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|name=Second Form
|name=Second Form
|kana=2ndフォーム
|kana=2ndフォーム
|romaji=2nd Fōmu
|romaji=2nd Fōmu
|keyblades=[[Kingdom Key]], [[Starlight]], [[Midnight Blue]], [[Phantom Green]], [[Dawn Till Dusk]]
|keyblades=[[Kingdom Key]], [[Starlight]], [[Midnight Blue]], [[Phantom Green]], [[Dawn Till Dusk]], [[Elemental Encoder]], [[Advent Red]], [[Dead of Night]]
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'''Second Form''' is a Form in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. It grants Sora clothing based on his outfit from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and gives him access to familiar abilities. It is triggered by the [[Kingdom Key]], [[Starlight]], [[Midnight Blue]], [[Phantom Green]], and [[Dawn Till Dusk]].
'''Second Form''' is a [[Formchange]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. It transforms [[Sora]]'s clothes into the color scheme of his attire from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and allows him to harness abilities from his past adventures. It is triggered by the [[Kingdom Key]], [[Starlight]], [[Midnight Blue]], [[Phantom Green]], [[Dawn Till Dusk]], [[Elemental Encoder]], [[Advent Red]], and [[Dead of Night]] [[Keyblade]]s.


Although each of these Keyblades has a nominally different [[Formchange]] determined by the Keyblade—"Second Form", "Second Form S", "Second Form M", "Second Form P", and "Second Form D", respectively—only Second Form S actually differs from the others.
The name of the Formchange depends on the Keyblade — "Second Form" for Kingdom Key, "Second Form S" for Starlight, "Second Form M" for Midnight Blue, "Second Form P" for Phantom Green, "Second Form D" for Dawn Till Dusk and Dead of Night, "Second Form E" for Elemental Encoder, and "Second Form A" for Advent Red. Second Form S is the only variant that mechanically differs from the others.


==Appearance==
==Design==
{{main|Form:Sora}}
{{main|Form:Sora}}
Second Form changes Sora's clothes into the same colors and style of the clothes he wore in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. While wearing his original outfit during the [[Olympus]] episode, Sora's clothes do not change. In addition, when using the max-level [[Shotlock]], Sora's clothes will also briefly change to his ''Kingdom Hearts II'' style, even when not in Second Form.
Second Form changes Sora's clothes into the same colors and style of his ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' attire. Second Form alters Sora's appearance in other worlds:
{{section-stub}}
 
*In his [[Toy Box]] form, Sora's blocks and patterns take on a similar appearance to his ''Kingdom Hearts II'' attire.
 
*In his [[Monstropolis]] form, Sora's jacket is identical to his normal form's Second Form jacket, and his fur is golden yellow with blue stripes.
 
*In his [[The Caribbean]] form, Sora's bandana, cuff links and coattail are grey. His jacket is grey with blue lines, and there are two crossing Keyblades on his hat.
 
The name refers to how it transforms Sora's clothes into his ''Kingdom Hearts II'' attire.


==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
Second Form grants Sora several of his abilities from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' that are otherwise unusable outside of the Formchange. At any time, Sora can use a situation command finisher that will also terminate the formchange. Each time he fills the Situation Gauge, this finisher is replaced with a more powerful finisher—first [[Stun Impact]], then [[Sonic Blade]], and finally [[Ars Arcanum]]. Second Form S replaces Ars Arcanum with [[Ancient Light]].
[[File:FC Sprite Second Form Kingdom Key 1 KHIII.png|left|200px]]
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', Second Form, Second Form S, Second Form M, Second Form P, Second Form D, Second Form E, and Second Form A are the respective Formchanges of the Kingdom Key, Starlight, Midnight Blue, Phantom Green, Dawn Till Dusk and Dead of Night, Elemental Encoder, and Advent Red Keyblades. Second Form grants Sora several abilities from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', and has a maximum combo length of 6. At any time, Sora can use a situation command finisher that will also terminate the Formchange. Each time he fills the Situation Gauge, this finisher is replaced with a more powerful finisher—first [[Stun Impact]], then [[Sonic Blade]], and finally [[Ars Arcanum]], or [[Ancient Light]] in the case of Second Form S. If Sora has [[Falling Slash]], [[Quick Slash]], [[Flash Step]], [[Radial Blaster]], [[Aerial Sweep]], or [[Aerial Dive]] equipped, these abilities will be incorporated into Second Form's combos.
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===Abilities===
===Abilities===
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{{frm-atk-o|o=*}}
!bgcolor=#DC143C align="center" style="font-size:12px" colspan="10"|Basic Attacks
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Formchange Performance Attack'''|フォームチエンジ演出中の攻撃|<br>Fōmuchenji Enshutsu-chū no Kōgeki}}|att|Neutral|0.5|0|1|0|O|—|—|Short-range shockwave generated by the Formchange.}}
|-
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Ground Downswing'''|地上振り下ろし|<br>Chijō Furioroshi}}|att|Physical|0.6|6|0|1|X|1<ref name="repel">Attack will not be repelled from second stage of the combo on.<!--コンボの2段目以降は「ー」(攻撃を弾き返されなくなる)--></ref>|—|First overhead strike of a ground combo.}}
!colspan="2" bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=200px style="font-size:10px"|Attack
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Ground Thrust'''|地上突き|<br>Chijō Tsuki}}|att|Physical|0.8|7|0|1|X|1<ref name="repel"/>|—|Second thrust of a ground combo.}}
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Attribute
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Ground Right Swing'''|地上右振り|<br>Chijō Migi-furi}}|att|Physical|0.8|7|0|1|X|1<ref name="repel"/>|—|Third rightward swing of a ground combo.}}
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Power<br>Multiplier
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Downswing'''|空中振り下ろし|<br>Kūchū Furioroshi}}|att|Physical|0.6|6|0|1|X|1<ref name="repel"/>|—|First overhead strike of an aerial combo.}}
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Form<br>Value
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Upswing'''|空中振り上げ|<br>Kūchū Furiage}}|att|Physical|0.8|7|0|1|X|1<ref name="repel"/>||Second upward strike of an aerial combo.}}
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Reaction<br>Value
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Right Swing'''|空中右振り|<br>Kūchū Migi-furi}}|att|Physical|0.8|7|0|1|X|1<ref name="repel"/>|—|Third rightward swing of an aerial combo.}}
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Revenge<br>Value
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Upper Right Swing'''|空中右上振り|<br>Kūchū Migiue-furi}}|att|Physical|0.8|7|0|1|X|1<ref name="repel"/>|—|Diagonal strike used in an aerial combo when target is mid-long distance from Sora.}}
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Guard?
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Spin Downswing'''|空中回転振り下ろし|<br>Kūchū Kaiten Furioroshi}}|att|Physical|1.0|8|0|1|X|1<ref name="repel"/>|—|Spinning strike used in an aerial combo when target is below Sora.}}
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Repel LV
{{frm-atk|c=*|Explosion|mag|Neutral|0.4(x3) + 0.8|4(x3) + 10|1(x4)|0.15(x3) + 0.25|O|||Punish enemies with a ring of powerful, revolving orbs. Your Magic stat determines damage.}}
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Status<br>Effect
{{frm-atk|l=*|Lunge 'n' Launch|att|Physical|1.0 + 1.0|12 + 12|1 + 1|0.25 + 0.25|O|—|—|Lunge at foes with a devastating strike and launch them skyward.}}
|-
{{frm-atk|l=*|Ripple Drive|mag|Neutral|2.4|12|1|0.25|O||—|Generate a magical aura that engulfs surrounding enemies. Your Magic stat determines damage.}}
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''[[Formchange Performance Attack]]'''|フォームチエンジ演出中の攻撃|<br>Fōmuchenji Enshū-naka no Kougeki}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Hurricane Winder|att|Physical|0.4(x3) + 1.0|4(x3) + 12|1(x4)|0.15(x3) + 0.25|O|||Somersault at enemies and hit them with a devastating series of blows.}}
|{{AT|att}}Neutral
{{frm-atk|l=*|Aerial Finish|att|Physical|0.4(x3) + 1.0|4(x3) + 12|1(x4)|0.15(x3) + 0.25|O||—|Issue a devastating flurry of attacks that sends enemies reeling.}}
|0.5||0||1||0||O||—||—
{{frm-atk-m|l=*|Magnet Burst|(attract)|mag|Neutral|0.2|2|1|0.05|X|—||Draw foes in, then expel them with a devastating blast. Your Magic stat determines damage.|(shock wave)|mag|Neutral|2.4|12|1|0.25|O||}}
|-
{{frm-atk|l=*|Stun Impact|mag|Neutral|2.0|0|5|0|O|—|Stun (100%/8s)|Project a shock wave that stuns enemies. Your Magic stat determines damage.}}
|colspan="8"|Short-range shockwave generated by the Formchange.
{{frm-atk-m|l=*|Sonic Blade|Sonic Blade|att|Physical|1.2|0|1|0|O|||Strike at the enemies as you race by. Continue pressing {{Button|x}} when prompted to perform additional attacks.|Rave|att|Physical|1.2|0|1|0|O||—|Blast|att|Physical|1.5|0|5|0|O|—|—}}
|-
{{frm-atk-m|l=*|Ars Arcanum|Ars Arcanum|att|Physical|0.8(x6) + 1.2|0|1(x7)|0|O|—||Ravage the enemy with a devastating flurry of attacks. Continue pressing {{Button|x}} when prompted to perform additional attacks.|Bash|att|Physical|0.8|0|1|0|O|—|—|Finish|att|Physical|0.1(x6) + 1.5|0|1(x6) + 5|0|O|—|—}}
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Ground {{w|Kodokan Goshin Jutsu|Furioroshi}}'''|地上振り下ろし|<br>Chijou Furioroshi}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Ancient Light|mag|Neutral|0.2 + 0.2 + 0.25 + 0.1(x10) + 6.0|0|1 + 1 + 0 + 1(x10) + 5|0|O|—|—|Annihilate surrounding foes with five columns of crisscrossing light. Your Magic stat determines damage.}}
|{{AT|att}}Physical
{{frm-abi-o}}
|0.6||6||0||1||X||1<ref name="repel">Attack will not be repelled from second stage of the combo on.<!--コンボの2段目以降は「ー」(攻撃を弾き返されなくなる)--></ref>||
{{frm-abi|High Jump|Leap high into the air. The longer you hold {{button|c}}, the higher the jump.}}
|-
{{frm-abi|Combo Master|Continues combos even if your swings miss the enemy.}}
|colspan="8"|First overhead strike of a ground combo.
{{frm-abi|Lucky Strike|Increase how often enemies drop items. Stack the ability to increase the effect.}}
|-
{{frm-abi|Master Treasure Magnet|Automatically draw in and collect nearby prizes, no matter how far away they are.}}
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Ground Thrust'''|地上突き|<br>Chijou Tsuki}}
{{frm-abi|MP Haste|Recharge MP 10% faster when you run out. Stack the ability to increase the effect.}}
|{{AT|att}}Physical
{{frm-abi|Hidden Potential|Gain additional Strength and Magic when battling powerful foes.}}
|0.8||7||0||1||X||1<ref name="repel"/>||—
{{frm-c}}
|-
|colspan="8"|Second thrust of a ground combo.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Ground Rightward Swing'''|地上右振り|<br>Chijou Migi-furi}}
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.8||7||0||1||X||1<ref name="repel"/>||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Third rightward swing of a ground combo.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Aerial {{w|Kodokan Goshin Jutsu|Furioroshi}}'''|空中振り下ろし|<br>Kūchū Furioroshi}}
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.6||6||0||1||X||1<ref name="repel"/>||—
|-
|colspan="8"|First overhead strike of an aerial combo.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Aerial {{w|Kodokan Goshin Jutsu|Furiage}}'''|空中振り上げ|<br>Kūchū Furiage}}
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.8||7||0||1||X||1<ref name="repel"/>||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Second upward strike of an aerial combo.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Rightward Swing'''|空中右振り|<br>Kūchū Migi-furi}}
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.8||7||0||1||X||1<ref name="repel"/>||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Third rightward swing of an aerial combo.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Upper Rightward Swing'''|空中右上振り|<br>Kūchū Migiue-furi}}
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.8||7||0||1||X||1<ref name="repel"/>||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Diagonal strike used in an aerial combo when target is mid-long distance from Sora.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Aerial Rotating {{w|Kodokan Goshin Jutsu|Furioroshi}}'''|空中回転振り下ろし|<br>Kūchū Kaiten Furioroshi}}
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|1.0||8||0||1||X||1<ref name="repel"/>||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Spinning strike used in an aerial combo when target is below Sora.
|-
!bgcolor=#DC143C align="center" style="font-size:12px" colspan="10"|Abilities
|-
!colspan="2" bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=200px style="font-size:12px"|Ability
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" style="font-size:12px" colspan="8"|Description
|-
|colspan="2"|'''[[High Jump]]'''||colspan="8"|Leap high into the air. The longer you hold {{button|c}}, the higher the jump.
|-
|colspan="2"|'''[[Combo Master]]'''||colspan="8"|Continues combos even if your swings miss the enemy.
|-
|colspan="2"|'''[[Lucky Strike]]'''||colspan="8"|Increase how often enemies drop items. Stack the ability to increase the effect.
|-
|colspan="2"|'''[[Master Treasure Magnet]]'''||colspan="8"|Automatically draw in and collect nearby prizes, no matter how far away they are.
|-
|colspan="2"|'''[[MP Haste]]'''||colspan="8"|Recharge MP 10% faster when you run out. Stack the ability to increase the effect.
|-
|colspan="2"|'''[[Hidden Potential]]'''||colspan="8"|Gain additional Strength and Magic when battling powerful foes.
|-
!bgcolor=#DC143C align="center" style="font-size:12px" colspan="10"|Form Actions
|-
!colspan="2" bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=200px style="font-size:12px"|Ability
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Attribute
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Power<br>Multiplier
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Form<br>Value
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Reaction<br>Value
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Revenge<br>Value
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Guard?
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Repel LV
!bgcolor=#c0c0c0 align="center" width=75px style="font-size:10px"|Status<br>Effect
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|'''{{c|Explosion|ability}}'''
|{{AT|mag}}Neutral
|0.4(x3) + 0.8||4(x3) + 10||1(x4)||0.15(x3) + 0.25||O||—||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Punish enemies with a ring of powerful, revolving orbs. Your Magic stat determines damage.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|'''[[Lunge 'n' Launch]]'''
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|1.0 + 1.0||12 + 12||1 + 1||0.25 + 0.25||O||—||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Lunge at foes with a devastating strike and launch them skyward.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|'''[[Ripple Drive]]'''
|{{AT|mag}}Neutral
|2.4||12||1||0.25||O||—||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Generate a magical aura that engulfs surrounding enemies. Your Magic stat determines damage.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|'''[[Hurricane Winder]]'''
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.4(x3) + 1.0||4(x3) + 12||1(x4)||0.15(x3) + 0.25||O||—||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Somersault at enemies and hit them with a devastating series of blows.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|'''[[Aerial Finish]]'''
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.4(x3) + 1.0||4(x3) + 12||1(x4)||0.15(x3) + 0.25||O||—||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Issue a devastating flurry of attacks that sends enemies reeling.
|-
|rowspan="3" style="border-style:solid none solid solid"|'''[[Magnet Burst]]'''||(attract)
|{{AT|mag}}Neutral
|0.2||2||1||0.05||X||—||—
|-
|(shock wave)
|{{AT|mag}}Neutral
|2.4||12||1||0.25||O||—||—
|-
|style="border-style:solid solid solid none"|
|colspan="8"|Draw foes in, then expel them with a devastating blast. Your Magic stat determines damage.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|'''[[Stun Impact]]'''
|{{AT|mag}}Neutral
|2.0||0||5||0||O||—||Stun (100%/8s)
|-
|colspan="8"|Project a shock wave that stuns enemies. Your Magic stat determines damage.
|-
|rowspan="4" style="border-style:solid none solid solid"|'''[[Sonic Blade]]'''||Sonic Blade
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|1.2||0||1||0||O||—||—
|-
|Rave
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|1.2||0||1||0||O||—||—
|-
|Finish
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|1.5||0||5||0||O||—||—
|-
|style="border-style:solid solid solid none"|
|colspan="8"|Strike at the enemies as you race by. Continue pressing {{Button|x}} when prompted to perform additional attacks.
|-
|rowspan="4" style="border-style:solid none solid solid"|'''[[Ars Arcanum]]'''||Ars Arcanum
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.8(x6) + 1.2||0||1(x7)||0||O||—||—
|-
|Bash
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.8||0||1||0||O||—||—
|-
|Finish
|{{AT|att}}Physical
|0.1(x6) + 1.5||0||1(x6) + 5||0||O||—||—
|-
|style="border-style:solid solid solid none"|
|colspan="8"|Ravage the enemy with a devastating flurry of attacks. Continue pressing {{Button|x}} when prompted to perform additional attacks.
|-
|rowspan="2" colspan="2"|'''[[Ancient Light]]'''
|{{AT|mag}}Neutral
|0.2 + 0.2 + 0.25 + 0.1(x10) + 6.0||0||1 + 1 + 0 + 1(x10) + 5||0||O||—||—
|-
|colspan="8"|Annihilate surrounding foes with five columns of crisscrossing light. Your Magic stat determines damage.
|}


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
{{section-stub}}
Second Form is best suited for single target ground encounters or battles that give Sora breathing room to focus on one enemy at a time. When used for battling hordes, the player should focus on airborne enemies as this allows Sora to use Magnet Burst to drag in more enemies around him to not only do more damage, but to also fill up the situation bar faster. This tactic is especially useful for Second Form S because its third-level finisher, [[Ancient Light]], allows Sora to annihilate groups of enemies faster.
 
Although Ars Arcanum deals significantly more damage than Sonic Blade and Stun Impact, the former two can still be useful during low HP situations for the invulnerability they grant.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:FC Sprite Second Form Kingdom Key 2 KHIII.png|Second Form's Finish Icon.
File:FC Sprite Second Form KHIII.png|Second Form S, M, P, D, E, and A's Icon.
File:FC Sprite Second Form 2 KHIII.png|Second Form S, M, P, D, E, and A's Finish Icon.
</gallery>
 
==Notes and references==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Form}}
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[[Category:Formchanges]]

Latest revision as of 16:16, 29 June 2024

Second Form
Japanese 2ndフォーム Sora Second Sprite KHIII.png
Rōmaji 2nd Fōmu

Keyblades Kingdom Key, Starlight, Midnight Blue, Phantom Green, Dawn Till Dusk, Elemental Encoder, Advent Red, Dead of Night

Second Form is a Formchange in Kingdom Hearts III. It transforms Sora's clothes into the color scheme of his attire from Kingdom Hearts II and allows him to harness abilities from his past adventures. It is triggered by the Kingdom Key, Starlight, Midnight Blue, Phantom Green, Dawn Till Dusk, Elemental Encoder, Advent Red, and Dead of Night Keyblades.

The name of the Formchange depends on the Keyblade — "Second Form" for Kingdom Key, "Second Form S" for Starlight, "Second Form M" for Midnight Blue, "Second Form P" for Phantom Green, "Second Form D" for Dawn Till Dusk and Dead of Night, "Second Form E" for Elemental Encoder, and "Second Form A" for Advent Red. Second Form S is the only variant that mechanically differs from the others.

Design[edit]

Main article: Form:Sora

Second Form changes Sora's clothes into the same colors and style of his Kingdom Hearts II attire. Second Form alters Sora's appearance in other worlds:

  • In his Toy Box form, Sora's blocks and patterns take on a similar appearance to his Kingdom Hearts II attire.
  • In his Monstropolis form, Sora's jacket is identical to his normal form's Second Form jacket, and his fur is golden yellow with blue stripes.
  • In his The Caribbean form, Sora's bandana, cuff links and coattail are grey. His jacket is grey with blue lines, and there are two crossing Keyblades on his hat.

The name refers to how it transforms Sora's clothes into his Kingdom Hearts II attire.

Mechanics[edit]

FC Sprite Second Form Kingdom Key 1 KHIII.png

In Kingdom Hearts III, Second Form, Second Form S, Second Form M, Second Form P, Second Form D, Second Form E, and Second Form A are the respective Formchanges of the Kingdom Key, Starlight, Midnight Blue, Phantom Green, Dawn Till Dusk and Dead of Night, Elemental Encoder, and Advent Red Keyblades. Second Form grants Sora several abilities from Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II, and has a maximum combo length of 6. At any time, Sora can use a situation command finisher that will also terminate the Formchange. Each time he fills the Situation Gauge, this finisher is replaced with a more powerful finisher—first Stun Impact, then Sonic Blade, and finally Ars Arcanum, or Ancient Light in the case of Second Form S. If Sora has Falling Slash, Quick Slash, Flash Step, Radial Blaster, Aerial Sweep, or Aerial Dive equipped, these abilities will be incorporated into Second Form's combos.

Abilities[edit]

Form Actions
Attack Attribute Power
Multiplier
Form
Value
Reaction
Value
Revenge
Value
Guard? Repel LV Status
Effect
Formchange Performance Attack (フォームチエンジ演出中の攻撃
Fōmuchenji Enshutsu-chū no Kōgeki
?)
Attack Command Neutral 0.5 0 1 0 O
Short-range shockwave generated by the Formchange.
Ground Downswing (地上振り下ろし
Chijō Furioroshi
?)
Attack Command Physical 0.6 6 0 1 X 1[1]
First overhead strike of a ground combo.
Ground Thrust (地上突き
Chijō Tsuki
?)
Attack Command Physical 0.8 7 0 1 X 1[1]
Second thrust of a ground combo.
Ground Right Swing (地上右振り
Chijō Migi-furi
?)
Attack Command Physical 0.8 7 0 1 X 1[1]
Third rightward swing of a ground combo.
Aerial Downswing (空中振り下ろし
Kūchū Furioroshi
?)
Attack Command Physical 0.6 6 0 1 X 1[1]
First overhead strike of an aerial combo.
Aerial Upswing (空中振り上げ
Kūchū Furiage
?)
Attack Command Physical 0.8 7 0 1 X 1[1]
Second upward strike of an aerial combo.
Aerial Right Swing (空中右振り
Kūchū Migi-furi
?)
Attack Command Physical 0.8 7 0 1 X 1[1]
Third rightward swing of an aerial combo.
Aerial Upper Right Swing (空中右上振り
Kūchū Migiue-furi
?)
Attack Command Physical 0.8 7 0 1 X 1[1]
Diagonal strike used in an aerial combo when target is mid-long distance from Sora.
Aerial Spin Downswing (空中回転振り下ろし
Kūchū Kaiten Furioroshi
?)
Attack Command Physical 1.0 8 0 1 X 1[1]
Spinning strike used in an aerial combo when target is below Sora.
Explosion Magic Command Neutral 0.4(x3) + 0.8 4(x3) + 10 1(x4) 0.15(x3) + 0.25 O
Punish enemies with a ring of powerful, revolving orbs. Your Magic stat determines damage.
Lunge 'n' Launch Attack Command Physical 1.0 + 1.0 12 + 12 1 + 1 0.25 + 0.25 O
Lunge at foes with a devastating strike and launch them skyward.
Ripple Drive Magic Command Neutral 2.4 12 1 0.25 O
Generate a magical aura that engulfs surrounding enemies. Your Magic stat determines damage.
Hurricane Winder Attack Command Physical 0.4(x3) + 1.0 4(x3) + 12 1(x4) 0.15(x3) + 0.25 O
Somersault at enemies and hit them with a devastating series of blows.
Aerial Finish Attack Command Physical 0.4(x3) + 1.0 4(x3) + 12 1(x4) 0.15(x3) + 0.25 O
Issue a devastating flurry of attacks that sends enemies reeling.
Magnet Burst (attract) Magic Command Neutral 0.2 2 1 0.05 X

(shock wave) Magic Command Neutral 2.4 12 1 0.25 O
Draw foes in, then expel them with a devastating blast. Your Magic stat determines damage.
Stun Impact Magic Command Neutral 2.0 0 5 0 O Stun (100%/8s)
Project a shock wave that stuns enemies. Your Magic stat determines damage.
Sonic Blade Sonic Blade Attack Command Physical 1.2 0 1 0 O

Rave Attack Command Physical 1.2 0 1 0 O
Blast Attack Command Physical 1.5 0 5 0 O
Strike at the enemies as you race by. Continue pressing X when prompted to perform additional attacks.
Ars Arcanum Ars Arcanum Attack Command Physical 0.8(x6) + 1.2 0 1(x7) 0 O

Bash Attack Command Physical 0.8 0 1 0 O
Finish Attack Command Physical 0.1(x6) + 1.5 0 1(x6) + 5 0 O
Ravage the enemy with a devastating flurry of attacks. Continue pressing X when prompted to perform additional attacks.
Ancient Light Magic Command Neutral 0.2 + 0.2 + 0.25 + 0.1(x10) + 6.0 0 1 + 1 + 0 + 1(x10) + 5 0 O
Annihilate surrounding foes with five columns of crisscrossing light. Your Magic stat determines damage.
Abilities
Ability Description
High Jump Leap high into the air. The longer you hold Circle, the higher the jump.
Combo Master Continues combos even if your swings miss the enemy.
Lucky Strike Increase how often enemies drop items. Stack the ability to increase the effect.
Master Treasure Magnet Automatically draw in and collect nearby prizes, no matter how far away they are.
MP Haste Recharge MP 10% faster when you run out. Stack the ability to increase the effect.
Hidden Potential Gain additional Strength and Magic when battling powerful foes.

Strategy[edit]

Second Form is best suited for single target ground encounters or battles that give Sora breathing room to focus on one enemy at a time. When used for battling hordes, the player should focus on airborne enemies as this allows Sora to use Magnet Burst to drag in more enemies around him to not only do more damage, but to also fill up the situation bar faster. This tactic is especially useful for Second Form S because its third-level finisher, Ancient Light, allows Sora to annihilate groups of enemies faster.

Although Ars Arcanum deals significantly more damage than Sonic Blade and Stun Impact, the former two can still be useful during low HP situations for the invulnerability they grant.

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Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Attack will not be repelled from second stage of the combo on.