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'''Dragoons''' are [[Nobodies]] that mostly appear in [[Beast's Castle]]. They are controlled by [[Xaldin]].
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The '''Dragoon''' is a high-ranking [[Nobody]] controlled by [[Xaldin]] that is found in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.


They are very spiky, and wield lances. Though most [[Nobodies]] are white, Dragoons are mostly purple.
==Design==
A Dragoon is a thin, dragon-like creature with silver and purple skin. Its hands only have two distinct digits, while its feet have three long, purple toes each. It also has a thin, purple tail and sharp, white wings with purple tips lined by spikes resembling those on the Nobody symbol. The Dragoon's real face is a small round and black head with a closed jagged mouth located within its neck, which is hollow, while its draconian "head" acts as something of a helmet. This "helmet" sports a jagged, open mouth at its end, lacks eyes, and is lined by thin spikes. The Dragoon's upper body and "neck" are covered in magenta straps. There is also a white Nobody sigil on its left thigh. Like all lesser Nobodies, Dragoons have astounding levels of flexibility. It wields a [[Nobody Lance]] in battle, which it has a 1% chance of dropping upon defeat for [[Donald]] to use as a [[staff]].


They and their master are, technically, the Kingdom Hearts homage to the Dragoon / Dragon Knight character class of the original Final Fantasy series due to their their usage of spears, being dragon themed (the Nobodies themselves appear as humanoid dragons and Xaldin's spears are dragon shaped as is his strongest attack) and that they use the Jump ability, the job's signature ability. The fact that these Nobodies, plus Xaldin's spears, are purple also stems from the fact that the standard Final Fantasy Dragoon wears purple or dark blue dragon armor or clothing.
The Dragoon is based on the {{ff|Dragoon (job)|eponymous job class}} from ''Final Fantasy''. This in turn was named after the real life {{w|dragoon|cavalry}} used by the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries armies in Europe and in the American Revolution. In addition, the "Learn" Reaction Command is used by {{ff|Blue Mage}}s in the ''Final Fantasy'' series in order to mimic monster abilities.
 
The Dragoon's pose in its official render mimics that of {{ff|Kain Highwind}}, a Dragoon from ''Final Fantasy IV''.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
Dragoons are one of the most powerful [[Nobodies]]. They use the jump attack constantly and it can make fighting difficult. Sora can use the jump [[reaction command]] to eliminate them more easily. The Jump ability also becomes extremely useful when fighting [[Xaldin]].
Dragoons are one of the most powerful Nobodies. When they appear, they drop directly to the ground, causing damage. Jump to avoid the shockwave attack, and then lead up with a combo. They use the jump attack constantly, and it can make fighting difficult. Sora can use the "Learn" [[Reaction Command]], followed by "Jump" to eliminate them more easily. In [[The World That Never Was]], where they appear at high levels, they can be eliminated with Eternal Session.
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When a Dragoon prepares its Spinning Swing attack while another Dragoon appears, the latter Dragoon will remain invincible, untargettable, and invisible, until it uses Jump again. 
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{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Jump'''|ジャンプ|<br>Janpu}}|Physical|x2.0|△|Readies spear, then falls directly over an opponent's head.|Used upon appearing, and thereafter.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Cut Off'''|なぎ払い|<br>Nagiharai|lit. "Sweep"}}|Physical|x1.5|O|Swings spear sideways.}}
{{Atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Spinning Swing'''|回転縦振り|<br>Kaiten Tate Furi|lit. "Spinning Vertical Swing"}}|Physical|x0.25|O|Spears spear vertically and launches opponents upward.}}
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{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Learn'''|ラーニング|<br>Rāningu|lit. "Learning"}}|—|—|Can be used when near the orb of light left behind by an active Dragoon's deflected Cut Off or Spinning Swing.<br>Attack command changes to {{c|Jump|attack}}; up to nine Jumps can be stocked. Use Jump to attack with a swooping thrust and shock wave.}}
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 3 October 2024

Dragoon

Dragoon KHII.png

Japanese ドラグーン
Rōmaji Doragūn

Type High-ranking Nobody
Game Kingdom Hearts II
Dragoon

Kingdom Hearts II
A dragoon. A high-ranking Nobody. When a ball of light appears after parrying its attacks, use Learn. Time it accurately, to use Jump to attack.
Learn can be used as often as possible, so a series of Jump attacks is one strategy option.

Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Beast's Castle
Episode 2
124 34 19 455
Twilight Town
Episode 2
152 43 25 860
The World That Never Was 160 45 26 1000
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0

Rewards
MP prize (3) ×6
Dense Shard (12%), Serenity Gem (4%), Nobody Lance (1%)
World(s)
Beast's Castle, Twilight Town, The World That Never Was
Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Beast's Castle
Episode 2
124 34 19 364
Twilight Town
Episode 2
152 43 25 688
The World That Never Was 160 45 26 800
Radiant Garden
Cavern of Remembrance
228 67 39 800
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0

Rewards
MP prize (1) ×2, MP prize (3) ×2
Dense Shard (12%), Nobody Lance (1%)
World(s)
Beast's Castle, Twilight Town, The World That Never Was, Radiant Garden
Cup HP Strength Defense
Titan Cup

Match 6: 2 Dragoon

138 39 22
Titan Paradox Cup

Match 6: 2 Dragoon

240 70 41
Hades Paradox Cup

Match 19: 1 Dragoon
Match 37: 4 Dragoon
Match 39: 4 Dragoon

290 87 51
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Cup HP Strength Defense
Titan Cup

Match 6: 2 Dragoon

148 42 24
Titan Paradox Cup

Match 6: 2 Dragoon

240 70 41
Hades Paradox Cup

Match 19: 1 Dragoon
Match 37: 4 Dragoon
Match 39: 4 Dragoon

290 86 51
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0

The Dragoon is a high-ranking Nobody controlled by Xaldin that is found in Kingdom Hearts II.

Design[edit]

A Dragoon is a thin, dragon-like creature with silver and purple skin. Its hands only have two distinct digits, while its feet have three long, purple toes each. It also has a thin, purple tail and sharp, white wings with purple tips lined by spikes resembling those on the Nobody symbol. The Dragoon's real face is a small round and black head with a closed jagged mouth located within its neck, which is hollow, while its draconian "head" acts as something of a helmet. This "helmet" sports a jagged, open mouth at its end, lacks eyes, and is lined by thin spikes. The Dragoon's upper body and "neck" are covered in magenta straps. There is also a white Nobody sigil on its left thigh. Like all lesser Nobodies, Dragoons have astounding levels of flexibility. It wields a Nobody Lance in battle, which it has a 1% chance of dropping upon defeat for Donald to use as a staff.

The Dragoon is based on the eponymous job class from Final Fantasy. This in turn was named after the real life cavalry used by the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries armies in Europe and in the American Revolution. In addition, the "Learn" Reaction Command is used by Blue Mages in the Final Fantasy series in order to mimic monster abilities.

The Dragoon's pose in its official render mimics that of Kain Highwind, a Dragoon from Final Fantasy IV.

Strategy[edit]

Dragoons are one of the most powerful Nobodies. When they appear, they drop directly to the ground, causing damage. Jump to avoid the shockwave attack, and then lead up with a combo. They use the jump attack constantly, and it can make fighting difficult. Sora can use the "Learn" Reaction Command, followed by "Jump" to eliminate them more easily. In The World That Never Was, where they appear at high levels, they can be eliminated with Eternal Session.

When a Dragoon prepares its Spinning Swing attack while another Dragoon appears, the latter Dragoon will remain invincible, untargettable, and invisible, until it uses Jump again.

Technique Element Power Guard?
Jump (ジャンプ
Janpu
?)
Physical x2.0
Readies spear, then falls directly over an opponent's head.
Used upon appearing, and thereafter.
Cut Off (なぎ払い
Nagiharai
?, lit. "Sweep")
Physical x1.5 O
Swings spear sideways.
Spinning Swing (回転縦振り
Kaiten Tate Furi
?, lit. "Spinning Vertical Swing")
Physical x0.25 O
Spears spear vertically and launches opponents upward.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.
Reaction Commands
Reaction Command Element Power Description
Learn (ラーニング
Rāningu
?, lit. "Learning")
Can be used when near the orb of light left behind by an active Dragoon's deflected Cut Off or Spinning Swing.
Attack command changes to Jump; up to nine Jumps can be stocked. Use Jump to attack with a swooping thrust and shock wave.