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The '''Vanitas Remnant'''<!--incorrectly named as "Vanitas's Lingering Spirit" in the Bradygames guide--> is an [[Unversed]] that serves as a secret boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''. It can be fought in the Badlands area of the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] after the player clears the [[Final Episode]].  
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>


Defeating the Vanitas Remnant in the Japanese version of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' earns the player a Secret Gem. In the North American, PAL, and ''Final Mix'' versions of the game, defeating this boss unlocks the [[Void Gear]] and allows the [[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]] 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. The Unversed attacks, and after its defeat, it disappears back into the darkness.
===''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 wears a smooth, black helmet that has an Unversed emblem on it. The boss also wears a black and white bodysuit, white boots with black soles, and a white, skirt-like garment around its waste that has black tips and is held in place 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 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.


The portal from which the Vanitas Remnant emerges resembles those of the [[Absent Silhouette]]s that appear in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''. It is purple in coloration, and fragments of black, rocklike material float around it. The symbol that appears in the portal's center resembles the [[Keychain]] of the Void Gear Keyblade.
==Strategy==
==Battle==
[[File:Versus Vanitas Remnant KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Vanitas Remnant engages in combat in the Keyblade Graveyard.]]
===Attacks===
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.  
*{{nihongo|'''Continuous Slash'''|連続斬り|Renzokukiri}}: The Vanitas Remnant dashes and then slashes at its opponent. It then performs an upward somersault slash that releases a crescent-shaped wave of dark energy that homes in on its target and inflicts Confuse if it makes contact.
*{{nihongo|'''Warp {{w|List of judo techniques|Kirioroshi}}'''|ワープ斬り下ろし|Wāpu Kirioroshi}}: The Vanitas Remnant teleports above its opponent and strikes downward while casting Blizzaga.
*{{nihongo|'''Dark Firaga'''|ダークファイガ|Dāku Faiga|lit. "Dark Figa"}}: The Vanitas Remnant launches a fireball at the opponent that soon divides into three smaller, homing fireballs.
*{{nihongo|'''Dark Thundaga'''|ダークサンダガ|Dāku Sandaga}}: The Vanitas Remnant strikes downward while casting Thundaga.
*{{nihongo|'''Shadow Dive'''|シャドウダイブ|Shadou Daibu}}: The Vanitas Remnant dives into the ground and homes in on its opponent. Once it is within range, the boss reemerges as several fireballs rain down.
*{{nihongo|'''X-Discharge'''|Xディスチャージ|X-Disuchāji}}: The Vanitas Remnant powers up its Keyblade and slashes at its opponent. It then releases an X-shaped wave of energy that homes in on its target.
*{{nihongo|'''Dark Splicer'''|ダークスプライサー|Dāku Supuraisā}}: The Vanitas Remnant slashes at its opponent while teleporting. The length of this attack increases as the Vanitas Remnant's HP is depleted.
*{{nihongo|'''Dark Spiral'''|ダークスパイラル|Dāku Supairaru}}: The Vanitas Remnant dashes through the air at high speeds while wrapped in dark energy. This attack is used more often as the Vanitas Remnant's HP is depleted.
*{{nihongo|'''Curaga'''|ケアルガ|Kearuga|lit. "Curega"}}: The Vanitas Remnant restores its HP. This spell is only cast if the opponent casts it first.
*{{nihongo|'''Spiraling Slash'''|回転突進斬り|Kaiten Tosshin Kiri}}: The Vanitas Remnant impales its opponent while spinning.
*{{nihongo|'''Dark Fang'''|ダークファング|Dāku Fangu}}: The Vanitas Remnant wraps the battlefield in darkness, dashes quickly, and places a row of dark crystals on either side of its opponent. These crystals rush at the opponent and inflict Blind on contact.
*{{nihongo|'''Clone Burst'''|クローンバースト|Kurōn Bāsuto}}: The Vanitas Remnant encases itself in a sphere of impenetrable, dark energy and launches several dark clones itself at the opponent before rushing forward with an attack of its own that inflicts Blind if it makes contact.
*{{nihongo|'''Dark Cannon'''|ダークキャノン|Dāku Kyanon}}: The Vanitas Remnant uses a [[Shotlock]] to fire a beam of blue energy from the tip of its Keyblade at the opponent. 
*'''Afterimage''': If the Vanitas Remnant is caught in its opponent's combo, it teleports above its foe to retaliate.
===Strategy===
Terra, Ventus, and Aqua cannot use [[Dimension Link|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.  


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]].  
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. The protagonists should also use [[Potion]]s or techniques such as [[Heal Strike]], [[Renewal Block]], and [[Renewal Barrier]] to recover HP, for [[Cure]] and [[Friend Cure]] spells allow the boss to also rejuvenate itself.
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. The protagonists should also use [[Potion]]s or techniques such as [[Heal Strike]], [[Renewal Block]], and [[Renewal Barrier]] to recover HP, for [[Cure]] and [[Group Cure]] spells allow the boss to also rejuvenate itself.
====Terra====
 
===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.  
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.  
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===
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.
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.
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====
 
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.  
===Aqua===
=====Strategy 1=====
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.
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=====
====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.
 
====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.
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====
===Terra, Ventus, and Aqua===
A glitch 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.
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.
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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}}
{{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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===Videos===
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File:Void Gear (Vanitas Remnant) KHBBS.png|The Vanitas Remnant's Void Gear Keyblade.
File:Void Gear (Vanitas Remnant) KHBBS.png|The Vanitas Remnant's Void Gear Keyblade.
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==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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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. The protagonists should also use Potions or techniques such as Heal Strike, Renewal Block, and Renewal Barrier to recover HP, for Cure and Group Cure spells allow the boss to also rejuvenate itself.

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.
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