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Captain Hook
Japanese	フック
Rōmaji	Fukku
Translation	Hook
Origin	Peter Pan (1953)
Games	Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
KH tracks Battle theme - Squirming Evil KHCOM tracks Battle theme - The Fight for my Friends KHBBS tracks Battle theme - The Encounter

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Neverland	900	27		21	42		3400
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x0
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.04	x0.3		x0.25			x0.5
Rewards
Ars Arcanum Ansem's Report 9
World(s)
Neverland

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Neverland	900	24		20	46		3400
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x0
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.02	x0.2		x0.25			x0.5
Rewards
Ars Arcanum Ansem's Report 9
World(s)
Neverland

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Neverland	900	27		21	42		3400
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x0
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.04	x0.3		x0.25			x0.5
Rewards
Ars Arcanum Ansem's Report 9
World(s)
Neverland

Floor			HP		AP		EXP
Sora	Riku
2F	B11F		439		4		432
3F	B10F		478		5		692
4F	B9F		517		6		951
5F	B8F		556		7		1211
7F	B6F		634		10		1730
8F	B5F		673		11		1989
9F	B4F		712		12		2249
10F	B3F		751		13		2508
Physical	Fire		Ice		Lightning		Neutral
x1.0	x1.0		x0.5		x0		x0.5
Stun		Percentage				Stop
x0.5		x0				x0
Warp		Bind		Confuse		Terror
x0		x1.0		x0		x0
World(s)
Neverland
Enemy Card
Ability			Duration				Cost
Second Chance			3 uses				35 CP
Description
Retains 1 HP after a critical hit, provided you have 2 or more HP left. Resistant to lightning, but stunned by fire.

Floor			HP				AP		EXP
Sora	Riku		Regular		Beginner
2F	B11F		509		382		5		232
3F	B10F		568		426		6		392
4F	B9F		617		463		7		551
5F	B8F		697		523		8		611
7F	B6F		744		558		13		1630
8F	B5F		809		607		14		1789
9F	B4F		874		656		15		1849
10F	B3F		939		704		16		2008
Physical		Fire		Ice		Lightning		Neutral
x1.0		x1.0		x0.5		x0		x0.5
Stun		Percentage				Stop		Warp
x0.5		x0				x0		x0
Bind		Confuse		Terror		Magnet		Freeze
x1.0		x0		x0		x1.0		x1.0
Duel Stats			No. of Cards					Time
			7 cards					8 s
World(s)
Neverland
Enemy Card
Ability					Duration			Cost
Second Chance					3 uses			35 CP
Description
Retains 1 HP after a critical hit, provided you have 2 or more HP left. Resistant to lightning, but stunned by fire.

Location		HP	EXP	Strength	Defense
Never Land		700	0	23	14
Physical	Fire	Blizzard	Thunder	Dark	Other
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Stun	Freeze	Mini	Blind	Ignite	Confuse
x1.0	x1.0	x0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0
Bind	Poison	Slow	Stop	Sleep	Death
x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x1.0	x0
Zero Gravity		Magnet		Warp
x1.0		x0		x0
Rewards
Pixie Petal, Peter Pan (D-Link), Skull Board
World(s)
Never Land

Captain Hook is a boss in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. He is fought in Neverland.

Strategy

Kingdom Hearts

If Sora is flying when the battle starts, descend to the ground and land on the deck. Lock onto Captain Hook and make sure not to lose him. Ignore the Battleship Heartless, because if one is destroyed another will replace it immediately.

Focus on Captain Hook, and make sure to have Aero cast on Sora while doing so. If Sora's HP falls too low, fly away and heal before continuing. Try evading or guarding Hook's rapier—for it can deal substantial damage. If Sora casts a Fire spell on Captain Hook, his pants will catch fire and he will run around the deck. If he runs into Sora while on fire, it can deal damage, so fly into the air to avoid this.

Also, if Sora uses a combo on him and knocks him into the air, he has a chance of falling into the water—after which, he will jump up back up and run away. He lets his guard down at this point, so attack him immediately. Be sure not to use Thunder as he can guard against it. Be sure to keep up Aero and heal when necessary. If Sora gets too far for Hook to reach, he will throw present-bombs. Sometimes, Hook will turn red and follow Sora around for a short time. If he gets close, he'll unleash a quick and aggressive flurry of attacks. Eventually, he'll tire and breathe heavily, giving Sora a chance to strike. Before he starts to go into this "berserk" mode, a whistle sound will be heard.

If you're having difficulties, a good trick to recognize is that Sora can leave the boss battle at anytime by walking into one of the two doors on the ship. Upon returning, Hook will not restore his HP. This can give Sora the chance to heal and restock any used items before going back to the battle, as well as not needing to redo the previous fight after a Game Over. The rewards for winning are Ansem's Report 9 and the Ars Arcanum ability.

Technique		Element	Tech	Power Bonus	Guard?
Letter x Swing (×の字振り, x no Ji Furi)		None	x0.02[KH I] x0.005[KH I FM]	4	Repellable (Recoil: 40)
		Hook swings his sword in the shape of the letter x.
Rush Thrust (突進突き, Tosshin Tsuki)		None	x0	6	Repellable (Recoil: 100)
		Hook swings his sword twice, then thrusts while moving forward.
Disorderly Thrust (乱れ突き, Midare Tsuki)		None	x0	10	Repellable (Recoil: 100)
		Hook swings his sword quickly and repeatedly.
Guard Counter (ガードカウンター, Gādo Kauntā)		None	x0	4	Repellable (Recoil: 100)
		Hook blocks an attack with his hand, then thrusts his sword.
Rising Thrust (上昇突き, Jōshō Tsuki)		None	x0	4	Repellable (Recoil: 100)
		Hook swings his sword while jumping up.
Aerial Rush (空中突進, Kūchū Tosshin)		None	x0	6	Repellable (Recoil: 100)
		Hook runs through the air in a panic when his rear is on fire.
		Requires using a fire-elemental attack or spell on Hook.
Present Bomb (プレゼント爆弾, Purezento Bakudan)		Fire	x0	6	Returnable (Recoil: 0)
		Hook throws an exploding present.
Guard: Repellable = Can be blocked and interrupted; Returnable = Can be blocked and deflected back; Preventable = Blockable by Goofy's shield only.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

Captain Hook uses almost the same moves as he does in Kingdom Hearts. He normally attacks from a short distance, with several slashes, and if not broken with a 0 or a Sleight, these attacks can badly damage Sora/Riku. The ship which serves as arena frequently tilts from one side to another, making approaching Hook more or less difficult depending on the situation, and Hook's attacks potentially push the player character farther away than normal.

While playing as Sora, be sure to have enough Card Points, 0 cards and Cure cards stocked in the deck. If using Friend cards, only use the Goofy card when Hook is in close range. Like all other boss battles, heal when necessary. He is immune to lightning spells, so do not use them against him. However, he is vulnerable to fire. It is possible to use the Fire Raid sleight from a certain distance to land several hits on him, dealing heavy damage in the process, but one should mind the tilted arena when getting the right position.

When Hook's All Zeroes enemy card is active, avoid using sleights as they can easily get card broken. One can continuously break his cards one by one, but if Sora doesn't have the Attack Bracer card active, breaking Hook's card may cause him to retaliate with another card break by a 0 card. If one uses a strategy that relies on using magic or summon sleights such as Firaga or Omnislash, one can wait until Hook decides to reload his deck for his enemy card to wear off.

When playing as Riku in Reverse/Rebirth, one can take advantage of the All Zeroes enemy card's effect to keep breaking cards and enter Dark Mode quickly, but once in such mode, wait until the enemy's card wears off before attacking with sleights. Keep the Mickey card for emergency.

Deck

Card		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Total
	Attack Card A	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	10
	Attack Card B	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	10
	Attack Card C	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	10
	Magic Card	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	10
	Enemy Card A	—
	Enemy Card B	—
	Enemy Card C	—

Attacks

Technique		Element	Status	Power	Cards
Shake Off (振り払い, Furiharai)		Physical	—	x1.5
		Hook swings his rapier wide to the side.
Continuous Shake Off (連続振り払い, Renzoku Furiharai)		Physical	—	x1.5
		Hook approaches the opponent, and slashes his rapier twice in quick succession. Hits up to 2 times.
Rush Thrust (突進突き, Tosshin Tsuki)		Physical	—	x1.5
		Hook thrusts while stepping forward.
Present Bomb (プレゼント爆弾, Purezento Bakudan)		Fire	—	x3.0
		Hook throws a bomb shaped like a present. The bomb bounces toward the opponent, and explodes when it gets close.
Combo&Present (コンボ＆プレゼント, Konbo&Purezento)	Weapon	Physical	—	Hit 1-7: x0.3 Hit 8: x2.0	+ +
	Present	Fire	—	x3.0
		Hook attacks 8 times, before throwing 3 randomly bouncing present bombs.
		The 8th weapon strike knocks the opponent high in the air.
Rush&Present (ラッシュ＆プレゼント, Rasshu&Purezento)		Fire	—	x3.0	+ +
		Hook throws 6 present bombs, one at a time, which explode immediately.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

Captain Hook uses almost the same moves as he does in the previous games, but now has access to a new sleight Barrel Blast. It is recommended to cardbreak it as the sleight lasts for quite a while. The arena now does not tilt as much as in the original game, and only serves a purpose for Barrel Blast.

He is still very weak to fire, making the sheer repetitive use of Firaga very useful to end the fight quickly.

When Hook's All Zeroes enemy card is active, Attack Bracer will now allow Sora to use attack sleights without risk.

The same strategy can be used while playing as Riku in Reverse/Rebirth. One may use Attack Bracer to safely use Dark Mode sleights during All Zeroes. If intending to use Holy Burst/Inverse Burst, do so only when Hook is within close range.

Deck

Card		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Total
	Attack Card A	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	12
	Attack Card B	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	11
	Attack Card C	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	6
	Magic Card	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	11
	Enemy Card A	—
	Enemy Card B	—
	Enemy Card C	—

Attacks

Technique		Element	Status	Power	Cards
Letter x Swing (×の字振り, x no Ji Furi)		Physical	—	x1.0
		Used at close range. Hook approaches Sora or Riku, and swings his sword twice in the shape of the letter x. If the first swing hits, the attack is stopped.
Rush Thrust (突進突き, Tosshin Tsuki)		Physical	—	x0.8
		Used at close range. Hook thrusts 2 times with his sword, then thrusts a third time while moving forward.
Disorderly Thrust (乱れ突き, Midare Tsuki)		Physical	—	x1.5
		Replaces Rush Thrust when Hook's HP falls below 40%. Hook approaches Sora or Riku and thrusts 5 times in various directions.
Continuous Shake Off (連続振り払い, Renzoku Furiharai)		Physical	—	x1.2
		Used at close range. Hook swings his sword left and right 3 times. The last swing goes diagonally upward, and has a high reach.
Present Bomb (プレゼント爆弾, Purezento Bakudan)		Fire	—	x2.0
		Hook throws 5 bombs disguised as presents. The bombs explode when coming into contact with anything.
Barrel Blast (バレルブラスト, Bareru Burasuto)	Barrel	Fire	—	x2.0	+ +
	Sword	Physical	—	x1.5
		Hook jumps on a higher platform and drops 6 barrels, which are placed next to each other across the arena. The barrels roll back and forth in accordance with the tilt of the arena. They explode when 25 seconds have passed, they hit Sora, Riku, or Hook, or when they are caught in the explosion of another barrel. Once Hook drops the barrels, he'll wait on the higher platform, before coming down and chasing Sora or Riku, and attacking them with his sword when getting close, jumping back on the platform afterwards, and repeating the process.
Combo & Present (コンボ＆プレゼント, Konbo & Purezento)	Sword	Physical	—	x1.5	+ +
	Present	Fire	—	x2.0
		Used when Hook's HP falls below 40%, and at close range. Hook swings his sword, thrusts 2 times while stepping forward, then throws 8 bombs disguised as presents.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Captain Hook appears as a boss for Ventus. He retains the same moveset as in Kingdom Hearts, but the fight is easier as Hook cannot summon any allies. Additionally Hook isn't immune to thunder and he staggers from fire in this game without being weak to it. Hook's attacks can be quite damaging, so it is best to use the Guard or Dodge Roll ability. Hook can guard attacks, so attack him from behind. Hook also has an attack where he charges at Ventus while slashing wildly; this can be avoided by gliding around the island. Another attack consists of throwing present-shaped bombs.

The battle takes place near water with the Crocodile swimming around, so Ven must careful not to land in the water near the Crocodile, as it can damage him. Ventus can also throw Captain Hook in the water by knocking him near the edge and landing an attack, allowing the Crocodile to deal damage to him. While he runs back towards the island, he is briefly vulnerable to attack. He will then do an attack where he slashes repeatedly while charging at Ventus; it's unsafe to attack physically while Hook does this, but one can use a Shotlock to deal heavy damage, or interrupt the attack by blocking or dealing Fire damage. If he is hit with any fire-based attacks or the Firestorm Command Style, he will catch on fire, leaving him open for a few hits. Reversal and Reversal Slash are quite useful in this fight as Hook can occasionally block attacks. Another exploitable weakness is that Hook is weak against Zero Gravity spells. As Hook can also be stunned, Stun Block is helpful to equip. The Wingblade Command Style is quite useful in this fight.

Technique		Element	Status	Power	Block?
Rush Thrust (突進突き, Tosshin Tsuki)		Physical	—	1.0 (x3)	O
		Hook thrusts 2 times with his rapier, then thrusts a third time while stepping forward. The rapier leaves a red trail.
Disorderly Thrust (乱れ突き, Midare Tsuki)		Physical	—	1.0 per hit	O
		Hook swings his rapier while moving forward. The rapier leaves a green trail.
Rush Letter X Swing (突進Xの字振り, Tosshin X no Ji Furi)		Physical	—	1.5 per hit	O
		After getting angry and his face turning red, Hook runs around swinging his rapier in the shape of the letter X. The rapier leaves a green trail.
Counterattack Jump Cut (反撃ジャンプ斬り, Hangeki Janpu-giri)		Physical	—	1.5	O
		Hook jumps and swings his rapier down.
		Used after a successful block.
Present Bomb (small) (プレゼント爆弾（小）, Purezento Bakudan (ko))		Fire	—	1.5 (x3)	O
		Hook throws 3 present-shaped bombs. The bombs explode when they hit the ground.
Present Bomb (large) (プレゼント爆弾（大）, Purezento Bakudan (dai))		Neutral	—	2.0	X
		Hook throws a huge present-shaped bomb. The bomb causes a giant explosion when it hits the ground or the sea.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Crocodile

Technique		Element	Status	Power	Block?
Bite (かみつき, Kamitsuki)		Physical	—	2.0	△
		The Crocodile leaps out of the sea and bites. Can also hit Captain Hook.
		Cannot reduce Hook's HP below 1.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Videos

Captain Hook – Kingdom Hearts	Captain Hook – Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories	Captain Hook – Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories (R/R)
Captain Hook – Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories	Captain Hook – Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (R/R)	Captain Hook – Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Ventus)