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'''[[Vexen]]''' is fought as a boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''. First appearing to [[Riku]] in hopes of recruiting him to help accomplish his goals, Vexen instead was defeated and obtained valuable combat data he would later use to test Riku and even [[Sora]] in the form of the [[Riku Replica]]. His "product of pure research" dubbed a failure by [[Marluxia]], Vexen later appeared before Sora to prove himself and his strength to his traitorous fellow [[Nobody]]. He then craftily lured Sora to the memory-based [[Twilight Town]] for a second battle, hoping to ruin the rebellious Marluxia, [[Axel]], and [[Larxene]]'s plans to take over the [[Organization]] at the same time. This attempt led to Vexen's own elimination, however, at Axel's hand, the Nobody appearing to Sora a year after these events transpired as both an [[Absent Silhouette]] and a Data Rematch.
'''[[Vexen]]''' is fought as a boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''. First appearing to [[Riku]] in hopes of recruiting him to help accomplish his goals, Vexen instead was defeated and obtained valuable combat data he would later use to test Riku and even [[Sora]] in the form of the [[Riku Replica]]. His "product of pure research" dubbed a failure by [[Marluxia]], Vexen later appeared before Sora to prove himself and his strength to his traitorous fellow [[Nobody]]. He then craftily lured Sora to the memory-based [[Twilight Town]] for a second battle, hoping to ruin the rebellious Marluxia, [[Axel]], and [[Larxene]]'s plans to take over the Organization at the same time. This attempt led to Vexen's own elimination, however, at Axel's hand, the Nobody appearing to Sora a year after these events transpired as both an [[Absent Silhouette]] and a Data Replica.
 
==Strategy==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===


==Strategies==
===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
====First battle====
====First battle====
At the beginning of the battle, Sora should immediately begin to attack Vexen, but take note that he will Guard against all frontal attacks and must be hit from behind. Be careful not to abuse [[Sleight]]s, as this will rapidly deplete the number of usable {{c|Cards|com}} in Sora's deck, possibly making Vexen's attacks harder or nearly impossible to [[Card Break]]. Any [[Friend Cards]] should be saved for Sleights or singular usage if they are of high value. It may be wise to equip the [[Enemy Card]] [[Oogie Boogie]], [[Captain Hook]], [[Jafar]], or [[Maleficent]] cards. Each of these will either make attacking Vexen easier or aid Sora in terms of [[HP]] and survival. Sora should also use the [[Fire Raid]] sleight by stocking one [[Fire]] and two attack cards, boosted by the [[Red Nocturne]] card to do heavy damage on Vexen. When the latter is used from a certain distance, it may land extra hits for more damage.
At the beginning of the battle, the player should immediately begin to attack Vexen, but one must also take note of the fact that the boss will Guard against all frontal attacks. Thus, he must be hit from behind. One also should be careful not to abuse [[Sleights]], as this will rapidly deplete the number of usable cards in Sora's deck, possibly making Vexen's attacks harder or nearly impossible to Card Break. Any Friend Cards should be saved for usage in Sleights or singular usage if they are of high value, should this occur. In terms of what [[Enemy Cards]] to bring into the battle, the player might wish to consider the [[Oogie Boogie]], [[Captain Hook]], [[Jafar]], or [[Maleficent]] Cards. Each of these will either make attacking Vexen easier or aid Sora in terms of HP and survival.


Should Vexen activate an [[Attack Card]], he will perform a single slash with his [[Frozen Pride]]. This can be dodged with simple run or [[Dodge Roll]]. If Vexen plays a [[magic card]], he'll shoot a Blizzara spell at Sora. This attack is easily dodged, especially with Dodge Roll. Vexen will also only have access to one Sleight, Freeze. When this sleight is executed, Vexen will attempt to freeze Sora in a block of ice, slowly dealing damage to Sora as he's trapped. A well-timed run or Dodge Roll can be used to avoid the ice block, but should Sora get captured, he will have to struggle by pressing the directional inputs for the ice to break. Vexen repeats these tactics throughout the battle, so the same strategies can be used each time.
Should Vexen activate an [[Attack Card]], he will perform a single slash with his Frozen Pride. This can be dodged with a simple run or even Dodge Roll. If Vexen plays a Magic Card, he'll shoot a Blizzara spell at Sora. This attack is easily dodged, especially with Dodge Roll. Vexen will also only have access to one Sleight, Freeze. When this Sleight is executed, the boss will attempt to freeze Sora in a block of ice, damage slowly being dealt to Sora as he's trapped. A well-timed run or Dodge Roll can be used to avoid the ice block, but should Sora get captured, the player will have to wait for the ice to break. Vexen will repeat these tactics throughout the battle, so the same strategies can be used each time. Attack Vexen from behind enough times or bombard him with magic Sleights, and he'll fall rather quickly.


====Second battle====
====Second battle====
During the second battle with Vexen his HP remains the same, but he now has new sleights to use against Sora. The Blizzara and slash attack will return, as well as the Freeze sleight. The same strategies can be used to avoid them. The same enemy cards used to help Sora win the first battle with Vexen will likely be useful in this battle as well.
During the second battle with Vexen, the gloves are off. While his HP remains the same, the boss now has new Sleights to use against Sora. The Blizzara and slash attack will return, as well as the Freeze Sleight. The same strategies can be used to avoid them. The same Enemy Cards used to help Sora win the first battle with Vexen most likely will be useful in this battle, as well.


The first of Vexen's new sleights is Iceburn. This sleight causes Vexen to create pools of slippery ice on random areas of the battlefield. When Sora steps on them, his speed will be reduced and he will merely trip. Careful maneuvering can be used to avoid the ice pools. Vexen also may use Ice Needles, a sleight that causes icicles to rise from the ground as they follow Sora. These icicles will not stop until they hit or until the Sleight runs its course, so it is best to keep at a constant run to avoid the icicles. He is also able to revive himself once using his Vexen Enemy Card, but this can be avoided by using the [[Parasite Cage]] enemy card.
The first of Vexen's new Sleights is Ice Burn. This Sleight, when utilized, causes the boss to create pools of slippery ice on random areas of the battlefield. When Sora steps on them, his speed will be reduced, and he will merely trip. Careful maneuvering can be used to avoid the ice pools. Vexen also may use Ice Needles, a Sleight that causes icicles to rise from the ground as they follow Sora. These icicles will not stop until they hit or until the Sleight runs its course, so it is best the player keep at a constant run to avoid the icicles. Aside from these two new Sleights, the second battle with Vexen will be fairly straight forward. His most annoying trick, however, reviving ability granted by his Vexen Enemy Card. While this will increase the length of the battle, this unique Enemy Card shall be the prize for Vexen's defeat.
 
The same strategy of using Fire-based attacks and sleights can be used.


====''Reverse/Rebirth''====
====''Reverse/Rebirth''====
The battle against Vexen in ''Reverse/Rebirth'' is mostly similar to Sora's second battle, but Vexen has access to a new sleight, Diamond Dust, which creates an ice storm that covers the entire battlefield. It is important to Card Break this sleight in order to avoid it, but overall, Vexen can easily be defeated using [[Dark Mode]]'s powerful attacks. Vexen is also able to revive himself once using his Vexen Enemy Card, but this can be avoided by using the [[Parasite Cage]] enemy card, if Riku has visited [[Monstro]] before this battle.
The battle against Vexen in ''Reverse/Rebirth'' mode will be nearly identical to the boss's second battle with Sora in every aspect. The only differences will be Riku's greater power and speed overall, the presence of HP-restoring [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] Friend Cards, and the deadly Sleights allowed because of [[Dark Mode]]. Vexen lastly has access to a new Sleight, Diamond Dust. During this Sleight's execution, Vexen will create an ice storm that covers the entire battlefield. Simply Card Break him to avoid the attack. While Riku's movements and abilities are slightly different than Sora's, the strategies for obtaining victory are the same. Simply wait for Riku to enter Dark Mode and use its powerful attacks and Sleights whenever possible. King Mickey Cards will restore a great deal of HP, so this should be of no concern during the battle to the player. If one is patient and careful, Vexen will fall.
;Deck
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{{CoMDeck
|card1=Vexen - A
|l1=Vexen
|v10=3|v11=3|v12=1|v13=3|v17=1|v18=2|v19=3
|card2=Vexen - M
|l2=Vexen
|v20=3|v21=2|v22=3|v23=1|v27=3|v28=2|v29=3
|card3=Mega-Ether
|v32=1|v33=1|v34=1|v35=1|v36=1
|card4=Elixir
|v40=1|v41=1|v45=1|v47=1|v48=1|v49=1
|enem1=Vexen
|enem2=Blue Rhapsody
|enem3=Air Pirate
|com=*
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|Riku}}
{{CoMDeck
|card1=Vexen - A
|l1=Vexen
|v10=3|v11=2|v12=1|v17=1|v18=2|v19=3
|card2=Vexen - M
|l2=Vexen
|v20=3|v21=2|v22=1|v27=1|v28=2|v29=3
|card3=Mega-Ether
|v34=1|v35=1
|card4=Elixir
|v40=1|v41=1|v48=1|v49=1
|enem1=Vexen
|enem2=Blue Rhapsody
|enem3=Air Pirate
|com=*
}}
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;Attacks
{{atk-o|com}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Blow'''|シールドブロウ|<br>Shīrudo Burou}}|Physical|—|x0.8|{{sleight|Vexen - A|com=*}}|Vexen strikes with his shield while gliding forward.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Blizzara'''|ブリザラ|<br>Burizara}}|Ice|—|x1.0|{{sleight|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Vexen emits cold air that flies in a parabolic curve. When the cold air hits a target or the ground, it turns into crystal.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''{{c|Freeze|ability}}'''|フリーズ|<br>Furīzu}}|—|Freeze (5s{{Note|Duration can be shortened by pressing buttons.}})|1 HP damage every 8/60 seconds|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Vexen generates an ice block at the opponent's location.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Ice Needle'''|アイスニードル|<br>Aisu Nīdoru}}|Ice|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Ice needles appear from the ground one after another, tracking the opponent. The attack stops early once it hits.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Iceburn'''|アイスバーン|<br>Aisubān}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - A|com=*}}|Used only against Sora in the second fight. Vexen freezes the ground in three places. When Sora moves over the frozen ground, he slips and falls.|The frozen ground spots disappear 10 to 20 seconds after the sleight, depending on their size. Whenever Vexen uses Iceburn again, the new frozen ground spots replace the previous ones if present.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''{{c|Diamond Dust|ability}}'''|ダイヤモンドダスト|<br>Daiyamondo Dasuto}}|—|—|1 HP damage every 15/60 seconds|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Used only against Riku. Vexen summons a blizzard that gradually reduces Riku's HP for 4 seconds.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Mega-Ether'''|メガエーテル|<br>Mega Ēteru}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Mega-Ether|com=*}}|Instantly reloads all Magic Cards.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Elixir'''|エリックサー|<br>Erikkusā}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Elixir|com=*}}|Instantly reloads all Attack Cards and Magic Cards.}}
{{atk-c|com}}


===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
[[File:Versus Vexen 1 KHRECOM.png|thumb|right|Vexen in the first fights in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.]]
====First battle====
====First battle====
In comparison to the other bosses Sora has faced thus far, Vexen will be the most difficult to overcome. He has a great amount of HP, and the fact that he blocks all frontal attacks can make landing a perfect combo a difficult task. Keep in mind Card Breaking him lowers his guard, as well as when he moves. He also absorbs all Blizzard-attributed attacks, so it is important not to bring any Blizzard cards into the battle. As he has a one fourth chance of casting Blizzard, save all [[Donald]] Friend Cards for a [[Wild Crush]] sleight. Bring a couple high-valued item cards into the battle to restore all used cards to Sora's deck, as well as a few [[Cure]] cards for the possible Curaga sleight. Consider bringing the Red Nocturne (if approaching Vexen with a Fire-based deck), Jafar, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, or Captain Hook enemy cards into the battle, as well. Unlike the original ''Chain of Memories'', he has a normal damage resistance from Fire-based attacks, but like in most boss battles, the sheer repetitive use of Firaga with Red Nocturne and Xigbar boost is a reliable strategy.
In comparison to the other bosses Sora has faced thus far, Vexen will be the most difficult to overcome. He has a great amount of HP, and the fact that he blocks all frontal attacks can make landing a perfect combo a difficult task. He also absorbs all Blizzard-attributed attacks, so it is important that the player not bring any Blizzard cards into the battle. As he has a one fourth chance of casting Blizzard, the player may wish to save all Donald Friend Cards for use in a Wild Crush Sleight. Vexen has a strong vulnerability to Fire-attributed attacks, so be sure to equip Sora with a deck that will allow the usage of Fire-based abilities such as Firaga, Firaga Burst, and Mega Flare. Bring a couple high-valued Item Cards into the battle to restore all used cards to Sora's deck, as well as a few Cure cards for the possible Curaga Sleight, and Sora should proceed through the battle with flying colors. The player lastly may wish to consider bringing the Red Nocturne (if one wishes to approach Vexen with a Fire-based deck), Jafar, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, or Captain Hook Enemy Cards into the battle, as well.


Following a hit-and-run strategy may be the best option win this battle. Vexen may attempt a slashing combo that ends when he causes an icicle to rise from the ground below Sora, which can easily be dodged with Dodge Roll. Sora can Card Break the attack, causing Vexen to lower his Shield, this not only opens him up to more damage but also is one few instances where he can be hit from the front. Attack Vexen when he is either reloading his deck, in a non-offensive setting, or after he is Card Broken. Otherwise, it is best to keep Sora on the move. Vexen may attempt to shoot a homing shard of ice at Sora when he activates a magic card, but with careful timing, Dodge Roll can be used to avoid this attack. Vexen will only have access to two sleights during the battle, both of which can be easily avoided. The first is Freeze, Vexen will attempt to encase Sora in a block of ice so he can rush forward for a slash attack. Dodge Roll or a Card Break is the best way to prevent this attack. Vexen's Ice Needles sleight, however, is a bit trickier to avoid. Sora can Card Break the sleight, but if he is out of zero cards or doesn't have a sleight with a higher value, he can either Dodge Roll or keep at a simple run as the icicles chase him. The sleight will eventually end once it's run its course. Be careful that the attack is nigh unavoidable if the game is on 60 FPS and above, due to an oversight.
In terms of the battle itself, the player should follow a hit-and-run strategy. Vexen may attempt a slashing combo that ends when he causes an icicle to rise from the ground below Sora, but this can be easily dodged with Dodge Roll. One also can Card Break the attack, causing Vexen to lower his Shield, this not only opening him up to more damage but also being one of the only instances where he can be hit from the front. Show Vexen no mercy when he is either reloading his deck, in a non-offensive setting, or after he is Card Broken. Otherwise, it is best to keep Sora on the move. Vexen may attempt to shoot a homing shard of ice at Sora when he activates a Magic Card, but Dodge Roll, if one has careful timing, again can be used to avoid this attack. The boss will only have access to two Sleights during the battle, as well, both of these easily avoided. The first of Vexen's Sleights being Freeze, he will attempt to encase Sora in a block of ice so he can rush forward for a slash attack. Dodge Roll or a Card Break is the best way to prevent to attack. Vexen's Ice Needles Sleight, however, is a bit trickier to avoid. While one can Card Break the Sleight, if one finds that Sora is out of zero cards or doesn't have a Sleight with a higher value, he can either Dodge Roll or keep at a simple run as the icicles follow him around. The Sleight will either end once it's run its course or after it hits Sora.


The battle against Vexen should not be that much of a challenge. Be sure to heal if necessary, use any item cards in Sora's deck to restore used cards, and utilize the special abilities granted by any enemy cards to the fullest.
The battle against Vexen should not be that much of a challenge. So long as one doesn't abuse Sleights, isn't reckless, and brings a reliable deck into the battle, Vexen should fall relatively quickly. Be sure to heal if necessary, use any Item Cards in Sora's deck to restore used cards, and utilize the special abilities granted by any Enemy Cards to the fullest. Be patient and use careful timing when dodging the boss's attacks, as well.


====Second battle====
====Second battle====
[[File:Versus Vexen 2 KHRECOM.png|thumb|right|Vexen fights Sora for the second time in the facsimile of Twilight Town in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.]]
The second battle against Vexen is just as, if not more, difficult as the first battle. The boss will use the same attacks and Sleights, so the same strategies can be used again to avoid them. Sora also should use the same deck he used during the first battle for the best chance of success, granted more cards can be added if Sora has increased his CP through battling Heartless before the battle. The only differences in this battle will be Vexen's two new Enemy Cards, the Air Pirate and Vexen, and a dangerous new Sleight. This new Sleight, Slide Break, will cause Vexen to elongate his Shield, increasing his attack range. He will then attempt to strike Sora twice before slamming the Shield down on the ground, creating an icy shockwave. Either Card Break the attack or chain several Dodge Rolls together to avoid it. While the Air Pirate Enemy Card will prevent Sora from Card Breaking Vexen's Item Cards, the Vexen Enemy Card has a particularly annoying ability. When it is used, Vexen will revive himself a single time after his first defeat, a great deal of HP restored to him. This will greatly increase the length of this all ready tedious battle, but do not fret, as the Vexen Enemy Card and its reviving capabilities will be Sora's prize for victory. As always, know when to heal, attack, and dodge. Be sure not to abuse Sleights and to use Enemy Cards wisely, and Vexen should fall in due time with only moderate difficulty.
The second battle against Vexen is just as difficult as the first battle. He will use the same attacks and sleights, so the same strategies can be used again to avoid them. Sora also should use the same deck he used during the first battle for the best chance of success, granted more cards can be added if Sora has increased his CP. The only differences in this battle will be Vexen's two new enemy cards, the [[Air Pirate]] and Vexen, and a dangerous new sleight. This new sleight, Slide Break, has Vexen elongate his Shield and increase his attack range. He will then attempt to strike Sora twice before slamming the Shield down on the ground, creating an icy shockwave. Either Card Break the attack or chain several Dodge Rolls together to avoid it. Vexen uses his Enemy Cards in a fixed order: once he has used up his Blue Rhapsody Card, he uses his Air Pirate enemy card which prevents Sora from Card Breaking Vexen's [[item cards]], then uses his own enemy card afterwards in the fight, healing Vexen by 25% of his HP (which is almost two HP bars on difficulties above Beginner) once his HP hit 0. This is most likely avoidable due to how late he starts using it.


====''Reverse/Rebirth''====
====''Reverse/Rebirth''====
The battle against Vexen in ''Re:Chain of Memories'' is nearly identical to the battle in the original ''Chain of Memories''. Beware of his Diamond Dust sleight, which is now more powerful, can quickly put an end to Riku's Dark Mode, and has an even more powerful finisher at the end if not card broken in time. Just like the second fight in Sora's story, Vexen uses his Enemy Cards in a fixed order. The use of his own card can be avoided for the same reason as mentioned in Sora's second battle. In the event he does use it, he will recover 25% of his HP (which is this time around one HP bar and a third on difficulties above Beginner) once his HP drops to 0.
The battle against Vexen in ''Reverse/Rebirth'' mode will be nearly identical to the boss's second battle with Sora in every aspect. The only differences will be Riku's greater power and speed overall, the presence of HP-restoring King Mickey Friend Cards, and the deadly Sleights allowed because of Dark Mode. Vexen lastly has access to a new Sleight, Diamond Dust. During this Sleight's execution, Vexen will create an ice storm that covers the entire battlefield. Simply Card Break him to avoid the attack. While Riku's movements and abilities are slightly different than Sora's, the strategies for obtaining victory are the same. Simply wait for Riku to enter Dark Mode and use its powerful attacks and Sleights whenever possible. King Mickey Cards will restore a great deal of HP, so this should be of no concern during the battle to the player. The player also may wish to stock King Mickey Cards with two Soul Eater Cards to perform either the Holy or Inverse Burst (depending on if Riku is in Dark Mode or not) Sleight. This Sleight, when executed, will allow Riku and Mickey to fire several spheres of light or darkness energy at Vexen, the attack having a long range and able to hit multiple times if not Card Broken. Riku also will be able to perform Card Duels, success allowing him to perform the powerful Maelstrom or Dark Maelstrom Sleights. If one is patient and careful, Vexen will fall.
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===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the absence of cards completely changes Vexen's attack style. Fought as an Absent Silhouette, Sora must conquer the phantom version of this Nobody with Donald and Goofy at his side.
 
At the start of the battle, Vexen's Absent Silhouette will surround Sora in a stream of data. In a flash of light, the player will find Sora trapped within a massive block of ice. Rapidly press {{Button|t}} to set him free. Vexen's Absent Silhouette will then most likely attempt to hit Sora with twin, large snowflakes as they quickly spin around him. Dodge Roll multiple times or use Reflega to avoid the attack. The player can then attack the HP bar of the boss's Frozen Pride Shield. Depleting the weapon's HP will not only lower the boss's defenses, but it will also allow Sora to attack Vexen's Absent Silhouette himself. The player should use caution, however, for if the purple Data Bar at the top left of the screen should fill as Sora stands in the homing data stream Vexen's Absent Silhouette summoned at the start of the battle, a Clone Sora with its own HP bars to deplete will attack. This is merely a distraction method, but the Anti-Sora's attacks are powerful, and this power and its HP will only increase as the Data Bar fills from zero to five over the course of the battle. Thus, the player should make the Anti-Sora the first target. Otherwise, most combos the player attempts to use against Vexen will most likely be interrupted. Defeating a Clone Sora will relinquish MP orbs to restore any MP Sora has used up. One can then continue to hammer Vexen's Absent Silhouette with physical combos or even Fire spells. Should one attempt an aerial combo, however, the player must prepare for Vexen's Absent Silhouette to counter by shooting an icicle up from below Sora to halt the onslaught. Vexen will only use attacks the player has previously seen for the rest of the battle, so one should utilize the same strategies to avoid them as before.
 
All in all, the battle against Vexen's Absent Silhouette is not exceedingly difficult. One simply must, as with all boss battles, have patience. The player also should know when to dodge and to heal. Defeating any Clone Soras the boss creates should also become the first priority as soon as they spawn. The fact that the player must break through a constantly refilled HP bar just to get to the boss may be tedious, but a surprising amount of HP can be depleted before the Frozen Pride returns to Vexen's Absent Silhouette if one combines the usage of Fire spells with Sora's most powerful physical combos. The player should immediately go into Wisdom Form if they wish to attack Vexen with Fire or its upgrades, since this will boost the spell's power. An Ether should be used right before Sora's MP hits zero rather than afterwards. This will increase the amount of Fire spells that can be launched before Sora reverts to normal. Keep this up, and Vexen's Absent Silhouette will fall in due time.
 
===Data Rematch===
The battle against Vexen's Data Replica will flow quite similarly to the battle against his Absent Silhouette. The only differences will be the amount of HP the boss has, the pattern in which he uses his attacks, and a deadly new ability that allows Vexen's Data Replica to summon large chunks of ice that will rotate around him and even rush at Sora before the boss creates a massive icicle. Comet is a good way to avoid this attack, so long as one continues to hit the boss throughout its execution and uses an Ether right after Comet ends, thus allowing it another immediate use to counter the boss's lengthy ability. In short and aside from these minor differences, the battle against this Data Replica should not be difficult. All the player must do is recall the strategy used in the Absent Silhouette. Sora also should be of a relatively high level, using spells such as Curaga and Reflega, as well as Drive Forms and a powerful Keyblade such as the Bond of Flame (this will make Fire spells even more effective, along with any power boosts granted to them by Wisdom Form). Defeat Vexen's Data Replica, and a Lost Illusion will be obtained.
 
==Deck Statistics==
===Card types===
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|- bgcolor="#87CEEB"
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Attack Card'''
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Magic Card'''
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Item Card A'''
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Item Card B'''
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Enemy Card A'''
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Enemy Card B'''
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Enemy Card C'''
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|<center>[[File:Vexen - A (card).png|90px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:Vexen - M (card).png|90px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:Mega-Ether (card).png|90px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:Elixir (card).png|90px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:Blue Rhapsody (card).png|90px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:Vexen (card).png|90px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:Air Pirate (card).png|90px]]</center>
|}
 
===Card values===
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;Reverse/Rebirth
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;Attacks
{{atk-o|com}}
{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Shield Blow'''|シールドブロウ|<br>Shīrudo Burou}}|Shield|Physical|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Vexen - A}}|Vexen swings his shield twice while moving forward, before generating a pillar of ice in front of him. The ice pillar remains for a while, even after a Card Break.||Ice pillar|Ice|—|x1.0|com=*}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Blizzara'''|ブリザラ|<br>Burizara}}|Ice|—|x1.0|{{sleight|Vexen - M}}|Vexen fires a homing ice bullet from his right hand. Can be avoided by dodging towards Vexen the moment he fires.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Ice Needle'''|アイスニードル|<br>Aisu Nīdoru}}|Ice|—|x1.0|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - M}}|Vexen protects himself with an ice barrier, while generating ice needles from the ground that follow Sora or Riku 20 times. During Sora's first battle, Vexen only uses it when he has less than 40% of his HP remaining.|While they can be dodged by simply running or using Dodge Roll in the PS2 and PS3 versions, a coding error caused by a shift in framerate to 60FPS means that the needles are nigh-impossible to dodge on ground level in the PS4 version onward, requiring to use Glide to avoid it for a short amount of time; however, setting the framerate to 30FPS on the PC version makes it dodgeable again.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''{{c|Freeze|ability}}'''|フリーズ|<br>Furīzu}}|Ice|Ice block: Freeze<ref>If Sora gets hit by the ice block while able to be stunned by ice, he won't be afflicted by Freeze, only by Stun.<!--Not mentioning Riku because he has no mean to get an Enemy Card with such effect when facing Vexen. This effect implies that the stun status cancels the freeze status, plus, the damage from the ice block remains the same as the shield blow, implying that thawing Sora out of the Freeze status doesn't deal damage, unlike Sora's sleight.--></ref>|x1.5|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - A}}|Vexen generates an ice block at Sora or Riku's location. When it hits, he swings his shield to attack. The ice block can be avoided by dodging the moment Vexen raises his right hand (Riku cannot avoid it while in Dark Mode).}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Slide Break'''|スライドブレイク|<br>Suraido Bureiku}}|Ice|—|x2.0|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - A}}|Only used during Sora's second battle, when Vexen has less than 40% of his HP remaining. Vexen elongates his shield with ice, then rapidly approaches and slashes his shield twice, before swinging his shield down and releasing cold air around it. All attacks can be avoided with Dodge Roll.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''{{c|Diamond Dust|ability}}'''|ダイヤモンドダスト|<br>Daiyamondo Dasuto}}|Ice|—|x2.5<ref>The damage dealt by the constant blizzard is inferior to that of the cold air used at the end of the sleight.</ref><!--Specify whether this power multiplier is about the cold air at the end of the sleight or the constant blizzard before it, and split the stats in two if needed, akin to Shield Blow. From what can be seen in in-game screenshots, the blizzard's damage is lower than that of the cold air, and is around the same as the Freeze sleight.-->|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - M}}|Only used against Riku, when Vexen has less than 40% of his HP remaining. Vexen envelops the entire arena in a blizzard that hits 5 times, then sends cold air around the area. The blizzard cannot be avoided.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Mega-Ether'''|メガエーテル|<br>Mega Ēteru}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Mega-Ether}}|Instantly reloads all Magic Cards, including normally unreloadable cards.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Elixir'''|エリックサー|<br>Erikkusā}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Elixir}}|Instantly reloads all Attack Cards and Magic Cards, including normally unreloadable cards.}}
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===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
===Sleights and attacks===
====Absent Silhouette====
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[[File:Versus Vexen's Absent Silhouette KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Vexen's Absent Silhouette engaging in combat.]]
|- bgcolor="#87CEEB"
Vexen appears as an Absent Silhouette and due to the absence of cards his attack style completely changes. Vexen has two HP bars; his main one, and the initial one on his shield which levitates in front of him. The shield itself unlike in the ''Chain of Memories'' games no longer counts as a block/guard, meaning any guard breaking attack damages it normally. Destroying the shield will allow Sora to damage Vexen himself.
|width="12%" style="text-align:center"|'''Attack'''
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|width="5%" style="text-align:center"|'''Card'''
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|{{nihongo|'''Shield Blow'''|シールドブロウ|Shīrudo Burou}}
|Vexen slashes at Sora or Riku with the Frozen Pride, an icicle rising from below to damage them at the combo's end.
|<center>[[File:Vexen - A (card).png|50px]]</center>
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|{{nihongo|'''Blizzara'''|ブリザラ|Burizara}}
|Vexen sends a homing ice shard at Sora or Riku.
|<center>[[File:Vexen - M (card).png|50px]]</center>
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|{{nihongo|'''Elixir'''|エリックサー|Erikkusā}}
|Reloads all Attack and Magic Cards.
|<center>[[File:Elixir (card).png|50px]]</center>
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|{{nihongo|'''Mega-Ether'''|メガエーテル|Mega Ēteru}}
|Quickly reloads Magic Cards with no charge time and resets the Reload Counter. Even normally unreloadable cards are restored.
|<center>[[File:Mega-Ether (card).png|50px]]</center>
|}
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{|class="wikitable" width="90%"
|- bgcolor="#87CEEB"
|width="12%" style="text-align:center"|'''Sleight'''
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|width="10%" style="text-align:center"|'''Requirements'''
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|{{nihongo|'''Ice Needle'''|アイスニードル|Aisu Nīdoru}}
|Vexen channels his power into the ground, creating icicles that shoot up from below and attack Sora or Riku.
|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - M}}
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|{{nihongo|'''Freeze'''|フリーズ|Furīzu}}
|Vexen focuses his power on Sora or Riku, encasing either character in ice and coming in close to attack, dealing additional damage.  
|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - A}}
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|{{nihongo|'''Slide Break'''|スライドブレイク|Suraido Bureiku}}
|Vexen elongates the bottom of the Frozen Pride, transforming it into a monstrous ice blade. He then slashes Sora with the empowered weapon numerous times before performing a downward slam, thus shattering the ice blade and reverting his Shield to normal.
|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - A}}
|-bgcolor="#E6E6FA"
|{{nihongo|'''Diamond Dust'''|ダイヤモンドダスト|Daiamondo Dasuto}}
|Vexen creates an ice storm that slowly deals damage to Riku and covers the entire battlefield.
|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - M}}
|}


At the start of the battle, Vexen will surround Sora in a stream of data. In a flash of light, Sora will be trapped within a massive block of ice. Rapidly press {{Button|t}} to set him free. Vexen will then most likely attempt to hit Sora with twin, large snowflakes as they quickly spin around him. Dodge Roll multiple times or use [[Reflega]] to avoid the attack. Sora can then attack Vexen's shield.
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==Battle Quotes ==
If the purple Data Bar at the top of the screen should fill up to one unit as Sora stands in the homing data stream Vexen summoned earlier, a Clone Sora in the style of Sora's [[Antiform]] is created. This is merely a distraction method, but the Clone Sora's attacks are powerful and fast like Antiform itself, and its power and HP will even increase as the Data Bar fills from zero to five over the course of the battle. Target the Clone Sora first - otherwise, any combos Sora attempts to use against Vexen will be likely to be interrupted. Worse, Clone Sora can trap Sora in a combo that takes away all his HP. Defeating a Clone Sora will relinquish [[MP]] orb [[prizes]] to restore any MP Sora has used up. Then continue to strike Vexen with physical combos or Fire spells. Vexen will only use attacks previously seen for the rest of the battle, so utilize the same strategies to avoid them as before. Vexen is invincible when creating a Clone Sora, so he may be bound to stop/delay any of Sora's assaults whenever he gets the chance with one unit of data collected.
*''"No good!"''
 
*''"Take this!"''
Sora should immediately switch to [[Wisdom Form]] to attack Vexen with Fire spells, since this will boost the spell's power. Additionally, the [[Bond of Flame]] can be equipped to increase the damage dealt with Fire magic. However, because this battle has an increased chance of activating Antiform, either spend time beforehand lowering Sora's Anti Points, or be prepared to go on the evasive. Remember, Antiform can't be used to defeat Vexen's shield or Clone Sora due to the lack of a finisher, through attacking them anyways can get Antiform to expire quicker. An [[Ether]] should be used right before Sora goes below zero MP rather than afterwards. This will increase the amount of Fire spells that can be launched before Sora reverts to normal.
*''"You imbecile!"''
 
*''"Here you go!"''
Vexen can also occasionally use a move similar to his Diamond Dust sleight for a full screen effect to briefly blind and distract Sora, which deals no damage, but after the ice storm clears up, his data stream will have teleported right under Sora without notice. Be on the move constantly when this happens.
*''"You're too much trouble!"''
 
*''"You're pushing it!"''
It is always wise to keep moving and to knock back Vexen to prevent staying in one spot constantly to avoid the data stream. Air combos work great for this due to the stationary launching nature of most of Sora's ground combo finishers. Donald and [[Goofy]], no doubt, do not have any affect on the data stream, so they are free to move around as they wish, especially if they have been properly equipped to assist Sora in any way possible.
*''"You are just an experiment!"''
 
*''"I shall freeze you!"''
When Vexen reaches his retaliation point in the air, he'll forcefully attempt to counter with a variation of his Ice Needle attack. On ground and out of normal retaliation, he'll instantly re-summon his shield, knocking back Sora. Both retaliation points will cause Vexen to always regain his shield.
*''"Come to me ice blade!"''
 
*''"Away you go!"''-->
====Data Rematch====
[[File:Versus Vexen's Replica Data KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Vexen's Replica Data appears before Sora in the [[Garden of Assemblage]].]]
The battle against Vexen's Data Rematch will flow similarly to the battle against his Absent Silhouette. The only differences will be the amount of HP he has, and the pattern in which he uses his attacks.
 
Vexen begins Icy Ensemble when he has 5.5 HP bars left. He becomes invincible as the screen darkens and creates four ice blocks around himself that orbit around which he will try hurl at Sora back and forth. Staying near Vexen during Icy Ensemble will most likely inflict major damage at lower levels and at low maximum HP, causing a one-hit KO if [[Second Chance]] and [[Once More]] are not equipped. Vexen will fly around chasing/ramming into Sora occasionally and may even hurl all four of his ice blocks at once. Vexen during the attack's final moments will cause a large icicle that erupts from the center of the arena, with its width covering nearly the whole area.
 
[[Fantasia]] can be used to avoid damage throughout Icy Ensemble by delaying the [[Reaction Commands]] and taking advantage of the invincibility to attack normally with no fear of retaliation, although Sora will need to use an Ether and perform Comet again to last through the whole technique if his MP isn't high enough at the time. Vexen's shield cannot be broken during the DM, though it can still be attacked and brought down to 1 HP. The final attack usually requires a long-lasting invincible bypass, but finding a way to stay in the air for long periods of time around the edges of the battlefield can also avoid the attack. Outside of long invincible bypasses like Donald's Comet, deft dodging, solid focus on Vexen's actions and precise movement is needed to avoid most of the attack's beginning portions, and Sora must keep his distance at all times.
 
Also, the Clone Sora's HP is relative to the amount of data that Vexen collects. The Clone Sora also inflicts notably more damage than the previous fight, requiring more careful measures to be taken.
 
Sora will receive a [[Lost Illusion]] as a reward for defeating the Data Rematch.
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{{atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Saucer'''|ソーサー|<br>Sōsā}}|Blizzard|x1.0<br>Hit 2+: x0|△<ref>The chasing and fan-shaped shurikens remain for a while before disappearing</ref>|Vexen throws ice shurikens in one of 3 forms: 1 shuriken that chases Sora, 3 shurikens flying in a fan shape, or 2 shurikens circling around Vexen.|Starts with this attack in the Data Rematch.}}
{{atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Ice Pillar'''|アイスピラー|<br>Aisu Pirā}}|Blizzard|x2.0<br>Hit 2+: x0.5|△|Vexen summons ice pillars in one of 3 forms: 1 ice pillar at Sora's feet as a counterattack, 6 ice pillars one after another that follow Sora, or 5 ice pillars one after another around Vexen, followed by 3 more.|Used as a Revenge Action. Also used as a regular attack once the Data Level reaches 3.}}
{{atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Absolute Zero'''|アブソリュートゼロ|<br>Abusoryūto Zero}}|Blizzard|x0|X|Vexen summons a blizzard that turns the screen white, trapping Sora in ice for 4 seconds.|Starts with this attack in the Absent Silhouette fight.}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''[[Icy Ensemble]]'''|アンサンブル|<br>Ansanburu|lit. "Ensemble"}}|Ice block|Blizzard|x2.0<br>Hit 2+: x1.0|X|Vexen summons 4 ice blocks that circle him. He then attacks by making them fly one after another, and by rushing 3 times. Then he traps Sora in ice for 4 seconds, and summons a giant iceberg.|Used once the Data Level reaches 5 for Absent Silhouette, and when HP drops to 40% for Replica Data. Vexen's shield cannot be destroyed during this attack.|Trapping|Blizzard|x0|X|Iceberg|Blizzard|x3.0|X}}
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{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Struggle'''|あがく|<br>Agaku}}|—|—|Can be used after being frozen by Absolute Zero or Icy Ensemble.<br>Sora tries to escape from the ice in which he is trapped. Requires repeatedly pressing {{button|t}}.}}
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Smash'''|うちやぶる|<br>Uchiyaburu|lit. "Break Through"}}|—|—|Can be used after using Struggle 10 times.<br>Sora frees himself from the ice trapping him.}}
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;Clone Sora
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{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Scratch'''|引っかき|<br>Hikkaki}}|Scratch|Physical|x0.25|△|The Clone Sora scratches twice, then rolls forward and leaps.||Roll|Physical|x0.01|△|Leap|Physical|x0.5|△}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Kick Up'''|蹴り上げ|<br>Keriage}}|Scratch|Physical|x0.25|△|The Clone Sora scratches twice, then kicks up.||Kick|Physical|x0.5|△}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Ground Dance Kick'''|地上ダンス蹴り|<br>Chijō Dansu Keri}}|Handstand|Physical|x0.25<br>Hit 2+: x0.01|△|The Clone Sora does a handstand and swings its legs, than attacks 3 more times.||Additional attacks|Physical|x0.25<br>Final hit: x1.0|△}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Ground Giant Swing'''|地上大車輪|<br>Chijō Daisharin}}|Kick|Physical|x0.25|△|The Clone Sora kicks up, then spins around in a circle while scratching.||Spin|Dark|x0.01<br>Final hit: x1.0|△}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Ground Wild Dance'''|地上乱舞|<br>Chijō Ranbu}}|Continuous attack|Physical|x0.5<br>Hit 2+: x0.01|△|The Clone Sora attacks in all directions at high speed, then dives down.|Can be used once the Data Level reaches 3.|Dive|Dark|x2.0|X}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Dance Kick'''|空中ダンス蹴り|<br>Kūchū Dansu Kegi}}|Uppercut|Physical|x0.25|△|The Clone Sora performs an uppercut, kicks twice, and then leaps forward.||Kick|Physical|x0.1|△|Leap|Physical|x0.5|△}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Giant Swing'''|空中大車輪|<br>Kūchū Daisharin}}|Kick|Physical|x0.25|△|The Clone Sora performs a leaping kick, then spins around in a circle at high speed, and follows up with 2 more attacks.||Spin|Physical|x0.1<br>During spin: x0.01|△|Follow-up|Physical|x0.25<br>Final hit: x0.5|△}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Wild Dance'''|空中乱舞|<br>Kūchū Ranbu}}|Continuous attacks|Physical|Hit 1: x0.25<br>Hit 2-3: x0.1<br>Hit 4+: x0.01|△|The Clone Sora attacks rapidly while floating, then dives down.|Can be used once the Data Level reaches 3.|Dive|Dark|x2.0|X}}
{{atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Dome'''|空中ドーム|<br>Kūchū Dōmu}}|Dark|x0.1<br>Final hit: x1.0|X|The Clone Sora unleashes a blade of darkness in the form of a giant sphere.|Often used upon appearing.}}
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==Videos==
==Videos==
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!Vexen I ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''
|width="340"|'''Vexen I - ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'''''
!colspan="2"|Vexen II ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''
|width="340"|'''Vexen II - ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'''''
!Vexen (Riku) – ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''
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|width="340"|'''Vexen I - ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'''''
|width="340"|'''Vexen II - ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'''''
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!Vexen I – ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''
|width="340"|'''Vexen (Riku) - ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'''''
!colspan="2"|Vexen II – ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''
|width="340"|'''Vexen (Riku) - ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'''''
!Vexen (Riku) ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''
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!colspan="2"|Vexen's Absent Silhouette ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''
|width="340"|'''Vexen's Absent Silhouette - ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'''''
!colspan="2"|Vexen's Replica Data – ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''
|width="340"|'''Vexen's Data Replica - ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'''''
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==Notes and references==
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