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| {{Character | | {{Spoiler}} |
| |name=Vanitas Remnant
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| |katakana=ヴァニタスの思念
| | |name = Vanitas's Sentiment |
| |romaji=Vanitasu no Shinen
| | |image = [[File:Vanitas Sentiment Art.png|150px]] |
| |jpname=Vanitas's Will
| | |kana = ヴァニタスの思念 |
| |fr=Vestiges de Vanitas
| | |world = [[Keyblade Graveyard]] |
| |de=Vanitas Vermächtnis
| | |romaji = ''Vanitasu no Shinen'' |
| |image=[[File:Vanitas Remnant KHBBS.png|350x400px]]
| | |role = Antagonist |
| |game1=Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
| | |first = ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' |
| |type=Unversed
| | |engvoice = TBA |
| |spec=UnversedBoss
| | |japvoice = [[wikipedia:Miyu Irino|Miyu Irino]] |
| |enva=Haley Joel Osment
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| |java=Miyu Irino
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| |s1=Game:Ventus
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| |f1=Ventus
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| |s2=Game:Vanitas
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| |f2=Vanitas
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| |s3=Ventus-Vanitas
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| |journalBBS=A physical manifestation of what remained of Vanitas's powerful thoughts and feelings.
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| |BBSloc1T=Keyblade Graveyard
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| |BBSloc1V=Keyblade Graveyard
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| |BBSloc1A=Keyblade Graveyard
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| |BBSworldT=Keyblade Graveyard
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| |BBSworldV=Keyblade Graveyard
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| |BBSworldA=Keyblade Graveyard
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| |BBSSTR1=80
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| |BBSrewardT=[[Secret Gem]]<ref name="jp">Original Japanese version only.</ref>, [[Void Gear]]<ref name="int">International version and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' only.</ref>
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| |BBSrewardV=[[Secret Gem]]<ref name="jp"/>, [[Void Gear]]<ref name="int"/>
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| |BBSrewardA=[[Secret Gem]]<ref name="jp"/>, [[Void Gear]]<ref name="int"/>
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| |BBSbattlefile=Enter the Void KHBBS.ogg
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| |BBSbattlename=Enter the Void
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| The '''Vanitas Remnant''', also called '''Vanitas's lingering spirit''', is an [[Unversed]] that serves as a secret boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. It can be fought in the Badlands area of the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] after the player clears the [[Final Episode]]. True to its name, it is a physical manifestation of the remnants of [[Vanitas]]'s thoughts, feelings, and will.
| | {{nihongo|'''Vanitas's Sentiment'''|ヴァニタスの思念|Vanitasu no Shinen}} appears as the secret boss found in the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. Before attacking [[Terra]], [[Ventus]], or [[Aqua]], its battle must first be accessed by entering a dark portal with a picture of the charm found on the end of the [[Keychain]] found on [[Vanitas's Keyblade]], similar to encountering an [[Absent Silhouette]]. The Sentiment drops a [[Hidden Gem]] when defeated. |
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| Defeating the Vanitas Remnant in the Japanese version of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' earns the player a Secret Gem. In the international version and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'', defeating this boss unlocks the [[Void Gear]] and allows the {{ns|Game|Young Xehanort|Unknown}} to be challenged.<ref name="Dengeki">''[http://www.ff-reunion.net/kh/2010/06/25/khbbs_dengeki_nomura_interview KHBBS: Dengeki PS—Nomura Interview, North American Edition Voice Actors and Added Elements]''</ref>
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| ==Story==
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
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| [[Terra]], [[Ventus]], and [[Aqua]] return on separate occasions to the Badlands, where they find a mysterious sphere of dark energy hovering in front of a nearby rock formation. The [[Keyblade]] wielders accept the challenge the energy sphere offers, and the Vanitas Remnant takes shape before them, just like when the real Vanitas did when he was born. The Unversed attacks, and after its defeat, it disappears back into the darkness. | |
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| ==Design==
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| The Vanitas Remnant is a black-and-white version of the real Vanitas. It wears a black and white bodysuit, white boots with black soles, a white half-skirt that has torn, black tips and is held in place by three grey straps, and a smooth, black helmet that bears the Unversed insignia. It wields a monochrome version of Vanitas's [[Void Gear]].
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| The portal from which the Vanitas Remnant emerges from is purple in coloration and has fragments of black rocklike material floating around it. The symbol that appears in the portal's center resembles the [[Keychain]] of the Void Gear Keyblade. | |
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| [[File:Versus Vanitas Remnant KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Vanitas Remnant engages in combat in the Keyblade Graveyard.]]
| | While Vanitas's Sentiment has significantly less HP (one bar) than some bosses previously fought, it is important not to underestimate it. Vanitas's Sentiment uses a skill-set similar to the true [[Vanitas]], but with more powerful versions of Vanitas's attacks and the ability to heal itself whenever the player tries to do the same, excluding healing by potions. Each of these tactics have the potential to instantly drop the player's HP into the "Alarm Zone", thus the boss should be approached with caution. It also has some attacks that Vanitas could only do with the [[X-Blade]], both complete and incomplete. |
| Terra, Ventus, and Aqua cannot use [[D-Link]]s against the Vanitas Remnant. However, they still have access to [[Command Style]]s and Shotlocks. While the Vanitas Remnant will avoid most of the damage Shotlocks cause, the brief invulnerability these techniques grant makes them useful for enduring the boss's attacks. For maximum efficiency, the protagonists' equipped Shotlocks should be at their highest levels.
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| Depending on the approach to this battle the player wishes to take, their Keyblade of choice will vary. Keyblades with a high Strength stat are best used if one intends to fight the Vanitas Remnant using [[Aerial Slam]]. Magic-oriented Keyblades, meanwhile, are recommended if one plans to use [[Tornado]] or [[Seeker Mine]].
| | Some differences in Vanitas's Sentiment's moveset include the fact that its standard behind-aerial attack can hit multiple times, time before the attack when the boss freezes in place significantly shorter. The fireballs it shoots fire at a much faster pace. |
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| Terra, Ventus, and Aqua should rely on the most basic forms of their respective dodging techniques when fighting the Vanitas Remnant, as their more offensive versions do not grant the same windows of invincibility. The protagonists should also use [[Potion]]s or techniques such as [[Heal Strike]], [[Renewal Block]], and [[Renewal Barrier]] to recover HP, for [[Cure]] and [[Friend Cure]] spells allow the boss to also rejuvenate itself.
| | Vanitas's Sentiment also has a fair share of new tactics in its arsenal, however, able to dash around in the shadows before several dark, crystalline and floating blades attack the player from both sides. When the boss holds its blade above its head, the Keyblade it holds powers up, leading to several powerful slashes, the combo finishing with a long-range slash in the shape of an "X" that will home in on the player unless it comes in contact with an obstacle beforehand. It may also surround itself in darkness, "shadow" versions of itself performing aerial combos. |
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| ===Terra===
| | Not only this, but Vanitas's Sentiment will then proceed to power up, surging with energy, attacking its opponent from beneath. It should be noted that several of his attacks can cause the player's view to be obstructed by darkness for a certain amount of time, making it easy to be hit by any follow-up attacks he may use. Vanitas's Sentiment also has the ability to perform a [[Shoot Lock]], firing a massive laser with a relatively long range directly in front of it. The attack is easily avoidable, however, and it also leaves the boss open for attack. |
| To compensate for his lack of speed and poor dodging ability, Terra should only use the fastest of attacks when facing the Vanitas Remnant. It is also recommended that he enter the battle against this foe with two sets of Potions, a high-level version of [[Mine Square]] or [[Mine Shield]], all three available HP Boosts, and the [[Second Chance]] and [[Once More]] abilities equipped. To deal as much damage to the Vanitas Remnant as possible, Terra should use the Chaos Ripper Keyblade, as well as the [[Demolition]] Finish command.
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| When dealing with the Vanitas Remnant's Clone Burst attack, Terra should use Slide to avoid taking damage. He should not use Sonic Impact, as this technique lacks Slide's temporary invincibility. Terra can also use Keyblade strikes and fast-paced, long-range attacks like [[Thunder Surge]] to delay Clone Burst's execution. When the Vanitas Remnant uses Dark Fang, it is recommended that Terra use Slide to quickly reach the boss and then use Mine Shield or Mine Square; it is likely the Vanitas Remnant will walk into the mines and take damage in its attempt to continue attacking. If the Vanitas Remnant uses Dark Cannon, Terra can use [[Ars Solum]] to deal heavy damage. Alternatively, he can consume a Vanilla Glitz to gain early access to the [[Critical Impact]] Command Style; this will greatly increase the damage of his standard attacks, which can be used until the boss's Shotlock ends.
| | It is best that the player keep a continuous hit-and-run pattern going during this battle. Victory is simply determined by the proper timing of Guard and attacks, as well as the equipment of proper Deck Commands. |
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| ===Ventus===
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| When fighting the Vanitas Remnant, Ventus should use Dodge Roll to avoid taking damage. He can use Superglide to quickly dodge the boss's ranged attacks. It is recommended that Ventus have at least two sets of Potions equipped during this battle, as well as the Second Chance and Once More abilities. Tornado and Mine Square should be his main source of offense, and he should use Renewal Block to defend against the Vanitas Remnant while recovering much-needed HP.
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| To avoid Dark Fang, Ventus should use Dodge Roll. The temporary invincibility the technique grants him will prevent him from being inflicted with Blind. Ventus's [[Stratosphere]] Finish command also bestows brief invulnerability; it should be used in place of Command Styles. Ventus's Tornado spell is most effective at the conclusion of the Vanitas Remnant's Dark Thundaga, Clone Burst, and X-Discharge attacks.
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| ===Aqua===
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| When Aqua faces the Vanitas Remnant, she should have Seeker Mine and all three available HP Boosts equipped. Her Keyblade of choice should either be the [[Stormfall]] or [[Ultima Weapon]] Keyblade, as both are proficient in Strength and Magic. To avoid the Vanitas Remnant's attacks, Aqua should chain multiple Cartwheels together.
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| ====Strategy 1====
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| In addition to Seeker Mine, Aqua should have three sets of Potions and four sets of Fabracadabras equipped. After three quarters of the Vanitas Remnant's HP has been depleted, it is recommended that Aqua start using Fabracadabras to gain early access to the [[Spellweaver]] Command Style, which she can use until the boss is defeated. While not particularly powerful, Spellweaver grants Aqua invulnerability, has great range, and can hit multiple times.
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| ====Strategy 2====
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| A strategy that involves the consumption of fewer items relies on a combination of Seeker Mine and [[Teleport Spike]] as its main source of offense. Aqua should use this command until three quarters of the Vanitas Remnant's HP has been depleted. She should then use consecutive Counter Blasts to fill her Command Gauge until Teleport Spike becomes available. It is recommended that Aqua utilize this Finish command until the Vanitas Remnant is defeated to gain temporary invulnerability and the ability to strike multiple times.
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| ===Terra, Ventus, and Aqua===
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| A flaw in the Vanitas Remnant's A.I. allows for an easy victory against it. Simply lure the Vanitas Remnant to the large rock formation in the corner of the battlefield and retreat to the rock's opposite side. The Vanitas Remnant will be left unable to attack. Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can effortlessly defeat the boss with a Command Deck comprised entirely of [[Strike Raid]] commands.
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| {{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Slash'''|連続斬り|<br>Renzokukiri}}|Rush slash|Physical|—|1.0|◯|Performs a rushing slash, a spinning upward slash, and fires a crescent-shaped blade of darkness.||Upward slash|Neutral|—|1.5|X|Blade of darkness|Neutral|Confusion|0.5|X}}
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| {{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Warp Downslash'''|ワープ斬り下ろし|<br>Wāpu Kirioroshi}}|Weapon|Physical|—|1.5|◯|Warps into the air behind the opponent and swings its weapon down, making a dark crystal thrust up from the ground.|Used as counterattack. The warp can be followed by other attacks instead such as Continuous Slash, Dark Splicer or Spin Rush Slash.|Dark Crystal|Physical|—|1.5|△}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''[[Dark Firaga]]'''|ダークファイガ|<br>Dāku Faiga|lit. "Dark Figa"}}|Physical|—|2.0<br>After split: 1.0 x5|△<ref>The split fireballs will hit Terra and Ventus even after guarding.</ref>|Shoots a fireball that tracks the opponent. On the way, the fireball splits into 5 and start flying at high speed.}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''[[Dark Thundaga]]'''|ダークサンダガ|<br>Dāku Sandaga}}|Neutral|—|2.0|X|Jumps up and shoots lightning in a fan shape diagonally downward.}}
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| {{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Shadow Dive'''|シャドウダイブ|<br>Shadou Daibu}}|Weapon|Neutral|—|1.5|X|Swings down weapon and dives into the ground, follows the opponent, then jumps out of the ground while swinging its weapon, creating a shock wave, and sprays flames around. The flames fly in a parabolic curve and create flame pillars when they hit the ground.|Contrary to other versions of this attack, the Remnant moves to the target's position very fast, and never dives back to the ground after the first jump out, making the attack end rather quickly.|Shock Wave|Neutral|—|1.0|X|Fire|Neutral|—|1.0|X}}
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| {{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''X-Discharge'''|Xディスチャージ|<br>X Disuchāji}}|Shock Wave|Neutral|—|1.0 per hit|X|After releasing a shock wave from its body, it performs a spinning slash, followed by a jumping slash that releases shock waves in 4 directions, followed by another spinning slash, followed by an X-shaped slash which fires an X-shaped blade.||Spin Slash|Neutral|—|2.0|X|Jump Slash|Neutral|—|1.5|X|X-shape Slash|Neutral|—|1.5|X|X-shape Blade|Neutral|—|1.0|X}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Splicer'''|ダークスプライサー|<br>Dāku Supuraisā}}|Physical|—|1.5 per hit|◯|Warps to the opponent's side and perform several slashes one to several times. The warping itself also damages the opponent.}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Spiral'''|ダークスパイラル|<br>Dāku Supairaru}}|Neutral|—|2.0 x1~3|X|Rushes 3 times with the Keyblade held sideways.}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Cannon'''|ダークキャノン|<br>Dāku Kyanon}}|Neutral|—|2.5 per hit|X|After locking-on multiple times, turns towards the opponent and fires a laser.|Has limited range.}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''[[Curaga]]'''|ケアルガ|<br>Kearuga|lit. "Curega"}}|—|—|(Restores HP)|—|Restores 50 HP to self.|Only used after the opponent's Cure command.}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Spin Rush Slash'''|回転突進斬り|<br>Kaiten Tosshin Kiri}}|Physical|—|1.5|◯|Charges while spinning like a drill.|Used right after Clone Burst, and also as a regular attack.}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Fang'''|ダークファング|<br>Dāku Fangu}}|Neutral|Blind|3.0 per hit|X|After warping, moves at high speed, placing fangs of darkness, and darkens the area.}}
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| {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Clone Burst'''|クローンバースト|<br>Kurōn Bāsuto}}|Neutral|Blind|1.5 to 2.0 per hit|X|Surrounds itself by an orb of darkness, sending a clone 7 times to attack the opponent, before attacking. The power depends on the type of action. Vanitas Remnant is invincible until the seventh attack.|Always starts with this attack.}}
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:Vanitas Portal.png|The crest that appears on the portal from which the Vanitas Remnant emerges.
| | Image:Vanitas Portal.png|Vanitas's "Absent Silhouette" portal |
| File:Void Gear (Vanitas Remnant) KHBBS.png|The Vanitas Remnant's Void Gear Keyblade.
| | Image:Vanitas_Sentiment_Keyblade.png|Vanitas's Sentiment wields a version of Vanitas's Keyblade with minor color alterations. |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==Video== | | ==Video== |
| {| class="video"
| | <videogallery> |
| ! Vanitas Remnant – ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' (Terra)
| | Video:Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Vanitas's Sentiment Boss |
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| | Video:Kingdom Hearts : Birth by Sleep - Vanitas Lingering Sentiment Defeated (Whole Fight with Aqua) |
| | {{#widget:YouTube|id=kvg6phdNPfA|width=320|height=240}}
| | Video:Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep - Terra vs Secret Boss (Lingering Sentiment Vanitas) |
| |} | | </videogallery> |
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| | ==Trivia== |
| | *Vanitas's Sentiment shares many similarities with the [[Absent Silhouette|Absent Silhouettes]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''.<!--such as?--> |
| | *Vanitas's Sentiment first appears before Terra, Ventus, or Aqua from a sphere of dark energy that later morphs into a physical body, much as Vanitas did upon his creation. |
| | *Vanitas's Sentiment is also the second secret boss to speak during battle, the first being [[Sephiroth]]. Both [[Xemnas]] and the [[Lingering Sentiment]] were mute during their boss fights in their respective games, and while they did speak, they only did so through enigmatic sounds. |
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| ==Notes and references== | | ==See Also== |
| {{reflist}} | | *[[Vanitas]] |
| | *[[Absent Silhouette]] |
| | {{BBS}} |
| | {{Unversed Boss}} |
| {{UnversedDirectory}} | | {{UnversedDirectory}} |
| {{OptionalBossDirectory}}
| | [[Category:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep enemies]] |
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| | [[Category:Optional bosses]] |
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| | [[Category:Unversed]] |
| [[Category:Keyblade Graveyard]] | | [[Category:Keyblade Graveyard]] |
| [[Category:Keyblade Wielders]] | | [[Category:Keyblade Wielders]] |
