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'''Limit Form''' is the exclusive [[Drive Form]] only in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+]]''. Sora clothes get the colors of his original clothes in [[Kingdom Hearts (game)|''Kingdom Hearts'']]. The form is able to let Sora use abilities from ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', an example being Dodge Roll or Zantetsuken. However, like Valor form, magic is unusable in this Form as the new attacks, under the Limit menu, replaces the Magic menu. It is symbolized by a red crown (similar in appearance to [[Sora]]'s necklace).
{{DriveForm
|name=Limit Form
|kana=リミットフォーム
|romaji=Rimitto Fōmu
|fr=Limit Form
|es=Forma Suma
|ability=Dodge Roll
|drive=4
|allies=None
|desc=A Form specializing in Limit attacks.
|exp2=3
|exp3=9
|exp4=21
|exp5=40
|exp6=63
|exp7=90
|bonus2=Auto Limit (action ability){{!}}Auto Limit
|bonus4=Draw
|bonus6=Lucky Lucky
|journalUX=KINGDOM HEARTS II (2005)<br>This form allows Sora to use actions such as Dodge Roll.
|style=kh2
}}
'''Limit Form''' is a [[Drive Form]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''. It uses neither team member and consumes four of Sora's Drive Bars. It represents Sora's past,<ref>'''Yen Sid's mirror''': "An image of you obtaining old powers flows into your mind."</ref> and is obtained along with [[Oathkeeper]] at the end of the second visit to [[Twilight Town]], after Sora learns about Kairi's abduction. Its emblem is a silver crown.


Similar to Master Form, It consumes 4 Drive Bars.  
==Design==
{{Main|Form:Sora}}
Limit Form changes Sora's clothes into the color scheme of his ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' outfit with the addition of a red crown on his knees. Limit Form changes designs depending on the world he is in:
*In [[Timeless River]], Sora's appearance does not change. However, his HUD sprite gains a violet tint.
*In [[Halloween Town]], Sora's mask is changed into a heart with a black and red checkered pattern.
*In [[Christmas Town]], Sora's hat and the back of his shirt have a white crown.
*In [[Space Paranoids]], Sora's armor and circuitry are patterned after his ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit. His torso, helmet, and arms are silver, his pants are red, his shoes are yellow, and there is a blue band around his waist and collar. He also has the Limit symbol on the center of both of his gloves.


Limit Form is the only Drive Form in which Sora has no auras of light surrounding him, although whenever he enters a new area, his torso glows red for a short time and a few specks of light fall off of him. Limit Form's version of [[Guard]] uses the ''Kingdom Hearts'' guarding motion, rather than the standard ''Kingdom Hearts II'' motion.


==Mechanics==
Limit Form is a unique form that mimics Sora's abilities from the original ''Kingdom Hearts'' game, alongside the additions given to him in ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' (such as having Slide Dash and Slapshot by default and the finishers). In this form, Sora's [[Magic]] commands are replaced with new [[Limit#Limit Form|Limit]] commands, whereby special abilities from ''Kingdom Hearts'' can be accessed for a set [[MP]] cost. Since magic is disabled, Sora cannot use [[Cure]] to heal; to compensate, each physical hit from a Limit recovers some HP, regardless if the targets are vulnerable or not, though hitting them uses up the form's duration per hit.


==How to Obtain==
Unlike in ''Kingdom Hearts'', the Limit attacks, except for Sonic Rave, do not have invincibility frames that can be exploited by delaying the followup attacks. In general, Limit Form is a more simplistic Drive Form, as Sora retains much of his normal movement and basic combo attacks, albeit with new finishers and a powerful counter command. However, Limit Form has the advantage of being able to block (without the spin), jump slightly higher than usual (to compensate for the lack of access to [[High Jump]]), and roll across the ground using the form's Growth Ability.
'''Limit Form''' is obtained after Sora's second visit to [[Twilight Town]], after the events of [[Kairi]]'s abduction by [[Axel]]. The [[Oathkeeper]] Keyblade is obtained here as well.  


==Leveling Up==
Limit Form gains a single point of experience each time the finish command of a Limit is used (Finish, The End, Judgment or Giga Impact), regardless if it hits. Leveling up upgrades the form's Growth Ability, [[Dodge Roll]] for both itself and Sora's standard form. Also, level-ups reward Sora's standard form with the {{c|Auto Limit|action ability}}, [[Draw]], and [[Lucky Lucky]] abilities.
Limit form gains EXPs as soon as Sora delivers the combo finisher.(triggered by reaction commands)
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==Abilities==
===Abilities===
===Actions===
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Each of Limit Form's special abilities comes with a [[Reaction Command]] that leads to a stronger attack. The abilities Sora can use in this form are:
{{frm-atk-m|kh2=*|l=*|Sonic Rave|Sonic Rave|att|Physical|x1.5|1.5|X|O|A Limit Command that unleashes an attack on an enemy as you pass by. Press {{button|t}} at the right tempo for a combo. (60 MP)|Rave|att|Physical|x1.5|1.5|X|O|Finish|att|Physical|x3.0|3.0|X|O}}
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{{frm-atk-m|kh2=*|l=*|Last Arcanum|Last Arcanum|att|Physical|x1.0{{note|x1.5 on final hit}}|1.0{{note|1.5 on final hit}}|X|O|A Limit Command that unleashes a powerful combo attack. Press {{Button|t}} for a consecutive combo. (75 MP)|Bash|att|Physical|x1.5|1.5|X|O|The End|att|Physical|x2.5|2.5|X|O}}
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{{frm-atk-m|kh2=*|l=*|Strike Raid|Strike Raid|att|Physical|x2.0|2.0|X|O|A Limit Command that allows you to throw the Keyblade at the target. Press {{Button|t}} for a combo. (65 MP)|Raid|att|Physical|x2.0|2.0|X|O|Judgment|att|Physical|x5.0|5.0|X|O}}
|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Ability'''
{{frm-atk-m|kh2=*|l=*|Ragnarok{{!}}Infinity|Infinity|att|Physical|x1.0{{note|x2.0 on final hit}}|1.0{{note|2.0 on final hit}}|X|O|A Limit Command that can be unleashed by pressing {{Button|t}} after an aerial combo. (80 MP)|Shoot|mag|Neutral|x0.65|0.5|X|O|Impact|mag|Neutral|x0.65|0.5|X|O|Giga Impact|mag|Neutral|x0.65|0.5|X|O}}
|width="70%" style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
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{{frm-atk|l=*|Zantetsuken|att|Physical|x6.0|9.0|X|O|11=Unleashes a finishing combo move on a single target. This powerful attack can instantly eliminate weaker enemies.}}
|'''[[Sonic Blade]]'''||Sora lunges past enemies with Keyblade in hand with high speed. In order to trigger this attack, Sora must be in mid-range from a locked on enemy. Reaction command is available after the first lunge is executed, allowing Sora to deliver the second lunge. A total of five lunges, including the starting lunge can be executed.
{{frm-atk|l=*|Ripple Drive|mag|Neutral|x2.0|3.0|X|O|11=Unleashes a finishing combo move when surrounded. Damage dealt is relative to magic skill.}}
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{{frm-atk-m|kh2=*|l=*|Hurricane Period|1st stage|att|Physical|x1.0{{note|x0.25 from second hit on}}|1.5{{note|0.25 from second hit on}}|△|O|Unleashes a powerful finishing combo move consisting of an aerial barrage.|2nd stage|att|Physical|x1.0|1.5|△|O}}
|'''[[Strike Raid]]'''||Sora hurls his Keyblade at a an enemy, in order to trigger this attack, enemy must be locked on and Sora must be in a far distance from the enemy. Reaction command is available in order to connect the chain combo.
{{frm-abi|Zantetsu Counter|Unleashes Zantetsuken by selecting Attack while guarding.}}
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{{frm-abi|Reflect Combo|Blocks enemy attacks with Guard by pressing Square during a combo.}}
|'''[[Ars Arcanum]]'''||Sora lunges onto an enemy and delivers a series of ground combos. In order to trigger this attack, Sora must be near to a locked on enemy. Reaction command is available after Sora deals the last slash to connect into the second combo.  
{{frm-abi|Guard|Blocks and shoots back enemy attacks using a parrying action with {{button|s}}.}}
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{{frm-atk|l=*|Slapshot|att|Physical|x1.25|1.0|△|X|11=Rapidly attacks a nearby target without getting flung back.}}
|'''[[Ragnarök]]'''||Sora leaps into the air and delivers a series of air combos at a group of enemies, in order to trigger this attack, Sora must be close to an locked on air enemy. Reaction command is available after Sora delivers the final slash, which connects the attack to Burst.
{{frm-atk|l=*|Sliding Dash|att|Physical|x1.0{{note|x0.25 from second hit on}}|0.75{{note|0.25 from second hit on}}|O|X|11=Instantly closes in on and attacks a far target.}}
|}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Aerial Sweep|att|Physical|x0.65{{note|x0.25 from second hit on}}|0.75{{note|0.25 from second hit on}}|△|X|11=Unleashes a powerful leaping attack on targets in midair.}}
{{frm-grw-o}}
{{frm-grw|Dodge Roll LV1|1|Dodge enemy attacks by tilting the left stick and pressing {{button|s}}. More efficient at higher levels.}}
{{frm-grw|Dodge Roll LV2|3|Dodge enemy attacks by tilting the left stick and pressing {{button|s}}. More efficient at higher levels.}}
{{frm-grw|Dodge Roll LV3|5|Dodge enemy attacks by tilting the left stick and pressing {{button|s}}. More efficient at higher levels.}}
{{frm-grw|Dodge Roll MAX|7|Dodge enemy attacks by tilting the left stick and pressing {{button|s}}. More efficient at higher levels.}}
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{{frm-abi|HP Gain|Restores Sora's HP when a Limit Command lands.}}
{{frm-abi|Draw|Draws in and obtains nearby orbs. Equip 2 to obtain for orbs.}}
{{frm-abi|Lucky Lucky|Will bring luck by increasing the drop rate of items. Equip the whole Party to further increase the drop rate.}}
{{frm-abi|MP Rage|Restores MP relative to the amount of damage taken. Equip more to increase the effect.}}
{{frm-abi|MP Haste|Increase MP restoration speed by 25% after MP is fully consumed. Equip more to increase the effect.}}
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===Growth===
==Strategy==
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As Limit Form can be used without either of Sora's party members, it is especially useful in solo fights such as the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless]] as well as the [[Game:Roxas|boss fight against Roxas]]. Its Limits can deal considerable damage while also healing Sora.
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|width="15%" style="text-align:center"|'''Ability'''
|width="70%" style="text-align:center"|'''Description'''
|- bgcolor="#FFE4E1"
|'''[[Dodge Roll]]'''||Sora leaps a short distance, it blocks and reflects all attacks while in use.
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'''Pros'''
*Requires no ally to access, therefore Sora has a better crowd controlled gameplay.
*Sora is invincible during the executing period of special abilities.(It should be noted that Sora can be damaged the right second he recovers from one of his combos)
*Sora is invincible when he is dodge rolling, thus negating all enemy attacks.
*Can be used as a makeshift Elixir when Sora's HP drops again to critical, just when he has already used Curaga.


'''Cons'''
To effectively level up Limit Form, equip as many [[Form Boost]]s as possible before engaging in battle, including [[Oathkeeper]], and repeatedly use the [[Sonic Rave]] limit, which costs the least amount of MP to use, until MP runs out. Return to a Save Point to recover MP before returning to battle. Repeat the process until the Form gauge is about to run out, then leave the world and return to refill the Drive Gauge to maximum. Continue in this way until Limit Form reaches the desired level. Using an Ether immediately before a Limit can sometimes cause the MP to be refilled after the Limit completes, increasing the MP efficiency of training.
*Similar to Valor Form, magic commands are sealed, forcing Sora to depend fully on items for recovery.
*Several special attack's combos requires precise timing in order to connect.


==Controls==
The best places to train Limit Form are the battle with Mushroom [[No. 5]] in Agrabah, which is near a Save Point (and where Sonic Rave can be spammed without locking onto it so that the form duration doesn't decrease when not hitting any targets), [[Ruin and Creation's Passage]], which contains many Nobodies and is adjacent to the [[Altar of Naught]], allowing Sora to quickly revert and refill his Drive Gauge, and the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless]], where Sora can unleash an immense amount of Limits due to the huge quantity of Heartless quickly refilling his MP and Drive Gauges.
Even though both Quick Run and Dodge Roll require the player using the square button, equipping both of the Growth Abilities during Sora's normal state still allows the use of individual ability by pressing the said button differently; a Dodge Roll can be performed by quickly tapping the square button, and for Quick Run, simply hold the square button slightly longer than what one would do with the Dodge Roll. Note that Quick Run served Dodge Roll's purpose in the original Kingdom Hearts II. Depending on the player's preference, either or both of the abilities will be equipped, though most prefer Dodge Roll over Quick Run due to the Dodge Roll's quicker recovery time and 100% chance of executing Dodge Roll without the risk of accidentally using Quick Run because of imprecise button-pressing.  


It should be noted that all Sora's abilities in Limit Form is stronger than his Kingdom Hearts's incarnation. Also, Limit Form can be equipped in the shortcut menu.
==Notes and references==
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