Editing Dodge Roll

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{{nihongo|'''Dodge Roll'''|ドッジロール|Dojji Rōru}} is a technique introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It allows the user to dodge attacks with a forward roll, during which they are invulnerable to enemy attacks. Leveling up increases the distance covered by the roll.

==Mechanics==
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In ''Kingdom Hearts'', Dodge Roll is a [[combat ability]] used by [[Sora]]. It is executed by pressing {{button|s}} and pushing {{button|lana}} in any direction, though {{button|s}} can be tapped without a direction if [[Guard]] is not equipped. It costs 1 {{AP}} to equip.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Dodge Roll is an innate movement ability that is executed by double-tapping the control pad in a direction during battle. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', it is executed by pressing {{button|s}} and can also be used outside of battle.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Dodge Roll<ref>Known as {{nihongo|'''Dodge Roll'''|スイッチロール|Suichi Rōru|lit. "Switch Roll"}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''.</ref> is a [[Reaction Command]].

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', Dodge Roll is also a [[growth ability]] that costs 3 {{AP}} to equip. It allows Sora to perform a combat roll by pressing {{button|s}}. Leveling it up increases the distance of the roll. If [[Guard]] is equipped, Dodge Roll can only be executed by also tilting {{button|lana}}, and if [[Quick Run]] is equipped, it can only be executed by quickly tapping {{button|s}}.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Dodge Roll is an [[ability panel]] that can be leveled up from '''Dodge Roll LV1''' to '''Dodge Roll LV2''' and '''Dodge Roll LV3''' by linking {{nihongo|'''Dodge Roll LV+ Ⓛ'''|ドッジアップⓁ|Dojji Appu Ⓛ|lit. "Dodge Up Ⓛ"}} panels, increasing invincibility time, rolling distance, and speed. Higher levels can also push enemies out of the character's path while rolling. It is triggered by pressing {{button|dsy}} and a direction on the control pad.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', Dodge Roll is a {{c|movement command|BBS}} exclusive to [[Ventus]]. It is activated by pressing {{button|s}} and a direction on {{button|lana}}, though {{button|s}} can be tapped without a direction if a [[Block]]-type command is not equipped. It has a maximum level of 4.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', Dodge Roll is a [[Bonus Booster]] ability that can be leveled up from '''Dodge Roll Lv.1''' to '''Dodge Roll Lv.2'''. It is triggered by pressing {{button|dsy}} and holding a direction on the control pad, though {{button|dsy}} can be tapped without a direction if a [[Block]]-type command is not equipped.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dodge Roll is a {{c|movement command|DDD}} that is triggered by moving {{button|3dsana}} and pressing {{button|dsy}} ({{button|s}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]''), though the button can be tapped without a direction if a [[Block]]-type command is not equipped. It can be used to initiate [[Flowmotion]]. Sora's version is identical to previous games, while Riku's is similar to his [[High-Speed Step]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''. 

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Dodge Roll is a [[mobility ability]] activated by pressing {{button|square}}/{{button|dsx}} while moving.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]'', some characters may execute a Dodge Roll to evade the cinematic attack after a Dark Zone in a boss battle. Depending on the player's performance in the Dark Zone, it may fail to activate, causing the player to take damage.

==Learning Dodge Roll==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
*Sora learns Dodge Roll after defeating the [[Guard Armor]] in the [[Third District]].

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
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*Sora has Dodge Roll as a default ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*Sora can use Dodge Roll as a Reaction Command against [[Minute Bomb]]s.

===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
*Limit Form has Dodge Roll LV1 as a default ability.
*Sora learns Dodge Roll LV1 after leveling Limit Form to level 3.
*Limit Form learns Dodge Roll LV2 at level 3.
*Sora learns Dodge Roll LV2 after leveling Limit Form to level 5.
*Limit Form learns Dodge Roll LV3 at level 5.
*Sora learns Dodge Roll LV3 after leveling Limit Form to level 7.
*Limit Form learns Dodge Roll MAX at level 7.

===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
*[[File:Dodge Roll KHD.png]] '''Dodge Roll''' is a clear bonus for [[Mission 05]].
*[[File:Dodge Roll KHD.png]] '''Dodge Roll ③''' is a clear bonus for [[Mission 51]].
*[[File:Dodge Roll LV+ KHD.png]] '''Dodge Roll LV+ Ⓛ''' can be purchased for 600 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent [[Rank]].

====Panels that link to Dodge Roll====
*[[File:Dodge Rush KHD.png]] '''[[Dodge Rush Ⓛ]]''': Allows you to knock enemies aside when you perform a dodge roll.
*[[File:Dodging Deflect KHD.png]] '''[[Dodging Deflect Ⓛ]]''': Allows you to bounce back enemy attacks when you perform a dodge roll.
*[[File:Dodge Combo KHD.png]] '''[[Dodge Combo Ⓛ]]''': Allows you to transition swiftly from a dodge roll back to the offensive.
*[[File:Auto-Dodge KHD.png]] '''[[Auto-Dodge Ⓛ]]''': Allows you to automatically avoid enemy attacks sometimes.

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*Ventus has Dodge Roll as an initial command.
*Ventus can purchase Dodge Roll for 200 munny.

===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
*[[Data-Sora]] learns and levels up Dodge Roll by linking the CPU to the respective [[Bonus Booster]]s in the first and seventh sections of the [[Stat Matrix]].

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*Sora and Riku have Dodge Roll as an initial command.

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*Sora has Dodge Roll as a default ability.
*Ventus has Dodge Roll as a default ability as a party member.

===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
*Sora can use Dodge Roll by default.
*[[Donald]] can use Dodge Roll by default.
*[[Goofy]] can use Dodge Roll by default.
*[[Roxas]] can use Dodge Roll by default.
*[[Xion]] can use Dodge Roll by default.
*Ventus can use Dodge Roll by default.

==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' manga===
In the {{c|Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories|manga|''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' manga}}, Sora {{W|Fourth Wall|breaks the fourth wall}} by asking if the loss of all of his abilities has turned Dodge Roll into a regular somersault.

==See also==
*[[High-Speed Step]]
*[[Thunder Roll]]
*[[Dark Roll]]
*[[Slide Roll]]
*[[Slide]]
**[[Homing Slide]]
**[[Shadow Slide]]
*[[Air Slide]]
**[[Sonic Impact]]
**[[Double Impact]]
**[[Ice Slide]]
*[[Cartwheel]]
**[[Firewheel]]

==Notes and references==
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[[Category:Kingdom Hearts abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts coded abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Action commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Action commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts III abilities]]