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Gigas Shadow

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Gigas Shadow
Japanese ギガントシャドウ
Rōmaji Giganto Shadō
Translation Gigant Shadow

Type Pureblood Heartless
Games Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Hearts χ
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Variations
Shadow
Mega-Shadow
Flower Rider
Gift Shadow
Lion Dancer
Rodeo Rider
Candy Apple
Poison Apple
Shadow Witch
Shadow Magician
Flappy Rider
Themes Header.png

KHD tracks
Battle theme - Tension Rising
0:31

The Gigas Shadow is a Pureblood Heartless introduced in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix.

Design[edit]

A Gigas Shadow has a vaguely humanoid body structure. It has a round, spherical head with circular, glowing yellow eyes. It also has two long, twisted antennae sprouting out of the top of its head. Each of its hands has three clawed fingers, and its feet are large and lack any distinguishable digits. With the exception of its eyes, this Heartless's body is completely pitch-black. The Gigas Shadow is practically identical to the basic Shadow and Mega-Shadow Heartless, but is much larger than either of its two relatives.

In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, they are simply normal sized Shadows that gradually grow to their limit, possibly a reference to Sora's use of the shrinking potion. However, in Kingdom Hearts χ and Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, they appear as a larger and chubbier version of the Shadow, having a slightly larger head proportionally, fatter antenna and limbs, and a rounder belly.

The Gigas Shadow's name refers to its massive size—"gigas" is a Greek word meaning "giant"—it is otherwise identical to the appearance of a normal Shadow.

Strategy[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix[edit]

Gigas Shadows only appear after three waves of Shadows have been defeated in the Bizarre Room. They attack the same way normal Shadows do, but they do not become flat and move along floors. They are large and have much more HP than other Heartless in the area. They can quickly surround and swipe at Sora, but this can be avoided by moving into a corner on an elevated surface where only a few Gigas Shadows can attack at once. If a Gigas Shadow manages to strike Sora, even just once, it will escape the fight, reducing the odds of winning a Fury Stone.

Using Dumbo will prevent the Gigas Shadows from escaping, though he does little damage. Aeroga and the slightly less effective Aerora can also be used to deflect oncoming attacks. Long-range techniques, like Blizzaga and Strike Raid, can deal damage while keeping Sora away from the Gigas Shadows. Alternately, cast Stopga to freeze the Gigas Shadows and attack them with Sonic Blade or Strike Raid.

Technique Element Tech Power Bonus Guard?
Scratch Attack (ひっかき攻撃
Hikkaki Kōgeki
?)
None Before rescue: 1
After rescue: 10
2 Repellable
(Recoil: 40)
Scratches with its right hand.
Scratch Wild Dance (ひっかき乱舞
Hikkaki Ranbu
?)
None Before rescue: 1
After rescue: 10
6 Repellable
(Recoil: 90)
Scratches continuously with both hands.
Jump Attack (ジャンプ攻撃
Janpu Kōgeki
?)
None Before rescue: 1
After rescue: 10
4 Repellable
(Recoil: 40)
Scratches while jumping.
Guard: Repellable = Can be blocked and interruptedSymbol - Crown.png; Returnable = Can be blocked and deflected backSymbol - Crown.png; Preventable = Blockable by Goofy's shield only.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

Gigas Shadows are relatively easy to defeat. They are only capable of a claw attack, a jump attack, and becoming flat and moving along the floor. Blocking a claw attack will do nothing, but blocking a jump attack will stun them temporarily, giving Roxas time to do a combo. Repeat this enough times and the Heartless will fall easily.

Technique Element Status Power Block?
Scratch Attack (ひっかき攻撃
Hikkaki Kōgeki
?)
Attack Command 0.98
Scratches at the target.
Jumping Scratch Attack (とびつきひっか攻撃
Tobitsuki Hikka Kōgeki
?)
Attack Command 1.82
Jumps at the target while scratching.
Body Attack (ボディアタック
Bodi Atakku
?)
Attack Command Space Shoe-glue (100%) 2.11
Spreads its body and jumps at the target.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b The Gigas Shadows only give EXP in the form of Tech Points. 50 EXP is obtained for deflection. Defeating the first Gigas Shadow yields 10 Tech Points, the second yields 20 Tech Points, and so on until the last one, which yields 70 Tech Points.
  2. ^ x0.03 after rescuing Kairi.
  3. ^ x0.2 after rescuing Kairi.