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[[File:Menu (D-Link) KHBBS.png|thumb|250px|The D-Link menu allows the player to enable or disable D-Links and switch the Finish Commands equipped to them.]]
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The {{nihongo|'''Dimension Link'''|ディメンションリンク|Dimenshon Rinku}}, abbreviated to '''D-Link''', is a feature similar to [[summon]]ing that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. It allows the user to summon another character's power from across the worlds.
[[File:500x_bbs_battle05.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Ventus]] using "Ohana Beat" from the Dimension link [[Experiment 626]].]]
The '''Dimension Link''', also known as '''D-Link''', is a feature of [[Summon|summoning]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. Its name connects to its purpose as a link to summon a character's power from another world.


The player is also able to D-Link their friends while using their wireless functions. They appear as Terra, Aqua and Ven in their armor.  
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[Aqua]] makes three [[Wayfinder]]s, and she gives two of them to [[Terra]] and [[Ventus]] the night before she and Terra take the [[Mark of Mastery exam]]. After telling the legend behind the Wayfinder, she explains that she added some magic to the ones she made, representing an "unbreakable connection".
 
As the three of them journey from world to world, the bonds they make with those they meet along the way create D-Links, through the power of their Wayfinders.


==Usage==
==Usage==
To use the D-Link (or Dimension Link) system, it must be added as a D-Link Command in its own separate D-Link menu and can only be used when the D-Link gauge is full. The D-Link gauge is blue and next to the [[Hit Points|HP]] meter. The D-link gauge is filled by obtaining dropped blue prizes from enemies similar to obtaining [[Drive Orb]]s to fill the [[Drive Gauge]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
[[File:D-Link Gauge KHBBS.png|thumb|The D-Link Gauge.]]
A Dimension Link can only be activated when the blue D-Link Gauge is full. The gauge is located directly above the HP gauge, and it is filled by picking up blue D-Link prizes, or by using a [[Balloon Letter]]. The protagonists can activate D-Links by pressing {{button|right}} on the D-pad and selecting an enabled link from the list. D-Links cannot be activated if there are temporary allies in the party, and during the battle against {{ns|Game|Terra-Xehanort}} in Terra's scenario.


Once characters have been linked, the Command Menu gauge, which is also used for Command Styles, changes to indicate the linked character, including his or her name, and the face of the linked companion will show up on the bottom right of the screen. By linking to them, the character that linked them will become more powerful and will also be able to use unique Finish moves which have two different power up levels: one for each symbol next to the character image on the right of the screen.
Activating a D-Link immediately restores all lost HP. While the link is active, the equipped Command Deck is replaced with the deck associated with the link. Additionally, the Command Gauge changes its appearance to reflect the linked character, and a sprite of the character appears above that of the player character. Upon filling the Command Gauge, the player can use a unique Finish command. While the link is active, the D-Link Gauge decreases continuously, and the link is broken when the gauge is completely empty. Alternatively, the player can deactivate the D-Link early by selecting "Revert" from the D-Link menu, by leaving the area, or by bringing up the main menu.
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[[File:D-Link Emblem KHBBS.png|100px|thumb|left|The D-Link emblem resembles a [[Wayfinder]].]]
While the player character is using a D-Link, defeated enemies have a chance of dropping a special {{nihongo|'''emblem'''|シンボルマーク|Shinboru Māku|lit. "Symbol Mark"}} that can be collected to raise the D-Link's level, expanding its Command Deck and unlocking a unique ability, as represented by the symbols to the left of the linked companion's sprite. Bringing the link up to Level 2 expands the deck again, adds a second ability, and grants access to a more powerful Finish command. Once a D-Link has reached Level 2, any additional emblems collected simply restore the D-Link Gauge.


While linked, the D-Link gauge decreases continuously, and the link is broken when the gauge is completely empty.
D-Links can be disabled from being used in-battle from the main menu, under "D-Links". This can be used to shorten the D-Link menu, making it easier to select the desired link quickly.


==Characters, Symbols, Attacks and Effects==
In the PSP releases of the game, the player can create custom D-Links based on their friends' characters at the [[Mirage Arena]], using the PSP's wireless connection. This feature is not present in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' release due to the removal of multiplayer. These D-Links can also be removed or replaced at player discretion. The custom D-Link will operate as a variant of the Terra, Ventus, or Aqua D-Links, depending on which character their friend is using, but its Command Deck and Finish Command will match whatever commands the friend had equipped when the D-Link was created. Regardless of level, these D-Links' sprites are an armored version of the character the friend is playing as. Like the standard Terra, Ventus, and Aqua D-Links, it can be leveled up by collecting emblems, unlocking the appropriate abilities as well as any Advanced or Ultimate commands that were part of the Command Deck. However, the player cannot use any commands that their character wouldn't be able to use in normal gameplay (e.g., Terra cannot use a [[Faith]] command within the custom deck).
===[[Terra]]===
<!--where is this depicted? as the character icon?
*Deck Commands
Linked friends appear as an armored version of the character the friend is playing as-->
**Aerial Break
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**Sonic Rave x2
**Stun Blade
**Zero Graviga
**Bind Strike
**Cure


*D-Link Effects:
==List of D-Links==
**Overdrive: Attack power increases when HP is at less than 25%.
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**Front Auto-Guard: Automatic guard against enemies from the front.
|-style="{{style|bbs|a}}"
 
!rowspan="2"|D-Link||rowspan="2"|Description||colspan="2"|Abilities||rowspan="2"|Obtained||rowspan="2" colspan="3"|Character
*1 Symbol: Gold Seal (From Terra's belt)
|-style="{{style|bbs|b}}"
*2 Symbols: Shield
!1 emblem||2 emblems
 
|-
*When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Finish" which is a strong jumping slash blow. At two symbols you can perform "Land Break". It breaks  the ground so nearly all enemies are damaged and blown off.
![[File:Terra D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Terra#D-Link]]
 
|Rushing attacks.
===[[Ventus]]===
|[[File:Overdrive KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Overdrive|ability}}
*Deck Commands
|[[File:Auto-Block KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Auto-Block|BBS}}
**Final Break x2
|Clear the [[Land of Departure]]
**Strike Raid
! ||V||A
**Slide Dash x2
|-
**Freeze Raid
![[File:Ventus D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Ventus#D-Link]]
**Aerora
|Blast of wind.
**Cura
|[[File:Haste KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Haste]]
 
|[[File:Auto-Counter KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Counter]]
*D-Link Effects:
|Clear the Land of Departure
**Speed King and Haste: They increase your speed and the speed of normal attack.
!T|| ||A
**Auto-Counter:When blown away by enemies you will automatically counter attack
|-
 
![[File:Aqua D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Aqua#D-Link]]
*1 Symbol: Blue light resembling wind
|Magic of each element.
*2 Symbols: Green Keyblade
|[[File:Magic Deflector KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Magic Deflector]]
 
|[[File:Auto-Life KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Life]]
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Finish" which is a speedy rapid combo attack. At two symbols you can perform "Air Dive". When using it, press {{button|c}}/{{button|x}}/{{button|s}}/{{button|t}} to hit enemies while flying through the air.
|Clear the Land of Departure
 
!T||V||
===[[Aqua]]===
|-
*Deck Commands
![[File:Mickey D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Mickey Mouse#D-Link]]
**Blizzara x2
|HP Recovery
**Fire
|[[File:Auto-Teleport KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Teleport]]
**Thundara
|[[File:Double EXP KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double EXP]]
**Detonate Square
|'''V:''' Defeat [[Vanitas]] at the [[Badlands]]<br>'''A:''' Defeat the [[Unversed]] at the [[Front Doors]]
**Magnera
! ||V||A
**Fire Strike
|-
**Cura
![[File:Donald D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Donald Duck#D-Link]]
 
|Fire attacks.
*D-Link Effects:
|[[File:Magic Boost KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Magic Boost|ability}}
**Magic Freak: Sometimes guard against magic automatically.
|[[File:Shell KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Shell]]
**Re-Raise: Auto Revive from battle once with 25% health.
|Clear the [[Mysterious Tower]]
 
! ||V||A
*1 Symbol:Hidden Mickey Symbol
|-
*2 Symbols: Green Crystal
![[File:Goofy D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Goofy#D-Link]]
 
|Charge at enemies.
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Finish" which shoots many magic orbs towards enemies. At two symbols you can perform "Magic Volley" which shoots magic orbs. Sometimes there will be a chance to press {{button|c}}, then you can teleport and shoot more magic orbs.
|[[File:Protect KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Protect]]
 
|[[File:Stun Boost KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Stun Boost]]
===[[Cinderella]]===
|Clear the Mysterious Tower
*Deck Commands
! ||V||A
**Wish Shot x2
|-
**Wish Circle x2
![[File:Snow White D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Snow White#D-Link]]
**Fairy Step x2
|Unique moves for each of the dwarfs.
**Fairy Heal x2
|[[File:Gauge Boost KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Gauge Boost|bbs}}
 
|[[File:Quickload KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Quickload]]
*D-Link Effects:
|Clear [[Dwarf Woodlands]]
**Auto-Recover: When receiving a bad status, it will automatically be recovered after a few seconds.
! ||V||A
**Regen: Restores HP gradually from time to time.
|-
 
!style="width:10%"|[[File:Cinderella D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Cinderella#D-Link]]
*1 Symbol: Tiara
|style="width:10%"|Fairy magic.
*2 Symbols: Glass Slippers
|style="width:10%"|[[File:Auto-Remedy KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Remedy]]
 
|style="width:10%"|[[File:Regen KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Regen]]
When you have zero or one Symbol you can activate “Dream Sparkle” which raises enemies up into the sky by a magic light. At two Symbols you can activate “Blessing Dance”, where you will spin making a magic vortex. With either one, when you’re suppose to start the Finish move, the Carriage will appear. The Carriage will move towards the castle and you have to press the button when it reaches the Carriage. <ref>'''''[http://forums.khinsider.com/future-kingdom-hearts/135592-famitsu-psp-ps3-special-interview.html KHInsider],''''' "Once the D-LINK gauge is full, you can activate the 'Dimension Link', where you can borrow the power of Disney characters that are your friends. When activated all of your Deck Commands will change to special moves, and you can perform special Finish moves based on how many Symbols you’ve collected. The characters you can borrow powers from will increase as you play the game. This time we’ll be introducing #626 (Stitch) and Cinderella."</ref>
|style="width:17%"|Clear [[Castle of Dreams]]
 
!style="width:2%"|T||style="width:2%"|V||style="width:2%"|A
===[[Snow White]]===
|-
*Deck Commands
![[File:Maleficent D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Maleficent#D-Link]]
**Sleepy
|Fire and sleep attacks.
**Sneezy
|[[File:Focus Saver KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Focus Saver]]
**Grumpy
|[[File:Drain KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Drain]]
**Happy
|Reach [[Aurora's Chamber]]
**Dopey
!T|| ||
**Bashful
|-
**Doc
![[File:Zack D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Zack#D-Link]]
*D-Link Effects
|Fiery spin attack.
**Command Boost: Increases the Command Gauge speed.
|[[File:Berserk KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Berserk|ability}}
**Quick Reload: Deck commands reload faster.
|[[File:Attack Deflector KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Attack Deflector]]
*1 Symbol: Blue Bird
|Clear [[Olympus Coliseum]]
*2 Symbols: Rabbit
!T||V||A
When you have one Symbol, you can perform "Sweet Memories", which creates whirlwinds of flowers that attack enemies. At two Symbols, you can perform "Sweet Seven", creating seven colored jewels surrounding you and sending them to attack nearby enemies.
|-
 
![[File:Experiment 626 D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Stitch#D-Link]]
The Deck Commands have the effects of Sleep, Aeroga, Treasure Raid, Confetti, Mini, Degen, and Curaga.
|Thunder attacks.
 
|[[File:Attack Boost KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Attack Boost]]
===[[Experiment 626]]===
|[[File:Double CP KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double CP]]
*Deck Commands
|Clear [[Deep Space]]
**Thundara
!T||V||A
**Thundaga
|-
**Thunder Blitz x2
![[File:Peter Pan D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Peter Pan#D-Link]]
**Zero Graviga
|Jumping attacks.
**Thundaga Shot
|[[File:Float KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Float]]
**Stun Blade
|[[File:Double Strike KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double Strike]]
**Cura
|Clear [[Never Land]]
*D-Link Effects
!T||V||A
**Attack Up: Increases power of Attack Commands.
|-
**CP Double Up: Obtain more CP (Command Points) from defeating enemies.
![[File:Pete D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Pete#D-Link]]
*1 Symbol: Laser Gun
|Spin attack that causes status effects.
*2 Symbols: Spaceship
|[[File:Munny Plus KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Munny Plus]]
 
|[[File:Steal KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Steal]]
When you have zero to one Symbols you can activate “Random Beam”. If you press the button that appears on the screen at the right time, you fire a beam that rebounds off of objects. When you have two Symbols you can activate “Ohana Beat”. Buttons will pass from right to left, and if you press them with the correct timing, sound waves will strike enemies.
|Finish a Command Board game from the menu in which either the "Captain Justice" or "Captain Dark" special events are activated<ref>Not available in the original Japanese version.</ref>
 
!T||V||A
===[[Mickey Mouse]]===
|-
*Deck Commands
![[File:Vanitas D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Vanitas#D-Link]]
**Slide Dash
|—
**Bind Strike x2
|—
**Holy Storm
|—
**Minimum
|Available during the battle against Vanitas at the [[Dive to the Heart]], after he is reduced to 1 HP
**Detonate Shield
! ||V||
**Cura
|-
 
![[File:Mirage Arena (Terra) D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Terra#D-Link]]
*D-Link Effects:
|—
**Damage Auto-Teleport: Sometimes teleport instead of taking damage.
|[[File:Overdrive KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Overdrive|ability}}
**EXP Double up: Increased EXP points when killing enemies.
|[[File:Auto-Block KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Auto-Block|BBS}}
*1 Symbol: [[Star Seeker|Star Seeker Keyblade]]
|Link with another player's Terra in the [[Mirage Arena]]<ref name="psp">Only available in the PSP versions of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''.</ref>
*2 Symbols: [[Star Fragment]]
!T||V||A
 
|-
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Light Rage", which is an aerial attack within the screen range. When you have two Symbols you can execute "Holy Blast", which releases bullets of light. The ability bears a similarity to [[Riku]]'s Holy Burst [[Sleight]] from [[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories|''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'']]. For both finishers, a Mickey-head logo spins around a circle, and you must press the right button when it passes over a certain section of the circle.
![[File:Mirage Arena (Ventus) D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Ventus#D-Link]]
 
|—
===[[Zack]]===
|[[File:Haste KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Haste]]
*Deck Commands
|[[File:Auto-Counter KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Counter]]
**Fire Strike x3
|Link with another player's Ventus in the Mirage Arena<ref name="psp"/>
**Final Break
!T||V||A
**Aerial Break
**Black Out
**Stopra
**Slot Blade
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Berserk: Increases Critical Rate but decreases Defense greatly.
**Attack Freak: Sometimes guard automatically when attacked.
 
*1 Symbol: Support (Blue) Materia
*2 Symbols: Summon (Red) Materia
 
When you have zero or one symbol, you can perform "Hero's Coming", which allows you jump upwards and slash downwards creating a beam wave. At two symbols you can perform "Hero's Pride", which allows you to shoot a beam wave and perform many teleporting slashes.
 
===[[Peter Pan]]===
*Deck Commands
**Final Break
**Aerial Break x2
**Slide Dash
**Confuse Strike
**Zero Gravira
**Cura
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Levitate: Decrease the speed at which you fall to the ground.
**Double Hit: Every normal attack has two hits instead of one.
 
*1 Symbol: Red Feather
*2 Symbols: [[Dagger]]
 
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Air Passing", in which you must rapidly press {{button|c}} to attack speedily. At two symbols you can perform "Barrel Roll", where you do a spinning slash in the air. Enemies drop prizes when hit.
 
===[[Maleficent]]===
*Deck Commands
**Fire
**Fira
**Firaga
**Snipe Burning
**Bind Strike
**Dark Firaga
**Black Out
**Sleep
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Hard Focus: Decrease Focus Gauge consuming rate.
**Drain:Drain HP when performing any attack against enemies.
 
*1 Symbol: Staff
*2 Symbols: [[Diablo]]
 
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Snipe Thunder". Hold {{button|c}} and use directional key to move thunder cloud to an enemies head and strike them.. At two symbols you can perform "Dragon Breath". Hold {{button|c}} to shoot a massive fire breath in front of the user towards ground area.
 
Note: Only Terra has access to this D-Link.
 
===[[Donald Duck]]===
*Deck Commands
**Firaga
**Cracker Firaga
**Blizzaga
**Thundaga
**Fire Dash
**Fire Blitz
**Sniper Burning
**Cure
*D-Link Effect
**Magic Up: Increases damage dealt by magic.
**Shell: Reduces damage taken by magic attacks.
*1 Symbol: [[Mage's Staff]]
*2 Symbols: Mage's Hat
 
When you have one symbol, you can perform "Dona-Flare". At two Symbols you can perform "Dona-Cosmic". These are variations of Donald's "Duck Flare" limit from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
 
===[[Goofy]]===
*Deck Commands
**Slide Dash
**Strike Raid x2
**Stun Blade
**Confuse Strike x2
**Freeze Raid
**Sonic Rave
*D-Link Effects
**Protect: Reduce damage taken from physical attacks.
**Stun Up: Increases chance of stunning with attacks.
*1 Symbol: Knight's Helmet
*2 Symbols: [[Knight's Shield]]
When you have one symbol, you can perform "Goofy Spin", a version of Goofy's "Tornado". At two symbols, you can perform "Goofy Turbo", a variation of "Knocksmash" where you fly around inflicting damage.
 
{{Spoiler}}
 
===[[Vanitas]]===
*Deck Commands
**Dark Spiral x2
**Dark Splicer x2
This D-Link is only available in the last battle of Ventus's story, when Vanitas destroys the pillar of Awakening. It allows you to fly and gives you the necessary attacks to defeat Vanitas once and for all. The D-link grants Ventus attacks similar to Vanitas. It will also change Ventus's Shoot Lock into Vanitas's, Dark Obelisk. The finishing attack is Last Charge.
 
{{Spoilerend}}
 
==Wireless D-Links==
Players also have the ability to connect with other players wirelessly and make them available for the D-Link system. You can link up with friends and set up a D-Link with their character and can use their character's abilities.  
 
===[[Terra]]===
*1 Symbol:
*2 Symbols:
 
=== [[Ventus|Ven]] ===
*1 Symbol:
*2 Symbols:
 
=== [[Aqua]] ===
*1 Symbol:
*2 Symbols:
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:D-Link_Menu.jpg|The D-Link menu.
File:D-Link.jpg|Ven beginning to use D-Link.
File:Terrazackdlink.jpg|Zack Fair as a D-Link for Terra.
File:Venterradlink.jpg|Ven D-Linking a friend in the form of armored Terra.
File:Maleficent_D-Link.png|Maleficent as a D-Link.
File:Mickey_D-Link.jpg|Mickey as a D-Link.
File: Cinderella_D-Link.jpg|Ven summoning Cinderella's power.
</gallery>
 
==Video==
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|width="340" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Dimension Links'''
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|style="border:1px solid #CBCAFE"|<youtube>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNaQ9xBpHpk</youtube>
![[File:Mirage Arena (Aqua) D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Aqua#D-Link]]
|—
|[[File:Magic Deflector KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Magic Deflector]]
|[[File:Auto-Life KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Life]]
|Link with another player's Aqua in the Mirage Arena<ref name="psp"/>
!T||V||A
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{BBS}}


==Notes and References==
==Notes and references==
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==See Also==
{{Party}}
*[[Summon]]
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{{Magic}}
{{Mechanics}}
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[[fr:Lien dimensionnel]]
[[Category:Summons]]
[[de:Dimensions-Link]]
[[Category:Disney characters]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep commands| ]]
[[Category:Final Fantasy characters]]
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[[Category:Original characters]]
[[Category:Princesses of Heart]]
[[Category:Keyblade Wielders]]
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Latest revision as of 20:20, 18 May 2024

The D-Link menu allows the player to enable or disable D-Links and switch the Finish Commands equipped to them.

The Dimension Link (ディメンションリンク Dimenshon Rinku?), abbreviated to D-Link, is a feature similar to summoning that appears in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. It allows the user to summon another character's power from across the worlds.

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

Aqua makes three Wayfinders, and she gives two of them to Terra and Ventus the night before she and Terra take the Mark of Mastery exam. After telling the legend behind the Wayfinder, she explains that she added some magic to the ones she made, representing an "unbreakable connection".

As the three of them journey from world to world, the bonds they make with those they meet along the way create D-Links, through the power of their Wayfinders.

Usage[edit]

The D-Link Gauge.

A Dimension Link can only be activated when the blue D-Link Gauge is full. The gauge is located directly above the HP gauge, and it is filled by picking up blue D-Link prizes, or by using a Balloon Letter. The protagonists can activate D-Links by pressing Right on the D-pad and selecting an enabled link from the list. D-Links cannot be activated if there are temporary allies in the party, and during the battle against Terra-Xehanort in Terra's scenario.

Activating a D-Link immediately restores all lost HP. While the link is active, the equipped Command Deck is replaced with the deck associated with the link. Additionally, the Command Gauge changes its appearance to reflect the linked character, and a sprite of the character appears above that of the player character. Upon filling the Command Gauge, the player can use a unique Finish command. While the link is active, the D-Link Gauge decreases continuously, and the link is broken when the gauge is completely empty. Alternatively, the player can deactivate the D-Link early by selecting "Revert" from the D-Link menu, by leaving the area, or by bringing up the main menu.

The D-Link emblem resembles a Wayfinder.

While the player character is using a D-Link, defeated enemies have a chance of dropping a special emblem (シンボルマーク Shinboru Māku?, lit. "Symbol Mark") that can be collected to raise the D-Link's level, expanding its Command Deck and unlocking a unique ability, as represented by the symbols to the left of the linked companion's sprite. Bringing the link up to Level 2 expands the deck again, adds a second ability, and grants access to a more powerful Finish command. Once a D-Link has reached Level 2, any additional emblems collected simply restore the D-Link Gauge.

D-Links can be disabled from being used in-battle from the main menu, under "D-Links". This can be used to shorten the D-Link menu, making it easier to select the desired link quickly.

In the PSP releases of the game, the player can create custom D-Links based on their friends' characters at the Mirage Arena, using the PSP's wireless connection. This feature is not present in the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX release due to the removal of multiplayer. These D-Links can also be removed or replaced at player discretion. The custom D-Link will operate as a variant of the Terra, Ventus, or Aqua D-Links, depending on which character their friend is using, but its Command Deck and Finish Command will match whatever commands the friend had equipped when the D-Link was created. Regardless of level, these D-Links' sprites are an armored version of the character the friend is playing as. Like the standard Terra, Ventus, and Aqua D-Links, it can be leveled up by collecting emblems, unlocking the appropriate abilities as well as any Advanced or Ultimate commands that were part of the Command Deck. However, the player cannot use any commands that their character wouldn't be able to use in normal gameplay (e.g., Terra cannot use a Faith command within the custom deck).

List of D-Links[edit]

D-Link Description Abilities Obtained Character
1 emblem 2 emblems
Terra Rushing attacks. Overdrive KHBBS.png Overdrive Auto-Block KHBBS.png Auto-Block Clear the Land of Departure V A
Ventus Blast of wind. Haste KHBBS.png Haste Auto-Counter KHBBS.png Auto-Counter Clear the Land of Departure T A
Aqua Magic of each element. Magic Deflector KHBBS.png Magic Deflector Auto-Life KHBBS.png Auto-Life Clear the Land of Departure T V
Mickey Mouse HP Recovery Auto-Teleport KHBBS.png Auto-Teleport Double EXP KHBBS.png Double EXP V: Defeat Vanitas at the Badlands
A: Defeat the Unversed at the Front Doors 		V A
Donald Duck Fire attacks. Magic Boost KHBBS.png Magic Boost Shell KHBBS.png Shell Clear the Mysterious Tower V A
Goofy Charge at enemies. Protect KHBBS.png Protect Stun Boost KHBBS.png Stun Boost Clear the Mysterious Tower V A
Snow White Unique moves for each of the dwarfs. Gauge Boost KHBBS.png Gauge Boost Quickload KHBBS.png Quickload Clear Dwarf Woodlands V A
Cinderella Fairy magic. Auto-Remedy KHBBS.png Auto-Remedy Regen KHBBS.png Regen Clear Castle of Dreams T V A
Maleficent Fire and sleep attacks. Focus Saver KHBBS.png Focus Saver Drain KHBBS.png Drain Reach Aurora's Chamber T
Zack Fiery spin attack. Berserk KHBBS.png Berserk Attack Deflector KHBBS.png Attack Deflector Clear Olympus Coliseum T V A
Stitch Thunder attacks. Attack Boost KHBBS.png Attack Boost Double CP KHBBS.png Double CP Clear Deep Space T V A
Peter Pan Jumping attacks. Float KHBBS.png Float Double Strike KHBBS.png Double Strike Clear Never Land T V A
Pete Spin attack that causes status effects. Munny Plus KHBBS.png Munny Plus Steal KHBBS.png Steal Finish a Command Board game from the menu in which either the "Captain Justice" or "Captain Dark" special events are activated[1] T V A
Vanitas — — — Available during the battle against Vanitas at the Dive to the Heart, after he is reduced to 1 HP V
Terra — Overdrive KHBBS.png Overdrive Auto-Block KHBBS.png Auto-Block Link with another player's Terra in the Mirage Arena[2] T V A
Ventus — Haste KHBBS.png Haste Auto-Counter KHBBS.png Auto-Counter Link with another player's Ventus in the Mirage Arena[2] T V A
Aqua — Magic Deflector KHBBS.png Magic Deflector Auto-Life KHBBS.png Auto-Life Link with another player's Aqua in the Mirage Arena[2] T V A

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Not available in the original Japanese version.
  2. ^ a b c Only available in the PSP versions of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix.
Party
Playable characters
Sora | Riku | Roxas | Mickey Mouse | Data-Sora | Terra | Ventus | Aqua | Lingering Will | Kairi | Player | Xehanort
Mission Mode
Xemnas | Xigbar | Xaldin | Vexen | Lexaeus | Zexion | Saïx | Axel | Demyx | Luxord | Marluxia | Larxene | Xion | Donald Duck | Goofy
Party members
Donald Duck | Goofy | Tarzan | Aladdin | Ariel | Jack Skellington | Peter Pan | Beast | Pluto | Mickey Mouse | Mulan | Auron | Jack Sparrow | Simba | Tron | Riku | Xigbar | Xaldin | Vexen | Lexaeus | Zexion | Axel | Demyx | Luxord | Marluxia | Larxene | Xion
Hercules | Cloud | Terra | Ventus | Aqua | Prince Phillip | Zack | Experiment 626 | Woody | Buzz Lightyear | Rapunzel | Eugene Fitzherbert | Sulley | Mike Wazowski | Marshmallow | Baymax | Eraqus | Hermod | Bragi | Urd | Vor
Dream Eaters
Joint struggle characters
Mickey Mouse | Riku | Aqua | Ventus | Lea | Kairi | Roxas | Xion | Sora
Assistants
Riku | Squall Leonhart | Cogsworth | Megara | Philoctetes | Pegasus | Queen Minnie | Captain Pete | Yuffie | Tifa | Cloud | Hercules | Mickey Mouse | Axel | Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather
Escort characters
Winnie the Pooh | Lumière | Mrs. Potts | Megara | Queen Minnie | Abu | Timon | Pumbaa | Tigger | Roo | Piglet | Eeyore | Cinderella | Jaq | Snow White | Boo
Summons
Simba | Genie | Dumbo | Bambi | Tinker Bell | Mushu | Cloud | Chicken Little | Stitch | Peter Pan | Meow Wow | Wreck-It Ralph | Ariel
D-Links
Terra | Ventus | Aqua | Cinderella | Snow White | Maleficent | Mickey Mouse | Zack | Experiment 626 | Peter Pan | Donald Duck | Goofy | Pete | Vanitas
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Characters
Party members
Terra - Ventus - Aqua - Lingering Will
Prince Phillip - Mickey Mouse - Hercules - Zack - Experiment 626
Antagonists
Xehanort - Vanitas - Braig - Terra-Xehanort
Maleficent - Lady Tremaine - Anastasia and Drizella - Lucifer - The Queen - Magic Mirror - Gantu - Experiment 221 - Hades - Ice Colossus - Captain Hook - Captain Dark
Non-playable characters
Aeleus - Ansem the Wise - Aurora - Captain Justice - Chip and Dale - Cinderella - Crocodile - Daisy Duck - Dark Figure - Dilan - Donald Duck - Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Enchanted Brooms - Eraqus - Even - Fairy Godmother - Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather - Goofy - Grand Councilwoman - Grand Duke - Horace Horsecollar - Huey, Dewey, and Louie - Ienzo - Isa - Jaq - Kairi - Kairi's Grandma - Lea - Lost Boys - Maleficent's Goons - Maleficent's Raven - Merlin - Minnie Mouse - Moogle - Peter Pan - Philoctetes - Pluto - The Prince - Prince Charming - Rabbit - Riku - Scrooge McDuck - Seven Dwarfs - Mr. Smee - Snow White - Sora - Tigger - Tinker Bell - Vanitas Remnant - Winnie the Pooh - Yen Sid
Locations
Worlds
Land of Departure - Enchanted Dominion - Castle of Dreams - Dwarf Woodlands - Destiny Islands - Radiant Garden - Olympus Coliseum - Disney Town - Deep Space - Mirage Arena - Neverland - Mysterious Tower - Keyblade Graveyard - Castle Oblivion - Realm of Darkness
Places
Dive to the Heart - 100 Acre Wood - Chamber of Waking
Terms
Bequeathing - Blank Points - Keyblade - Keyblade Armor - Keyblade Glider - Keyblade Master - Keyblade War - Kingdom Hearts - Mark of Mastery exam - Million Dreams Award - Princesses of Heart - The End - Unversed
Gameplay terms
Arena Mode - Command Board - Command Style - D-Link - Deck Commands - Shotlock - Special Command
Music
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack - Simple and Clean
Archives
Artwork - Bosses - Enemies - Keyblades - Removed content
Game mechanics
General mechanics
Attack | Magic | Items | Party member | Stats | Gauges | Prizes
Synthesis | Moogle Shop | Report | Glossary | Abilities (KH, KHCOM, KHII, KHD, KHREC, KHBBS, KH3D, KHUχ, KHIII, KHDR)
Special combat and play mechanics
Commands
Command Menu | Command Matrix | Command Deck (KHBBS, KH3D)
Reaction Command | Overlay command | Finish command | Special Command | Situation Command
Alternate action systems
Cards (Battle, Map, World) | Cards (KHχ) | Medal (KHUχ) | Cards (KHDR)
Alternate level systems
Mission Mode | Questploration | Quests | Music Stage
Character and stats mechanics
Panel System | Rank | Version Up | Stat Matrix | Gear Matrix | Command Meld | Drop System | Spirit
Movement mechanics
Lock-On | Swimming | Flowmotion | Free Running
Technique and action mechanics
Critical Hit | Summon | Sleight | Dark Mode | Drive Form | Limit | Limit Break | Debug Ability | Dimension Link | Command Style | Shotlock | Flowmotion | Reality Shift | Link System | Special Attack | Style Change | Attractions | Link Summon | Formchange
Rewards
Treasure Chest | Bonus Level | Experience | Tech Points | Munny | Moogle Point | Heart Point | VP | Medals | Rhythm Point
Enemy mechanics
Revenge Action | Reaction Endurance | Reality Endurance | Attraction Endurance | Armor Mode
Game elements
Opening Menu | The End | Difficulty Level | Tutorial | Game Over | Save Point | Game Clear Data | Theater Mode | Trophies
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