Kingdom Hearts Dark Road abilities
- Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory abilities
