Editing Cerberus

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  |journalCOD=The ultimate guard dog: enormous, three-headed, armed to the teeth (with teeth), and loyal to its master, Hades. Be ready to block quickly and often if you don't want this Stygian pooch to turn you into dental floss.

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  |CKHEXP1=1000<ref>Cerberus gives 100 EXP after completing the Hades Cup once.</ref>

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  |KH2reward='''Sora:''' [[Dodge Slash]]<br>'''Auron:''' Max HP +40<br><br>'''If Dog Paddle is used'''<br>MP prize (1) ×10, MP prize (3) ×5

|FM2reward='''Sora:''' [[Counterguard]]<br>'''Auron:''' Max HP +40<br><br>'''If Dog Paddle is used'''<br>MP prize (1) ×10, MP prize (3) ×5

'''Cerberus''' is a three-headed hellhound who guards the [[Underworld]]. He first appeared as Hades's loyal pet in Disney's ''{{w|Hercules (1997 film)|Hercules}}'', as guard dog to the Underworld. Cerberus serves as a boss in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]''.

Cerberus acts as a back-up plan for Hades if [[Cloud]], who Hades promised to help in finding [[Sephiroth]], fails his task of eliminating [[Hercules]] and [[Sora]].

When Sora and Cloud's battle comes to an end (regardless of who wins), Hades sees that Cloud is no longer of any use to him, and sends Cerberus in. Cerberus quickly crushes Cloud beneath its front paw when his back is turned, and is about to attack the others, but is held off by Hercules, allowing [[Phil]], Sora, [[Donald]], and [[Goofy]] to escape.

Cerberus is fought after the fight with [[Cloud]] at the [[Preliminary Tournament]], and is the third boss of the [[Hades Cup]], fought at Round 30.

 

Use the Guard ability to deflect his fireballs. Use his back and the stairs as places to heal, which is important to do often. Be sure to stock up on Ethers and Potions, or be sure to equip a Keyblade and items that give Sora at least 10 [[MP]]. Do not rely on Donald for healing, as he dies quickly, especially in the first battle.

Cerberus is not an overly difficult enemy to defeat, he has just over two bars of [[HP]]. He is only fought once storyline wise, by Sora and Auron alone. The first thing Cerberus will (usually) do is jump right in front of Sora, so be ready to deliver an aerial combo. Auron's Bushido is immensely useful; although Sora should try to hit two heads with it.

Use the Reaction Commands when caught between by the three heads to deal major damage. If Sora's HP gets low, stick to the edges and use Quick Run to avoid Cerberus when he jumps over to Sora. Defeating Cerberus will earn Auron +40 HP, and Sora the [[Dodge Slash]] ability ([[Counterguard]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'').

 

[[King Mickey]] can intervene if Sora's health falls in this battle.

The Cerberus and Cerberus Paradox Cups are timed battles, so one should be wary of the time constraint. Cerberus is fought alone, although Drives are available to use. Sora can use Valor Form for its quick hits, or play it safe and shoot magic bullets at Cerberus with Wisdom Form. Master Form is the most recommended form though, as all of the abilities Master Form has equipped will help Sora defeat Cerberus. Final Form is the best option (if available). Every single movement is an attack in itself, and this should buy time to keep on mashing {{Button|x}}. Do not compromise unless one has managed to take all the lesser enemies out within seconds.

Cerberus originally appears in Roman and Greek mythology. He is depicted as a multi-headed dog (usually three heads) and acts as a gatekeeper of the Underworld, preventing dead souls that has crossed the river Styx from escaping. In the myths, he is a sibling to Chimaera and the [[Hydra]]. His capture was the objective of [[Hercules]]'s twelfth and final labor.

In Disney's 1997 animated movie ''Hercules'', Cerberus guards the entrance to the Underworld. Hercules briefly tames him when he travels to the Underworld to confront Hades.

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! Cerberus – ''Kingdom Hearts''

! Cerberus – ''Kingdom Hearts II''

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! Cerberus – ''Kingdom Hearts coded''

! Cerberus – ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''

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