Editing Dark Aura

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[[File:Dark Aura KH3D.gif|thumb|right|300px|In most incarnations, Dark Aura allows Riku to rush enemies in all directions.]]

{{nihongo|'''Dark Aura'''|ダークオーラ|Dāku Ōra}}, also translated as "'''Dark Rush'''" in ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]'', is technique introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It is a signature move of [[Riku]], and it appears repeatedly throughout the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. It typically allows the user to rush enemies repeatedly from all directions, finishing by plunging their weapon into the ground, releasing columns of energy radially. The attack often deals {{c|dark|element}} damage.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Dark Aura is an [[attack sleight]] that Riku can use while in [[Dark Mode]]. The columns of flame that conclude the attack may {{c|confuse|status}} enemies when hit. The card combination for Dark Aura is:

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Dark Aura is an [[action ability]] available once Riku joins the party. So long as Riku is in the active party, whenever Sora completes an [[attack]] combo, the player can press {{button|t}} to execute the Dark Aura [[Reaction Command]], in which Riku fires spheres of dark flame that can stop enemies on contact. It costs two {{AP}} to equip and ten [[MP]] to use. During the final battle with {{ns|Game|Xemnas}} when the player is forced to play as Riku, Dark Aura can be used by pressing {{button|s}}.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dark Aura is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} exclusive to Riku that uses two slots and has a reload time of 42 seconds. It grants +4 to [[Strength]] and +10 to [[Dark Resistance]] when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'', Dark Aura is a {{c|special attack|khx}} that targets all enemies. In the English version, it costs 0 special attack gauges to perform, and raises the user's general strength by 1 tier for 1 turn. In the Japanese version, it costs 3 special attack gauges to perform, and raises the user's general strength and defense by 1 tier for 1 turn.

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In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Dark Rush is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It lowers the general defense of all enemies by 1 tier for 2 turns. It inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.

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[[File:Dark Aura KH.gif|thumb|right|250x140px|Initially, Riku could only use Dark Aura while under Ansem's influence.]]

{{Sleight|Riku Replica - A4|Riku Replica - A2|Riku Replica - A2}}

As a [[Replica]] created from the real Riku's combat data, the [[Riku Replica]] can utilize all of Riku's abilities which are exclusive to Dark Mode. Unlike Riku, who needs a card value of 27 to execute Dark Aura, the Riku Replica can use it with any value, granted he only gains access to the Sleight during his final battle with [[Sora]] in the main story and Riku in ''Reverse/Rebirth''.

 

The finisher of the Riku Replica's version of Dark Aura has about two times the range of the real Riku's.{{fact}}

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[[Data-Riku]] can use Dark Aura at any time during the final phase of his battle against [[Data-Sora]] in Hollow Bastion.

==Trivia==

*In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', if Riku is caught in a Kooma Panda's Tea Table Flip during the initial start-up of Dark Aura, a glitch will occur that causes him to pass through the floor and remain in the animation until the player resets the game.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1j-j8Qd42A ''Kingdom Hearts 3D'': Dark Aura Glitch]</ref>

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