Editing Air Soldier

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{{suite|Air Soldier}}
{{Character
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 |katakana=エアソルジャー
 |romaji=Ea Sorujā
 |fr=Soldat volant
 |de=Turbopropper
 |image=[[File:Air Soldier KH.png|250px]]
 |FMimage=[[File:Air Soldier KHFM.png|225px]]
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 |image2=[[File:Air Soldier KHX.png|210px]]
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 |image3=[[File:Air Soldier KHIII.png|250px]]
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 |game3=Kingdom Hearts coded
 |game4=Kingdom Hearts χ
 |game5=Kingdom Hearts III
 |game6=Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
 |type=Emblem Heartless
 |spec=Heartless
 |journalKH=Winged Heartless. They fly over their enemies and dive to strike them. Their high endurance and quickness make them tough to beat.
 |journalSS=A winged Heartless. It swoops down onto its opponent's head or slams into them when they let their guard down.<br><br>The Air Soldier is swift, resilient, and not easy to ground.
 |journalCOD=Winged Heartless that can strike from midair. Don't let their frantic flying throw you off; be patient and eventually you'll spot your chance to attack.
 |journalUX=A well-balanced Heartless. Beware as it lashes out with a powerful attack when its HP is low!
 |journalKH3=A Soldier in flight is no cause for fright; just watch for that charging attack and you'll be all right.<br><br>When they fly out of walloping range, a blast of magic will do the trick.
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 |KHseed22=23
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 |KHseed23=15
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 |COMneut=x1.0
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 |COMconf=O
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 |desc=Reload while in motion.
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 |ReCOMMP=20
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 |duel=3
 |time=4
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 |CODHP=0.53
 |CODSSHP=0.66
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 |CODEXP=1.38
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 |CODLVL2=35
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 |CODSSLVL7b=80
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 |CODSSLVL8=43
 |CODSScol8=green
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 |CODlabDEF=0.31
 |CODlabEXP=1.03
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 |CODlabLVL1=25
 |CODlabloc2=Layers 11-14
 |CODlabLVL2=27
 |CODlabloc3=Layers 16-20
 |CODlabLVL3=35
 |CODlabloc4=Layers 21-24
 |CODlabLVL4=37
 |CODlabloc5=Layer 26
 |CODlabLVL5=40
 |CODlabreward=HP prize x3-4
 |CODfire=x1.00
 |CODbliz=x1.00
 |CODthun=x1.00
 |CODaero=x1.40
 |CODigni=O
 |CODfree=O
 |CODjolt=O
 |CODtoss=O
 |CODslow=O
 |CODstop=O
 |CODconf=O
 |CODstun=O
 |CODmagn=O
 |CODreward=HP prize x4-8, Munny x24
 |CODreward1=Aero (2.00%)
 |CODreward2=Aero Edge (1.00%)
 |CODreward3=Aero Slam (1.00%)
 |CODreward4=Aero Raid (1.00%)
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 |CODSSworld=Traverse Town, Olympus Coliseum, Agrabah, Hollow Bastion, Hollow Bastion II
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 |KH3EXP0=1.0
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 |KH3hunny=◯
 |KH3reac=0
 |KH3rev=—
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 |KH3reward=HP prize (1) ×2, Munny (5) ×2<br>Lucid Shard (12%), Lucid Stone (4%)
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 |DRw1=Agrabah|DRw1r=2
 |DRwrank1=★★★|DRwlv1=33<ref>43 prior to August 12, 2020.</ref>|DRwbp1=190<ref>396 prior to August 12, 2020.</ref>
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 |DRpass1=HP +1
 |DRpass2=HP +1
 |DRpass3=Defense +1
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}}
The '''Air Soldier''' is an [[Emblem Heartless]] introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''.

==Design==
A cousin of the [[Soldier]], bearing the same shadowed face and jagged visage, the dark-skinned Air Soldier is kitted out for aerial battle in an modified aviator cap that covers the upper half of the face and boasts a pair of shiny-rimmed goggles; the propeller on the top of the cap presumably assists it in hovering in battle, though its bat-like wings seem to do most of the flying work. The Air Soldier also wears thick black pants with an inverted brown Heartless-symbol silhouette at the knees and bulky brown boots with blue and gold toes. It fights with black elbow-length gloves featuring metal bands at the top and sharp red claws that allow for painful attacks.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'', the Air Soldier and Soldier had their palettes switched, with the Air Soldier now shaded using the Soldier's bright blue and purple colors. The ''Final Mix'' wing membrane is also curved, rather than straight as in the original ''Kingdom Hearts''.

The Air Soldier's design was changed in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' to reflect a more Grecian look, due to its primary appearance in the world of [[Olympus]].

The Air Soldier's name highlights its ability to fly, and could also be a reference to {{w|Airman|soldiers}} serving the Air Force.

==Strategy==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
For the majority of the time, the Air Soldier will hover just out of reach, then dash in to attack Sora. Fighting large groups of these enemies can be dangerous because of their high strength and quick attacks. When fighting a single Air Soldier, Sora should use magic to stun it, then close the distance with his Keyblade to finish it off.

When fighting large groups, it's a good idea to cast [[Thunder]] first off, then finish off the nearest Air Soldier. Cast Thunder again, and repeat. Be sure to heal when necessary.

If timed correctly, Sora can earn technical points for blocking the Air Soldier's attacks.<ref>Before Kairi's rescue, 1 and 2 Tech Points can be earned for blocking any attack in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', respectively.</ref><ref>After Kairi's rescue, 27 and 135 Tech Points can be earned for blocking any attack in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', respectively.</ref>
{{atk-o|kh1}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Knuckle Hammer'''|ナックルハンマー|<br>Nakkuru Hanmā}}|None|x0.3|2|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 30)|Clasps hands together and swings them down.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Thrust'''|突き|<br>Tsuki}}|None|x0.3|2|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 20)|Puts fingertips together and thrusts up.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Axe Kick'''|カカト落とし|<br>Kakato Otoshi}}|None|x0.3|2{{KH}}<br>4{{FM}}|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 30)|Somersaults and swings legs down.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Savate'''|ソバット|<br>Sobatto}}|None|x0.3|4|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 50)|Swings legs sideways.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Tackle'''|タックル|<br>Takkuru}}|None|x0.3|6|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 50)|Moves and hits with body.}}
{{atk-c|kh1}}

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
;Deck
{{CoMDeck
|card1=Air Soldier
|v13=O|v14=O
|card2=Air Soldier
|v23=O|v24=O
|enemy=*
}}

;Attacks
{{atk-o|com}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Axe Kick'''|カカト落とし{{KHCoM}}/かかと落とし{{ReCoM}}|<br>Kakato Otoshi}}|Physical|—|x1.5{{KHCoM}}<br>x2.0{{ReCoM}}|{{sleight|Air Soldier|com=*}}{{sleight|Air Soldier}}|While somersaulting, dives forward and performs an axe kick.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Hell Thrust'''|地獄突き|<br>Jigoku Tsuki}}|Physical|—|x1.5{{KHCoM}}<br>x2.0{{ReCoM}}|{{sleight|Air Soldier|com=*}}{{sleight|Air Soldier}}|Quickly descends to the ground, then jumps up and strikes its hand like a sword.}}
{{atk-c|com}}

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Air Soldiers gain distance from their opponents first before attacking, so closing in on them can prevent them from taking the initiative. Once they're at a range watch for any sudden movements and be prepared to guard for when they dive down. Since Air Soldiers have a tendency to snipe the party while they're dealing with other enemies, alongside flying high up enough to safely attack without intervention from ground enemies' attacks, it's best to take these Heartless out first.

In certain areas of Olympus as well as in [[Battlegate 1]], Air Soldiers will appear carrying [[Bizarre Archer]]s with their feet. Attacking the Air Soldier will cause it to drop the Bizarre Archer.
{{Atk-o|KH3}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Knuckle Hammer'''|ナックルハンマー|<br>Nakkuru Hanmā|}}
|Physical
|1.0
|◯
|2
|Crosses arms and swings them downward.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Lunge'''|突き|<br>Tsuki|}}
|Physical
|1.0
|◯
|2
|Approaches closely and punches right hand upward.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Axe Kick'''|カカト落とし|<br>Kakato Otoshi|}}
|Physical
|1.0
|◯
|2
|Somersaults forward and swings leg downward.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Savate'''|ソバット|<br>Sobatto|}}
|Physical
|1.0
|◯
|2
|Swings leg sideways and kicks.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Tackle'''|タックル|<br>Takkuru|}}
|Physical
|1.5
|◯ (Risk Dodge)
|3
|Rams opponents with both arms outstretched.
}}
{{Atk-c}}

==Notes and references==
{{reflist}}

{{HeartlessDirectory}}