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{{Game|358}}
|name=Guardian (World of Chaos)
{{Youmay|the Heartless|[[Dark Figure|Xehanort's guardian]]}}
|image=[[Image: Xehanort_Heartless.jpg|250px|center]]
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The '''Guardian''' is an [[Emblem Heartless]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''.


{{Youmay|Xehanort's Heartless's assistant Heartless|[[Guardian (358/2 Days) | the Heartless boss from 358/2 Days]]}}
==Design==
The Guardian is a large, dark grey, funnel-shaped, mechanical Heartless with a diamond-shaped opening in its front, exposing its glowing, yellow eyes. Two dark grey, diamond-shaped guns are mounted on either side of its body. Each of these guns sports a red, pyramidal spike on both of its ends. There is a black ring that acts somewhat like a {{w|gyroscope}} hovering around its base, despite not being directly connected to the Heartless. This ring bears a vague resemblance to the top half of the Nobody symbol. The Guardian has a red spike on the top of its head, and its Heartless emblem is just below the opening for its eyes.


The '''Guardian''' is an enemy that serves as a defender and a provider of in-battle support to [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]] in the first two battles against him in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''.
A "guardian" is a being that watches over or protects another. This may reference its similar appearance to the [[Surveillance Robot|Watcher]] Heartless, or, because of its greater power, the fact that it "guards" its weaker relatives.


==Story==
==Strategy==
[[Image:Guardian.gif|left]]Ansem had the power to project an unknown [[Heartless]] from behind his back. It served as a familiar to Ansem, and would do most of Ansem's attacking and defending when battling Sora. During the first two battles against Ansem, Ansem would yell "''Come, Guardian!''" before it threw itself in front of him as a shield, hence its unofficial name. Eventually, the Guardian was replaced with the [[World of Chaos]].
Guardians can be tricky to defeat during early missions in the game, but they become easier to destroy as Roxas levels up. They do not possess a lot of HP, so offensive magic and aerial combos are highly recommended. They have only one attack, shooting a single long-ranged laser in Roxas's direction. This tactic causes the Null Defense status effect, but it can be easily avoided through the use of Dodge Roll. They have a chance of dropping rare Shining Shards when defeated, but also appear with several Watchers in the first encounter with one. For this match, simply use aerial combos in order to eliminate the lesser Heartless before pursuing the Guardian.
The Guardian resurfaced during ''[[Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+]]'', when [[Riku]] took the form of Xehanort's Heartless to defeat Roxas in the World That Never Was. During this state, Riku loses control and the Guardian pummels Roxas senseless before Riku can stabilize his heart. It appears once again with Ansem in ''[[ Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'' in Riku's story, who assists Ansem in the final battle.
{{Atk-o|358}}
 
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Super Laser'''|スーパーレーザー|Sūpā Rēzā}}
==In Battle==
|{{AT|mag}} Nil
The Guardian can attach itself to [[Sora]] during the first two Ansem battles. It has the ability to sink into the floor and rise out in a burst of dark energy, similar to [[Cerberus]]' dark attack.  It can also fire disks, which appear to be like strike raid. When possessing Sora, the "Freeze" command appears frequently, replacing the "Attack" command.  Selecting "Freeze" causes the Guardian to hold Sora in place, allowing Ansem to attack the defenseless Sora.  It's better to attack when possible and heal when necessary; as the Guardian damages Sora occasionally when in possession.
|Null Defense (100%)
 
|0.93
==Similarities==
|X
 
|Charges up and fires a large laser directly in front of itself.
The Guardian has often been associated with the [[Shadow]], as it bares many resemblances to the [[Neoshadow]], possibly even inspiring its design. It is believed to be a Pureblood heartless, as it bears no emblem, and it is part of Xehanort's Heartless(as it appears to be his shadow).
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==Rumors==
As stated, the Guardian posses many similarities to the [[Neoshadow]] and is considered another form of it. It is unknown whether the Guardian is an actual part of Xehanort's Heartless or not, but this would seem likely, for when [[Sora]] changed into a [[Heartless]], his form was a [[Shadow]], of which the Guardian is believed to be another form. This theory is also supported by the fact that [[Riku]] was able to summon the Guardian in his fight against [[Roxas]], though this may only be a result to the possibility that [[Riku]] spent time with the [[Heartless]] when he was possessed by Xehanort's Heartless. If the Guardian was not connected to Xehanort's Heartless, it is possible it still exists. Some rumors also say that this could have possibly been Xehanort's Heartless form if he was not able to force himself into his orginal human form as a Heartless.


==See Also==
==Gallery==
*[[Xehanort's Heartless]]
<gallery>
*[[Darkside]]
Guardian (Portrait) KHD.png|Guardian's journal portrait in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
*[[World of Chaos]]
Guardian (Battle) Sprite KHD.png|Guardian's battle icon from the map.
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[[Category: Bosses]]
{{HeartlessDirectory}}
[[Category: Pureblood Heartless]]
[[Category: End of the World]]

Latest revision as of 14:29, 10 November 2024

This article is about the Heartless.
You may be looking for Xehanort's guardian.
Guardian

Guardian KHD.png

Japanese ガーディアン
Rōmaji Gādian

Type Emblem Heartless
Game Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Variations
Watcher
Destroyer
Themes Header.png

KHD tracks
Battle theme - Tension Rising
Guardian

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
These large flying drone Heartless fire a super laser that damages anything in its path, friend or foe.
Regular attacks will not stagger the Guardian. To disable its super laser, jolt it with Thunder.

TIP: Nil-based attacks like the super laser can null your defense, increasing the damage you take.

Mission HP EXP STR/DEF
Story Mode Mission Mode
11 232 697 4 18
20 232 4 18
59 232 697 8 18
Fire Blizzard Thunder Aero
x0.70 x0.80 x0.60 x0.92
Ignite Freeze Jolt Air-Toss
x0.40 x0.40 x1.80 x0
Defense Power Adjustment Heart Points
• Full Body: 1.55 22
Flinch? Bloom-Out?
X
Rewards

Missions 1-14
Moonstone (24%)
Missions 15-35
Aerial Tech (100%)
Missions 51-61
Shining Shard (100%)

Story Mode
Munny x30, HP prize (large) x2, HP prize (small) x4
Mission Mode
Munny x15, HP prize (large) x1, HP prize (small) x2
World(s)
Twilight Town

The Guardian is an Emblem Heartless that is found in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.

Design[edit]

The Guardian is a large, dark grey, funnel-shaped, mechanical Heartless with a diamond-shaped opening in its front, exposing its glowing, yellow eyes. Two dark grey, diamond-shaped guns are mounted on either side of its body. Each of these guns sports a red, pyramidal spike on both of its ends. There is a black ring that acts somewhat like a gyroscope hovering around its base, despite not being directly connected to the Heartless. This ring bears a vague resemblance to the top half of the Nobody symbol. The Guardian has a red spike on the top of its head, and its Heartless emblem is just below the opening for its eyes.

A "guardian" is a being that watches over or protects another. This may reference its similar appearance to the Watcher Heartless, or, because of its greater power, the fact that it "guards" its weaker relatives.

Strategy[edit]

Guardians can be tricky to defeat during early missions in the game, but they become easier to destroy as Roxas levels up. They do not possess a lot of HP, so offensive magic and aerial combos are highly recommended. They have only one attack, shooting a single long-ranged laser in Roxas's direction. This tactic causes the Null Defense status effect, but it can be easily avoided through the use of Dodge Roll. They have a chance of dropping rare Shining Shards when defeated, but also appear with several Watchers in the first encounter with one. For this match, simply use aerial combos in order to eliminate the lesser Heartless before pursuing the Guardian.

Technique Element Status Power Block?
Super Laser (スーパーレーザー Sūpā Rēzā?) Magic Command Nil Null Defense (100%) 0.93 X
Charges up and fires a large laser directly in front of itself.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Gallery[edit]