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[[Image:Valor Form.png|right|260px|]]{{nihongo|'''Valor Form'''|ブレイヴフォーム|Bureivu Fōmu|"Brave Form" in the Japanese version}} is the first [[Drive Form]] attained in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. This form is obtained along with Sora's new clothes at [[Yen Sid's Tower]]. [[Sora]] merges with [[Goofy]] to transform. The form turns Sora's clothes into a red and black color scheme with a fleur-de-lis on each sleeve and pant leg. In this form, Sora wields two keyblades. This form focuses on attack, and is the most offensive of any form. Valor Form allows Sora to get in close and bash away to do heavy damage in a short amount of time, at the cost of losing the ability to cast magic.
{{suite|Valor Form}}
{{DriveForm
|name=Valor Form
|kana=ブレイヴフォーム
|romaji=Bureivu Fōmu
|jpname=Brave Form
|fr=Forme Vaillance
|de=Helden-Form
|es=Forma Valiente
|ability=High Jump
|drive=3
|allies=Goofy
|desc=A Form specializing in physical attacks.
|exp2=100
|exp3=400
|exp4=760
|exp5=1210
|exp6=1750
|exp7=2500
|bonus2=Auto Valor
|bonus4=Combo Plus
|bonus6=Combo Plus
|fmexp2=80
|fmexp3=240
|fmexp4=520
|fmexp5=968
|fmexp6=1528
|fmexp7=2200
|journalUX=KINGDOM HEARTS II (2005)<br>This form boosts Sora's strength and lets him wield two Keyblades.
|style=kh2
}}
'''Valor Form''' is a [[Drive Form]] specializing in physical attacks which appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. It uses [[Goofy]], and consumes three of [[Sora]]'s Drive Bars. It represents Sora's [[strength]],<ref>'''Yen Sid's mirror''': "An image of you utilizing your strength to its fullest flows into your mind."</ref> and is obtained along with Sora's new clothes at [[Mysterious Tower]]. Its emblem is a red ''fleur-de-lis''.


==Design==
While in this form, Sora can run faster than usual, making Valor the second fastest Drive Form, compared to Final's gliding ability.
{{Main|Form:Sora}}
Valor Form turns Sora's clothes red and white with the ''{{w|Fleur-de-lis|fleur-de-lis}}'' emblem on each sleeve and pant leg. Valor Form changes designs depending on the world he is in:
*In [[Timeless River]], Sora's appearance does not change. However, his HUD sprite gains a red tint.
*In [[Halloween Town]], Sora's mask is changed into a creature resembling a {{ff|Bomb (creature)|Bomb}}.
*In [[Christmas Town]]{{FMII}}, Sora's hat gains a red ''fleur-de-lis'', and the back of his shirt has a red thorn symbol.
*In [[Space Paranoids]], Sora's circuitry changes to red.


In this form, Sora wields two [[Keyblades]], and is also very dexterous, sometimes even spinning the Keyblade on a single finger during a combo. No matter what world Sora is in, Sora's hands glow light red and flicker with red electricity. When Sora runs in Valor Form, flakes of red energy fly off of his hands in a streak.
This form also gives Sora access to the [[Star Seeker]] Keyblade until he obtains the Keyblades [[Hidden Dragon]] or [[Hero's Crest]].


==Mechanics==
== Leveling Up ==
Valor Form is a melee-oriented Drive Form that can wield two Keyblades, but cannot perform any [[magic]]. Notably, the [[Guard]] ability has been replaced with the Over the Horizon ability, but he can still parry while attacking. Its play-style is highly aggressive, utilizing a number of combo finishers and attacks that knock enemies into the air. Valor Form runs quicker than usual and can jump very high.
[[Image:Sora_..jpg|left|200px]]The Valor Form is easy to level up compared to the other forms in the game. It levels up simply by landing successful hits on an enemy, and Valor Form is noted for very long combos.


Valor Form gains an [[experience]] point every time Sora strikes an enemy, including with physical hits from Reaction Commands, regardless of whether an enemy is vulnerable to it. In the original Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts II'', it is possible to gain Valor Form EXP by hitting enemies with the [[Skateboard]]. By [[level]]ing up, the [[High Jump]] [[Growth Ability]] is upgraded for both Valor Form and Sora's standard form. Also, leveling up Valor Form grants [[Auto Valor]] and two [[Combo Plus]] [[abilities]] to Sora's standard form.
It is possible to level up Valor Form to lv3 easily almost as soon as it has been obtained. After leaving [[Hollow Bastion]], clear the route to [[Beast's Castle]] and, after seeing [[Beast]] take his rose from the parlor, head out into the main hallway. Drive into Valor Form, and defeat all the [[Hook Bat]]s: three in the centre, four near the door to the courtyard, and three at the top of the stairs. Then quickly return to the parlor before the Drive Gauge runs out and exit to the World Map. Upon re-entering the world, the Drive Gauge will be re-filled to max. Simply repeat this as many times as desired, but note that you cannot level up the form higher than lv3 at this stage.


===Abilities===
By leveling up the Valor Form, Sora will develop the ability High Jump, which allows him to jump at previously unreachable heights. Sora also gains Combo Up abilities by leveling up this form.
{{frm-atk-o|o=*|kh2=*}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Vertical Swing'''|ブレイヴ地上縦振り|<br>Bureivu Chijō Tate-furi|lit. "Brave Ground Vertical Swing"}}|att|Physical|x0.5→x0.65|0.6→0.78|O|X→O}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Horizontal Swing'''|ブレイヴ地上横振り|<br>Bureivu Chijō Yoko-furi|lit. "Brave Ground Horizontal Swing"}}|att|Physical|x0.5|0.3|O|X→X→O→O}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Thrust'''|ブレイヴ地上突き|<br>Bureivu Chijō Tsuki|lit. "Brave Ground Thrust"}}|att|Physical|x0.5→x0.25→x0.5|0.6→0.3→0.6|△→O→O|X→O→O}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''H-V Swing'''|ブレイヴ空中縦横振り|<br>Bureivu Kūchū Jūō-furi|lit. "Brave Aerial Vertical and Horizontal Swing"}}|att|Physical|x0.5|0.6|O|X→O→O}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Aerial U-D Swing'''|ブレイヴ空中上下振り|<br>Bureivu Kūchū Jōge-furi|lit. "Brave Aerial Up and Down Swing"}}|att|Physical|x0.65|0.78|O|X→O}}
{{frm-atk-o|kh2=*|aa=*}}
{{frm-atk-m|kh2=*|l=*|Brave Shot|Weapon|att|Physical|x1.5|1.8|△|O|Unleashes a powerful finishing combo move and knocks a single target off its feet.|Shock Wave|att|Physical|x1.5|1.8|X|O}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Brave Beat|att|Physical|x0.25→x0.25→x0.25<br>→x0.25→x1.0→x1.0|0.3→0.3→0.3<br>→0.3→1.2→1.2|△|O|11=Unleashes a powerful finishing combo move that successively attacks several targets at once.}}
{{frm-atk-m|kh2=*|l=*|Sonic Strike|Horizontal Swing|att|Physical|x0.5|0.6|△|O|Unleashes a powerful finishing combo move that pierces through a single target.|Thrust|att|Physical|x2.5|3.0|X|O}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Sonic End|att|Physical|x0.25→x0.25→x0.25<br>→x0.25→x1.0→x1.0|0.3→0.3→0.3<br>→0.3→1.2→1.2|△|O|11=Unleashes a powerful finishing combo move in a rapid midair attack to several targets at once.}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Over the Horizon|att|Physical|x0.65|0.78|O|X→O|11=Leaps towards a target in a rapid attack with {{button|s}}.}}
{{frm-abi|l=*|Omega Finale|Deals finishing combo moves in the middle of a combo with {{button|s}}.}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Retaliating Slash|att|Physical|x0.5|0.6|O|X→O→O|11=When knocked down, quickly regains balance and counterattacks with {{button|s}}.}}
{{frm-grw-o}}
{{frm-grw|High Jump LV1|1|Jump a little higher than usual. The longer {{button|c}} is pressed down, the higher the jump.}}
{{frm-grw|High Jump LV2|3|Jump even higher than before! The longer {{button|c}} is pressed down, the higher the jump.}}
{{frm-grw|High Jump LV3|5|Now you can jump really high! The longer {{button|c}} is pressed down, the higher the jump.}}
{{frm-grw|High Jump MAX|7|An extreme jump! Jump even higher than you thought possible! The longer {{button|c}} is pressed down, the higher the jump.}}
{{frm-abi-o|kh2|sa=*}}
{{frm-abi|Synch Blade|Equips a Keyblade in each hand. The ability of the left hand weapon becomes available as well.}}
{{frm-abi|Combo Plus|Increases maximum combo by 1 when on the ground. Equip more to enable more combos.}}
{{frm-abi|Air Combo Plus|Increases maximum combo by 1 when in midair. Equip more to enable more combos.}}
{{atk-c}}


==Strategy==
Try equipping weak keyblades to level up Valor Form. Sweet Memories and Oathkeeper are good choices.
[[File:Valor Form combo KHII.gif|left|thumb|250px|Sora performs a combo available for Valor Form.]]
Valor Form is a powerful damage-dealer, and is very useful against single targets, such as tough enemies and bosses. While in Valor Form, Sora moves at twice his normal speed{{fact}}, and can perform combo finishers at any time with [[Omega Finale]]. His rapid slashes can [[block]] enemy attacks, and can sometimes stun the enemies as well. However, Sora also becomes unable to cast any Magic, including [[Cure]], so equip [[Potions]] and set [[Donald]]'s behavior to healing-focused whenever Sora uses Valor Form. The lack of Magic, coupled with an inability to Guard, makes Valor Form the weakest Form defense-wise. As such, it is best to take advantage of the increased movement speed and jump height to evade attacks while looking for openings, then quickly moving in to deal damage.


Since Valor Form levels by dealing hits, and not by defeating enemies, try to keep enemies alive while training Valor Form. The best Keyblades for training Valor Form are the [[Sweet Memories]] and [[Oathkeeper]]; the [[Star Seeker]] and its [[Air Combo Plus]] are a good substitute for the Oathkeeper if it is unavailable. The [[Morning Star]] and [[Crimson Jazz]] [[Heartless]], which appear together at [[Hollow Bastion]] and [[Beast's Castle]], are the best enemies to train against, as they have high stamina, but are also easy to disrupt with Valor Form's attacks and drop a large amount of [[Drive Orb]]s when defeated. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', both [[Mushroom XIII No. 5]] and [[Mushroom XIII No. 11]] allow Sora to deal a large amount of hits while being close to a [[save point]], allowing him to quickly refill his Drive Gauge. If defeated, they will also drop some [[Drive Recovery]] items.
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In contrast, when using the form for combat purposes, it is best to equip the strongest Keyblades available. The damage dealt can be maximized by equipping the [[Decisive Pumpkin]], [[Sleeping Lion]], [[Hero's Crest]], [[Star Seeker]], or [[Rumbling Rose]], due to their [[Combo Boost]], [[Combo Plus]], [[Air Combo Boost]], [[Air Combo Plus]], and [[Finishing Plus]] abilities, respectively.
== Abilities ==
===Action===
{|class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="Crimson"
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Ability'''
|width="70%" style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Brave Shot'''||A strong combo finisher that knocks an opponent into the air.
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Brave Beat'''||A strong combo finisher that damages many opponents with multiple hits.
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Sonic Strike'''||Sora spears an enemy with one of his Keyblades midair, dealing massive damage. With Omega Finale, Sonic Strike can be executed into a one-hit attack.
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Sonic End'''||A powerful combo where Sora slashes furiously in midair, ending with a powerful "X" slash.
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Over the Horizon'''||by pressing the Square button, Sora automatically lunges at the targeted enemy.
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Omega Finale'''||Allows combo finisher to be executed in the middle of a combo, accessible via pressing the Square button.
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Retaliating Slash'''||When knocked onto the air, pressing square will allow Sora to do a quick recovery and execute several air slashes surrounding him.
|}


==Other appearances==
===Growth===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{|class="wikitable" width="100%"
[[File:Sora (Valor Form) SSBU.png|right|200px|Sora's Valor Form in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
|- bgcolor="Crimson"
Sora's Valor Form appears in ''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'' as an outfit variation for Sora. Sora's stance will change to that of the Valor Form while holding a one-handed item.
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Ability'''
{{-}}
|width="70%" style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''High Jump'''||An enhancement of jump where Sora does a backflip in mid-air.  
|}
===Support===
{|class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="Crimson"
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Ability'''
|width="70%" style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''[[Synch Blade]]'''||Allows Sora to wield two Keyblades at once.
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Combo Plus'''||1 added attack to prolong combos.
|- bgcolor="#F4A460"
|'''Air Combo Plus'''||1 added attack to prolong air combos.
|}
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'''Pros'''<br>
 
*EXPs is gained as Sora strikes enemies, thus making it the easiest Form to level-up.
*Omega Finale allows finishing blows to be executed without completing a combo, allowing Sora to do high amounts of damage easily.
*Sora's speed is increased, making him run twice as fast as his normal form.
* It has the greatest ability of any form to stay in the air, rarely having to touch the ground if surrounded by many enemies( Ex: Rapid thrusters)
*Fast slashes in midair.
*Slashes can block other enemy attacks.
 
'''Cons'''<br>
*Magic is disabled, thus no healing magic. However, this can be negated should Donald serve as a healer.
*Donald may not always heal in time.
*No long range magic such as thunder or blizzard to finish off an enemy from far away.
*Takes more time to defeat an enemy without magic aid.
 
== Helpful Hints ==
*Morning Stars and Crimson Jazzes are both enemies which take a lot of damage, and to make it even better their attacks are easily disrupted by Valor Form's, and they drop a lot of Drive points when defeated. These enemies appear together in both Hollow Bastion and Beast's Castle, making those both good places to train Valor Form; Beast's castle also has the added benefit of a Save Point right next to the battlefield, and closely grouped enemies.
 
*Because Donald will not always be able to heal you in time, it is wise to have a potion in your quick menu when using Valor form.
 
*You may consider using it on every boss and going to the village cave in the Land of Dragons. Destroy all of the Heartless in the area and if possible, use your square combo to break the carts to restore a bit of your time and go to the summit and kill all of the Heartless possible in your time left.
 
*Alternatively, you may level up in the '''Chasm of Challenges''' in Agrabah - if your Drive Gauge is higher than 5, you may take two rounds with the trials and defeat all the Heartless possible within the time limit. Once that is done, go to the nearby [[Save Point]], exit the world and re-enter the same Save Point to replenish your Drive Gauge.
 
*The best Keyblade to use for this form is the [[Sleeping Lion]] or [[Star Seeker]], since Valor form levels up by number of hits landed increasing the length of combos makes it so that you gain more exp. more quickly. Both of them are best pared with each other.
 
== Representation ==
This form represents Sora's courage and strength. It also is also similar to [[Roxas]]'s fighting style because it abandons defensive capabilities in favor of power and speed.
 
== Trivia ==
*If one uses a cheat device to get this Form while still playing as Roxas, they will discover that Dual-Wield Roxas and Valor Form have the same abilities.
*When in [[Halloween Town]], the usual pumpkin-mask changes to a devil-mask, slightly remniscent of the mask [[Lock]] wears. Arguably the devil mask also looks like that of a [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Bomb_%28Enemy%29 Bomb] from the Final Fantasy series.
*Arguably, Valor Form is one of the more useful forms, due to its good strength and speed, as well as leveling up easily and not requiring many Drive Levels. This makes it very valuable right up to the end of the game. However, because he uses two Keyblades with his Magic disabled, this Form is also takes away virtually all of Sora's defensive capabilites; only Anti Form is more vulnerable to enemy attacks than this Form.
*Strangely, even though Goofy has special abilities that use up magic, Valor form does not.


==Notes and references==
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