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  |journal358=You need to destroy all the tail segments of this avian Heartless to reveal its core.<br>After each segment is destroyed, the Ruler of the Sky will glow red and charge its foes. Wait too close to the water's surface and it will fire a salvo of water shots.<br>Once the core is exposed, avoid the spray of coins and counter with Fire magic.
  |journal358=You need to destroy all the tail segments of this avian Heartless to reveal its core.<br>After each segment is destroyed, the Ruler of the Sky will glow red and charge its foes. Wait too close to the water's surface and it will fire a salvo of water shots.<br>Once the core is exposed, avoid the spray of coins and counter with Fire magic.
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  |358reward6=—
  |358reward6=—
  |358world=Neverland
  |358world=Neverland
|358battlename=Fight and Away
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The '''Ruler of the Sky''' is an Emblem [[Heartless]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It is one of the bosses at [[Neverland]].
The '''Ruler of the Sky''' is an [[Emblem Heartless]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It is one of the bosses at [[Neverland]].


==Story==
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
<!--should this be rewritten from the RotS's PoV?-->
On Day 301, [[Organization XIII]] detects a powerful Heartless at [[Neverland]], and sends [[Roxas]] to slay it. After [[Tinker Bell]] appears and refreshes his ability to fly with a sprinkle of pixie dust, Roxas discovers [[Captain Hook]] and [[Mr. Smee]] digging near Skull Rock, where their last map has finally lead them to buried treasure, in the form of a bulging treasure chest, a giant avian skull, and a jewel-encrusted sword. However, the darkness of Hook's greed possesses the treasure and takes the form of the Ruler of the Sky, so the terrified pirates flee.
On Day 301, the Organization detects a powerful Heartless at Neverland, and sends Roxas to slay it. After Tinkerbell appears and refreshes his ability to fly with a sprinkle of pixie dust, Roxas discovers Captain Hook and Mr. Smee digging near Skull Rock, where their last map has finally lead them to bonafide treasure, in the form of a bulging treasure chest, a giant avian skull, and a jewel-encrusted sword. However, the darkness of Hook's greed possesses the treasure and takes the form of the Ruler of the Sky, so the terrified pirates flee.


As Roxas prepares to battle the gigantic Heartless, Pete confronts him, having realized that Roxas is the one who has been eliminating the Heartless he had been tricking Hook into summoning, and cheers the Ruler of the Sky. Despite this, the Ruler of the Sky is defeated by Roxas in an aerial battle and collides with Hook's ship as it disintegrates, crushing its masts.
As Roxas prepares to battle the gigantic Heartless, [[Pete]] confronts him, having realized that Roxas is the one who has been eliminating the Heartless he had been tricking Hook into summoning, and cheers the Ruler of the Sky on. Despite this, the Ruler of the Sky is defeated by Roxas in an aerial battle and collides with Hook's ship as it disintegrates, crushing its masts. Having been thwarted once again, Pete flees swearing vengeance.


==Design==
==Design==
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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
;Attacks
The Ruler of the Sky is an airborne moving target. For this battle, equip a leveled-up Glide ability, a good midair weapon, and Fire magic.
*'''Ice orb''': Shoots ice orbs from its tail that create ice spikes on impact with the water.
*'''Berserk''': Turns red and charges around, trying to hit players.
*'''Coin shot''': Shoots coins from its mouth like a machine gun.
*'''Claw''': Turns its wings into claws and slashes Roxas.
*'''Fly''': Flies around.


At the start of the battle, immediately Lock-On to the Heartless Boss. Roxas must chase it around while airborne, so attack whenever possible. The best time to strike is as the Ruler is turning. Equipping a leveled-up Glide ability and a good midair weapon will make it easier to keep up and land hits. Be careful not to end up behind the Ruler of the Sky, as it will cause pillars of ice to shoot up in its wake, and it will release homing balls of energy from the end of its tail. The energy spheres may drain Roxas's HP on impact.
At the start of the battle, Lock-On to the Ruler and follow it. It flies as quickly as Roxas does, so strike while the Ruler is turning. Dodge its Water Bullets and Icicles by not staying directly behind the Ruler.


After sustaining about half a bar of damage, a segment of the Ruler of the Sky's tail will break. At this point, the Ruler of the Sky will enter a berserk state and glow with a pink aura. It will also release a burst of energy as it begins its berserk attack. The Ruler of the Sky will begin swooping back and forth 3, 5 or 7 times depending on how many tail segments have been destroyed in an attempt to hit Roxas. Occasionally it will release a homing ball of energy when it begins its rush. If Roxas flies too close to the water, it will drop homing energy balls in rapid succession. Try to dodge downwards and to the side to avoid its rush without going too low. If Roxas does go low, use the terrain to avoid the energy spheres.
After the Ruler sustains about half a bar of damage, a segment of its tail breaks, triggering a berserk state. The Ruler of the Sky rushes back and forth 3, 5 or 7 times, depending on how many tail segments have been destroyed, and occasionally releases a homing ball of energy when it begins its rush. Dodge by flying downwards and to the side. Be cautious of flying too close to the water, which causes the Ruler to fire homing Water Bullets. If this happens, use the terrain to avoid the Water Bullets.


After rushing several times, the Ruler of the Sky will dive into the ocean unless you land fires during its charging phase. When this occurs, wait for it to resurface, and watch the mini-map. Try to keep out of its range, as the Ruler of the Sky will begin firing coins from its treasure chest-like mouth. Interestingly enough, if Roxas is hit by the boss's coin shot attack, he will collect the [[munny]] that hit him. Staying low will allow Roxas to avoid this attack. While it is firing, the Boss will move away from if Roxas tries to approach it, so try not to push it outside the area boundary. When it stops firing, it will be stationary for a short time, so start attacking at the tail. Soon the Boss will begin flying like before, so repeat the previous strategy until all tail segments are destroyed.
After rushing several times, the Ruler of the Sky dives into the ocean unless you land Fires during its charging phase. Wait for it to resurface, and watch the mini-map. Once the Ruler resurfaces, it executes Coin Machine Gun. (Interestingly enough, if Roxas is hit, he collects the [[munny]] that hit him.) Dodge low or to the side. The Ruler moves away from if Roxas tries to approach it, so try not to push it outside the area boundary. When it stops firing, use the opening before it resumes flying to attack the tail. Repeat the above until all tail segments are destroyed.


When the tail has been destroyed, the Ruler of the Sky enters a new berserk state. It will begin flying around the area, circling Roxas with iceberg towers and firing energy sphere after energy sphere. To best avoid its attacks, fly up and down repeatedly,  Alternatively, if Roxas stands in the hole dug by Smee, the energy spheres will hit the island. In addition, since the icebergs only appear in the water, this is a foolproof method to avoid damage.
When its tail is destroyed, the Ruler of the Sky enters a new, second berserk state. It begins flying around the area, circling Roxas with Icicles and Water Bullets. Fly up and down repeatedly to dodge,  Alternatively, stand in the hole dug by Smee, avoiding the Water Bullets and Icicles entirely.


After the berserk state ends, the Ruler of the Sky will stop circling and begin firing coins. During this assault, the Ruler of the Sky will stay stationary if approached, so come up underneath it and target its core. If Roxas ends up above its body, he can still inflict damage to the core. When it's done firing, the Ruler of the Sky will transform its wings into claws and start swiping at Roxas. Avoid this attack by flying directly away from it. The Ruler of the Sky pauses for a few seconds after it finishes this attack, giving an extra opportunity to deal damage. After that it will return to its second berserk state, so repeat the second part of the strategy until the Heartless falls.
Once the berserk state ends, the Ruler of the Sky stops circling and executes Coin Machine Gun. This time, the Ruler of the Sky stays stationary if approached. Fly up to it from below and target its red core.  
 
After Coin Machine Gun, the Ruler of the Sky transforms its wings into claws and starts swiping at Roxas. Avoid this attack by flying away. The Ruler of the Sky pauses for a few seconds after it finishes this attack, giving an extra opportunity to deal damage. It then returns to its second berserk state. Repeat the second part of the strategy until the Heartless falls.


Be sure to equip items and multiple casts of Fire magic. Make use of the Limit Break, and equip a weapon with powerful strikes, as the Ruler does not stay still long enough for combo-based weapons to be effective.
Be sure to equip items and multiple casts of Fire magic. Make use of the Limit Break, and equip a weapon with powerful strikes, as the Ruler does not stay still long enough for combo-based weapons to be effective.


A possible strategy to follow is to bring a large number of high-level Fire and Firaga casts, as well as Hi-Ethers and Elixirs to replenish magic. During the first phase of the battle, use Fire to inflict damage on the tail segments, as its homing capability will make it easier to connect with the target. After the tail is destroyed, use Firaga at close range to inflict a great deal of damage to the Boss's core.
A possible strategy to follow is to bring a large number of high-level Fire and Firaga casts, as well as Hi-Ethers and Elixirs to replenish magic. During the first phase of the battle, use Fire to inflict damage on the tail segments, as its homing capability will make it easier to connect with the target. After the tail is destroyed, use Firaga at close range to inflict a great deal of damage to the Boss's core.
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{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Water Shots'''|水弾|<br>Mizudan}}
|{{AT|att}} Water
|Damage Drain (40%)
|0.23
|△
|Fires large bullets from its tail that home in on the player.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Icicle Attack'''|氷柱攻撃|<br>Tsurara Kōgeki}}
|{{AT|att}} Ice
|Freeze (5%)
|1.00
|△
|Generates a whirlpool on the water surface, and extends an icicle from the center.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Coin Machine Gun'''|硬貨マシンガン|<br>Kōka Mashin Gan}}
|{{AT|att}} —
|—
|0.50
|△
|Shoots golden coins forward, 3~5 times in a row.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Angry Wing Impact'''|怒り羽衝撃|<br>Ikari Hane Shōgeki}}
|{{AT|att}} —
|—
|1.50
|X
|Strikes with its wings, emitting shock waves.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Angry Wing Rush'''|怒り羽突進|<br>Ikari Hane Tosshin}}
|{{AT|att}} —
|—
|1.40
|△
|Repeatedly rushes at high speed with a red body.<ref>After the entire tail is destroyed, it will continuously fly at high speed.</ref>
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Scratch'''|ひっかき|<br>Hikkaki}}
|{{AT|att}} —
|—
|1.95
|△
|Its wings begin to glow and turn into claws, and it will alternately scratch with its left and right claw.
}}
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==Notes and references==
{{reflist}}
{{HeartlessBossDirectory}}
{{HeartlessBossDirectory}}

Latest revision as of 19:00, 24 August 2024

Ruler of the Sky

Ruler of the Sky KHD.png

Japanese スカイルーラー
Rōmaji Sukai Rūrā
Translation Sky Ruler

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

KHD tracks
Battle theme - Fight and Away
Ruler of the Sky

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
You need to destroy all the tail segments of this avian Heartless to reveal its core.
After each segment is destroyed, the Ruler of the Sky will glow red and charge its foes. Wait too close to the water's surface and it will fire a salvo of water shots.
Once the core is exposed, avoid the spray of coins and counter with Fire magic.

Mission HP EXP STR/DEF
Story Mode Mission Mode
78 1613 4839 443 80
Fire Blizzard Thunder Aero
x0.43 x0 x0 x0
Ignite Freeze Jolt Air-Toss
x0 x0 x0 x0
Defense Power Adjustment Heart Points
• Core: 1.90
• Tail: 3.47
• Tail Base: 4.00 		99
Flinch? Bloom-Out?
X X
Rewards

Missions 73-93
—

World(s)
Neverland

The Ruler of the Sky is an Emblem Heartless that is found in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is one of the bosses at Neverland.

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

On Day 301, Organization XIII detects a powerful Heartless at Neverland, and sends Roxas to slay it. After Tinker Bell appears and refreshes his ability to fly with a sprinkle of pixie dust, Roxas discovers Captain Hook and Mr. Smee digging near Skull Rock, where their last map has finally lead them to buried treasure, in the form of a bulging treasure chest, a giant avian skull, and a jewel-encrusted sword. However, the darkness of Hook's greed possesses the treasure and takes the form of the Ruler of the Sky, so the terrified pirates flee.

As Roxas prepares to battle the gigantic Heartless, Pete confronts him, having realized that Roxas is the one who has been eliminating the Heartless he had been tricking Hook into summoning, and cheers the Ruler of the Sky on. Despite this, the Ruler of the Sky is defeated by Roxas in an aerial battle and collides with Hook's ship as it disintegrates, crushing its masts. Having been thwarted once again, Pete flees swearing vengeance.

Design[edit]

The Ruler of the Sky resembles a large, skeletal parrot. Its body is covered in violet plumage and it has a jeweled, gold collar around its neck. Its tail is comprised of several skulls linked together, while its wings are comprised of four gold cutlasses with alternating violet and red gems set in their guards. The topmost cutlass in each wing ends in a hook, and none of the cutlasses are actually connected to each other. The Ruler of the Sky's head sports yellow eyes and a jeweled, violet and gold crown. Its mouth is comprised by a brown treasure chest filled with gold coins with gold lining, and black spikes acting as teeth that the Heartless has clenched in its beak. Its Heartless emblem is on the top of its crown. The Ruler of the Sky incorporates many traits that are homages to stereotypical pirates, such as parrots, skulls, cutlasses, and treasure.

The Ruler of the Sky's name reflects its unmatched power and flight.

Strategy[edit]

The Ruler of the Sky is an airborne moving target. For this battle, equip a leveled-up Glide ability, a good midair weapon, and Fire magic.

At the start of the battle, Lock-On to the Ruler and follow it. It flies as quickly as Roxas does, so strike while the Ruler is turning. Dodge its Water Bullets and Icicles by not staying directly behind the Ruler.

After the Ruler sustains about half a bar of damage, a segment of its tail breaks, triggering a berserk state. The Ruler of the Sky rushes back and forth 3, 5 or 7 times, depending on how many tail segments have been destroyed, and occasionally releases a homing ball of energy when it begins its rush. Dodge by flying downwards and to the side. Be cautious of flying too close to the water, which causes the Ruler to fire homing Water Bullets. If this happens, use the terrain to avoid the Water Bullets.

After rushing several times, the Ruler of the Sky dives into the ocean unless you land Fires during its charging phase. Wait for it to resurface, and watch the mini-map. Once the Ruler resurfaces, it executes Coin Machine Gun. (Interestingly enough, if Roxas is hit, he collects the munny that hit him.) Dodge low or to the side. The Ruler moves away from if Roxas tries to approach it, so try not to push it outside the area boundary. When it stops firing, use the opening before it resumes flying to attack the tail. Repeat the above until all tail segments are destroyed.

When its tail is destroyed, the Ruler of the Sky enters a new, second berserk state. It begins flying around the area, circling Roxas with Icicles and Water Bullets. Fly up and down repeatedly to dodge, Alternatively, stand in the hole dug by Smee, avoiding the Water Bullets and Icicles entirely.

Once the berserk state ends, the Ruler of the Sky stops circling and executes Coin Machine Gun. This time, the Ruler of the Sky stays stationary if approached. Fly up to it from below and target its red core.

After Coin Machine Gun, the Ruler of the Sky transforms its wings into claws and starts swiping at Roxas. Avoid this attack by flying away. The Ruler of the Sky pauses for a few seconds after it finishes this attack, giving an extra opportunity to deal damage. It then returns to its second berserk state. Repeat the second part of the strategy until the Heartless falls.

Be sure to equip items and multiple casts of Fire magic. Make use of the Limit Break, and equip a weapon with powerful strikes, as the Ruler does not stay still long enough for combo-based weapons to be effective.

A possible strategy to follow is to bring a large number of high-level Fire and Firaga casts, as well as Hi-Ethers and Elixirs to replenish magic. During the first phase of the battle, use Fire to inflict damage on the tail segments, as its homing capability will make it easier to connect with the target. After the tail is destroyed, use Firaga at close range to inflict a great deal of damage to the Boss's core.

Technique Element Status Power Block?
Water Shots (水弾
Mizudan?) 		Attack Command Water Damage Drain (40%) 0.23 △
Fires large bullets from its tail that home in on the player.
Icicle Attack (氷柱攻撃
Tsurara Kōgeki?) 		Attack Command Ice Freeze (5%) 1.00 △
Generates a whirlpool on the water surface, and extends an icicle from the center.
Coin Machine Gun (硬貨マシンガン
Kōka Mashin Gan?) 		Attack Command — — 0.50 △
Shoots golden coins forward, 3~5 times in a row.
Angry Wing Impact (怒り羽衝撃
Ikari Hane Shōgeki?) 		Attack Command — — 1.50 X
Strikes with its wings, emitting shock waves.
Angry Wing Rush (怒り羽突進
Ikari Hane Tosshin?) 		Attack Command — — 1.40 △
Repeatedly rushes at high speed with a red body.[1]
Scratch (ひっかき
Hikkaki?) 		Attack Command — — 1.95 △
Its wings begin to glow and turn into claws, and it will alternately scratch with its left and right claw.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Video[edit]

Ruler of the Sky – Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ After the entire tail is destroyed, it will continuously fly at high speed.
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