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'''Dark Aura''', also translated as "'''Dark Rush'''" in ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]'', is technique introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It is a signature move of [[Riku]], and it appears repeatedly throughout the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. It typically allows the user to rush enemies repeatedly from all directions, finishing by plunging their weapon into the ground, releasing columns of energy radially. The attack often deals {{c|dark|element}} damage.
'''Dark Aura''', also translated as '''Dark Rush''' in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'', is technique introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It is a signature move of [[Riku]], and it appears repeatedly throughout the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. It typically allows the user to rush enemies repeatedly from all directions, finishing by plunging their weapon into the ground, releasing columns of energy radially. The attack often deals {{c|dark|element}} damage.


There is a variation of Dark Aura exclusive to ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' in which Riku launches spheres of dark flame at the opponent, a technique similar to [[Dark Firaga]].   
There is a variation of Dark Aura exclusive to ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' in which Riku launches spheres of dark flame at the opponent, a technique similar to [[Dark Firaga]].   
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Dark Aura is an [[attack sleight]] that Riku can use while in [[Dark Mode]]. When used, Riku performs 6 rush attacks at the enemy before following with a groundward attack that generates pillars of light and a shockwave. The columns of light that conclude the attack may {{c|confuse|status}} enemies when hit.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Dark Aura is an [[attack sleight]] that Riku can use while in [[Dark Mode]]. When used, Riku performs 6 rush attacks at the enemy before following with a groundward attack that generates pillars of light and a shockwave. The columns of light that conclude the attack may {{c|confuse|status}} enemies when hit.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Dark Aura is an [[action ability]] available once Riku joins the party. So long as Riku is in the active party, whenever Sora completes an [[attack]] combo, the player can press {{button|t}} to execute the Dark Aura [[Reaction Command]], in which Riku fires spheres of dark flame that can stop enemies on contact. It costs two {{AP}} to equip and ten [[MP]] to use. During the final battle with {{ns|Game|Xemnas}} when the player is forced to play as Riku, Dark Aura can be used by pressing {{button|s}}.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Dark Aura is an [[action ability]] exclusive to Riku. It allows Riku to fire spheres of dark flame that can stop enemies on contact, and is performed by pressing {{button|t}} to use the Dark Aura [[Reaction Command]] after Sora reaches the end of an attack combo. It costs two {{AP}} to equip and ten [[MP]] to use. While playing as Riku in the final battle with {{ns|Game|Xemnas}} during his Bind Attack, Dark Aura can be used by pressing {{button|s}}.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dark Aura is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} exclusive to Riku that uses two slots and has a reload time of 42 seconds. It grants +4 to [[Strength]] and +10 to [[Dark Resistance]] when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe. When used, Riku performs 8 rush attacks at the enemy before following with a groundward attack that generates pillars of darkness in a sphere around the dive impact.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dark Aura is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} exclusive to Riku that uses two slots and has a reload time of 42 seconds. It grants +4 to [[Strength]] and +10 to [[Dark Resistance]] when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe. When used, Riku performs 8 rush attacks at an enemy that is targetted the moment the command is used, before following with a groundward attack that generates pillars of darkness in a sphere around the dive impact.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'', Dark Aura is a [[special attack]] that targets all enemies. In the English version, Dark Aura +5 costs 0 special attack gauges to perform, and raises the user's general strength by 1 tier for 1 turn. In the Japanese version, Dark Aura +5 costs 3 special attack gauges to perform, and raises the user's general strength and defense by 1 tier for 1 turn.
If Riku is caught in a Kooma Panda's Tea Table Flip during the initial start-up of Dark Aura, a glitch will occur that causes him to pass through the floor and remain in the animation until the either the player resets the game or the Drop Gauge gets fully depleted.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1j-j8Qd42A ''Kingdom Hearts 3D'': Dark Aura Glitch]</ref> The same glitch occurs if Riku tries to use Dark Aura on a Cera Terror.
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'', Dark Aura is a [[special attack]] that targets all enemies. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform, 0 gauges for Dark Aura +5 in the English version. Dark Aura +7 ignores enemy counters, and has a 50% chance to deal critical damage.
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In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Dark Rush is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It lowers the general defense of all enemies for 2 turns. It inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.
Dark Rush is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.
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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
[[File:Dark Aura KH.gif|thumb|right|250x140px|Initially, Riku could only use Dark Aura while under Ansem's influence.]]
[[File:Dark Aura KH.gif|thumb|250x140px|Initially, Riku could only use Dark Aura while under Ansem's influence.]]
When Sora faces Riku for the second time while Riku is under the possession of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] in [[Hollow Bastion]], Dark Aura serves as Riku's strongest attack. It is used when he is low on HP and his hand is glowing in a sphere of dark energy.
When Sora faces Riku for the second time while Riku is under the possession of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] in [[Hollow Bastion]], Dark Aura serves as Riku's strongest attack. It is used when he is low on HP and his hand is glowing in a sphere of dark energy.


===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
{{Sleight|Riku Replica - A4|Riku Replica - A2|Riku Replica - A2}}
The {{ns|Game|Riku Replica}} can utilize Dark Aura as a Sleight during his final battles in Sora's story and ''Reverse/Rebirth''. Unlike Riku, who needs a card value of 27 to execute Dark Aura, the Riku Replica can use it with any value. In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', Riku Replica's Dark Aura pillars no longer confuse the opponent.<br>
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{{Sleight|Riku Replica - A2|Riku Replica - A2|Riku Replica - A4}}
As a [[Replica]] created from the real Riku's combat data, the [[Riku Replica]] can utilize all of Riku's abilities which are exclusive to Dark Mode. Unlike Riku, who needs a card value of 27 to execute Dark Aura, the Riku Replica can use it with any value, granted he only gains access to the Sleight during his final battle with [[Sora]] in the main story and Riku in ''Reverse/Rebirth''.
 
The finisher of the Riku Replica's version of Dark Aura has about two times the range of the real Riku's.{{fact}}


===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
[[File:Dark Aura KHD.gif|200px|thumb|right]]
[[File:Dark Aura KHD.gif|200px|thumb]]
During his battle with [[Roxas]] in The World That Never Was, Riku is able to use Dark Aura once he charges the Oblivion Keyblade. Rather than attacking while teleporting over the whole arena, Riku simply attacks Roxas's position. In [[Mission Mode]], [[Anti-Riku]] can use Dark Aura as well.
During his battle with [[Roxas]] in The World That Never Was, Riku is able to use Dark Aura once he charges the Oblivion Keyblade. Rather than attacking while teleporting over the whole arena, Riku simply attacks Roxas's position. In [[Mission Mode]], [[Anti-Riku]] can use Dark Aura as well.


===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
[[File:Dark Aura KHREC.gif|200px|thumb|right]]
[[File:Dark Aura KHREC.gif|200px|thumb]]
[[Data-Riku]] during his third phase and Data-Riku (Bugged) can use Dark Aura.
[[Data-Riku]] during his third phase and Data-Riku (Bugged) can use Dark Aura.


==Trivia==
===''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''===
*In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', if Riku is caught in a Kooma Panda's Tea Table Flip during the initial start-up of Dark Aura, a glitch will occur that causes him to pass through the floor and remain in the animation until the player resets the game.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1j-j8Qd42A ''Kingdom Hearts 3D'': Dark Aura Glitch]</ref>
[[File:Ability 9 FFBE.png|40px|left]]
In ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'', Dark Aura is an ability learned by Riku. It costs 80 MP to perform, and has a cooldown time of 2 turns. Dark Aura deals physical damage to one enemy, and increases the damage dealt with [[Dark Maelstrom]] for 4 turns.
 
==See also==
*[[Dark Firaga]]
*[[Ghost Drive]]


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

Revision as of 19:41, 8 December 2024

Dark Aura
(ダークオーラ Dāku Ōra?)
Riku using Dark Aura against Ansem
Rush enemies repeatedly with blade in hand. Only available in Dark Mode.
Element Power Card Combination Enemy Card Boost
Neutral x5.0 per hit
Light pillars: x3.0
Soul Eater card from original CoM + Soul Eater card from original CoM + Soul Eater card from original CoM
27; Dark Mode only

Dark Aura, also translated as Dark Rush in Kingdom Hearts Union χ, is technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It is a signature move of Riku, and it appears repeatedly throughout the Kingdom Hearts series. It typically allows the user to rush enemies repeatedly from all directions, finishing by plunging their weapon into the ground, releasing columns of energy radially. The attack often deals dark damage.

There is a variation of Dark Aura exclusive to Kingdom Hearts II in which Riku launches spheres of dark flame at the opponent, a technique similar to Dark Firaga.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Dark Aura is an attack sleight that Riku can use while in Dark Mode. When used, Riku performs 6 rush attacks at the enemy before following with a groundward attack that generates pillars of light and a shockwave. The columns of light that conclude the attack may confuse enemies when hit.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Dark Aura is an action ability exclusive to Riku. It allows Riku to fire spheres of dark flame that can stop enemies on contact, and is performed by pressing Triangle to use the Dark Aura Reaction Command after Sora reaches the end of an attack combo. It costs two AP to equip and ten MP to use. While playing as Riku in the final battle with Xemnas during his Bind Attack, Dark Aura can be used by pressing Square.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Dark Aura is an attack command exclusive to Riku that uses two slots and has a reload time of 42 seconds. It grants +4 to Strength and +10 to Dark Resistance when attached to a Dream Eater recipe. When used, Riku performs 8 rush attacks at an enemy that is targetted the moment the command is used, before following with a groundward attack that generates pillars of darkness in a sphere around the dive impact.

If Riku is caught in a Kooma Panda's Tea Table Flip during the initial start-up of Dark Aura, a glitch will occur that causes him to pass through the floor and remain in the animation until the either the player resets the game or the Drop Gauge gets fully depleted.[1] The same glitch occurs if Riku tries to use Dark Aura on a Cera Terror.

In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Dark Aura is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform, 0 gauges for Dark Aura +5 in the English version. Dark Aura +7 ignores enemy counters, and has a 50% chance to deal critical damage.

Special attack Rarity Base •• ••• •••• ••••• Hits
Dark Aura +5 6★ x1.70 x1.74 x1.78 x1.82 x1.86 x1.90 6
Dark Aura +6 7★ x7.55 6
Dark Aura +7 SN++ x19.10 - 21.97 6

Dark Rush is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.

Special attack Rarity Base •• ••• •••• ••••• Hits
Dark Rush +5 6★ x2.10 - 3.28 x2.20 - 3.38 x2.30 - 3.48 x2.40 - 3.58 x2.50 - 3.68 x2.60 - 3.78 8
Dark Rush +6 7★ x7.76 - 8.94 8

Learning Dark Aura

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

  • Riku learns Dark Aura once he obtains the ability to enter Dark Mode.

Kingdom Hearts II

  • Riku has Dark Aura as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Kingdom Hearts Union χ

Other appearances

Riku is fought several times as a boss throughout the Kingdom Hearts series. Dark Aura serves as one of his desperation attacks in each of these encounters.

Kingdom Hearts

Initially, Riku could only use Dark Aura while under Ansem's influence.

When Sora faces Riku for the second time while Riku is under the possession of Ansem, Seeker of Darkness in Hollow Bastion, Dark Aura serves as Riku's strongest attack. It is used when he is low on HP and his hand is glowing in a sphere of dark energy.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

The Riku Replica can utilize Dark Aura as a Sleight during his final battles in Sora's story and Reverse/Rebirth. Unlike Riku, who needs a card value of 27 to execute Dark Aura, the Riku Replica can use it with any value. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Riku Replica's Dark Aura pillars no longer confuse the opponent.
Riku Replica - A2 (card).png + Riku Replica - A2 (card).png + Riku Replica - A4 (card).png

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Dark Aura from 358/2 Days

During his battle with Roxas in The World That Never Was, Riku is able to use Dark Aura once he charges the Oblivion Keyblade. Rather than attacking while teleporting over the whole arena, Riku simply attacks Roxas's position. In Mission Mode, Anti-Riku can use Dark Aura as well.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

Dark Aura from Re:coded

Data-Riku during his third phase and Data-Riku (Bugged) can use Dark Aura.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

FFBE ability icon

In Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Dark Aura is an ability learned by Riku. It costs 80 MP to perform, and has a cooldown time of 2 turns. Dark Aura deals physical damage to one enemy, and increases the damage dealt with Dark Maelstrom for 4 turns.

See also

Notes and references