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The {{nihongo|'''Oathkeeper'''|約束のお守り|Yakusoku no Omamori|lit. "Oath's Charm"}} is a [[Keychain]] for [[Kingdom Key|Sora's Keyblade]] which appears in  ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''. It also appears as half of [[Roxas]]'s dual set of Keyblades alongside the [[Oblivion]], and was transformed from his original Kingdom Key after he absorbed [[Xion]]. Fundamentally, the Oathkeeper is symbolic of Sora's memories of [[Kairi]].<ref name="Famitsu">'''''Famitsu'' Interview'''; '''Nomura''': "The Keyblades the boy who knows Sora is holding are the Oathkeeper and Oblivion from the first game. The precious "Oathkeeper", which [[Sora]] received from Kairi. The jet-black Keyblade, symbolic of [[Riku]]. / The Oblivion, at first, was called Riku's Keyblade. The boy who has the Keyblades from Riku (darkness) and Kairi (light)......Who is he!?"</ref>
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The '''Oathkeeper''' is a [[Keychain]] for [[Kingdom Key|Sora's Keyblade]] introduced in  ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It also appears as half of [[Roxas]]'s [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion|dual set]] of Keyblades alongside the [[Oblivion]], and was transformed from his original Kingdom Key after [[Xion]] returned to Sora. The Oathkeeper is symbolic of Sora's memories of [[Kairi]].<ref>'''''{{w|Weekly Famitsu}}'''''<!--If anyone knows which volume issue and page this is, please add it-->, '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The Keyblades the boy who knows Sora is holding are the Oathkeeper and Oblivion from the first game. The precious "Oathkeeper", which Sora received from Kairi. The jet-black Keyblade, symbolic of Riku. The Oblivion, at first, was called Riku's Keyblade. The boy who has the Keyblades from Riku (darkness) and Kairi (light)... Who is he!?" [https://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-showcases-Kingdom-Hearts-HD-2-8-Nomura-interview-released-8108 Translation via KHInsider].</ref>
 
==Development==
Originally, the Oathkeeper was meant to have a [[paopu fruit]] as the Keychain's token.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania#Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "In the early stages we called it the "Kairi Keyblade," and I was envisioning giving it a paopu fruit keychain." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/A-Look-Back-KINGDOM-HEARTS-Ultimania-Gallery-Comments-Part-1-15519 Translation via goldpanner].</ref>
 
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
The Oathkeeper is formed when Sora uses Kairi's [[Wayfinder]] as a Keychain. After rescuing her from [[Hollow Bastion]], Kairi gives him the charm for luck in the [[Secret Waterway]] in [[Traverse Town]].


The Oathkeeper is formed when Sora uses Kairi's [[Wayfinder]] as a Keychain. After rescuing her from [[Hollow Bastion]] in ''Kingdom Hearts'', Kairi gives him the charm for luck in the [[Traverse Town#Secret Waterway|Secret Waterway]] in [[Traverse Town]]. When Sora enters [[Castle Oblivion]] in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', [[Naminé]] rewrites Sora's memories, replacing Kairi's Lucky Charm with what appears to be a trinket from herself. After Sora defeats the [[Darkside]] at [[Destiny Islands]] and speaks with Naminé, she reveals the truth, and the illusion is dispelled. Although Sora continued to possess the Lucky Charm throughout ''Kingdom Hearts II'', he is not able to use the Oathkeeper until he returns to [[Twilight Town]] and learns where Kairi had been taken. In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', Data-Sora obtains the Oathkeeper Keychain after he fought a [[Data Roxas (Boss)|hooded boy]] and learns the truth behind the mysterious message that appears on Jimminy's first journal.  
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
When Sora enters [[Castle Oblivion]], [[Naminé]] rewrites Sora's memories, replacing Kairi's Lucky Charm with what appears to be a trinket from herself. After Sora defeats the [[Darkside]] at [[Destiny Islands]] and speaks with Naminé, she reveals the truth, and the illusion is dispelled. He then obtains the first Oathkeeper card afterwards.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
Although Sora continued to possess the Lucky Charm after awakening from his hibernation, he is not able to use the Oathkeeper until he returns to [[Twilight Town]] and learns where Kairi had been taken.


==Design==
==Design==
The Oathkeeper's shaft displays two hearts, and its handle bears two angel wings, contrasting the bat wings that comprise Oblivion's handle. The teeth are fashioned in the shape of the Kanji for "light" (光), corresponding to the Oblivion's kanji for "darkness". Its Keychain token is Kairi's Wayfinder, a star sewn together from [[Thalassa Shell]]s. In Castle Oblivion, it is replaced by Naminé's trinket until the illusion over Sora's Thalassa Charm breaks. When it is summoned by the user, Oathkeeper emerges in a bright, yellowish-white light.
The Oathkeeper's shaft displays two hearts, and its handle bears two angel wings, contrasting the bat wings that comprise Oblivion's handle. The teeth are fashioned in the shape of the Kanji for "light" (光), corresponding to the Oblivion's kanji for "darkness". Its Keychain token is Kairi's Wayfinder, a star sewn together from [[Thalassa Shell]]s. In Castle Oblivion, it is replaced by Naminé's trinket until the illusion over Sora's Thalassa charm breaks.  


==Other Appearances==
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the two white points in the teeth of the blade are now darkened. The heart shape next to it is now bigger and level with the teeth. The angel wings making the guard are now yellow and blue, matching the teeth. The heart shape at the bottom of the blade is now hollow.
 
When the Oathkeeper is summoned in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', it emerges in a bright, yellowish-white light. When summoned in ''Kingdom Hearts III'', it appears in sparklingly light and feathers.
 
The Oathkeeper's English name stems from its Keychain, Kairi's Wayfinder, being a reminder of Sora's promise to her. Its Japanese name, "Promise's Charm," also reflects this status.
 
==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
In the intro of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Roxas is shown dual wielding the Oathkeeper and Oblivion against Axel; Riku also wields the Oblivion against Xemnas, while Sora uses the Oathkeeper.
 
===''Play Arts Figures''===
A limited edition Oathkeeper was released with four other Keyblades in a special ''[[Play Arts Figures]]'' accessory set, ''[[Play Arts Figures#Play Arts Arms|Play Arts Arms]]''.
A limited edition Oathkeeper was released with four other Keyblades in a special ''[[Play Arts Figures]]'' accessory set, ''[[Play Arts Figures#Play Arts Arms|Play Arts Arms]]''.
===''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''===
[[File:Oathkeeper FFBE.png|left|40px]]
In ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'', the Oathkeeper is a Sword equippable by Sora and Sora (KHIII). It grants the Keyblade of Light passive ability. It is obtained as Sora (KHIII)'s Trust Master Reward.
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The Oathkeeper has a decent reach and is well-balanced in ''Kingdom Hearts''; Oathkeeper is a good substitute for the [[Lionheart]], in case the player hasn't been able, or didn't want, to defeat [[Cloud]] and [[Leon]] in the [[Hades Cup]]. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', its ability of Form Boost makes it much more useful for leveling Sora's [[Drive Form]]s, rather than for regular battle. In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the Oathkeeper's combos are the exact same as the [[Two Become One]] Keyblade. In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', Oathkeeper's second finisher is very similar to [[Limit Form]]'s Zantetsuken finisher.
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the Oathkeeper has a decent reach and is well-balanced, making it an acceptable substitute for the [[Lionheart]].
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', its ability of Form Boost makes it much more useful for leveling Sora's [[Drive Form]]s, rather than for regular battle.
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', this Keyblade's ground combo begins with a thrust forward, followed by a diagonal vertical strike from the right side, and continues with a lightning-fast rush consisting of a horizontal slash left, the same slash right, and a vertical downward slash and ending with a jump back and a rushing diagonal spinning slash. Pressing {{button|dsy}} after the first upward slash will trigger a jump into the air and a slightly angled spinning slash. The aerial combo is a rush forward and two downward spinning slashes from either side.
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==Notes and References==
In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the Oathkeeper's Clock abilities are the best defensive abilities among all the Keychains in the game.
{{reflist|1}}
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the Oathkeeper has balanced magic and strength stats, and along with its [[MP Converter]] ability the Oathkeeper is slightly more geared towards magic than its counterpart the Oblivion.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Oathkeeper (Art).png|Concept art of the Oathkeeper.
</gallery>
 
==Notes and references==
{{reflist}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Oblivion]]
*[[Oathkeeper & Oblivion]]
*[[Oathkeeper & Oblivion]]
*[[Two Become One]]
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{{ZeroGear}}
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[[de:Sternentreue]]
[[fr:Tendre Promesse]]

Latest revision as of 19:08, 5 January 2025

Kingdom Hearts
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
"Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon power. Capable of dealing a string of critical blows."
Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KH.png
Japanese 約束のお守り
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori
Translation Promise's Charm
Stats
Strength MP Length
+9 +1 Medium
Crit. Rate Crit. Bonus Recoil
x2 +0 1
Obtained
Speak to Kairi in the Secret Waterway after rescuing her.

The Oathkeeper is a Keychain for Sora's Keyblade introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It also appears as half of Roxas's dual set of Keyblades alongside the Oblivion, and was transformed from his original Kingdom Key after Xion returned to Sora. The Oathkeeper is symbolic of Sora's memories of Kairi.[1]

Development[edit]

Originally, the Oathkeeper was meant to have a paopu fruit as the Keychain's token.[2]

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

The Oathkeeper is formed when Sora uses Kairi's Wayfinder as a Keychain. After rescuing her from Hollow Bastion, Kairi gives him the charm for luck in the Secret Waterway in Traverse Town.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

When Sora enters Castle Oblivion, Naminé rewrites Sora's memories, replacing Kairi's Lucky Charm with what appears to be a trinket from herself. After Sora defeats the Darkside at Destiny Islands and speaks with Naminé, she reveals the truth, and the illusion is dispelled. He then obtains the first Oathkeeper card afterwards.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

Although Sora continued to possess the Lucky Charm after awakening from his hibernation, he is not able to use the Oathkeeper until he returns to Twilight Town and learns where Kairi had been taken.

Design[edit]

The Oathkeeper's shaft displays two hearts, and its handle bears two angel wings, contrasting the bat wings that comprise Oblivion's handle. The teeth are fashioned in the shape of the Kanji for "light" (光), corresponding to the Oblivion's kanji for "darkness". Its Keychain token is Kairi's Wayfinder, a star sewn together from Thalassa Shells. In Castle Oblivion, it is replaced by Naminé's trinket until the illusion over Sora's Thalassa charm breaks.

In Kingdom Hearts III, the two white points in the teeth of the blade are now darkened. The heart shape next to it is now bigger and level with the teeth. The angel wings making the guard are now yellow and blue, matching the teeth. The heart shape at the bottom of the blade is now hollow.

When the Oathkeeper is summoned in Kingdom Hearts II, it emerges in a bright, yellowish-white light. When summoned in Kingdom Hearts III, it appears in sparklingly light and feathers.

The Oathkeeper's English name stems from its Keychain, Kairi's Wayfinder, being a reminder of Sora's promise to her. Its Japanese name, "Promise's Charm," also reflects this status.

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

In the intro of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Roxas is shown dual wielding the Oathkeeper and Oblivion against Axel; Riku also wields the Oblivion against Xemnas, while Sora uses the Oathkeeper.

Play Arts Figures[edit]

A limited edition Oathkeeper was released with four other Keyblades in a special Play Arts Figures accessory set, Play Arts Arms.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[edit]

Image from FFBE

In Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, the Oathkeeper is a Sword equippable by Sora and Sora (KHIII). It grants the Keyblade of Light passive ability. It is obtained as Sora (KHIII)'s Trust Master Reward.

Gameplay[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts, the Oathkeeper has a decent reach and is well-balanced, making it an acceptable substitute for the Lionheart.

In Kingdom Hearts II, its ability of Form Boost makes it much more useful for leveling Sora's Drive Forms, rather than for regular battle.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, this Keyblade's ground combo begins with a thrust forward, followed by a diagonal vertical strike from the right side, and continues with a lightning-fast rush consisting of a horizontal slash left, the same slash right, and a vertical downward slash and ending with a jump back and a rushing diagonal spinning slash. Pressing Y after the first upward slash will trigger a jump into the air and a slightly angled spinning slash. The aerial combo is a rush forward and two downward spinning slashes from either side.

Combos
Ground
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Ground) Thrust
Hit 1 0.88 X X X
(Ground) Upswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X
(Air) Spin Knockdown
Hit 1 1.5 X
(Ground) 3 Continuous Swings
Hit 1 0.5 X X X
Hit 2 0.5 X X X
Hit 3 1.5 X
(Ground) Rush Spin Upswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X
(Ground) Jump Rush Upswing
Hit 1 1.5


Air
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Air) Spin Upswing
Hit 1 0.88 X X X
(Air) Spin Knockdown
Hit 1 1.5


In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, the Oathkeeper's Clock abilities are the best defensive abilities among all the Keychains in the game.

In Kingdom Hearts III, the Oathkeeper has balanced magic and strength stats, and along with its MP Converter ability the Oathkeeper is slightly more geared towards magic than its counterpart the Oblivion.

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Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Weekly Famitsu, Tetsuya Nomura: "The Keyblades the boy who knows Sora is holding are the Oathkeeper and Oblivion from the first game. The precious "Oathkeeper", which Sora received from Kairi. The jet-black Keyblade, symbolic of Riku. The Oblivion, at first, was called Riku's Keyblade. The boy who has the Keyblades from Riku (darkness) and Kairi (light)... Who is he!?" Translation via KHInsider.
  2. ^ Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, Tetsuya Nomura: "In the early stages we called it the "Kairi Keyblade," and I was envisioning giving it a paopu fruit keychain." Translation via goldpanner.

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