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  |name=Gigas Shadow
  |katakana=ギガントシャドウ
  |katakana=ギガントシャドウ
  |romaji=Giganto Shadou
  |romaji=Giganto Shadō
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  |fr=Ombre Géante
  |de=Giga-Schattenlurch
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  |image2=[[File:Gigas Shadow KHD.png|x247px]]
  |image2=[[File:Gigas Shadow KHD.png|x247px]]
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  |type=Pureblood Heartless
  |spec=Heartless
  |spec=Heartless
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|s3=Flower Rider
|s4=Gift Shadow
|s5=Lion Dancer
|s6=Unnamed branchees Heartless
|s7=Unnamed skirt Heartless
|s8=Unnamed boot Heartless
  |journalKH=A large Heartless similar to a Shadow. Like its predecessor, it's quite persistent and will chase its target around.<br>If it just does the littlest amount of damage to Sora, it will fade out of sheer happiness.
  |journalKH=A large Heartless similar to a Shadow. Like its predecessor, it's quite persistent and will chase its target around.<br>If it just does the littlest amount of damage to Sora, it will fade out of sheer happiness.
  |journal358=These large Pureblood Heartless take the Mega-Shadow attack pattern and add even more muscle.<br>The only way to knock them off guard is to deflect their tackles with a block.
  |journal358=These large Pureblood Heartless take the Mega-Shadow attack pattern and add even more muscle.<br>The only way to knock them off guard is to deflect their tackles with a block.
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  |KHMP1=12
  |KHMP1=12
  |KHMP2=49
  |KHMP2=49
  |KHEXP1=0<ref name="EXP">The Gigas Shadows only give EXP in the form of Tech Points. 50 EXP is obtained for deflection. Defeating the first Gigas Shadow yields 10 Tech Points, the second yields 20 Tech Points, and so on until the last one, which yields 70 Tech Points.</ref>
  |KHEXP1=<ref name="EXP">The Gigas Shadows only give EXP in the form of Tech Points. 50 EXP is obtained for deflection. Defeating the first Gigas Shadow yields 10 Tech Points, the second yields 20 Tech Points, and so on until the last one, which yields 70 Tech Points.</ref>
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  |KHgrav=x0.04<ref>x0.03 after rescuing Kairi.</ref>
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  |KHstop=x0.3<ref>x0.2 after rescuing Kairi.</ref>
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  |358DEF=1.15
  |358flinch=X
|358STUN=—
  |358M1=43
  |358M1=43
  |358LVL1=21
  |358LVL1=21
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  |358LVL3=21
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  |358LVL4=13
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  |358M6=83
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  |358LVL6=40
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  |358M7=89
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  |358LVL7=40
|358M8=90
|358LVL8=40
|358partdef1=1.15
  |358fire=x2.93
  |358fire=x2.93
  |358bliz=x3.20
  |358bliz=x3.20
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  |358reward6=Megalixir Recipe (30%)
  |358reward6=Megalixir Recipe (30%)
  |358world=Beast's Castle, Wonderland, Twilight Town, Agrabah
  |358world=Beast's Castle, Wonderland, Twilight Town, Agrabah
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|DRslv1=54|DRsbp1=573
|DRep2=Episode 7
|DRslv2=54|DRsbp2=573
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|DRwrank1=★★★★|DRwlv1=54|DRwbp1=573
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|DRtper3=1, 3, 5
|DRtlv3=54|DRtbp3=573
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|DRsleep=Resist
|DRfire=Weak
|DRlight=Weak
|DRattack=Physical + STR Down
|DRpass1=HP +1
|DRpass2=HP +1
|DRpass3=Strength +1
|DRpass4=HP +1
|358battlename=Tension Rising
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|MOMground1=Ability
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The '''Gigas Shadow''' is a Pureblood [[Heartless]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' and [[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days|''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'']].
The '''Gigas Shadow''' is a [[Pureblood Heartless]] introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''.


==Design==
==Design==
A Gigas Shadow has a vaguely humanoid body structure. It has a round, spherical head with circular, glowing yellow eyes. It also has two long, twisted antennae sprouting out of the top of its head. Each of its hands has three clawed fingers, and its feet are large and lack any distinguishable digits. With the exception of its eyes, this Heartless's body is completely pitch-black. The Gigas Shadow is identical to the basic [[Shadow]] and [[Mega-Shadow]] Heartless, but is much larger than either of its two relatives. In ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', they are simply normal sized Shadows that gradually grow to their limit, possibly a reference to Sora's use of the shrinking potion.
A Gigas Shadow has a vaguely humanoid body structure. It has a round, spherical head with circular, glowing yellow eyes. It also has two long, twisted antennae sprouting out of the top of its head. Each of its hands has three clawed fingers, and its feet are large and lack any distinguishable digits. With the exception of its eyes, this Heartless's body is completely pitch-black. The Gigas Shadow is practically identical to the basic [[Shadow]] and [[Mega-Shadow]] Heartless, but is much larger than either of its two relatives.


The Gigas Shadow's name refers to its massive size—"gigas" is a Latin word meaning "giant"—it is otherwise identical to the appearance of a normal Shadow.
In ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', they are simply normal sized Shadows that gradually grow to their limit, possibly a reference to [[Sora]]'s use of the shrinking potion. However, in ''Kingdom Hearts χ'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road'', they appear as a larger and chubbier version of the Shadow, having a slightly larger head proportionally, fatter antenna and limbs, and a rounder belly.
 
The Gigas Shadow's name refers to its massive size—"gigas" is a Greek word meaning "giant"—it is otherwise identical to the appearance of a normal Shadow.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
===''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''===
Gigas Shadows only appear after three waves of Shadows have been defeated in the [[Bizarre Room]]. They attack the same way normal Shadows do, but they do not become flat and move along floors. They are large and have much more [[HP]] than other Heartless in the area. They can quickly surround and swipe at Sora, but this can be avoided by moving into a corner on an elevated surface where only a few Gigas Shadows can attack at once. If a Gigas Shadow manages to strike Sora, even just once, it will escape the fight, reducing the odds of winning a [[Fury Stone]].


===''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''===
Using [[Dumbo]] will prevent the Gigas Shadows from escaping, though he does little damage. [[Aeroga]] and the slightly less effective [[Aerora]] can also be used to deflect oncoming attacks. Long-range techniques, like [[Blizzaga]] and [[Strike Raid]], can deal damage while keeping Sora away from the Gigas Shadows. Alternately, cast [[Stopga]] to freeze the Gigas Shadows and attack them with Sonic Blade or Strike Raid.
Gigas Shadows only appear after three waves of Shadows have been defeated in the Bizarre Room. They attack the same way normal
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Shadows do with the exception that they do not become flat and move along floors. They are large and have much more HP than other Heartless in the area. They can quickly surround and swipe at Sora but this can be avoided by moving into a corner on an elevated surface where only a few Gigas Shadows can attack at once. If a Gigas Shadow manages to strike Sora, even just once, it will escape the fight, reducing the odds of winning a rare Synthesis material.
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Scratch Attack'''|ひっかき攻撃|<br>Hikkaki Kōgeki}}|None|Before rescue: 1<br>After rescue: 10|2|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 40)|Scratches with its right hand.}}
Using Dumbo will prevent the Gigas Shadows from escaping. Aeroga can also be used to deflect oncoming attacks, or using Sonic Blade to strike them without getting hit by oncoming attackers.
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Scratch Wild Dance'''|ひっかき乱舞|<br>Hikkaki Ranbu}}|None|Before rescue: 1<br>After rescue: 10|6|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 90)|Scratches continuously with both hands.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Jump Attack'''|ジャンプ攻撃|<br>Janpu Kōgeki}}|None|Before rescue: 1<br>After rescue: 10|4|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 40)|Scratches while jumping.}}
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===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Gigas Shadows are relatively easy to defeat. They are only capable of a claw attack, a jump attack, and becoming flat and moving along the floor. The easiest way is to block their attacks. Blocking a claw attack will do nothing but blocking a jump attack will stun them temporarily, giving you time to do a combo. Repeat this enough times and the Heartless will fall easily.
Gigas Shadows are relatively easy to defeat. They are only capable of a claw attack, a jump attack, and becoming flat and moving along the floor. Blocking a claw attack will do nothing, but [[block]]ing a jump attack will [[stun]] them temporarily, giving [[Roxas]] time to do a combo. Repeat this enough times and the Heartless will fall easily.
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{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Scratch Attack'''|ひっかき攻撃|<br>Hikkaki Kōgeki}}
|{{AT|att}} —
|—
|0.98
|△
|Scratches at the target.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Jumping Scratch Attack'''|とびつきひっか攻撃|<br>Tobitsuki Hikka Kōgeki}}
|{{AT|att}} —
|—
|1.82
|△
|Jumps at the target while scratching.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Body Attack'''|ボディアタック|<br>Bodi Atakku}}
|{{AT|att}} Space
|Shoe-glue (100%)
|2.11
|◯
|Spreads its body and jumps at the target.
}}
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==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Final Mix enemies]]

Latest revision as of 11:12, 24 August 2024

Gigas Shadow

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the Gigas Shadow (ギガントシャドウ, Giganto Shadou?) Heartless from the 2016 Shadow event.

Japanese ギガントシャドウ
Rōmaji Giganto Shadō
Translation Gigant Shadow

Type Pureblood Heartless
Games Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Hearts χ
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Variations
• Shadow
• Mega-Shadow
• Flower Rider
• Gift Shadow
• Lion Dancer
• Rodeo Rider
• Candy Apple
• Poison Apple
• Shadow Witch
• Shadow Magician
• Flappy Rider
Themes Header.png

KHD tracks
Battle theme - Tension Rising
Gigas Shadow

Kingdom Hearts
A large Heartless similar to a Shadow. Like its predecessor, it's quite persistent and will chase its target around.
If it just does the littlest amount of damage to Sora, it will fade out of sheer happiness.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
These large Pureblood Heartless take the Mega-Shadow attack pattern and add even more muscle.
The only way to knock them off guard is to deflect their tackles with a block.

HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue 150 9 9 12 [1]
After rescue 300 35 27 49 [1]
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x0.49 x0.5 x0.5
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x0.04[2] x0.3[3] x0.5 x0.5
Rewards
One defeated
(1) Munny x5, Lucid Shard (10%)

Two defeated
(1) Munny x10, Lucid Shard (20%)

Three defeated
(15) MP prize x5, (1) Munny x15, Lucid Shard (35%), Fury Stone (10%)

Four defeated
(15) MP prize x10, (1) Munny x20, Lucid Shard (50%), Fury Stone (20%)

Five defeated
(15) MP prize x15, (1) Munny x25, Lucid Shard (100%), Fury Stone (35%)

Six defeated
(15) MP prize x20, (1) Munny x25, (20) Munny x3, Lucid Shard (100%), Fury Stone (50%)

Seven defeated
(15) MP prize x20, (1) Munny x25, (20) Munny x3, Lucid Shard (100%), Fury Stone (100%), Fury Stone (100%)
World(s)
Wonderland
Mission HP EXP STR/DEF
Story Mode Mission Mode
43 1098 3294 8 38
44 801 2403 8 21
55 1098 3294 10 38
63 882 — 13 26
63 — 3294 13 38
83 1611 4833 36 66
89 1611 4833 48 66
90 1611 4833 57 66
Fire Blizzard Thunder Aero
x2.93 x3.20 x1.20 x3.40
Ignite Freeze Jolt Air-Toss
x0.40 x0.40 x0.40 x0.40
Defense Power Adjustment Heart Points
• Full Body: 1.15 —
Flinch? Bloom-Out?
X X
Rewards

Missions 36-50
Elixir Recipe (30%)
Missions 51-61
Elixir Recipe (30%)
Missions 62-72
Combo Tech++ (45%)
Missions 73-93
Megalixir Recipe (30%)

Story Mode
Munny x26, HP prize (large) x3, HP prize (small) x3
Mission Mode
Munny x13, HP prize (large) x2, HP prize (small) x2
World(s)
Beast's Castle, Wonderland, Twilight Town, Agrabah
Episode LV BP
Episode 3 54 573
Episode 7 54 573
Physical Magic
Normal Normal
Non-element Fire Water
Normal Weak Normal
Lightning Wind Light Darkness
Resist Normal Weak Normal
Poison Sleep Paralysis Blind
Normal Resist Normal Normal
Attack Physical + STR Down
Stats —
Bonus —
Passive Effects
Defeat 1 HP +1
Defeat 10 HP +1
Defeat 100 Strength +1
Defeat 1000 HP +1
World Rank LV BP
Agrabah ★★★★ 54 573
Wonderland ★★★★ 54 573
Physical Magic
Normal Normal
Non-element Fire Water
Normal Weak Normal
Lightning Wind Light Darkness
Resist Normal Weak Normal
Poison Sleep Paralysis Blind
Normal Resist Normal Normal
Attack Physical + STR Down
Stats —
Bonus —
Passive Effects
Defeat 1 HP +1
Defeat 10 HP +1
Defeat 100 Strength +1
Defeat 1000 HP +1
Event LV BP
Daily Challenge 10 40
Physical Magic
Normal Normal
Non-element Fire Water
Normal Weak Normal
Lightning Wind Light Darkness
Resist Normal Weak Normal
Poison Sleep Paralysis Blind
Normal Resist Normal Normal
Attack Physical + STR Down
Stats —
Bonus —
Passive Effects
Defeat 1 HP +1
Defeat 10 HP +1
Defeat 100 Strength +1
Defeat 1000 HP +1
Floor Time Period LV BP
31-49 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 54 573
50 1, 3, 5 54 573
70 1, 3, 5 54 573
1: 01/25/21 – 02/07/21  2: 02/15/21 – 02/28/21
3: 03/08/21 – 03/21/21  4: 03/28/21 – 04/11/21
5: 04/19/21 – 04/25/21
Physical Magic
Normal Normal
Non-element Fire Water
Normal Weak Normal
Lightning Wind Light Darkness
Resist Normal Weak Normal
Poison Sleep Paralysis Blind
Normal Resist Normal Normal
Attack Physical + STR Down
Stats —
Bonus —
Passive Effects
Defeat 1 HP +1
Defeat 10 HP +1
Defeat 100 Strength +1
Defeat 1000 HP +1
Attack Strong
Type
Ground Ability
Music Stages
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The Gigas Shadow is a Pureblood Heartless introduced in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix.

Design[edit]

A Gigas Shadow has a vaguely humanoid body structure. It has a round, spherical head with circular, glowing yellow eyes. It also has two long, twisted antennae sprouting out of the top of its head. Each of its hands has three clawed fingers, and its feet are large and lack any distinguishable digits. With the exception of its eyes, this Heartless's body is completely pitch-black. The Gigas Shadow is practically identical to the basic Shadow and Mega-Shadow Heartless, but is much larger than either of its two relatives.

In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, they are simply normal sized Shadows that gradually grow to their limit, possibly a reference to Sora's use of the shrinking potion. However, in Kingdom Hearts χ and Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, they appear as a larger and chubbier version of the Shadow, having a slightly larger head proportionally, fatter antenna and limbs, and a rounder belly.

The Gigas Shadow's name refers to its massive size—"gigas" is a Greek word meaning "giant"—it is otherwise identical to the appearance of a normal Shadow.

Strategy[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix[edit]

Gigas Shadows only appear after three waves of Shadows have been defeated in the Bizarre Room. They attack the same way normal Shadows do, but they do not become flat and move along floors. They are large and have much more HP than other Heartless in the area. They can quickly surround and swipe at Sora, but this can be avoided by moving into a corner on an elevated surface where only a few Gigas Shadows can attack at once. If a Gigas Shadow manages to strike Sora, even just once, it will escape the fight, reducing the odds of winning a Fury Stone.

Using Dumbo will prevent the Gigas Shadows from escaping, though he does little damage. Aeroga and the slightly less effective Aerora can also be used to deflect oncoming attacks. Long-range techniques, like Blizzaga and Strike Raid, can deal damage while keeping Sora away from the Gigas Shadows. Alternately, cast Stopga to freeze the Gigas Shadows and attack them with Sonic Blade or Strike Raid.

Technique Element Tech Power Bonus Guard?
Scratch Attack (ひっかき攻撃
Hikkaki Kōgeki?) 		None Before rescue: 1
After rescue: 10 		2 Repellable
(Recoil: 40)
Scratches with its right hand.
Scratch Wild Dance (ひっかき乱舞
Hikkaki Ranbu?) 		None Before rescue: 1
After rescue: 10 		6 Repellable
(Recoil: 90)
Scratches continuously with both hands.
Jump Attack (ジャンプ攻撃
Janpu Kōgeki?) 		None Before rescue: 1
After rescue: 10 		4 Repellable
(Recoil: 40)
Scratches while jumping.
Guard: Repellable = Can be blocked and interruptedSymbol - Crown.png; Returnable = Can be blocked and deflected backSymbol - Crown.png; Preventable = Blockable by Goofy's shield only.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

Gigas Shadows are relatively easy to defeat. They are only capable of a claw attack, a jump attack, and becoming flat and moving along the floor. Blocking a claw attack will do nothing, but blocking a jump attack will stun them temporarily, giving Roxas time to do a combo. Repeat this enough times and the Heartless will fall easily.

Technique Element Status Power Block?
Scratch Attack (ひっかき攻撃
Hikkaki Kōgeki?) 		Attack Command — — 0.98 △
Scratches at the target.
Jumping Scratch Attack (とびつきひっか攻撃
Tobitsuki Hikka Kōgeki?) 		Attack Command — — 1.82 △
Jumps at the target while scratching.
Body Attack (ボディアタック
Bodi Atakku?) 		Attack Command Space Shoe-glue (100%) 2.11 ◯
Spreads its body and jumps at the target.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ a b The Gigas Shadows only give EXP in the form of Tech Points. 50 EXP is obtained for deflection. Defeating the first Gigas Shadow yields 10 Tech Points, the second yields 20 Tech Points, and so on until the last one, which yields 70 Tech Points.
  2. ^ x0.03 after rescuing Kairi.
  3. ^ x0.2 after rescuing Kairi.
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