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The '''Assassin''' is a high-ranking [[Nobody]] controlled by [[Axel]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.


==Design==
An Assassin has a vaguely humanoid body that is covered in a purple and silver bodysuit. Its segmented arms are each lined by four blades resembling spikes on the Nobody logo. Both the blades and segments they are on alternate from silver to purple. It occasionally uses its arms as "wings" to glide through the air. On its head is a small cap strapped by bandages with a long cloth hanging down in front of its face<!--Not a tongue; http://oi47.tinypic.com/2vry5xg.jpg-->, which is mostly silver with a purple tip emblazoned with a small, white Nobody symbol. Assassins possess the same flexibility as all Nobodies, and occasionally compact their bodies into floating disks reminiscent of Axel's chakrams.


The '''Assassin''' is a [[Nobody]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. It is first found in the 6th day of [[Twilight Town]]. Assassins usually move slowly and within the ground, much like [[Shadow]]s do. They will jump out of the ground or flail their arms to attack. The reaction command, Fail-Safe, allows [[Sora]] to grab one of the Assassin's arms and plunge the Assassin into the ground before it explodes. It seems [[Axel]] controls these Nobodies. The self-destruct attack used by Assassins could be a reference to Axel's death, as Axel also sacrificed himself in battle. Its name may also be a reference to ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' where Axel assassinated [[Vexen]] and attempted to assassinate [[Marluxia]]. It may also be a reference to the Dark Knight Job in ''Final Fantasy'', which used self-destruct attacks as well. After Axel's death, Assassins become an incredibly rare enemy, the only area where they are found being the Hall of Empty Melodies (upper tier) in the [[Castle That Never Was]]. They are found in [[Olympus Coliseum]] cups, but they don't drop anything.
The Assassin's name is based on the {{ff|Assassin (job)|eponymous job class}} from ''Final Fantasy''.
 
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Assassins can be battled as parts of several of [[Roxas]]'s missions. For example, Roxas must destroy as many pots as possible in one minute, but some of them contain Assassins.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
Assassins spend a lot of time in the ground. When they attack by slicing wildly, parry, then attack.
Assassins spend a lot of time in the ground, during which they are invulnerable to attack. They are only vulnerable when parried. When they attack by flailing wildly, use [[Guard]], then [[Counterguard]] and attack. Alternatively, [[Reflect]] is also effective.
 
If you can use the [[Reaction Command]] '''Fail-Safe''', use it. This will make the Assassin explode, cause you no damage and still give you Experience.
 
If you want to fight powerful Assassins the upper part of the '''Hall of Empty Melodies''' is the only good place (however, in ''Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix'', you have the option of fighting even harder Assassins in the [[Cavern of Remembrance]]).
 
==Journal Entries==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
''An assassin.  A high-ranking Nobody. It hides in the ground and attacks quietly from behind.''
 
''It cannot be attacked while it is in the ground. Parry its attacks to get it to surface.''
 
''When it starts running around, look out! It'll begin to unleash powerful attacks. Don't miss any chances to use the reaction commands to defeat as many as possible at once!''


==Appearances==
Be sure to use the [[Reaction Command]] '''Fail-Safe''', if it appears. This will make the Assassin explode, causing damage to other enemies, except Sora and his party members, and still giving Experience. However, Fail-Safe is unavailable while playing as Roxas.
* [[Betwixt and Between]]
* [[Twilight Town]]
* [[Olympus Coliseum]]
* [[The World That Never Was]]


==Abilities==
The upper area of the [[Hall of Empty Melodies]] in the [[Castle That Never Was]] has powerful Assassins. However, in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', even more powerful Assassins can be fought in the [[Cavern of Remembrance]].
{{Atk-o|KH2}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Stab'''|突き|<br>Tsuki}}|Physical|x1.5|O|Lunges out with right tentacle.|Used upon appearing.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Reaper'''|連続刈り取り|<br>Renzoku Karitori}}|Physical|x0.5|O|Its tentacles emerge from underground and sweep at opponents' feet six times.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Cut Off'''|なぎ払い|<br>Nagiharai|lit. "Sweep"}}|Physical|x1.5|O|Emerges from the ground and sweeps tentacles wide.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Dive'''|跳びこみ|<br>Tobikomi}}|Physical|x0.5|O|Leaps forward out of the ground, then submerges again.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Self-Destruct'''|自爆|<br>Jibaku}}|Physical|x2.0|X|Runs up to an opponent, knocking them down, and self-destructs, after which it despawns.}}
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{{rc|o}}
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Fail-Safe'''|メルトブレイク|<br>Meruto Bureiku|lit. "Melt Break"}}|Neutral|x2.0<ref>In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the grabbed Assassin is destroyed.</ref>|Can be used by Sora only, when an Assassin uses Self-Destruct.<br>Grab the Assassin and hurl it into the ground, avoiding its Self-Destruct. Nearby underground Assassins are forced to surface and are damaged and incapacitated.}}
{{rc|c}}


{{Nobody}}
==Notes and references==
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{{reflist}}
[[Category:Nobodies]]
{{NobodyDirectory}}

Latest revision as of 14:16, 25 August 2024

Assassin

Assassin KHII.png

Japanese アサシン
Rōmaji Asashin

Type High-ranking Nobody
Games Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Assassin

Kingdom Hearts II
An assassin. A high-ranking Nobody. It hides in the ground and attacks quietly from behind.

It cannot be attacked while it is in the ground. Parry its attacks to get it to surface.

When it starts running around, look out! It'll begin to unleash powerful attacks. Don't miss any chances to use the reaction commands to defeat as many as possible at once!

Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Twilight Town
Roxas Day 6 		37 7 3 15
Twilight Town
Episode 2 		152 43 25 860
The World That Never Was 160 45 26 1000
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0

Rewards
MP prize (3) ×6
Twilight Gem (12%), Serenity Crystal (4%)

Roxas Day 6
MP prize (5) ×2, Munny (5) ×2
Hi-Potion (5%)
World(s)
Twilight Town, The World That Never Was
Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Twilight Town
Roxas Day 6 		37 7 3 12
Twilight Town
Episode 2 		152 43 25 688
The World That Never Was 160 45 26 800
Radiant Garden
Cavern of Remembrance 		228 67 39 800
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0

Rewards
MP prize (1) ×2, MP prize (3) ×2
Twilight Gem (12%)

Roxas Day 6
MP prize (5) ×2, Munny (5) ×2
Hi-Potion (5%)
World(s)
Twilight Town, The World That Never Was, Radiant Garden
Cup HP Strength Defense
Titan Cup

• Match 2: 4 Assassin
• Match 8: 2 Assassin

138 39 22
Goddess of Fate Cup

• Match 5: 2 Assassin

168 48 28
Titan Paradox Cup

• Match 2: 4 Assassin
• Match 8: 2 Assassin

240 70 41
Hades Paradox Cup

• Match 19: 2 Assassin
• Match 37: 3 Assassin

290 87 51
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Cup HP Strength Defense
Titan Cup

• Match 2: 4 Assassin
• Match 8: 2 Assassin

148 42 24
Goddess of Fate Cup

• Match 5: 2 Assassin

175 50 29
Titan Paradox Cup

• Match 2: 4 Assassin
• Match 8: 2 Assassin

240 70 41
Hades Paradox Cup

• Match 19: 2 Assassin
• Match 37: 3 Assassin

290 86 51
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Attack Normal
Type
Ground Pop-Up
Music Stages
Lazy Afternoons, Sinister Sundown, The Afternoon Streets, Working Together, Sacred Moon, Deep Drive, Tension Rising, The 13th Dilemma, Darkness of the Unknown, The Other Promise, Working Together - Allegro vivace

The Assassin is a high-ranking Nobody controlled by Axel that is found in Kingdom Hearts II.

Design[edit]

An Assassin has a vaguely humanoid body that is covered in a purple and silver bodysuit. Its segmented arms are each lined by four blades resembling spikes on the Nobody logo. Both the blades and segments they are on alternate from silver to purple. It occasionally uses its arms as "wings" to glide through the air. On its head is a small cap strapped by bandages with a long cloth hanging down in front of its face, which is mostly silver with a purple tip emblazoned with a small, white Nobody symbol. Assassins possess the same flexibility as all Nobodies, and occasionally compact their bodies into floating disks reminiscent of Axel's chakrams.

The Assassin's name is based on the eponymous job class from Final Fantasy.

Strategy[edit]

Assassins spend a lot of time in the ground, during which they are invulnerable to attack. They are only vulnerable when parried. When they attack by flailing wildly, use Guard, then Counterguard and attack. Alternatively, Reflect is also effective.

Be sure to use the Reaction Command Fail-Safe, if it appears. This will make the Assassin explode, causing damage to other enemies, except Sora and his party members, and still giving Experience. However, Fail-Safe is unavailable while playing as Roxas.

The upper area of the Hall of Empty Melodies in the Castle That Never Was has powerful Assassins. However, in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, even more powerful Assassins can be fought in the Cavern of Remembrance.

Technique Element Power Guard?
Stab (突き
Tsuki?) 		Physical x1.5 O
Lunges out with right tentacle.
Used upon appearing.
Continuous Reaper (連続刈り取り
Renzoku Karitori?) 		Physical x0.5 O
Its tentacles emerge from underground and sweep at opponents' feet six times.
Cut Off (なぎ払い
Nagiharai?, lit. "Sweep") 		Physical x1.5 O
Emerges from the ground and sweeps tentacles wide.
Dive (跳びこみ
Tobikomi?) 		Physical x0.5 O
Leaps forward out of the ground, then submerges again.
Self-Destruct (自爆
Jibaku?) 		Physical x2.0 X
Runs up to an opponent, knocking them down, and self-destructs, after which it despawns.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.
Reaction Commands
Reaction Command Element Power Description
Fail-Safe (メルトブレイク
Meruto Bureiku?, lit. "Melt Break") 		Neutral x2.0[1] Can be used by Sora only, when an Assassin uses Self-Destruct.
Grab the Assassin and hurl it into the ground, avoiding its Self-Destruct. Nearby underground Assassins are forced to surface and are damaged and incapacitated.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the grabbed Assassin is destroyed.
Nobodies
Organization XIII
I. Xemnas | II. Xigbar | III. Xaldin | IV. Vexen | V. Lexaeus | VI. Zexion | VII. Saïx | VIII. Axel | IX. Demyx | X. Luxord | XI. Marluxia | XII. Larxene | XIII. Roxas
Enemy Nobodies
Sorcerer - Sniper - Dragoon - Berserker - Assassin - Dancer - Gambler - Reaper - Ninja - Samurai
Dusk - Creeper - Specter - Twilight Thorn - Fake Vivi
Special Nobodies
Naminé - Absent Silhouettes - Organization XIII's Replica Data - Anti-Saïx - Data-Roxas - Data-Naminé
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