| Gigas Shadow | |||||||
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| Japanese | ギガントシャドウ | ||||||
| Rōmaji | Giganto Shadō | ||||||
| Translation | Gigant Shadow
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| 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 | ||||||
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The Gigas Shadow is a Pureblood Heartless introduced in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix.
DesignEdit
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.
StrategyEdit
Kingdom Hearts Final MixEdit
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? | ||
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| 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 interrupted ; Returnable = Can be blocked and deflected back ; Preventable = Blockable by Goofy's shield only.
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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysEdit
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? | ||
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| Scratch Attack (ひっかき攻撃 Hikkaki Kōgeki) |
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— | 0.98 | △ | ||
| Scratches at the target. | ||||||
| Jumping Scratch Attack (とびつきひっか攻撃 Tobitsuki Hikka Kōgeki) |
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— | 1.82 | △ | ||
| Jumps at the target while scratching. | ||||||
| Body Attack (ボディアタック Bodi Atakku) |
Space
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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 referencesEdit
- ^ 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.
- ^ x0.03 after rescuing Kairi.
- ^ x0.2 after rescuing Kairi.