Editing Dimension Link

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[[File:Ohana Beat (Ventus) KHBBS.png|thumb|250px|Ohana Beat is one of many Finish Commands available to the player through the use of D-Links.]]
The {{nihongo|'''Dimension Link'''|ディメンションリンク|Dimenshon Rinku}}, abbreviated to '''D-Link''', is a feature similar to [[summon]]ing that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. It allows the user to summon another character's power from across the worlds.

==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[Aqua]] makes three [[Wayfinder]]s, and she gives two of them to [[Terra]] and [[Ventus]] the night before she and Terra take the [[Mark of Mastery exam]]. After telling the legend behind the Wayfinder, she explains that she added some magic to the ones she made, representing an "unbreakable connection".

As the three of them journey from world to world, the bonds they make with those they meet along the way create D-Links, through the power of their Wayfinders.

==Usage==
[[File:D-Link Gauge KHBBS.png|right|thumb|The D-Link Gauge.]]
A Dimension Link can only be activated when the blue D-Link Gauge is full. The gauge is located directly above the HP gauge, and it is filled by picking up blue D-Link prizes, or by using a [[Balloon Letter]]. The protagonists can activate D-Links by pressing {{button|right}} on the D-pad and selecting an enabled link from the list. D-Links cannot be activated if there are temporary allies in the party.

Activating a D-Link immediately restores all lost HP. While the link is active, the equipped Command Deck is replaced with the deck associated with the link. Additionally, the Command Gauge changes its appearance to reflect the linked character, and a sprite of the character appears above that of the player character. Upon filling the Command Gauge, the player can use a unique Finish command. While the link is active, the D-Link Gauge decreases continuously, and the link is broken when the gauge is completely empty. Alternatively, the player can deactivate the D-Link early by selecting "Revert" from the D-Link menu, by leaving the area, or by bringing up the main menu.
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[[File:D-Link Emblem KHBBS.png|100px|thumb|left|The D-Link emblem resembles a [[Wayfinder]].]]
While the player character is using a D-Link, defeated enemies have a chance of dropping a special {{nihongo|'''emblem'''|シンボルマーク|Shinboru Māku|lit. "Symbol Mark"}} that can be collected to raise the D-Link's level, expanding its Command Deck and unlocking a unique ability, as represented by the symbols to the left of the linked companion's sprite. Bringing the link up to Level 2 expands the deck again, adds a second ability, and grants access to a more powerful Finish command. Once a D-Link has reached Level 2, any additional emblems collected simply restore the D-Link Gauge.
[[File:Menu (D-Link) KHBBS.png|thumb|right|250px|The D-Link menu allows the player to enable or disable D-Links and switch the Finish Commands equipped to them.]]
D-Links can be disabled from being used in-battle from the main menu, under "D-Links". This can be used to shorten the D-Link menu, making it easier to select the desired link quickly.

In the PSP releases of the game, the player can create custom D-Links based on their friends' characters at the [[Mirage Arena]], using the PSP's wireless connection. This feature is not present in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' release due to the removal of multiplayer. These D-Links can also be removed or replaced at player discretion. The custom D-Link will operate as a variant of the Terra, Ventus, or Aqua D-Links, depending on which character their friend is using, but its Command Deck and Finish Command will match whatever commands the friend had equipped when the D-Link was created. Regardless of level, these D-Links' sprites are an armored version of the character the friend is playing as. Like the standard Terra, Ventus, and Aqua D-Links, it can be leveled up by collecting emblems, unlocking the appropriate abilities as well as any Advanced or Ultimate commands that were part of the Command Deck. However, the player cannot use any commands that their character wouldn't be able to use in normal gameplay (e.g., Terra cannot use a [[Faith]] command within the custom deck). 
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Linked friends appear as an armored version of the character the friend is playing as-->
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==List of D-Links==
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" style="width:100%"
|-style="{{style|bbs|a}}"
!rowspan="2"|D-Link||rowspan="2"|Description||colspan="2"|Abilities||colspan="2"|Finish Commands||rowspan="2"|Unique Commands||rowspan="2"|Obtained||rowspan="2" colspan="3"|Character
|-style="{{style|bbs|b}}"
!LV 1||LV 2||LV 0-1||LV 2
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Terra KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Terra (D-Link)]]
|Rushing attacks.
|[[File:DL Sprite Terra Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Overdrive|ability}}
|[[File:DL Sprite Terra Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Auto-Block|BBS}}
|{{c|Finish|Terra}}
|[[Landbreaker]]
|—
|Clear the [[Land of Departure]]
! ||V||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Ventus KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Ventus (D-Link)]]
|Blast of wind.
|[[File:DL Sprite Ventus Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Haste]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Ventus Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Counter]]
|{{c|Finish|Ventus}}
|[[Air Dive]]
|—
|Clear the Land of Departure
!T|| ||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Aqua KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Aqua (D-Link)]]
|Magic of each element.
|[[File:DL Sprite Aqua Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Magic Deflector]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Aqua Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Life]]
|{{c|Finish|Aqua}}
|[[Magic Volley]]
|—
|Clear the Land of Departure
!T||V|| 
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Mickey KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Mickey (D-Link)]]
|HP Recovery
|[[File:DL Sprite Mickey Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Teleport]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Mickey Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double EXP]]
|[[Lightcharge]]
|[[Faithcharge]]
|[[Sign of Faith]]
|'''V:''' Defeat [[Vanitas]] at the [[Badlands]]<br>'''A:''' Defeat the [[Unversed]] at the [[Front Doors]]
! ||V||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Donald KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Donald (D-Link)]]
|Fire attacks.
|[[File:DL Sprite Donald Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Magic Boost|ability}}
|[[File:DL Sprite Donald Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Shell]]
|[[Donald Flare]]
|[[Cosmic Donald]]
|—
|Clear the [[Mysterious Tower]]
! ||V||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Goofy KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Goofy (D-Link)]]
|Charge at enemies.
|[[File:DL Sprite Goofy Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Protect]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Goofy Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Stun Boost]]
|[[Goofy Spin]]
|[[Goofy Turbo]]
|—
|Clear the Mysterious Tower
! ||V||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Snow White KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Snow White (D-Link)]]
|Unique moves for each of the dwarfs.
|[[File:DL Sprite Snow White Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Gauge Boost]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Snow White Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Quickload]]
|[[Sweet Memory]]
|[[Sweet Seven]]
|{{c|Sleepy|ability}}, {{c|Sneezy|ability}}, {{c|Grumpy|ability}}, {{c|Happy|ability}}, {{c|Dopey|ability}}, {{c|Bashful|ability}}, {{c|Doc|ability}}
|Clear [[Dwarf Woodlands]]
! ||V||A
|-
!style="width:10%"|[[File:DL Sprite Cinderella KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Cinderella (D-Link)]]
|style="width:10%"|Fairy magic.
|style="width:10%"|[[File:DL Sprite Cinderella Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Remedy]]
|style="width:10%"|[[File:DL Sprite Cinderella Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Regen]]
|style="width:10%"|[[Dream Sparkle]]
|style="width:10%"|[[Miracle Dance]]
|style="width:17%"|[[Wish Shot]], [[Wish Circle]], [[Enchanted Step]], [[Magic Mending]]
|style="width:17%"|Clear [[Castle of Dreams]]
!style="width:2%"|T||style="width:2%"|V||style="width:2%"|A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Maleficent KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Maleficent (D-Link)]]
|Fire and sleep attacks.
|[[File:DL Sprite Maleficent Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Focus Saver]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Maleficent Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Drain]]
|[[Thunderchaser]]
|[[Dragonfire]]
|—
|Reach [[Aurora's Chamber]]
!T|| || 
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Zack KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Zack (D-Link)]]
|Fiery spin attack.
|[[File:DL Sprite Zack Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Berserk|ability}}
|[[File:DL Sprite Zack Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Attack Deflector]]
|[[Hero's Entrance]]
|[[Hero's Pride]]
|—
|Clear [[Olympus Coliseum]]
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Experiment 626 KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Experiment 626 (D-Link)]]
|Thunder attacks.
|[[File:DL Sprite Experiment 626 Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Attack Boost]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Experiment 626 Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double CP]]
|[[Random Beam]]
|[[Ohana Beat]]
|—
|Clear [[Deep Space]]
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Peter Pan KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Peter Pan (D-Link)]]
|Jumping attacks.
|[[File:DL Sprite Peter Pan Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Float]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Peter Pan Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double Strike]]
|[[Swordbill]]
|[[Barrel Roll]]
|—
|Clear [[Never Land]]
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Pete KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Pete (D-Link)]]
|Spin attack that causes status effects.
|[[File:DL Sprite Pete Ability 1 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Munny Plus]]
|[[File:DL Sprite Pete Ability 2 KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Steal]]
|[[Fruit Shot]]
|[[Rumble Rave]]
|—
|Finish a Command Board game in which either the "{{c|Captain Justice|Command}}" or "{{c|Captain Dark|Command}}" special events are activated<ref>Not available in the original Japanese version.</ref>
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:DL Sprite Vanitas KHBBS.png|150px|center|link=Game:Vanitas (D-Link)]]
|Dark-based attacks.
|—
|—
|[[Last Word]]
|—
|[[Dark Spiral]], [[Dark Splicer]], [[Dark Link]]
|Available during the battle against Vanitas at the [[Dive to the Heart]]
! ||V|| 
|}

==Mirage Arena D-Links==
In the original PSP releases of ''Birth by Sleep'', players could D-Link with other players via local play within the [[Mirage Arena]] to obtain their Command Deck and Finish Commands as unique D-Links that can be used through the game. Due to a lack of a multiplayer function, this feature was removed in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' version.
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==Video==
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==Trivia==
* When using the Ventus D-Link, the [[Wayward Wind]] Keyblade sprite above the Command Gauge uses its original design from ''{{c|Birth by Sleep|video}}'', with the teeth and guard on opposite sides of the blade.

==Notes and references==
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