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The '''Vanitas Remnant'''<!--incorrectly named as "Vanitas's Lingering Spirit" in the Bradygames guide--> makes its first and only appearance as a secret, optional boss in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. After the player clears the [[Final Episode]], a crest similar to an [[Absent Silhouette]] portal will appear in the Badlands area of the [[Keyblade Graveyard]]. Simply approach the portal and select the "That's a danger I'm willing to face" option to initiate the battle. Defeating the Vanitas Remnant earns the player a Secret Gem in the Japanese version of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', and the [[Void Gear]] in the North American, PAL, and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix|Final Mix]]'' versions. The Vanitas Remnant also must be challenged if the player wishes to challenge the even more powerful [[Young Xehanort|Unknown]]. However, the player can simply unlock, and not defeat the Vanitas Remnant, and still be able to challenge the Unknown.
The '''Vanitas Remnant''', also called '''Vanitas's lingering spirit''', is an [[Unversed]] that serves as a secret boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. It can be fought in the Badlands area of the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] after the player clears the [[Final Episode]]. True to its name, it is a physical manifestation of the remnants of [[Vanitas]]'s thoughts, feelings, and will.
 
Defeating the Vanitas Remnant in the Japanese version of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' earns the player a Secret Gem. In the international version and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'', defeating this boss unlocks the [[Void Gear]] and allows the {{ns|Game|Young Xehanort|Unknown}} to be challenged.<ref name="Dengeki">''[http://www.ff-reunion.net/kh/2010/06/25/khbbs_dengeki_nomura_interview KHBBS: Dengeki PS—Nomura Interview, North American Edition Voice Actors and Added Elements]''</ref>


==Story==
==Story==
[[Terra]], [[Ventus]], and [[Aqua]] separately return to the Badlands to find a mysterious sphere of dark energy hovering in the air. They each accept the challenge it presents, and the Vanitas Remnant then takes shape before them from another sphere of dark energy, much like the true Vanitas did during his creation, before drawing its Void Gear and attacking. After the Remnant's defeat, it transforms back into the dark energy sphere from which it originally spawned and vanishes.
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[Terra]], [[Ventus]], and [[Aqua]] return on separate occasions to the Badlands, where they find a mysterious sphere of dark energy hovering in front of a nearby rock formation. The [[Keyblade]] wielders accept the challenge the energy sphere offers, and the Vanitas Remnant takes shape before them, just like when the real Vanitas did when he was born. The Unversed attacks, and after its defeat, it disappears back into the darkness.


==Design==
==Design==
The Vanitas Remnant, true to its name, is a palette swap of the helmeted [[Vanitas]]. Its smooth helmet is completely black with an Unversed insignia emblazoned on it. Its torso and legs are covered by a black bodysuit reminiscent of Riku's Dark Mode, with faintly glowing white highlights on the chest. The material over its arms shifts in color from black to grey to white, before shifting to black again on the palms of its hands. Its boots are white with black soles. It also wears a white, skirt-like garment with black tips around its waist, held up by several grey straps.  
The Vanitas Remnant is a black-and-white version of the real Vanitas. It wears a black and white bodysuit, white boots with black soles, a white half-skirt that has torn, black tips and is held in place by three grey straps, and a smooth, black helmet that bears the Unversed insignia. It wields a monochrome version of Vanitas's [[Void Gear]].


The crest that must be approached by the player to begin the battle has a very similar appearance to an Absent Silhouette portal, varying shades of purple in coloration with shards of black, rock-like material floating around it. The symbol appearing on the crest displays two halves of a gear which join to form an "S", the [[Keychain]] of the Void Gear Keyblade, both Vanitas and his Remnant's primary weapon.
The portal from which the Vanitas Remnant emerges from is purple in coloration and has fragments of black rocklike material floating around it. The symbol that appears in the portal's center resembles the [[Keychain]] of the Void Gear Keyblade.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
If any type of "Cure" command is used where Vanitas can see it, he will copy the player and heal himself. As such, the player should only use recovery items like Potions to heal.
[[File:Versus Vanitas Remnant KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Vanitas Remnant engages in combat in the Keyblade Graveyard.]]
D-Links cannot be used in this battle. For all characters, dodging often is key to winning the fight.
Terra, Ventus, and Aqua cannot use [[D-Link]]s against the Vanitas Remnant. However, they still have access to [[Command Style]]s and Shotlocks. While the Vanitas Remnant will avoid most of the damage Shotlocks cause, the brief invulnerability these techniques grant makes them useful for enduring the boss's attacks. For maximum efficiency, the protagonists' equipped Shotlocks should be at their highest levels.  


===Terra===
Depending on the approach to this battle the player wishes to take, their Keyblade of choice will vary. Keyblades with a high Strength stat are best used if one intends to fight the Vanitas Remnant using [[Aerial Slam]]. Magic-oriented Keyblades, meanwhile, are recommended if one plans to use [[Tornado]] or [[Seeker Mine]].  
While he has strength on his side, Terra is hampered by his poor dodging ability and slow speed overall, which can be dangerous when pitted against the extremely fast Remnant. It is recommended that the player fill their Command Deck with the fastest of attacks, as well as at least two sets of Potions and either a high-leveled Mine Square or Mine Shield. All three levels of the HP Boost ability, as well as both Second Chance and Once More, should be equipped as well. The player's choice in Keyblades does not matter, but Chaos Ripper is recommended for the best performance in physical damage. While not necessary for victory, the player lastly may wish to fully level up Terra's combo finisher to the point where Demolition has been unlocked.  


At the start of the battle, the Vanitas Remnant will encase himself within a dark orb, from which seven shadow replicas of the Remnant will spawn, immune to all damage until the resulting combo has ended. The player should immediately use Slide when the shadow replicas are close to the player to avoid them, and not use Sonic Impacts as these do not provide invincibility and have a large lag time before and after use. The seven shadow replicas that spawn from within the orb and travel to Terra's location perform a downward or sideways swing (each hit has a 100% chance of dealing the Blind status condition), then there is a finishing lunge performed by the true Remnant. The player can delay or even prevent this attack's execution by attempting to strike the boss with the Keyblade or a long-ranged, fast-paced attack like Thunder Surge, or if they have enough time, they can activate a max-locked Shotlock in order to be invulnerable for the duration of the attack, though it's possible for Vanitas to attack as soon as the Shotlock ends. If either of these miss, Slide multiple times to avoid the boss's countering χ-blade combo, two-hit slash, or upward fireball strike. If it hits, do not get cocky, as the Vanitas Remnant will attempt a downward counter attack.
Terra, Ventus, and Aqua should rely on the most basic forms of their respective dodging techniques when fighting the Vanitas Remnant, as their more offensive versions do not grant the same windows of invincibility. Since the boss can cast [[Curaga]] if the protagonists use Cure or [[Group Cure]] spells, the protagonists should use [[Potion]]s or techniques such as [[Heal Strike]], [[Renewal Block]], and [[Renewal Barrier]] to recover HP.


A majority of the battle will be spent avoiding the boss's fast-paced and seemingly endless chains of attacks. If the Remnant rushes at Terra and spawns several dark crystals that will rush at him from both sides after a certain period of time, Slide to the boss's position after he spawns the crystals (where he'll be open to attack) and lay a Mine Square or Mine Shield. As the boss runs towards Terra or performs his teleporting slash combo, there is a strong chance that he'll blunder into the Mines and take large quantities of damage. The player also may use this opening to perform a few hits with the Keyblade, but be prepared to face any counter attacks from the boss. Slide to avoid the boss's rush combo (it'll shout "There's no escape!" or "Darkness waits!" prior to its execution), and take advantage of the situation if the boss prepares a Dark Cannon Shotlock attack. While the dark energy beam it shoots from the tip of its Void Gear has a great deal of range, one can carefully Slide to the boss's location as it attempts to hit Terra with the Shotlock to perform several physical combos. [[Ars Solum]] works also, but you risk Vanitas Remnant attacking you after his shotlock ends. Continue to lay Mine Squares until at least half of the boss's HP has been depleted.  
===Terra===
To compensate for his lack of speed and poor dodging ability, Terra should only use the fastest of attacks when facing the Vanitas Remnant. It is also recommended that he enter the battle against this foe with two sets of Potions, a high-level version of [[Mine Square]] or [[Mine Shield]], all three available HP Boosts, and the [[Second Chance]] and [[Once More]] abilities equipped. To deal as much damage to the Vanitas Remnant as possible, Terra should use the Chaos Ripper Keyblade, as well as the [[Demolition]] Finish command.  


After the boss's HP hits half or lower, the player can get serious in terms of offense. While dodging is still the first priority, attack whenever possible or lay a Mine Square or Shield. If the boss attempts to perform its teleporting slash combo, Block it and counter with physical attacks until Terra's Command Gauge has been filled. Rather than a Command Style's activation, the player will gain access to whatever combo finisher was last equipped. If Demolition has been obtained, be sure to use it. Not only can it hit multiple times, but it makes Terra completely immune to damage while dealing a great deal of it to the boss. Continue to dodge the Vanitas Remnant's combos and heal with Potions if necessary. Eventually, the Vanitas Remnant will fall, Terra's prize being either the Void Gear or a Secret Gem depending on which version (English or Japanese) of the game the player has. If all else fails, use the glitch in the Remnant's A.I. to obtain an ensured victory by guiding the boss to the column of rock in the battlefield's corner. Fill Terra's Command Deck completely with Strike Raids and, so long as the player is Locked-On, the player will be able to throw Terra's Keyblade through the column of stone and still hit the boss, granted the Remnant is on the opposite side of the column and the player moves to keep this as such if the Vanitas Remnant should reach Terra. As Terra's strength is higher than either of his playable counterparts, at least twice the amount of damage Ventus or Aqua can do when using this strategy will be dealt from the Strike Raid attacks (each swing of the Keyblade can hit a maximum of three times per each throw and return).
When dealing with the Vanitas Remnant's Clone Burst attack, Terra should use Slide to avoid taking damage. He should not use Sonic Impact, as this technique lacks Slide's temporary invincibility. Terra can also use Keyblade strikes and fast-paced, long-range attacks like [[Thunder Surge]] to delay Clone Burst's execution. When the Vanitas Remnant uses Dark Fang, it is recommended that Terra use Slide to quickly reach the boss and then use Mine Shield or Mine Square; it is likely the Vanitas Remnant will walk into the mines and take damage in its attempt to continue attacking. If the Vanitas Remnant uses Dark Cannon, Terra can use [[Ars Solum]] to deal heavy damage. Alternatively, he can consume a Vanilla Glitz to gain early access to the [[Critical Impact]] Command Style; this will greatly increase the damage of his standard attacks, which can be used until the boss's Shotlock ends.


===Ventus===
===Ventus===
Ventus is the quickest of the three characters, and his Dodge Roll provides some invincibility during use. Superglide is also useful in dodging some of the wider ranged attacks of the remnant, and usually is useful in escaping and restoring your HP.
When fighting the Vanitas Remnant, Ventus should use Dodge Roll to avoid taking damage. He can use Superglide to quickly dodge the boss's ranged attacks. It is recommended that Ventus have at least two sets of Potions equipped during this battle, as well as the Second Chance and Once More abilities. Tornado and Mine Square should be his main source of offense, and he should use Renewal Block to defend against the Vanitas Remnant while recovering much-needed HP.
 
For Ventus to easily defeat the Remnant, use of the Tornado command is suggested, as well as Mine Square. The Tornado, however, has the disadvantage of immobilizing Ventus for a few seconds, so if the Tornado causes the Remnant to teleport, it will strike Ventus from behind and easily kill him, even with Once More and Second Chance equipped. Also, keep two or three stocks of Potion commands ready. Most, if not all, of the Remnant's attacks will reduce your HP to 1, making the use of a full HP bar low, so using a stronger kind of potion is not advised.
 
When the battle begins, roll towards the boss and quickly attack, forcing him to postpone his shadow attack. There is a chance he'll use it right after dodging/being hit by your initial attack. When he is using the shadow attack, either dodge rolling continuously or countering with a Shotlock is recommended. The Shotlock will not damage him but at least the player can escape being damaged. The player can (and should) block its Dark Splicer attack mid-way by using Block. Renewal Block is recommended as it restores some probably much needed HP. Vanitas Remnant is able to use a Shotlock, so in order to avoid this, the player should jump behind him as the boss performs the attack. Here, the player can exact some free strikes, 3 at most. Trying to pull off a full combo might be risky. The boss might quickly spin in a circle around the player, summoning 2 rows of spikes that can blind the player. To avoid these, simply Jump and Superglide away, or Dodge Roll.
 
The Remnant is most vulnerable to the tornado command especially after its X-Combo, its shadow attack, and its lightning attack. For the X-combo, once it holds its Keyblade upwards and begins an energy charged combo, dodge roll around it until it jumps into the air and fires an X-Shaped beam. Roll under it and quickly let loose a Tornado. For the shadow attack, cast Tornado immediately after it charges after you at the end of its combo. Just quickly repeat the strategy used for the X-combo to cast Tornado after the lightning attack. If the player has caught the boss in the spell, one can move him around depending on your current condition. If low on HP, move him further away from Ventus and use a potion once your Tornado wears off. If your HP is high/full, drop him above yourself and quickly use a Mine Square to continue to damage the boss, but be mindful that he might counter your Mine Squares by reappearing above you. Dodge Roll is recommended, as are Once More and Second Chance. Also, Ventus's LV6 finisher, Stratosphere, is able to damage the Remnant and should be used when available, as Ven is invincible while performing the Finisher (as with most, if not all, finishers).


Repeating the above process roughly twice should deplete the Remnant's HP to 0, netting the player victory.
To avoid Dark Fang, Ventus should use Dodge Roll. The temporary invincibility the technique grants him will prevent him from being inflicted with Blind. Ventus's [[Stratosphere]] Finish command also bestows brief invulnerability; it should be used in place of Command Styles. Ventus's Tornado spell is most effective at the conclusion of the Vanitas Remnant's Dark Thundaga, Clone Burst, and X-Discharge attacks.


===Aqua===
===Aqua===
As Aqua, deactivate any advanced forms of [[Cartwheel]] before the battle, since they lack the invulnerability that the basic Cartwheel has. Also be sure to replace all advanced Commands in your Command Deck with at least three sets of Mega-Potions (taking up three of the available eight slots). Fill four of the remaining open slots with Fabracadabra items, and fill the last slot with Seeker Mine. The Vanitas Remnant is beatable at any level. It is also advised that the player equip all three levels of HP Boost, as well. The player's choice of Keyblade does not matter, but the Ultima Weapon is recommended for use if the player wishes to deal the most damage possible in both physical and magical attacks. If the player has yet to obtain the Ultima Weapon, Stormfall can be used as a good alternative due to its even boosts to Aqua's stats.
When Aqua faces the Vanitas Remnant, she should have Seeker Mine and all three available HP Boosts equipped. Her Keyblade of choice should either be the [[Stormfall]] or [[Ultima Weapon]] Keyblade, as both are proficient in Strength and Magic. To avoid the Vanitas Remnant's attacks, Aqua should chain multiple Cartwheels together.


The first thing the player should do at the start of the battle is attempt to attack the Vanitas Remnant in order to prevent him from using his shadow attack. If the player lands an unlikely hit, immediately Cartwheel away to prevent taking damage from the possible counter attack. If the player misses, then the Remnant will either use a two-hit combo that sends a homing crescent-shaped wave of energy at Aqua (use Aqua's Payback ability to damage Vanitas, and then avoid the energy wave with Cartwheel if possible. Note that failure to do so has a 100% chance of giving Aqua the Confused status effect), begin the true Vanitas's χ-blade combo (a forward lunge followed by a downward surge of energy ended by a combo finisher which causes the boss to launch an X-shaped energy wave at the player. Use a chain of Cartwheels to avoid this attack), or it may leap back and sink into the ground to perform Vanitas's upward lunge from the pool of darkness that represents it, granted this time the attack adds the spawning of numerous fireballs to the mix (this attack can be avoided through a chain of Cartwheels and leaves the boss temporarily vulnerable to an attack of the player's).
====Strategy 1====
In addition to Seeker Mine, Aqua should have three sets of Potions and four sets of Fabracadabras equipped. After three quarters of the Vanitas Remnant's HP has been depleted, it is recommended that Aqua start using Fabracadabras to gain early access to the [[Spellweaver]] Command Style, which she can use until the boss is defeated. While not particularly powerful, Spellweaver grants Aqua invulnerability, has great range, and can hit multiple times.


The Vanitas Remnant will mainly use these three attacks (as well as the shadow attack, which can be avoided through chaining multiple Cartwheels together so long as the player traverses away from the boss to avoid his lunging combo finisher) for a majority of the battle. If it shouts "Darkness waits!" and lunges at Aqua while airborne, be prepared to Cartwheel numerous times to avoid each of the following lunges (only a single Cartwheel is necessary to avoid each lunge). The boss also may rush at Aqua, causing several dark crystals to appear behind him that will then rush at Aqua as the screen blackens (a well-timed Cartwheel during this attack's execution can prevent taking damage). The Vanitas Remnant will remain stationary for a time after this attack is used, so use this opening to lay a trap of Seeker Mines. The boss may blunder into them during a simple run to reach Aqua, his X-blade combo, or even his teleporting slash attacks. The homing Mines will deplete a great deal of HP from the boss's single HP bar (granted all if not most of the Mines hit). If the boss attempts to hit Aqua with a downward counter attack that spawns three large pillars of ice (a common side-effect of being hit with Seeker Mine), Cartwheel to avoid it. Should the Vanitas Remnant continue the offensive and interrupt a slashing combo to launch a fireball, immediately chain together Cartwheels to avoid the three smaller, homing fireballs that follow.
====Strategy 2====
A strategy that involves the consumption of fewer items relies on a combination of Seeker Mine and [[Teleport Spike]] as its main source of offense. Aqua should use this command until three quarters of the Vanitas Remnant's HP has been depleted. She should then use consecutive Counter Blasts to fill her Command Gauge until Teleport Spike becomes available. It is recommended that Aqua utilize this Finish command until the Vanitas Remnant is defeated to gain temporary invulnerability and the ability to strike multiple times.


Once about three quarters of the boss's HP has been depleted through the laying of Seeker Mines (a time-consuming strategy since the player must wait for an opening after the boss's upward rush attack or dark crystal attack to lay them and spend the rest of the time dodging in hopes that the boss comes in contact with the Mines), the player may activate the Spellweaver Command Style through the usage of a Fabracadabra. Immediately use a second if an opening is present to instantly gain access to the Command Style's finisher. While not particularly powerful, the "Spellweaver" Deck Command makes Aqua invincible, has a great range, and can hit the Vanitas Remnant multiple times. The usage of "Spellweaver" can easily deplete a large portion of HP if the player's Attack stat is high enough. Otherwise, the player can continue to combine Spellweaver with Seeker Mines until the Vanitas Remnant is defeated. Granted this is a time-consuming strategy, it almost always has a chance of being successful, so long as the player finds openings in which a Potion can be used if Aqua is low on HP. Do not get discouraged if Aqua is defeated, as repeated attempts will help the player learn good strategies to use in terms of avoiding the Vanitas Remnant's attacks. Correct methods of dodging, when combined with this Command Deck, will ensure victory eventually if it is not obtained on the first playthrough. If all else fails, the player can take advantage of the Vanitas Remnant's A.I. glitch, granted Aqua's Strike Raids are weakest of the playable trio, increasing the length and monotonousness of the battle a great deal. So long as the player and Vanitas Remnant remain on opposite sides of the large boulder in the corner of the battlefield and the player stays Locked-On to the boss (the only way Strike Raid will hit), the player will be ensured a victory on the first playthrough.
===Terra, Ventus, and Aqua===
 
A flaw in the Vanitas Remnant's A.I. allows for an easy victory against it. Simply lure the Vanitas Remnant to the large rock formation in the corner of the battlefield and retreat to the rock's opposite side. The Vanitas Remnant will be left unable to attack. Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can effortlessly defeat the boss with a Command Deck comprised entirely of [[Strike Raid]] commands.
Another strategy the player may wish to attempt that involves less item consumption still makes use of and relies on Seeker Mine as the main source of offense. Only two to three of the eight slots in Aqua's Command Deck need to be filled with items. The others should only be filled with the fastest of attacks, such as Thunder Surge (be advised that the Remnant will attempt its downward counter attack after being hit). There is little need, in actuality, for any Commands other than items to be used. It is also highly recommended that the player fully level up the Magic Pulse combo finisher in order to unlock Teleport Spike before attempting this strategy. Use Seeker Mine until at least three quarters of the boss's HP has been depleted, and be sure to use Potions if Aqua's Cartwheel fails to protect against an attack. Once the Vanitas Remnant has taken enough damage through Seeker Mine, the player may begin to block its teleporting or two-hit slash attacks with Barrier and follow with a damaging Counter Blast (granted the boss will often counter, which is avoidable through a Cartwheel or two). Consecutive Counter Blasts or even the occasional Keyblade strike will fill the Command Gauge (as would any Command). Instead of a Command Style being activated as a result of filling the Gauge, however, Aqua's Teleport Spike finisher will become available. Once Teleport Spike is used, it will allow the player to strike the boss multiple times while Aqua is completely immune to damage. The player simply must continue to dodge and counter the boss's attacks, using [[Teleport Spike]] whenever it is available in order to be victorious in this battle. Heal if necessary using a Mega-Potion, and the Vanitas Remnant will fall.  
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{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Slash'''|連続斬り|<br>Renzokukiri}}|Rush slash|Physical|—|1.0|◯|Performs a rushing slash, a spinning upward slash, and fires a crescent-shaped blade of darkness.||Upward slash|Neutral|—|1.5|X|Blade of darkness|Neutral|Confusion|0.5|X}}
Aqua's prize for defeating the Vanitas Remnant, as with Terra and Ventus and regardless of the strategy used is a [[Secret Gem]] in the original Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. The [[Void Gear]] Keyblade is rewarded to the player in the North American and [[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix|Final Mix]]<ref name="Dengeki">''[http://www.ff-reunion.net/kh/2010/06/25/khbbs_dengeki_nomura_interview KHBbS: Dengeki PS—Nomura Interview, North American Edition Voice Actors and Added Elements]''</ref> versions.
{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Warp Downslash'''|ワープ斬り下ろし|<br>Wāpu Kirioroshi}}|Weapon|Physical|—|1.5|◯|Warps into the air behind the opponent and swings its weapon down, making a dark crystal thrust up from the ground.|Used as counterattack. The warp can be followed by other attacks instead such as Continuous Slash, Dark Splicer or Spin Rush Slash.|Dark Crystal|Physical|—|1.5|△}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''[[Dark Firaga]]'''|ダークファイガ|<br>Dāku Faiga|lit. "Dark Figa"}}|Physical|—|2.0<br>After split: 1.0 x5|△<ref>The split fireballs will hit Terra and Ventus even after guarding.</ref>|Shoots a fireball that tracks the opponent. On the way, the fireball splits into 5 and start flying at high speed.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''[[Dark Thundaga]]'''|ダークサンダガ|<br>Dāku Sandaga}}|Neutral|—|2.0|X|Jumps up and shoots lightning in a fan shape diagonally downward.}}
{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Shadow Dive'''|シャドウダイブ|<br>Shadou Daibu}}|Weapon|Neutral|—|1.5|X|Swings down weapon and dives into the ground, follows the opponent, then jumps out of the ground while swinging its weapon, creating a shock wave, and sprays flames around. The flames fly in a parabolic curve and create flame pillars when they hit the ground.|Contrary to other versions of this attack, the Remnant moves to the target's position very fast, and never dives back to the ground after the first jump out, making the attack end rather quickly.|Shock Wave|Neutral|—|1.0|X|Fire|Neutral|—|1.0|X}}
{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''X-Discharge'''|Xディスチャージ|<br>X Disuchāji}}|Shock Wave|Neutral|—|1.0 per hit|X|After releasing a shock wave from its body, it performs a spinning slash, followed by a jumping slash that releases shock waves in 4 directions, followed by another spinning slash, followed by an X-shaped slash which fires an X-shaped blade.||Spin Slash|Neutral|—|2.0|X|Jump Slash|Neutral|—|1.5|X|X-shape Slash|Neutral|—|1.5|X|X-shape Blade|Neutral|—|1.0|X}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Splicer'''|ダークスプライサー|<br>Dāku Supuraisā}}|Physical|—|1.5 per hit|◯|Warps to the opponent's side and perform several slashes one to several times. The warping itself also damages the opponent.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Spiral'''|ダークスパイラル|<br>Dāku Supairaru}}|Neutral|—|2.0 x1~3|X|Rushes 3 times with the Keyblade held sideways.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Cannon'''|ダークキャノン|<br>Dāku Kyanon}}|Neutral|—|2.5 per hit|X|After locking-on multiple times, turns towards the opponent and fires a laser.|Has limited range.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''[[Curaga]]'''|ケアルガ|<br>Kearuga|lit. "Curega"}}|—|—|(Restores 50 HP)|—|Restores HP to self.|Only used after the opponent's Cure command.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Spin Rush Slash'''|回転突進斬り|<br>Kaiten Tosshin Kiri}}|Physical|—|1.5|◯|Charges while spinning like a drill.|Used right after Clone Burst, and also as a regular attack.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Fang'''|ダークファング|<br>Dāku Fangu}}|Neutral|Blind|3.0 per hit|X|After warping, moves at high speed, placing fangs of darkness, and darkens the area.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Clone Burst'''|クローンバースト|<br>Kurōn Bāsuto}}|Neutral|Blind|1.5 to 2.0 per hit|X|Surrounds itself by an orb of darkness, sending a clone 7 times to attack the opponent, before attacking. The power depends on the type of action. Vanitas Remnant is invincible until the seventh attack.|Always starts with this attack.}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Vanitas Portal.png|The crest which initiates to the battle with the Vanitas Remnant.
File:Vanitas Portal.png|The crest that appears on the portal from which the Vanitas Remnant emerges.
File:Void Gear (Vanitas Remnant) KHBBS.png|The Vanitas Remnant's version of the Void Gear.
File:Void Gear (Vanitas Remnant) KHBBS.png|The Vanitas Remnant's Void Gear Keyblade.
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==Video==
==Video==
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==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 15:51, 20 December 2024

Vanitas Remnant

Vanitas Remnant KHBBS.png

Japanese ヴァニタスの思念
Rōmaji Vanitasu no Shinen
Translation Vanitas's Will

Type Unversed
Voice actors (Ja:) Miyu Irino
(En:) Haley Joel Osment
Game Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Variations
• Ventus
• Vanitas
• Ventus-Vanitas
Themes Header.png

KHBBS tracks
Battle theme - Enter the Void
Vanitas Remnant

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
A physical manifestation of what remained of Vanitas's powerful thoughts and feelings.
Location HP EXP Strength Defense
Keyblade Graveyard 200 0 80 27
Physical Fire Blizzard Thunder Dark Other
x0.5 x0.25 x0.25 x0.25 x0.25 x0.5
Stun Freeze Mini Blind Ignite Confuse
x0 x0 x0 x0 x0 x0
Bind Poison Slow Stop Sleep Death
x0 x0 x0 x0 x0 x0
Zero Gravity Magnet Warp
x0 x0 x0

Rewards
Secret Gem[1], Void Gear[2]
World(s)
Keyblade Graveyard
Location HP EXP Strength Defense
Keyblade Graveyard 200 0 80 27
Physical Fire Blizzard Thunder Dark Other
x0.5 x0.25 x0.25 x0.25 x0.25 x0.5
Stun Freeze Mini Blind Ignite Confuse
x0 x0 x0 x0 x0 x0
Bind Poison Slow Stop Sleep Death
x0 x0 x0 x0 x0 x0
Zero Gravity Magnet Warp
x0 x0 x0

Rewards
Secret Gem[1], Void Gear[2]
World(s)
Keyblade Graveyard
Location HP EXP Strength Defense
Keyblade Graveyard 200 0 80 27
Physical Fire Blizzard Thunder Dark Other
x0.5 x0.25 x0.25 x0.25 x0.25 x0.5
Stun Freeze Mini Blind Ignite Confuse
x0 x0 x0 x0 x0 x0
Bind Poison Slow Stop Sleep Death
x0 x0 x0 x0 x0 x0
Zero Gravity Magnet Warp
x0 x0 x0

Rewards
Secret Gem[1], Void Gear[2]
World(s)
Keyblade Graveyard

The Vanitas Remnant, also called Vanitas's lingering spirit, is an Unversed that serves as a secret boss in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. It can be fought in the Badlands area of the Keyblade Graveyard after the player clears the Final Episode. True to its name, it is a physical manifestation of the remnants of Vanitas's thoughts, feelings, and will.

Defeating the Vanitas Remnant in the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep earns the player a Secret Gem. In the international version and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, defeating this boss unlocks the Void Gear and allows the Unknown to be challenged.[3]

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

Terra, Ventus, and Aqua return on separate occasions to the Badlands, where they find a mysterious sphere of dark energy hovering in front of a nearby rock formation. The Keyblade wielders accept the challenge the energy sphere offers, and the Vanitas Remnant takes shape before them, just like when the real Vanitas did when he was born. The Unversed attacks, and after its defeat, it disappears back into the darkness.

Design[edit]

The Vanitas Remnant is a black-and-white version of the real Vanitas. It wears a black and white bodysuit, white boots with black soles, a white half-skirt that has torn, black tips and is held in place by three grey straps, and a smooth, black helmet that bears the Unversed insignia. It wields a monochrome version of Vanitas's Void Gear.

The portal from which the Vanitas Remnant emerges from is purple in coloration and has fragments of black rocklike material floating around it. The symbol that appears in the portal's center resembles the Keychain of the Void Gear Keyblade.

Strategy[edit]

Vanitas Remnant engaging in combat.
Vanitas Remnant engages in combat in the Keyblade Graveyard.

Terra, Ventus, and Aqua cannot use D-Links against the Vanitas Remnant. However, they still have access to Command Styles and Shotlocks. While the Vanitas Remnant will avoid most of the damage Shotlocks cause, the brief invulnerability these techniques grant makes them useful for enduring the boss's attacks. For maximum efficiency, the protagonists' equipped Shotlocks should be at their highest levels.

Depending on the approach to this battle the player wishes to take, their Keyblade of choice will vary. Keyblades with a high Strength stat are best used if one intends to fight the Vanitas Remnant using Aerial Slam. Magic-oriented Keyblades, meanwhile, are recommended if one plans to use Tornado or Seeker Mine.

Terra, Ventus, and Aqua should rely on the most basic forms of their respective dodging techniques when fighting the Vanitas Remnant, as their more offensive versions do not grant the same windows of invincibility. Since the boss can cast Curaga if the protagonists use Cure or Group Cure spells, the protagonists should use Potions or techniques such as Heal Strike, Renewal Block, and Renewal Barrier to recover HP.

Terra[edit]

To compensate for his lack of speed and poor dodging ability, Terra should only use the fastest of attacks when facing the Vanitas Remnant. It is also recommended that he enter the battle against this foe with two sets of Potions, a high-level version of Mine Square or Mine Shield, all three available HP Boosts, and the Second Chance and Once More abilities equipped. To deal as much damage to the Vanitas Remnant as possible, Terra should use the Chaos Ripper Keyblade, as well as the Demolition Finish command.

When dealing with the Vanitas Remnant's Clone Burst attack, Terra should use Slide to avoid taking damage. He should not use Sonic Impact, as this technique lacks Slide's temporary invincibility. Terra can also use Keyblade strikes and fast-paced, long-range attacks like Thunder Surge to delay Clone Burst's execution. When the Vanitas Remnant uses Dark Fang, it is recommended that Terra use Slide to quickly reach the boss and then use Mine Shield or Mine Square; it is likely the Vanitas Remnant will walk into the mines and take damage in its attempt to continue attacking. If the Vanitas Remnant uses Dark Cannon, Terra can use Ars Solum to deal heavy damage. Alternatively, he can consume a Vanilla Glitz to gain early access to the Critical Impact Command Style; this will greatly increase the damage of his standard attacks, which can be used until the boss's Shotlock ends.

Ventus[edit]

When fighting the Vanitas Remnant, Ventus should use Dodge Roll to avoid taking damage. He can use Superglide to quickly dodge the boss's ranged attacks. It is recommended that Ventus have at least two sets of Potions equipped during this battle, as well as the Second Chance and Once More abilities. Tornado and Mine Square should be his main source of offense, and he should use Renewal Block to defend against the Vanitas Remnant while recovering much-needed HP.

To avoid Dark Fang, Ventus should use Dodge Roll. The temporary invincibility the technique grants him will prevent him from being inflicted with Blind. Ventus's Stratosphere Finish command also bestows brief invulnerability; it should be used in place of Command Styles. Ventus's Tornado spell is most effective at the conclusion of the Vanitas Remnant's Dark Thundaga, Clone Burst, and X-Discharge attacks.

Aqua[edit]

When Aqua faces the Vanitas Remnant, she should have Seeker Mine and all three available HP Boosts equipped. Her Keyblade of choice should either be the Stormfall or Ultima Weapon Keyblade, as both are proficient in Strength and Magic. To avoid the Vanitas Remnant's attacks, Aqua should chain multiple Cartwheels together.

Strategy 1[edit]

In addition to Seeker Mine, Aqua should have three sets of Potions and four sets of Fabracadabras equipped. After three quarters of the Vanitas Remnant's HP has been depleted, it is recommended that Aqua start using Fabracadabras to gain early access to the Spellweaver Command Style, which she can use until the boss is defeated. While not particularly powerful, Spellweaver grants Aqua invulnerability, has great range, and can hit multiple times.

Strategy 2[edit]

A strategy that involves the consumption of fewer items relies on a combination of Seeker Mine and Teleport Spike as its main source of offense. Aqua should use this command until three quarters of the Vanitas Remnant's HP has been depleted. She should then use consecutive Counter Blasts to fill her Command Gauge until Teleport Spike becomes available. It is recommended that Aqua utilize this Finish command until the Vanitas Remnant is defeated to gain temporary invulnerability and the ability to strike multiple times.

Terra, Ventus, and Aqua[edit]

A flaw in the Vanitas Remnant's A.I. allows for an easy victory against it. Simply lure the Vanitas Remnant to the large rock formation in the corner of the battlefield and retreat to the rock's opposite side. The Vanitas Remnant will be left unable to attack. Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can effortlessly defeat the boss with a Command Deck comprised entirely of Strike Raid commands.

Technique Element Status Power Block?
Continuous Slash (連続斬り
Renzokukiri?) 		Rush slash Physical — 1.0 ◯

Upward slash Neutral — 1.5 X
Blade of darkness Neutral Confusion 0.5 X
Performs a rushing slash, a spinning upward slash, and fires a crescent-shaped blade of darkness.
Warp Downslash (ワープ斬り下ろし
Wāpu Kirioroshi?) 		Weapon Physical — 1.5 ◯

Dark Crystal Physical — 1.5 △
Warps into the air behind the opponent and swings its weapon down, making a dark crystal thrust up from the ground.
Used as counterattack. The warp can be followed by other attacks instead such as Continuous Slash, Dark Splicer or Spin Rush Slash.
Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ
Dāku Faiga?, lit. "Dark Figa") 		Physical — 2.0
After split: 1.0 x5 		△[4]
Shoots a fireball that tracks the opponent. On the way, the fireball splits into 5 and start flying at high speed.
Dark Thundaga (ダークサンダガ
Dāku Sandaga?) 		Neutral — 2.0 X
Jumps up and shoots lightning in a fan shape diagonally downward.
Shadow Dive (シャドウダイブ
Shadou Daibu?) 		Weapon Neutral — 1.5 X

Shock Wave Neutral — 1.0 X
Fire Neutral — 1.0 X
Swings down weapon and dives into the ground, follows the opponent, then jumps out of the ground while swinging its weapon, creating a shock wave, and sprays flames around. The flames fly in a parabolic curve and create flame pillars when they hit the ground.
Contrary to other versions of this attack, the Remnant moves to the target's position very fast, and never dives back to the ground after the first jump out, making the attack end rather quickly.
X-Discharge (Xディスチャージ
X Disuchāji?) 		Shock Wave Neutral — 1.0 per hit X

Spin Slash Neutral — 2.0 X
Jump Slash Neutral — 1.5 X
X-shape Slash Neutral — 1.5 X
X-shape Blade Neutral — 1.0 X
After releasing a shock wave from its body, it performs a spinning slash, followed by a jumping slash that releases shock waves in 4 directions, followed by another spinning slash, followed by an X-shaped slash which fires an X-shaped blade.
Dark Splicer (ダークスプライサー
Dāku Supuraisā?) 		Physical — 1.5 per hit ◯
Warps to the opponent's side and perform several slashes one to several times. The warping itself also damages the opponent.
Dark Spiral (ダークスパイラル
Dāku Supairaru?) 		Neutral — 2.0 x1~3 X
Rushes 3 times with the Keyblade held sideways.
Dark Cannon (ダークキャノン
Dāku Kyanon?) 		Neutral — 2.5 per hit X
After locking-on multiple times, turns towards the opponent and fires a laser.
Has limited range.
Curaga (ケアルガ
Kearuga?, lit. "Curega") 		— — (Restores 50 HP) —
Restores HP to self.
Only used after the opponent's Cure command.
Spin Rush Slash (回転突進斬り
Kaiten Tosshin Kiri?) 		Physical — 1.5 ◯
Charges while spinning like a drill.
Used right after Clone Burst, and also as a regular attack.
Dark Fang (ダークファング
Dāku Fangu?) 		Neutral Blind 3.0 per hit X
After warping, moves at high speed, placing fangs of darkness, and darkens the area.
Clone Burst (クローンバースト
Kurōn Bāsuto?) 		Neutral Blind 1.5 to 2.0 per hit X
Surrounds itself by an orb of darkness, sending a clone 7 times to attack the opponent, before attacking. The power depends on the type of action. Vanitas Remnant is invincible until the seventh attack.
Always starts with this attack.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Gallery[edit]

  • The crest that appears on the portal from which the Vanitas Remnant emerges.

    The crest that appears on the portal from which the Vanitas Remnant emerges.

  • The Vanitas Remnant's Void Gear Keyblade.

    The Vanitas Remnant's Void Gear Keyblade.

Video[edit]

Vanitas Remnant – Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Terra)

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Original Japanese version only.
  2. ^ a b c International version and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix only.
  3. ^ KHBBS: Dengeki PS—Nomura Interview, North American Edition Voice Actors and Added Elements
  4. ^ The split fireballs will hit Terra and Ventus even after guarding.
Unversed
Enemy Unversed
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Archraven | Axe Flapper | Blobmob | Blue Sea Salt | Bruiser | Buckle Bruiser | Chrono Twister | Flood | Glidewinder | Hareraiser | Jellyshade | Mandrake | Monotrucker | Prize Pod | Red Hot Chili | Scrapper | Shoegazer | Sonic Blaster | Spiderchest | Tank Toppler | Thornbite | Triple Wrecker | Vile Phial | Wild Bruiser | Yellow Mustard

Introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix

Belly Balloon | Element Cluster | Flame Box | Floating Flora | Gluttonous Goo | Lone Runner | Ringer | Vitality Vial

Introduced in Kingdom Hearts III

Flowersnake | Spiked Turtletoad | Turtletoad

Boss Unversed
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Cursed Coach | Iron Imprisoner | Mad Treant | Metamorphosis | Mimic Master | Spirit of the Magic Mirror | Symphony Master | Trinity Armor | Vanitas Remnant | Wheel Master

Introduced in Kingdom Hearts III

Lump of Horror

Optional bosses
Kingdom Hearts
Tidus, Selphie, and Wakka | Riku (Destiny Islands) | Cloud | Cerberus | Leon | Yuffie | Hercules | Hades | Rock Titan | Ice Titan | Sephiroth | Kurt Zisa | Parasite Cage | Ursula | Flotsam and Jetsam | Lock, Shock, and Barrel | Oogie Boogie | Oogie's Manor | Phantom
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Red Armor | Sneak Army | Destroyed Behemoth | Unknown
Kingdom Hearts II
Seifer | Sephiroth | Hades | Leon | Yuffie | Cloud | Tifa | Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed | Scar | Groundshaker | Sark | Master Control Program
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Absent Silhouettes | Organization XIII's Replica Data | Lingering Will
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Anti-Riku | Anti-Saïx | Dustflier
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Rock Titan | Behemoth | Ice Titan | Data-Roxas (bugged) | Data-Riku (bugged, Avatar Sector)
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Vanitas Remnant | Unknown | Mimic Master | Iron Imprisoner
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Monstro | Armor of Eraqus | No Heart
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Secret Portals | Julius
Kingdom Hearts III
Dark Inferno | Treasure Ship | Black Ship fleet | Ghost Ship fleet
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind
Real Organization XIII's Recreated Data | Yozora
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Characters
Party members
Terra - Ventus - Aqua - Lingering Will
Prince Phillip - Mickey Mouse - Hercules - Zack - Experiment 626
Antagonists
Xehanort - Vanitas - Braig - Terra-Xehanort
Maleficent - Lady Tremaine - Anastasia and Drizella - Lucifer - The Queen - Magic Mirror - Gantu - Experiment 221 - Hades - Ice Colossus - Captain Hook - Captain Dark
Non-playable characters
Aeleus - Ansem the Wise - Aurora - Captain Justice - Chip and Dale - Cinderella - Crocodile - Daisy Duck - Dark Figure - Dilan - Donald Duck - Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Enchanted Brooms - Eraqus - Even - Fairy Godmother - Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather - Goofy - Grand Councilwoman - Grand Duke - Horace Horsecollar - Huey, Dewey, and Louie - Ienzo - Isa - Jaq - Kairi - Kairi's Grandma - Lea - Lost Boys - Maleficent's Goons - Maleficent's Raven - Merlin - Minnie Mouse - Moogle - Peter Pan - Philoctetes - Pluto - The Prince - Prince Charming - Rabbit - Riku - Scrooge McDuck - Seven Dwarfs - Mr. Smee - Snow White - Sora - Tigger - Tinker Bell - Vanitas Remnant - Winnie the Pooh - Yen Sid
Locations
Worlds
Land of Departure - Enchanted Dominion - Castle of Dreams - Dwarf Woodlands - Destiny Islands - Radiant Garden - Olympus Coliseum - Disney Town - Deep Space - Mirage Arena - Neverland - Mysterious Tower - Keyblade Graveyard - Castle Oblivion - Realm of Darkness
Places
Dive to the Heart - 100 Acre Wood - Chamber of Waking
Terms
Bequeathing - Blank Points - Keyblade - Keyblade Armor - Keyblade Glider - Keyblade Master - Keyblade War - Kingdom Hearts - Mark of Mastery exam - Million Dreams Award - Princesses of Heart - The End - Unversed
Gameplay terms
Arena Mode - Command Board - Command Style - D-Link - Deck Commands - Shotlock - Special Command
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Artwork - Bosses - Enemies - Keyblades - Removed content
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