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'''Formchange''' is an [[ability]] first demonstrated in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', before being included as a gameplay mechanic in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. Formchange allows the user to change their abilities or the form of their [[Keyblade]]. Formchanges are triggered via [[Situation Command]]s after achieving sufficient damage with a Keyblade. Certain Keyblades will also have the ability to Formchange a second time. Formchange is a mechanic that borrows cosmetic and technical concepts from [[Command Style]]s and [[Drive Form]]s both, and allows [[Sora]] to manipulate his Keyblade's form similar to the wielders from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''.
'''Formchange''' is an [[ability]] that allows the user to transform their [[Keyblade]] and access new abilities. It was first demonstrated in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' and was introduced as a gameplay mechanic in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''.


Unlike Drive Forms, Formchanges do not carry over into cutscenes.
Formchanges are triggered via [[Situation Command]]s after achieving sufficient damage with a Keyblade. Certain Keyblades will also have the ability to Formchange a second time. Formchange is a mechanic that borrows cosmetic and technical concepts from [[Command Style]]s and [[Drive Form]]s both, and allows [[Sora]] to manipulate his Keyblade's form similar to the wielders from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. While in a Formchange, the user is immune to negative status effects (with the exception of [[Time Break]]) and will heal any the user is afflicted with.
 
Activating a Formchange triggers a unique attack depending on the Formchange, known as '''Keyblade Cinematics''' in the Config menu. When Keyblade Cinematics are set to Normal, most Formchanges activate with a Keyblade Transformation Attack that varies depending on the Formchange, while [[Second Form]], [[Light Form]], [[Dark Form]], [[Double Form]], and [[Rage Form]] use a Formchange Performance Attack that generates a short-ranged, neutral-element shockwave that instantly triggers the Formchange. When Keyblade Cinematics are set to Basic, all Formchanges will use the animation of a Formchange Performance Attack.
 
Unlike Drive Forms, Formchanges do not carry over into most cutscenes.<ref>The cutscenes leading into the record player scene at [[Toy Box]], the following events with [[Rapunzel]] and the [[Chaos Carriage]] battle in [[Kingdom of Corona]], the [[Metal Troll]] and [[Catastrochorus]] battles at [[San Fransokyo]], and the battles against {{ns|Game|Master Xehanort}} in Scala ad Caelum do display the Formchange in it.</ref> Formchanges used while Sora wears his ''Kingdom Hearts II'' outfit do not change his appearance, with the exception of Rage Form.


==Development==
==Development==
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==List of Forms and Formchanges==
==List of Forms and Formchanges==
[[File:Sora (Second Form) KHIII.png|right|200x200px|Second Form]]
[[File:Sora (Second Form) KHIII.png|right|200x200px|Second Form]]
'''[[Second Form]]''' allows Sora to access his abilities from previous adventures, similar to [[Limit Form]]. Sora wears his ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' outfit. It is triggered by the [[Kingdom Key]], [[Starlight]], [[Midnight Blue]], [[Phantom Green]], and [[Dawn Till Dusk]]. The Keyblade used determines the third level finisher: Starlight uses a finisher called "[[Ancient Light]]", which draws enemies in before releasing several Keyblades made of [[light]] to strike them, while the others use [[Ars Arcanum]] instead.
'''[[Second Form]]''' allows Sora to access his abilities from previous adventures, similar to [[Limit Form]]. The color scheme of Sora's clothing changes to resemble his ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' outfit. It is triggered by the [[Kingdom Key]], [[Starlight]], [[Midnight Blue]], [[Phantom Green]], [[Dawn Till Dusk]], [[Elemental Encoder]], [[Advent Red]], and [[Dead of Night]]. The Keyblade used determines the third level finisher: Starlight uses a finisher called "[[Ancient Light]]", which draws enemies in before releasing several Keyblades made of [[light]] to strike them, while the others use [[Ars Arcanum]] instead.
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[[File:Sora (Guardian Form) KHIII.png|right|200x200px|Guardian Form]]
[[File:Sora (Guardian Form) KHIII.png|right|200x200px|Guardian Form]]
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[[File:Sora (Rage Form) KHIII.png|right|200x200px|Rage Form]]
[[File:Sora (Rage Form) KHIII.png|right|200x200px|Rage Form]]
'''[[Rage Form]]''' allows Sora to channel his [[darkness]] in desperate circumstances. Sora takes on the appearance of a [[Pureblood Heartless]], similar to [[AntiForm]]. It has a chance of being triggered when Sora reaches critical health, regardless of current Keyblade. After using the command [[Risk Charge]], Sora will gain extra strength at the expense of half his current health.
'''[[Rage Form]]''' allows Sora to channel his [[darkness]] in desperate circumstances. Sora takes on the appearance of a [[Pureblood Heartless]], similar to [[AntiForm]]. It has a chance of being triggered when Sora reaches critical health, regardless of current Keyblade. After using the command [[Riskcharge]], Sora will gain extra strength at the expense of half his current health.
 
While in his ''Kingdom Hearts II'' attire, Sora's appearance in Rage Form is identical to Antiform.
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[[File:Sora (Ultimate Form) KHIII.png|right|200x200px|Ultimate Form]]
[[File:Sora (Ultimate Form) KHIII.png|right|200x200px|Ultimate Form]]
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
[[File:Lingering Will Fighting Styles KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|250px|The many different forms of the Lingering Will's Keyblade.]]
[[File:Lingering Will Fighting Styles KHIIFM.png|thumb|250px|The many Formchanges of the Lingering Will's Keyblade.]]
The [[Lingering Will]] is the first character to demonstrate Formchanges. It is capable of Formchanging the [[Ends of the Earth]] into a myriad of weapons, such as a whip, the Ultima Cannon, and a drill.
The [[Lingering Will]] is the first character to demonstrate Formchanges. It can Formchange the [[Ends of the Earth]] into a variety of weapons, such as a whip, a [[Keyblade Glider]], the Cannon Gun, and a drill.


===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[Terra]], [[Aqua]], [[Ventus]], and [[No Heart]] can Formchange their Keyblades into the [[Keyblade Glider]]. Terra can Formchange his Keyblade into the [[Ultima Cannon]], which [[Terra-Xehanort]] inherits. No Heart can also Formchange its Keyblade into a myriad of weapons such as greaves and a shield.
[[Terra]], [[Aqua]], [[Ventus]], and [[No Heart]] can Formchange their Keyblades into [[Keyblade Glider]]s. Terra can also Formchange his Keyblade into the [[Ultima Cannon]], which [[Terra-Xehanort]] inherits, and No Heart can Formchange its Keyblade into a variety of weapons such as greaves and a shield.


===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
[[Young Xehanort]] can Formchange [[Young Xehanort's Keyblade|his Keyblade]] into a whip during his fight against [[Riku]].
[[Young Xehanort]] can Formchange [[Young Xehanort's Keyblade|his Keyblade]] into a whip and a shield during his fight against [[Riku]].


===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
[[Lea]] can Formchange his Keyblade [[Flame Liberator]] into his [[Eternal Flames]] Chakrams. Young Xehanort also Formchanges his Keyblade into a whip during the fight against him, [[Xemnas]], and [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]. [[Master Xehanort]] can Formchange the [[χ-blade]] into several transformations, such as a whip, chakram, or dual-sided blade
Sora's max-level [[Shotlock]]s incorporate his corresponding Keyblade's Formchanges. [[Lea]] can Formchange the [[Bond of the Blaze]] Keyblade into the [[Eternal Flames]] Chakrams. Young Xehanort also Formchanges his Keyblade into a whip during the fight against him, [[Xemnas]], and [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]. [[Master Xehanort]] can Formchange the [[χ-blade]] into cannons.


When fighting Terra-Xehanort, the Lingering Will Formchanges its Keyblade into a whip and the [[Ultima Cannon]].
When fighting Terra-Xehanort, the Lingering Will Formchanges its Keyblade into a whip and the [[Ultima Cannon]].


===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
The data replica of Young Xehanort can Formchange its Keyblade into a whip, and Master Xehanort can Formchange the χ-blade into several transformations, such as a whip, chakram, or dual-sided blade.
Young Xehanort's data replica can Formchange his Keyblade into a whip and a shield, and Master Xehanort's can Formchange the χ-blade into a variety of weapons, such as a whip, chakram, cannons or dual-sided blade.


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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