Editing Aero (element)

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{{nihongo|'''Aero'''|エアロ|Earo}}, often referred to as '''Wind''', is an element that appears in  ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''. The Aero element is associated with the [[Gust]] material and the [[Air-toss]] status effect. It is the opposite of {{c|Thunder|element}}.

While other games in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series include wind-type abilities and attacks, such as [[Aero]] magic and [[Tornado]], the damage they inflict is non-elemental.

==Attacks and abilities==
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the player character can use attacks that use the Aero element, most prominently [[Aero]] magic. In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', other Aero-element attacks are also available to the player, such as [[Tornado]], [[Aero Raid]], and [[Cyclone]], and the power of Aero attacks and resistance to Aero damage can be raised through equipping [[Stat Chip]]s. Some enemies in ''Re:coded'' can use attacks that inflict Aero damage.

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In other games in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, party members and enemies may use attacks and abilities that use wind, including Aero magic and Tornado; however, they do not inflict Aero damage. Some party members can use Aero spells, either fully original moves or variations of Aero magic. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', it is only available to enemies, particularly [[Xaldin]].

===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
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|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aero
|Magic panel
|Magic that shoots a swift gust of wind at a foe. Air-tossed enemies take triple damage.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aerora
|Magic panel
|Magic that sends a gust of wind to stalk your foes. Air-tossed enemies take triple damage.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aeroga
|Magic panel
|Magic that generates a huge whirlwind. Air-tossed enemies take triple damage.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
![[Dragoon Storm]]
|Limit Break
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===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
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|- bgcolor="cyan"
|style="text-align:center" width="20%"|'''Ability'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Type'''
|style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aero Edge
|Attack Command
|Wrap your Keyblade in wind, then bash foes with a powerful jumping attack.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Wind Dash
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in wind, then hit faraway enemies with a sliding attack.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aero Blast
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in wind, then punish surrounding foes with a spinning attack.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aero Buster
|Attack Command
|Wrap your Keyblade in wind, then lay into enemies with a powerful charging attack.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aero Slam
|Attack Command
|Wrap your Keyblade in wind, then smack foes over the head.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Wind Dive
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in wind, then dive at enemies with the Keyblade.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aero Raid
|Attack Command
|Wrap your Keyblade in wind, then hurl it toward enemies.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Wind Sweep
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in wind, then crack down on surrounding foes with a jumping spin attack.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Wind Storm
|Attack Command
|Wrap yourself in wind, then deal multiple hits with a somersault attack.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero
|Magic Command
|Shoot a gust of wind that lifts enemies into the air.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aerora
|Magic Command
|Shoot a gust of wind that lifts enemies into the air.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aeroga
|Magic Command
|Shoot a gust of wind that lifts enemies into the air.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Tornado Tracer
|Magic Command
|Shoot a gust of wind that homes in on enemies and keeps them airborne.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Wind Tracer
|Magic Command
|Shoot a gust of wind that homes in on enemies and deals continual damage.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Cyclone
|Magic Command
|Call upon the wind to pull surrounding enemies in, then fling them high into the air.
|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Aero Shield
|Overlay Command
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|-bgcolor="deepskyblue"
!Wind Spin
|Overlay Command
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|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero +1
|Stat Chip
|Increases the power of your Aero attacks by 1%.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero +2
|Stat Chip
|Increases the power of your Aero attacks by 2%.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero +3
|Stat Chip
|Increases the power of your Aero attacks by 3%.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero +4
|Stat Chip
|Increases the power of your Aero attacks by 4%.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero Resistance +1
|Stat Chip
|Reduces the damage you take from Aero attacks by 1%.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero Resistance +2
|Stat Chip
|Reduces the damage you take from Aero attacks by 2%.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero Resistance +3
|Stat Chip
|Reduces the damage you take from Aero attacks by 3%.
|-bgcolor="lightskyblue"
!Aero Resistance +4
|Stat Chip
|Reduces the damage you take from Aero attacks by 4%.
|}

==Aero Resistance==
Aero Resistance is a stat that appears in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. Increasing it will reduce the amount of damage taken from Aero attacks. Aero Resistance is increased by equipping Aero Resistance Stat Chips in the [[Stat Matrix]] (see above). 

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Wind Resistance only protects against the wind-toss status, not against Aero damage.

===Accessories and armor===
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====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
*[[Storm's Eye]]: 30%
*[[Full Circle]]: 20%
*[[Might Crown]]: 10%
*[[Master's Circle]]: 100%
*[[Flagging Winds]]: 100%
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==Enemies==
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Enemies that use Aero-element attacks are generally resistant to Aero damage, and some even absorb it to heal themselves. Aero-element attacks tend to be effective against thunder-themed enemies.

===Enemies that use the Aero element===
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;Heartless
*[[Large Body]] (''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'' only)
*[[Tornado Step]]
*[[Emerald Blues]]
*[[Spring Metal]]
*[[Storm Bomb]]
*[[Artful Flyer]]
*[[Antlion]]

;Nobodies
*[[Game:Xaldin|Xaldin]]

;Unversed

;Nightmare Dream Eaters

;Other
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===Enemies that absorb/are immune to Aero===
;Heartless
*[[Green Requiem]]
*[[Air Battler]]
*[[Aerial Master]]
*[[Artful Flyer]]
*[[Sky Grappler]]
*[[Snowy Crystal]]
*[[Zip Slasher]]
*[[Dual Blade]]
*[[Heat Saber]]
*[[Chill Ripper]]
*[[Avalanche]]
*[[Wavecrest]]
*[[Dustflier]]
*[[Leechgrave]]
*[[Ruler of the Sky]]

===Enemies that are weak against Aero===
;Heartless
*[[Soldier]] (''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' only)
*[[Shadow Glob]] (''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' only)
*[[Surveillance Robot]] (''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' only)
*[[Sergeant]]
*[[Turquoise March]]
*[[Grey Caprice]]
*[[Sapphire Elegy]]
*[[Dire Plant]]
*[[Massive Possessor]]
*[[Ice Cannon]]
*[[Jumbo Cannon]]
*[[Scorching Sphere]]
*[[Hover Ghost]]
*[[Snapper Dog]]
*[[Bully Dog]]
*[[Cymbal Monkey]]
*[[Tricky Monkey]]
*[[Mega-Shadow]]

;Unversed

;Nightmare Dream Eaters

==Themes and other appearances==
{{Main|Air-toss|Gust|Wing Gummi|Material Gummi}}
Several recurring elements in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series incorporate Aero or wind into their design or conceptualization.

[[Aero]] magic utilizes wind, but it does not inflict Aero damage aside from Aero magic in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. Similarly, [[Wind Raid]], [[Tornado]], [[Tornado Strike]], and [[Windcutter]] are skills that utilize wind, although they do not inflict Aero damage.

The [[air-toss]] status effect is closely associated with Aero, especially in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', in which Aero-themed equipment, abilities and accessories allow the player to inflict enemies with or protect the player from being air-tossed.

The [[Gust]] synthesis materials are said to contain the essence of wind.

Most [[Wing Gummi]] blocks in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'' are named after Aero magic and wind-related terms, and Aero Gummis are a type of [[Material Gummi]] that increase a [[Gummi Ship]]'s mobility.

Certain weapons and accessories are associated with Aero. The [[Wayward Wind]] is wielded by [[Ventus]], who is himself associated with wind. Many of [[Xaldin]]'s lances are given names associated with wind or air.

Goofy's [[Seven Elements]], which represents the seven types of magic appearing in ''Kingdom Hearts'', includes a circular portion adorned with a green spiral, representing Aero.

The accessories that protect specifically against air-tossing are named after wind-related terms.

==Origin==
'''{{ns|finalfantasy|Wind (Element)|Wind}}''' is a recurring element in the ''{{ns|finalfantasy|Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy}}'' series. Its basic spell is {{ns|finalfantasy|Aero}}, and it is often opposed to {{ns|finalfantasy|Earth (Element)|Earth}}.

==See also==
*[[Air-toss]]

[[Category:Game elements]]