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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
[[File:Kairi Awakens 01 KH.png|thumb|left|Sora releases his heart with the Keyblade of heart to free Kairi's, resulting in his Nobody being formed.]]
[[File:Kairi Awakens 01 KH.png|thumb|left|Sora releases his heart with the Keyblade of heart to free Kairi's, resulting in his Nobody being formed.]]
Roxas is born when Sora stabs himself with the [[Keyblade of heart]], forged from the hearts of six of the seven [[Princesses of Heart]], in order to free Kairi's heart at the cost of his own. However, Sora spends little time as a [[Sora's Heartless|Heartless]], as Kairi's light fetches Sora's heart from the [[darkness]], restoring him to his former self shortly after he becomes a Heartless.<ref>'''''[[Secret Ansem Report 12]]''''': "Apart from Naminé, Nobodies retain their memories of their time as humans, but Sora's Nobody, Roxas, has lost Sora's memories. This is likely because Sora's time as a Heartless was short, having recovered his heart and returned to his human form soon after leaving behind Roxas, his Nobody."</ref>
Roxas is born when Sora stabs himself with the [[Keyblade of heart]], forged from the hearts of six of the seven [[Princesses of Heart]], in order to free Kairi's heart at the cost of his own. However, Sora spends little time as a [[Sora's Heartless|Heartless]], as Kairi's light fetches Sora's heart from the [[darkness]], restoring him to his former self shortly after he becomes a Heartless.<ref>'''''[[Secret Ansem's Report 12]]''''': "Apart from Naminé, Nobodies retain their memories of their time as humans, but Sora's Nobody, Roxas, has lost Sora's memories. This is likely because Sora's time as a Heartless was short, having recovered his heart and returned to his human form soon after leaving behind Roxas, his Nobody."</ref>


While Nobodies are normally destroyed along with their Heartless counterparts to restore a complete being, Roxas was able to co-exist with Sora thanks to the unique method that restored him to a complete being. However, as a downside, Roxas lacked any conscious memory of his time as Sora (as the strength of Sora's heart allowed him to retain his memories as a Heartless), though Roxas would reflexively respond to things Sora would. At the time of Roxas's creation, Sora also held [[Ventus]]'s heart within his own. It remained with Sora's [[body]] and [[soul]] when it became a Nobody,<ref>[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania''']], '''Interviewer:''' "Is it possible that Roxas has a heart?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "It is thought that it could be Ventus’ heart... As was said in Q1, he has taken a lot of himself from Ventus. But perhaps when Sora and Roxas were separated, Ventus’ heart stayed in Roxas?" [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> resulting in Roxas taking on Ventus's features instead of Sora's.<ref name="RoxVenLooks">[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania''']], '''Interviewer:''' "Why do Roxas and Ventus look alike?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora and Ventus's heart are linked... And so Roxas, who is a part of Sora, was affected by that and looks just like Ventus." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref>
While Nobodies are normally destroyed along with their Heartless counterparts to restore a complete being, Roxas was able to co-exist with Sora thanks to the unique method that restored him to a complete being. However, as a downside, Roxas lacked any conscious memory of his time as Sora (as the strength of Sora's heart allowed him to retain his memories as a Heartless), though Roxas would reflexively respond to things Sora would. At the time of Roxas's creation, Sora also held [[Ventus]]'s heart within his own and remained with Sora's [[body]] and [[soul]] when it became a Nobody, resulting in Roxas taking on Ventus's features instead of Sora's.<ref name="RoxVenLooks">[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania''']], '''Interviewer:''' "Why do Roxas and Ventus look alike?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora and Ventus's heart are linked... And so Roxas, who is a part of Sora, was affected by that and looks just like Ventus." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref>
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===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
[[File:The Meaning of "Roxas" 01 KHIIFM.png|thumb|Xemnas performs the Organization naming ceremony on Roxas.]]
[[File:The Meaning of "Roxas" 01 KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Xemnas performs the Organization naming ceremony on Roxas.]]
Roxas comes into being, dazed and confused, in [[Twilight Town]], where he is found by [[Xemnas]], who gives him his new name, while Xemnas hides his. Shortly afterwards, he meets [[Axel]], who, after they see [[Hayner]], [[Pence]] and [[Olette]] walking through the town, takes Roxas to eat [[sea-salt ice cream]] on the clock tower. Axel takes a liking to Roxas, and with nowhere else to go, Roxas joins the Organization in hopes of finding the answers he needs.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''''', '''Axel:''' "Man, I miss the old times. Still got it memorized? The day we met, when you got your new name, you and I sat right here, just like this and watched the sunset."</ref> For the next week or so, Axel notices that Roxas is still very dazed and almost zombie-like, unable to speak much or form a coherent sentence. Roxas is given a room in Organization XIII's [[Castle That Never Was|castle]] in [[The World That Never Was]], as well as his own high seat and [[black coat]].
Roxas comes into being, dazed and confused, in [[Twilight Town]], where he is found by [[Xemnas]], who gives him his new name, while Xemnas hides his. Shortly afterwards, he meets [[Axel]], who, after they see [[Hayner]], [[Pence]] and [[Olette]] walking through the town, takes Roxas to eat [[sea-salt ice cream]] on the clock tower. Axel takes a liking to Roxas, and with nowhere else to go, Roxas joins the Organization in hopes of finding the answers he needs.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''''', '''Axel:''' "Man, I miss the old times. Still got it memorized? The day we met, when you got your new name, you and I sat right here, just like this and watched the sunset."</ref> For the next week or so, Axel notices that Roxas is still very dazed and almost zombie-like, unable to speak much or form a coherent sentence. Roxas is given a room in Organization XIII's [[Castle That Never Was|castle]] in [[The World That Never Was]], as well as his own high seat and [[black coat]].


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During his frequent visits to Twilight Town, Roxas observes three regular kids, Hayner, Pence, and Olette, and wishes to befriend them, and he even has some conversations with them.
During his frequent visits to Twilight Town, Roxas observes three regular kids, Hayner, Pence, and Olette, and wishes to befriend them, and he even has some conversations with them.


When Axel is sent to [[Castle Oblivion]] to interfere in [[Marluxia]]'s plans to control Sora and overthrow the Organization, Roxas is placed in charge of Xion. Though emotionally distant at first, Xion soon opens up to Roxas, revealing her face and the ability to wield the Keyblade, and the two become close friends. The next day he learned that one of the members assigned to Castle Oblivion has been eliminated, this news greatly upsets Roxas fearing Axel may be gone for good. Roxas suddenly falls into a coma for several weeks, linked to Sora's memories being disrupted by [[Naminé]]. When Sora was placed in the pod to recover his memories, Roxas wakes up. Roxas continues his missions and eventually reunites with Axel and Xion and the trio became good friends.
When Axel is sent to [[Castle Oblivion]] to interfere in [[Marluxia]]'s plans to control Sora and overthrow the Organization, Roxas is placed in charge of Xion. Though emotionally distant at first, Xion soon opens up to Roxas, revealing her face and the ability to wield the Keyblade, and the two become close friends. The next day he learned that one of the members assigned to Castle Oblivion has been eliminated, this news greatly upsets Roxas fearing Axel may be gone for good. Roxas suddenly falls into a coma for several weeks, linked to Sora being placed in suspended animation by [[Naminé]]. After awakening, Roxas continues his missions and eventually reunites with Axel and Xion and the trio became good friends.


After Axel returns from Castle Oblivion, Roxas is sent on a mission with him to Hollow Bastion to free [[Maleficent's Raven]].<ref name=" Another Report">''[[Kingdom Hearts Another Report]]'': "Roxas - Somewhere in Time". [https://khenglish.wordpress.com/index/somewhere-in-time/ Translation via Goldpanner].</ref>
After Axel returns from Castle Oblivion, Roxas is sent on a mission with him to Hollow Bastion to free [[Maleficent's Raven]].<ref name=" Another Report">''[[Kingdom Hearts Another Report]]'': "Roxas - Somewhere in Time". [https://khenglish.wordpress.com/index/somewhere-in-time/ Translation via Goldpanner].</ref>


[[File:Trio 01 KHD.png|thumb|Roxas, Xion, and Axel during their time in Organization XIII.]]
[[File:Trio 01 KHD.png|thumb|right|Roxas, Xion, and Axel during their time in Organization XIII.]]
Roxas works actively to help the Organization in their plan to complete Xemnas's artificial [[Kingdom Hearts]], using the Keyblade to release the Heartless's hearts. Roxas, Xion, and Axel begin a habit of meeting at Twilight Town's clock tower to talk and eat sea-salt ice cream after their missions. Around 150 days since he joined, Xion had lost against an imposter which greatly upsets her confidence. Roxas tried to cheer her up by saying that Xigbar said he and her are special, but this didn't help, causing Roxas to feel like he made it worse. A few weeks later, he learns that Xion falls into a coma and was upset with Saix constantly insulting her. Xion awakens twenty days later but passes out again during a mission with Roxas and Axel. Upon awakening, the trio ends up becoming best friends.
Roxas works actively to help the Organization in their plan to complete Xemnas's artificial [[Kingdom Hearts]], using the Keyblade to release the Heartless's hearts. Roxas, Xion, and Axel begin a habit of meeting at Twilight Town's clock tower to talk and eat sea-salt ice cream after their missions. Around 150 days since he joined, Xion had lost against an imposter which greatly upsets her confidence. Roxas tried to cheer her up by saying that Xigbar said he and her are special, but this didn't help, causing Roxas to feel like he made it worse. A few weeks later, he learns that Xion falls into a coma and was upset with Saix constantly insulting her. Xion awakens twenty days later but passes out again during a mission with Roxas and Axel. Upon awakening, the trio ends up becoming best friends.


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Knowing that Roxas would not be able to eliminate her, Xion forces Roxas to fight her instead. Xion transforms into a giant armored monster and attacks Roxas. After a long and grueling battle, Roxas defeats Xion, who regains her original appearance before fading away. Roxas loses all of his memories of Xion after the battle. In her final moments, Xion informs Roxas of the true motives of the Organization and tells him that she is glad they had been friends. As a dying wish, she pleads with Roxas not to let Xemnas acquire the power of Kingdom Hearts. At this moment, Roxas suddenly remembers Xion and wonders out loud who else he will have ice cream with. He weeps as Xion's body crystallizes and disappears, leaving behind a single [[Thalassa Shell|thalassa seashell]].
Knowing that Roxas would not be able to eliminate her, Xion forces Roxas to fight her instead. Xion transforms into a giant armored monster and attacks Roxas. After a long and grueling battle, Roxas defeats Xion, who regains her original appearance before fading away. Roxas loses all of his memories of Xion after the battle. In her final moments, Xion informs Roxas of the true motives of the Organization and tells him that she is glad they had been friends. As a dying wish, she pleads with Roxas not to let Xemnas acquire the power of Kingdom Hearts. At this moment, Roxas suddenly remembers Xion and wonders out loud who else he will have ice cream with. He weeps as Xion's body crystallizes and disappears, leaving behind a single [[Thalassa Shell|thalassa seashell]].


After Xion's demise, Roxas awakens Ventus's Keyblade{{fact}}, allowing him to dual-wield Keyblades which quickly transform into the [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion]]. Xion's absorption into Roxas, along with the knowledge of Xemnas's true plans, only further strengthens Roxas's determination to find Sora and the answers that he seeks.
After Xion's demise, Roxas awakens Ventus's Keyblade, allowing him to dual-wield Keyblades which quickly transform into the [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion]]. Xion's absorption into Roxas, along with the knowledge of Xemnas's true plans, only further strengthens Roxas's determination to find Sora and the answers that he seeks.


Struck with grief, Roxas returns to The World That Never Was, planning to "set Kingdom Hearts free", in compliance with Xion's last words. He also desires to save Xion from within him, hoping that freeing Kingdom Hearts would bring her back. Then, they could go back to Axel and all have ice cream together. Upon his arrival, Roxas is attacked at [[Memory's Skyscraper]] by countless [[Neoshadow]] Heartless, which surround him. Roxas draws out his Keyblades, ready to defend himself, However, even after slaying many Heartless, he realizes there are too many to fight alone.
Struck with grief, Roxas returns to The World That Never Was, planning to "set Kingdom Hearts free", in compliance with Xion's last words. He also desires to save Xion from within him, hoping that freeing Kingdom Hearts would bring her back. Then, they could go back to Axel and all have ice cream together. Upon his arrival, Roxas is attacked at [[Memory's Skyscraper]] by countless [[Neoshadow]] Heartless, which surround him. Roxas draws out his Keyblades, ready to defend himself, However, even after slaying many Heartless, he realizes there are too many to fight alone.
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Luckily, Riku suddenly appears at the scene on top of the Skyscraper, and Roxas, influenced by Xion,<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer:''' "When Roxas tries to do what Xion has asked of him, Riku hears Xion's voice asking him to stop Roxas. Why?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "First, we have to look at things in order. First, the reason why Roxas throws a Keyblade to Riku, and we then see a vision of Xion, is that there is a small remaining part of Xion in Roxas that wants to stop him, and makes him take those actions. The name of the Keyblade that is given to Riku suggests that it has something to do with Xion. Xion wants Roxas to set Kingdom Hearts free but doesn't want him to face Xemnas right now. She sees that he would most likely lose. So she begs Riku to stop him." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/358-2-Days-Scenario-Interview-894 Translation via Krexia and Lissar].</ref> throws his Oblivion Keyblade at him as he runs up. Riku manages to catch it, however, and they both defeat the Neoshadows once on the ground. After the dark remains clear, they immediately turn on each other. Roxas beats Riku at first, but Riku taunts him by calling him "Sora" and saying that he should be "stronger than this", causing Roxas to reflexively answer with, "Get real. Look which one of us is winning!", something that only Sora would say.
Luckily, Riku suddenly appears at the scene on top of the Skyscraper, and Roxas, influenced by Xion,<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer:''' "When Roxas tries to do what Xion has asked of him, Riku hears Xion's voice asking him to stop Roxas. Why?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "First, we have to look at things in order. First, the reason why Roxas throws a Keyblade to Riku, and we then see a vision of Xion, is that there is a small remaining part of Xion in Roxas that wants to stop him, and makes him take those actions. The name of the Keyblade that is given to Riku suggests that it has something to do with Xion. Xion wants Roxas to set Kingdom Hearts free but doesn't want him to face Xemnas right now. She sees that he would most likely lose. So she begs Riku to stop him." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/358-2-Days-Scenario-Interview-894 Translation via Krexia and Lissar].</ref> throws his Oblivion Keyblade at him as he runs up. Riku manages to catch it, however, and they both defeat the Neoshadows once on the ground. After the dark remains clear, they immediately turn on each other. Roxas beats Riku at first, but Riku taunts him by calling him "Sora" and saying that he should be "stronger than this", causing Roxas to reflexively answer with, "Get real. Look which one of us is winning!", something that only Sora would say.


[[File:The Beginning of Everything 03 KHIIFM.png|thumb|Roxas captured by Riku-Ansem.]]
[[File:The Beginning of Everything 03 KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Roxas captured by Riku-Ansem.]]
Realizing he cannot beat Roxas on his own, Riku willingly unleashes his inner darkness and takes on the physical appearance of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]. Riku-Ansem disappears and reappears in front of Roxas, surprising him, before the Guardian grabs him and squeezes him hard, making him lose consciousness. While being squeezed, Roxas slowly loses consciousness and begins to forget his final memories of Xion's existence. Along with that, his memories of past events with Xion are changed due to her erasure. Once Roxas is knocked out, DiZ arrives and pities the Nobody, affirming his belief that Nobodies cannot feel anything. Riku-Ansem says things might have turned out different if Roxas had met Sora. Xion's voice is heard telling Roxas not to be sad and how she, him, and Sora will connect each other.
Realizing he cannot beat Roxas on his own, Riku willingly unleashes his inner darkness and takes on the physical appearance of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]. Riku-Ansem disappears and reappears in front of Roxas, surprising him, before the Guardian grabs him and squeezes him hard, making him lose consciousness. While being squeezed, Roxas slowly loses consciousness and begins to forget his final memories of Xion's existence. Along with that, his memories of past events with Xion are changed due to her erasure. Once Roxas is knocked out, DiZ arrives and pities the Nobody, affirming his belief that Nobodies cannot feel anything. Riku-Ansem says things might have turned out different if Roxas had met Sora. Xion's voice is heard telling Roxas not to be sad and how she, him, and Sora will connect each other.


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{{q|Sora... You're lucky. Looks like my summer vacation is...over.|Roxas to a sleeping Sora}}
{{q|Sora... You're lucky. Looks like my summer vacation is...over.|Roxas to a sleeping Sora}}
[[File:A Promise with Hayner 02 KHII.png|thumb|left|Roxas discusses with his friends the upcoming Struggle Tournament.]]
[[File:A Promise with Hayner 02 KHII.png|thumb|left|Roxas discusses with his friends the upcoming Struggle Tournament.]]
Somehow, likely with the use of Naminé's ability to manipulate memories, DiZ was able to alter Roxas's mind to cause him to believe that he lives a normal life in [[The Other Twilight Town]]. He has become best friends with three kids - Hayner, Pence, and Olette - and even writes [[Roxas's Diary|a diary]] of his time in town. Roxas has lost all memory of his life with the Organization.
Somehow, likely with the use of Naminé's ability to manipulate memories, DiZ was able to alter Roxas's mind to cause him to believe that he lives a normal life in the [[Simulated Twilight Town|digital Twilight Town]]. He has become best friends with three kids - Hayner, Pence, and Olette - and even writes [[Roxas's Diary|a diary]] of his time in town. Roxas has lost all memory of his life with the Organization.


As Naminé nears the completion of the task of restoring Sora's memories, Roxas soon begins seeing brief fleeting memories of Sora through a number of his dreams. In addition, mysterious events start to occur around town. Strange white creatures, the Nobodies, begin invading the town, stealing photographs and attacking Roxas. These Nobodies had been sent along with Axel by the Organization, who had finally located their former member, in an attempt to capture him. However, in times of dire need, the Keyblade (a single Kingdom Key this time) inexplicably comes to aid Roxas, and disappears once the threat is gone.
As Naminé nears the completion of the task of restoring Sora's memories, Roxas soon begins seeing brief fleeting memories of Sora through a number of his dreams. In addition, mysterious events start to occur around town. Strange white creatures, the Nobodies, begin invading the town, stealing photographs and attacking Roxas. These Nobodies had been sent along with Axel by the Organization, who had finally located their former member, in an attempt to capture him. However, in times of dire need, the Keyblade (a single Kingdom Key this time) inexplicably comes to aid Roxas, and disappears once the threat is gone.
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Along with the Nobodies, Roxas comes into contact with Naminé several times, who seems to know things about Roxas that he himself doesn't and once saves him from the outbursting darkness resulting from the defeat of the [[Twilight Thorn]] inside Roxas's [[Dive to the Heart]]. Furthermore, as observed by DiZ, Naminé's contact with Roxas connects his heart with Kairi's, who Roxas remembered as a friend of Sora. He also meets a mysterious man in a black coat, later revealed to be Riku, who at one point asks a cryptic question: "Can you feel Sora?" Roxas later meets another mysterious figure masked in red bandages, DiZ, who was responsible for his imprisonment.  
Along with the Nobodies, Roxas comes into contact with Naminé several times, who seems to know things about Roxas that he himself doesn't and once saves him from the outbursting darkness resulting from the defeat of the [[Twilight Thorn]] inside Roxas's [[Dive to the Heart]]. Furthermore, as observed by DiZ, Naminé's contact with Roxas connects his heart with Kairi's, who Roxas remembered as a friend of Sora. He also meets a mysterious man in a black coat, later revealed to be Riku, who at one point asks a cryptic question: "Can you feel Sora?" Roxas later meets another mysterious figure masked in red bandages, DiZ, who was responsible for his imprisonment.  


[[File:Their Treasure 02 KHII.png|thumb|Roxas sitting with his friends at the clock tower.]]
[[File:Their Treasure 02 KHII.png|thumb|right|Roxas siting with his friends at the clock tower.]]
Though the intentions of these characters are enigmatic to Roxas, Axel soon appears with a more straightforward goal. Axel needs to  bring Roxas back with him under the orders of Xaldin and Xemnas. However, Roxas remembers nothing of Axel, whose claims of his relation with Roxas only confuse him. Axel is soon forced to attack the young boy to accomplish his goal. He battles Roxas in the midst of the [[Struggle]] tournament, but only DiZ's timely interruption spares Roxas from defeat. After the Struggle Tournament, Roxas falls off the Station Tower and somehow mentally attempts to contact Naminé, only to end up reaching Kairi, Naminé's true counterpart, instead. He recognizes her name from his dreams of Sora, and when Kairi inquires Sora's name, Sora himself, despite being asleep at that time, talks to Kairi through Roxas and gives her Sora's initial as a hint.
Though the intentions of these characters are enigmatic to Roxas, Axel soon appears with a more straightforward goal. Axel needs to  bring Roxas back with him under the orders of Xaldin and Xemnas. However, Roxas remembers nothing of Axel, whose claims of his relation with Roxas only confuse him. Axel is soon forced to attack the young boy to accomplish his goal. He battles Roxas in the midst of the [[Struggle]] tournament, but only DiZ's timely interruption spares Roxas from defeat. After the Struggle Tournament, Roxas falls off the Station Tower and somehow mentally attempts to contact Naminé, only to end up reaching Kairi, Naminé's true counterpart, instead. He recognizes her name from his dreams of Sora, and when Kairi inquires Sora's name, Sora himself, despite being asleep at that time, talks to Kairi through Roxas and gives her Sora's initial as a hint.


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She reveals to him information on Organization XIII and states that reuniting with Sora would not cause him to disappear, but make him whole. However, she is interrupted by DiZ, but before she is taken away, she promises him that they would meet again, even if they won't recognize each other. Desiring to see Sora, Roxas makes his way through the mansion and begins to recall his former life. In doing so he realizes that he had been captured and placed into the digital world by DiZ and the mysterious cloaked man. Roxas then destroys DiZ's computer in anger, even though it was just a digital copy.
She reveals to him information on Organization XIII and states that reuniting with Sora would not cause him to disappear, but make him whole. However, she is interrupted by DiZ, but before she is taken away, she promises him that they would meet again, even if they won't recognize each other. Desiring to see Sora, Roxas makes his way through the mansion and begins to recall his former life. In doing so he realizes that he had been captured and placed into the digital world by DiZ and the mysterious cloaked man. Roxas then destroys DiZ's computer in anger, even though it was just a digital copy.


[[File:Axel's Decision 02 KHII.png|thumb|Roxas battles Axel.]]
[[File:Axel's Decision 02 KHII.png|thumb|right|Roxas battles Axel.]]
Roxas then meets with Axel one last time, but despite the fact that Roxas has regained his memories, Axel states that it is too late. The two battle once more, but this time Roxas is able to call on all of his dormant abilities, including summoning his two weapons: Oathkeeper and Oblivion, and soundly defeats his old friend, though with great regret. Roxas hopes that they will meet again, though Axel chuckles and responds that only Roxas has a next life. Axel then retreats into the darkness, failing in his mission to capture or kill Roxas.
Roxas then meets with Axel one last time, but despite the fact that Roxas has regained his memories, Axel states that it is too late. The two battle once more, but this time Roxas is able to call on all of his dormant abilities, including summoning his two weapons: Oathkeeper and Oblivion, and soundly defeats his old friend, though with great regret. Roxas hopes that they will meet again, though Axel chuckles and responds that only Roxas has a next life. Axel then retreats into the darkness, failing in his mission to capture or kill Roxas.


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Despite Sora having never seen or met Roxas before, he immediately recognizes his name. When Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Mickey enter the digital Twilight Town, Sora calls it "Roxas's Twilight Town", and sees a memory of Roxas destroying the computers. When Sora and his friends arrive at Betwixt and Between, they are overtaken by a swarm of Nobodies, but Axel jumps in and blows them away with a kamikaze attack. As he fades away, he apologizes for hurting Sora's friends in his quest to retrieve Roxas. The Organization, observing from their castle, deduces that Axel has managed to connect with Sora's heart, rousing Roxas.
Despite Sora having never seen or met Roxas before, he immediately recognizes his name. When Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Mickey enter the digital Twilight Town, Sora calls it "Roxas's Twilight Town", and sees a memory of Roxas destroying the computers. When Sora and his friends arrive at Betwixt and Between, they are overtaken by a swarm of Nobodies, but Axel jumps in and blows them away with a kamikaze attack. As he fades away, he apologizes for hurting Sora's friends in his quest to retrieve Roxas. The Organization, observing from their castle, deduces that Axel has managed to connect with Sora's heart, rousing Roxas.


[[File:Why Sora Was Chosen 01 KHII.png|thumb|Roxas and Sora fight at the Station of Serenity.]]
[[File:Why Sora Was Chosen 01 KHII.png|thumb|right|Roxas and Sora fight at the Station of Serenity.]]
Roxas makes his move when Sora reaches Memory's Skyscraper, where he had once fought Riku. His [[Samurai]] appear and surround Sora as the hooded Roxas confronts Sora and pulls him to the [[Station of Serenity]] within their hearts. Sora is surprised by the cloaked, Keyblade-wielding figure, believing him to be Riku, but Roxas scoffs and demands to know why Sora was chosen to exist over Roxas. After looking at the Station and realizing that Sora's strength comes from the bonds he shares with others, Roxas makes one final attempt to conquer Sora, but Sora is able to assert his control over Roxas's Keyblades, taking them from the Nobody and dealing the finishing blow. Roxas falls to the ground, satisfied, and acknowledges Sora as a good "other", as his memories begin to finally assimilate with Sora's.  
Roxas makes his move when Sora reaches Memory's Skyscraper, where he had once fought Riku. His [[Samurai]] appear and surround Sora as the hooded Roxas confronts Sora and pulls him to the [[Station of Serenity]] within their hearts. Sora is surprised by the cloaked, Keyblade-wielding figure, believing him to be Riku, but Roxas scoffs and demands to know why Sora was chosen to exist over Roxas. After looking at the Station and realizing that Sora's strength comes from the bonds he shares with others, Roxas makes one final attempt to conquer Sora, but Sora is able to assert his control over Roxas's Keyblades, taking them from the Nobody and dealing the finishing blow. Roxas falls to the ground, satisfied, and acknowledges Sora as a good "other", as his memories begin to finally assimilate with Sora's.  


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===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
[[File:Roxas's Grief 01 KH3D.png|thumb|Roxas shares his memories and emotional pain with Sora.]]
[[File:Roxas's Grief 01 KH3D.png|thumb|right|Roxas shares his memories and emotional pain with Sora.]]
Before [[Lea]] awakens in Ansem's computer room, he has a dream of Roxas and Axel eating sea-salt ice cream on the clock tower. Roxas reminds Axel of the promise he made to always bring his friends back, imitating his catchphrase "Got it memorized?".
Before [[Lea]] awakens in Ansem's computer room, he has a dream of Roxas and Axel eating sea-salt ice cream on the clock tower. Roxas reminds Axel of the promise he made to always bring his friends back, imitating his catchphrase "Got it memorized?".


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While venturing across space in the [[Gummi Ship]], Sora and company are contacted by Ienzo with some news. He had deciphered part of [[Ansem's Code]] and discovered that Sora has three unique hearts within his body aside from his own. They all agree one of them is Roxas and, based on their encounter with [[Vanitas]], the second one could be [[Ventus]]. Unfortunately, none of them can figure out the identity of the third heart belonging to [[Xion]].
While venturing across space in the [[Gummi Ship]], Sora and company are contacted by Ienzo with some news. He had deciphered part of [[Ansem's Code]] and discovered that Sora has three unique hearts within his body aside from his own. They all agree one of them is Roxas and, based on their encounter with [[Vanitas]], the second one could be [[Ventus]]. Unfortunately, none of them can figure out the identity of the third heart belonging to [[Xion]].


During Sora's visit to [[San Fransokyo]], he joins [[Hiro Hamada]], [[Baymax]] and [[Go Go Tomago]] atop the San Fransokyo bridge eating ice cream. Hiro tells Sora of his deceased brother, Tadashi, and how he always wanted to help people and make a difference in their lives. Sora tells Hiro that Tadashi will always live on his heart, causing him to remember Roxas in the process. Sora briefly takes on the appearance of Roxas a second time, reminiscing of his time with Hayner, Pence and Olette in The Other Twilight Town.  
During Sora's visit to [[San Fransokyo]], he joins [[Hiro Hamada]], [[Baymax]] and [[Go Go Tomago]] atop the San Fransokyo bridge eating ice cream. Hiro tells Sora of his deceased brother, Tadashi, and how he always wanted to help people and make a difference in their lives. Sora tells Hiro that Tadashi will always live on his heart, causing him to remember Roxas in the process. Sora briefly takes on the appearance of Roxas a second time, reminiscing of his time with Hayner, Pence and Olette in the simulated Twilight Town.  


Upon Even's return as Vexen, he creates a replica vessel for Roxas on Ansem the Wise's request and has [[Demyx]] deliver it to Ienzo in Radiant Garden.
Upon Even's return as Vexen, he creates a replica vessel for Roxas on Ansem the Wise's request and has [[Demyx]] deliver it to Ienzo in Radiant Garden.


[[File:The Last Light 02 KHIII.png|thumb|left|Roxas returns and aids the guardians against Xemnas and Saïx.]]
[[File:The Last Light 02 KHIII.png|thumb|left|Roxas returns and aids the guardians against Xemnas and Saïx.]]
During the fight with Xemnas and Saïx in the [[Keyblade Graveyard]], Roxas's heart calls out to future Sora after he and Xion are knocked down by Xemnas. Roxas explains to future Sora that he needs his help to reclaim "the last key" as that is what is binding him to the world and that it helped connect his heart to Lea and Xion's. Future Sora promises to fulfill Roxas's desire and releases his heart with the Keyblade which combines with the replica. Now fully recompleted, Roxas halts the attack against Sora and Xion and explains to the shocked Xemnas that Xehanort had replicas ready and waiting for each of the hearts of [[True Organization XIII|Organization XIII]], and that he owed his return to many, including Ansem the Wise and Ienzo. He also states that Sora helped him return.
During the fight with Xemnas and Saïx in the [[Keyblade Graveyard]], Roxas's heart calls out to Sora after he and Xion are knocked down by Xemnas. Roxas explains to Sora that he needs his help to reclaim "the last key" as that is what is binding him to the world and that it helped connect his heart to Lea and Xion's. Sora promises to fulfill Roxas's desire and releases his heart with the Keyblade which combines with the replica. Now fully recompleted, Roxas halts the attack against Sora and Xion and explains to the shocked Xemnas that Xehanort had replicas ready and waiting for each of the hearts of [[True Organization XIII|Organization XIII]], and that he owed his return to many, including Ansem the Wise and Ienzo. He also states that Sora helped him return.


Sora runs forward and attempts to attack Xemnas but gets knocked away. Roxas and Xion then go after Xemnas while Lea attacks Saïx. After Xemnas fights off both Roxas and Xion, Kairi jumps in and duels with Xemnas but then gets caught, along with Sora, by Xemnas in spheres of nothingness, removing them from the fight. Roxas, Lea, and Xion continue to fight Xemnas and Saïx by themselves.  
Sora runs forward and attempts to attack Xemnas but gets knocked away. Roxas and Xion then go after Xemnas while Lea attacks Saïx. After Xemnas fights off both Roxas and Xion, Kairi jumps in and duels with Xemnas but then gets caught, along with Sora, by Xemnas in spheres of nothingness, removing them from the fight. Roxas, Lea, and Xion continue to fight Xemnas and Saïx by themselves.  
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Roxas, Xion, and Lea join Sora and the others to confront Master Xehanort; Roxas and Ventus share a glance at each other upon noticing their similarities. Sora tasks Roxas and the others with helping to seal Kingdom Hearts while he takes on Xehanort.  
Roxas, Xion, and Lea join Sora and the others to confront Master Xehanort; Roxas and Ventus share a glance at each other upon noticing their similarities. Sora tasks Roxas and the others with helping to seal Kingdom Hearts while he takes on Xehanort.  


[[File:Battle of the Guardians 01 KHIIIRM.png|thumb|200px|Roxas and the other guardians try to hold off Kingdom Hearts' powers.]]
[[File:Battle of the Guardians 01 KHIIIRM.png|thumb|right|200px|Roxas and the other guardians try to hold off Kingdom Hearts' powers.]]
However, the [[Replica Xehanort]]s, which Sora had just fought, emerge from Kingdom Hearts and pull the guardians into the sky where they are cornered by them. The guardians manage to triumph over the Replicas but end up getting sucked up into the multiple keyholes created from Kingdom Hearts.  
However, the [[Replica Xehanort]]s, which Sora had just fought, emerge from Kingdom Hearts and pull the guardians into the sky where they are cornered by them. The guardians manage to triumph over the Replicas but end up getting sucked up into the multiple keyholes created from Kingdom Hearts.  


Despite this, future Sora manages to free Roxas and the others by connecting their bonds, allowing them to play a part in fully restoring Kairi to normal. Once future Sora and Kairi defeat the Armored Xehanort replica, the Guardians of Light all rejoin at the battlefield to finish off Xehanort. Everyone aims their Keyblades at Xehanort and fire off a large beam of light that manages to pierce Xehanort, destroying him for good. Once the battle is over, the heroes all travel to where Sora's heart is located, which is Scala ad Caelum.
Despite this, future Sora manages to free Roxas and the others by connecting their bonds, allowing them to play a part in fully restoring Kairi to normal. Once Sora and Kairi defeat the Armored Xehanort replica, the Guardians of Light all rejoin at the battlefield to finish off Xehanort. Everyone aims their Keyblades at Xehanort and fire off a large beam of light that manages to pierce Xehanort, destroying him for good. Once the battle is over, the heroes all travel to where Sora's heart is located, which is Scala ad Caelum.


After Xehanort's defeat in [[Scala ad Caelum]], Roxas and the others join Sora in time to witness Xehanort surrender the [[χ-blade]] to Sora before perishing with [[Master Eraqus]]. Sora uses the χ-blade to shut Kingdom Hearts, and everybody returns to the Keyblade Graveyard.
After Xehanort's defeat in [[Scala ad Caelum]], Roxas and the others join Sora in time to witness Xehanort surrender the [[χ-blade]] to Sora before perishing with [[Master Eraqus]]. Sora uses the χ-blade to shut Kingdom Hearts, and everybody returns to the Keyblade Graveyard.
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After finishing Riku's Story, there is a picture of Roxas that is shown after the credits. This was altered into a silent cutscene in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'' with Roxas seen with Hayner, Pence, and Olette. During the end credits for Sora's story, Axel is seen to converse with him, Roxas completely oblivious to his presence. Axel then takes Roxas to the clock tower and the two eat Sea-Salt Ice Cream together for the first time, though Axel shows disgust at the treat while Roxas seems to enjoy it.  
After finishing Riku's Story, there is a picture of Roxas that is shown after the credits. This was altered into a silent cutscene in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'' with Roxas seen with Hayner, Pence, and Olette. During the end credits for Sora's story, Axel is seen to converse with him, Roxas completely oblivious to his presence. Axel then takes Roxas to the clock tower and the two eat Sea-Salt Ice Cream together for the first time, though Axel shows disgust at the treat while Roxas seems to enjoy it.  


In the Reverse/Rebirth mode ending, Roxas is seen meeting up with Hayner, Pence, and Olette in The Other Twilight Town, conversing before deciding to head towards the clock tower to eat [[sea-salt ice cream]]. Roxas arrives there first and watches the twilight sky from on top of the clock tower with interest.
In the Reverse/Rebirth mode ending, Roxas is seen meeting up with Hayner, Pence, and Olette in the Simulated Twilight Town, conversing before deciding to head towards the clock tower to eat [[sea-salt ice cream]]. Roxas arrives there first and watches the twilight sky from on top of the clock tower with interest.
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===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', Roxas appears in the 4 o'clock Stations in the [[Dive to the Heart]] sections of the {{ssb|Hollow Bastion}} stage, as an obtainable {{ssb|spirit}} in Sora's {{ssb|DLC Spirits (mode)|Spirit Board}}, and is represented by [[Ultimate Form]] {{ssb|Sora (SSBU)|Sora}} in {{ssb|Spirit#Spirit Battles|Spirit Battle}}.
In ''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', Roxas appears in the 4 o'clock Stations in the [[Dive to the Heart]] sections of the {{ssb|Hollow Bastion}} stage, as an obtainable {{ssb|spirit}} in Sora's {{ssb|DLC Spirits (mode)|Spirit Board}}, and is represented by {{ssb|Sora (SSBU)|Sora}} in {{ssb|Spirit#Spirit Battles|Spirit Battle}}.


==Design==
==Design==
[[File:Roxas KHII.png|thumb|180px|Roxas in his Twilight Town attire.]]
[[File:Roxas KHII.png|right|thumb|180px|Roxas in his Twilight Town attire.]]
Roxas looks identical to [[Ventus]], due to Ventus's heart having been within Sora's heart when Roxas was created.<ref name="RoxVenLooks"/> He has bright blue eyes and golden blond hair. His hair is spiky, as the front concentrates the spikes on the right side of his head as if windswept, while the back is smoother and flakier.  
Roxas looks identical to [[Ventus]], due to Ventus's heart having been within Sora's heart when Roxas was created.<ref name="RoxVenLooks"/> He has bright blue eyes and golden blond hair. His hair is spiky, as the front concentrates the spikes on the right side of his head as if windswept, while the back is smoother and flakier.  


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While living in the false Twilight Town, Roxas wore much more casual clothes. He wore a black, high-collared jacket with a zipper resembling the Nobody symbol. Over this, he wore another jacket, this one unzipped and white, with several black block designs and a grey hem on the end of each sleeve. This jacket's collar was red and pleated and folded back. Roxas also wore two-colored pants; the legs of his pants were beige with several of what looked like buttons on the hem that appeared to attach the legs to the rest of the cloth, which are dark-colored. Roxas's shoes were colored in shades of grey and black and had red straps in place of laces. Finally, Roxas wore a wrist band with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern on his left wrist, as well as a plain black ring on his left index finger and a plain white ring on his left middle finger. Tetsuya Nomura has stated that the checkers on Roxas's clothing are meant to symbolize light and darkness.
While living in the false Twilight Town, Roxas wore much more casual clothes. He wore a black, high-collared jacket with a zipper resembling the Nobody symbol. Over this, he wore another jacket, this one unzipped and white, with several black block designs and a grey hem on the end of each sleeve. This jacket's collar was red and pleated and folded back. Roxas also wore two-colored pants; the legs of his pants were beige with several of what looked like buttons on the hem that appeared to attach the legs to the rest of the cloth, which are dark-colored. Roxas's shoes were colored in shades of grey and black and had red straps in place of laces. Finally, Roxas wore a wrist band with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern on his left wrist, as well as a plain black ring on his left index finger and a plain white ring on his left middle finger. Tetsuya Nomura has stated that the checkers on Roxas's clothing are meant to symbolize light and darkness.


He also has clothes for sleeping in The Other Twilight Town. He wears a white shirt with black coloration for the collar and arms. The arms also support a half star motifs. He also wears matching black shorts with a skull and crossbones symbol on the lower left side of the pants. The skull has "X" in one eye and a "III" in the other, making it resemble the number XIII.
He also has clothes for sleeping in the simulated Twilight Town. He wears a white shirt with black coloration for the collar and arms. The arms also support a half star motifs. He also wears matching black shorts with a skull and crossbones symbol on the lower left side of the pants. The skull has "X" in one eye and a "III" in the other, making it resemble the number XIII.


In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Roxas's face was changed to be slightly wider, with his cheekbones less defined and sullen, in order to make his design more closely resemble Ventus's.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qkr21oREfc Differences between ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and the ''Final Mix'' version]</ref>
In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Roxas's face was changed to be slightly wider, with his cheekbones less defined and sullen, in order to make his design more closely resemble Ventus's.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qkr21oREfc Differences between ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and the ''Final Mix'' version]</ref>
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==Abilities==
==Abilities==
[[File:Roxas (Dual Wield) KHMOM.png|thumb|200px|Roxas dual-wields the Oathkeeper and Oblivion.]]
[[File:Roxas (Dual Wield) KHMOM.png|right|thumb|200px|Roxas dual-wields the Oathkeeper and Oblivion.]]
Since Roxas's complete being contains the hearts of two Keyblade wielders, Roxas can dual-wield Keyblades,<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', p. 617; '''Interviewer:''' "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In ''Days'', Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In ''KHII'', once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> the [[Oathkeeper]] and the [[Oblivion]]. In battle, he also uses light, becoming a phenomenally dangerous foe. His style and level of power is somewhat like Sora's [[Final Form]]. He can glide at fast speeds, so fast in fact that he leaves behind a lens flare, and control thirteen sword-shaped shields of light energy which can connect to form a laser array. He can levitate his Keyblades in the air and whirl and spin them rapidly, showing a great deal of proficiency and skill with the blades, and can also counter any extended combo with a more powerful one of his own, even creating a ring of damage just by twirling them in a circle.  
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Since Roxas's complete being's heart is made up of two Keyblade wielders' hearts, Roxas can dual-wield Keyblades,<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', p. 617; '''Interviewer:''' "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In ''Days'', Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In ''KHII'', once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> the [[Oathkeeper]] and the [[Oblivion]]. In battle, he also uses light, becoming a phenomenally dangerous foe. His style and level of power is somewhat like Sora's [[Final Form]]. He can glide at fast speeds, so fast in fact that he leaves behind a lens flare, and control thirteen sword-shaped shields of light energy which can connect to form a laser array. He can levitate his Keyblades in the air and whirl and spin them rapidly, showing a great deal of proficiency and skill with the blades, and can also counter any extended combo with a more powerful one of his own, even creating a ring of damage just by twirling them in a circle.  


His special attack involves him floating in the air and shooting his thirteen light shields around the arena, which then light it up in a thick twilight mist as Roxas begins shooting blue spheres of light at his opponent from energy gathered in his hands. He often attacks rapidly side-to-side, leaving a trail of light behind him. He can also perform the Duel Bout technique (similar to his Samurai Nobodies) in which he rushes at his opponent and slashes at them repeatedly, causing intense damage if not repelled. During this attack, Sora can knock Roxas into the air and briefly steal his Keyblades. However, when Sora steals Roxas's Keyblades, Roxas resorts to utilizing his light powers to full effect, before moving in to steal his Keyblades back from Sora.
His special attack involves him floating in the air and shooting his thirteen light shields around the arena, which then light it up in a thick twilight mist as Roxas begins shooting blue spheres of light at his opponent from energy gathered in his hands. He often attacks rapidly side-to-side, leaving a trail of light behind him. He can also perform the Duel Bout technique (similar to his Samurai Nobodies) in which he rushes at his opponent and slashes at them repeatedly, causing intense damage if not repelled. During this attack, Sora can knock Roxas into the air and briefly steal his Keyblades. However, when Sora steals Roxas's Keyblades, Roxas resorts to utilizing his light powers to full effect, before moving in to steal his Keyblades back from Sora.
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It is interesting to note that as well, when not dual-wielding, Roxas uses a fighting style similar to the one Sora used in ''Kingdom Hearts''. Roxas's victory pose in Olympus Coliseum is to swing his Keyblade twice through the air in an X, then swing it to rest on his shoulder. This is extremely similar to [[Leon]]'s victory pose in the ''Final Fantasy'' series and one of Sora's victory poses in the [[Olympus Coliseum]] in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
It is interesting to note that as well, when not dual-wielding, Roxas uses a fighting style similar to the one Sora used in ''Kingdom Hearts''. Roxas's victory pose in Olympus Coliseum is to swing his Keyblade twice through the air in an X, then swing it to rest on his shoulder. This is extremely similar to [[Leon]]'s victory pose in the ''Final Fantasy'' series and one of Sora's victory poses in the [[Olympus Coliseum]] in ''Kingdom Hearts''.


Roxas's Limit Breaks both refer to light. A {{w|black hole}} is a celestial object whose gravity is so strong nothing, not even light, can escape, while the Japanese name, "{{w|Event Horizon}}", is the boundary of no escape; the "{{w|Golden hour (photography)|magic hour}}" is a period of time during a sunset that has extremely favorable conditions for photography. His Magic Hour ability also appears in his [[Game:Roxas|boss]] fight in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. Also, in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', after Roxas floats, a symbol appears below him and he spins both of his Keyblades while firing a great number of homing light orbs.
Like Xion and Sora, Roxas has balanced, average stats in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Roxas's Limit Break is called [[Black Hole]]. It transforms Roxas's Keyblade into a sword of light, with which he rapidly slashes at enemies. The Final Limit causes him to summon pillars of light that fire in all directions.
 
When Dual-Wielding, Roxas has another Limit Break, called [[Magic Hour]]. It causes Roxas to leap into the air and summon large pillars of light to hammer the battlefield. In the Final Limit, the pillars of light intensify and grow larger. This attack also appears in Roxas's [[Game:Roxas|boss]] fight in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. Also, in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', after Roxas floats, a symbol appears below him and he spins both of his Keyblades while firing a great number of homing light orbs.
 
Roxas's Limit Breaks both refer to light. The "{{w|event horizon}}" refers to the distance at which light can no longer escape from a black hole; the "{{w|Golden hour (photography)|magic hour}}" is a period of time during a sunset that has extremely favorable conditions for photography.
 
Roxas learns a variety of abilities in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', including [[Dodge Roll]], [[Block]], [[Glide]], [[Air Rush]], and [[Aerial Recovery]], among others. He also is very proficient at magic, able to cast several different spells. However, none of these abilities carry over into ''Kingdom Hearts II''. During his time in the Simulated Twilight Town, Roxas learns no magic, although he can boost his magical strength via both the [[Dream Rod]] and the [[Struggle Wand]].
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===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
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Roxas debuted in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', during the beginning tutorials that took place in the Simulated Twilight Town (the First through Sixth Day). This appearance of Roxas was mainly in a non-combat setting. Again sharing the same aerial and ground combos as Sora from the original ''Kingdom Hearts'', his full strength was accessed when Dual-Wielding in the second battle with Axel. Roxas had no access to spells in this gameplay incarnation, and was limited only to learning the [[Guard]], [[Aerial Recovery]], and [[Scan]] Abilities naturally.
Roxas is a playable character in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' during the prologue in The Other Twilight Town, and in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' he is fought as a boss in The World That Never Was. As a playable character he shares the same attacks as Sora, though his full strength is accessed when Dual-Wielding in the second battle against Axel. Roxas has no access to spells in this gameplay incarnation, and is limited only to learning the [[Guard]], [[Aerial Recovery]], and [[Scan]] Abilities naturally.
 
Roxas starts with 20 HP, 100 MP, as well as 1 armor slot, 1 accessory slot, and 3 item slots, and can gain several bonuses to his stats during the prologue. Roxas can gain a +1 increase to Strength, Defense, or Magic if he chose the [[Struggle Sword]], [[Struggle Hammer]], or [[Struggle Wand]] respectively. His AP will increase by +1 by earning 650-1040 munny in jobs, or by +2 by earning 1050 or more munny. Roxas will also gain +5 HP when defeating the Twilight Thorn and +5 HP when defeating Axel in the Mansion Basement Hall. The stats and equipment Roxas has carries over to Sora at the end of the prologue.
 
Outside of wielding Oathkeeper & Oblivion, Roxas has access to nearly the exact same set of attacks that Sora does, with the only exception being the '''Thrust''' attack lacking a sweep and having a more powerful thrust.
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{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Rotating V-Slash'''|地上縦回転振り|<br>Chijō Tate Kaiten Furi|lit. "Ground Vertical Spin Swing"}}|att|Physical|x2.0|4|O|O|11=Ground combo finisher.}}
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In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Dual-Wielding Roxas can only be played during the second fight with Axel, where he gains access to his dual signature Oathkeeper & Oblivion, giving him a new moveset, as well as access to the [[Scan]], [[Item Boost]], {{c|Defender|ability}}, [[Second Chance]], and [[Once More]] Support Abilities.
Roxas could also be customized in this gameplay incarnation to a lesser degree than in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', his Strength, Magic, or Defense raising very slightly depending on which Struggle weapon the player chooses in the first battle with Seifer. He would also grow in HP and other stats for meeting certain criteria in jobs or by defeating bosses. The main reason for playing as the Nobody in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' was to establish a plot and set the abilities and controls for the actual storyline, in which Sora is playable.
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{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Cross Swing'''|二刀流地上交差振り|<br>Nitōryū Chijō Kōsa Furi|lit. "Dual-wielding Ground Cross Swing"}}|att|Physical|Right hand: x0.5<br>Left hand: x0.25|—|△|X|11=Used when the enemy is nearby on the ground. Swings the weapon with the right and left hand.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Horizontal Swing'''|二刀流地上横振り|<br>Nitōryū Chijō Yoko Furi|lit. "Dual-wielding Ground Horizontal Swing"}}|att|Physical|x0.25→x0.25→x0.5|—|△|X|11=Used when the enemy is slightly far away on the ground. Runs forward and swings two Keyblades at the same time.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Consecutive Swing'''|二刀流地上連続振り|<br>Nitōryū Chijō Renzoku Furi|lit. "Dual-wielding Ground Consecutive Swing"}}|att|Physical|x0.2<br>Final hit: x0.65|—|△|O|11=Ground combo finisher; can also be used by pressing {{button|square}} while on the ground. Moves back and forth while swinging both weapons, then launches the enemy upward.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Thrust'''|二刀流空中突き|<br>Nitōryū Kūchū Tsuki|lit. "Dual-wielding Aerial Thrust"}}|att|Physical|x0.5|—|△|X|11=Used while in the air. Thrusts with the right hand weapon and swings left hand weapon sideways.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Upwing'''|二刀流空中振り上げ|<br>Nitōryū Kūchū Furiage|lit. "Dual-wielding Aerial Upward Swing"}}|att|Physical|x0.5|—|△|X|11=Used when the enemy is overhead on the ground or during the aerial combo. Swings the weapon upward with the right hand, then the left hand.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Spin Swing'''|二刀流空中回転振り|<br>Nitōryū Kūchū Kaiten Furi|lit. "Dual-wielding Aerial Spin Swing"}}|att|Physical|x0.2<br>Final hit: x0.65|—|△|O|11=Aerial combo finisher. Swings both weapons while spinning vertically, then swings both weapons again and launches the enemy.}}
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!style="{{style|kh2|a}}; font-size:12px" colspan="3"|Support Abilities
|-style="{{style|kh2|b}}; font-size:12px"
!Ability
!Description
|-
|'''[[Scan]]'''
|Inspects the target's current HP.
|-
|'''[[Item Boost]]'''
|Increases effect done with healing items on the field by 50%. Equip more to increase the effect.
|-
|'''{{c|Defender|ability}}'''
|Increases defense by 3 in a pinch. Equip more to increase the effect.
|-
|'''[[Damage Control]]'''<br>{{FMII}}
|Halves damage taken at critical moments. Equip two to accelerate the effect.
|-
|'''[[Damage Control]]'''<br>{{FMII}}
|Halves damage taken at critical moments. Equip two to accelerate the effect.
|-
|'''[[Second Chance]]'''
|Ensures 1 HP remains after taking massive damage.
|-
|'''[[Once More]]'''
|Ensures 1 HP remains after taking damage from a combo.
|}


===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Dual-Wielding Roxas can only be played during the second fight with Axel and is toned down, with Roxas only gaining access to his dual signature blades, wearing his ''Kingdom Hearts II'' attire, and having access to the [[Scan]], [[Item Boost]], [[Defender]], [[Second Chance]], and [[Once More]] abilities. If one puts him against some Nobodies that allow players to use reaction commands, Dual-Wielding Roxas still has access to the Reversal reaction command.
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Roxas wields the Keyblade as his weapon, with the Kingdom Key as his default Keyblade. Like Xion and Sora, Roxas has balanced, average stats in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. Roxas learns a variety of abilities in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', including [[Dodge Roll]], [[Block]], [[Glide]], [[Air Rush]], and [[Aerial Recovery]], among others. He also is very proficient at magic, able to cast several different spells.


Roxas's Limit Break is called [[Black Hole]]. It transforms Roxas's Keyblade into a sword of light, with which he rapidly slashes at enemies. The Final Limit causes him to summon pillars of light that fire in all directions. When Dual-Wielding, Roxas has another Limit Break, called [[Magic Hour]]. It causes Roxas to leap into the air and summon large pillars of light to hammer the battlefield. In the Final Limit, the pillars of light intensify and grow larger.
Each of these abilities is counted as Support Abilities and is only used in the final battle with Axel. Dual-Wielding Roxas also has access to his own set of attacks for the final Axel face-off, which are the following:
*Cross Swing
*Horizontal Swing
*Consecutive Swing
*Aerial Thrust
*Aerial Upswing
*Spin Swing


===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
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Roxas's standard ground-combo consists of him performing his '''Continuous Swing''' move, which can inflict heavy damage on his target, but a new addition is that he can perform this combo in mid-air. His gap-clearer, '''{{c|Cross Slash|KHIII}}''', has him turn into a ray of light and homing in on his target to perform a cross-shaped slash. Roxas's aerial combo consists of him spinning vertically at his target, similar to his boss form. He even uses a form of [[Quick Run]], which allows him to dash forward and leaving behind a trail of light as well. His [[Situation Command]], '''[[Dual Shot]]''', has him spin his Keyblades and fire orbs of light and darkness at the enemy.
Roxas's standard ground-combo consists of him performing his '''Continuous Swing''' move, which can inflict heavy damage on his target, but a new addition is that he can perform this combo in mid-air. His gap-clearer, '''{{c|Cross Slash|KHIII}}''', has him turn into a ray of light and homing in on his target to perform a cross-shaped slash. Roxas's aerial combo consists of him spinning vertically at his target, similar to his boss form. He even uses a form of [[Quick Run]], which allows him to dash forward and leaving behind a trail of light as well. His [[Situation Command]], '''[[Dual Shot]]''', has him spin his Keyblades and fire orbs of light and darkness at the enemy.


If Roxas approaches his target up close, he will be able to activate the '''Reversal''' command, allowing him to slide behind his foes. If attacking once the Reversal command if finished, Roxas can pull off his powerful dual-wielding '''[[Dual Counter]]''', unleashing a whirlwind of light and darkness. This move can cause a huge chunk of damage. Roxas also has access to Magic commands [[Curaga]] and [[Waterga]], with his item slots containing one [[Hi-Potion]] and one [[Ether]].  
If Roxas approaches his target up close, he will be able to activate the '''Reversal''' command, allowing him to slide behind his foes. If attacking once the Reversal command if finished, Roxas can pull off his powerful dual-wielding '''[[Dual Counter]]''', unleashing a whirlwind of light and darkness. This move can cause a huge chunk of damage. Roxas also has access to Magic commands [[Curaga]] and [[Waterga]], with few [[Hi-Potion]]s in his item slots.  


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