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{{Images|.gif images of Dark Break in DDD and KH3}}
{{Images|.gif images of Dark Break in ''KH'', ''Re:CoM'', ''358/2 Days'', ''Re:coded'', and ''KH3D''}}
{{InfoAbility
{{Expand|create=How does Riku learn Dark Break in ''KH3D''?}}
|kana=ダークブレイク
{{nihongo|[[Dark Break]]|ダークブレイク|Dāku Bureiku}} is an ability exclusive to Riku that appears throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. It consists of him leaping into the air and attacking enemies from above several times.
|romaji=Dāku Bureiku
==Mechanics==
|comname=Dark Break
{{sleight|Soul Eater|Soul Eater|Soul Eater|5-15}}<br>
|comimage=Dark Break KHRECOM.gif
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', Dark Break is an [[Attack Sleight]] that Riku can access while in Dark Mode. To use Dark Break, Riku must stock three cards with a value of 5 through 15. While Dark Break is automatically excecuted completely in the original ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', in its remake, the player must press {{button|t}} whenever the symbol appears on the screen to add additional attacks to the Sleight.
|comdesc=Leap into the air and attack enemies from above. Only available in Dark Mode.
|recomdesc=Leap into the air and attack enemies up to six times from above. Only available in Dark Mode.
|comel=Neutral
|compow=x2.0 per hit{{KHCoM}}<br>Hit 1-5: x2.0{{ReCoM}}<br>Hit 6: x4.0{{ReCoM}}
|comcard={{sleight|Soul Eater|Soul Eater|Soul Eater|5-15|Dark Mode only}}
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|ddddesc=Leap above enemies and rocket toward them three times, generating shockwaves on the final impact.
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|dddatk2=Shockwave
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|dddreac1=1
|dddgrd1=X
|dddel2={{AT|att}} Dark
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|dddgrd2=X
|dddreload=22
|dddbonus=Strength +2, Dark Resistance +10
|dddsell=750
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|uximage=Dark Break KHUX.gif
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|uxur1a=Reversed
|uxtar1a=All
|uxgauge1a=4
|uxdmg1a='''7★:''' x8.18
|uxdesc1a='''7★:''' Deals 11 extremely powerful hits.
|kh3name=Dark Break
|kh3desc=Plant your Keyblade and release dark energy to attack surrounding enemies. Your magic stat determines damage. (Combo finisher)
|drname=Dark Break
|drimage=Dark Break KHDR.gif
|drdesc=A physical attack.
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|drel1=Non-element
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|drpow1=10 - 30
|drcol2=Dark Blue
|drcol3=Dark Green
|drcol4=Dark Blue
|drpow4=20 - 30
|drdesc2=Exchanges Defense for a powerful non-element attack.
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}}
'''Dark Break''' is a technique introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]''. It allows the user to leap into the air and attack enemies from above.


==Mechanics==
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dark Break is a command exclusive to Riku that allows him to leap into the air and strike enemies from above three times before creating a shockwave upon landing. The command takes up one slot in the Command Deck, and it has a reload time of 22 seconds.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Dark Break is an [[attack sleight]] that Riku can access while in [[Dark Mode]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', attacks are added by pressing {{button|t}} when prompted, while pressing {{button|t}} at the wrong time cancels the sleight.
 
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dark Break is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} that can be used exclusively by Riku. It allows him to leap into the air and strike enemies from above three times before creating a shockwave upon landing. The command takes up one slot in the Command Deck, and it has a reload time of 22 seconds. It grants +2 to [[Strength]] and +10 to Dark Resistance when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe.
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Dark Break is a [[special attack]] that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform.
{{UXdmg|dmg5=2.54|in2=0.08|hit5=7|hit6=11|tar=All}}
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Dark Break is an {{c|action ability|KHIII}} exclusive to [[Dark Form]]. It is the form's third and final ground combo finisher. Its damage is calculated based on [[Sora]]'s Magic stat.
 
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]'', Dark Break is a physical {{c|ability|dr}} that deals non-element damage. A variation of Dark Break lowers the user's Defense to deal more damage.


==Learning Dark Break==
==Learning Dark Break==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
*Riku learns Dark Break once he gains the ability to enter Dark Mode.
*Riku learns Dark Break after he gains the ability to enter Dark Mode.  
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*[[Sora]] and Riku can purchase Dark Break from the [[Fishboné]] [[Ability Link]] for 200 Link Points.
*Riku can obtain Dark Break from Fishboné's Ability Link.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Dark Break from the [[Cera Terror]] Ability Link for 200 Link Points.
*Riku can also obtain Dark Break as a Drop Bonus.
*Dark Break can be obtained as a Drop Bonus for 50 DP after reaching Shop Level 5.
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===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
*Dark Break +4 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Saïx|395}}.
*Dark Break +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Saïx|396}}.
*Dark Break +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Saïx|1124}}.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*Dark Form has Dark Break as a default ability.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''===
*The {{DRCard|Queen of Hearts}} card has Dark Break as its ability.
*The {{DRCard|Maleficent}} card has Dark Break as its ability.
*The {{DRCard|Captain Hook}} card has Dark Break as its ability.
*The {{DRCard|Neoshadow}} card has Dark Break as its ability.
 
*The {{DRCard|Saïx}} card has Dark Break as its ability.


==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''===
Riku is fought several times as a boss throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Dark Break serves as one of his weaker desperation attacks in each of these encounters.
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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
In ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'', Dark Break is an ability learned by Riku. It costs 45 MP to perform. Dark Break deals physical damage to one enemy, reduces the enemy's dark resistance for 5 turns, and adds the dark element to the user's physical attacks for 5 turns.
When Sora faces Riku for the second time while Riku is under the possession of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] in [[Hollow Bastion]], Riku utilizes an unnamed variation of Dark Break throughout the battle that consists of him leaping into the air and plunging the [[Keyblade of People's Hearts]] into the ground a single time to hit Sora with several columns of dark flame.
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===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
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{{sleight|Riku Replica - A3|Riku Replica - A1|Riku Replica - A1}}<br>
Dark Break (KHDR) is an ability learned by Young Xehanort (KHDR). It costs 68 MP to perform. Dark Break (KHDR) deals physical damage to one enemy, reduces the enemy's dark resistance for 3 turns, and has a chance of inflicting stop for 3 turns.
While he does not have access to it in the original ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', the [[Riku Replica]] can execute a variation of Dark Break known as "Helm Split" from his second battle onward against Sora and in both of his battles against Riku in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''. The attack is based slightly on the ''Kingdom Hearts'' variation of Dark Break, as after the Riku Replica strikes his target from above, he concludes the Sleight by hitting Sora or Riku from below with several columns of dark flame.  
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===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
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During his battle with [[Roxas]] in [[The World That Never Was]], Riku is able to use an unnamed variation of Dark Break once the Oblivion Keyblade he wields starts to glow with blue energy. This version of Dark Break has a teleportation element which allows Riku to follow Roxas around the battlefield while executing his aerial strikes. The attack concludes with several columns of dark flame erupting around Riku.
Dark Break (KHIII) is an ability learned by Riku (KHIII). It costs 64 MP to perform, and has a cooldown time of 2 turns. Dark Break (KHIII) reduces one enemy's dark resistance for 3 turns.
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
 
[[Data-Riku]] can use Dark Break at any time during the final phases of his battle against [[Data-Sora]] in Hollow Bastion. The attack only consists of one aerial strike, after which Data-Riku sends several [[Bug Blox]] flying in Data-Sora's direction.
==See also==
*[[Sonic Blitz]]
*[[Flame Break]]
*[[Frost Break]]
*[[Spark Break]]
*[[Wind Break]]
*[[Shadow Break]]
*[[Drain Dive]]
*[[Poison Dive]]
*[[Spark Dive]]
 
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