Dark (element)

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Dark (ダーク, Dāku) is a recurring element that appears in the Kingdom Hearts series. It is generally opposed to Light.

Kingdom Hearts

Attacks and abilities

Party members

Party members can't use any Dark-type abilities.

Enemies

Enemy Attack Description Search Ghost HP Absorb (HP吸収, HP Kyūshū) Darkball Wild Dance Attack (乱舞攻撃, Ranbu Kōgeki) Materialization Attack (実体化攻撃, Jittaika Kōgeki) Wizard Dark Miasma (闇の瘴気, Yami no Shōki) Behemoth Dark Charge Sphere (ダークチャージ弾, Dāku Chāji-dama) The Behemoth shoots light from its horn into the sky, causing spheres to rain down. Blazing Column of Darkness (闇の火柱, Yami no Hibashira) The Behemoth summons purple pillars of light in the surrounding area. Destroyed Behemoth[KH I FM] Dark Charge Sphere (ダークチャージ弾, Dāku Chāji-dama) The Behemoth shoots light from its horn into the sky, causing spheres to rain down. Blazing Column of Darkness (闇の火柱, Yami no Hibashira) The Behemoth summons purple pillars of light in the surrounding area. Arch Behemoth[KH I FM] Dark Charge Sphere (ダークチャージ弾, Dāku Chāji-dama) The Behemoth shoots light from its horn into the sky, causing spheres to rain down. Blazing Column of Darkness (闇の火柱, Yami no Hibashira) The Behemoth summons purple pillars of light in the surrounding area. Invisible Dark Transformation (闇変化, Yami Henka) Thrusts its sword in the ground, then becomes a purple shadow and surrounds the opponent to attack. Dark Ball (ダークボール, Dāku Bōru) Fire 6 purple spheres from above. Angel Star Dark Tornado (ダークトルネド, Dāku Torunedo) Black Fungus Dark Touch (ダークタッチ, Dāku Tatchi) Dark Poison (ダークポイズン, Dāku Poizun) Darkside Homing Darkness (ダークホーミング, Dāku Hōmingu, lit. "Dark Homing") Dark Punch (ダークパンチ, Dāku Panchi) Shock Wave (衝撃波, Shōgekiha) Sphere of Darkness (闇の球体, Yami no Kyūtai) Cerberus Dark Miasma (闇の瘴気, Yami no Shōki) Cerberus exhales a purple breath, causing flames to erupt from the ground. Cave of Wonders Guardian Dark Laser (ダークレーザー, Dāku Rēzā) Parasite Cage Dark Spray (ダークスプレー, Dāku Supurē) Oogie's Manor Dark Breath (ダークブレス, Dāku Buresu) Spit out purple smoke that chases targets. Phantom Dark Claw (ダーククロウ, Dāku Kurou) Slashes with its claws. Energy Drain Shot (エナジードレイン弾, Enāji Dorein-dan) Shoots a sphere of dark energy that homes in on its target. If hit, the target will take continuous damage up to five times. Maleficent Dark Meteor (ダークメテオ, Dāku Meteo) Teleport Shock (テレポ衝撃, Terepo Shōgeki) Riku (Keyblade) Darkhand Vertical Swing (ダークハンド縦振り, Dākuhando Tate Furi) Darkhand Vertical Swing (Racing Shock Wave) (ダークハンド縦振り（地走り衝撃波）, Dākuhando Tate Furi (Jibashiri Shōgekiha)) Darkhand Dash Swing (ダークハンドダッシュ振り, Dākuhando Dasshu Furi) Darkhand Dash Swing (Shock Wave) (ダークハンドダッシュ振り（衝撃波）, Dākuhando Dasshu Furi (Shōgekiha)) Darkhand Shake Off (ダークハンド振り払い, Dākuhando Furiharai) Darkhand Helm Split (ダークハンド兜割り, Dākuhando Kabuto-wari) Darkhand Helm Split (Fire Pillar) (ダークハンド兜割り（火柱）, Dākuhando Kabuto-wari (Hibashira)) Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ, Dāku Faiga, lit. "Dark Figa") Dark Aura (闇のオーラ, Yami no Ōra) Ansem, Seeker of Darkness Dark Blow (ダークブロウ, Dāku Burou) Ansem's guardian swipes at the party with a dark fist. Shock Slash (衝撃斬, Shōgekizan) Ansem fires a series of energy disks at the party. Can be deflected back at him. Possession (Possession Damage) (憑依（憑依ダメージ）, Hyōi (Hyōi Damēji)) Rush (突進, Tosshin) Ansem and the guardian charge at Sora, cloaked by a dark aura. Racing Shock Wave (Shock Wave) (地走り衝撃（衝撃波）, Jibashiri Shōgekiha (Shōgekiha)) Ansem fires a dark shockwave at Sora. Aura of Darkness (Appearance) (暗黒のオーラ（出現技）, Ankoku no Ōra (Shutsugen-waza)) Aura of Darkness (Ultimate Run) (暗黒のオーラ（究極地走り）, Ankoku no Ōra (Kyūkyoku Jibashiri)) World of Chaos Barrier (結界, Kekkai) Ansem shrouds his body in violet light. Dark Laser (ダークレーザー, Dāku Rēzā) Generates violet spheres, then fires them at Sora as beams. Great Darkness (Sphere Form) (大いなる闇（球本体）, Ōinaru Yami (Kyū Hontai)) Draws the party in with a black hole, then detonates it. Great Darkness (Emission Beam) (大いなる闇（放出ビーム）, Ōinaru Yami (Hōshutsu Bīmu)) Pot Scorpion[KH I FM] Venom Scatter (毒液散布, Dokueki Sanpu) Venom Eruption (毒液噴火, Dokueki Funka) Sephiroth Rapid Mow Down (During Dark Aura) (高速なぎ払い（ダークオーラ中）, Kōsoku Nagiharai (Dāku Ōra-chū)) Swings the Masamune from left to right. Step Mow Down (During Dark Aura) (ステップなぎ払い（ダークオーラ中）, Suteppu Nagiharai (Dāku Ōra-chū)) Leaps forward swinging the Masamune, then springs back to his original location. Wild Dance (Final Blow) (乱舞（最後の一撃）, Ranbu (Saigo no Ichigeki)) Supernova (Meteor) (スーパーノヴァ（メテオ）, Sūpānova (Meteo)) Supernova (Main Explosion) (スーパーノヴァ（本体爆発）, Sūpānova (Hontai Bakuhatsu)) Shadow Flare (シャドウフレア, Shadou Furea) Summons pale spheres in midair which home in on Sora. Unknown[KH I FM] Invitation to Nothingness (無へのいざない, Mu e no Izanai) Xemnas grabs the opponent with lightning, lifting them in the air. Invitation to Nothingness (when using "Shock") (無へのいざない（「ショック」実行時）, Mu e no Izanai ("Shokku" Jikkō-ji)) An orb that revolves around the opponent releases an electric shock.

Weakness and Resistance

Party members

Several accessories provide Dark Resistance when equipped.

Equipment	Dark Resistance	Description
Chaos Ring	+20%	Reduces dark damage by 20% and slightly raises Defense. Equip more to boost effect.
Dark Ring	+20%	Reduces dark damage by 20% and raises Defense. Equip more to boost effect.
Inferno Band	+20%	Reduces fire and dark damage by 20%. Also raises Defense.
Raven's Claw	+20%	Reduces dark damage by 20%. Also raises Strength and Defense.
Heartguard	+20%	Raises max HP and Defense, and reduces dark damage by 20%. Equip more to boost effect.
Ribbon	+20%	Reduces all elemental damage by 20%. Equip more to boost effect.
Obsidian Ring[KH I FM]	+20%	Reduces dark damage by 20%, and slightly raises Strength. Equip more to boost effect.

Kingdom Hearts II

Attacks and abilities

Party members

Attack	Type	Description
Antiform: Side Spin (Spin)	Attack	Ground combo move. Pressing during a combo on the ground, Sora blazes in a circle around the enemy, slashing with claws and dark magic.
Antiform: Wild Dance (Swoop)	Attack	Ground combo finisher. Sora moves around the enemy and scratches repeatedly, finishing with a diving attack.
Antiform: Air Wild Dance (Swoop)	Attack	Air combo finisher. Sora scratches an enemy and finishes with a diving attack.
Antiform: Midair Doom	Attack	Air combo finisher. Sora launches a blast of dark magic below him, hitting all enemies around.

Enemies

Enemy Attack Description Trick Ghost Shot (ショット, Shotto) Shoots a dark orb from its mouth. Triple Shot (3連ショット, 3-ren Shotto) Shoots three dark orbs from its mouth simultaneously. Thresholder Homing Bomb (追尾弾, Tsuibi-dan) Fires five homing orbs from the larger black light orb. Shadow Stalker Darkness Surge (闇の波動, Yami no Hādo) Waves surge forward from the hidden windows. Dark Thorn Dark Servant (暗黒のしもべ, Ankoku no Shimobe) Brings forth demon-like orbs from the floor. Cerberus Dark Breath (ダークブレス, Dāku Buresu) Cerberus shoots fireballs while biting. Hydra Dark Servant (暗黒のしもべ, Ankoku no Shimobe) Brings forth demon-like orbs from the floor. Used in the first and third phases. Prison Keeper Claw Attack (ツメ攻撃, Tsume Kōgeki) Slashes upwards with both claws. Carpet Bomb (じゅうたん爆撃, Jūtan Bakugeki) Spins sideways and rains down orbs from its fingertips. Mysterious Man Helm Split (兜割り, Kabuto-wari) Slams his sword into the ground, emitting a shockwave stretching ahead of himself. Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ, Dāku Faiga, lit. "Dark Figa") Rips with a sword and aura while turning horizontally, continuously, then fires shots over a wide range from his left hand. Hades Smoke (スモーク, Sumōku) Hades creates smoke between his hands and sends it forward. Sephiroth Shadow Flare (シャドウフレア, Shadou Furea) Deploys orbs of pale light to surround Sora, then has them suddenly strike him. Xemnas (Final battle) Spark Bomb (スパークボム, Supāku Bomu)[KH II] Fires two light spheres that explode. Magic Phantom[KH II FM] Shot (ショット, Shotto) Shoots a dark orb from its mouth. Zexion[KH II FM] Haunting Illusion (つきまとう幻影, Tsukimatō Gen'ei) Emits a green light that traps the opponent in a book and deals damage 25 times. Invisibility (インビジビリティ, Inbijibiriti) Zexion moves near Sora, and creates a cross-shaped explosion. Mirage Circle (ミラージュサークル, Mirāju Sākuru) Switches to a dark area, uses a spotlight to disorient, and then attacks with a rain of meteorites. Clone Sora[KH II FM] Ground Giant Swing (地上大車輪, Chijō Daisharin) The Clone Sora kicks up, then spins around in a circle while scratching. Ground Wild Dance (地上乱舞, Chijō Ranbu) The Clone Sora attacks in all directions at high speed, then dives down. Aerial Wild Dance (空中乱舞, Kūchū Ranbu) The Clone Sora attacks rapidly while floating, then dives down. Aerial Dome (空中ドーム, Kūchū Dōmu) The Clone Sora unleashes a blade of darkness in the form of a giant sphere. Marluxia[KH II FM] Flower Wreath (花まとい, Hana Matoi) Marluxia envelops the party in light, which explodes after 3 seconds. Disturbed Bloom (乱れ咲き, Midare Saki) Marluxia hits the ground with the scythe's hilt, generating three huge red circles that cover most of the field. Final Judgment (最後の審判, Saigo no Shinpan) The light dims and petals fall. Marluxia follows Sora around, summoning red light from the floor 15 times, before throwing his scythe, and ends with a plunging attack.

Weakness and Resistance

Party members

Several pieces of armor provide Dark Resistance when equipped.

Equipment	Dark Resistance	Description
Gaia Belt	+20%	Greatly increases defense as well as thunder and dark resistance.
Shadow Anklet	+20%	Increases dark resistance and slightly increases defense.
Dark Anklet	+20%	Increases dark resistance and increases defense.
Midnight Anklet	+20%	Increases dark resistance and greatly increases defense.
Chaos Anklet	+25%	Highly increases dark resistance and greatly increases defense.
Petite Ribbon	+10%	Slightly increases all resistances and extremely increases defense.
Ribbon	+20%[KH II] +15%[KH II FM]	Increases all resistances and extremely increases defense.
Grand Ribbon[KH II FM]	+25%	Highly increases all resistances and extremely increases defense.

Enemies
In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the Organization XIII Replica Data has the same resistance as the regular battle or Absent Silhouette unless specified.
Resistance Enemy Resistance Silver Rock x0.50 Emerald Blues x0.50 Crimson Jazz x0.50 Fiery Globe x0.50 Icy Cube x0.50 Shaman x0.50 Twilight Thorn x0.50 Axel x0.50 Shan-Yu x0.50 Thresholder & Possessor x0.50 Shadow Stalker x0.50 Dark Thorn x0.50 Cerberus x0.50 Hydra x0.50 Pete? x0.50 Pete x0.50 Captain Barbossa x0.75 Illuminator x0.50 Volcanic Lord x0.50 Blizzard Lord x0.50 Prison Keeper x0.50 Oogie Boogie x0.25 Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed x0.50 Scar x0.50 Hostile Program x0.50 Demyx x0.50 Mysterious Man x0.50 Storm Rider x0.50 Xaldin x0.50 Hades x0.50 Grim Reaper x0.75 Jafar (Genie) x0.50 Lock, Shock, and Barrel x0.50 The Experiment x0.50 Groundshaker x0.50 Sark x0.50 MCP x0.50 Leon x0.50 Yuffie x0.50 Tifa x0.50 Hercules x0.50 Hercules x0.50 Xigbar x0.25 Luxord x0.50 Saïx x0.50 Xemnas (First battle) x0.50 Energy Core x0.50 Xemnas (Armored) x0.50 Xemnas (Final battle) x0.50 Spring Metal[KH II FM] x0.50 Necromancer[KH II FM] x0.50 Larxene[KH II FM] x0.50 Lexaeus[KH II FM] x0.50 Vexen[KH II FM] x0.50 Clone Sora[KH II FM] x0.50 Marluxia[KH II FM] x0.50 Roxas[KH II FM] x0.25 Luxord's Replica Data[KH II FM] x0.15 Lingering Will[KH II FM] x0.50	Immunity Enemy Resistance Bookmaster x0 Gargoyle Knight x0 Gargoyle Warrior x0 Sorcerer x0 Sephiroth x0 Runemaster[KH II FM] x0 Zexion[KH II FM] x0 Vexen's Shield[KH II FM] x0

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Attacks and abilities

Party members

Attack	Type	Description
Dark Haze	Attack Command	Cloak yourself in darkness, then charge at faraway enemies. The attack has a chance of dooming them, leaving them five seconds to live.
Chaos Blade	Attack Command	Press the button at the right times to perform a series of charging attacks that blind or bind some foes.
Dark Firaga	Magic Command	Launch a ball of dark fire that blinds some targets.
Dark Volley	Shotlock	Launch dark projectiles at targets. Has a high lock-on count.
Dark Link	Shotlock
Dark Impulse: Storm Dark Impulse: Dark Impulse	Command Style
Dark Spiral	Friendship Command
Dark Splicer	Friendship Command

Enemies

Enemy Attack Description Mad Treant Angry Stomp (怒り足踏み, Ikari Ashibumi) Terra-Xehanort Dark Volley (ダークボレー, Dāku Borē) Vanitas (Ventus's third battle) Dark Splicer (ダークスプライサー, Dāku Supuraisā) Terra-Xehanort (Final Episode, second battle) Dark Blow (ダークブロウ, Dāku Burou) Dark Soul (ダークソウル, Dāku Souru) Dark Aerial (ダークエリアル, Dāku Eariaru) Phantom Charge (ファントムチャージ, Fantomu Chāji) Dark Blast (ダークブラスト, Dāku Burasuto)

Weakness and Resistance

Party members

The Dark Screen ability lowers the damage taken from Dark attacks by 20% for each Dark Screen installed, up to a maximum of 2.

Enemies
Resistance Enemy Resistance Red Hot Chili x0.75 Vile Phial x0.75 Blue Sea Salt x0.75 Yellow Mustard x0.75 Glidewinder (Blue) x0.75 Zack x0.50 Ice Colossus x0.75 Hades x0.75 Master Eraqus x0.50 Master Xehanort x0.75 Terra-Xehanort x0.75 Vanitas Remnant x0.25

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Attacks and abilities

Party members

Attack	Type	Description
Dark Break	Attack Command	Leap above enemies and rocket toward them three times, generating shockwaves on the final impact.
Dark Aura	Attack Command	Multi-rush the enemy, then drive your Keyblade into the ground to make a shockwave.
Dark Splicer	Attack Command	Stop an enemy in its tracks, then warp around as you pummel it.
Shadowbreaker (Hit 1-3 only)	Attack Command	Assail enemies with two spin attacks in a row; one of darkness, then one of light.
Dark Firaga	Magic Command	Launch a ball of dark fire toward enemies that splits apart and ignites some foes.
Counter Aura	Reprisal Command	Press right after a successful block to blow away nearby enemies with a dark aura.
Payback Blast	Reprisal Command	Press after an attack knocks you into the air to retort with a dark projectile.
Vacuum Ghost	Link Attack	Have your Spirit slurp up surrounding enemies, deal damage, and then spit them back out. Use to move your Spirit.
Darkest Fears	Link Style	Grow dark claws and terrorize foes.

Dream Eaters

Both Spirit and Nightmare Dream Eaters can use these attacks. For Spirits, it may depend on their current disposition. Dream Eater Attack Type Description Ghostabocky Bon Appetit (いただきます, Itadakimasu) Attack Command Fork Jab (フォーク刺し, Fōku-zashi, lit. "Fork Stab") Attack Command Knife Slice (ナイフ切り, Naifu-kiri, lit. "Knife Cut") Attack Command Chomp (かみつき, Kamitsuki, lit. "Bite") Attack Command Tongue Tie (金縛りなめ, Kanishibari Name, lit. "Binding Lick") Attack Command Slurp 'n' Burp (吸引食い, Kyūin-gui, lit. "Suction Eating") Attack Command Go Go Ghostling (チビ霊派遣, Chibi Rei Haken, lit. "Tiny Spirit Dispatch") Attack Command Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist. Jestabocky Chomparound (回転かみつき, Kaiten Kamitsuki, lit. "Spin Bite") Attack Command Pirouette (くるり一回転, Kururi Ikkaiten, lit. "Spin Around") Attack Command Chomp (かみつき, Kamitsuki, lit. "Bite") Attack Command Tongue Tie (金縛りなめ, Kanishibari Name, lit. "Binding Lick") Attack Command Noisy Slurp (すいこみ, Suikomi, lit. "Suction") Attack Command Go Go Ghostling (チビ霊派遣, Chibi Rei Haken, lit. "Tiny Spirit Dispatch") Attack Command Sneak Attack (だましうち, Damashiuchi) Attack Command Chef Kyroo Dark Firaga (D・ファイガ, D Faiga, lit. "D Figa") Magic Command Peepsta Hoo Dark Firaga (D・ファイガ, D Faiga, lit. "D Figa") Magic Command Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist. Eaglider Dark Firaga (D・ファイガ, D Faiga, lit. "D Figa") Magic Command Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist. Meowjesty Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist. Komory Bat Bat Tackle (体当たり, Taiatari, lit. "Body Blow") Attack Command Rams with its body. Dark Waves (暗闇超音波, Kurayami Chōonpa, lit. "Darkness Ultrasonic") Magic Command Releases ultrasonic waves that can blind foes. Confusing Waves (混乱超音波, Konran Chōonpa, lit. "Confusion Ultrasonic") Magic Command Releases ultrasonic waves that can confuse foes. Vampire Strike (吸血攻撃, Kyūketsu Kōgeki, lit. "Vampire Attack") Attack Command Rams the enemy to restore its own HP. Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist. Escarglow Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist. Toximander Miasmic Maul (毒沼体当たり, Doku-numa Taiatari, lit. "Poison Swamp Ram") Attack Command Dives in a puddle of poison, moves towards its foe, and jumps out. Poison Tongue (毒のした, Doku no Shita) Attack Command Strikes foes with its tongue. Poison Mine (毒地雷, Doku Jirai) Magic Command Spreads poisonous mines around the field. Confusion Gas (コンフュガス, Konfyu Gasu) Magic Command Releases a gas that confuses foes. Sudo Neku Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist. Necho Cat Triplet Spin (トリオスピン, Torio Supin, lit. "Trio Spin") Attack Command Musical Storm (音符の嵐, Onpu no Arashi, lit. "Musical Note Storm") Attack Command Dozer Mine (パウザマイン, Pauza Main, lit. "Pauza Mine") Magic Command Frootz Cat Triplet Spin (トリオスピン, Torio Supin, lit. "Trio Spin") Attack Command Musical Storm (音符の嵐, Onpu no Arashi, lit. "Musical Note Storm") Attack Command Dozer Mine (パウザマイン, Pauza Main, lit. "Pauza Mine") Magic Command Fishboné Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist. Majik Lapin Dark Firaga (D・ファイガ, D Faiga, lit. "D Figa") Magic Command Woeflower Propeller Strike (プロペラ攻撃, Puropera Kōgeki, lit. "Propeller Attack") Attack Command Force of July (打ち上げ花, Uchiage Hana, lit. "Launch Flower") Attack Command Poison Whip (毒トゲのムチ, Doku Toge no Muchi, lit. "Poison Thorn Whip") Attack Command Toxic Doomdelion (毒毛タンポポ, Dokumō Tanpopo, lit. "Poison-haired Dandelion") Attack Command Mousetrap (捕獲のワナ, Hokuko no Wana, lit. "Capture Snare") Attack Command Degen Moon (逆リジェネ玉, Gyaku Rijene-dama, lit. "Reversed Regen Orb") Attack Command Dark Mist (ダークミスト, Dāku Misuto) Evolved Command Covers the arena in a dark mist.

Enemies

Enemy Attack Description Anti Black Coat Poison Arrow (ポイズンアロー, Poizun Arō) Ansem, Seeker of Darkness (Second battle) Dark Shot (ダークショット, Dāku Shotto) Dark Firaga (Level) (ダークファイガ（水平）, Dāku Faiga (Suihei), lit. "Dark Figa (Level)") Dark Firaga (Upper) (ダークファイガ（上方）, Dāku Faiga (Jōhō), lit. "Dark Figa (Upper)") Dark Wave (ダークウェーブ, Dāku Wēbu) Dark Galaxy (ダークギャラクシー, Dāku Gyarakushī) Dark Matter (ダークマター, Dāku Matā) Ansem, Seeker of Darkness (Second battle, during Dark Matter) Chaos Firaga (カオスファイガ, Kaosu Faiga, lit. "Chaos Figa") Dark Web (ダークウェブ, Dāku Webu) Planet Buster (プラネットバスター, Puranetto Basutā) Armored Ventus Nightmare Dark Rave (ダークレイヴ, Dāku Reivu) Dark Slash (ダークスラッシュ, Dāku Surasshu) Dark Raid (ダークレイド, Dāku Reido) Dark Charge (ダークチャージ, Dāku Chāji)

Origin

Dark is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. It is the opposing element of Holy. While Dark-element spells appear rarely in the series, there are a number of abilities and weapons that inflict Dark damage.