Dark Firaga

Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ, Dāku Faiga, lit. "Dark Figa")
Expel dark energy in a searing blast. Only available in Dark Mode.
Element	Power	Card Combination	Enemy Card Boost
Neutral	x8.0	+ + 16-25; Dark Mode only	—

Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ, Dāku Faiga, lit. "Dark Figa")
Launch a ball of dark fire that blinds some targets.
LV	CP Required			Attack				No. of Hits		Power
LV1	—			Dark Firaga				1		6.5
LV2	480			Dark Firaga				1		6.6
LV3	530			Dark Firaga				1		6.7
LV4	580			Dark Firaga				1		6.8
LV5	630			Dark Firaga				1		6.9
Element			Status Effect				Reload Speed			Command Gauge
Dark			Blind (100%/5s)				20 seconds			+35
Buy					Sell
Price		Shop LV			Base				LV Bonus		Ability Bonus
2000		—			1000				250		500

Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ, Dāku Faiga, lit. "Dark Figa")
Launch a ball of dark fire toward enemies that splits apart and ignites some foes.
Attack	Element		Power	Reaction Value	Status		Guard?
Before split	Dark		6.0	2	Ignite (50%/3s)		X
After split	Dark		1.2	1	Ignite (20%/3s)		X
Reload Speed				Dream Eater Bonus
26 seconds				Fire Resistance +20, Dark Resistance +20
Buy		Bargain		Sell		Shop LV
—		—		900		—

Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ, Dāku Faiga, lit. "Dark Figa")
Attributes		Target	Gauge Cost	Damage
Magic	Reversed	All	3	x7.75
7★: Deals an extremely powerful hit.
Dark Firaga EX (ダークファイガ改, Dāku Faiga Kai, lit. "Dark Figa Revision")
Attributes		Target	Gauge Cost	Damage
Magic	Reversed	All	1	x6.88 - 10.53
7★: 1 turn: ↓ targets' M-DEF by 2. More damage with 1 enemy left (incl. raid boss).

Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ, Dāku Faiga, lit. "Dark Figa")
Attack	Element	Power	Guard?	Status
	Form Value	Reaction Value	Revenge Value		Repel LV
Dark Firaga	Dark	1.0(x16)	X	—
	0	1(x16)	0		—

Dark Firaga is a technique that was introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It allows the user to fire a ball of dark flames at a target.

Story

Kingdom Hearts

Riku using Dark Firaga against Sora

After losing the Keyblade and his friends to Riku, Sora follows Riku into the Entrance Hall, where Riku uses Dark Firaga against a defenseless Sora. However, just before it hits Sora, Goofy blocks the attack with his shield.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

On the twelfth floor of Castle Oblivion, the Riku Replica attacks Sora with Dark Firaga at nearly pointblank as the Keyblade wielder attempts to aid him.

Kingdom Hearts II

In The World That Never Was, when Saïx tries to capture Kairi and Naminé, Riku uses Dark Firaga to drive him back.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

After Xehanort returned to Land of Departure and Eraqus learned of his scheme to recreate the χ-blade, he attempts to stop his former friend. However, Xehanort quickly defeats him with a Dark Firaga spell, permanently scarring Eraqus's face.

When Ventus follows Vanitas to the Badlands, Vanitas challenges him to a duel. After easily defeating Ventus, Vanitas attempts to destroy him with Dark Firaga, but Mickey Mouse miraculously appears due to the Star Shard and deflects the spell.

Later, Braig lures Terra to the Purification Facility and forces Terra to duel in order to rescue his hostage, Master Xehanort. Terra gives in to his darkness and easily defeats Braig, launching several shots of Dark Firaga that both permanently scar Braig and destroy Xehanort's chains.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Once Roxas recovers and obtains the Oblivion Keyblade, Riku attempts to use Dark Firaga, but the Nobody easily deflects it.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Dark Firaga is an attack sleight that Riku can use while in Dark Mode. Riku charges and unleashes a fiery dark projectile from his free hand, dealing a considerable amount of neutral damage. The projectile itself behaves similar to Fire magic, traveling at a fast speed with some homing capabilities.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Dark Firaga is an Ultimate magic command exclusive to Terra. It deals dark damage, and it may also blind enemies. It takes up one slot in the Command Deck, has a maximum level of 5, has a normal reload time of 20 seconds and fills the Command Gauge by 35%.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Dark Firaga is a magic command exclusive to Riku. It allows the user to launch a single ball of dark flame that splits apart into five smaller fireballs when near an enemy, with a chance to ignites some enemies. It deals dark damage, uses one slot in the Command Deck, and has a reload time of 26 seconds. It grants +20 to both Fire Resistance and Dark Resistance when attached to a Dream Eater recipe.

Dream Eater	Battle				Flick Rush
	I	II	III	IV	I	II	III	IV
Peepsta Hoo	—	—	✔	—	3%	3%	3%	10%
Chef Kyroo	✔	—	✔	—	15%	—	15%	—
Majik Lapin	—	✔	—	✔	—	15%	—	20%
Keeba Tiger	—	—	✔	✔	10%	20%	20%	15%

In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Dark Firaga is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform.

Special attack	Rarity	Base	•	••	•••	••••	•••••		Hits
Dark Firaga +4	5★	x2.11	x2.19	x2.27	x2.35				1
Dark Firaga +5	6★	x2.19	x2.27	x2.35	x2.43	x2.51	x2.59		1
Dark Firaga +6	7★	—	—	—	—	—	x7.75		1

Dark Firaga EX is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 1 special attack gauge to perform. It inflicts more damage when one enemy remains.

Special attack	Rarity	Base	•	••	•••	••••	•••••		Hits
Dark Firaga EX +4	5★	x1.48 - 2.43	x1.52 - 2.47	x1.56 - 2.51	x1.60 - 2.55				1
Dark Firaga EX +5	6★	x1.52 - 2.47	x1.56 - 2.51	x1.60 - 2.55	x1.64 - 2.59	x1.68 - 2.63	x1.72 - 2.67		1
Dark Firaga EX +6	7★	—	—	—	—	—	x6.88 - 10.53		1

Special attack	Player Buff	Target Debuff	Duration
	+4-6	+4-6
Dark Firaga EX	—	-2	1 turn

In Kingdom Hearts III, Dark Firaga is a grand magic situation command exclusive to Riku that allows the user to fire a series of dark fireballs from their Keyblade which deal Neutral damage. Riku can also use Dark Firaga as a party member as an ability which costs 10 MP to use and deals Dark damage.

Learning Dark Firaga

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

• Riku obtains Dark Firaga after facing Ansem in the B12F Exit Hall.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

• Terra can purchase Dark Firaga from the Command Shop for 2000 munny once the command has already been obtained elsewhere.
• Maleficent's D-Link has Dark Firaga in its deck after collecting 2 emblems.

Command Meld

Dark Firaga is an Ultimate-class Magic Command that can be melded through two different recipes, listed in the Giga Magic Recipe.

Character			Command #1		Command #2		Success rate	Abilities
			Command	LV	Command	LV		Shimmering	Fleeting	Pulsing	Wellspring	Soothing	Hungry	Abounding
T			Dark Haze	4	Firaga	4	100%	Fire Screen	Attack Haste	Leaf Bracer	Combo Plus	HP Boost	HP Prize Plus	Link Prize Plus
T			Firaga	4	Blackout	3	100%	Fire Boost	Reload Boost	Finish Boost	Once More	Damage Syphon	HP Prize Plus	EXP Chance

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

• Sora and Riku can purchase Dark Firaga from the Kab Kannon Ability Link for 10 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Dark Firaga from the Tubguin Ace Ability Link for 400 link points.
• Riku can obtain Dark Firaga as a Drop Bonus for 60 DP after reaching shop level 7.
• Peepsta Hoo learns Dark Firaga at Level 32.
• Chef Kyroo learns Dark Firaga at Level 30.
• Majik Lapin learns Dark Firaga at Level 32.
• Keeba Tiger learns Dark Firaga at Level 45.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ

• Dark Firaga +4 is the special attack for medal 545: Xion A.
• Dark Firaga +5 is the special attack for medal 546: Xion A.
• Dark Firaga +6 is the special attack for medal 1177: Xion A.
• Dark Firaga EX +4 is the special attack for medal 829: Xion B.
• Dark Firaga EX +5 is the special attack for medal 830: Xion B.
• Dark Firaga EX +6 is the special attack for medal 1387: Xion B.

Kingdom Hearts III

• Riku can trigger the Dark Firaga situation command when wielding Braveheart, and has Dark Firaga as a default ability as a party member.

Other appearances

Kingdom Hearts

Riku can use Dark Firaga after being possessed by Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, either as a counter via absorbing Sora's magic or as a regular attack when powered up via Darkhand state. Deflecting it gives Sora 34 Tech Points while also being able to damage Riku with it.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

As a Replica created from the real Riku's combat data, the Riku Replica can utilize Dark Firaga, as well as the other skills granted to Riku by Dark Mode. Unlike Riku, who needs a card value of 16-25 to perform this attack, the Riku Replica can use it with any value. In the original game, this sleight isn't used in the first fight as Sora.

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Kingdom Hearts II

During the battle against Riku-Ansem in the Land of Dragons, Riku casts volleys of Dark Firaga to attack Sora.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

In his battle against Roxas, Riku utilizes Dark Firaga where he hops backwards before he releases a pillar of dark fire. The pillar will first move straight ahead, before tracking the opponent. He can also utilize Wandering Shot which is similar to Dark Firaga, where he fires a blast of dark energy that homes in on the target. He only uses it when at a distance, and if it connects, Riku will warp to the target's location and attack with a shockwave.

In Mission Mode, Anti-Riku takes Riku's place in Mission 93. He uses the same skills as Riku, including Dark Firaga.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Vanitas uses Dark Firaga in every boss battle except the final battle in Ventus's scenario, as well as Vanitas Remnant. The user shoots a fireball that tracks the opponent. On the way, the fireball splits into 5 and start flying at high speed. This attack can be blocked but the spread fireballs circumvent Terra's and Ventus's Block.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

Data-Riku uses Dark Firaga when Data-Sora fights him in Hollow Bastion; the attack sends either a single fireball or three fireballs at Data-Riku's target.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

During Riku's battle against the second form of Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, the Heartless uses two variations of Dark Firaga (Level and Upper). During Dark Matter, those two variations allow Ansem to use two status-inducing variants known as Chaos Firaga (カオスファイガ, Kaosu Faiga, lit. "Chaos Figa") and Dark Rain (ダークレイン, Dāku Rein) respectively.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Dark Firaga appears in Final Fantasy Record Keeper as one of Riku's Soul Breaks, learned through the Way to the Dawn (KH) Keyblade. It allows him to deal ten ranged physical dark and non-elemental attacks to one enemy, temporarily infuse themselves with the power of the dark, lower the user's Mind and raise the user's Attack a moderate amount, and cause the user's dark abilities to trigger the follow-up ability Darkhand Scourge.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

In Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Dark Firaga is an ability learned by Riku. It costs 40 MP to perform. Dark Firaga deals physical damage to one enemy two times, while partially ignoring the enemy's DEF.

Dark Firaga (KHIII) is Riku (KHIII)'s Limit Burst while in Brave Shift. It deals physical damage to one enemy.

See also

• Dark Blizzaga
• Dark Thundaga
• Dark Aeroga
• Dark Aura
• Dark Divide