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Lock-On is always available by default. | Lock-On is always available by default. | ||
Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r1}} in | In ''Kingdom Hearts'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r1}}. Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by pressing {{button|r2}} or {{button|l2}}. A "Lock On!" banner will appear in the top left corner when locked on, displacing the enemy's HP gauge slightly. The lock-on reticle also indicates if the enemy is within range for long-range spells such as Thunder or Gravity. | ||
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r2}} during battle only.<!--fill info on switching targets--> | |||
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', | In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r1}}. Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by holding {{button|r2}} and moving {{button|rana}}. | ||
In ''Kingdom Hearts | In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by double-tapping {{button|shoulderR}}. Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by tapping {{button|shoulderR}}. | ||
In ''Kingdom Hearts | In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|shoulderL}} and {{button|shoulderR}} at the same time.<!--fill info on switching targets--> In the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated or by tapping {{button|r1}}. Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by pressing {{button|l1}}. The deflected projectiles will always aim at an opponent that is locked on. | ||
In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', while locked-on to an enemy, blocking another opponent's attack successfully will automatically have the target temporarily switched on to them. | In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|shoulderL}} and {{button|shoulderR}} at the same time.<!--fill info on switching targets--> While in [[side-scrolling]] areas, [[Data-Sora]] can lock on to a maximum of five enemies at a time rather than one. | ||
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|shoulderL}} and {{button|shoulderR}} at the same time, or by tapping {{button|switchzr}}<ref>Requires a Circle Pad Pro accessory or a New 3DS system.</ref> Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by tapping {{button|shoulderL}} or {{button|shoulderR}}. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r1}}. Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by holding {{button|r1}} and moving {{button|lana}}. While locked-on to an enemy, blocking another opponent's attack successfully will automatically have the target temporarily switched on to them. | |||
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r1}}.<!--fill info on switching targets--> | |||
==Range Extender== | ==Range Extender== | ||
Revision as of 18:41, 25 January 2025
Lock-On is a targeting mechanism in the Kingdom Hearts series, present in all fully three-dimensional games. While the player will automatically attack the closest available target, Lock-On allows the player to permanently target a single enemy or attackable object, typically signified by the tan targeting reticle turning blue. While locked on to an enemy or an object, the camera will automatically move to follow the target.
In a number of games, there are abilities that assist or enhance the targeting and Lock-On features. These include Scan, Range Extender, Auto-Lock, and Multilock.
Mechanics
Lock-On is always available by default.
In Kingdom Hearts, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping 
. Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by pressing 
or 
. A "Lock On!" banner will appear in the top left corner when locked on, displacing the enemy's HP gauge slightly. The lock-on reticle also indicates if the enemy is within range for long-range spells such as Thunder or Gravity.
In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping during battle only.
In Kingdom Hearts II, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping . Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by holding and moving 
.
In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by double-tapping 
. Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by tapping .
In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping 
and at the same time. In the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX version of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, Lock-On is activated and deactivated or by tapping . Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by pressing 
. The deflected projectiles will always aim at an opponent that is locked on.
In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping and at the same time. While in side-scrolling areas, Data-Sora can lock on to a maximum of five enemies at a time rather than one.
In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping and at the same time, or by tapping 
[1] Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by tapping or . In Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping . Targets can be switched while in Lock-On by holding and moving 
. While locked-on to an enemy, blocking another opponent's attack successfully will automatically have the target temporarily switched on to them.
In Kingdom Hearts III, Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping .
Range Extender
Range Extender (レンジアップ Renji Appu, lit. "Range Up") is an ability in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is found as an Ability Panel. It allows the user to lock onto enemies even if they are far away.
Learning Range Extender
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Range Extender can be purchased for 1200 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
Auto-Lock
Auto-Lock (オートロックオン Ōto Rokku On, lit. "Auto Lock-On") is an ability in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is found as an Ability Panel. It allows the user to automatically lock on to available targets while attacking.
Learning Auto-Lock
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Auto-Lock can be purchased for 960 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, pressing or holding the special move button while using Sonic Blade allows Sora to home in on the nearest opponent within range, indicated by the Kingdom Hearts lock-on reticle appearing on their person.
See also
Notes and references
- ^ Requires a Circle Pad Pro accessory or a New 3DS system.
