Editing Game:Vanitas

  |KH3reward='''Sora:''' Max MP +5 (Keyblade Graveyard)<ref>Shared with Terra-Xehanort</ref>

  |KH3world=Land of Departure, Keyblade Graveyard

  |KH3battlefile=Enter the Darkness -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- KHIII.ogg

  |KH3battlename2=Dawn of Hope  

  |KH3reward=AP Boost

  |KH3world=Radiant Garden

  |KH3battlefile=Enter the Darkness -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- KHIII.ogg

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====Terra's scenario====

The only time Vanitas ever faces Terra in combat is during the final battle with {{ns|Game|Master Xehanort}}, during which Vanitas assists Master Xehanort in a battle against the young [[Keyblade wielder]]. During this battle, Terra has access to [[D-Link]]s, [[Shotlock]]s, and [[Command Style]]s. While clearing this boss fight without the use of these special powers and abilities is quite possible, it is recommended that Terra instead make full use of them.

It is very important that Terra immediately go on the offensive against Vanitas at the start of the battle, as he has two powerful bosses attacking him simultaneously; fortunately, only Vanitas must be defeated to progress. Vanitas will not attack often and will mainly attempt to dodge the Terra's attacks, but certain abilities such as [[Chaos Rave]] will allow Terra to stay on him. When Vanitas vanishes, [[Slide]] out of the way; if Terra does not, he will fall victim to an downward strike from Vanitas with his Keyblade. When Vanitas sinks into the ground, only visible by a moving pool of [[darkness]], immediately chain Slides together. Otherwise, Terra will be bombarded with fireballs as the boss reemerges. Vanitas may leap into the air bombarding Terra with dark lightning, or he even may shoot a single, large fireball that later splits into three homing ones. Slide can be used to dodge these attacks, as well.

Once enough HP has been depleted from Vanitas, the battle will automatically end, regardless of how much of it currently remains, but in the PS4 version, it will end when his health's completely gone. However, remember that Master Xehanort is also present during the battle, and he may strike Terra with his Keyblade or shoot a long-range, dark [[Blizzard]] spell in his direction. Master Xehanort may also combine the two attacks, assaulting Terra with a fast-paced physical combo and ending it with a Blizzard spell that can freeze Terra, leaving him open to both Vanitas and Master Xehanort's attacks.

====Ventus's scenario====

=====First battle=====

Vanitas first fights Ventus in a two-part boss battle after luring him to the Keyblade Graveyard. The first will end once enough HP has been depleted from Vanitas, or if Vanitas depletes Ventus's HP to 0, while the second begins soon afterwards. However, in the second part of the battle, Ventus has the assistance of [[Mickey Mouse]]. He will also have access to Shotlocks, Command Styles, and D-Links, increasing the easiness of winning the battle along with Ventus's normal abilities.

Vanitas at first challenges Ventus with the goal of testing his power. During the first part of the two-part battle, Ventus should go on the offensive while also following a hit-and-run strategy, using both physical and magical attacks in a balanced manner before fleeing Vanitas's close combat attacks. Vanitas may disappear during the battle, but Ventus should immediately [[Dodge Roll]], or he will fall victim to his downward strike if they do not dodge. The boss may also shoot a single, large fireball at Ventus that will soon separate into three smaller, homing fireballs after traveling forward in the his direction. Dodge Roll again can be used to avoid this attack. If Vanitas leaps into the air, he may strike Ventus with a dark lightning attack, which has a relatively long range. Dodge Roll is recommended in terms of avoiding it. lastly, Vanitas may perform a simple two-hit physical combo, an attack easily dodged with Dodge Roll.

Now that Mickey has joined Ventus in his battle with his darkness, Vanitas is forced to eliminate them both. His HP will be the same as what it was depleted to in the first part of the battle, and will also use the same battle tactics. Ventus can follow the same strategies as in the last battle to defeat Vanitas this time. In terms of Mickey fighting alongside Ventus, his physical attacks are strong, and there is no need to worry when his HP reaches 0. He will automatically revive himself in time. One major advantage to fighting with Mickey is that he will grant Ventus the usage of a powerful offensive ability, [[Burst of Faith]]. Again, continue using the same strategies as the first part of the battle, and take advantage of Mickey's presence.

=====Second battle=====

Ventus initiates the second battle with the embodiment of his darkness, after Vanitas had attempted to eliminate Aqua by ambushing her. His HP has not increased since the two-part battle, but Ventus no longer has Mickey to aid him. By now, Ventus should not need his presence. The only thing Ventus needs to worry about would be the new attacks added to Vanitas's arsenal.

=====Third battle=====

The final battle with Vanitas has come; Vanitas has entered Ventus's heart, fusing with him and creating an incomplete version of the χ-blade. This tremendous weapon has not only increased the strength of his attacks and changed those he can use, but his HP has also increased a great deal. Ventus has access to D-Links, Shotlocks, and Command Styles during this battle, so make full use of them.

Vanitas also may begin to utilize [[Dark Spiral]], a charging attack akin to [[Riku]]'s [[Dark Aura]], charging at Ventus at a fast pace multiple times, while the χ-blade cloaks him in dark energy. Dodge Roll can be used to avoid this. The attack can be predicted by the quotes "There's no escape!", or "Darkness waits!" While Ventus should continue to use a hit-and-run strategy, it is advised to use Tornado and Mine Square to interrupt Vanitas's combos while still dealing great damage to him. Physical attacks should not be used as the main offense, as this will open Ventus to Vanitas's attacks. Instead, utilize magic or other long-ranged attacks to the fullest.

* If Ventus uses Dark Link when Vanitas uses Dark Cannon or Dark Spiral, Ventus must rapidly tap {{button|x}}, {{button|c}} in Japan, to win the grapple.  

When the gauge is filled by repeated clashes, Ventus will gain access to the [[Last Word]] finish command, which he must use to finish Vanitas off once and for all. However, Ventus can miss when performing this attack, therefore timing is crucial.

====Aqua's scenario====

Aqua should go on the offensive while also following a hit-and-run strategy, using magical attacks as her primary source of dealing damage. Vanitas may disappear during the battle, so Aqua should immediately [[Cartwheel]], or fall victim to his downward strike if she does not dodge the assault. Vanitas may also shoot a single, large fireball at Aqua that will soon separate into three smaller, homing fireballs after traveling forward in the her direction. Cartwheel again can be used to avoid this attack. If Vanitas leaps into the air, he may strike Aqua with a dark lightning attack, which has a relatively long range. Cartwheel is recommended in terms of avoiding it. Lastly, Vanitas may perform a simple two-hit physical combo, an attack easily dodged with Cartwheel. In terms of offensive tactics, [[Seeker Mine]] and [[Raging Storm]] are highly recommended for use, as they will deal great damage to the boss, also interrupting his attacks. The [[Sleep]] magic command works great as it inflicts sleep status, leaving Vanitas at Aqua's mercy. Whatever physical attacks Aqua attempts should be the most powerful in her arsenal.

=====Second battle=====

Aqua should go on the offensive while also following a hit-and-run strategy, using magical attacks as their primary source of dealing damage. Vanitas may disappear during the battle, so Aqua should immediately Cartwheel, or instead will fall victim to his downward strike. The boss may also shoot a single, large fireball at Aqua that will soon separate into three smaller, homing fireballs after traveling forward in the Aqua's direction. Cartwheel again can be used to avoid this attack. If Vanitas leaps into the air, he may strike Aqua with a dark lightning attack, which has a relatively long range. Cartwheel is recommended in terms of avoiding it. Vanitas may proceed to sink into the ground, visible only as a pool of darkness that will move to Aqua's location. Unless Aqua Cartwheels away, she will be hit by several fireballs. Lastly, Vanitas may perform a simple two-hit physical combo which now adds a homing, blue, crescent-shaped wave of energy, an attack easily dodged with Cartwheel. In terms of offensive tactics, Seeker Mine and Raging Storm are highly recommended for use, as they will deal great damage to the boss, also interrupting his attacks. Whatever physical attacks the Aqua attempts should be the most powerful in her arsenal.

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{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Slash'''|連続斬り|<br>Renzokukiri}}|Weapon|Physical|—|0.5 + 1.0|◯|Performs a rushing slash, followed by a spinning slash. May also fire a crescent-shaped blade of darkness.||Blade of darkness|Physical|—|0.5|△}}

{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Shadow Dive'''|シャドウダイブ|<br>Shadou Daibu}}|Weapon|Neutral|—|1.0|X|Swings down weapon and dives into the ground, follows the opponent, then jumps out of the ground while swinging his weapon, creating a shock wave. After doing this 1-3 times, sprays flames around him on the final jump out. The flames fly in a parabolic curve and create flame pillars when they hit the ground.||Jump out|Neutral|—|2.0|X|Shock wave|Neutral|—|0.5|X|Flames|Neutral|—|0.5|X|Flame pillar|Neutral|—|1.0|X}}

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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===

====First battle====

Aqua battles Vanitas at the [[Land of Departure]]. Unlike Sora, Aqua does not have the ability to switch Keyblades nor use [[Link]]s. However, she does have access to [[Spellweaver]], Shotlocks and Grand Magic.

If Aqua is nearby, he typically cartwheels around her and uses either '''Continuous Slash''' or '''Downward Warp Slash'''.

====Second battle====

Vanitas's final stand occurs at the Keyblade Graveyard, where he and Terra-Xehanort team up to decimate the Guardians of Light. Sora has Aqua and Ventus as [[party]] members.

It is recommended to defeat Vanitas first since Terra-Xehanort's desperation attack is even more dangerous to deal with when Vanitas is around. Vanitas and Terra-Xehanort will try to blindside Sora if he remains too occupied with either opponent so keeping them both within view is crucial. Bringing Vanitas into the air for an air combo is recommended to make sure Sora's attacks are not interrupted. Fending off Terra-Xehanort should be a priority if he is attacking Sora but it is important to make sure his health does not reach 50% because that will be the period he starts using his desperation move. When that happens using long ranged attack on Vanitas, such as magic or shotlocks, is useful for adding damage to him while Aqua and/or Ventus keep him pressured. As keeping an eye on both opponents is necessary, being an opportunist is important and taking whatever opening available is key. Should Aqua or Ventus catch Vanitas in an air combo, feel free to air step over and follow up with another air combo. Keep this up and Vanitas will fall, giving the party free reign to finish off Terra-Xehanort.

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|Physical

|0.8 + 0.4

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|(shockwave)

|Physical

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|1.0

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|(icicle)

|Blizzard

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|Fire

|1.0

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|Fire

|0.3 per hit

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|0.25

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|Fire

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|(ice projectiles)

|Blizzard

|0.3 per hit

|◯

|2

|Rides upon a mass of Keyblades and attacks in the following sequence: fires a barrage of homing ice projectiles → charges opponents three times → causes the Keyblade mass to swirl around himself and launches 10 masses of them at opponents.

|(charge)

|Physical

|1.0 per hit

|△

|(launched bundles)

|Physical

|1.2 per hit

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====Data Rematch====

If Vanitas appears in the air above Sora, he is doing his triple downward slash combo. He will do three downward slashes, with the last breaking Sora's guard and leaving a cluster of ice on the ground. If Sora is hit by this third strike, he may get frozen. Block each strike, risk dodge after Sora's guard is broken, and attack. If Sora is in the air when blocking the third strike, he can perform a normal reprisal and still hit Vanitas for the punish.

If Vanitas cartwheels some distance away and casts two Fire spells, he is doing his Fire combo. For each set of two shots, the lower fireball is fast while the upper fireball is slow and will break into smaller ones after a brief moment. He will cast two sets of these, then will rapidly teleport 5 times on the left, then right, left, right, and finally left before casting one fast Fire spell. Afterwards, he will cast a quick Fire up close, teleport twice and shoot a slow-moving Fire, shoot a fast-moving Fire, do a cartwheel, and cast one final Fire spell. Block the first two sets of Fire spells, and when he starts his five-teleport sequence, keep an eye on the left and count three teleports. Just before he casts his Fire, dodge roll towards him and attack. It is also possible to block and then Airstep to him to attack instead. If this fails, quickly block the next Fire, wait a moment to guard the slow Fire and the fast one, wait for the cartwheel, and then block the final Fire.

When Vanitas' revenge value is hit, he will teleport above Sora and perform a single downward slash, which can be blocked.

If Vanitas appears on the opposite side of the stage with a dark portal, he is performing his ultimate attack. A cloud of Keyblades will emerge from the portal, and Vanitas will ride on it. From here he will fire three Blizzards, perform a blue-tinted dash at Sora, fire another three Blizzards, blue dash, fire six Blizzards, and finally perform a pink dash. The blue dashes are blockable, however the Blizzards and the pink dash are unblockable. When he starts this move, Doubleflight into the air and glide away from Vanitas, which should make the Blizzards miss. When he blue dashes, Air Slide or block to avoid it. After dodging the pink dash, enter focus and Airstep to Vanitas as he lands to attack. Alternatively, it is also possible to cancel this entire move by hitting Vanitas with Thunder when the dark portal is still visible - just keep an eye on the far edge of the stage to know when to cast.

* First combo: Two streams will go into the ground and two Vanitas shadows will attack, then a third will appear. Block the first two shadows, pause, and block the third.

* Second combo: One pink stream of Keyblades will approach, then four Vanitas shadows will strike in a slow sequence with the last one having a large white flash on its strike. Three Vanitas shadows will appear and attack in a quick sequence. Dodge the stream, carefully block the four slow shadows, then block the three quick shadows.

Due to the frequent pauses, it is usually safer to wait for the shadows to approach instead of guarding their attacks too early.

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