Bruiser

Bruiser
Japanese	ブルーザー
Rōmaji	Burūzā
Type	Unversed
Games	Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Variations • Buckle Bruiser • Wild Bruiser

Bruiser
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Need proof that size matters? Wait till one of these juggernauts lays down the hurt with its high-octane attacks. Their shock waves have a lot of range, so be sure to keep your distance. All that extra weight is bound to tucker a Bruiser out. Wait for signs of fatigue, then put the big guy to sleep.

Location		HP	EXP	Strength	Defense
Enchanted Dominion		45	10	7	3
Castle of Dreams		47	15	8	3
Dwarf Woodlands		48	20	11	4
Mysterious Tower		48	20	11	4
Radiant Garden		54	25	14	6
Disney Town		60	33	16	9
Olympus Coliseum		60	33	16	9
Keyblade Graveyard		92	120	26	15
Physical	Fire	Blizzard	Thunder	Dark	Other
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Stun	Freeze	Mini	Blind	Ignite	Confuse
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Bind	Poison	Slow	Stop	Sleep	Death
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Zero Gravity		Magnet		Warp
x1.0		x1.0		x1.0
Rewards
HP prize (large) x2, Munny (large) x1 Shop LV 1-2 Pulsing Crystal (6%), Hungry Crystal (6%), Potion (12%) Shop LV 3-5 Pulsing Crystal (9.6%), Hungry Crystal (7.2%), Hi-Potion (7.2%) Shop LV 6-8 Pulsing Crystal (9.6%), Hungry Crystal (9.6%), Mega-Potion (4.8%)
World(s)
Enchanted Dominion, Castle of Dreams, Dwarf Woodlands, Mysterious Tower, Radiant Garden, Disney Town, Olympus Coliseum, Keyblade Graveyard

Location		HP	EXP	Strength	Defense
Dwarf Woodlands		45	10	7	3
Castle of Dreams		47	15	8	3
Enchanted Dominion		48	20	11	4
Radiant Garden		54	25	14	6
Disney Town		60	33	16	9
Olympus Coliseum		60	33	16	9
Mysterious Tower		69	43	19	12
Keyblade Graveyard		92	120	26	15
Physical	Fire	Blizzard	Thunder	Dark	Other
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Stun	Freeze	Mini	Blind	Ignite	Confuse
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Bind	Poison	Slow	Stop	Sleep	Death
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Zero Gravity		Magnet		Warp
x1.0		x1.0		x1.0
Rewards
HP prize (large) x2, Munny (large) x1 Shop LV 1-2 Pulsing Crystal (6%), Hungry Crystal (6%), Potion (12%) Shop LV 3-5 Pulsing Crystal (9.6%), Hungry Crystal (7.2%), Hi-Potion (7.2%) Shop LV 6-8 Pulsing Crystal (9.6%), Hungry Crystal (9.6%), Mega-Potion (4.8%)
World(s)
Dwarf Woodlands, Castle of Dreams, Enchanted Dominion, Radiant Garden, Disney Town, Olympus Coliseum, Mysterious Tower, Keyblade Graveyard

Location		HP	EXP	Strength	Defense
Castle of Dreams		45	10	7	3
Dwarf Woodlands		47	15	8	3
Enchanted Dominion		48	20	11	4
Radiant Garden		54	25	14	6
Disney Town		60	33	16	9
Olympus Coliseum		69	43	19	12
Mysterious Tower		60	33	16	9
Keyblade Graveyard		92	120	26	15
Physical	Fire	Blizzard	Thunder	Dark	Other
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Stun	Freeze	Mini	Blind	Ignite	Confuse
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Bind	Poison	Slow	Stop	Sleep	Death
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Zero Gravity		Magnet		Warp
x1.0		x1.0		x1.0
Rewards
HP prize (large) x2, Munny (large) x1 Shop LV 1-2 Pulsing Crystal (6%), Hungry Crystal (6%), Potion (12%) Shop LV 3-5 Pulsing Crystal (9.6%), Hungry Crystal (7.2%), Hi-Potion (7.2%) Shop LV 6-8 Pulsing Crystal (9.6%), Hungry Crystal (9.6%), Mega-Potion (4.8%)
World(s)
Castle of Dreams, Dwarf Woodlands, Enchanted Dominion, Radiant Garden, Disney Town, Olympus Coliseum, Mysterious Tower, Keyblade Graveyard

Games		HP	EXP	Strength	Defense
East bracket		• Round 2: 1 Bruiser
		60	33	16	9
West bracket		• Round 2: 1 Bruiser • Round 9: 1 Bruiser
		60	33	16	9
Physical	Fire	Blizzard	Thunder	Dark	Other
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Stun	Freeze	Mini	Blind	Ignite	Confuse
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Bind	Poison	Slow	Stop	Sleep	Death
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Zero Gravity		Magnet		Warp
x1.0		x1.0		x1.0
Rewards
HP prize (large) x2, Munny (large) x1 Pulsing Crystal (9.6%), Hungry Crystal (7.2%), Hi-Potion (7.2%)

Match		HP	EXP	Strength	Defense
Day of Reckoning		• Round 1: Bruiser x5 • Round 2: Bruiser x6 • Round 3: Bruiser x10
		75	5	13	4
Wheels of Misfortune		• Round 3: Bruiser x4
		83	6	16	5
Risky Riches		• Round 2: Bruiser x3 • Round 3: Bruiser x4
		75	5	13	4
Weaver Fever		• Round 1: Bruiser x7 • Round 2: Bruiser x3 • Round 3: Bruiser x4
		90	8	19	7
Sinister Sentinel		• Round 1: Bruiser x7 • Round 2: Bruiser x5
		113	10	21	10
Dead Ringer		• Round 1: Bruiser x5
		90	8	19	7
Combined Threat		• Round 2: Bruiser x9 • Round 4: Bruiser x6
		128	14	24	13
Harsh Punishment		• Round 1: Bruiser x9 • Round 5: Bruiser x9
		128	14	24	13
A Time to Chill		• Round 5: Bruiser x7
		158	23	30	16
Copycat Crisis		• Round 1: Bruiser x4 • Round 5: Bruiser x4
		158	23	30	16
Keepers of the Arena		• Round 5: Bruiser x10
		195	32	36	19
Monster of the Sea		• Round 1: Bruiser x7 • Round 5: Bruiser x8 • Round 7: Bruiser x8
		158	23	30	16
Physical	Fire	Blizzard	Thunder	Dark	Other
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Stun	Freeze	Mini	Blind	Ignite	Confuse
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Bind	Poison	Slow	Stop	Sleep	Death
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Zero Gravity		Magnet		Warp
x1.0		x1.0		x1.0
Rewards
HP prize (small) x1, Munny (large) x1

Attack	Strong
Type
Ground	Multi-Attack
Music Stages
The Promised Beginning, Future Masters, The Secret Whispers, Risky Romp, Bibbidi‑Bobbidi‑Boo, Castle Escapade, The Silent Forest, The Rustling Forest, Daydream upon Neverland, Neverland's Scherzo, The Tumbling, The Encounter ‑Birth by Sleep Version‑, Graveyard Labyrinth

The Bruiser is an Unversed that is found in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.

Design

A Bruiser is a large, bottom-heavy creature with predominantly blue skin. Its feet curl up at the toes and its conical arms end in round, silver, mitten-like hands. Its head is spherical and sports two long antennae that hook upward sharply. The Bruiser's midsection is black with white highlights and is lined by triangular patterns resembling teeth. Its red eyes are set in a happy expression and the Unversed symbol is emblazoned on its belly.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, the blue areas on the Bruiser's body are mostly recolored with shades of purple, while the silver parts of its body become a faded copper color.

A "bruiser" is a strong, tough person, referring to the Bruiser's large size and strength. The root of the word, "bruise", could refer to this Unversed's black-and-blue coloration.

Strategy

A Bruiser may be large, but it isn't hard to defeat. It has three attacks: smacking players with its hands, charging at players with a glowing belly, or bouncing around creating shockwaves wherever it lands. It's hard to stagger with physical attacks, but Shotlocks, Reprisals, and all status effects are highly effective. Magnet or Zero Gravity can be used to leave them helpless to attack - alternatively, use Confuse if facing a group, as it will often use its Jump Attack to hit surrounding enemies for high damage.

Attacks

• One-Two Punch (ワンツーパンチ, Wan-Tsū Panchi): A one-two punch used at close range.
• Jump Attack (ジャンプアタック, Jampu Atakku): Bounces in place, creating a shockwave when it lands.
• Hip Attack (ヒップアタック, Hippu Atakku): Runs towards players before flinging itself forwards hip-first, launching targets and dealing multiple hits.
• Rush (突進, Tosshin): Charges at players with a glowing belly, knocking the player back if it hits.

Gallery

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  Concept art of the Bruiser.