Editing Sleeping Lion

From the Kingdom Hearts Wiki, the Kingdom Hearts encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision Your text
Line 1: Line 1:
{{game|KH2|FM2|UCX}}
{{game|KH2|FM2}}
{{tab|o-info}}{{tab|KHII}}
{{InfoKeyKHII
{{InfoKeyKHII
|name=Sleeping Lion
|name=Sleeping Lion
|katakana=スリーピングライオン
|katakana=スリーピングライオン
|romaji=Surīpingu Raion
|image=Sleeping lion.png
|desc=Well-balanced with strength and magic, increasing maximum ground-based combos by 1.
|desc=Well-balanced with strength and magic, increasing maximum ground-based combos by 1.
|str=+5
|str=+5
|mag=+3
|mag=+3
|length=152
|ability=[[Combo Plus]]
|ability=[[Combo Plus]]
|get=Talk to [[Leon]] before the second visit to [[Space Paranoids]].
|get=Talk to [[Leon]] at the start of the second chapter of [[Space Paranoids]].
|char=Sora
}}
}}{{tab|c}}{{tab|KHUχ}}
The {{nihongo|'''Sleeping Lion'''|スリーピングライオン|Surīpingu Raion}} is a [[Keyblade]] given to [[Sora]] by [[Leon]] before the second trip into [[Space Paranoids]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. This keychain is the equivalent of the [[Lionheart]] keychain from ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''.
{{InfoKeyKHUX
|name=Sleeping Lion
|katakana=スリーピングライオン
|romaji=Surīpingu Raion
|size=200px
|t1=+20
|t2=+25
|t3=+35
|SlotA=Speed
|URA=Upright
|SlotB=Speed
|URB=Upright
|SlotC=Speed
|URC=Reversed
|SlotD=Speed
|URD=Upright
|SlotE=Speed
|URE=Upright
|A2=1.10
|A10ur=1.50
|A11ur=1.60
|A15ur=1.70
|A19ur=1.80
|A25ur=1.90
|A29ur=2.00
|B5=1.10
|B6ur=1.50
|B7ur=1.60
|B9ur=1.70
|B16ur=1.80
|B17ur=1.90
|B23ur=2.00
|B30ur=2.10
|B31ur=2.20
|B33ur=2.30
|D0=1.00
|C12=1.10
|C17ur=2.00
|C18ur=2.10
|C21ur=2.20
|C24ur=2.30
|C35ur=2.40
|D3=1.10
|D4ur=1.70
|D14ur=1.80
|D15ur=1.90
|D17ur=2.00
|D22ur=2.10
|D27ur=2.20
|D28ur=2.30
|D32ur=2.40
|D34ur=2.50
|E0=1.10
|E0ur=2.00
|E1ur=2.10
|E4ur=2.20
|E8ur=2.30
|E13ur=2.40
|E16ur=2.50
|E20ur=2.60
|E26ur=2.70
|E35ur=2.80
|sa0=15
|sa20=16
|sa25=17
|sa35=18
|get=Quest 3: Combat 102 (Proud Mode)
|recipe=
{{UXR|1|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=1}}
{{UXR|2|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=1}}
{{UXR|3|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=1}}
{{UXR|4|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=1}}
{{UXR|5|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=1}}
{{UXR|6|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|7|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|8|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|9|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|10|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|11|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|12|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|13|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|14|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|15|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|16|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|17|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|18|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|19|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|20|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|21|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|22|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|23|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|24|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|25|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|26|n1=Sun Gem|q1=1}}
{{UXR|27|n1=Sun Gem|q1=1|n2=Speed Gem|q2=1}}
{{UXR|28|n1=Sun Gem|q1=1|n2=Speed Gem|q2=1}}
{{UXR|29|n1=Sun Gem|q1=2|n2=Speed Gem|q2=1}}
{{UXR|30|n1=Sun Gem|q1=2|n2=Speed Gem|q2=1}}
{{UXR|31|n1=Sun Gem|q1=2|n2=Speed Gem|q2=2}}
{{UXR|32|n1=Sun Gem|q1=3|n2=Speed Gem|q2=2}}
{{UXR|33|n1=Sun Gem|q1=3|n2=Speed Gem|q2=3}}
{{UXR|34|n1=Sun Gem|q1=4|n2=Speed Gem|q2=4}}
{{UXR|35|n1=Sun Gem|q1=5|n2=Speed Gem|q2=5}}
}}{{tab|c}}{{tab|c}}
The '''Sleeping Lion''' is a [[Keychain]] for [[Kingdom Key|Sora's]] and [[Starlight|Player's Keyblades]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''. It is also one of the types of Keyblades left at the [[Keyblade Graveyard]].


==Design==
== Appearance ==
The Sleeping Lion's design varies depending on the upgrade, most of which are seen in ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''. It bears a resemblance to Squall's Revolver Gunblade from ''{{ff|Final Fantasy VIII}}''.
The blade and hilt appear like the Gunblade wielded by Squall in ''[[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy VIII|Final Fantasy VIII]]''. The tip and token are lion-heads, reminiscent of Griever from ''Final Fantasy VIII''.


The default Sleeping Lion has a dull grey color scheme. Its design invokes Squall's Revolver, with a barrel as the blade's base. Its handle is green, while the guard is a dark grey. The blade is a thin shaft, with a maneless lion head as the tip and a ''[[Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series#Fleur-de-lis|fleur-de-lis]]'' as the teeth. The Keychain is a dull grey, with the token being a maneless lion head.
==In Combat==
Because of the +5 strength bonus and Combo Plus ability, this keyblade is quite useful with [[Valor Form]] throughout the entire game.


The first upgrade, also seen in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', has a grey hilt, blade, and Keychain. The lion's head on the tip and blade has a more visible mane. The ''fleur-de-lis'' has more prominent wings, and the blade has a wider shaft. The Keyblade bears resemblance to both Squall's Revolver and Twin Lance Gunblades from ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
==Other Media==
Sleeping Lion is one of the Keyblades packaged with the Series 1 ''[[Play Arts Figures]]'' [[Final Form]] figure.


In the second upgrade, the handle remains the same, but the guard is now not as symmetrical as previous iterations and now bears a wing similar to the [[Way to the Dawn]]'s teeth. The blade is longer and more cyan, as is the Keychain, and the ''fleur-de-lis'' has more prominent wings. The Keychain token now has a wing emerging from the mane. It is meant to resemble the Lionheart Gunblade from ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
==Trivia==
* Sleeping Lion can be seen in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' secret ending, "[[Birth by sleep (Video)|Birth by sleep]]", after [[Aqua]] casts a [[Reflect]]-like spell on [[Terra]]. It can also be seen stuck in the ground when Master Xehanort summons the storm of Keyblades.
* Sleeping Lion has also made several appearance in the latest ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' trailer, one time have the camera focused on it in the field of Keyblades before moving away, and another time being seen ridden by Vanitas in the Keyblade storm that Master Xehanort created.


The third upgrade accompanies the Keyblade with an aquamarine aura, trailing wisps of light, a lens flare, and five Lux—three blues and two yellows.
==See Also==
* [[Leon]]
* [[Lionheart]]


The Keyblade Graveyard variant lacks the lion's head at the tip, and also lacks a Keychain.
{{keychains}}
 
==Gameplay==
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the Sleeping Lion is a well-balanced weapon with decent stats and a long reach, but it is outclassed in all regards by other late-game Keyblades that are more focused, such as the [[Decisive Pumpkin]] or [[Fatal Crest]]. Its ability allows Sora to perform an extra hit on his ground combos, but as Sora is most proficient at aerial combat in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', this is of dubious use. The weapon is best used with [[Valor Form]], which is more ground-based and relies on rapid combos. When wielded together with the Decisive Pumpkin, Sora's attack strings are quite powerful and build to devastating finishers.
 
==Other appearances==
===''Play Arts Figures''===
Sleeping Lion is one of the Keyblades packaged with the Series 1 ''[[Play Arts|Play Arts Figures]]'' [[Final Form]] figure.
 
===''Dissidia Final Fantasy NT''===
The Sleeping Lion appears as a downloadable weapon for Squall Leonheart in ''Dissidia Final Fantasy NT'', albeit with its handle replaced by that of his Revolver gunblade. It comes packaged with Squall's ''Sleeping Lion'' outfit, based on his appearances from ''Kingdom Hearts''.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Sleeping Lion (Art).png|Concept art of the Sleeping Lion.
Graveyard Keyblade Sleeping Lion KHBBS.png|The Sleeping Lion variation in the Keyblade Graveyard.
File:Sleeping Lion Carousel KHX.png|Sleeping Lion's carousel in ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]''.
</gallery>
 
==See also==
* [[Lionheart]]
{{UCX}}
{{KeybladeS}}
{{KeybladeChi}}
{{Keychains}}
[[fr:Lion Assoupi]]
[[fr:Lion Assoupi]]
[[de:Schlafender Löwe]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II Keyblades]]

Please note that all contributions to the Kingdom Hearts Wiki are considered to be released under the Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license (see KHWiki:Copyrights for details). If you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then don't submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)