Editing Magic

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Magic can be either offensive or supportive, and it differs from weapon skills in that its usage is generally limited by some factor, such as the player's current [[MP]], and that its potency is determined by the {{c|Magic|stat|Magic stat}} (maximum MP in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''). In ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', offensive magic is the only way to inflict elemental damage. Additionally, many types of magic inflict [[status effect]]s on enemies.

[[Party members]] who specialize in magic include [[Donald Duck]], [[Jack Skellington]], and [[Zexion]].{{fact}}

Magical power is associated with wisdom, as indicated by the descriptions of the [[Dream Rod]] and [[Struggle Wand]], as well as [[Wisdom Form]]. It is also associated with the color blue, the color of the [[MP gauge]]s appearing in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the color of [[magic card]]s in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', and the signature color of Wisdom Form. In the menus, magic is represented by a symbol of Donald's mage hat.

In ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', choosing the [[Dream Rod]] in the [[Dive to the Heart]] grants greater magic-casting ability upon [[level]]ing up earlier in-game. Magic-focused play styles are considered to be among the more difficult to use, owing largely to the care that must be taken of elemental effects, as some enemies may either be immune to and/or healed by certain elements, as well as the limitation of a finite amount of MP which must be carefully managed, with the assistance of restorative [[items]] and [[abilities]] such as [[MP Haste]] and [[MP Rage]].

[[File:Ice Barrage KH3D.gif|thumb|Riku casts Ice Barrage, a variation of the Blizzard spell, in ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD''.]]

Many individuals in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe are capable of using magic. All wielders of the [[Keyblade]] are capable of learning magic, and magic of the Keyblade itself is capable of great feats, being able to lock a [[world]]'s [[Keyhole]], open [[gate]]s, and transform into different forms. Some specialize in the use of magic, such as Donald Duck, [[Merlin]], and [[Yen Sid]]. Those that are adept at magic can use it in a wide variety of uses outside of combat, such as transformations, transportation between worlds, realms, or even time periods, or casting enchantments or curses. Like many techniques, spells are often accompanied by an invocation, such as "Light!" when casting a [[Holy]] spell.

[[File:MP Orb KHII.png|thumb|An MP orb.]]

Casting magic costs MP, which can be recovered by collecting [[MP Orb]]s, attacking enemies, using restorative items such as [[Ether]]s, or by touching a [[Save Point]]. Some party members' {{c|abilities|KH}} can also restore MP. The length of the MP gauge determines how effective magic casts are, and as basic magic gets upgraded to higher tiers, it will become even more powerful.

In ''Kingdom Hearts'', [[summon]]ing is categorized as magic.

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[[Magic card]]s represent the types of magic that appeared in ''Kingdom Hearts''. They are colored blue, as are [[summon card]]s. By using [[sleight]]s, higher-tiered magic can be used in battle, as can advanced magic techniques, such as [[Tornado]] and [[Mega Flare]].

There are six types of basic magic in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', which are upgraded upon reaching certain milestones, up to a maximum of three tiers. They are accessible from the [[Commands#Command Menu|Command Menu]] under "Magic", and four of them can be set to shortcuts at one time for easy access during battle. Most magic can be cast in combos, similarly to [[attack]] combos, ending with a slightly more powerful magic finisher. Magic combos are affected by combo-related abilities, such as [[Combo Plus]] and [[Finishing Plus]], and magic attacks can be interspersed with weapon attacks in one combo. [[Magnet]] and [[Cure]] magic cannot be used to make a combo.

Casting magic costs MP, which can be recovered by collecting MP orbs, using restorative items such as Ethers, entering a [[Drive Form]], or by touching a Save Point. If the MP gauge is fully emptied, [[MP Charge]] begins, during which the gauge is replaced with the pink Charge gauge. While the Charge gauge gradually empties, magic cannot be used, but portions of the gauge can be emptied immediately in the same manner as recovering MP.

Wisdom Form, [[Master Form]], and [[Final Form]] have abilities that enhance the casting of magic, while [[Valor Form]] and [[Limit Form]] disable the use of magic.

In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', magic can be used during missions when magic panels are installed into the [[Panel System|panel grid]]. The number of available casts for a type of basic magic is determined by the number of installed panels for that type, but casts can be restored mid-mission by using items such as Ethers. Linking basic magic panels to special magic panels will [[Magic Panel#Leveling Magic|increase the level]] or [[Magic Panel#Multiple Casts|grant multiple casts]] of that magic.

There are five varieties of magic that appear, each with three tiers; however, unlike in other games, different tiers of one type of magic will have different effects. For example, [[Fire]] launches a homing fireball, Fira shoots a penetrating fireball straight ahead, and Firaga launches a large fireball with slight homing capabilities into the air, after which it explodes.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', a wide variety of magic techniques are available, basic and advanced, in the form of magic commands. As with {{c|attack command|KHBBS}}s, magic commands go through a cool-down period before they can be used again, but otherwise, their use is not limited.

Magic commands may be dropped by enemies, purchased from shops, found in small [[treasure chest]]s, or obtained from various [[mini-games]], such as the [[Command Board]].

In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', magic commands return in the same capacity as in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''.

They may be found in [[rare prize blox]], purchased from shops, or awarded for high ranks in boss battles.<!--What else is there to say?-->

In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', magic commands return in the same capacity as in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are six types of basic magic, with three tiers becoming available upon reaching certain milestones. Unlike in past ''Kingdom Hearts'' games, higher tiers of magic consume more MP; for instance, [[Fire]] costs 10 MP, Fira 14 MP, and Firaga 20 MP. They are accessible from the Command Menu under "Magic", and each type of magic can be switched to any of the available tiers in the menu for access in the field. Up to twelve of them can be set to shortcuts at one time for easy access during battle. Most magic can be cast in combos, similarly to attack combos, ending with a slightly more powerful magic finisher. Magic combos are affected by combo-related abilities, such as Combo Plus and [[Magic Galvanizer]], and magic attacks can be interspersed with weapon attacks in one combo.{{?}} [[Cure]] magic cannot be used to make a combo.

 

 

The way offensive magic is cast can change based on the current [[Formchange]]. The different styles of magic casting are:

 

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind'', as playable characters, [[Roxas]] can use [[Waterga]] and Curaga, while Kairi has access to all six spells.

The magic Situation Commands from ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' return, now called '''Grand Magic'''. Again, Grand Magic commands will be one tier above the magic that triggered them. Certain {{c|abilities|kh3}} obtained through equipping specific weapons or accessories or through a [[Full Course Bonus]] allow grand magic commands to generate more easily during battle, as well as grant access to the otherwise unavailable Curaza command.

*[[Fire]], Fira, Firaga, Firaza

*[[Blizzard]], Blizzara, Blizzaga, Blizzaza

*[[Thunder]], Thundara, Thundaga, Thundaza

*[[Cure]], Cura, Curaga, Curaza

*[[Aero]], Aerora, Aeroga, Aeroza

Many of the magic that appears in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series borrows heavily from {{ff|Magic (command)|magic}} in the {{ff|Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' series}}. This includes elemental types, as well as specific spells, such as {{ff|Fire (Ability)|Fire}}, {{ff|Curaga}}, and {{ff|Reflect (Ability)|Reflect}}. The distinction between {{ff|Black Magic|Black}}, or offensive magic, and {{ff|White Magic|White}}, or supportive magic, is not carried over to ''Kingdom Hearts'', however.

Also borrowed from ''Final Fantasy'' is the naming convention of basic magic. In most installments of ''Final Fantasy'', the second and third tiers of magic are usually denoted by the suffixes ''-ra'' and ''-ga'', respectively. This convention is followed in ''Kingdom Hearts'', with one notable exception: While the fourth tier of magic in ''Final Fantasy'', when included, is ''-ja'', ''Kingdom Hearts'' uses the suffix ''-gun'', localized in English as ''-za'' in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' and ''-ja'' in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]''. Some [[Accessory|accessories]] are named after the fourth tier of magic, using the suffix ''-gun'' (e.g., [[Firagun Bangle]]), as are two [[Reaction Command]]s, [[Firagun]] and [[Blizzagun]].

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In ''Kingdom Hearts'', some party members also possess abilities that mimic the effects of spells.

*[[Jack Skellington]]'s [[Blazing Fury]] (Fire)

*Jack Skellington's [[Icy Terror]] (Ice)

*Jack Skellington's [[Bolts of Sorrow]] (Thunder)

*[[Ariel]]'s [[Thunder Potion]] (Thunder)

*[[Tarzan]]'s [[Healing Herb]] (Cure)

*Ariel's [[Cure Potion]] (Cure)

*Ariel's [[Aero Potion]] (Aero)

*[[Peter Pan]]'s [[Storm's Eye]] (Aero)

*Peter Pan's [[Time-Out]] (Stop)

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[[File:Firaga KHII.gif|thumb|Sora casting Firaga in ''Kingdom Hearts II'']]

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[[File:Blizzaga KHII.gif|thumb|Sora using Blizzaga in ''Kingdom Hearts II'']]

*'''Blizzard''': Shoots a homing ice crystal that passes through the enemy with short bursts.

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[[File:Graviga KH.gif|thumb|Sora using Graviga in ''Kingdom Hearts'']]

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[[File:Reflega KHII.gif|thumb|Sora using Reflega in ''Kingdom Hearts II'']]

*'''Reflect''': Creates a barrier of light that guards against attacks and disperses into a spray of light, dealing damage equal to the enemy's attack power.

[[File:Aeroga_KH.gif|thumb|Sora using Aeroga in ''Kingdom Hearts'']]

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[[File:Magnega KHII.gif|thumb|300px|Sora using Magnega in ''Kingdom Hearts II'']]

[[File:Stopga KH.gif|thumb|Sora using Stopga in ''Kingdom Hearts'']]

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