Editing Game:Xaldin

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{{Character
 |name=Xaldin
 |katakana=ザルディン
 |romaji=Zarudin
 |image=[[File:Xaldin KHII.png|350x400px]]
 |game1=Kingdom Hearts II
 |type=Organization XIII
 |spec=NobodyBoss
 |s1=Xaldin's Data Rematch
 |REability=Aero Guard
 |desc=Activates Aero for a set time, inflicting damage to enemies who touch it.<br>Resistant to fire, ice, lightning, and special attacks.
 |duration=3 attacks
 |CP=65
 |KH2HP1=1155
 |KH2EXP=0
 |KH2loc1=Beast's Castle
 |KH2enc2=Episode 2
 |KH2LV1=36
 |KH2phys=×1.0
 |KH2fire=×0.5
 |KH2bliz=×0.5
 |KH2thun=×0.5
 |KH2dark=×0.5
 |KH2neut=×0.5
 |FM2neut=×1.0
 |KH2reward='''Sora:''' Max HP +5, [[Reflect]] element<br>'''Donald:''' [[Auto Healing]]<br>'''Goofy:''' Max HP +5<br>'''Beast:''' Max HP +25<br>Secret Ansem Report 4
 |FM2reward='''Sora:''' Max HP +5, [[Reflect]] element<br>'''Donald:''' [[Auto Healing]]<br>'''Goofy:''' Max HP +4<br>'''Beast:''' Max HP +25<br>Secret Ansem Report 4
 |KH2world=Beast's Castle
 |FM2tab=*
 |KH2battlefile=The 13th Dilemma KHII.ogg
 |KH2battlename=The 13th Dilemma
}}
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{{Character
 |name=Xaldin
 |katakana=ザルディン
 |romaji=Zarudin
 |image=[[File:Xaldin (Lindworm) KHII.png|350x400px]]
 |tab2=KHUχ
 |image2=[[File:Xaldin (Battle) KHUX.png|300x400px]]
 |game1=Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
 |game2=Kingdom Hearts Union χ
 |type=Organization XIII
 |spec=NobodyBoss
 |s1=Xaldin
 |KH2HP1=3400
 |KH2EXP1=0
 |KH2loc1=Radiant Garden
 |KH2enc1=Garden of Assemblage
 |KH2LV1=99FM
 |KH2phys=×1.0
 |KH2fire=×0.5
 |KH2bliz=×0.5
 |KH2thun=×0.5
 |KH2dark=×0.5
 |KH2neut=×1.0
 |KH2reward=Defense Boost
 |KH2world=Radiant Garden
 |FM2ex=*
 |KH2battlefile=The 13th Dilemma KHII.ogg
 |KH2battlename=The 13th Dilemma
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'''[[Xaldin]]''' is fought as a boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', he attacks Sora on the bridge outside [[Beast's Castle]], and is the second member of [[Organization XIII]] Sora faces in the game.

==Strategy==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
As the battle begins, Xaldin will shield himself in wind, causing all attacks to deal minimal damage to him. He does this periodically throughout the battle.

Xaldin has three phases which change depending on his remaining HP.

Initially in the first phase, Xaldin tends to approach slowly. Xaldin will either thrust his lances directly at Sora or gather them and swing it around him. However, if Sora sidesteps the attack or uses Guard, he can deflect Xaldin's attacks and use the [[Reaction Command]] '''Learn''' to replace the Attack command with '''Jump'''. Depending on how many times {{button|t}} is pressed to use the command, Sora will stock that many jumps up to a limit of nine. The Jump command pierces the Aero and also allows Sora to start an aerial combo on Xaldin immediately after. When not shielded by wind, Xaldin frequently uses his '''Manipulative Wind''' attack.

When reduced to 75% HP or less (approximately 4.5 bars of HP remaining), Xaldin enters his second phase, where he begins attacking faster and teleporting short distances and although Sora can still use the Jump command, Xaldin moves so fast that Jump is likely to miss. Xaldin will also begin to use the Jump command himself, jumping up out of range and striking Sora with powerful blows with his lances a few times before striking Sora by jumping down with all of his lances. The initial shockwaves can be jumped over and the final Jump can be guarded, all the while allowing Sora to use Learn. His attacks increase in range and power, and he will whirl his lances around to attack rapidly. Since he will now smash Sora with Aero while he attacks, Guard will prove ineffective and it is better to use Reflect to deflect his lances.

[[File:Versus Xaldin KHII.png|thumb|right|Xaldin battling Sora, Donald, Goofy, and the Beast outside Beast's Castle.]]
When reduced to 40% HP or less (approximately 2.5 bars of HP remaining), Xaldin enters his third phase. Xaldin now begins frequently and swiftly warping towards Sora, and swings his spears up to seven times. He also begins frequently using '''Wind of Despair''', where he summons an aura and becomes invincible as the screen turns dark. He attacks quickly with his lances, which deal massive damage if hit, before teleporting next to Sora and connecting his lances, leaping atop them. The lances take on the form of a dragon, which launches a blast of wind along the length of the bridge. Sora can Quick Run or Dodge Roll through the wind, or simply cast [[Reflect]]. If the wind is launched from one side of the bridge, it will not reach the other end. Xaldin will use this attack more as he loses health.

Xaldin is a very difficult opponent, especially late in the battle when he becomes invincible and uses his rapid combos. Fortunately, [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] may be available when Sora is defeated, giving him a second chance. If Mickey appears, Xaldin's dragon attack can be used to an advantage, as it gives time to use Mickey's D-Charge without interruption. In the shortcut menu, Sora should have Reflect to deflect Xaldin's attacks, [[Potion]]s and [[Cure]] to heal, and [[Ether]]s to replenish MP. Be sure to use the Jump command whenever possible.

It is also highly advised not to use [[Drive Form]]s, since there is a high chance that [[Antiform]] will appear. Antiform cannot heal; this could easily cost the battle.

In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the range of Xaldin's Wind of Despair attack is reduced, and he never uses '''Wild Spear Dance''' immediately afterwards. He will also occasionally use his Manipulative Wind attack in later phases.

===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
====Data Rematch====
[[File:Versus Xaldin's Replica Data KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Xaldin's Replica Data appears before Sora in the [[Garden of Assemblage]].]]
Xaldin returns as a Data Rematch battle and is much more powerful. His health has greatly increased, but the strategy to defeat him remains more or less the same. Of note is that his Protective Wind now reduces all incoming damage to a mere one point, and that coming in contact with it deals massive damage to Sora, making the Jump reaction command most of the time the only way to start dealing good damage.

To prepare for the fight, stock up on [[Elixir]]s, have the Cure spell in the shortcut menu, and equip either the [[Ultima Weapon]] or the [[Guardian Soul]], the latter proving helpful when frequently using Jump. Maximize the Growth abilities granted by Drive Forms, as they can be put to great use during the battle. For example, whenever Xaldin starts his Jump, a good strategy is to [[Glide]] around the area while the pressing {{button|t}} to get any possible Jump commands, then cast Reflect on the last attack to inflict massive damage. This protects Sora from damage and from danger of being defeated before healing. Even if this technique only yields two or three Jump commands, Sora can simply use Jump to dispel Xaldin's Aero spell and follow up with an attack combo. For the need of Glide, Sora should avoid using any Drive Form other than Final Form.

When Xaldin attempts to ram Sora with his Wild Spear Dance, use Aerial Dodge and land close to him. Doing so will keep Sora safe from Xaldin's attack, while creating an opportunity to collect Jump commands. Jumping or Dodge Rolling can also be used, and still allow Sora to learn Jump. Xaldin will continue pursuing Sora unless attacked, so take advantage of this pattern to heal if necessary by Gliding away. 

When reduced to 50% HP or less, Xaldin will enter his third phase. By this point in the game, Sora should have learned Once More, greatly reducing the threat of this attack. The Wild Spear Dance can be avoided by Gliding away, as Xaldin remains stationary. His Wings of Despair can be avoided simply by casting Reflect multiple times. The best time to attack Xaldin with Jump is when he ends his Thrust, when he stops for a brief moment, or when he attacks with his Lances.

Mickey and Beast will not assist Sora in this fight.
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{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Thrust'''|突き|<br>Tsuki}}|Physical|—|x2.0|O|Quickly thrusts spears forward.|Protective Wind is generally used before this ability.}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Sweep Away'''|なぎ払い|<br>Nagiharai}}|Physical|—|x0.5<br>Final hit: x1.5|△|Swings spears 1–7 times.|Protective Wind is generally used before this ability.}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Jump'''|ジャンプ|<br>Janpu}}|Spear: Physical<br>Shockwave: Neutral|—|x0.25<br>Final hit: x2.5|Spear: △<br>Shockwave: X|Disappears into the air and descends from above five times, then thrusts his spears into the ground as he reappears.|His descent attacks strike more accurately in the data rematch.}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Wild Spear Dance'''|ヤリ乱舞|<br>Yari Ranbu}}|Physical|—|x0.25|△|Unleashes successive frenzied attacks.|Only used below 50% HP.}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Protective Wind'''|守りの風|<br>Mamori no Kaze}}|Neutral|—|x0.75<br>Hit 2: x0.5<br>Hit 3+: x0.25|X|Wraps his body in damaging winds.|He can also use it before dashing several times towards Sora.}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Manipulative Wind'''|あやつりの風|<br>Ayatsuri no Kaze}}|Neutral|—|x1.5|△|Spins spears and fires a homing wind projectile.|The projectile moves slowly in the initial battle, but moves fast in the data rematch, and can hit up to twice.}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Wings of Despair'''|絶望の風|<br>Zetsubō no Kaze|lit. "Wind of Despair"}}|Neutral|—|x0.25|X|Rides upon his spears, which take the shape of a dragon, and shoots a sweeping blast of wind from its tip.|Used right after Wild Spear Dance.}}
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{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Learn'''|ラーニング|<br>Rāningu|lit. "Learning"}}|—|—|Can be used just before Xaldin uses Thrust or Sweep Away, while he attacks with Jump, or after blocking his Thrust.<br>Attack command changes to {{c|Jump|attack}}; up to nine Jumps can be stocked. Use Jump to attack with a swooping thrust and shock wave.}}
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==Videos==
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! Xaldin – ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''
! Xaldin's Replica Data – ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''
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