Editing Game:Sephiroth

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'''Sephiroth''' is an optional boss in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''. He was originally the main antagonist from ''{{ff|Final Fantasy VII}}''.

==Strategy==

Sephiroth's attacks are quite powerful, but many of them can be negated using the invincibility frames of [[Leaf Bracer]] or Sora's Special Attacks. [[Sonic Blade]] and [[Strike Raid]] are most reliable for this, and Strike Raid is particularly good at hitting Sephiroth from a distance; in ''Final Mix'', however, Sonic Blade only has invincibility frames through the first thrust. In order to provide for maximum defense and restoration, [[Second Chance]], [[Dodge Roll]], [[Superglide]], at least one [[MP Rage]], and in ''Final Mix'', [[Leaf Bracer]] should be equipped. While [[Guard]] can be used against several of Sephiroth's techniques, it is not as reliable for defense as using a Special Attack due to Sephiroth's Rapid Mow Down and Stepping Mow Down, which telegraph similarly but require different timing to successfully block. [[Curaga]] and [[Aeroga]] should be set as shortcuts, as well as several [[Elixir]]s or [[Hi-Potion]]s in order to recover from Heartless Angel. Sora should equip a Keyblade that boosts his MP and magic, such as [[Ultima Weapon]] or [[Diamond Dust]], as well as armor that boosts his HP, defense, and resistance to the Dark element, such as [[Crystal Crown]], [[Gaia Bangle]], or [[Omega Arts]]. Sephiroth's blockable techniques all have maximum recoil, so dodging or negating them is preferable to blocking unless Sora is equipped with the Ultima Weapon or [[Divine Rose]]. Sora should focus on keeping his MP up so that he can quickly heal whenever his HP gets low, and performing a Special Attack to deal damage if he has excess MP. In ''Final Mix'' and ''HD 1.5 ReMIX'', [[Hurricane Blast]], [[Slapshot]], and [[Combo Master]] are useful for dealing large amounts of damage to Sephiroth, although they do not provide the invincibility frames of a Special Attack.

Once Sephiroth's first, red HP bar is depleted, he will enter the second phase, telegraphed by him holding out his hand and saying "Come." In the second phase, Sephiroth will run instead of walk, and more frequently use Rapid Mow Down. His first action will be to cast Heartless Angel, and he will occasionally recast throughout the rest of the phase. He will also begin using Wild Dance.

Although this is easily Sephiroth's most dangerous form, the damage all of his moves can be minimized with deft dodging and usage of ''Strike Raid'' to exploit its temporary invincibility. Since he may still be landing hits on you quite often, your MP should be high throughout the phase, and healing yourself and attacking should be no trouble. As long as you can react to Sephiroth's moves quickly with the appropriate counter, you can defeat him. Focus on getting in hits whenever possible, while surviving his attacks using Curaga and ''Strike Raid'' and he will eventually be defeated.

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===''Kingdom Hearts II''===

Sora should have his Defense as high as possible, through the use of equipment such as [[Ribbon]] and [[Cosmic Arts]], or by applying [[Defense Boost]]s. [[Ultima Weapon]] and [[Circle of Life]] are useful Keyblades for their MP regeneration abilities, while [[Decisive Pumpkin]] is useful for its Combo Boost. For maximum mobility, equip Sora with [[High Jump]], [[Aerial Dodge]], [[Glide]], and [[Slide Dash]]; for defense equip [[Guard]], [[Counterguard]], [[Aerial Recovery]], [[Leaf Bracer]], [[Second Chance]], and [[Once More]], and for offense equip [[MP Haste]], [[MP Rage]], and [[Trinity Limit]]. [[Defender]], [[Combo Boost]], [[Air Combo Boost]], [[Finishing Plus]], [[Retaliating Slash]], and several [[Elixir]]s are also useful, but not as essential. [[Reflect]] and [[Cure]] should be set to shortcuts, preferably at their Reflega and Curaga levels, as well as any stocked Elixirs and, in ''Final Mix'', [[Limit Form]]'s Auto Limit.

If using [[Limit Form]], be sure to use Limits frequently (especially Sonic Rave) to attack and heal, but unless proficient in using Guard, avoid using their final blows to prevent Sephiroth from retaliating. Due to Sephiroth's speed, Strike Raid's invincibility frames may not always occur when needed, so be careful to time the attacks well.

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==Videos==

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==Notes and references==

*[[One-Winged Angel]]

*[[Fenrir]]

[[Category:Gameplay]]