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Magic, denotated commonly as MP ("Magic Points"), is one of the two forms of basic attack [[Sora]] can perform. Other friendly characters that excel at magic include [[Donald Duck]], [[Princess Ariel]], and [[Jack Skellington]], not to mention [[Genie]] and [[Mushu]]. However, these usually tend to not be as powerful when it comes to physical attacks. Magic utilized by non-magical characters (such as [[Roxas]] while in the false [[Twilight Town]]) is known as '''astuteness'''. | Magic, denotated commonly as MP ("Magic Points"), is one of the two forms of basic attack [[Sora]] can perform. Other friendly characters that excel at magic include [[Donald Duck]], [[Princess Ariel]], and [[Jack Skellington]], not to mention [[Genie]] and [[Mushu]]. However, these usually tend to not be as powerful when it comes to physical attacks. Magic utilized by non-magical characters (such as [[Roxas]] while in the false [[Twilight Town]]) is known as '''astuteness'''. | ||
Magic is associated with the color blue. It is the blue meter on Sora's and Roxa's status display. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', Magic is also associated with the color yellow. There would be a second meter overlapping the MP Meter, which represented [[MP Recovery]]. It counted as extra MP. The meter was removed, however, in ''[[Kingdom Hearts | Magic is associated with the color blue. It is the blue meter on Sora's and Roxa's status display. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', Magic is also associated with the color yellow. There would be a second meter overlapping the MP Meter, which represented [[MP Recovery]]. It counted as extra MP. The meter was removed, however, in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Magic was instead associated with the color purple. When Sora used up all his MP, the MP Meter would be replaced with the MP Recharge meter, which was purple. Sora would not be able to use anymore Magic until the Recharge meter was empty. | ||
MP may be recovered by dealing damage to enemies, stepping into a [[Save Space]], by using an [[Ether]] or [[Elixir]], by using a [[Tent]], and/or by picking up the bubble-like MP Orbs dropped by enemies and by the wisps in the [[Underworld]]. | MP may be recovered by dealing damage to enemies, stepping into a [[Save Space]], by using an [[Ether]] or [[Elixir]], by using a [[Tent]], and/or by picking up the bubble-like MP Orbs dropped by enemies and by the wisps in the [[Underworld]]. | ||
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==Influencing Magic Strength== | ==Influencing Magic Strength== | ||
Magic itself is effected by two factors: [[Strength]] (Magic Strength in ''Kingdom Hearts | Magic itself is effected by two factors: [[Strength]] (Magic Strength in ''Kingdom Hearts II'') and [[Ability Points]]. The higher the user's Strength number is, the more powerful and capable the magic was when used offensively. Special magic attacks can be enabled with a high amount of AP. | ||
Additionally, every standard magic power has three ranks. These can be determined by the suffix to the magic power's name. Rank 1 has no special suffix. Rank 2 is ended with either a "-ra" or a "-ara," depending on the ending letter of the Rank 1 name. Rank 3 follows suit, but replaces the "r" with a "g." Hence, a Rank 3 magic power's name will end with the suffix "-ga" or "-ega." Although unavailable, Rank 4 has the suffixes "-gun" and "-agun." By acquiring all Rank 3 magic in ''Kingdom Hearts'', [[Merlin]] will give Sora the [[ | Additionally, every standard magic power has three ranks. These can be determined by the suffix to the magic power's name. Rank 1 has no special suffix. Rank 2 is ended with either a "-ra" or a "-ara," depending on the ending letter of the Rank 1 name. Rank 3 follows suit, but replaces the "r" with a "g." Hence, a Rank 3 magic power's name will end with the suffix "-ga" or "-ega." Although unavailable, Rank 4 has the suffixes "-gun" and "-agun." By acquiring all Rank 3 magic in ''Kingdom Hearts'', [[Merlin]] will give Sora the [[Spellbinder]] key chain. | ||
Another way to increase magic potential is via [[Ability|Abilities]]. Some abilities influence magic strength, be it positive or negative. This is further looked at in ''Kingdom Hearts | Another way to increase magic potential is via [[Ability|Abilities]]. Some abilities influence magic strength, be it positive or negative. This is further looked at in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', in which the [[Keyblade]], Donald's staff, and [[Goofy]]'s shield held abilities themselves, occasionally effecting magic. Abilities that effect magic include: | ||
*[[MP Recovery (ability)|MP Recovery]] | *[[MP Recovery (ability)|MP Recovery]] | ||
*[[MP Charge]] | *[[MP Charge]] | ||
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==Drive Forms== | ==Drive Forms== | ||
Of Sora's Drive forms, [[Wisdom Form]] and [[Master Form]] are the best choice for Magic users. Wisdom Form literally relies on magic for its attack, though only the standard magic powers consume MP. Any magic power used in Master Form performs differently than normally or than in any other Drive form. For example, Sora will charge forward when using Fire, and spin his Keyblade around him to protect himself while performing Thunder. Sora in Master Form is the most powerful Magic | Of Sora's Drive forms, [[Wisdom Form]] and [[Master Form]] are the best choice for Magic users. Wisdom Form literally relies on magic for its attack, though only the standard magic powers consume MP. Any magic power used in Master Form performs differently than normally or than in any other Drive form. For example, Sora will charge forward when using Fire, and spin his Keyblade around him to protect himself while performing Thunder. Sora in Master Form is the most powerful Magic used in the game. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||