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[[File:World of Nothingness Battle 01 KHII.png|thumb|The Sky Scraper Reaction Command as it appears in the Xemnas (Dragon) boss battle.]]
[[File:World of Nothingness Battle 01 KHII.png|thumb|The Sky Scraper Reaction Command as it appears in the Xemnas (Dragon) boss battle.]]
'''Reaction Commands''' are a feature introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', intended to extend the level of combat. By pressing {{button|t}} at certain moments in battle (or occasionally outside of battle), [[Sora]] will perform a specific action, which is indicated by the title of the command. These reactions are mostly combat maneuvers that are used to gain the upper hand on enemies, though they are also used to talk to people and open chests. Occasionally, some Reaction Commands must be completed in order to end the battle. Interestingly enough, almost none of the Reaction Commands require that you press triangle the moment it appears; in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', if you cannot press the button at the right moment, you will suffer no penalty by rapidly pressing {{button|t}} until the command is initiated. There are only three commands in the entire game that penalize such action. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', however, if you press {{button|t}} too early during a Sleight, the Sleight will end.
'''Reaction Commands''' are a feature introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', intended to extend the level of combat. By pressing {{button|t}} at certain moments in battle (or occasionally outside of battle), [[Sora]] will perform a specific action, which is indicated by the title of the command. These reactions are mostly combat maneuvers that are used to gain the upper hand against enemies, though they are also used to talk to people and open chests. Occasionally, some Reaction Commands must be completed in order to end a battle. Only a select few Reaction Commands require the player to press {{button|t}} the moment it appears; in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', one can press {{button|t}} until the command is initiated, suffering no penalty if {{button|t}} is not pressed at the right moment. Only three Reaction Commands in the entirety of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' penalize such an action. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', pressing {{button|t}} too early during the execution of a Sleight prevents the attack from being completed.
 
==Non-battle Reaction Commands==
==Non-battle Reaction Commands==
===Talk===
===Talk===
Used to talk to NPCs.
Used to talk to NPCs.
Sora can talk to his party members at certain points in the game, when they are not moving together with him. Some examples are at the Altar of Naught in [[The World That Never Was]], and when on the ''Interceptor'' or the ''Black Pearl'' in [[Port Royal]].
Sora can talk to his party members at certain points in the game, such as at the Altar of Naught in [[The World That Never Was]] and when on the ''Interceptor'' or the ''Black Pearl'' in [[Port Royal]].


===Open===
===Open===
Sora or [[Roxas]] uses the [[Keyblade]] and/or the [[Struggle]] weapon to open chests. Unlike in ''Kingdom Hearts'', this can also be done during battle.
Used to open chests.
Sora/[[Roxas]] uses the [[Keyblade]]/the [[Struggle]] weapon to open a nearby treasure chest. Unlike in ''Kingdom Hearts'', this can also be done during battle.


===Skateboard===
===Skateboard===
Mount a [[skateboard]]. Other commands include:
Used to mount skateboards.
Sora/Roxas mounts a [[skateboard]]. He then gains access to the following commands:


;On the ground
;On the ground
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*{{button|t}} (near an edge): '''Grind'''
*{{button|t}} (near an edge): '''Grind'''
*{{button|s}} (while grinding): '''Handstand'''
*{{button|s}} (while grinding): '''Handstand'''
;In midair
;In midair
*{{button|c}}: '''Air Walk'''
*{{button|c}}: '''Air Walk'''
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You will need these at the beginning of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' game when you are doing odd jobs to save money to go the beach, particularly [[Mail Delivery]].
These commands are essential at the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' when Roxas does odd jobs to save money to go the beach, such as [[Mail Delivery]].


'''NB:''' The commands for '''360° Spin''' and '''Air Walk''' are switched for ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''.
'''Note:''' The commands for '''360° Spin''' and '''Air Walk''' are switched in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''.


===Save===
===Save===
Access a [[Save Point]].
Used to access a [[Save Point]].
 
The player can save his or her progress.
==In-battle Reaction Commands==
==In-battle Reaction Commands==
===[[Nobody|Nobodies]]/[[Organization XIII]]===
===[[Nobody|Nobodies]]/[[Organization XIII]]===
====<font size="3">General Nobodies</font>====
====<font size="3">General Nobodies</font>====
Certain reaction commands are available between certain bosses and their respective Nobodies, as such they have been placed in the same categories as the Boss itself.
Certain reaction commands are available between certain bosses and their respective Nobodies; as such, they have been placed in the same categories as the Boss itself.


*'''Reversal'''
*'''Reversal'''
:Sora or Roxas does a quick 180° slide, confusing the Dusk. If used when a [[Creeper]] is nearby, it will be confused as well.
:Sora/Roxas does a quick 180° slide, confusing the Dusk. If used when a [[Creeper]] is nearby, it will be confused as well.
:''Used Against:'' [[Dusk]]
:''Used Against:'' [[Dusk]]
:'''Note:''' In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Sora can use this Reaction Command in his battle against Roxas in The World That Never Was.


*'''Fail-Safe'''
*'''Fail-Safe'''
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*'''Duel Stance'''
*'''Duel Stance'''
:Sora must select "The End" in the menu bar before time is up to slash through the Samurai, but if too much time passes, Sora will lose the duel and be slashed. In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the player has to hit the "O" in the menu bar to slash through the Samurai or Roxas; hitting any one of the three "X's" or not hitting at all will result otherwise.
:Sora must select "The End" in the command list before time is up to slash through the Samurai, but if too much time passes, Sora will lose the duel and be slashed instead. In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the player has to hit the "O" in the menu bar to slash through the Samurai; selecting any one of the three "X" commands or not selecting anything at all will result in a loss of the duel.
:''Used against:'' [[Samurai]] (and Roxas in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'')
:''Used against:'' [[Samurai]]  
 
:'''Note:''' In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Sora may be forced to select "The End" in the command list before time runs out during his battle with Roxas. Successfully doing this will allow Sora to steal Roxas's Keyblades and use them against him; failure allows Roxas to slice through Sora and deal a large amount of damage to him.


*'''Stop Dice'''
*'''Stop Dice'''
:Begins game where player has to hit {{button|x}} at the right timing. If you fail, Sora is turned into a die by the Gambler.
:Begins a game where player has to hit {{button|x}} at the right time. If the player fails, Sora is turned into a die by the Gambler.
:''used against:'' [[Gambler]].
:''Used against:'' [[Gambler]].


*'''Berserk'''
*'''Berserk'''
:Sora grabs a Berserker's Weapon (or [[Saïx]]'s Claymore) and ride above it while his head is covered in a black and red aura, indicating a berserk state. The player can control the weapon's movement with Sora riding in it. Any nearby enemy will be pulled by the weapon like the Magnet magic.
:Sora grabs a Berserker's weapon (or [[Saïx]]'s Claymore) and floats above the ground as he holds it; his head shines with a red and black aura, indicating a berserk state. Nearby enemies are pulled in towards the weapon.
:''Used against:'' [[Berserker]] and Saïx
:''Used against:'' [[Berserker]] and Saïx


*'''Magna Storm'''
*'''Magna Storm'''
:A follow-up command after the use of Berserk reaction command. Sora does a combo starting from the ground until mid-air, hitting the enemies nearby and the ones that got pulled by the weapon. This command is also used to neutralize Saïx's berserk state.
:Follows the Berserk Reaction Command. Sora executes a combo that starts on the ground and concludes in the air, hitting all enemies in range. This command is also used to neutralize Saïx's berserk state.
:''Used against:'' Berserker and Saïx
:''Used against:'' Berserker and Saïx


====<font size="3">Organization Bosses</font>====
====<font size="3">Organization Bosses</font>====
Below is the list of all Organization XIII and Nobody Bosses with Reaction Commands; note that some of these characters are only available in Final Mix.
Below is the list of all Organization XIII and Nobody bosses whose respective fights utilize Reaction Commands; note that some of these characters are only encountered in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''.
* [[#Zexion|Zexion]]
* [[#Zexion|Zexion]]
* [[#Larxene|Larxene]]
* [[#Larxene|Larxene]]
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;Zexion
;Zexion
*'''Dispel'''
*'''Dispel'''
:When trapped in the [[Book of Retribution|lexicon]], Sora strikes the lexicon [[Zexion]] is hiding in, freeing himself from the illusionary arena inside the book. Causes damage.
:When trapped in the [[Book of Retribution]], Sora strikes the Lexicon [[Zexion]] is hiding in, freeing himself from the illusory arena inside the book. This also damages Zexion.
:''Used against:'' Zexion as [[Absent Silhouette]] in the Underworld - Cave of the Dead (Inner Chamber) and his [[Organization XIII Data Battles|Data Battle]]
:''Used against:'' Zexion's [[Absent Silhouette]] in the Underworld - Cave of the Dead (Inner Chamber), and during his [[Organization XIII Data Battles|Data Battle]]


;Larxene
;Larxene
*'''Merge'''
*'''Merge'''
:Sora grabs [[Larxene]] by the wrist and throws her into the air. Then he grabs her clone, also by the wrist, and spins her around, lifting her up off the floor. He then hurls the clone at her original self as she falls back down, causing them to forcibly merge and stunning Larxene for a short time.
:Sora grabs [[Larxene]] by the wrist and throws her into the air. Then he grabs her clone, also by the wrist, and spins her around, lifting her up off the floor. He then hurls the clone at her original self as she falls back down, causing them to forcibly merge. This stuns Larxene for a short time.
:''Used against:'' Larxene as Absent Silhouette in Port Royal - Isla de Muerta: Rock Face and her Data Battle
:''Used against:'' Larxene's Absent Silhouette in Port Royal - Isla de Muerta: Rock Face, and during her Data Battle


;Lexaeus
;Lexaeus
*'''Mega Impact'''
*'''Mega Impact'''
:Sora jumps back as his "power meter" increases to an amount 100 points more than [[Lexaeus]]'s (equal if Lexaeus's power is 99999, the maximum), Sora then slides quickly into Lexaeus, slamming him with a massive uppercut, stunning Lexaeus for awhile.
:Sora jumps back as his "power meter" increases to an amount 100 points more than [[Lexaeus]]'s ( an equal amount if Lexaeus's power is 99,999, which is the maximum). Sora then slides quickly into Lexaeus, striking him with a devastating uppercut. This stuns Lexaeus for a short time.
:''Used Against:'' Lexaeus as Absent Silhouette in Twilight Town - Sandlot and his Data Battle
:''Used Against:'' Lexaeus's Absent Silhouette in Twilight Town - Sandlot, and during his Data Battle


;Marluxia
;Marluxia
*'''Rob Count'''
*'''Rob Count'''
:Sora evades [[Marluxia]]'s slash and knocks his scythe out of his hands with the Keyblade. After grabbing the scythe, Sora slices Marluxia a few times, knocking him away. Sora then throws the scythe towards Marluxia, earning back thirteen countdown numerals but not damaging him.
:Sora evades [[Marluxia]]'s slash and knocks his scythe out of his hands with the Keyblade. After grabbing the scythe, Sora slices Marluxia a few times, knocking him away. Sora then throws the scythe towards Marluxia, earning back thirteen countdown numerals, but not damaging him.
:''Used against:'' Marluxia as Absent Silhouette in Beast's Castle - Beast's Room and his Data Battle
:''Used against:'' Marluxia's Absent Silhouette in Beast's Castle - Beast's Room, and during his Data Battle


*'''Aerial Strike'''
*'''Aerial Strike'''
:Sora jumps over Marluxia's downward slash, knocks him into the air and across the arena. This attack deals heavy damage (2 to 4 bars of Marluxia's health, depending on the Keyblade used). Note that this attack does not increase the counter.
:Sora jumps over Marluxia's downward slash, knocks him into the air, and then knocks him across the arena. This attack deals heavy damage. This attack does not increase the counter.
:''Used against:'' Marluxia as Absent Silhouette in Beast's Castle - Beast's Room and his Data Battle
:''Used against:'' Marluxia's Absent Silhouette in Beast's Castle - Beast's Room, and during his Data Battle


;Axel
;Axel
*'''Overtaker'''
*'''Overtaker'''
:Roxas/Sora leaps at [[Axel]], repeatedly attacking him with his Keyblade(s).
:Roxas/Sora leaps towards [[Axel]], repeatedly attacking him with his Keyblade(s).
:''Used Against:'' Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town and his Data Battle
:''Used Against:'' Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town, and during his Data Battle


*'''Clear Light'''
*'''Clear Light'''
:Roxas/Sora throws Axel to the ground, causing multiple pillars of light to form and forcing Axel to turn the lava-flooded floor back to normal.
:Roxas/Sora throws Axel to the ground, causing multiple pillars of light to form and forcing Axel to turn the lava-flooded floor back to normal.
:''Used Against:'' Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town and his Data Battle
:''Used Against:'' Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town, and during his Data Battle


*'''Burst Edge'''<ref>Named '''Burst Frontier''' in ''Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMIX''.</ref>
*'''Burst Edge'''
:Roxas/Sora throws his Keyblade(s) at Axel, forcing him out of the wall of flame.
:Roxas/Sora throws his Keyblade(s) at Axel, forcing him out of the wall of flame.
:''Used against:'' Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town and his Data Battle
:''Used against:'' Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town, and during his Data Battle
 
:'''Note''': This Reaction Command is called "Burst Frontier" in ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''.


;Twilight Thorn
;Twilight Thorn
*'''Reversal'''
*'''Reversal'''
:Sora (or Roxas) quickly dashes behind the enemy, confusing all Dusks and Creepers in the immediate area for a short time. Can also be used against Twilight Thorn's and [[Xemnas]]'s thorn attacks. In this case, Sora (or Roxas) will dash around his foe's attacks and bring him within attack range of Xemnas or Twilight Thorn.
:Sora/Roxas quickly dashes behind the enemy, confusing all Dusks and Creepers in the immediate area for a short time. This can also be used against the Twilight Thorn and [[Xemnas]]'s thorn attacks. In this case, Sora/Roxas will dash around his foe's attacks and bring him within attack range of Xemnas or the Twilight Thorn.
:''Used against:'' Dusk, [[Creeper]], [[Twilight Thorn]], or Xemnas
:''Used against:'' Dusk, [[Creeper]], [[Twilight Thorn]], or Xemnas


*'''Key Counter'''
*'''Key Counter'''
:When the Twilight Thorn tries to punch him, Roxas jumps over the Twilight Thorn's hand, and then slashes its face.
:When the Twilight Thorn tries to punch him, Roxas jumps over the Twilight Thorn's hand, and then he slashes its face.
:''Used Against:'' Twilight Thorn
:''Used Against:'' Twilight Thorn


*'''Lunarsault'''
*'''Lunarsault'''
:After being thrown into the air by the Twilight Thorn, Roxas slashes it in the head while coming down.
:After being thrown into the air by the Twilight Thorn, Roxas slashes its the head while coming down.
:''Used against:'' Twilight Thorn
:''Used against:'' Twilight Thorn


*'''Break Raid'''
*'''Break Raid'''
:After tipping Roxas off the pillar, the Twilight Thorn creates a giant orb. Roxas throws the Keyblade into the orb, causing it to explode.
:After tipping Roxas off the pillar they are fighting on, the Twilight Thorn creates a giant energy sphere in its hands. Roxas throws the Keyblade into the energy sphere, causing it to explode.
:''Used against:'' Twilight Thorn
:''Used against:'' Twilight Thorn


;Demyx
;Demyx
*'''Show Stealer'''
*'''Show Stealer'''
:Show Stealer is available during the second battle against [[Demyx]] in [[Hollow Bastion]]. The Command appears when Demyx jumps towards Sora and attempts to launch him into the air. If Show Stealer is activated, Sora stands behind Demyx and holds his Keyblade in a guitar-like fashion before hitting Demyx into the air, therefore interrupting his attacks and forcing him away. However, if Sora is in Anti Form when Demyx does this, the Reaction Command is activated automatically. Anti Form Sora takes a higher amount of damage than Sora would if Sora doesn't activate the command nor when Sora is not activating a Drive Form.
:Show Stealer is available during the second battle against [[Demyx]] in [[Hollow Bastion]]. The command appears when Demyx jumps towards Sora and attempts to launch him into the air. If Show Stealer is activated, Sora stands behind Demyx and holds his Keyblade in a guitar-like fashion before knocking Demyx into the air, thus interrupting his attacks and forcing him away. If Show Stealer is not properly executed, Demyx will instead hit Sora. Note that if Sora is in AntiForm when Demyx jumps towards him, the Reaction Command is activated automatically.
:''Used against:'' Demyx
:''Used against:'' Demyx


*'''Wild Dance'''
*'''Wild Dance'''
:Sora grabs a Water Form and swings it around his head, attacking the other water forms in the area. Also used against Armored Xemnas, where it is called "Water Dance".
:Sora grabs a Water Form and swings it around his head, attacking the other water forms in the area. Also used against Armored Xemnas.
:Used Against: Demyx's Water Forms
:Used Against: Demyx's Water Forms or Armored Xemnas
 
:'''Note''': This Reaction Command is known as "Water Dance" when it is used against Armored Xemnas.


;Xaldin
;Xaldin
*'''Learn'''
*'''Learn'''
:Sora snatches an attack from either [[Xaldin]] or a [[Dragoon]], leaps into the air, and stabs the Keyblade onto the enemy. The charging phase (Stealing the attack) can be done up to nine times if the normal attack is not used. Note that Magic can still be used freely.
:Sora snatches an attack from either [[Xaldin]] or a [[Dragoon]], leaps into the air, and strikes the enemy from above. Learn can be executed up to nine times; it replaces the Attack command. Magic can still be used freely.
:''Used Against:'' Xaldin or Dragoon
:''Used Against:'' Xaldin or Dragoon


;Xigbar
;Xigbar
*'''Break'''
*'''Break'''
:Block [[Xigbar]]'s "Sniper" attack and deflects the bullets towards him.
:Sora blocks [[Xigbar]]'s "Sniper" attack and deflects the bullets back at him.
:''Used against:'' Xigbar
:''Used against:'' Xigbar


*'''Warp Snipe'''
*'''Warp Snipe'''
:Sora warps in front of an arrowgun bolt and deflects it back at the shooter. Can be used multiple times in succession.
:Sora warps in front of an arrowgun bullet and deflects it back at the shooter. Can be used multiple times in succession.
:''Used Against:'' Xigbar or [[Sniper]]
:''Used Against:'' Xigbar or [[Sniper]]


;Luxord
;Luxord
*'''Begin Game'''
*'''Begin Game'''
:Begins game in which player must time actions so that all commands are "0". If Sora fails, he is turned into a card by Gamblers or [[Luxord]].
:Sora begins a game in which player must time actions so that all commands are "O". If Sora fails, he is turned into a card by Luxord or the Gambler he is facing.
:''Used against:'' Gambler or Luxord
:''Used against:'' Luxord or Gambler


*'''Flip'''
*'''Flip'''
:Flips cards to reveal the other side of the card during the battle with Luxord.
:Sora flips cards to reveal the other side of the card during the battle with Luxord.
:''Used against:'' Luxord
:''Used against:'' Luxord


;'''Saïx'''
;'''Saïx'''
*'''Berserk'''
*'''Berserk'''
:Sora grabs his opponent's claymore and floats around, picking up additional non-boss enemies.
:Sora grabs his opponent's Claymore and floats above the ground, drawing in nearby enemies.
:''Used Against:'' Saïx or Berserker
:''Used Against:'' Saïx or Berserker


*'''Eclipse'''
*'''Eclipse'''
:Sora, holding a Berserker or Saïx's claymore, flips backwards and hits the enemy. The combo can be continued for two more attacks. Each attack deals half the normal attack damage.
:Sora, holding a Berserker or Saïx's Claymore, flips backwards and hits the enemy. The combo can be continued for two more attacks. Each attack deals half the normal attack's damage.
:''Used Against:'' Saïx or Berserker
:''Used Against:'' Saïx or Berserker


*'''Magna Storm'''
*'''Magna Storm'''
:Sora, after three successive Eclipse attacks, swings the claymore in a tornado slash, hurling it at the enemy and dealing triple damage with each strike.
:Sora, after three successive Eclipse attacks, swings the Claymore in a tornado slash, hurling it at the enemy and dealing triple damage with each strike.
:''Used Against:'' Saïx or Berserker
:''Used Against:'' Saïx or Berserker


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*'''Stunt Dodge'''
*'''Stunt Dodge'''
:Sora makes a high leap and jumps to the other cannon. This Reaction Command is used to escape the attacks of the cannon. If one cannon has already been destroyed, Sora makes a high leap and jumps to the nearby railing to avoid the attacks of the cannon, and jumps back.
:Sora executes a high leap and jumps to the another cannon. This Reaction Command is used to escape the first cannon's attacks. If one cannon has already been destroyed, Sora makes a high leap and jumps to the nearby railing to avoid the attacks of the cannon. He then jumps back.
:''Used against:'' Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
:''Used against:'' Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was


*'''Riding Shot'''
*'''Riding Shot'''
:Sora locks onto one of the skyscraper blocks and bats it towards the Nobody Dragoon Ship.
:Sora locks onto one of the skyscraper blocks and bats it towards the Dragoon Ship.
:''Used against:'' Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
:''Used against:'' Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was


*'''Meteor Rain'''
*'''Meteor Rain'''
:[[Riku]] executes a 180° slash that breaks the skyscraper block, launching the debris towards the [[Game:Xemnas|Dragoon Ship]], breaking its wing shield.
:[[Riku]] executes a 180° slash that breaks the skyscraper block, launching the debris towards the [[Game:Xemnas|Dragoon Ship]], thus breaking its wing shield.
:''Used against:'' Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
:''Used against:'' Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was


;Xemnas
;Xemnas
*'''Facedown'''
*'''Facedown'''
:Sora forcefully breaks the curse Xemnas laid on him, then rushes up the side of the tower while Xemnas jumps down from the top. (The next Reaction Command is determined by how far apart Sora and Xemnas are when the player activates it. If nothing is pressed, Xemnas will deal heavy damage to Sora.)
:Sora forcefully breaks the curse Xemnas laid on him, then he rushes up the side of Memory's Skyscraper while Xemnas jumps down from the top. (The next Reaction Command is determined by how far apart Sora and Xemnas are when the player activates it. If nothing is pressed, Xemnas will deal heavy damage to Sora.)
:''Used against:'' Xemnas
:''Used against:'' Xemnas


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*'''Rising Sun'''
*'''Rising Sun'''
:After Sora attacks an Armored Knight, he shoulder tackles the enemy up to 5 times, hitting any nearby enemies in his way.
:After Sora attacks an Armored Knight, he shoulder tackles the enemy up to five times, hitting any nearby enemies in his way.
:''Used against:'' [[Armored Knight]] (after attacking it)
:''Used against:'' [[Armored Knight]] (after attacking it)


*'''Bolt Reversal'''
*'''Bolt Reversal'''
:Sora reflects the bolt laser of a Bolt Tower by tapping the triangle button repeatedly.
:The player has Sora deflect the bolt laser of a Bolt Tower by tapping {{button|t}} repeatedly.
:''Used against:'' [[Bolt Tower]]
:''Used against:'' [[Bolt Tower]]
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*'''Clear Shot'''
*'''Clear Shot'''
:Sora reflects ice blast back at Fortuneteller when the timer on the ice hits 1.
:Sora reflects an ice blast back at a Fortuneteller when the timer on the ice hits 1.
:''Used against:'' [[Fortuneteller]]
:''Used against:'' [[Fortuneteller]]


*'''Bat Cry'''
*'''Bat Cry'''
:Sora latches the Keyblade onto one Hook Bat's hook. Sora then spins through midair, hitting airborne enemies with the help of the captured Hook Bat.
:Sora latches the Keyblade onto a Hook Bat's hook. Sora then spins through the air, hitting airborne enemies with the help of the captured Hook Bat.
:''Used against:'' [[Hook Bat]]
:''Used against:'' [[Hook Bat]]


*'''Lance Tug'''
*'''Lance Tug'''
:Sora grabs onto the lance from the Lance Soldier and flies around with the berserk lance, hitting multiple enemies.
:Sora grabs onto the lance of a Lance Soldier and flies around with the berserk lance, hitting multiple enemies.
:''Used against:'' [[Lance Soldier]]
:''Used against:'' [[Lance Soldier]]


*'''Full Swing'''
*'''Full Swing'''
:Sora hits a midair Large Body or Fat Bandit with a powerful attack. This is activated when a Large Body or Fat Bandit attempts to use Body Slam, after a combo finisher hits, or after Kickback.
:Sora hits a descending Large Body or Fat Bandit with a powerful attack. This is activated when a Large Body or Fat Bandit attempts to use Body Slam, after a combo finisher hits, or after Kickback.
:''Used against:'' [[Large Body]] or [[Fat Bandit]]
:''Used against:'' [[Large Body]] or [[Fat Bandit]]
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*'''Guard'''
*'''Guard'''
:Blocks Large Body's toboggan attack.
:Sora blocks a Large Body's toboggan attack.
:''Used against:'' Large Body
:''Used against:'' Large Body


*'''Kickback'''
*'''Kickback'''
:After Guard, hits Large Body 6 times.
:After Guard, Sora hits a Large Body six times.
:''Used against:'' Large Body
:''Used against:'' Large Body


*'''Rodeo'''
*'''Rodeo'''
:Ride on Living Bone's back, causing shock waves.
:Sora rides on a Living Bone's back, creating shock waves.
:''Used against:'' [[Living Bone]]
:''Used against:'' [[Living Bone]]


*'''Grand Cross'''
*'''Grand Cross'''
:After Rodeo, flip Living Bone and ram it into the ground, headfirst, smashing its head.
:After Rodeo, Sora flips the Living Bone he is riding and rams it into the ground, headfirst, smashing its head.
:''Used against:'' Living Bone
:''Used against:'' Living Bone


*'''Quick Blade'''
*'''Quick Blade'''
:Dash and attack Magnum Loader quickly.
:Sora dashes and attacks a Magnum Loader.
:''Used against:'' [[Magnum Loader]]
:''Used against:'' [[Magnum Loader]]
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*'''Dodge Roll'''
*'''Dodge Roll'''
:Roll out of harm's way before Minute Bomb self-destructs.
:Sora rolls out of harm's way before a Minute Bomb self-destructs.
:''Used against:'' [[Minute Bomb]]
:''Used against:'' [[Minute Bomb]]


*'''Bump'''
*'''Bump'''
:Knocks Morning Star into the air.
:Sora knocks a Morning Star into the air.
:''Used against:'' [[Morning Star (Heartless)|Morning Star]]
:''Used against:'' [[Morning Star (Heartless)|Morning Star]]


*'''Meteor Strike'''
*'''Meteor Strike'''
:After Bump, slam Morning Star into the ground repeatedly until it dies.
:After Bump, Sora slams a Morning Star into the ground repeatedly until its HP is fully depleted.
:''Used against:'' Morning Star
:''Used against:'' Morning Star


*'''Wind Dance'''
*'''Wind Dance'''
:Leap into the air and attack Neoshadow.
:Sora leaps into the air and attacks a Neoshadow.
:''Used against:'' [[Neoshadow]]
:''Used against:'' [[Neoshadow]]


*'''Speed Trap'''
*'''Speed Trap'''
:Gather in Rapid Thrusters.
:Sora draws in nearby Rapid Thrusters.
:''Used against:'' [[Rapid Thruster]]
:''Used against:'' [[Rapid Thruster]]
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*'''Aero Blade'''
*'''Aero Blade'''
:After Speed Trap, spin like a propeller in the air, damaging nearby enemies.
:After Speed Trap, Sora spins like a propeller in the air, damaging nearby enemies.
:''Used against:'' Rapid Thruster
:''Used against:'' Rapid Thruster


*'''Dispel (Shaman)'''
*'''Dispel (Shaman)'''
:Sora can only use this in the Pride Lands. The Command appears when a series of blue flames attack and encircle Sora, and Dispel allows Sora to use them against his enemies.
:Sora can only use this in the Pride Lands. The command appears when a series of blue flames attack and encircle Sora. Dispel allows Sora to use them against his enemies.
:''Used against:'' [[Shaman]]
:''Used against:'' [[Shaman]]


*'''Shift Shot'''
*'''Shift Shot'''
:Grab and toss Silver Rock while it's in a ball of light.
:Sora grabs and tosses a Silver Rock while it is concealed in a ball of light.
:''Used against:'' [[Silver Rock]] (Cannot be used in the Pride Lands)
:''Used against:'' [[Silver Rock]] (cannot be used in the Pride Lands)


*'''Cyclone'''
*'''Cyclone'''
:Aerial diving attack against Soldier.
:Sora executes an aerial diving attack against a Soldier.
:''Used against:'' [[Soldier]]
:''Used against:'' [[Soldier]]


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*'''Sparkle Ray'''
*'''Sparkle Ray'''
:After Snag, Sora spins in a circle as the Surveillance Robot fires its laser, effectively destroying or severely injuring all surrounding enemies.
:After Snag, Sora spins in a circle as the Surveillance Robot fires its laser, effectively destroying or severely damaging all surrounding enemies.
:''Used against:'' Surveillance Robot
:''Used against:'' Surveillance Robot


*'''Tornado Ride'''
*'''Tornado Ride'''
:Ride a Tornado Step, using the Analog Stick to spin around and damage enemies.
:Sora rides a Tornado Step; the player can use the analog stick to have him spin around and damage enemies.
:''Used against:'' [[Tornado Step]]
:''Used against:'' [[Tornado Step]]


*'''Backshuffle'''
*'''Backshuffle'''
:Sora leaps backward repeatedly to dodge Undead Pirate A's axe slashes.
:Sora leaps backward repeatedly to dodge an Undead Pirate A's axe slashes.
:''Used against:'' [[Undead Pirate|Undead Pirate A]]
:''Used against:'' [[Undead Pirate|Undead Pirate A]]


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*'''Return Fire'''
*'''Return Fire'''
:Sora blocks crossbow bolts back at Undead Pirate C.
:Sora knocks arrows back at Undead Pirate C.
:''Used against:'' Undead Pirate C
:''Used against:'' Undead Pirate C
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====Heartless and Non-Heartless Sub-Bosses====
====Heartless and Non-Heartless Sub-Bosses====
*'''Release''' - Thresholder/Shadow Stalker
*'''Release''' - Thresholder/Shadow Stalker
:Sora automatically defeats Gargoyle Warrior or Gargoyle Knight. Also used against Thresholder to draw out the real target, [[Possessor]], and against Shadow Stalker to drive it out of the columns and chandelier.
:Sora automatically defeats a Gargoyle Warrior or Gargoyle Knight. This Reaction Command is also used against the Thresholder to draw out the real target, the [[Possessor]], and against the Shadow Stalker to drive it out of the columns and chandelier in the Ballroom.
:''Used against:'' [[Gargoyle Warrior]], [[Gargoyle Knight]], [[Thresholder]], or [[Shadow Stalker]]
:''Used against:'' [[Gargoyle Warrior]], [[Gargoyle Knight]], [[Thresholder]], or [[Shadow Stalker]]


*'''[[Fire|Firagun]] and [[Blizzard|Blizzagun]]''' - Blizzard Lord/Volcanic Lord
*'''[[Fire|Firagun]] and [[Blizzard|Blizzagun]]''' - Blizzard Lord/Volcanic Lord
:Sora either stabs his Keyblade into the Volcanic Lord or grabs the nose of the Blizzard Lord, and throws him into the opposite Lord.
:Sora either stabs his Keyblade into the Volcanic Lord or grabs the nose of the Blizzard Lord, and throws it into the opposite Lord.
:''Used Against:'' [[Blizzard Lord]] or [[Volcanic Lord]]
:''Used Against:'' [[Blizzard Lord]] or [[Volcanic Lord]]


*'''Inside Combo''' - Prison Keeper
*'''Inside Combo''' - Prison Keeper
:When Prison Keeper is about to "swallow" [[Lock, Shock, and Barrel|Lock, Shock, or Barrel]], leap inside to attack.
:When the Prison Keeper is about to "swallow" [[Lock, Shock, and Barrel|Lock, Shock, or Barrel]], Sora leaps inside it to attack.
:''Used against:'' [[Prison Keeper]]
:''Used against:'' [[Prison Keeper]]


*'''Call''' - Shenzi, Banzai and Ed
*'''Call''' - Shenzi, Banzai and Ed
:Call [[Pumbaa]] away from Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, causing the hyenas to collide.
:Sora calls [[Pumbaa]] away from Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, causing the hyenas to collide.
:''Used against:'' [[Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed]]
:''Used against:'' [[Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed]]


*'''Freeze''' - Hostile Program
*'''Freeze''' - Hostile Program
:With Cluster Bar full, halt Hostile Program's movements.
:With his Cluster Bar full, Sora halts the Hostile Program's movements.
:''Used against:'' [[Hostile Program]]
:''Used against:'' [[Hostile Program]]


*'''Capture''' - Lock, Shock and Barrel
*'''Capture''' - Lock, Shock and Barrel
:After depleting Lock, Shock, or Barrel's HP, knock a toy box at them to capture them.
:After depleting Lock, Shock, or Barrel's HP, Sora knocks a toy box at his enemy to capture him or her.
:''Used against:'' Lock, Shock, or Barrel
:''Used against:'' Lock, Shock, or Barrel
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====Heartless and Non-Heartless Major Bosses====
====Heartless and Non-Heartless Bosses====
These are Bosses you'll encounter through the story that are being controlled by Organization XIII or Pete to become Heartless, or are generally Heartless on their own.
These are bosses the player encounters throughout ''Kingdom Hearts II'' that are being controlled by Organization XIII, influenced by Pete, or attack of their own volition.
* [[#Shan|Shan-Yu]]
* [[#Shan|Shan-Yu]]
* [[#Beast|Beast]]
* [[#Beast|Beast]]
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<div id="Shan"><font size="3">'''Shan-Yu'''</font></div>
<div id="Shan"><font size="3">'''Shan-Yu'''</font></div>
*'''Press'''
*'''Press'''
:Lock swords with Shan-Yu, tap {{button|t}} repeatedly.[[File:Press (Reaction Command) KHII.png|thumb|Sora using Press against Shan-Yu in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.]]
:Sora locks swords with Shan-Yu. The player must tap {{button|t}} repeatedly.[[File:Press (Reaction Command) KHII.png|thumb|Sora using Press against Shan-Yu in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.]]
:''Used against:'' [[Shan-Yu]]
:''Used against:'' [[Shan-Yu]]


*'''Takedown'''
*'''Takedown'''
:After "Press", Sora pushes Shan-Yu away as Mulan deals some damage.
:After "Press", Sora pushes Shan-Yu away as Mulan deals damage to him.
:''Used against:'' Shan-Yu
:''Used against:'' Shan-Yu
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<div id="Beast"><font size="3">'''Beast'''</font></div>
<div id="Beast"><font size="3">'''Beast'''</font></div>
*'''Wake Up!'''
*'''Wake Up!'''
:[[Cogsworth]] stuns Beast with bell.
:[[Cogsworth]] stuns Beast with a bell.
:''Used against:'' [[Beast]]
:''Used against:'' [[Beast]]


*'''Charge'''
*'''Charge'''
:When Beast's HP gets low, repeatedly tap {{button|t}} to fill gauge.
:When Beast's HP gets low, the player must repeatedly tap {{button|t}} to fill a gauge.
:''Used against:'' Beast
:''Used against:'' Beast


*'''Get Up!'''
*'''Get Up!'''
:If Charge is successful, wakes up Beast, finishing the battle.
:If Charge is successful, this wakes up Beast, finishing the battle against him.
:''Used against:'' Beast
:''Used against:'' Beast
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<div id="dThorn"><font size="3">'''Dark Thorn'''</font></div>
<div id="dThorn"><font size="3">'''Dark Thorn'''</font></div>
*'''Step Vault'''
*'''Step Vault'''
:Use Dark Thorn's back to leap onto chandelier.
:Sora uses the Dark Thorn's back to leap onto the chandelier.
:''Used against:'' [[Dark Thorn]]
:''Used against:'' [[Dark Thorn]]


*'''Catch'''
*'''Catch'''
:Drop chandelier onto Dark Thorn after Step Vault.
:Sora drops the chandelier onto the Dark Thorn after Step Vault.
:''Used against:'' Dark Thorn
:''Used against:'' Dark Thorn


*'''Pendulum Round'''
*'''Pendulum Round'''
:After Catch, swing chandelier around, hurling Dark Thorn away.
:After Catch, Sora swings the chandelier around, hurling the Dark Thorn away.
:''Used against:'' Dark Thorn
:''Used against:'' Dark Thorn


*'''Slingshot'''
*'''Slingshot'''
:After Dark Thorn throws Sora towards a pillar, Sora uses the momentum to grab the pillar and launch himself back at the Dark Thorn.
:After the Dark Thorn throws Sora towards a pillar, Sora uses the momentum to grab the pillar and launch himself back at the Dark Thorn.
:''Used against:'' Dark Thorn
:''Used against:'' Dark Thorn
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<div id="Cerberus"><font size="3">'''Cerberus'''</font></div>
<div id="Cerberus"><font size="3">'''Cerberus'''</font></div>
*'''Evade'''
*'''Evade'''
:Avoids Cerberus's "Trap" attack.
:Sora avoids Cerberus's "Trap" attack.
:''Used against:'' [[Cerberus]]
:''Used against:'' [[Cerberus]]


*'''Jump!'''
*'''Jump!'''
:After Evade, leap high into the air.
:After Evade, Sora leaps high into the air.
:''Used against:'' Cerberus
:''Used against:'' Cerberus


*'''Dog Paddle'''
*'''Dog Paddle'''
:After Jump!, slam down, stunning Cerberus.
:After Jump!, Sora slams down, stunning Cerberus.
:''Used against:'' Cerberus
:''Used against:'' Cerberus
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<div id="Pete"><font size="3">'''Pete'''</font></div>
<div id="Pete"><font size="3">'''Pete'''</font></div>
*'''Pinball'''
*'''Pinball'''
:When Pete activates his shield, swing Keyblade at him, knocking him across the room, breaking his shield. (Requires [[Hercules]])
:When Pete activates his shield, Sora swings his Keyblade at him, knocking him across the room, breaking his shield. (Requires [[Hercules]])
:''Used against:'' [[Pete]]
:''Used against:'' [[Pete]]


*'''About-Face'''
*'''About-Face'''
:When Pete runs crazy, turn him around with the Keyblade.
:When Pete runs crazy, Sora turns him around with the Keyblade.
:''Used against:'' [[Pete (Timeless River)|Pete]]
:''Used against:'' [[Pete (Timeless River)|Pete]]


*'''Air Slash'''
*'''Air Slash'''
:When fighting Pete in the [[Timeless River]], and the Building Site scaffolding becomes unstable, makes Sora swing Keyblade like a propeller.
:When fighting Pete in [[Timeless River]], and when the Building Site scaffolding becomes unstable, Sora swings his Keyblade like a propeller.
:''Used against:'' Pete
:''Used against:'' Pete
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<div id="Hydra"><font size="3">'''Hydra'''</font></div>
<div id="Hydra"><font size="3">'''Hydra'''</font></div>
*'''Phil One-Two'''
*'''Phil One-Two'''
:Makes [[Phil]] toss an urn into the air while Sora is on Hydra's back.
:[[Phil]] tosses an urn into the air while Sora is on the Hydra's back.
:''Used against:'' [[Hydra]]
:''Used against:'' [[Hydra]]


*'''Urninator'''
*'''Urninator'''
:Slam urn onto Hydra's back, stunning heads.
:Sora slams an urn onto the Hydra's back, stunning its heads.
:''Used against'': Hydra
:''Used against'': Hydra


*'''Pegasus Run'''
*'''Pegasus Run'''
:Fly on [[Pegasus]]'s back past Hydra's many heads.
:Sora flies on [[Pegasus]]'s back past the Hydra's many heads.
:''Used against:'' Hydra
:''Used against:'' Hydra


*'''Attack'''
*'''Attack'''
:After Pegasus Run, while on Pegasus, slash at Hydra heads.
:After Pegasus Run, while on Pegasus, Sora slashes at the Hydra's heads.
:''Used against:'' Hydra
:''Used against:'' Hydra


*'''Vanquish'''
*'''Vanquish'''
:Slashes off a Hydra head, once its HP has been depleted.
:Sora slashes off one of the Hydra's heads, once its HP has been depleted.
:''Used against:'' Hydra
:''Used against:'' Hydra
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<div id="Barbossa"><font size="3">'''Captain Barbossa'''</font></div>
<div id="Barbossa"><font size="3">'''Captain Barbossa'''</font></div>
*'''Twin Counter'''
*'''Twin Counter'''
:After Barbossa attacks [[Jack Sparrow]], help Jack get back to his senses.
:After Barbossa attacks [[Jack Sparrow]], Sora helps Jack come back to his senses.
:''Used against:'' [[Captain Barbossa]]
:''Used against:'' [[Captain Barbossa]]


*'''Sonic Dive'''
*'''Sonic Dive'''
:After Twin Counter, attack Barbossa.
:After Twin Counter, Sora attacks Barbossa.
:''Used against:'' Captain Barbossa
:''Used against:'' Captain Barbossa


*'''Land'''
*'''Land'''
:Step on Barbossa's sword.
:Sora steps on Barbossa's sword.
:''Used against:'' Captain Barbossa
:''Used against:'' Captain Barbossa


*'''Reverse Blade'''
*'''Reverse Blade'''
:After Land, attack Captain Barbossa.
:After Land, Sora attacks Captain Barbossa.
:''Used against:'' Captain Barbossa
:''Used against:'' Captain Barbossa
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<div id="Oogie"><font size="3">'''Oogie Boogie'''</font></div>
<div id="Oogie"><font size="3">'''Oogie Boogie'''</font></div>
*'''Fore!'''
*'''Fore!'''
:Swing the Keyblade golfer-style to knock presents up onto Oogie Boogie's platform to shatter the glass floor.
:Sora swings the Keyblade golfer-style to knock presents up onto Oogie Boogie's platform to shatter its glass floor.
:''Used against:'' [[Oogie Boogie]]
:''Used against:'' [[Oogie Boogie]]
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<div id="Scar"><font size="3">'''Scar'''</font></div>
<div id="Scar"><font size="3">'''Scar'''</font></div>
*'''Counter'''
*'''Counter'''
:When Scar pounces on [[Lion Form|Sora]], hurls him away.
:When Scar pounces on [[Lion Form|Sora]], Sora hurls him away.
:''Used against:'' [[Scar]]
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<div id="Storm"><font size="3">'''Storm Rider'''</font>
<div id="Storm"><font size="3">'''Storm Rider'''</font>
*'''Slide'''
*'''Slide'''
:When the Storm Rider dives in towards the party, Sora slides underneath of it to dodge the attack.
:When the Storm Rider dives in towards the party, Sora slides underneath it to dodge the attack.
:''Used against:'' [[Storm Rider]]
:''Used against:'' [[Storm Rider]]


*'''Vertigo Toss'''
*'''Vertigo Toss'''
:After Sora has successfully performed the Slide reaction command, he strikes the Storm Rider with his Keyblade to toss it high into the sky and fall to the ground, rendering it temporarily unconscious and prone to attacks.
:After Sora has successfully performed the Slide Reaction Command, he strikes the Storm Rider with his Keyblade to toss it high into the sky and fall to the ground, rendering it temporarily unconscious and vulnerable to attacks.
:''Used against:'' Storm Rider
:''Used against:'' Storm Rider


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<div id="Hades"><font size="3">'''Hades'''</font></div>
<div id="Hades"><font size="3">'''Hades'''</font></div>
*'''Aura Shot'''
*'''Aura Shot'''
:Shoot one of [[Hercules]]'s aura orbs at Hades, knocking him out of berserk mode.
:Sora shoots one of [[Hercules]]'s aura spheres at Hades, knocking him out of his enraged mode.
:''Used against:'' [[Hades]]
:''Used against:'' [[Hades]]
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<div id="Grim"><font size="3">'''Grim Reaper'''</font></div>
<div id="Grim"><font size="3">'''Grim Reaper'''</font></div>
*'''Hinder'''
*'''Hinder'''
:Stop Grim Reaper from collecting medallions.
:Sora stops the Grim Reaper from collecting medallions.
:''Used against:'' [[Grim Reaper]]
:''Used against:'' [[Grim Reaper]]


*'''Loot Launch'''
*'''Loot Launch'''
:After Hinder, launch Grim Reaper skyward to collect medallions.
:After Hinder, Sora launches the Grim Reaper skyward to collect medallions.
:''Used against:'' Grim Reaper
:''Used against:'' Grim Reaper


*'''Return'''
*'''Return'''
:Return cursed medallions to chest during 2nd Grim Reaper battle.
:Sora returns the cursed medallions to their chest during the second Grim Reaper battle.
:''Used against:'' Grim Reaper (2nd time)
:''Used against:'' Grim Reaper (second time)
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<div id="Jafar"><font size="3">'''Jafar'''</font></div>
<div id="Jafar"><font size="3">'''Jafar'''</font></div>
*'''Roll Up'''
*'''Roll Up'''
:Grab Jafar's genie-tail and wrap him up.
:Sora grabs Jafar's genie tail and wraps him up.
:''Used against:'' [[Jafar]]
:''Used against:'' [[Jafar]]


*'''Spin Burst'''
*'''Spin Burst'''
:After Roll Up, spin Jafar around and around, dazing him.
:After Roll Up, Sora spins Jafar around and around, dazing him.
:''Used against:'' Jafar
:''Used against:'' Jafar
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<div id="Experiment"><font size="3">'''The Experiment'''</font></div>
<div id="Experiment"><font size="3">'''The Experiment'''</font></div>
*'''Kickspring'''
*'''Kickspring'''
:Hurl The Experiment's body into other parts.
:Sora hurls The Experiment's body into its other parts.
:''Used against:'' [[The Experiment]]
:''Used against:'' [[The Experiment]]
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<div id="Groundshaker"><font size="3">'''Groundshaker'''</font></div>
<div id="Groundshaker"><font size="3">'''Groundshaker'''</font></div>
*'''Jump'''
*'''Jump'''
:Leap onto Groundshaker's back.
:Sora leaps onto the Groundshaker's back.
:''Used against:'' [[Groundshaker]]
:''Used against:'' [[Groundshaker]]


*'''Fend'''
*'''Fend'''
:Deflect Groundshaker's giant foot from stomping Sora.
:Sora prevents the Groundshaker's massive foot from crushing him.
:''Used against:'' Groundshaker
:''Used against:'' Groundshaker
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<div id="Sark"><font size="3">'''Sark'''</font></div>
<div id="Sark"><font size="3">'''Sark'''</font></div>
*'''High Climb'''
*'''High Climb'''
:Climb up the wall Sark summons.
:Sora climbs up the wall Sark summons.
:''Used against:'' [[Sark]]
:''Used against:'' [[Sark]]


*'''Needle Dive'''
*'''Needle Dive'''
:After High Climb, leaps from atop the wall, Keyblade-first straight into Sark's forehead, knocking him out.
:After High Climb, Sora leaps from atop the wall and strikes Sark's forehead, knocking him out.
:''Used against:'' Sark
:''Used against:'' Sark


*'''Zone Guard'''
*'''Zone Guard'''
:Block Sark's disc attack.
:Sora blocks Sark's disc attack.
:''Used against:'' Sark
:''Used against:'' Sark


*'''Disc Strike'''
*'''Disc Strike'''
:After Zone Guard, send disc back at Sark.
:After Zone Guard, Sora sends Sark's disc back at him.
:''Used against:'' Sark
:''Used against:'' Sark
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<div id="MCP"><font size="3">'''Master Control Program'''</font></div>
<div id="MCP"><font size="3">'''Master Control Program'''</font></div>
*'''Erase'''
*'''Erase'''
:Begins beam attack on MCP. (Requires [[Tron]])
:Sora begins a beam attack on the MCP. (Requires [[Tron]])
:''Used against:'' [[Master Control Program]]
:''Used against:'' [[Master Control Program]]


*'''Charge'''
*'''Charge'''
:Repeatedly tap {{button|t}} to erase MCP's data, damaging it gradually.
:The player must repeatedly tap {{button|t}} to erase the MCP's data, damaging it gradually.
:''Used against:'' Master Control Program
:''Used against:'' Master Control Program
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==Special==
==Special==
These Reaction Commands are unique for combat, going from "Limits" with that world's heroes or abilities triggered in combat.
These Reaction Commands are unique for combat, going from "Limits" with that world's heroes to abilities triggered in combat.
===Limits===
===Limits===
*'''Faith'''
*'''Faith'''
Sora's and Queen Minnie's Limit for Disney Castle, it deals damage to all nearby Heartless.
Sora and Queen Minnie's Limit in Disney Castle. It deals damage to all nearby Heartless.
*'''Twin Howl'''
*'''Twin Howl'''
Sora and Beast's Reaction Command for their Limit:Howling Moon
Allows Sora and Beast to activate their Limit, Howling Moon.
*'''Red Rocket'''
*'''Red Rocket'''
Sora and Mulan's Reaction Command for their Limit: Dragonblaze
Allows Sora and Mulan to activate their Limit, Dragonblaze.
*'''Bushido'''
*'''Bushido'''
Sora and Auron's Reaction Command for their Limit: Overdrive
Allows Sora and Auron to activate their Limit, Overdrive.
*'''Bluff'''
*'''Bluff'''
Sora and Jack Sparrow's Reaction Command for their Limit: Treasure Isle
Allows Sora and Jack Sparrow to activate their Limit, Treasure Isle.
*'''Speedster'''
*'''Speedster'''
Sora and Aladdin's Reaction Command for their Limit: Trick Fantasy
Allows Sora and Aladdin to activate their Limit, Trick Fantasy.
*'''Dance Call'''
*'''Dance Call'''
Sora and Jack Skellington's Reaction Command for their Limit: Applause! Applause!
Allows Sora and Jack Skellington to activate their Limit, Applause! Applause!.
*'''Wildcat'''
*'''Wildcat'''
Sora and Simba's Reaction Command for ther Limit: King's Pride
Allows Sora and Simba to activate their Limit, King's Pride.
*'''Setup'''
*'''Setup'''
Sora and Tron's Reaction Command for ther Limit: Complete Compilement
Allows Sora and Tron to activate their Limit, Complete Copilement.
*'''Session'''
*'''Session'''
Sora and Riku's Reaction Command for their Limit: Eternal Session
Allows Sora and Riku to activate their Limit, Eternal Session.
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===Drive Forms===
===Drive Forms===
These are special abilities that can be unlocked for Sora to enable a Reaction Command to "Auto-Drive" when he is at a critical low health level.
These Reaction Commands allow Sora to enter a Drive Form when he is low on HP.
*'''Valor'''
*'''Valor'''
:Allows Sora to change to [[Valor Form]] when health is low and 3 Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Valor" to be Equipped, and Goofy to be in your party.)
:Allows Sora to change to [[Valor Form]] when health is low and three Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Valor" to be equipped and Goofy to be in the party.)


*'''Wisdom'''
*'''Wisdom'''
:Allows Sora to change to [[Wisdom Form]] when health is low and 3 Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Wisdom" to be Equipped, and Donald to be in your party.)
:Allows Sora to change to [[Wisdom Form]] when health is low and three Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Wisdom" to be equipped and Donald to be in the party.)


*'''Master'''
*'''Master'''
:Allows Sora to change to [[Master Form]] when health is low and 4 Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Master" to be Equipped, and two party members.)
:Allows Sora to change to [[Master Form]] when health is low and four Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Master" to be equipped and two party members.)


*'''Final'''
*'''Final'''
:Allows Sora to change to [[Final Form]] when health is low and 5 Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Final" to be Equipped, and two party members.)
:Allows Sora to change to [[Final Form]] when health is low and five Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Final" to be equipped and two party members.)


*'''Limit''' (''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' only)
*'''Limit''' (''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' only)
:Allows Sora to change to [[Limit Form]] when health is low and 4 Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Limit" to be Equipped)
:Allows Sora to change to [[Limit Form]] when health is low and four Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Limit" to be equipped.)


===Summons===
===Summons===
*'''Auto Summon'''
*'''Auto Summon'''
:Allows Sora to automatically [[Summon]] an ally when a party member dies. (Requires "Auto Summon" to be Equipped)
:Allows Sora to automatically [[Summon]] an ally when a party member is knocked out. (Requires "Auto Summon" to be equipped.)
 
==''Birth by Sleep'' Reaction Commands==
In ''Birth by Sleep'', Reaction Commands only appear during special event battles, usually when the protagonist is fighting alongside another character. Instead of using a separate dedicated button, Reaction Commands simply replace the attack button ({{button|x}}) when they become available.
<!--Like ''Kingdom Hearts II'', it can be used to open chests or examine.-->
 
*'''Use Transporter''': Transports player to and from the Mirage Arena.
 
*'''Goal''': When escorting a character, such as [[Jaq]] or [[Snow White]], Goal ends the escorting task, meaning the battle to the goal is over, like a finish line.
 
*'''Avenger''': When party members are hurt, various Avenger commands can be used to attack or defend against nearby enemies with the square button. Includes Avenger Rush, Avenger Save, etc.
 
*'''White Calm''': When [[Ventus]] escorts [[Snow White]], trees will attempt to scare her by blowing on her. If she yells, "help me!", then pressing the square button activates White Calm, which is a command that releases a tornado of light picking up enemies and stunning them if they survive. It also stops the tree. It is identical to [[Sign of Faith]].
 
*'''Last Dance''': While [[Terra]] escorts [[Cinderella]] to the ballroom, an enemy may attack her. To defend her, Terra presses the square button, then "X" to activate Last Dance, where Terra slams his keyblade into the ground, creating a shockwave that takes out the nearby [[Unversed]].
 
*'''Joint Force''': During Ventus' battle with Maleficent, she will do a move that puts Ventus to sleep. To avoid it, Ven can press the square button at a circle of light that [[Flora]], [[Fauna]], and [[Merryweather]] cast. It causes the player to press the buttons either clockwise or counterclockwise. If it is executed successfully, Joint Force can be used. It causes Ventus to launch a ball towards Maleficent that puts her asleep and deals damage.
 
*'''Selfless Prince''': When [[Prince Phillip]] is a party member, he will signal you to come towards him, waving his shield and saying, "Here", and then you press the square button to activate the command. [[Aqua]] and Prince Phillip lock hands and jump in the air striking either a platform or [[Maleficent]] herself to allow you to jump up on it. It deals damage and gives you a boost.
 
*'''Astro Shot/Strike''': When [[Experiment 626]] is a party member, he will occasionally hop up and down with a white halo around him. Pressing the square button next to him causes you to grab him in a ball shape and throw him at enemies. In the [[Gantu]] and [[Metamorphosis]] boss battles, it is Astro Strike, but in the [[Deep Space|Turo Prison Block]], it is Astro Shot.
 
*'''Swing Slash''': In the [[Jellyshade]] battle in [[Olympus Coliseum]], [[Hercules]] will occasionally activate this move. If you hit the square button, Hercules will pick you up and swing you, but you must swing the control stick clockwise in addition. After it is charged up, you can use Swing Slash, which makes you rocket into the Jellyshade crowd defeating anything on contact. Failure to swing quick enough ends the move and makes Hercules flinch.
 
*'''Bronco Strike''': During the [[Lucifer]] boss battle, Lucifer may jump up on to a high piece of furniture and perform a long pounce. If the player dodges it, they can strike Lucifer and activate the command with the square button. If they press the shown buttons at the right time while riding Lucifer, they can activate this Reaction Command which causes Ven to unleash multiple strikes upon Lucifer and stun him.
 
*'''Turnover''': Used in the [[Cursed Coach]] battle, Turnover can be used when an attack is blocked and it involves striking the coach multiple times and having it turn over and become stunned, until it flips over and spins attacking close players.
 
*'''Burst of Faith''': When [[Mickey]] is a party member, he may yell, "Let's team up!" This signals you to get close to Mickey and press the square button. You then start spinning after activating the command attacking nearby enemies with rays of light. It gives you invincibility and is useful in the [[Ventus-Vanitas]] battle when he uses his charged attack.
 
*'''Dual Limit''': In the final battle against [[Terra-Xehanort]], the guardian may come up and grab you. If so, you must press the X button repeatedly to break free. When you break free, you enter a bright area where [[Terra]] is behind a guardian who is trying to attack you. If you go to Terra without getting hit, and you press the square button, Dual Limit will be activated, and so you must press X at the right time to deal light damage in a big blast. Almost identical to [[Trinity Limit]].


==''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Reaction Commands==
In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Reaction Commands only appear during special event battles, usually when the protagonist is fighting alongside another character. Instead of using a separate, dedicated button, Reaction Commands simply replace the attack button ({{button|x}}) when they become available. Reaction Commands are also used in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' to open treasure chests and examine nearby objects.
*'''Use Transporter''': Transports the player to and from the Mirage Arena.
*'''Goal''': When escorting a character, such as [[Jaq]] or [[Snow White]], Goal ends the task.
*'''Avenger''': When party members are hurt, various Avenger commands can be used to attack or defend against nearby enemies with {{button|s}}. Avenger commands include Avenger Rush, Avenger Save, and others.
*'''White Calm''': When [[Ventus]] escorts [[Snow White]], trees will attempt to scare her by blowing on her. If she yells, "Help me!", then pressing {{button|s}} activates White Calm, which is a command that releases a tornado of light that picks up enemies and stuns them if they survive. It also stops the trees from attacking Snow White. White Calm is identical to [[Sign of Faith]].
*'''Last Dance''': While [[Terra]] escorts [[Cinderella]] to the ballroom, an enemy may attack her. To defend her, the player must press {{button|s}}, then {{button|x}} to activate Last Dance, during which Terra slams his Keyblade into the ground, creating a shockwave that takes out nearby [[Unversed]].
*'''Joint Force''': During Ventus's battle with Maleficent, she will attempt to put Ventus to sleep. To avoid this, the player can press {{button|s}} after Ventus reaches a circle of light created by [[Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather]]. Joint Force requires the player to press the buttons that appear onscreen in either a clockwise or counterclockwise fashion. If this is done successfully, Joint Force can be used. It causes Ventus to launch a ball of light towards Maleficent that puts her asleep and deals damage.
*'''Selfless Prince''': When [[Prince Phillip]] is a party member, he will signal Aqua to come towards him, waving his shield and saying, "Here." After the player presses {{button|s}}, Aqua and Prince Phillip join hands; Phillip tosses Aqua into the air, allowing her to strike either a high platform or [[Maleficent]] herself.
*'''Astro Shot/Strike''': When [[Experiment 626]] is a party member, he will occasionally hop up and down with a white halo around him. Pressing {{button|s}} while standing next to him causes the player character to grab him as he curls into a ball; the player character then throws him his or her enemy. In the [[Gantu]] and [[Metamorphosis]] boss battles, this command is called "Astro Strike," but in the [[Deep Space|Turo Prison Block]], it is called "Astro Shot."
*'''Swing Slash''': In the [[Jellyshade]] battle in [[Olympus Coliseum]], [[Hercules]] will occasionally activate this move. If the player hits {{button|s}}, Hercules will pick Ventus up and swing him, but the player must also spin the analog stick clockwise to charge the attack. After it is charged up, the player can use Swing Slash, which makes Ventus rocket into the Jellyshade crowd, defeating anything in his path. Failure to spin the analog stick quick enough ends the move and makes Hercules flinch.
*'''Bronco Strike''': During the [[Lucifer]] boss battle, Lucifer may jump up onto a high piece of furniture and pounce. If the Ventus dodges it, he can strike Lucifer and activate the command with the {{button|s}}. If the player presses the shown buttons at the right time while riding Lucifer, he or she can activate this Reaction Command which, causes Ventus to unleash multiple strikes upon Lucifer and stun him.
*'''Turnover''': In the battle against the [[Cursed Coach]], Turnover can be used when an attack is blocked. This Reaction Command causes Aqua to strike the Unversed multiple times, causing it to turn over and become stunned for a short time.
*'''Burst of Faith''': When [[Mickey]] is a party member, he may yell, "Let's team up!" This signals the player to get close to Mickey and press the {{button|s}}. Ventus or Aqua then starts spinning with Mickey after activating the command; they attack nearby enemies with rays of light. Burst of Faith grants invincibility is useful in the [[Ventus-Vanitas]] battle, during which the boss uses a powerful charged attack.
*'''Dual Limit''': In the final battle against [[Terra-Xehanort]], the Guardian may grab Aqua. If so, the player must press {{button|x}} repeatedly to break free. When Aqua breaks free, she enters a bright area where [[Terra]] is; the Guardian attempts to keep her from reaching him. If Aqua reaches Terra without getting hit, and the player presses {{button|s}}, Dual Limit will be activated. The player must press {{button|x}} at the right time in order to deal heavy damage to the Guardian. This Reaction Command is almost identical to [[Trinity Limit]].
==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''===
===''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''===
In  ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'', the fourth option in the ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' command menu has been replaced with pressing {{button|t}} to trigger actions such as '''Talk''', '''Open''',  and execution of special techniques like '''[[Strike Raid]]'''.
In  ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'', the fourth command in ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' has been replaced. Now, the player can use {{button|t}} to trigger actions such as '''Talk''' and '''Open'''. {{button|t}} can also be used to fully execute special abilities such as [[Strike Raid]].
 
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The Sky Scraper Reaction Command as it appears in the Xemnas (Dragon) boss battle.

Reaction Commands are a feature introduced in Kingdom Hearts II, intended to extend the level of combat. By pressing Triangle at certain moments in battle (or occasionally outside of battle), Sora will perform a specific action, which is indicated by the title of the command. These reactions are mostly combat maneuvers that are used to gain the upper hand against enemies, though they are also used to talk to people and open chests. Occasionally, some Reaction Commands must be completed in order to end a battle. Only a select few Reaction Commands require the player to press Triangle the moment it appears; in Kingdom Hearts II, one can press Triangle until the command is initiated, suffering no penalty if Triangle is not pressed at the right moment. Only three Reaction Commands in the entirety of Kingdom Hearts II penalize such an action. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, pressing Triangle too early during the execution of a Sleight prevents the attack from being completed.

Non-battle Reaction Commands

Talk

Used to talk to NPCs. Sora can talk to his party members at certain points in the game, such as at the Altar of Naught in The World That Never Was and when on the Interceptor or the Black Pearl in Port Royal.

Open

Used to open chests. Sora/Roxas uses the Keyblade/the Struggle weapon to open a nearby treasure chest. Unlike in Kingdom Hearts, this can also be done during battle.

Skateboard

Used to mount skateboards. Sora/Roxas mounts a skateboard. He then gains access to the following commands:

On the ground
  • Circle: Jump (X in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix)
  • X: Heelflip
  • Square: Get off
Grinding
  • Circle: Pop-Jump
  • Triangle (near an edge): Grind
  • Square (while grinding): Handstand
In midair
  • Circle: Air Walk
  • X: 360° spin
  • Square: Method Grab

These commands are essential at the beginning of Kingdom Hearts II when Roxas does odd jobs to save money to go the beach, such as Mail Delivery.

Note: The commands for 360° Spin and Air Walk are switched in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.

Save

Used to access a Save Point. The player can save his or her progress.

In-battle Reaction Commands

Nobodies/Organization XIII

General Nobodies

Certain reaction commands are available between certain bosses and their respective Nobodies; as such, they have been placed in the same categories as the Boss itself.

  • Reversal
Sora/Roxas does a quick 180° slide, confusing the Dusk. If used when a Creeper is nearby, it will be confused as well.
Used Against: Dusk
Note: In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Sora can use this Reaction Command in his battle against Roxas in The World That Never Was.
  • Fail-Safe
Sora grabs an Assassin that is about to self-destruct and throws it towards the ground. This destroys the Assassin while dealing damage to nearby enemies and forcing other Assassins to emerge from the ground.
Used Against: Assassin
  • Duel Stance
Sora must select "The End" in the command list before time is up to slash through the Samurai, but if too much time passes, Sora will lose the duel and be slashed instead. In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the player has to hit the "O" in the menu bar to slash through the Samurai; selecting any one of the three "X" commands or not selecting anything at all will result in a loss of the duel.
Used against: Samurai
Note: In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Sora may be forced to select "The End" in the command list before time runs out during his battle with Roxas. Successfully doing this will allow Sora to steal Roxas's Keyblades and use them against him; failure allows Roxas to slice through Sora and deal a large amount of damage to him.
  • Stop Dice
Begins a game where player has to hit X at the right time. If the player fails, Sora is turned into a die by the Gambler.
Used against: Gambler.
  • Berserk
Sora grabs a Berserker's weapon (or Saïx's Claymore) and floats above the ground as he holds it; his head shines with a red and black aura, indicating a berserk state. Nearby enemies are pulled in towards the weapon.
Used against: Berserker and Saïx
  • Magna Storm
Follows the Berserk Reaction Command. Sora executes a combo that starts on the ground and concludes in the air, hitting all enemies in range. This command is also used to neutralize Saïx's berserk state.
Used against: Berserker and Saïx

Organization Bosses

Below is the list of all Organization XIII and Nobody bosses whose respective fights utilize Reaction Commands; note that some of these characters are only encountered in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.


Zexion
  • Dispel
When trapped in the Book of Retribution, Sora strikes the Lexicon Zexion is hiding in, freeing himself from the illusory arena inside the book. This also damages Zexion.
Used against: Zexion's Absent Silhouette in the Underworld - Cave of the Dead (Inner Chamber), and during his Data Battle
Larxene
  • Merge
Sora grabs Larxene by the wrist and throws her into the air. Then he grabs her clone, also by the wrist, and spins her around, lifting her up off the floor. He then hurls the clone at her original self as she falls back down, causing them to forcibly merge. This stuns Larxene for a short time.
Used against: Larxene's Absent Silhouette in Port Royal - Isla de Muerta: Rock Face, and during her Data Battle
Lexaeus
  • Mega Impact
Sora jumps back as his "power meter" increases to an amount 100 points more than Lexaeus's ( an equal amount if Lexaeus's power is 99,999, which is the maximum). Sora then slides quickly into Lexaeus, striking him with a devastating uppercut. This stuns Lexaeus for a short time.
Used Against: Lexaeus's Absent Silhouette in Twilight Town - Sandlot, and during his Data Battle
Marluxia
  • Rob Count
Sora evades Marluxia's slash and knocks his scythe out of his hands with the Keyblade. After grabbing the scythe, Sora slices Marluxia a few times, knocking him away. Sora then throws the scythe towards Marluxia, earning back thirteen countdown numerals, but not damaging him.
Used against: Marluxia's Absent Silhouette in Beast's Castle - Beast's Room, and during his Data Battle
  • Aerial Strike
Sora jumps over Marluxia's downward slash, knocks him into the air, and then knocks him across the arena. This attack deals heavy damage. This attack does not increase the counter.
Used against: Marluxia's Absent Silhouette in Beast's Castle - Beast's Room, and during his Data Battle
Axel
  • Overtaker
Roxas/Sora leaps towards Axel, repeatedly attacking him with his Keyblade(s).
Used Against: Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town, and during his Data Battle
  • Clear Light
Roxas/Sora throws Axel to the ground, causing multiple pillars of light to form and forcing Axel to turn the lava-flooded floor back to normal.
Used Against: Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town, and during his Data Battle
  • Burst Edge
Roxas/Sora throws his Keyblade(s) at Axel, forcing him out of the wall of flame.
Used against: Axel in the basement of the Simulated Twilight Town, and during his Data Battle
Note: This Reaction Command is called "Burst Frontier" in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX.
Twilight Thorn
  • Reversal
Sora/Roxas quickly dashes behind the enemy, confusing all Dusks and Creepers in the immediate area for a short time. This can also be used against the Twilight Thorn and Xemnas's thorn attacks. In this case, Sora/Roxas will dash around his foe's attacks and bring him within attack range of Xemnas or the Twilight Thorn.
Used against: Dusk, Creeper, Twilight Thorn, or Xemnas
  • Key Counter
When the Twilight Thorn tries to punch him, Roxas jumps over the Twilight Thorn's hand, and then he slashes its face.
Used Against: Twilight Thorn
  • Lunarsault
After being thrown into the air by the Twilight Thorn, Roxas slashes its the head while coming down.
Used against: Twilight Thorn
  • Break Raid
After tipping Roxas off the pillar they are fighting on, the Twilight Thorn creates a giant energy sphere in its hands. Roxas throws the Keyblade into the energy sphere, causing it to explode.
Used against: Twilight Thorn
Demyx
  • Show Stealer
Show Stealer is available during the second battle against Demyx in Hollow Bastion. The command appears when Demyx jumps towards Sora and attempts to launch him into the air. If Show Stealer is activated, Sora stands behind Demyx and holds his Keyblade in a guitar-like fashion before knocking Demyx into the air, thus interrupting his attacks and forcing him away. If Show Stealer is not properly executed, Demyx will instead hit Sora. Note that if Sora is in AntiForm when Demyx jumps towards him, the Reaction Command is activated automatically.
Used against: Demyx
  • Wild Dance
Sora grabs a Water Form and swings it around his head, attacking the other water forms in the area. Also used against Armored Xemnas.
Used Against: Demyx's Water Forms or Armored Xemnas
Note: This Reaction Command is known as "Water Dance" when it is used against Armored Xemnas.
Xaldin
  • Learn
Sora snatches an attack from either Xaldin or a Dragoon, leaps into the air, and strikes the enemy from above. Learn can be executed up to nine times; it replaces the Attack command. Magic can still be used freely.
Used Against: Xaldin or Dragoon
Xigbar
  • Break
Sora blocks Xigbar's "Sniper" attack and deflects the bullets back at him.
Used against: Xigbar
  • Warp Snipe
Sora warps in front of an arrowgun bullet and deflects it back at the shooter. Can be used multiple times in succession.
Used Against: Xigbar or Sniper
Luxord
  • Begin Game
Sora begins a game in which player must time actions so that all commands are "O". If Sora fails, he is turned into a card by Luxord or the Gambler he is facing.
Used against: Luxord or Gambler
  • Flip
Sora flips cards to reveal the other side of the card during the battle with Luxord.
Used against: Luxord
Saïx
  • Berserk
Sora grabs his opponent's Claymore and floats above the ground, drawing in nearby enemies.
Used Against: Saïx or Berserker
  • Eclipse
Sora, holding a Berserker or Saïx's Claymore, flips backwards and hits the enemy. The combo can be continued for two more attacks. Each attack deals half the normal attack's damage.
Used Against: Saïx or Berserker
  • Magna Storm
Sora, after three successive Eclipse attacks, swings the Claymore in a tornado slash, hurling it at the enemy and dealing triple damage with each strike.
Used Against: Saïx or Berserker
Xemnas (Dragoon Ship)
  • Slicer
When facing a rising block from the skyscrapers, Sora slices through it with three quick slashes.
Used against: Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
  • Sky Scraper
Sora leaps past the skyscraper blocks, slashing them as he passes by while heading towards the Castle when facing Xemnas in The World That Never Was.
Used against: Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
  • Escablade
Used to allow Sora to leap to buildings depending on their distance away.
Used against: Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
  • Stunt Dodge
Sora executes a high leap and jumps to the another cannon. This Reaction Command is used to escape the first cannon's attacks. If one cannon has already been destroyed, Sora makes a high leap and jumps to the nearby railing to avoid the attacks of the cannon. He then jumps back.
Used against: Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
  • Riding Shot
Sora locks onto one of the skyscraper blocks and bats it towards the Dragoon Ship.
Used against: Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
  • Meteor Rain
Riku executes a 180° slash that breaks the skyscraper block, launching the debris towards the Dragoon Ship, thus breaking its wing shield.
Used against: Xemnas and the Dragoon Ship in The World That Never Was
Xemnas
  • Facedown
Sora forcefully breaks the curse Xemnas laid on him, then he rushes up the side of Memory's Skyscraper while Xemnas jumps down from the top. (The next Reaction Command is determined by how far apart Sora and Xemnas are when the player activates it. If nothing is pressed, Xemnas will deal heavy damage to Sora.)
Used against: Xemnas
  • Clash
Sora and Xemnas pass by each other without attacking.
Used against: Xemnas
  • Break Through
Sora strikes Xemnas, doing minor damage.
Used against: Xemnas
  • Finish
When in close contact with Xemnas, Sora blocks and counters Xemnas's attack, slamming him into the tower. (In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, successfully activating this Reaction Command will leave Xemnas with 1 HP.)
Used against: Xemnas
  • Rescue
Riku leaps up and frees Sora from Xemnas's grip.
Used against: Xemnas
  • Defend
When Xemnas knocks Sora's Keyblade away, Riku grabs it and throws it back.
Used against: Xemnas
  • Reflect
Sora and Riku rapidly deflect the barrage of Ethereal Blades shot by Xemnas. In order to survive the attack, both Triangle and X (or Circle in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix) must be rapidly pressed.
Used against: Xemnas

Heartless

General Heartless and Non-Heartless

Below are all the Reaction Commands available to Sora for all the smaller, more harmless Heartless. The Reaction Commands below are alphabetical by Heartless.

  • Rapid Blow
Sora rushes in and attacks multiple times.
Used Against: Aerial Knocker in Pride Lands
  • Air Twister
Sora grabs an Air Pirate and swings it around.
Used against: Air Pirate
  • Rising Sun
After Sora attacks an Armored Knight, he shoulder tackles the enemy up to five times, hitting any nearby enemies in his way.
Used against: Armored Knight (after attacking it)
  • Bolt Reversal
The player has Sora deflect the bolt laser of a Bolt Tower by tapping Triangle repeatedly.
Used against: Bolt Tower
  • Capsule Prize
Sora cranks a prize out of a Bulky Vendor. (works with 100-75% enemy HP left)
Used against: Bulky Vendor
  • Rare Capsule
Sora cranks a normal item out of a Bulky Vendor. (works with 74-50% enemy HP left)
Used against: Bulky Vendor
  • Limited Capsule
Sora cranks a rare item out of a Bulky Vendor. (works with 49-25% enemy HP left)
Used against: Bulky Vendor
  • Prime Capsule
Sora cranks out a very rare item out of a Bulky Vendor. (works with 24-1% enemy HP left)
Used against: Bulky Vendor
  • Root Ravager
Sora uproots a Creeper Plant, creating a shockwave that damages surrounding enemies.
Used against: Creeper Plant
  • Heal Stomp
Sora stomps a Crescendo, healing the party. (power = Sora's magic x30)
Used against: Crescendo
  • Clear Shot
Sora reflects an ice blast back at a Fortuneteller when the timer on the ice hits 1.
Used against: Fortuneteller
  • Bat Cry
Sora latches the Keyblade onto a Hook Bat's hook. Sora then spins through the air, hitting airborne enemies with the help of the captured Hook Bat.
Used against: Hook Bat
  • Lance Tug
Sora grabs onto the lance of a Lance Soldier and flies around with the berserk lance, hitting multiple enemies.
Used against: Lance Soldier
  • Full Swing
Sora hits a descending Large Body or Fat Bandit with a powerful attack. This is activated when a Large Body or Fat Bandit attempts to use Body Slam, after a combo finisher hits, or after Kickback.
Used against: Large Body or Fat Bandit
  • Guard
Sora blocks a Large Body's toboggan attack.
Used against: Large Body
  • Kickback
After Guard, Sora hits a Large Body six times.
Used against: Large Body
  • Rodeo
Sora rides on a Living Bone's back, creating shock waves.
Used against: Living Bone
  • Grand Cross
After Rodeo, Sora flips the Living Bone he is riding and rams it into the ground, headfirst, smashing its head.
Used against: Living Bone
  • Quick Blade
Sora dashes and attacks a Magnum Loader.
Used against: Magnum Loader
  • Dodge Roll
Sora rolls out of harm's way before a Minute Bomb self-destructs.
Used against: Minute Bomb
  • Bump
Sora knocks a Morning Star into the air.
Used against: Morning Star
  • Meteor Strike
After Bump, Sora slams a Morning Star into the ground repeatedly until its HP is fully depleted.
Used against: Morning Star
  • Wind Dance
Sora leaps into the air and attacks a Neoshadow.
Used against: Neoshadow
  • Speed Trap
Sora draws in nearby Rapid Thrusters.
Used against: Rapid Thruster
  • Aero Blade
After Speed Trap, Sora spins like a propeller in the air, damaging nearby enemies.
Used against: Rapid Thruster
  • Dispel (Shaman)
Sora can only use this in the Pride Lands. The command appears when a series of blue flames attack and encircle Sora. Dispel allows Sora to use them against his enemies.
Used against: Shaman
  • Shift Shot
Sora grabs and tosses a Silver Rock while it is concealed in a ball of light.
Used against: Silver Rock (cannot be used in the Pride Lands)
  • Cyclone
Sora executes an aerial diving attack against a Soldier.
Used against: Soldier
  • Snag
Sora jumps up and grabs a Surveillance Robot from behind.
Used against: Surveillance Robot
  • Sparkle Ray
After Snag, Sora spins in a circle as the Surveillance Robot fires its laser, effectively destroying or severely damaging all surrounding enemies.
Used against: Surveillance Robot
  • Tornado Ride
Sora rides a Tornado Step; the player can use the analog stick to have him spin around and damage enemies.
Used against: Tornado Step
  • Backshuffle
Sora leaps backward repeatedly to dodge an Undead Pirate A's axe slashes.
Used against: Undead Pirate A
  • High Counter
After Backshuffle, Sora counterattacks Undead Pirate A.
Used against: Undead Pirate|Undead Pirate A
  • Return Fire
Sora knocks arrows back at Undead Pirate C.
Used against: Undead Pirate C

Heartless and Non-Heartless Sub-Bosses

  • Release - Thresholder/Shadow Stalker
Sora automatically defeats a Gargoyle Warrior or Gargoyle Knight. This Reaction Command is also used against the Thresholder to draw out the real target, the Possessor, and against the Shadow Stalker to drive it out of the columns and chandelier in the Ballroom.
Used against: Gargoyle Warrior, Gargoyle Knight, Thresholder, or Shadow Stalker
Sora either stabs his Keyblade into the Volcanic Lord or grabs the nose of the Blizzard Lord, and throws it into the opposite Lord.
Used Against: Blizzard Lord or Volcanic Lord
  • Inside Combo - Prison Keeper
When the Prison Keeper is about to "swallow" Lock, Shock, or Barrel, Sora leaps inside it to attack.
Used against: Prison Keeper
  • Call - Shenzi, Banzai and Ed
Sora calls Pumbaa away from Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, causing the hyenas to collide.
Used against: Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed
  • Freeze - Hostile Program
With his Cluster Bar full, Sora halts the Hostile Program's movements.
Used against: Hostile Program
  • Capture - Lock, Shock and Barrel
After depleting Lock, Shock, or Barrel's HP, Sora knocks a toy box at his enemy to capture him or her.
Used against: Lock, Shock, or Barrel

Heartless and Non-Heartless Bosses

These are bosses the player encounters throughout Kingdom Hearts II that are being controlled by Organization XIII, influenced by Pete, or attack of their own volition.

Shan-Yu
  • Press
Sora locks swords with Shan-Yu. The player must tap Triangle repeatedly.
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Sora using Press against Shan-Yu in Kingdom Hearts II.
Used against: Shan-Yu
  • Takedown
After "Press", Sora pushes Shan-Yu away as Mulan deals damage to him.
Used against: Shan-Yu
Beast
  • Wake Up!
Cogsworth stuns Beast with a bell.
Used against: Beast
  • Charge
When Beast's HP gets low, the player must repeatedly tap Triangle to fill a gauge.
Used against: Beast
  • Get Up!
If Charge is successful, this wakes up Beast, finishing the battle against him.
Used against: Beast
Dark Thorn
  • Step Vault
Sora uses the Dark Thorn's back to leap onto the chandelier.
Used against: Dark Thorn
  • Catch
Sora drops the chandelier onto the Dark Thorn after Step Vault.
Used against: Dark Thorn
  • Pendulum Round
After Catch, Sora swings the chandelier around, hurling the Dark Thorn away.
Used against: Dark Thorn
  • Slingshot
After the Dark Thorn throws Sora towards a pillar, Sora uses the momentum to grab the pillar and launch himself back at the Dark Thorn.
Used against: Dark Thorn
Cerberus
  • Evade
Sora avoids Cerberus's "Trap" attack.
Used against: Cerberus
  • Jump!
After Evade, Sora leaps high into the air.
Used against: Cerberus
  • Dog Paddle
After Jump!, Sora slams down, stunning Cerberus.
Used against: Cerberus
Pete
  • Pinball
When Pete activates his shield, Sora swings his Keyblade at him, knocking him across the room, breaking his shield. (Requires Hercules)
Used against: Pete
  • About-Face
When Pete runs crazy, Sora turns him around with the Keyblade.
Used against: Pete
  • Air Slash
When fighting Pete in Timeless River, and when the Building Site scaffolding becomes unstable, Sora swings his Keyblade like a propeller.
Used against: Pete
Hydra
  • Phil One-Two
Phil tosses an urn into the air while Sora is on the Hydra's back.
Used against: Hydra
  • Urninator
Sora slams an urn onto the Hydra's back, stunning its heads.
Used against: Hydra
  • Pegasus Run
Sora flies on Pegasus's back past the Hydra's many heads.
Used against: Hydra
  • Attack
After Pegasus Run, while on Pegasus, Sora slashes at the Hydra's heads.
Used against: Hydra
  • Vanquish
Sora slashes off one of the Hydra's heads, once its HP has been depleted.
Used against: Hydra
Captain Barbossa
  • Twin Counter
After Barbossa attacks Jack Sparrow, Sora helps Jack come back to his senses.
Used against: Captain Barbossa
  • Sonic Dive
After Twin Counter, Sora attacks Barbossa.
Used against: Captain Barbossa
  • Land
Sora steps on Barbossa's sword.
Used against: Captain Barbossa
  • Reverse Blade
After Land, Sora attacks Captain Barbossa.
Used against: Captain Barbossa
Oogie Boogie
  • Fore!
Sora swings the Keyblade golfer-style to knock presents up onto Oogie Boogie's platform to shatter its glass floor.
Used against: Oogie Boogie
Scar
  • Counter
When Scar pounces on Sora, Sora hurls him away.
Used against: Scar
Storm Rider
  • Slide
When the Storm Rider dives in towards the party, Sora slides underneath it to dodge the attack.
Used against: Storm Rider
  • Vertigo Toss
After Sora has successfully performed the Slide Reaction Command, he strikes the Storm Rider with his Keyblade to toss it high into the sky and fall to the ground, rendering it temporarily unconscious and vulnerable to attacks.
Used against: Storm Rider
  • Hang On
Immediately at the start of the battle, and anytime Sora is on top of the Storm Rider, he can cling onto one of the spikes protruding from its back to avoid falling to the ground.
Used against: Storm Rider
  • Get Off
After using the Hang On reaction command, the Storm Rider may either twist around again or execute a lightning attack. "Get Off" is used to avoid the lightning attack.
Used against: Storm Rider
Hades
  • Aura Shot
Sora shoots one of Hercules's aura spheres at Hades, knocking him out of his enraged mode.
Used against: Hades
Grim Reaper
  • Hinder
Sora stops the Grim Reaper from collecting medallions.
Used against: Grim Reaper
  • Loot Launch
After Hinder, Sora launches the Grim Reaper skyward to collect medallions.
Used against: Grim Reaper
  • Return
Sora returns the cursed medallions to their chest during the second Grim Reaper battle.
Used against: Grim Reaper (second time)
Jafar
  • Roll Up
Sora grabs Jafar's genie tail and wraps him up.
Used against: Jafar
  • Spin Burst
After Roll Up, Sora spins Jafar around and around, dazing him.
Used against: Jafar
The Experiment
  • Kickspring
Sora hurls The Experiment's body into its other parts.
Used against: The Experiment
Groundshaker
  • Jump
Sora leaps onto the Groundshaker's back.
Used against: Groundshaker
  • Fend
Sora prevents the Groundshaker's massive foot from crushing him.
Used against: Groundshaker
Sark
  • High Climb
Sora climbs up the wall Sark summons.
Used against: Sark
  • Needle Dive
After High Climb, Sora leaps from atop the wall and strikes Sark's forehead, knocking him out.
Used against: Sark
  • Zone Guard
Sora blocks Sark's disc attack.
Used against: Sark
  • Disc Strike
After Zone Guard, Sora sends Sark's disc back at him.
Used against: Sark
Master Control Program
  • Erase
Sora begins a beam attack on the MCP. (Requires Tron)
Used against: Master Control Program
  • Charge
The player must repeatedly tap Triangle to erase the MCP's data, damaging it gradually.
Used against: Master Control Program
Sephiroth
  • Block
Sora blocks all of Sephiroth's rapid sword slices in one go (only applies to Sephiroth's Flash combo).
Used against: Sephiroth

Special

These Reaction Commands are unique for combat, going from "Limits" with that world's heroes to abilities triggered in combat.

Limits

  • Faith

Sora and Queen Minnie's Limit in Disney Castle. It deals damage to all nearby Heartless.

  • Twin Howl

Allows Sora and Beast to activate their Limit, Howling Moon.

  • Red Rocket

Allows Sora and Mulan to activate their Limit, Dragonblaze.

  • Bushido

Allows Sora and Auron to activate their Limit, Overdrive.

  • Bluff

Allows Sora and Jack Sparrow to activate their Limit, Treasure Isle.

  • Speedster

Allows Sora and Aladdin to activate their Limit, Trick Fantasy.

  • Dance Call

Allows Sora and Jack Skellington to activate their Limit, Applause! Applause!.

  • Wildcat

Allows Sora and Simba to activate their Limit, King's Pride.

  • Setup

Allows Sora and Tron to activate their Limit, Complete Copilement.

  • Session

Allows Sora and Riku to activate their Limit, Eternal Session.

Drive Forms

These Reaction Commands allow Sora to enter a Drive Form when he is low on HP.

  • Valor
Allows Sora to change to Valor Form when health is low and three Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Valor" to be equipped and Goofy to be in the party.)
  • Wisdom
Allows Sora to change to Wisdom Form when health is low and three Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Wisdom" to be equipped and Donald to be in the party.)
  • Master
Allows Sora to change to Master Form when health is low and four Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Master" to be equipped and two party members.)
  • Final
Allows Sora to change to Final Form when health is low and five Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Final" to be equipped and two party members.)
  • Limit (Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix only)
Allows Sora to change to Limit Form when health is low and four Drive Gauges are available. (Requires "Auto Limit" to be equipped.)

Summons

  • Auto Summon
Allows Sora to automatically Summon an ally when a party member is knocked out. (Requires "Auto Summon" to be equipped.)

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Reaction Commands

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Reaction Commands only appear during special event battles, usually when the protagonist is fighting alongside another character. Instead of using a separate, dedicated button, Reaction Commands simply replace the attack button (X) when they become available. Reaction Commands are also used in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep to open treasure chests and examine nearby objects.

  • Use Transporter: Transports the player to and from the Mirage Arena.
  • Goal: When escorting a character, such as Jaq or Snow White, Goal ends the task.
  • Avenger: When party members are hurt, various Avenger commands can be used to attack or defend against nearby enemies with Square. Avenger commands include Avenger Rush, Avenger Save, and others.
  • White Calm: When Ventus escorts Snow White, trees will attempt to scare her by blowing on her. If she yells, "Help me!", then pressing Square activates White Calm, which is a command that releases a tornado of light that picks up enemies and stuns them if they survive. It also stops the trees from attacking Snow White. White Calm is identical to Sign of Faith.
  • Last Dance: While Terra escorts Cinderella to the ballroom, an enemy may attack her. To defend her, the player must press Square, then X to activate Last Dance, during which Terra slams his Keyblade into the ground, creating a shockwave that takes out nearby Unversed.
  • Joint Force: During Ventus's battle with Maleficent, she will attempt to put Ventus to sleep. To avoid this, the player can press Square after Ventus reaches a circle of light created by Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. Joint Force requires the player to press the buttons that appear onscreen in either a clockwise or counterclockwise fashion. If this is done successfully, Joint Force can be used. It causes Ventus to launch a ball of light towards Maleficent that puts her asleep and deals damage.
  • Selfless Prince: When Prince Phillip is a party member, he will signal Aqua to come towards him, waving his shield and saying, "Here." After the player presses Square, Aqua and Prince Phillip join hands; Phillip tosses Aqua into the air, allowing her to strike either a high platform or Maleficent herself.
  • Astro Shot/Strike: When Experiment 626 is a party member, he will occasionally hop up and down with a white halo around him. Pressing Square while standing next to him causes the player character to grab him as he curls into a ball; the player character then throws him his or her enemy. In the Gantu and Metamorphosis boss battles, this command is called "Astro Strike," but in the Turo Prison Block, it is called "Astro Shot."
  • Swing Slash: In the Jellyshade battle in Olympus Coliseum, Hercules will occasionally activate this move. If the player hits Square, Hercules will pick Ventus up and swing him, but the player must also spin the analog stick clockwise to charge the attack. After it is charged up, the player can use Swing Slash, which makes Ventus rocket into the Jellyshade crowd, defeating anything in his path. Failure to spin the analog stick quick enough ends the move and makes Hercules flinch.
  • Bronco Strike: During the Lucifer boss battle, Lucifer may jump up onto a high piece of furniture and pounce. If the Ventus dodges it, he can strike Lucifer and activate the command with the Square. If the player presses the shown buttons at the right time while riding Lucifer, he or she can activate this Reaction Command which, causes Ventus to unleash multiple strikes upon Lucifer and stun him.
  • Turnover: In the battle against the Cursed Coach, Turnover can be used when an attack is blocked. This Reaction Command causes Aqua to strike the Unversed multiple times, causing it to turn over and become stunned for a short time.
  • Burst of Faith: When Mickey is a party member, he may yell, "Let's team up!" This signals the player to get close to Mickey and press the Square. Ventus or Aqua then starts spinning with Mickey after activating the command; they attack nearby enemies with rays of light. Burst of Faith grants invincibility is useful in the Ventus-Vanitas battle, during which the boss uses a powerful charged attack.
  • Dual Limit: In the final battle against Terra-Xehanort, the Guardian may grab Aqua. If so, the player must press X repeatedly to break free. When Aqua breaks free, she enters a bright area where Terra is; the Guardian attempts to keep her from reaching him. If Aqua reaches Terra without getting hit, and the player presses Square, Dual Limit will be activated. The player must press X at the right time in order to deal heavy damage to the Guardian. This Reaction Command is almost identical to Trinity Limit.

Other appearances

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX

In Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, the fourth command in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix has been replaced. Now, the player can use Triangle to trigger actions such as Talk and Open. Triangle can also be used to fully execute special abilities such as Strike Raid.

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