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{{about}}
{{game|358}}
{{game|358}}
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<div class="tabber" style="float: right;">
{{tab|Leviathan}}
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{{InfoWeapon358
{{InfoWeapon358
|name=Leviathan
|name=Leviathan
|katakana=リヴァイアサン
|katakana=リヴァイアサン
|romaji=Rivaiasan
|image=Leviathan KHD.png
|desc=A weapon that performs extremely well in midair. Outstanding for taking on fliers.
|desc=A weapon that performs extremely well in midair. Outstanding for taking on fliers.
|str=+54
|str=+54
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|bonus=+4
|bonus=+4
|bonusunit=+2
|bonusunit=+2
|appair=1.19
|ability1=[[Chain Power]]
|ability1=[[Chain Power]]
|ability2=[[Combo Jump]]
|ability2=[[Combo Jump]]
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|char2=Xion
|char2=Xion
}}
}}
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{{InfoWeapon358
{{InfoWeapon358
|name=Leviathan+
|name=Leviathan+
|katakana=リヴァイアサン+
|katakana=リヴァイアサン+
|romaji=Rivaiasan+
|chainname=Leviathan
|image=Leviathan
|image=Leviathan KHD.png
|desc=An upgraded Leviathan.<br>Performs extremely well in midair.<br>Outstanding for taking on fliers.
|desc=An upgraded Leviathan.<br>Performs extremely well in midair.<br>Outstanding for taking on fliers.
|str=+70
|str=+70
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|bonus=+4
|bonus=+4
|bonusunit=+2
|bonusunit=+2
|appair=1.19
|ability1=[[Combo Boost]]
|ability1=[[Combo Boost]]
|ability2=[[Combo-Jump]]
|ability2=[[Combo-Jump]]
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|char2=Xion
|char2=Xion
}}
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|c}}
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The '''Leviathan''' is a [[Keychain]] for [[Kingdom Key|Roxas's and Xion's Keyblades]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It can be upgraded to the '''Leviathan+'''.
The '''Leviathan''' is a [[Keychain]] for [[Kingdom Key|Roxas's and Xion's Keyblades]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It can be upgraded to the '''Leviathan+'''.
==Development==
[[File:Windmaker (Removed) KHD.png|thumb|150px|left|Pre-release screenshot of ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' showing the Keyblade's Wind Maker form.]]
Originally, during development of ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the Keyblade was to take on an air combat-oriented form known as the  {{nihongo|"[[Removed content in the Kingdom Hearts series#Wing Gear and Wind Maker|Wind Maker]]"|ウィンドメイカー|Windo Meikā}} when the {{nihongo|Wing Gear|ウィングギア|Wingu Gia}} was equipped. While the Wing Gear was ultimately cut, the Keyblade's design was recycled for the Leviathan. Interestingly, Roxas would have wielded the Wind Maker with the other side of the hook acting as the teeth, akin to how [[Mickey]] wields the [[Star Seeker]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''.


==Design==
==Design==
The Leviathan has a black handle with an elegant, curved, light blue guard. The two halves of the guard do not connect to the top of the handle, similar to the [[Rainfell]]. The shaft is blue and it has slightly concave edges. The head and teeth are comprised of a large, circular hook that nearly forms a complete circle. This hook is divided into alternating, black and blue segments, and its outer edge is lined by spikes. The [[Keychain]] token resembles a completely blue version of the head of the blade. Overall, the shape vaguely resembles the "Final Fantasy" summon.
The Leviathan has a black handle with an elegant, curved, light blue guard. The two halves of the guard do not connect to the top of the handle, similar to the [[Rainfell]]. The shaft is blue and it has slightly concave edges. The head and teeth are comprised of a large, circular hook that nearly forms a complete circle. This hook is divided into alternating, black and blue segments, and its outer edge is lined by spikes. The [[Keychain]] token resembles a completely blue version of the head of the blade. Overall, the shape vaguely resembles the "Final Fantasy" summon.


The name and the shape are a reference to the {{ff|Leviathan|eponymous water-elemental Summon}} in the {{ff|Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' series}}. Similarly, [[Axel]]'s Nimble Gear Chakram, [[Ifrit]], is also named after a ''Final Fantasy'' Summon.
The name and the shape are a reference of the water elemental [[finalfantasy:Leviathan|Summon]] in [[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy (Series)|''Final Fantasy'' video game series]]. Coincidentally enough, by also equipping Nimble Gear, [[Axel]] can also gain a weapon which is named after another well known Summon, the [[Ifrit]].
 
During ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'''s development, this Keyblade was to take an aerial attack-oriented form known as the {{nihongo|"[[Removed content in the Kingdom Hearts series#Wing Gear and Wind Maker|Wind Maker]]"|ウィンドメイカー|Windo Meikā}} when the {{nihongo|Wing Gear|ウィングギア|Wingu Gia}} was equipped. Both the Keyblade and Gear were ultimately cut and the Wind Maker's appearance given to Leviathan.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The basic ground combo consists of a dashing backflip slash that is then followed by a forward thrust, another quick backflip slash (in place), and finishing with a horizontal slash. Pressing {{button|dsy}} after the ground combo's third strike has Roxas/Xion perform a spinning frontflip attack that ends with a downward slash. The slash spikes the enemy downward, but since the attack is barely above the ground, the effect is minimized. If the [[Combo-Block]] ability is equipped, one must have the directional pad pressed in any direction, as {{button|dsy}} also executes [[Block]].
The basic ground combo contains a total of 4 attacks, with 2 separate options for the last attack. The first attack is a dashing backflip slash that is then followed by a forward thrust. The third attack is another quick backflip slash (in place), and the standard fourth attack is a horizontal slash. The option for the alternate combo arises after the third attack and is initiated with {{button|dsy}}; Roxas/Xion will perform a spinning frontflip attack that ends in a strong downward slash. The slash spikes the enemy downward, but since the attack is barely above the ground, the effect is minimized. Having a [[Block]] panel equipped with the ability [[Combo-Block]] active may make it more difficult to use the alternate 4th attack, as {{button|dsy}} also executes the Guard ability. If this is the case, one must make sure to have the directional pad pressed (in any direction) to use the combo.


The basic air combo begins with a [[Horizontal Slash]] of two side-to-side slashes, a second pair of Horizontal Slashes, a spinning frontflip attack (identical to the ground one), another Horizontal Slash pair, and finally another spinning frontflip attack. Any of the five moves in the combo can also serve as a finisher. The flips, if they serve as the final blow, will add an extra blow spiking the enemy downward, while the horizontal slashes will add a third slash with knockback if the combo isn't continued.
The basic aerial combo consists of five separate phases.
#The first attack is a [[Horizontal Slash]] of 3 separate strikes.
#If the combo continues one attack further, 2 extra slashes will be added to the Horizontal Slash.
#If the combo continues one attack further, the fifth strike will be replaced by a spinning frontflip attack (identical to the ground one).
#If the combo continues one attack further, another Horizontal Slash will be performed after the frontflip.
#If the combo continues for the fifth and final attack, the third slash of the second Horizontal Slash will be replaced with another spinning frontflip attack. The final strike spikes the enemy downward if it hits.


This air combo propels the user a considerable amount of distance forwards, allowing them to reach some locations (and chests) at the beginning of the game otherwise unreachable without high leveled Air Slides or High Jumps. A prime example is in the central area of Agrabah, where the air combo can be used to travel amongst the high ledges. [[Abyssal Tide]]'s air combo is highly similar and slightly inferior at doing this.
The complete aerial combo of this weapon nets Roxas or Xion a lot of horizontal distance, allowing them to reach some locations (and chests) at the beginning of the game otherwise unreachable without high leveled Air Slides or High Jumps. A prime example is in the central area of Agrabah; one can use the combos to travel amongst the high ledges. [[Abyssal Tide]]'s aerial combo is highly similar and slightly inferior at doing this.
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Leviathan.png|Concept art of the Leviathan from the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' Ultimania.
File:Leviathan.png|The {{PAGENAME}} artwork
File:Windmaker (Removed) KHD.png|Pre-release screenshot of ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' showing the Keyblade's Wind Maker form.
</gallery>  
</gallery>  
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