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The {{nihongo|'''Hot Rod'''|ホットロッド|Hotto Roddo}} is an Emblem [[Heartless]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. Hot Rods are Heartless resembling cartoonish cars that appeared in the [[Timeless River]].
The {{nihongo|'''Hot Rod'''|ホットロッド|Hotto Roddo}} is an Emblem [[Heartless]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. Hot Rods are Heartless resembling cartoonish cars that appeared in the [[Timeless River]].
Hot Rods attack with their tires until a good fraction of their HP is depleted.  Afterwards, they go berserk and attempt to repeatedly and rapidly mow down [[Sora]] (while paying little attention to [[Donald Duck]] and [[Goofy]]).  A Hot Rod is invincible to all physical attacks while charging, except for a few seconds after every third charge.  However, it is vulnerable to magic, especially [[Thunder]] and [[Reflect]] magic.


==Design==
==Design==
A Hot Rod is meant to resemble a cartoonish version of real-world cars. Its body is primarily blue, and its roof is sky blue with a bent, navy blue antenna on its top. Its four black tires are set rather close together and have grey hubcaps, and its fenders are silver. The silver grill of the car acts as the Heartless's sharp-toothed mouth. It also has two headlights with yellow tips that act as its "eyes", though it has actual, glowing yellow eyes set in its black windshield. Its Heartless emblem is actually its hood ornament. Like all Heartless, it takes on a monochromatic coloration in the [[Timeless River]].  
Hot Rods resembles a cartoonish version of real-world cars. Its body is primarily blue, and its roof is sky blue with a bent, navy blue antenna on its top. Its four black tires are set rather close together and have grey hubcaps, and its fenders are silver. The silver grill of the car acts as the Heartless's sharp-toothed mouth. It also has two headlights with yellow tips that act as its "eyes", though it has actual, glowing yellow eyes set in its black windshield. Its Heartless emblem is actually its hood ornament. Like all Heartless, it takes on a monochromatic coloration in the [[Timeless River]].


In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the Hot Rod's body, roof, and antenna are all black, its fender, underside, and headlights are white, and its tires are dark grey with white hubcaps. This makes it strongly resemble its form in the Timeless River, the only difference being that its Heartless emblem is still in color.
In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the Hot Rod's body, roof, and antenna are all black, its fender, underside, and headlights are white, and its tires are dark grey with white hubcaps. This makes it strongly resemble its form in the Timeless River, the only difference being that its Heartless emblem is still in color.


A "hot rod" is a car modified to run faster, particularly pre-1960s models. This references the Heartless's resemblance to a car, its tendency to damage opponents by driving at high speeds, as well as the early 1900s theme of the Timeless River, the only world it normally appears in.
A "hot rod" is a car modified to run faster, particularly pre-1960s models. This references the Hot Rod's resemblance to a car, its tendency to damage opponents by driving at high speeds, as well as the early 1900s theme of the Timeless River, the only world it normally appears in.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
Hot Rods are very fast and powerful Heartless. When half of its HP bar is depleted, a purple aura will appear around it, and it will honk its horn twice in a fit of rage. When this happens, watch out! It will rev up and rush towards you, and if you're in the way, it will send you flying. It does this rush attack thrice, and pauses for a while before it begins rushing towards you once again.
;Attacks
 
In all cases, when it attacks you, immediately [[Guard]]. When the Hot Rod rushes at you, a well-timed Guard or [[High Jump]] can save you from being sent flying. When it pauses, it is open for an attack, so finish it off.
 
Alternatively, if you're the type to use magic, use [[Reflect|Reflega]], and make sure that the edges of that spell hit the Heartless - but, time it well.
 
===Attacks===
*'''Bite''': Mouth-grill bites forward
*'''Bite''': Mouth-grill bites forward
*'''One-Two Punch''': Two quick punches
*'''One-Two Punch''': Two quick punches
*'''Flip Dash''': 3 quick charges while taking no weapon damage during attack
*'''Flip Dash''': Three quick charges while taking no weapon damage during attack
 
Hot Rods attack with their tires until a good fraction of their HP is depleted. Afterwards, they go berserk and attempt to repeatedly and rapidly mow down [[Sora]] (paying little attention to [[Donald Duck]] and [[Goofy]]). Hot Rods are invincible to all physical attacks while charging, except for a few seconds after every third charge. In all cases, immediately [[Guard]] when it attacks. However, it is vulnerable to magic, especially [[Thunder]] and [[Reflect]] magic. A well-timed [[Reflect|Reflega]] can also be useful.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Hot Rod TR KHII.png|A Hot Rod as it appears in Timeless River
File:Hot Rod TR KHII.png|A Hot Rod as it appears in Timeless River
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Revision as of 10:58, 22 February 2015

Template:Enemy The Hot Rod (ホットロッド Hotto Roddo?) is an Emblem Heartless that is found in Kingdom Hearts II. Hot Rods are Heartless resembling cartoonish cars that appeared in the Timeless River.

Design

Hot Rods resembles a cartoonish version of real-world cars. Its body is primarily blue, and its roof is sky blue with a bent, navy blue antenna on its top. Its four black tires are set rather close together and have grey hubcaps, and its fenders are silver. The silver grill of the car acts as the Heartless's sharp-toothed mouth. It also has two headlights with yellow tips that act as its "eyes", though it has actual, glowing yellow eyes set in its black windshield. Its Heartless emblem is actually its hood ornament. Like all Heartless, it takes on a monochromatic coloration in the Timeless River.

In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the Hot Rod's body, roof, and antenna are all black, its fender, underside, and headlights are white, and its tires are dark grey with white hubcaps. This makes it strongly resemble its form in the Timeless River, the only difference being that its Heartless emblem is still in color.

A "hot rod" is a car modified to run faster, particularly pre-1960s models. This references the Hot Rod's resemblance to a car, its tendency to damage opponents by driving at high speeds, as well as the early 1900s theme of the Timeless River, the only world it normally appears in.

Strategy

Attacks
  • Bite: Mouth-grill bites forward
  • One-Two Punch: Two quick punches
  • Flip Dash: Three quick charges while taking no weapon damage during attack

Hot Rods attack with their tires until a good fraction of their HP is depleted. Afterwards, they go berserk and attempt to repeatedly and rapidly mow down Sora (paying little attention to Donald Duck and Goofy). Hot Rods are invincible to all physical attacks while charging, except for a few seconds after every third charge. In all cases, immediately Guard when it attacks. However, it is vulnerable to magic, especially Thunder and Reflect magic. A well-timed Reflega can also be useful.

Gallery