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The '''Assault Rider''' is an [[Emblem Heartless]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
The '''Assault Rider''' is an Emblem [[Heartless]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.


==Design==
==Design==
The Assault Rider is a centaur-like creature with a black, equine lower body with red hooves. Its upper body is muscular, vaguely humanoid, and has black skin. It wears grey Chinese armor over most of its body, as well as a small, conical, silver helmet with two curved, golden feathers and a red cape. Its pitch-black face is almost entirely obscured by its helmet, though its glowing, yellow eyes are visible. It carries a long {{w|guan dao}} with an angular, gold blade, a silver handle, and a red horsehair tassel at the base of the blade.
An Assault Rider is a centaur-like creature with a black, equine lower body with red hooves. Its upper body is muscular, vaguely humanoid, and has black skin. It wears grey Chinese armor over most of its body, as well as a small, conical, silver helmet with two curved, golden feathers and a red cape. Its pitch-black face is almost entirely obscured by its helmet, though its glowing, yellow eyes are visible. It carries a long [[Wikipedia:Guan dao|guandao]] with an angular, gold blade, a silver handle, and a red horsehair tassel at the base of the blade.  


In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the Assault Rider's body becomes predominantly lilac-colored, and its hooves become gold, and its hands and tail become violet. Its armor becomes red-violet and orange with gold lining. Its helmet, though still silver, is a bit brighter, its cape turns yellow, and its face becomes violet. The Assault Rider's guan dao now has a silver blade and an orange and purple handle, though the tassel remains red.
In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the Assault Rider's body becomes predominantly lilac-colored, and its hooves become gold, and its hands and tail become violet. Its armor becomes red-violet and orange with gold lining. Its helmet, though still silver, is a bit brighter, its cape turns yellow, and its face becomes violet. The Assault Rider's guandao now has a gold blade and an orange and purple handle, though the tassel remains red.


The Assault Rider's name refers to its battle prowess, as "assault" means "to attack," and its equine lower body, hence "rider."
The Assault Rider's name refers to its battle prowess, as "assault" means "to attack", and its equine lower body, hence "rider".


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
Getting close to this Heartless can really take a chunk out of the party's HP, and it can also take a large chunk out of the morale gauge during missions, so long-range magic is less dangerous. Although Assault Riders have powerful attacks, they will not attack unless they are in range at the beginning of a battle or are provoked. These Heartless get especially fast when their HP gets low.
;Attacks
*'''Slash Out''': Rears up then swings weapon
*'''Thrust''': Jabs weapon forward
*'''Assault''': Rushing body blow
*'''Flourish''': Windmill spin with weapon
*'''Explosion''': Creates explosion in front


When fighting an Assault Rider during the first visit to the Land of Dragons, keep a distance and pelt it with magic, preferably Thunder or Blizzard. An alternative is to simply go to town with [[Valor Form]], hammering the Assault Rider with as many combos as you can before the Form Gauge runs out. Guarding when it rears back is advised, and counterattacking afterwards is also a good decision. Be warned, when it stops flinching from Sora's attacks, stop attacking and guard or retreat before it attacks.
Getting close in can really take a chunk out of Sora and friends' HP, and can also take a large chunk out of your morale gauge during missions, so long-range magic is less dangerous. Although they have powerful attacks, they won't attack unless they are in range at the beginning of the battle or are provoked. These Heartless get especially fast when their HP gets low.


During the second visit, use [[Master Form]] along with [[Wishing Lamp]] and [[Follow the Wind]]. Attack with combos and powerful magic, such as Thundara/Thundaga and Blizzara/Blizzaga. When the Assault Rider starts getting more aggressive with its attacks, do not hesitate to use [[Reflect]] magic.
Earlier in the game, when you don't have too much in the way of abilities and/or Keyblades, keep a distance and pelt him with magic, preferably Thunder if available, or else use Blizzard. An alternative is to simply go to town with [[Valor Form]], hammering the Assault Rider with as many combos as you can before reverting.


When reduced to 60% HP, the Assault Rider will exclusively use its '''Assault''' and '''Explosion''' attacks.
Later (i.e. the second time you arrive), use [[Master Form]] along with [[Wishing Lamp]] and [[Follow the Wind]], attacking with combos and powerful magic such as Thundara/Thundaga and Blizzara/Blizzaga. When it starts getting a bit adventurous with its attacks, feel free to use a tier of Reflect if necessary.
{{Atk-o|KH2}}
 
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Slash Out'''|斬りつけ|<br>Kiri Tsuke}}|Physical|x1.0|O|Deflects attacks directed at its upper body, then sweeps with spear.}}
==Trivia==
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Thrust'''|突き|<br>Tsuki}}|Physical|x1.0|O|Deflects attacks directed at its upper body, then lunges with spear.}}
*The Assault Rider was originally intended to be included in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', but was cut out as no world really "fit well" with it.{{fact}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Flourish'''|振りまわし|<br>Furimawashi}}|Physical|x0.25|△|Spins spear in front of itself like a windmill.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Assault'''|突撃|<br>Totsugeki}}|Physical|x1.5<br>Hit 2+: x0.5|△|Charges while surrounded by a red aura.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Explosion'''|爆発攻撃|<br>Bakuhatsu Kōgeki|lit. "Explosion Attack"}}|Fire|x2.0|X|Envelops itself in a fiery aura and generates an explosion in front of itself.}}
{{Atk-c}}


==Gallery==
<gallery>
Assault Rider (Portrait) KHII.png|Assault Rider's journal portrait in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
Assault Rider (Portrait) KHIIFM.png|Assault Rider's journal portrait in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''.
Assault Rider (Portrait) KHIIHD.png|Assault Rider's journal portrait in ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''.
</gallery>
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