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{{expand|create=etymology: "Keys to the Kingdom" - see [[χ-blade]] for added info}}
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{{youmay|Sora's version of the Kingdom Key|[[Kingdom Key D|King Mickey's version]]}}
{{youmay|Sora's version of the Kingdom Key|[[Kingdom Key D|King Mickey's version]], [[Star Cluster|the upgrade for Mickey's Keyblade]], or [[Replica Kingdom Key|Xion's version]]}}
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{{tab|o-info}}{{tab|KH}}
<div class="tabbertab" title="KH" style="width:240px">
{{InfoKeyKH
{{InfoKeyKH
|name=Kingdom Key
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|japname=Kingdom   Chain
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|image=Kingdom Key KH.png
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|size=200px
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|desc=The key chain attached draws out the Keyblade's true form and power.
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|AP=+3
|de=Königsanhänger
|get=Speak to Riku after the Heartless attack Destiny Islands.
|desc=The key chain attached draws out the Keyblade's true form and power.
|char=Sora
|AP=+3
|char=Riku
|length=Medium
|get=Speak to Riku after the Heartless attack Destiny Islands.
|char=Sora
|char2=Riku
|rate=x1
|recoil=30
}}
}}
</div><div class="tabbertab" title="KH CoM" style="width:240px">
{{tab|c}}{{tab|KHCOM}}
{{InfoKeyCoM
{{InfoKeyCoM
|name=Kingdom Key
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|japname=Kingdom Chain
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|image=Kingdom Key (card).png
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|desc=The default weapon. Not very powerful, but reliable and easy to handle.
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|strike=D+
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|thrust=D+
|de=Königsanhänger
|finish=D+
|desc=The default weapon. Not very powerful, but reliable and easy to handle.
|swing=B
|strike=D+
|element=Physical
|thrust=D+
|break=B
|finish=D+
|cp={{st}}
|swing=B
|get=Default
|element=Physical
|break=B
|cp={{st}}
|get=Default
}}
}}
</div><div class="tabbertab" title="KHII" style="width:240px">
{{tab|c}}{{tab|KHII}}
{{InfoKeyKHII
{{InfoKeyKHII
|name=Kingdom Key
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|japname=Kingdom Chain
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|image=Kingdom Key KH.png
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|size=200px
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|desc=A keychain attached to the Keyblade. Increases defense at critical moments.
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|str=+3
|de=Königsanhänger
|mag=+1
|desc=A keychain attached to the Keyblade. Increases defense at critical moments.
|ability=[[Defender (ability)|Defender]]{{KHII}}<br>[[Damage Control]]{{FMII}}
|FMdesc=A keychain attached to the Keyblade. Halves damage taken in critical situations.
|get=Fight the "[[Dusk|Mysterious Enemy]]" at [[Twilight Town#The Old Mansion|The Old Mansion]].
|str=+3
|char=Sora
|mag=+1
|char=Roxas
|length=100
|ability={{c|Defender|ability}}
|FMability=[[Damage Control]]
|get=Fight the "[[Dusk|Mysterious Enemy]]" at [[The Old Mansion]].
|char=Roxas
|char2=Sora
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|KHD}}
{{tab|o}}{{tab|Roxas/Xion}}
{{InfoWeapon358
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|de=Königsanhänger
|desc=The most basic of Keyblades.<br>Install a weapon panel to transform it.
|str=+15
|ultima=+85
|bonus=+2
|get=No Gear (Roxas/Xion)
|char=Roxas
|char2=Xion
}}
}}
</div><div class="tabbertab" title="KHD" style="width:240px">
{{tab|c}}{{tab|Roxas/Xion +}}
<div class="tabber" style="float: right;">
<div class="tabbertab" title="Roxas/Xion">
{{InfoWeapon358
{{InfoWeapon358
|name=Kingdom Key
|name=Kingdom Key+
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|katakana=キングダムチェーン+
|japname=Kingdom Chain
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn+
|image=Kingdom Key KHD.png
|jpname=Kingdom Chain+
|desc=The most basic of Keyblades.<br>Install a weapon panel to transform it.
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|str=+15
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|strunit=—
|de=Königsanhänger
|ultima=+85
|image=Kingdom Key
|mag=+0
|desc=An upgraded Kingdom Key.
|magunit=—
|str=+124
|def=+0
|strunit=+4
|defunit=—
|ultima=+15
|rate=+0
|mag=+30
|rateunit=—
|magunit=+4
|bonus=+2
|defunit=+4
|bonusunit=—
|rate=+10
|get=No Gear (Roxas/Xion)
|rateunit=+4
|char=Roxas
|bonus=+19
|char2=Xion
|bonusunit=+4
|atkspd=1.3
|appgrd=1.19
|appair=1.19
|ability1={{c|Defender|ability}}
|ability2=[[Damage Control]]
|ability3=[[Second Chance]]
|get=[[Zero Gear]] + 0 [[Ability Unit Ⓛ]], [[Zero Gear]] + 3 [[Ability Unit Ⓛ]] (Roxas/Xion)<ref>On [[Mission Mode]], for Roxas only, his Zero Gear Keyblade with three Ability Units is [[Oathkeeper and Oblivion]] instead.</ref>
|char=Roxas
|char2=Xion
}}
}}
</div><div class="tabbertab" title="+">
{{tab|c}}{{tab|Sora}}
{{InfoWeapon358
{{InfoWeapon358
|name=Kingdom Key+
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン+
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|japname=Kingdom Chain+
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|image=Kingdom Key KHD.png
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|desc=An upgraded Kingdom Key.
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|str=+124
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|strunit=+4
|de=Königsanhänger
|ultima=+15
|desc=The most basic of Keyblades.
|mag=+30
|str=+100
|magunit=+4
|strunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|def=+0
|ultima=+15
|defunit=+4
|magunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|rate=+10
|defunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|rateunit=+4
|rate=+7
|bonus=+19
|rateunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|bonusunit=+4
|bonus=+7
|ability1=[[Defender (ability)|Defender]]
|bonusunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|ability2=[[Damage Control]]
|appgrd=1.13
|ability3=[[Second Chance]]
|appair=1.13
|get=[[Zero Gear ⑤]] (Roxas/Xion)
|ability1={{c|Defender|ability}}
|char=Roxas
|ability2=[[Damage Control]]
|char2=Xion
|ability3=[[Second Chance]]
|get=No Gear, [[Skill Gear]], [[Skill Gear+]], [[Technical Gear]], [[Technical Gear+]], [[Duel Gear]], [[Duel Gear+]], [[Loaded Gear]], [[Loaded Gear+]], [[Chrono Gear]], [[Chrono Gear+]], [[Phantom Gear]], [[Phantom Gear+]], [[Phantom Gear++]], [[Lift Gear]], [[Lift Gear+]], [[Nimble Gear]], [[Nimble Gear+]], [[Wild Gear]], [[Wild Gear+]], [[Ominous Gear]], [[Ominous Gear+]], [[Valor Gear]], [[Valor Gear+]], [[Fearless Gear]], [[Fearless Gear+]], [[Prestige Gear]], [[Prestige Gear+]], [[Hazard Gear]], [[Hazard Gear+]], [[Casual Gear]], [[Mystery Gear]] (Sora)
|char=Sora
}}
}}
</div><div class="tabbertab" title="Sora">
{{tab|c}}{{tab|Sora +}}
{{InfoWeapon358
{{InfoWeapon358
|name=Kingdom Key
|name=Kingdom Key+
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|katakana=キングダムチェーン+
|japname=Kingdom Chain
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn+
|image=Kingdom Key KHD.png
|jpname=Kingdom Chain+
|desc=The most basic of Keyblades.
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|str=+100
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|strunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|de=Königsanhänger
|ultima=+15
|image=Kingdom Key
|mag=+0
|desc=An upgraded Kingdom Key.
|magunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|str=+115
|def=+0
|strunit=+3
|defunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|ultima=+15
|rate=+7
|mag=+25
|rateunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|magunit=+3
|bonus=+7
|defunit=+3
|bonusunit=+1/<br>+2/<br>+3
|rate=+10
|ability1=[[Defender (ability)|Defender]]
|rateunit=+3
|ability2=[[Damage Control]]
|bonus=+10
|ability3=[[Second Chance]]
|bonusunit=+3
|get=No Gear, [[Skill Gear]], [[Skill Gear+ ②]], [[Technical Gear ③]], [[Technical Gear+ ③]], [[Duel Gear ④]], [[Duel Gear+ ④]], [[Loaded Gear]], [[Loaded Gear+ ②]], [[Chrono Gear ③]], [[Chrono Gear+ ③]], [[Phantom Gear ④]], [[Phantom Gear+ ④]], [[Phantom Gear++ ⑤]], [[Lift Gear ③]], [[Lift Gear+ ③]], [[Nimble Gear ④]], [[Nimble Gear+ ④]], [[Wild Gear ③]], [[Wild Gear+ ③]], [[Ominous Gear ④]], [[Ominous Gear+ ④]], [[Valor Gear ②]], [[Valor Gear+ ②]], [[Fearless Gear ③]], [[Fearless Gear+ ③]], [[Prestige Gear ④]], [[Prestige Gear+ ④]], [[Hazard Gear ⑤]], [[Hazard Gear+ ⑤]], [[Casual Gear ②]], [[Mystery Gear ③]] (Sora)
|appgrd=1.13
|char=Sora
|appair=1.13
|ability1={{c|Defender|ability}}
|ability2=[[Damage Control]]
|ability3=[[Second Chance]]
|get=[[Duel Gear++]], [[Crisis Gear]], [[Crisis Gear+]], [[Rage Gear]], [[Rage Gear+]] (Sora)
|char=Sora
}}
}}
</div><div class="tabbertab" title="+">
{{tab|c}}{{tab|Sora ++}}
{{InfoWeapon358
{{InfoWeapon358
|name=Kingdom Key+
|name=Kingdom Key++
|katakana=キングダムチェーン+
|katakana=キングダムチェーン++
|japname=Kingdom Chain+
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn++
|image=Kingdom Key KHD.png
|jpname=Kingdom Chain++
|desc=An upgraded Kingdom Key.
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|str=+115
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|strunit=+3
|de=Königsanhänger
|ultima=+15
|image=Kingdom Key
|mag=+25
|desc=The ultimate Kingdom Key.
|magunit=+3
|str=+120
|def=+0
|strunit=+3
|defunit=+3
|ultima=+15
|rate=+10
|mag=+30
|rateunit=+3
|magunit=+3
|bonus=+10
|def=+5
|bonusunit=+3
|defunit=+3
|ability1=[[Defender (ability)|Defender]]
|rate=+12
|ability2=[[Damage Control]]
|rateunit=+3
|ability3=[[Second Chance]]
|bonus=+15
|get=[[Duel Gear++ ⑤]], [[Crisis Gear ⑤]], [[Crisis Gear+ ⑤]], [[Rage Gear ⑤]], [[Rage Gear+ ⑤]] (Sora)
|bonusunit=+3
|appgrd=1.13
|appair=1.13
|ability1={{c|Defender|ability}}
|ability2=[[Damage Control]]
|ability3=[[Second Chance]]
|get=[[Omega Gear]], [[Omega Gear+]], [[Champion Gear]], [[Champion Gear+]], [[Ultimate Gear]], [[Ultimate Gear+]] (Sora)
|char=Sora
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|c}}{{tab|c}}{{tab|KHREC}}
{{InfoKeyRec
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|de=Königsanhänger
|desc=The keychain originally attached to your Keyblade. Its powers will serve you in countless battles.
|name2=1.5
|name3=2.0
|name4=2.5
|name5=3.0
|exp2=30
|exp3=60
|exp4=90
|exp5=120
|long=Medium
|ability11=[[Auto-Potion]]
|ability12=[[Medic]]
|ability13=[[Magic Upgrade]]
|ability14=[[Attack Upgrade]]{{F}}
|ability21=[[Auto-Potion]]
|ability22=[[Medic]]
|ability23=[[Magic Upgrade]]<br>{{c|Magic Bracer|RCO}}{{F}}
|ability24=[[Attack Upgrade]]{{F}}
|ability31=[[Auto-Potion]]
|ability32=[[Medic]]<br>[[Shell]]
|ability33=[[Magic Upgrade]]<br>{{c|Magic Bracer|RCO}}{{F}}
|ability34=[[Attack Upgrade]]{{F}}
|ability41=[[Auto-Potion]]
|ability42=[[Medic]]<br>[[Shell]]<br>[[Protect]]
|ability43=[[Magic Upgrade]]<br>{{c|Magic Bracer|RCO}}{{F}}
|ability44=[[Attack Upgrade]]{{F}}
|ability51=[[Auto-Potion]]
|ability52=[[Medic]]<br>[[Shell]]<br>[[Protect]]
|ability53=[[Magic Upgrade]]<br>{{c|Magic Bracer|RCO}}{{F}}
|ability54=[[Attack Upgrade]]{{F}}<br>{{c|Brick Wall|RCO}}{{F}}
|get=Select one Dream weapon and discard another in the [[Dive to the Heart]].
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|KH3D}}
{{InfoKeyKH3D
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|de=Königsanhänger
|desc=The Keyblade Sora began his journey with. It provides a balanced boost in Strength and Magic.
|str=5
|mag=4
|long=75
|rate=20%
|shift=5%
|get=Sora's default weapon
|char=Sora
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|KH0.2}}
{{InfoKeyKH0.2
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|de=Königsanhänger
|char=Sora
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|KHIII}}
{{InfoKeyKHIII
|name=Kingdom Key
|katakana=キングダムチェーン
|romaji=Kingudamu Chēn
|jpname=Kingdom Chain
|ed=Cadena del Reino
|fr=Chaîne Royale
|de=Königsanhänger
|desc=Your very first Keyblade.
|formchange1=[[Second Form]]
|shotlock1=[[King of Hearts]]
|shotlock2=[[Ragnarok]]
|length=100
|get=Default
|str0=+4
|mag0=+3
|ability0=[[Treasure Magnet]]
|mag1=+4
|str2=+5
|mag3=+5
|str4=+6
|ability4=[[Formchange Extender]]
|mag5=+6
|str6=+7
|mag7=+7
|str8=+8
|mag9=+8
|str10=+9
|recipe={{3R|1|n1=Fluorite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Shard|q2=2}}
{{3R|2|n1=Fluorite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Shard|q2=3}}
{{3R|3|n1=Fluorite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Shard|q2=4}}
{{3R|4|n1=Damascus|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Stone|q2=1}}
{{3R|5|n1=Damascus|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Stone|q2=2}}
{{3R|6|n1=Damascus|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Stone|q2=3}}
{{3R|7|n1=Adamantite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Gem|q2=1}}
{{3R|8|n1=Adamantite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Gem|q2=2}}
{{3R|9|n1=Adamantite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Gem|q2=3}}
{{3R|10|n1=Electrum|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Crystal|q2=1}}
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|c}}{{tab|c}}
The '''Kingdom Key''' is the most iconic [[Keyblade]] in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series, as it appears within each game of the series, and frequently serves as the default Keychain for cutscenes. In ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', it is the only Keychain that Sora can visibly use, while in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', it is the only Keychain of Xion's to appear in Story Mode, and excluding the final Mission, the only Keychain of Roxas's to appear in any cutscene. Furthermore, while ''Kingdom Hearts II'' normally depicts the equipped Keyblade within cutscenes, the Kingdom Key appears by default in the cutscene leading up to the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless]], and within the Album pictures of Jiminy's Journal. In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', it can be upgraded to the '''Kingdom Key+''' and the '''Kingdom Key++'''.
 
The Kingdom Key draws out the true power of Sora's Keyblade, even though it is not the strongest [[Keychain]]. As such, it is the true form of his Keyblade, which means that it is also the default form of Roxas's and Xion's Keyblades. The Kingdom Key is not wielded by Sora exclusively; [[Riku]], [[Roxas]], and [[Xion]] have also used it, and [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] is often seen wielding the [[Kingdom Key D]], a color-inverted version of the weapon.
 
For Roxas, the Keyblade he wields is in fact Sora's Keyblade, existing in multiple places at once.<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 29; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The Keyblade Roxas used was the same one that Sora lost temporarily in Castle Oblivion. And then the two of them were using that Keyblade at the same time, which is accounted for by the relationship between Roxas and Sora if you think about it. However, the fact that both of them are dual wielders actually means something rather major. This is connected to the story of "Xehanort's memories", and I cannot touch that topic with a ten foot pole right now." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref> His determination to remember [[Xion]] after she returns to Sora awakens a second Kingdom Key, which is in fact [[Wayward Wind|Ventus's Keyblade]].<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', p. 617; '''Interviewer:''' "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In ''Days'', Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In ''KHII'', once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield. Roxas awakens his ability to dual-wield with his will to not forget Xion, who also wielded a Keyblade." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> Meanwhile, Xion's version of the Kingdom Key is an imitation of Sora's Keyblade, due to her nature as a [[replica]].
 
The [[Kingdom Key D]], a color-inverted Kingdom Key which King Mickey wields, is the Keyblade from the [[Realm of Darkness]], which he obtained to mirror Sora's Keyblade from the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "In order to do that, the door had to be shut from both the side of light and the side of darkness, which required the use of Keyblades from both the Realm of Light and the Realm of Darkness. That is why King Mickey went to get a Keyblade from the Realm of Darkness - to serve as the counterpart to Sora's Keyblade of the Realm of Light." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref>
 
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
When Riku opens the door in the [[Secret Place]] and allows the Heartless to invade, he chooses to accept the darkness and vanish into a portal of darkness. However, [[Sora]] touches the light in Riku's heart, forging and gaining access to the Kingdom Key in the process.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', p. 532; '''Interviewer:''' "Even though Riku was the rightful owner of the Keyblade, then why did Sora obtain the Keyblade in the beginning?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Even though I would like to keep that obscure, there is a scene in Destiny islands where Riku is being swallowed by darkness, a light appears, and Sora first obtains the Keyblade. With the setting I created, the darkness that surrounds them is Riku's heart's darkness. At that moment, Sora enters the darkness, and the light he sees inside is Riku's heart's light. Sora, who was squirming in the darkness to save Riku, touched the light and temporarily obtained the Keyblade from Riku." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> Riku, as the Kingdom Key's intended wielder, is able to hold it briefly when he meets up with Sora in [[Traverse Town]], but returns it to Sora.
 
When Sora arrives in [[Hollow Bastion]] to rescue [[Kairi]], Riku reveals to Sora that Sora’s Keyblade is meant to be his own and summons it to his hand, where (if any other Keychain has been equipped) it reverts back to the Kingdom Key. However, when Sora later confronts Riku again, the strength of his heart allows him to make the Keyblade his own.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
Due to the rules of [[Castle Oblivion]], Sora cannot switch Keychains in Castle Oblivion, only using the Kingdom Key. However, he is able to use Attack Cards to channel the abilities of his past Keychains, as well as a few Keychains from his future and a few used by Roxas.
 
When Zexion disguises himself as Sora, he wields a fake Kingdom Key.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Roxas and Xion wield the Kingdom Key as members of [[Organization XIII]], and when he loans his Keyblade to her [[Mission 31: Eliminate the Bully Dog|briefly]] in [[Beast's Castle]], she uses this form exclusively.
 
When Roxas first uses [[Synch Blade]], he summons two Kingdom Keys, then transforms them into the [[Oathkeeper and Oblivion]].
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
When Roxas is attacked by a lone [[Dusk]] outside the [[Old Mansion]], he attempts to use his [[Struggle Bat]] to ward it off, but it fails to touch the monster. At that moment, however, the Kingdom Key replaces the Struggle Bat in a haze of data, and Roxas is able to defeat the Dusk. The Kingdom Key continues to materialize whenever Roxas needs to fight off [[Nobodies]], until he is attacked by [[Axel]] within the Old Mansion's Basement Corridor. There, Roxas instead summons the Oathkeeper and Oblivion, but after defeating Axel and proceeding to the chamber in which Sora slumbers, he uses the Kingdom Key one final time in an attempt to strike down [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]].
 
Sora continues to use his Kingdom Key throughout his adventure.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
[[Data-Sora]] gains a data-version of the Kingdom Key in his Dive to the Heart.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 1|Episode 1}} It is destroyed by [[Maleficent]] at [[Agrabah]]{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 5|Episode 5}}, but he gains a new Keyblade at Hollow Bastion.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 6|Episode 6}} According to King Mickey, this Keyblade is closely connected to the power of the heart.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''''', '''Mickey Mouse''': "The Keyblade's power comes from the wielder's strength of heart. Once, an old friend said to me, 'A heart is so much more than any system.' The Keyblade we gave you before was one we created—it was nothing but data. To tell ya the truth, I never expected it to have the same kinda power as the real Keyblade. That weapon was just a replica; it didn't have any substance. That's why Maleficent could destroy it so easily. But, during your journey, you really made a connection with all of us. You've become more than the system, Sora. The power you found inside of you isn't like anybody else's. And when you accessed that power, that's what brought your Keyblade back."</ref>
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
Sora uses the Kingdom Key throughout his [[Mark of Mastery exam]], first using it to subdue Ursula. When Sora is corrupted by the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]], it wields a blackened Kingdom Key in a reverse grip, similar to [[Ventus]]. When Riku defeats the Nightmare, the Kingdom Key reverts to its original colors and Riku uses it to lock Sora's heart, then to open a portal back to the outside world.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage''===
Sora uses the Kingdom Key to open a passageway to [[Olympus Coliseum]].
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Sora continues to use the Kingdom Key as his main weapon. A [[replica Kingdom Key]] is also used by Xion and her [[Replica Xehanort]] counterpart.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
When Kairi faces off against a phantom of Master Xehanort, he incapacitates her and nearly finishes her off before Sora takes over her body, summoning the Kingdom Key to parry Xehanort's [[No Name]].
 
==Design==
The Kingdom Key is depicted as a classic {{w|skeleton key}} approximately 3.5' long, with a long silver Keychain extending from the hilt, and a {{w|Hidden Mickey}} token on the end of the Keychain. In ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the token is formed from three spheres, while in other games the token is flat and seemingly cut from sheet metal. The blade and teeth of the Keyblade are silver, the rain-guard is blue, and the guard is bright gold. The teeth of the Keyblade form the outline of a crown which matches the crown charm Sora wears.
 
The Kingdom Key's name is reminiscent of the "{{w|Keys of the kingdom}}".
 
==Gameplay==
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Roxas, Xion, and Sora have the opportunity to wield this weapon: Roxas and Xion, with no gears or the Zero gear equipped, and Sora, with any gear save for the Zero and Pandora gears.
 
For Roxas and Xion, the gearless Kingdom Key's ground and air combos are the basic three-strike combo, while the Kingdom Key+'s combos are slightly different. The ground combo begins with a downward slash, followed by an upward swing with the capability of knocking the enemy in the air. From here, a {{button|dsy}}-Combo is prompted, which, when executed, has the user perform a jump accompanied by a downward slash. Pressing {{button|dsy}} again has them finish with a sliding swing of the Keyblade. If continued normally, combo concludes with a basic turning slash. The air combo consists of two hits: a basic downward slash, and a spinning slash for the finisher.
;Kingdom Key (Roxas/Xion)
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}}
 
;Kingdom Key+ (Roxas/Xion)
{{358Atk/o
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|char=Roxas
|a10=a
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|a20=ka
|a21pow=0.75
|a21flin=◯
|a21y=I
|a22a=*
|y22pow=0.75
|y22flin=◯
|a30=u
|y30y=*
|a31pow=1.5
|a31flin=◯
|a31crit=◯
|a31count=◯
|y31=ko
|y32pow=1.56
|y32flin=◯
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|{{358Atk
|char=Roxas
|air=*
|a10=I
|a11pow=0.75
|a12a=*
|a20=U
|a21pow=1.5
|a21flin=◯
|a21crit=◯
|a21count=◯
}}
}}
 
Sora's Kingdom Key combos are identical, regardless of Gears, being the basic three-hit combo with no {{button|dsy}}-Combos prompted. His swing speed, however, is noticeably faster than Roxas's.
;Kingdom Key (Sora)
{{358Atk/o
|{{358Atk
|char=Sora
|char=Sora
|a10=a
|a11pow=0.75
|a12a=*
|a20=i
|a21pow=0.88
|a22a=*
|a30=u
|a31pow=1.5
|a31flin=◯
|a31crit=◯
|a31count=◯
}}
}}
</div><div class="tabbertab" title="++">
|{{358Atk
{{InfoWeapon358
|name=Kingdom Key++
|katakana=キングダムチェーン++
|japname=Kingdom Chain++
|image=Kingdom Key KHD.png
|desc=The ultimate Kingdom Key.
|str=+120
|strunit=+3
|ultima=+15
|mag=+30
|magunit=+3
|def=+5
|defunit=+3
|rate=+12
|rateunit=+3
|bonus=+15
|bonusunit=+3
|ability1=[[Defender (ability)|Defender]]
|ability2=[[Damage Control]]
|ability3=[[Second Chance]]
|get=[[Omega Gear ⑥]], [[Omega Gear+ ⑥]], [[Champion Gear ⑤]], [[Champion Gear+ ⑤]], [[Ultimate Gear ⑥]], [[Ultimate Gear+ ⑥]] (Sora)
|char=Sora
|char=Sora
|air=*
|a10=A
|a11pow=0.75
|a12a=*
|a20=I
|a21pow=0.75
|a22a=*
|a30=U
|a31pow=1.5
|a31flin=◯
|a31crit=◯
|a31count=◯
}}
}}
</div></div></div></div>
}}
The '''Kingdom Key''' is the most recognizable [[Keyblade]] in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, and is the form used in almost all depictions of the weapon. It has appeared in every entry of the series to date. In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', it can be upgraded to the '''Kingdom Key+''' and the '''Kingdom Key++'''.
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind]]'', when joining the player as an ally, Sora wields the Kingdom Key regardless of what Keychain the player has equipped.
 
==Other appearances==
Most ''Kingdom Hearts'' merchandise features the Kingdom Key as Sora's weapon, including the Volume One and Volume Three Sora figures that appear in the ''[[Formation Arts Figures]]''. Along with being the Keyblade packaged with "normal" Sora in the Series 1 ''[[Play Arts Figures]]'', it is also seen with Roxas's figure and the Sora [[Limit Form]] figure.
 
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===''Another side, Another story...''===
At [[Memory's Skyscraper]], Roxas briefly dual wields the Kingdom Key and [[Oathkeeper]] after tossing his [[Oblivion]] to a falling [[Riku]].
 
===''The Gathering''===
At the [[Keyblade Graveyard]], Terra pulls the Kingdom Key from the ground alongside Aqua and Ventus.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
In the opening video for ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', the Kingdom Key is briefly shown after Terra and Aqua, surrounded by many other Keyblades, are seen falling towards Ventus's Dive to the Heart station. The Kingdom Key and the Soul Eater land blade first into the station, shattering it into glass-like pieces and revealing Ventus amongst them.
 
The logo sequence for the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] also depicts the Kingdom Key being thrust into the background, summoning the text.


The Kingdom Key draws out the true power of Sora's Keyblade, even though it is not the strongest [[Keychain]]. As such, it is the true form of his Keyblade, which means that it is also the default form of Roxas's and Xion's Keyblades. The Kingdom Key first appears when [[Sora]] receives the Keyblade during the destruction of the [[Destiny Islands]], in ''Kingdom Hearts'', but is not wielded by Sora alone; [[Riku]], [[Roxas]], and [[Xion]] have also used it, and [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] is often seen wielding a [[Kingdom Key D|color-inverted version of the weapon]]. For Riku, the Keyblade takes the form of the Kingdom Key when he takes it from Sora, and for Roxas and Xion, the Keyblade they wield is in fact Sora's Keyblade, existing in multiple places at once.<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 29; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The Keyblade that Roxas used and the Keyblade that Sora once lost in Castle Oblivion are the same thing. Furthermore, these two both used the Keyblade at the same time. This can be explained by the relationship between Roxas and Sora. Thus, they both can wield two Keyblades, which, in fact, has an important meaning. This is also related to Xehanort’s memories, but this point can’t be touched on just yet."</ref> Roxas also obtains a second Kingdom Key after absorbing [[Xion]]; however, this is not Xion's Keyblade, but is in fact [[Ventus]]'s Keyblade.{{fact}} The Kingdom Key is the only Keychain Sora uses in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''.<!--which Roxas memories does the Kingdom Key appear in?--> The Kingdom Key also appears in the secret videos [[Another Side, Another Story...]] and [[The Gathering]]; In the former, Roxas briefly dual wields it along with [[Oathkeeper]] after tossing his [[Oblivion]] to a falling [[Riku]] in [[The World That Never Was]], while in the latter, [[Terra]] pulls it from the ground at [[Keyblade Graveyard]].
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' website===
On the Japanese version of the ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' website, the Kingdom Key acts as a cursor for Sora's version of the website.


The [[Kingdom Key D]], a color-inverted Kingdom Key which King Mickey wields, is in fact the Keyblade from the [[Realm of Darkness]], which he obtained to mirror Sora's Keyblade from the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "In order to work, the door needs to be closed from both the Dark side and the Light side and both a Dark and Light realm Keyblade are needed. The King needed a Keyblade opposite from the realm of Light Keyblade that Sora had, so he went to the realm of Darkness to obtain one."</ref> This purpose is reflected in its coloration—where Sora's Keyblade is silver, Mickey's is gold, and the same goes for their hilts. Even the rainguard, blue on Sora's Kingdom Key, is red on Mickey's, although the handles are black for both Keyblades.
===''Disney Infinity 3.0''===
The Kingdom Key is the game's "ultimate unlock," and can be used if the player owns every available figurine in ''{{w|Disney Infinity 3.0}}''.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', Data Sora gains a data-version of the Kingdom Key in his Awakening{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 1|Episode 1}}. It is destroyed by Maleficent at Agrabah{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 5|Episode 5}}, but he gains a new Keyblade at Hollow Bastion.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 6|Episode 6}} According to King Mickey, this Keyblade is closely connected to the power of the Heart.
===''World of Final Fantasy''===
The Kingdom Key is wielded by Sora in ''{{ff|World of Final Fantasy}}''.''<ref>[http://gematsu.com/2016/10/world-final-fantasy-add-sora-kingdom-hearts-via-free-dlc-winter '''''Gematsu:''''' ''World of Final Fantasy to add Sora from Kingdom Hearts via free DLC this winter'']</ref>


==Design==
===''Final Fantasy Record Keeper''===
The Kingdom Key is depicted as a classic [[wikipedia:skeleton key|skeleton key]] approximately 3.5' long, with a long silver Keychain extending from the hilt, and a [[wikipedia:Hidden Mickey|Hidden Mickey]] token on the end of the Keychain. The blade and teeth of the Keyblade are silver, the rainguard is blue, and the guard is bright gold. The teeth of the Keyblade form the outline of a crown which matches the crown charm Sora wears.
The Kingdom Key appears as a 5★ Keyblade in ''{{ff|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}''. It can be acquired from the ''Key to Another World'' Event Dungeon as well as a Login Reward during the ''Kingdom Hearts'' collaboration event.
 
===''Face My Fears''===
The [[:File:Face My Fears Art.png|EP cover art]] for "''[[Face My Fears]]''" depicts Utada Hikaru wielding the Kingdom Key in their left hand.


==Other Appearances==
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
Most ''Kingdom Hearts'' merchandise features the Kingdom Key as Sora's weapon, including the Volume One and Volume Three Sora figures that appear in the ''[[Formation Arts Figures]]''. Along with being the Keyblade packaged with "normal" Sora in the Series 1 ''[[Play Arts Figures]]'', it is also seen with Roxas' figure and the rare Sora [[Limit Form]] figure.
The Kingdom Key is wielded by Sora in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


The Kingdom Key is often used as a sort of cursor, as well as a symbol for attack abilities. The logo sequence for the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] also depicts the Kingdom Key being thrust into the background, summoning the text.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Kingdom Key (Art 1).png|Concept art of the Kingdom Key.
Kingdom Key (Art 2).png|Concept art of the Kingdom Key.
Kingdom Key (Armored Ventus Nightmare) KH3D.png|The black version of the Kingdom Key wielded by the Armored Ventus Nightmare.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Notes and references==
* The Kingdom Key is the form of Sora's Keyblade depicted in all pre-rendered videos, as it is the only Keychain which is possessed by Sora throughout each game he is in. For example, no matter what Keychain you use to fight [[World of Chaos]], the cutscenes afterward depict the Kingdom Key in its place.
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==Notes and References==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Kingdom Key D]]
*[[Kingdom Key D]]
* [[Zero-One]]
*[[Star Cluster]]
* [[Χ-blade]]
*[[Replica Kingdom Key]]
* [[Card:Kingdom Key]]
*[[Zero/One]]
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*[[χ-blade]]
*[[Knight's Shield]]
*[[Mage's Staff]]
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Latest revision as of 03:48, 18 November 2024

This article is about Sora's version of the Kingdom Key.
You may be looking for King Mickey's version, the upgrade for Mickey's Keyblade, or Xion's version.
Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
"The key chain attached draws out the Keyblade's true form and power."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KH.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Translation Kingdom Chain
Stats
Strength MP Length
+3 +0 Medium
Crit. Rate Crit. Bonus Recoil
x1 +0 30
Obtained
Speak to Riku after the Heartless attack Destiny Islands.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
"The default weapon. Not very powerful, but reliable and easy to handle."
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Translation Kingdom Chain
Stats
Strike Thrust Finish
D+ D+ D+
Swing
Speed 		Break
Recovery 		Required
CP
B B ★
Element
Physical
Obtained
Default
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key

"A keychain attached to the Keyblade. Increases defense at critical moments." [KH II]
"A keychain attached to the Keyblade. Halves damage taken in critical situations." [KH II FM]

Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHII.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Translation Kingdom Chain
Stats
Strength Magic Length
+3 +1 100
Ability
Defender[KH II]
Damage Control[KH II FM]
Obtained
Fight the "Mysterious Enemy" at The Old Mansion.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
"The most basic of Keyblades.
Install a weapon panel to transform it."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Translation Kingdom Chain
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+15 +0 +85 +0 +0
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +0 +0 +0 +2 +0
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.0 1.0
Obtained
No Gear (Roxas/Xion)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key+
Kingdom Key
"An upgraded Kingdom Key."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン+
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn+
Translation Kingdom Chain+
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+124 +4 +15 +30 +4
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +4 +10 +4 +19 +4
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.3 1.19 1.19
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Zero Gear + 0 Ability Unit Ⓛ, Zero Gear + 3 Ability Unit Ⓛ (Roxas/Xion)[1]
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
"The most basic of Keyblades."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Translation Kingdom Chain
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+100 +1/
+2/
+3 		+15 +0 +1/
+2/
+3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +1/
+2/
+3 		+7 +1/
+2/
+3 		+7 +1/
+2/
+3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.13 1.13
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
No Gear, Skill Gear, Skill Gear+, Technical Gear, Technical Gear+, Duel Gear, Duel Gear+, Loaded Gear, Loaded Gear+, Chrono Gear, Chrono Gear+, Phantom Gear, Phantom Gear+, Phantom Gear++, Lift Gear, Lift Gear+, Nimble Gear, Nimble Gear+, Wild Gear, Wild Gear+, Ominous Gear, Ominous Gear+, Valor Gear, Valor Gear+, Fearless Gear, Fearless Gear+, Prestige Gear, Prestige Gear+, Hazard Gear, Hazard Gear+, Casual Gear, Mystery Gear (Sora)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key+
Kingdom Key
"An upgraded Kingdom Key."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン+
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn+
Translation Kingdom Chain+
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+115 +3 +15 +25 +3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +3 +10 +3 +10 +3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.13 1.13
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Duel Gear++, Crisis Gear, Crisis Gear+, Rage Gear, Rage Gear+ (Sora)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key++
Kingdom Key
"The ultimate Kingdom Key."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHD.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン++
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn++
Translation Kingdom Chain++
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+120 +3 +15 +30 +3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+5 +3 +12 +3 +15 +3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.13 1.13
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Omega Gear, Omega Gear+, Champion Gear, Champion Gear+, Ultimate Gear, Ultimate Gear+ (Sora)

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
"The keychain originally attached to your Keyblade. Its powers will serve you in countless battles."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Translation Kingdom Chain
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Auto-Potion Medic
LV3 LV4
Magic Upgrade Attack Upgrade OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Select one Dream weapon and discard another in the Dive to the Heart.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Kingdom Key 1.5
Kingdom Key
"The keychain originally attached to your Keyblade. Its powers will serve you in countless battles."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン1.5
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn 1.5
Translation Kingdom Chain 1.5
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Auto-Potion Medic
LV3 LV4
Magic Upgrade
Magic Bracer OFinish1RCO.png 		Attack Upgrade OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat 30 enemies with the Kingdom Key.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Kingdom Key 2.0
Kingdom Key
"The keychain originally attached to your Keyblade. Its powers will serve you in countless battles."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン2.0
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn 2.0
Translation Kingdom Chain 2.0
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Auto-Potion Medic
Shell
LV3 LV4
Magic Upgrade
Magic Bracer OFinish1RCO.png 		Attack Upgrade OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat 60 enemies with the Kingdom Key 1.5.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Kingdom Key 2.5
Kingdom Key
"The keychain originally attached to your Keyblade. Its powers will serve you in countless battles."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン2.5
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn 2.5
Translation Kingdom Chain 2.5
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Auto-Potion Medic
Shell
Protect
LV3 LV4
Magic Upgrade
Magic Bracer OFinish1RCO.png 		Attack Upgrade OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat 90 enemies with the Kingdom Key 2.0.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Kingdom Key 3.0
Kingdom Key
"The keychain originally attached to your Keyblade. Its powers will serve you in countless battles."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン3.0
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn 3.0
Translation Kingdom Chain 3.0
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Auto-Potion Medic
Shell
Protect
LV3 LV4
Magic Upgrade
Magic Bracer OFinish1RCO.png 		Attack Upgrade OFinish1RCO.png
Brick Wall OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat 120 enemies with the Kingdom Key 2.5.

Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key

"The Keyblade Sora began his journey with. It provides a balanced boost in Strength and Magic."
Token
the Keychain of the Kingdom Key Keyblade
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Translation Kingdom Chain
Stats
Strength Magic Length
5 4 75
Critical Rate Reailty Shift Rate
20% 5%
Obtained
Sora's default weapon
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep
-A fragmentary passage-
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
Katakana キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Japanese Kingdom Chain

Kingdom Hearts III
Kingdom Key
Kingdom Key
"Your very first Keyblade."
Token
the Keychain of the Kingdom Key Keyblade
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Rōmaji Kingudamu Chēn
Translation Kingdom Chain
Stats
Length
100
Formchange
Second Form
Shotlocks
King of Hearts, Ragnarok
Obtained
Default

Lv Strength Magic Ability

0 +4 +3 Treasure Magnet
1 +4 +4 —
2 +5 +4 —
3 +5 +5 —
4 +6 +5 Formchange Extender
5 +6 +6 —
6 +7 +6 —
7 +7 +7 —
8 +8 +7 —
9 +8 +8 —
10 +9 +8 —
Lv Materials
1 Fluorite x1 Wellspring Shard x2
2 Fluorite x1 Wellspring Shard x3
3 Fluorite x1 Wellspring Shard x4
4 Damascus x1 Wellspring Stone x1
5 Damascus x1 Wellspring Stone x2
6 Damascus x1 Wellspring Stone x3
7 Adamantite x1 Wellspring Gem x1
8 Adamantite x1 Wellspring Gem x2
9 Adamantite x1 Wellspring Gem x3
10 Electrum x1 Wellspring Crystal x1

The Kingdom Key is the most iconic Keyblade in the Kingdom Hearts series, as it appears within each game of the series, and frequently serves as the default Keychain for cutscenes. In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, it is the only Keychain that Sora can visibly use, while in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, it is the only Keychain of Xion's to appear in Story Mode, and excluding the final Mission, the only Keychain of Roxas's to appear in any cutscene. Furthermore, while Kingdom Hearts II normally depicts the equipped Keyblade within cutscenes, the Kingdom Key appears by default in the cutscene leading up to the Battle of the 1000 Heartless, and within the Album pictures of Jiminy's Journal. In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, it can be upgraded to the Kingdom Key+ and the Kingdom Key++.

The Kingdom Key draws out the true power of Sora's Keyblade, even though it is not the strongest Keychain. As such, it is the true form of his Keyblade, which means that it is also the default form of Roxas's and Xion's Keyblades. The Kingdom Key is not wielded by Sora exclusively; Riku, Roxas, and Xion have also used it, and King Mickey is often seen wielding the Kingdom Key D, a color-inverted version of the weapon.

For Roxas, the Keyblade he wields is in fact Sora's Keyblade, existing in multiple places at once.[2] His determination to remember Xion after she returns to Sora awakens a second Kingdom Key, which is in fact Ventus's Keyblade.[3] Meanwhile, Xion's version of the Kingdom Key is an imitation of Sora's Keyblade, due to her nature as a replica.

The Kingdom Key D, a color-inverted Kingdom Key which King Mickey wields, is the Keyblade from the Realm of Darkness, which he obtained to mirror Sora's Keyblade from the Realm of Light.[4]

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

When Riku opens the door in the Secret Place and allows the Heartless to invade, he chooses to accept the darkness and vanish into a portal of darkness. However, Sora touches the light in Riku's heart, forging and gaining access to the Kingdom Key in the process.[5] Riku, as the Kingdom Key's intended wielder, is able to hold it briefly when he meets up with Sora in Traverse Town, but returns it to Sora.

When Sora arrives in Hollow Bastion to rescue Kairi, Riku reveals to Sora that Sora’s Keyblade is meant to be his own and summons it to his hand, where (if any other Keychain has been equipped) it reverts back to the Kingdom Key. However, when Sora later confronts Riku again, the strength of his heart allows him to make the Keyblade his own.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

Due to the rules of Castle Oblivion, Sora cannot switch Keychains in Castle Oblivion, only using the Kingdom Key. However, he is able to use Attack Cards to channel the abilities of his past Keychains, as well as a few Keychains from his future and a few used by Roxas.

When Zexion disguises himself as Sora, he wields a fake Kingdom Key.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

Roxas and Xion wield the Kingdom Key as members of Organization XIII, and when he loans his Keyblade to her briefly in Beast's Castle, she uses this form exclusively.

When Roxas first uses Synch Blade, he summons two Kingdom Keys, then transforms them into the Oathkeeper and Oblivion.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

When Roxas is attacked by a lone Dusk outside the Old Mansion, he attempts to use his Struggle Bat to ward it off, but it fails to touch the monster. At that moment, however, the Kingdom Key replaces the Struggle Bat in a haze of data, and Roxas is able to defeat the Dusk. The Kingdom Key continues to materialize whenever Roxas needs to fight off Nobodies, until he is attacked by Axel within the Old Mansion's Basement Corridor. There, Roxas instead summons the Oathkeeper and Oblivion, but after defeating Axel and proceeding to the chamber in which Sora slumbers, he uses the Kingdom Key one final time in an attempt to strike down DiZ.

Sora continues to use his Kingdom Key throughout his adventure.

Kingdom Hearts coded[edit]

Data-Sora gains a data-version of the Kingdom Key in his Dive to the Heart. Episode 1 It is destroyed by Maleficent at Agrabah Episode 5, but he gains a new Keyblade at Hollow Bastion. Episode 6 According to King Mickey, this Keyblade is closely connected to the power of the heart.[6]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

Sora uses the Kingdom Key throughout his Mark of Mastery exam, first using it to subdue Ursula. When Sora is corrupted by the Armored Ventus Nightmare, it wields a blackened Kingdom Key in a reverse grip, similar to Ventus. When Riku defeats the Nightmare, the Kingdom Key reverts to its original colors and Riku uses it to lock Sora's heart, then to open a portal back to the outside world.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage[edit]

Sora uses the Kingdom Key to open a passageway to Olympus Coliseum.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

Sora continues to use the Kingdom Key as his main weapon. A replica Kingdom Key is also used by Xion and her Replica Xehanort counterpart.

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]

When Kairi faces off against a phantom of Master Xehanort, he incapacitates her and nearly finishes her off before Sora takes over her body, summoning the Kingdom Key to parry Xehanort's No Name.

Design[edit]

The Kingdom Key is depicted as a classic skeleton key approximately 3.5' long, with a long silver Keychain extending from the hilt, and a Hidden Mickey token on the end of the Keychain. In Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, and Kingdom Hearts III, the token is formed from three spheres, while in other games the token is flat and seemingly cut from sheet metal. The blade and teeth of the Keyblade are silver, the rain-guard is blue, and the guard is bright gold. The teeth of the Keyblade form the outline of a crown which matches the crown charm Sora wears.

The Kingdom Key's name is reminiscent of the "Keys of the kingdom".

Gameplay[edit]

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Roxas, Xion, and Sora have the opportunity to wield this weapon: Roxas and Xion, with no gears or the Zero gear equipped, and Sora, with any gear save for the Zero and Pandora gears.

For Roxas and Xion, the gearless Kingdom Key's ground and air combos are the basic three-strike combo, while the Kingdom Key+'s combos are slightly different. The ground combo begins with a downward slash, followed by an upward swing with the capability of knocking the enemy in the air. From here, a Y-Combo is prompted, which, when executed, has the user perform a jump accompanied by a downward slash. Pressing Y again has them finish with a sliding swing of the Keyblade. If continued normally, combo concludes with a basic turning slash. The air combo consists of two hits: a basic downward slash, and a spinning slash for the finisher.

Kingdom Key (Roxas/Xion)
Combos
Ground
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Ground) Downswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
(Ground) Thrust
Hit 1 0.88 X X X
(Ground) Horizontal Spin Swing
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯


Air
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Air) Upswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
(Air) Downswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
(Air) Horizontal Spin Swing
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯


Kingdom Key+ (Roxas/Xion)
Combos
Ground
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Ground) Downswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
(Ground) Launch
Hit 1 0.75 X ◯ X
(Air) Downswing
Hit 1 0.75 X ◯ X
(Ground) Horizontal Spin Swing
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯ (Ground) Jump Rush Upswing
Hit 1 1.56 ◯ ◯ X


Air
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Air) Downswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
(Air) Horizontal Spin Swing
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯


Sora's Kingdom Key combos are identical, regardless of Gears, being the basic three-hit combo with no Y-Combos prompted. His swing speed, however, is noticeably faster than Roxas's.

Kingdom Key (Sora)
Combos
Ground
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Ground) Downswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
(Ground) Thrust
Hit 1 0.88 X X X
(Ground) Forward Jump Horizontal Spin Swing
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯


Air
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Air) Upswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
(Air) Downswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
(Air) Horizontal Spin Swing
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯


Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind, when joining the player as an ally, Sora wields the Kingdom Key regardless of what Keychain the player has equipped.

Other appearances[edit]

Most Kingdom Hearts merchandise features the Kingdom Key as Sora's weapon, including the Volume One and Volume Three Sora figures that appear in the Formation Arts Figures. Along with being the Keyblade packaged with "normal" Sora in the Series 1 Play Arts Figures, it is also seen with Roxas's figure and the Sora Limit Form figure.

Another side, Another story...[edit]

At Memory's Skyscraper, Roxas briefly dual wields the Kingdom Key and Oathkeeper after tossing his Oblivion to a falling Riku.

The Gathering[edit]

At the Keyblade Graveyard, Terra pulls the Kingdom Key from the ground alongside Aqua and Ventus.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

In the opening video for Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, the Kingdom Key is briefly shown after Terra and Aqua, surrounded by many other Keyblades, are seen falling towards Ventus's Dive to the Heart station. The Kingdom Key and the Soul Eater land blade first into the station, shattering it into glass-like pieces and revealing Ventus amongst them.

The logo sequence for the Keyblade Graveyard also depicts the Kingdom Key being thrust into the background, summoning the text.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance website[edit]

On the Japanese version of the Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance website, the Kingdom Key acts as a cursor for Sora's version of the website.

Disney Infinity 3.0[edit]

The Kingdom Key is the game's "ultimate unlock," and can be used if the player owns every available figurine in Disney Infinity 3.0.

World of Final Fantasy[edit]

The Kingdom Key is wielded by Sora in World of Final Fantasy.[7]

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[edit]

The Kingdom Key appears as a 5★ Keyblade in Final Fantasy Record Keeper. It can be acquired from the Key to Another World Event Dungeon as well as a Login Reward during the Kingdom Hearts collaboration event.

Face My Fears[edit]

The EP cover art for "Face My Fears" depicts Utada Hikaru wielding the Kingdom Key in their left hand.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The Kingdom Key is wielded by Sora in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Gallery[edit]

  • Concept art of the Kingdom Key.

    Concept art of the Kingdom Key.

  • Concept art of the Kingdom Key.

    Concept art of the Kingdom Key.

  • The black version of the Kingdom Key wielded by the Armored Ventus Nightmare.

    The black version of the Kingdom Key wielded by the Armored Ventus Nightmare.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ On Mission Mode, for Roxas only, his Zero Gear Keyblade with three Ability Units is Oathkeeper and Oblivion instead.
  2. ^ Director's Secret Report XIII, p. 29; Tetsuya Nomura: "The Keyblade Roxas used was the same one that Sora lost temporarily in Castle Oblivion. And then the two of them were using that Keyblade at the same time, which is accounted for by the relationship between Roxas and Sora if you think about it. However, the fact that both of them are dual wielders actually means something rather major. This is connected to the story of "Xehanort's memories", and I cannot touch that topic with a ten foot pole right now." Translation via Goldpanner.
  3. ^ Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania, p. 617; Interviewer: "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / Tetsuya Nomura: "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In Days, Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In KHII, once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield. Roxas awakens his ability to dual-wield with his will to not forget Xion, who also wielded a Keyblade." Translation via Lissar.
  4. ^ Director's Secret Report XIII, p. 28; Tetsuya Nomura: "In order to do that, the door had to be shut from both the side of light and the side of darkness, which required the use of Keyblades from both the Realm of Light and the Realm of Darkness. That is why King Mickey went to get a Keyblade from the Realm of Darkness - to serve as the counterpart to Sora's Keyblade of the Realm of Light." Translation via Goldpanner.
  5. ^ Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, p. 532; Interviewer: "Even though Riku was the rightful owner of the Keyblade, then why did Sora obtain the Keyblade in the beginning?" / Tetsuya Nomura: "Even though I would like to keep that obscure, there is a scene in Destiny islands where Riku is being swallowed by darkness, a light appears, and Sora first obtains the Keyblade. With the setting I created, the darkness that surrounds them is Riku's heart's darkness. At that moment, Sora enters the darkness, and the light he sees inside is Riku's heart's light. Sora, who was squirming in the darkness to save Riku, touched the light and temporarily obtained the Keyblade from Riku." Translation via Lissar.
  6. ^ Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Mickey Mouse: "The Keyblade's power comes from the wielder's strength of heart. Once, an old friend said to me, 'A heart is so much more than any system.' The Keyblade we gave you before was one we created—it was nothing but data. To tell ya the truth, I never expected it to have the same kinda power as the real Keyblade. That weapon was just a replica; it didn't have any substance. That's why Maleficent could destroy it so easily. But, during your journey, you really made a connection with all of us. You've become more than the system, Sora. The power you found inside of you isn't like anybody else's. And when you accessed that power, that's what brought your Keyblade back."
  7. ^ Gematsu: World of Final Fantasy to add Sora from Kingdom Hearts via free DLC this winter

See also[edit]

Sora's Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Oathkeeper | Oblivion | Ultima Weapon
Lady Luck | Olympia | Jungle King | Three Wishes | Pumpkinhead | Wishing Star | Crabclaw | Fairy Harp | Divine Rose | Spellbinder | Lionheart | Metal Chocobo | One-Winged Angel | Diamond Dust
Total Eclipse | Midnight Roar | Maverick Flare
Star Seeker | Hidden Dragon | Rumbling Rose | Hero's Crest | Monochrome | Mysterious Abyss | Follow the Wind | Wishing Lamp | Decisive Pumpkin | Circle of Life | Sweet Memories | Photon Debugger | Gull Wing | Guardian Soul | Sleeping Lion | Fenrir | Bond of Flame | Fatal Crest | Winner's Proof | Two Become One
Skull Noise | Guardian Bell | Ferris Gear | Dual Disc | Knockout Punch | All for One | Counterpoint | Sweet Dreams | Divewing | End of Pain | Unbound | Combined Keyblade
Hero's Origin | Shooting Star | Favorite Deputy | Ever After | Happy Gear | Crystal Snow | Hunny Spout | Nano Gear | Wheel of Fate | Starlight | Grand Chef | Classic Tone
Midnight Blue | Phantom Green | Dawn Till Dusk | Elemental Encoder | Advent Red | Dead of Night
Other
Dream Sword | Dream Shield | Dream Rod | Wooden Sword | Struggle Bat
Riku's Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Keyblade of Heart | Oblivion | Way to the Dawn | Destiny's Embrace | Ultima Weapon | Combined Keyblade | Braveheart
Skull Noise | Guardian Bell | Ocean's Rage | Dual Disc | Knockout Punch | All for One | Counterpoint | Sweet Dreams | Divewing | End of Pain | Unbound
Other
Soul Eater | Wooden Sword
Roxas's Keyblades
Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Missing Ache | Ominous Blight | Abaddon Plasma | Pain of Solitude | Sign of Innocence | Crown of Guilt | Abyssal Tide | Leviathan | True Light's Flight
Rejection of Fate | Midnight Roar | Glimpse of Darkness | Total Eclipse | Silent Dirge | Lunar Eclipse | Darker Than Dark | Astral Blast | Maverick Flare | Twilight Blaze | Omega Weapon
Oathkeeper | Two Become One | Oathkeeper & Oblivion | Umbrella | Aubade
Other
Wooden Stick | Struggle Bat
Xion's Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Replica Kingdom Key | Missing Ache | Ominous Blight | Abaddon Plasma | Pain of Solitude | Sign of Innocence | Crown of Guilt | Abyssal Tide | Leviathan | True Light's Flight | Rejection of Fate | Midnight Roar | Glimpse of Darkness | Total Eclipse | Silent Dirge | Lunar Eclipse | Darker Than Dark | Astral Blast | Maverick Flare | Twilight Blaze | Omega Weapon | Oathkeeper | Two Become One | Umbrella | Aubade
Data-Sora's Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Wishing Star | Lady Luck | Olympia | Three Wishes | Oblivion | Zero/One | Oathkeeper | Metal Chocobo | Lionheart | Ultima Weapon
Gearless weapons
Malice | Stand-Alone | Zephyr | Tester Zero | Reticence | Black Primer | New Moon | Ashes | Basic Model | The Fool | Fickle Erica | Trancheuse | Kingdom Key
Soul Eater | Mage's Staff | Knight's Shield | Kingdom Key D
Zero Gear KHD.png Zero Gear Zero Gear KHD.png
Interdiction | Sharpshooter | Lindworm | Frozen Pride | Skysplitter | Book of Retribution | Lunatic | Eternal Flames | Arpeggio | Fair Game | Graceful Dahlia | Foudre | Kingdom Key
Oathkeeper | Two Become One | Oathkeeper/Oblivion | Dream Sword | Way to the Dawn | Kingdom Key D | Dream Rod | Dream Shield
Keyblades
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Key | Oathkeeper | Oblivion | Ultima Weapon | Kingdom Key D | Keyblade of Heart
Lady Luck | Olympia | Jungle King | Three Wishes | Pumpkinhead | Wishing Star | Crabclaw | Fairy Harp | Divine Rose | Spellbinder | Metal Chocobo | Lionheart | Diamond Dust | One-Winged Angel
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts II
Way to the Dawn | Destiny's Embrace | Stormfall | Ends of the Earth | Wayward Wind | Void Gear | No Name
Star Seeker | Hidden Dragon | Rumbling Rose | Hero's Crest | Monochrome | Mysterious Abyss | Follow the Wind | Wishing Lamp | Decisive Pumpkin | Circle of Life
Photon Debugger | Sweet Memories | Fatal Crest | Sleeping Lion | Guardian Soul | Gull Wing | Fenrir | Bond of Flame | Two Become One | Winner's Proof
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Missing Ache | Ominous Blight | Abaddon Plasma | Pain of Solitude | Sign of Innocence | Crown of Guilt | Abyssal Tide | Leviathan | True Light's Flight | Rejection of Fate | Midnight Roar
Glimpse of Darkness | Total Eclipse | Silent Dirge | Lunar Eclipse | Darker Than Dark | Astral Blast | Maverick Flare | Twilight Blaze | Omega Weapon | Umbrella | Aubade
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Zero/One
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Earthshaker | Darkgnaw | Chaos Ripper | Frolic Flame | Lost Memory | Rainfell | Brightcrest | Master's Defender | χ-blade
Treasure Trove | Stroke of Midnight | Fairy Stars | Victory Line | Mark of a Hero | Hyperdrive | Pixie Petal | Sweetstack | No Name (KHBBS) | Royal Radiance
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Young Xehanort's Keyblade | Bond of the Blaze | Combined Keyblade
Skull Noise | Guardian Bell | Dual Disc | Ferris Gear | Ocean's Rage | Knockout Punch | All for One | Counterpoint | Divewing | Sweet Dreams | Unbound | End of Pain
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts χ
Invi's Keyblade | Gula's Keyblade | Ira's Keyblade | Aced's Keyblade | Ava's Keyblade
Starlight | Moogle O' Glory | Bad Guy Breaker
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts III
Braveheart | Star Cluster | Replica Kingdom Key
Hero's Origin | Shooting Star | Favorite Deputy | Ever After | Happy Gear | Crystal Snow | Hunny Spout | Nano Gear | Wheel of Fate | Grand Chef | Classic Tone
Midnight Blue | Phantom Green | Dawn Till Dusk | Elemental Encoder | Advent Red | Dead of Night
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Keyblade
Other Keyblades introduced
Tower of Radiance and Shadow
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