Editing Formchange

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'''Formchange''' is an [[ability]] that allows the user to transform their [[Keyblade]] and access new abilities. It was first demonstrated in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' and was introduced as a gameplay mechanic in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''.

Formchanges are triggered via [[Situation Command]]s after achieving sufficient damage with a Keyblade. Certain Keyblades will also have the ability to Formchange a second time. Formchange is a mechanic that borrows cosmetic and technical concepts from [[Command Style]]s and [[Drive Form]]s both, and allows [[Sora]] to manipulate his Keyblade's form similar to the wielders from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. While in a Formchange, the user is immune to negative status effects (with the exception of [[Time Break]]) and will heal any the user is afflicted with.

 

 

Unlike Drive Forms, Formchanges do not carry over into most cutscenes.<ref>The cutscenes leading into the record player scene at [[Toy Box]], the following events with [[Rapunzel]] and the [[Chaos Carriage]] battle in [[Kingdom of Corona]], the [[Metal Troll]] and [[Catastrochorus]] battles at [[San Fransokyo]], and the battles against {{ns|Game|Master Xehanort}} in Scala ad Caelum do display the Formchange in it.</ref> Formchanges used while Sora wears his ''Kingdom Hearts II'' outfit do not change his appearance, with the exception of Rage Form.

The concept of having the Keyblade transform into different forms has existed since ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' with the [[Lingering Will]] being able to transform the [[Ends of the Earth]] Keyblade into different forms. The idea was to incorporate it into ''Kingdom Hearts III'''s gameplay to show the growth of Sora's skill as he trained and become a more masterful Keyblade wielder.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-iii-shows-sora-at-his-most-powerful/1100-6428251/ GameSpot: ''Kingdom Hearts III'' Shows Sora at His Most Powerful]</ref>

'''[[Second Form]]''' allows Sora to access his abilities from previous adventures, similar to [[Limit Form]]. The color scheme of Sora's clothing changes to resemble his ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' outfit. It is triggered by the [[Kingdom Key]], [[Starlight]], [[Midnight Blue]], [[Phantom Green]], [[Dawn Till Dusk]], [[Elemental Encoder]], [[Advent Red]], and [[Dead of Night]]. The Keyblade used determines the third level finisher: Starlight uses a finisher called "[[Ancient Light]]", which draws enemies in before releasing several Keyblades made of [[light]] to strike them, while the others use [[Ars Arcanum]] instead.

'''[[Element Form]]''' emphasizes [[magic]] and long-range attacks. Sora wears blue clothing reminiscent of [[Wisdom Form]]. Triggered by [[Shooting Star]] and [[Ever After]].

'''[[Rage Form]]''' allows Sora to channel his [[darkness]] in desperate circumstances. Sora takes on the appearance of a [[Pureblood Heartless]], similar to [[AntiForm]]. It has a chance of being triggered when Sora reaches critical health, regardless of current Keyblade. After using the command [[Riskcharge]], Sora will gain extra strength at the expense of half his current health.

 

While in his ''Kingdom Hearts II'' attire, Sora's appearance in Rage Form is identical to Antiform.

[[File:Lingering Will Fighting Styles KHIIFM.png|thumb|250px|The many Formchanges of the Lingering Will's Keyblade.]]

The [[Lingering Will]] is the first character to demonstrate Formchanges. It can Formchange the [[Ends of the Earth]] into a variety of weapons, such as a whip, a [[Keyblade Glider]], the Cannon Gun, and a drill.

[[Terra]], [[Aqua]], [[Ventus]], and [[No Heart]] can Formchange their Keyblades into [[Keyblade Glider]]s. Terra can also Formchange his Keyblade into the [[Ultima Cannon]], which [[Terra-Xehanort]] inherits, and No Heart can Formchange its Keyblade into a variety of weapons such as greaves and a shield.

[[Young Xehanort]] can Formchange [[Young Xehanort's Keyblade|his Keyblade]] into a whip and a shield during his fight against [[Riku]].

Sora's max-level [[Shotlock]]s incorporate his corresponding Keyblade's Formchanges. [[Lea]] can Formchange the [[Bond of the Blaze]] Keyblade into the [[Eternal Flames]] Chakrams. Young Xehanort also Formchanges his Keyblade into a whip during the fight against him, [[Xemnas]], and [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]. [[Master Xehanort]] can Formchange the [[χ-blade]] into cannons.

 

 

Young Xehanort's data replica can Formchange his Keyblade into a whip and a shield, and Master Xehanort's can Formchange the χ-blade into a variety of weapons, such as a whip, chakram, cannons or dual-sided blade.