Dark Form
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| Dark Form | ||
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| Japanese | ダークフォーム | |
| Rōmaji | Dāku Fōmu | |
| Keyblades | Oblivion | |
Dark Form is aFormchange inKingdom Hearts III. It allows the user to harness the power ofdarkness. It is triggered byOblivion.
Design[edit]
- Main article:Form:Sora
Dark Form turns Sora's clothes predominantly black and dark purple (followingOblivion's color palette). His outfit consists of a dark purple jacket, black pants, with dark purple and black shoes. The kanji for "darkness" (闇) is visible on his pants and hood, in a white color.
Dark Form alters Sora's appearance in other worlds:
- In hisToy Box form, his outfit consists of a faded purple jacket with black trousers. Additionally, Sora has black sleeves, white shoulder cuffs, black and purple shoes, while blocks on his outfit are mostly black and purple with a few white blocks mid-thigh.
- In hisMonstropolis form, his jacket takes the appearance of his regular outfit's Dark Form (with the kanji showing on the back of his hood). His fur turns dark purple with white stripes, and his hair turns raven black.
- In hisThe Caribbean form, Sora's bandanna turns white; his cuffs turn grey, and his waistcoat take a faded purple color. His coattail turns black with four, large white kanji for "darkness" at the bottom. His hat also shows a symbol representing the tip ofOblivion's blade.
The name refers to Sora using the power of darkness and the kanji symbolizing darkness on the design.
Mechanics[edit]
InKingdom Hearts III, Dark Form is the first Formchange of the Oblivion Keyblade. With the exceptions of Dark Break in place of Black Hole and the addition of Dark Syphon, Dark Form's mechanics are identical toLight Form. Dark Form's attacks utilize black, indigo, and pale violet particle effects to symbolize the dark element, in addition to summoning diamonds and chains to evoke the Oblivion Keyblade. Filling the situation gauge while in Dark Form allows Sora to Formchange intoDouble Form OBV.
While the Formchange is active in combat, Sora will always useSonic Dodge on the ground, even when no evasive ability such asDodge Roll is equipped. Outside of combat, Sonic Dodge will always replaceDodge Roll as long as Sora has not dismissed his weapon, and can only be used if the latter ability is equipped.
Abilities[edit]
| Abilities | |||||||||
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| Ability | Description | ||||||||
| Quick Slash | Strike a nearby target with a quick upward slash. | ||||||||
| Flash Step | Change a faraway target while blocking. | ||||||||
| Radial Blaster | Launch blade projectiles at nearby enemies. | ||||||||
| Aerial Sweep | Launch a horizontal spinning attack toward a target high above. | ||||||||
| Aerial Dive | Launch a vertical spinning attack toward a target down below. | ||||||||
| Falling Slash | While airborne, slash downward to attack targets on the ground. | ||||||||
| Rising Spiral | While performing a combo, press | ||||||||
| Groundbreaker | While performing a combo, press | ||||||||
| Combo Master | Continue combos even if your swings miss the enemy. | ||||||||
| Dark Syphon | Recover MP when you take dark damage. Stack the ability to increase the effect. | ||||||||
| Hidden Potential | Gain additional Strength and Magic when battling powerful foes. | ||||||||
| Form Actions | |||||||||
| Attack | Attribute | Power Multiplier | Form Value | Reaction Value | Revenge Value | Guard? | Repel LV | Status Effect | |
| Zantetsuken | Hold your Keyblade in reverse grip and launch a charging strike. (Combo finisher) | ||||||||
| Finishing Leap | Plant your Keyblade and create a shockwave to blow away nearby enemies. Your magic stat determines damage. (Combo finisher) | ||||||||
| Dark Break | Plant your Keyblade and release dark energy to attack surrounding enemies. Your magic stat determines damage. (Combo finisher) | ||||||||
| Triple Edge | Issue a flurry of attacks that sends enemies reeling. (Combo finisher: while airborne) | ||||||||
| Spinning Rush | Issue a flurry of attacks that sends enemies hurtling. (Combo finisher: while airborne) | ||||||||
| Spiral Charge | Spin your Keyblade while furiously charging the enemy. (Combo finisher) | ||||||||
| Dark Guard | Press | ||||||||
| Dark Burst | Press | ||||||||
| Sonic Dodge | While grounded, tilt | ||||||||
Strategy[edit]
| Forms |
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| Drive Forms |
| Valor |Wisdom |Limit |Master |Final |Anti |
| Formchanges |
| Second |Guardian |Strike |Element |Blitz |Ultimate |Rage |Light |Dark |Double |
| Sora's other forms |
| Lion |Card |Die |
| Costumes and world changes |
| Sora |Donald Duck |Goofy |Riku |Mickey Mouse |Pete |


