Eldritch Esoterica

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Eldritch Esoterica
"A weapon that performs extremely well in midair. Outstanding for taking on fliers."
Japanese		陰陽の大全集
Rōmaji		In'yō no Taizenshū
Translation		Yin Yang Collection
Stats
Strength				Magic
Base	Unit	Ultima		Base	Unit
+69	+1	+31		+0	+1
Defense		Crit Rate		Crit Bonus
Base	Unit	Base	Unit	Base	Unit
+0	+1	+6	+1	+5	+2
Attack Speed		Approach Speed
		Ground		Air
1.0		1.0		1.0
Abilities
1: Chain Power 2: Aero Finish 3: Combo-Air Slide
Obtained
Ominous Gear ④ (Zexion)

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Eldritch Esoterica+
"Upgraded Eldritch Esoterica. Performs extremely well in midair. Outstanding for taking on fliers."
Japanese		陰陽の大全集+
Rōmaji		In'yō no Taizenshū
Translation		Yin Yang Collection+
Stats
Strength				Magic
Base	Unit	Ultima		Base	Unit
+87	+1	+15		+0	+1
Defense		Crit Rate		Crit Bonus
Base	Unit	Base	Unit	Base	Unit
+0	+1	+6	+1	+6	+2
Attack Speed		Approach Speed
		Ground		Air
1.0		1.0		1.0
Abilities
1: Combo Boost 2: Aero Finish 3: Combo-Jump
Obtained
Ominous Gear+ ④ (Zexion)

The Eldritch Esoterica is a Lexicon that can be wielded by Zexion in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It can be upgraded to the Eldritch Esoterica+.

Design

The Eldritch Esoterica lexicon is rectangular with covers that curve upward slightly at the ends. The spine of the book sports a white oval with a pale green symbol comprised of three spikes at the top and bottom. Both covers are decorated by a large, blue heart-shaped symbol with a pale green outline. The rest of the lexicon is black.

"Eldritch" can mean "supernatural", "weird", or "eerie". "Esoterica" can refer to things that are impractical, understood by few, or private. A collection is a group of related objects or information. "Yin Yang" is a Chinese philosophical concept of spiritual balance.

Gameplay

Eldritch Esoterica's ground combo begins with a downward slash, followed by a leftward/rightward swipe. Zexion then places the lexicon on the ground and slams it closed on enemies. For the combo finisher, Zexion sends a bird-like illusion, similarly colored to the Taboo Text, hurtling toward enemies.

Eldritch Esoterica's air combo consists of a downward slash, an upward slash, and finally Zexion sends a bird-like illusion hurtling toward enemies.

When Eldritch Esoterica contacts an enemy, a periwinkle blue circle bursts out along with white feathers.

Combos
Ground Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? (Ground) Vertical Swing Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Ground) Left-Right Swing Hit 1 0.5 X X X Hit 2 0.63 X X X (Ground) Launch Hit 1 0.88 X X X (Ground) Bird Shape Rush Hit 1 1.0 X X ◯ Hit 2 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯ Hit 3 1.0 X X ◯		Air Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? (Air) Downswing Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Air) Upswing Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Air) Bird Shape Rush Hit 1 1.0 X X ◯ Hit 2 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯ Hit 3 1.0 X X ◯