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The {{nihongo|'''Oathkeeper'''|約束のお守り|Yakusoku no Omamori|lit. "Oath's Charm"}} is gained by speaking to [[Kairi]] in the Secret Waterway in [[Traverse Town]], after her rescue in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''. It has a decent reach and is well-balanced. It's a good substitute for the [[Lionheart]], in case the player hasn't been able, or didn't want, to defeat [[Cloud]] and [[Leon]] in the [[Hades Cup]]. The Oathkeeper reappears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. The Oathkeeper is one of the two Keyblades [[Roxas]] uses, the other being the [[Oblivion]]. The first time Roxas is seen using Oathkeeper (Another Side, Another Story), it appears more metallic than Sora's. However this is only an effect applied during the High Quality cutscene. The [[Keychain]] motif is of Kairi's [[Lucky Charm]]; a [[Paopu]] fruit-like star made of thalassa-shells. Its shaft displays two hearts, and its handle bears two angel wings, contrasting the bat wings that comprise Oblivion's handle. The teeth are fashioned in the shape of the Kanji for "light" (光), corresponding to the Oblivion's Kanji for "darkness". It can be seen as a [[Keyblade]] of light, to balance out Oblivion's darkness.
{{Suite}}
 
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', the Oathkeeper card is obtained after completing [[Destiny Islands]] on the 12th floor.
 
==Stats==
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|name=Oathkeeper
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|desc=Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon power. Capable of dealing a string of critical blows.
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|romaji=Yakusoku no Omamori
|MP=+1
|jpname=Promise's Charm
|ability=None
|fr=Tendre Promesse
|get=Talk to Kairi in Traverse Town after rescuing her from Hollow Bastion.
|de=Sternentreue
|desc=Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon power. Capable of dealing a string of critical blows.
|AP=+9
|MP=+1
|length=Medium
|rate=x2
|recoil=1
|get=Speak to Kairi in the [[Secret Waterway]] after rescuing her.
}}
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|name=Oathkeeper
|katakana=約束のお守り
|romaji=Yakusoku no Omamori
|jpname=Promise’s Charm
|desc=A well-balanced weapon with a very powerful thrust.
|strike=B
|thrust={{st}}
|finish=B+
|swing=B
|element=Physical
|break=B
|cp=C
|get=Speak with [[Naminé]] after defeating the [[Darkside]].
}}
}}
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{{InfoKeyKHII
{{InfoKeyKHII
|name=Oathkeeper
|name=Oathkeeper
|desc=Enhances magic and increases the duration of a Drive Form.
|katakana=約束のお守り
|str=+3
|romaji=Yakusoku no Omamori
|mag=+3
|jpname=Promise’s Charm
|ability=Form Boost
|desc=Enhances magic and increases the duration of a Drive Form.
|get=Unlock the Keyhole in [[Twilight Town]] on your 2nd visit
|str=+3
|mag=+3
|length=98
|ability=[[Form Boost]]
|get=Unlock the Gate in [[Twilight Town]].
}}
}}
{{col-break}}
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|bonus=+11
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|name=Oathkeeper
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|romaji=Yakusoku no Omamori
|jpname=Promise’s Charm
|desc=A Keyblade that will guard you from many hurts. Its powers help accelerate your growth.
|mid=: 
|name2=Mind
|name3=Love
|name4=Light
|name5=Heart
|katakana2=:思
|katakana3=:絆
|katakana4=:光
|katakana5=:心
|rmid=: 
|romaji2=Omou
|romaji3=Kizuna
|romaji4=Hikari
|romaji5=Kokoro
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|ability23=[[Auto-Life]]<br>{{c|Magic Bracer|RCO}}
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|ability32=[[Regen]]<br>[[Magic Upgrade]]<br>[[Auto-Block]]
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|name=Oathkeeper
|katakana=約束のお守り
|romaji=Yakusoku no Omamori
|jpname=Promise’s Charm
|desc=A Keyblade imbued with light power.
|form=[[Light Form]], [[Double Form OKP]]
|shotlock1=[[Sunray Blast]]
|shotlock2=[[Stellar Inception]]
|length=???
|get=Trade in the [[Proof of Promises]] at the Moogle Shop.
|char=Sora
|str0=+7
|mag0=+7
|ability0=[[MP Converter]]
|mag1=+8
|str2=+8
|mag3=+9
|str4=+9
|ability4=[[Situation Boost]]
|mag5=+10
|str6=+10
|mag7=+11
|str8=+11
|mag9=+12
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|str10=+12
|recipe={{3R|1|n1=Fluorite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Shard|q2=3}}
{{3R|2|n1=Fluorite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Shard|q2=4}}
{{3R|3|n1=Fluorite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Stone|q2=1}}
{{3R|4|n1=Damascus|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Stone|q2=2|n3=Betwixt Stone|q3=1}}
{{3R|5|n1=Damascus|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Stone|q2=3|n3=Betwixt Stone|q3=2}}
{{3R|6|n1=Damascus|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Gem|q2=1}}
{{3R|7|n1=Adamantite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Gem|q2=2|n3=Betwixt Gem|q3=1}}
{{3R|8|n1=Adamantite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Gem|q2=3|n3=Betwixt Gem|q3=2}}
{{3R|9|n1=Adamantite|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Crystal|q2=1}}
{{3R|10|n1=Electrum|q1=1|n2=Wellspring Crystal|q2=2|n3=Betwixt Crystal|q3=1}}
}}
}}
{{col-end}}
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The '''Oathkeeper''' is a [[Keychain]] for [[Kingdom Key|Sora's Keyblade]] introduced in  ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It also appears as half of [[Roxas]]'s [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion|dual set]] of Keyblades alongside the [[Oblivion]], and was transformed from his original Kingdom Key after [[Xion]] returned to Sora. The Oathkeeper is symbolic of Sora's memories of [[Kairi]].<ref>'''''{{w|Weekly Famitsu}}'''''<!--If anyone knows which volume issue and page this is, please add it-->, '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The Keyblades the boy who knows Sora is holding are the Oathkeeper and Oblivion from the first game. The precious "Oathkeeper", which Sora received from Kairi. The jet-black Keyblade, symbolic of Riku. The Oblivion, at first, was called Riku's Keyblade. The boy who has the Keyblades from Riku (darkness) and Kairi (light)... Who is he!?" [https://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-showcases-Kingdom-Hearts-HD-2-8-Nomura-interview-released-8108 Translation via KHInsider].</ref>
 
==Development==
Originally, the Oathkeeper was meant to have a [[paopu fruit]] as the Keychain's token.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania#Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "In the early stages we called it the "Kairi Keyblade," and I was envisioning giving it a paopu fruit keychain." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/A-Look-Back-KINGDOM-HEARTS-Ultimania-Gallery-Comments-Part-1-15519 Translation via goldpanner].</ref>
 
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
The Oathkeeper is formed when Sora uses Kairi's [[Wayfinder]] as a Keychain. After rescuing her from [[Hollow Bastion]], Kairi gives him the charm for luck in the [[Secret Waterway]] in [[Traverse Town]].
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
When Sora enters [[Castle Oblivion]], [[Naminé]] rewrites Sora's memories, replacing Kairi's Lucky Charm with what appears to be a trinket from herself. After Sora defeats the [[Darkside]] at [[Destiny Islands]] and speaks with Naminé, she reveals the truth, and the illusion is dispelled. He then obtains the first Oathkeeper card afterwards.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
Although Sora continued to possess the Lucky Charm after awakening from his hibernation, he is not able to use the Oathkeeper until he returns to [[Twilight Town]] and learns where Kairi had been taken.
 
==Design==
The Oathkeeper's shaft displays two hearts, and its handle bears two angel wings, contrasting the bat wings that comprise Oblivion's handle. The teeth are fashioned in the shape of the Kanji for "light" (光), corresponding to the Oblivion's kanji for "darkness". Its Keychain token is Kairi's Wayfinder, a star sewn together from [[Thalassa Shell]]s. In Castle Oblivion, it is replaced by Naminé's trinket until the illusion over Sora's Thalassa charm breaks.
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the two white points in the teeth of the blade are now darkened. The heart shape next to it is now bigger and level with the teeth. The angel wings making the guard are now yellow and blue, matching the teeth. The heart shape at the bottom of the blade is now hollow.
 
When the Oathkeeper is summoned in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', it emerges in a bright, yellowish-white light. When summoned in ''Kingdom Hearts III'', it appears in sparklingly light and feathers.
 
The Oathkeeper's English name stems from its Keychain, Kairi's Wayfinder, being a reminder of Sora's promise to her. Its Japanese name, "Promise's Charm," also reflects this status.
 
==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
In the intro of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Roxas is shown dual wielding the Oathkeeper and Oblivion against Axel; Riku also wields the Oblivion against Xemnas, while Sora uses the Oathkeeper.
 
===''Play Arts Figures''===
A limited edition Oathkeeper was released with four other Keyblades in a special ''[[Play Arts Figures]]'' accessory set, ''[[Play Arts Figures#Play Arts Arms|Play Arts Arms]]''.
 
==Gameplay==
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the Oathkeeper has a decent reach and is well-balanced, making it an acceptable substitute for the [[Lionheart]].
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', its ability of Form Boost makes it much more useful for leveling Sora's [[Drive Form]]s, rather than for regular battle.


==Card==
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', this Keyblade's ground combo begins with a thrust forward, followed by a diagonal vertical strike from the right side, and continues with a lightning-fast rush consisting of a horizontal slash left, the same slash right, and a vertical downward slash and ending with a jump back and a rushing diagonal spinning slash. Pressing {{button|dsy}} after the first upward slash will trigger a jump into the air and a slightly angled spinning slash. The aerial combo is a rush forward and two downward spinning slashes from either side.
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==See Also==
In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the Oathkeeper's Clock abilities are the best defensive abilities among all the Keychains in the game.
* [[Kairi]]
 
* [[Destiny Islands]]
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the Oathkeeper has balanced magic and strength stats, and along with its [[MP Converter]] ability the Oathkeeper is slightly more geared towards magic than its counterpart the Oblivion.
* [[Roxas]]
 
* [[Oblivion]]
==Gallery==
* [[Two Become One]]
<gallery>
Oathkeeper (Art).png|Concept art of the Oathkeeper.
</gallery>
 
==Notes and references==
{{reflist}}


==See also==
*[[Oblivion]]
*[[Oathkeeper & Oblivion]]
*[[Two Become One]]
{{KeybladeS}}
{{KeybladeR}}
{{KeybladeX}}
{{KeybladeDS}}
{{ZeroGear}}
{{Keychains}}
{{Keychains}}
{{O13 1stWeps}}
{{358Secret}}
[[de:Sternentreue]]
[[fr:Tendre Promesse]]

Latest revision as of 04:36, 19 November 2024

Kingdom Hearts
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
"Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon power. Capable of dealing a string of critical blows."
Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KH.png
Japanese 約束のお守り
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori
Translation Promise's Charm
Stats
Strength MP Length
+9 +1 Medium
Crit. Rate Crit. Bonus Recoil
x2 +0 1
Obtained
Speak to Kairi in the Secret Waterway after rescuing her.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
"A well-balanced weapon with a very powerful thrust."
Japanese 約束のお守り
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori
Translation Promise’s Charm
Stats
Strike Thrust Finish
B ★ B+
Swing
Speed 		Break
Recovery 		Required
CP
B B C
Element
Physical
Obtained
Speak with Naminé after defeating the Darkside.
Kingdom Hearts II
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper

"Enhances magic and increases the duration of a Drive Form."

Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KHII.png
Japanese 約束のお守り
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori
Translation Promise’s Charm
Stats
Strength Magic Length
+3 +3 98
Ability
Form Boost
Obtained
Unlock the Gate in Twilight Town.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
"A weapon transformation brought about by installing an Ability Unit in a Kingdom Key+."
Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KHD.png
Japanese 約束のお守り
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori
Translation Promise’s Charm
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+100 +4 +15 +30 +4
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +4 +10 +4 +13 +4
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.19 1.19
Abilities
1: Defender
Obtained
Zero Gear ⑤ + 1 Ability Unit Ⓛ (Roxas/Xion)

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
"A Keyblade that will guard you from many hurts. Its powers help accelerate your growth."
Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese 約束のお守り
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori
Translation Promise’s Charm
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Undo Regen
LV3 LV4
Auto-Life Protect OFinish1RCO.png
Shell OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat Data-Roxas with a ★ rank.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Oathkeeper: Mind
Oathkeeper
"A Keyblade that will guard you from many hurts. Its powers help accelerate your growth."
Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese 約束のお守り:思
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori: Omou
Translation Promise’s Charm: Mind
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Undo Regen
Magic Upgrade
LV3 LV4
Auto-Life
Magic Bracer 		Protect OFinish1RCO.png
Shell OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat 60 enemies with the Oathkeeper.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Oathkeeper: Love
Oathkeeper
"A Keyblade that will guard you from many hurts. Its powers help accelerate your growth."
Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese 約束のお守り:絆
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori: Kizuna
Translation Promise’s Charm: Bonds
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Undo Regen
Magic Upgrade
Auto-Block
LV3 LV4
Auto-Life
Magic Bracer 		Protect OFinish1RCO.png
Shell OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat 120 enemies with the Oathkeeper: Mind.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Oathkeeper: Light
Oathkeeper
"A Keyblade that will guard you from many hurts. Its powers help accelerate your growth."
Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese 約束のお守り:光
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori: Hikari
Translation Promise’s Charm: Light
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Undo Regen
Magic Upgrade
Auto-Block
LV3 LV4
Auto-Life
Magic Bracer
Drain Counter OFinish1RCO.png 		Protect OFinish1RCO.png
Shell OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat 180 enemies with the Oathkeeper: Love.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Oathkeeper: Heart
Oathkeeper
"A Keyblade that will guard you from many hurts. Its powers help accelerate your growth."
Token
Oathkeeper Keychain KHREC.png
Japanese 約束のお守り:心
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori: Kokoro
Translation Promise’s Charm: Heart
Stats
Length
Medium
Clock Abilities
LV1 LV2
Undo Regen
Magic Upgrade
Auto-Block
LV3 LV4
Auto-Life
Magic Bracer
Drain Counter OFinish1RCO.png 		Protect OFinish1RCO.png
Shell OFinish1RCO.png
EXP Boost OFinish1RCO.png
Obtained
Defeat 240 enemies with the Oathkeeper: Light.

Kingdom Hearts III
Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper
"A Keyblade imbued with light power."
Token
the Keychain of the Oathkeeper Keyblade
Japanese 約束のお守り
Rōmaji Yakusoku no Omamori
Translation Promise’s Charm
Stats
Length
???
Form
Light Form, Double Form OKP
Shotlocks
Sunray Blast, Stellar Inception
Obtained
Trade in the Proof of Promises at the Moogle Shop.

Lv Strength Magic Ability

0 +7 +7 MP Converter
1 +7 +8 —
2 +8 +8 —
3 +8 +9 —
4 +9 +9 Situation Boost
5 +9 +10 —
6 +10 +10 —
7 +10 +11 —
8 +11 +11 —
9 +11 +12 Formchange Extender
10 +12 +12 —
Lv Materials
1 Fluorite x1 Wellspring Shard x3
2 Fluorite x1 Wellspring Shard x4
3 Fluorite x1 Wellspring Stone x1
4 Damascus x1 Wellspring Stone x2 Betwixt Stone x1
5 Damascus x1 Wellspring Stone x3 Betwixt Stone x2
6 Damascus x1 Wellspring Gem x1
7 Adamantite x1 Wellspring Gem x2 Betwixt Gem x1
8 Adamantite x1 Wellspring Gem x3 Betwixt Gem x2
9 Adamantite x1 Wellspring Crystal x1
10 Electrum x1 Wellspring Crystal x2 Betwixt Crystal x1

The Oathkeeper is a Keychain for Sora's Keyblade introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It also appears as half of Roxas's dual set of Keyblades alongside the Oblivion, and was transformed from his original Kingdom Key after Xion returned to Sora. The Oathkeeper is symbolic of Sora's memories of Kairi.[1]

Development[edit]

Originally, the Oathkeeper was meant to have a paopu fruit as the Keychain's token.[2]

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

The Oathkeeper is formed when Sora uses Kairi's Wayfinder as a Keychain. After rescuing her from Hollow Bastion, Kairi gives him the charm for luck in the Secret Waterway in Traverse Town.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

When Sora enters Castle Oblivion, Naminé rewrites Sora's memories, replacing Kairi's Lucky Charm with what appears to be a trinket from herself. After Sora defeats the Darkside at Destiny Islands and speaks with Naminé, she reveals the truth, and the illusion is dispelled. He then obtains the first Oathkeeper card afterwards.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

Although Sora continued to possess the Lucky Charm after awakening from his hibernation, he is not able to use the Oathkeeper until he returns to Twilight Town and learns where Kairi had been taken.

Design[edit]

The Oathkeeper's shaft displays two hearts, and its handle bears two angel wings, contrasting the bat wings that comprise Oblivion's handle. The teeth are fashioned in the shape of the Kanji for "light" (光), corresponding to the Oblivion's kanji for "darkness". Its Keychain token is Kairi's Wayfinder, a star sewn together from Thalassa Shells. In Castle Oblivion, it is replaced by Naminé's trinket until the illusion over Sora's Thalassa charm breaks.

In Kingdom Hearts III, the two white points in the teeth of the blade are now darkened. The heart shape next to it is now bigger and level with the teeth. The angel wings making the guard are now yellow and blue, matching the teeth. The heart shape at the bottom of the blade is now hollow.

When the Oathkeeper is summoned in Kingdom Hearts II, it emerges in a bright, yellowish-white light. When summoned in Kingdom Hearts III, it appears in sparklingly light and feathers.

The Oathkeeper's English name stems from its Keychain, Kairi's Wayfinder, being a reminder of Sora's promise to her. Its Japanese name, "Promise's Charm," also reflects this status.

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

In the intro of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Roxas is shown dual wielding the Oathkeeper and Oblivion against Axel; Riku also wields the Oblivion against Xemnas, while Sora uses the Oathkeeper.

Play Arts Figures[edit]

A limited edition Oathkeeper was released with four other Keyblades in a special Play Arts Figures accessory set, Play Arts Arms.

Gameplay[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts, the Oathkeeper has a decent reach and is well-balanced, making it an acceptable substitute for the Lionheart.

In Kingdom Hearts II, its ability of Form Boost makes it much more useful for leveling Sora's Drive Forms, rather than for regular battle.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, this Keyblade's ground combo begins with a thrust forward, followed by a diagonal vertical strike from the right side, and continues with a lightning-fast rush consisting of a horizontal slash left, the same slash right, and a vertical downward slash and ending with a jump back and a rushing diagonal spinning slash. Pressing Y after the first upward slash will trigger a jump into the air and a slightly angled spinning slash. The aerial combo is a rush forward and two downward spinning slashes from either side.

Combos
Ground
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Ground) Thrust
Hit 1 0.88 X X X
(Ground) Upswing
Hit 1 0.75 X ◯ X
(Air) Spin Knockdown
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ X
(Ground) 3 Continuous Swings
Hit 1 0.5 X X X
Hit 2 0.5 X X X
Hit 3 1.5 ◯ ◯ X
(Ground) Rush Spin Upswing
Hit 1 0.75 X ◯ X
(Ground) Jump Rush Upswing
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯


Air
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Air) Spin Upswing
Hit 1 0.88 X X X
(Air) Spin Knockdown
Hit 1 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯


In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, the Oathkeeper's Clock abilities are the best defensive abilities among all the Keychains in the game.

In Kingdom Hearts III, the Oathkeeper has balanced magic and strength stats, and along with its MP Converter ability the Oathkeeper is slightly more geared towards magic than its counterpart the Oblivion.

Gallery[edit]

  • Concept art of the Oathkeeper.

    Concept art of the Oathkeeper.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Weekly Famitsu, Tetsuya Nomura: "The Keyblades the boy who knows Sora is holding are the Oathkeeper and Oblivion from the first game. The precious "Oathkeeper", which Sora received from Kairi. The jet-black Keyblade, symbolic of Riku. The Oblivion, at first, was called Riku's Keyblade. The boy who has the Keyblades from Riku (darkness) and Kairi (light)... Who is he!?" Translation via KHInsider.
  2. ^ Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, Tetsuya Nomura: "In the early stages we called it the "Kairi Keyblade," and I was envisioning giving it a paopu fruit keychain." Translation via goldpanner.

See also[edit]

Sora's Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Oathkeeper | Oblivion | Ultima Weapon
Lady Luck | Olympia | Jungle King | Three Wishes | Pumpkinhead | Wishing Star | Crabclaw | Fairy Harp | Divine Rose | Spellbinder | Lionheart | Metal Chocobo | One-Winged Angel | Diamond Dust
Total Eclipse | Midnight Roar | Maverick Flare
Star Seeker | Hidden Dragon | Rumbling Rose | Hero's Crest | Monochrome | Mysterious Abyss | Follow the Wind | Wishing Lamp | Decisive Pumpkin | Circle of Life | Sweet Memories | Photon Debugger | Gull Wing | Guardian Soul | Sleeping Lion | Fenrir | Bond of Flame | Fatal Crest | Winner's Proof | Two Become One
Skull Noise | Guardian Bell | Ferris Gear | Dual Disc | Knockout Punch | All for One | Counterpoint | Sweet Dreams | Divewing | End of Pain | Unbound | Combined Keyblade
Hero's Origin | Shooting Star | Favorite Deputy | Ever After | Happy Gear | Crystal Snow | Hunny Spout | Nano Gear | Wheel of Fate | Starlight | Grand Chef | Classic Tone
Midnight Blue | Phantom Green | Dawn Till Dusk | Elemental Encoder | Advent Red | Dead of Night
Other
Dream Sword | Dream Shield | Dream Rod | Wooden Sword | Struggle Bat
Roxas's Keyblades
Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Missing Ache | Ominous Blight | Abaddon Plasma | Pain of Solitude | Sign of Innocence | Crown of Guilt | Abyssal Tide | Leviathan | True Light's Flight
Rejection of Fate | Midnight Roar | Glimpse of Darkness | Total Eclipse | Silent Dirge | Lunar Eclipse | Darker Than Dark | Astral Blast | Maverick Flare | Twilight Blaze | Omega Weapon
Oathkeeper | Two Become One | Oathkeeper & Oblivion | Umbrella | Aubade
Other
Wooden Stick | Struggle Bat
Xion's Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Replica Kingdom Key | Missing Ache | Ominous Blight | Abaddon Plasma | Pain of Solitude | Sign of Innocence | Crown of Guilt | Abyssal Tide | Leviathan | True Light's Flight | Rejection of Fate | Midnight Roar | Glimpse of Darkness | Total Eclipse | Silent Dirge | Lunar Eclipse | Darker Than Dark | Astral Blast | Maverick Flare | Twilight Blaze | Omega Weapon | Oathkeeper | Two Become One | Umbrella | Aubade
Data-Sora's Keyblades
Kingdom Key | Wishing Star | Lady Luck | Olympia | Three Wishes | Oblivion | Zero/One | Oathkeeper | Metal Chocobo | Lionheart | Ultima Weapon
Zero Gear KHD.png Zero Gear Zero Gear KHD.png
Interdiction | Sharpshooter | Lindworm | Frozen Pride | Skysplitter | Book of Retribution | Lunatic | Eternal Flames | Arpeggio | Fair Game | Graceful Dahlia | Foudre | Kingdom Key
Oathkeeper | Two Become One | Oathkeeper/Oblivion | Dream Sword | Way to the Dawn | Kingdom Key D | Dream Rod | Dream Shield
Keyblades
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Key | Oathkeeper | Oblivion | Ultima Weapon | Kingdom Key D | Keyblade of Heart
Lady Luck | Olympia | Jungle King | Three Wishes | Pumpkinhead | Wishing Star | Crabclaw | Fairy Harp | Divine Rose | Spellbinder | Metal Chocobo | Lionheart | Diamond Dust | One-Winged Angel
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts II
Way to the Dawn | Destiny's Embrace | Stormfall | Ends of the Earth | Wayward Wind | Void Gear | No Name
Star Seeker | Hidden Dragon | Rumbling Rose | Hero's Crest | Monochrome | Mysterious Abyss | Follow the Wind | Wishing Lamp | Decisive Pumpkin | Circle of Life
Photon Debugger | Sweet Memories | Fatal Crest | Sleeping Lion | Guardian Soul | Gull Wing | Fenrir | Bond of Flame | Two Become One | Winner's Proof
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Missing Ache | Ominous Blight | Abaddon Plasma | Pain of Solitude | Sign of Innocence | Crown of Guilt | Abyssal Tide | Leviathan | True Light's Flight | Rejection of Fate | Midnight Roar
Glimpse of Darkness | Total Eclipse | Silent Dirge | Lunar Eclipse | Darker Than Dark | Astral Blast | Maverick Flare | Twilight Blaze | Omega Weapon | Umbrella | Aubade
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Zero/One
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Earthshaker | Darkgnaw | Chaos Ripper | Frolic Flame | Lost Memory | Rainfell | Brightcrest | Master's Defender | χ-blade
Treasure Trove | Stroke of Midnight | Fairy Stars | Victory Line | Mark of a Hero | Hyperdrive | Pixie Petal | Sweetstack | No Name (KHBBS) | Royal Radiance
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Young Xehanort's Keyblade | Bond of the Blaze | Combined Keyblade
Skull Noise | Guardian Bell | Dual Disc | Ferris Gear | Ocean's Rage | Knockout Punch | All for One | Counterpoint | Divewing | Sweet Dreams | Unbound | End of Pain
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts χ
Invi's Keyblade | Gula's Keyblade | Ira's Keyblade | Aced's Keyblade | Ava's Keyblade
Starlight | Moogle O' Glory | Bad Guy Breaker
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts III
Braveheart | Star Cluster | Replica Kingdom Key
Hero's Origin | Shooting Star | Favorite Deputy | Ever After | Happy Gear | Crystal Snow | Hunny Spout | Nano Gear | Wheel of Fate | Grand Chef | Classic Tone
Midnight Blue | Phantom Green | Dawn Till Dusk | Elemental Encoder | Advent Red | Dead of Night
Keyblades introduced in Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Keyblade
Other Keyblades introduced
Tower of Radiance and Shadow
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