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|Beating the game in Critical Mode will reward you with the [[File:Icon Key Item KHIII.png|12px|link=Proof of Times Past]]'''[[Proof of Times Past|<span style="color:#BA26F9">Proof of Times Past</span>]]''', which can be exchanged for the [[File:Icon Keyblade KHIII.png|12px|link=Oblivion]]'''[[Oblivion|<span style="color:#FF8D9C">Oblivion</span>]]''' Keyblade, so it's worth trying at least.
|Beating the game in Critical Mode will reward you with the {{Wlink|Proof of Times Past|kh3|keyitem}}, which can be exchanged for the {{Wlink|Oblivion|kh3|keyblade}} Keyblade, so it's worth trying at least.
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When you select New Game from the Main Menu, you get to choose the [[Difficulty Level]] for the game. For your first playthrough, you can only choose between Beginner Mode, Standard Mode, and Proud Mode. After beating the game once, you can also play in Critical Mode.
When you select New Game from the Main Menu, you get to choose the [[Difficulty Level]] for the game. For your first playthrough, you can only choose between Beginner Mode, Standard Mode, and Proud Mode. After beating the game once, you can also play in Critical Mode.
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The power of the Mystic is a great choice if you like to use Magic a lot.<br><small>It is represented by Sora reuniting with the Dream Eaters at the end of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.</small>
The power of the Mystic is a great choice if you like to use Magic a lot.<br><small>It is represented by Sora reuniting with the Dream Eaters at the end of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.</small>
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Once you've made your choice and confirmed it, the floor will break beneath you and you'll fall to another platform featuring Cinderella.
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|colspan="2"|When you have the Re Mind DLC, you'll get another set of images to choose from. These choices determine what part of the [[Premium Menu]] you will start with.
*'''Usual Adventure''': This starts the game without using the Premium Menu. It's just like playing without the DLC. Note: You can gain access to the Premium Menu later. <small>It is represented by Sora, Donald, and Goofy following the path to Castle Oblivion from the start of ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''.</small>
*'''Easy Adventure''': This starts the game with the [[EZ Code]]s available. EZ Codes can make the game easier by regenerating your HP and MP, defeating enemies in 1 hit, or automatically unlocking all Gummi Ships. However, keep in mind that certain [[Trophies]] cannot be obtained after a code has been activated. <small>It is represented by Sora holding the party hat and fake goggles from the ending of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.</small>
*'''Challenging Adventure''': This starts the game with the [[PRO Code]]s available. PRO Codes add an extra difficulty by slowly draining HP and MP, lowering your stats, or restricting what actions you can use. When beating certain bosses with PRO Codes available, you'll earn points, which will raise your rank, and finally reward you with a trophy. <small>It is represented by Sora, Donald, and Goofy surrounded by an army of Heartless in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.</small>
 
When choosing for one of the two types of codes, you can immediately activate the codes after choosing.
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After making your choices, you get asked to confirm your decision. Once you do, you'll get swallowed up by a tidal wave, and arrive in a world of endless sky.
 
==Combat 101==
Three {{Wlink|Shadow|kh3|Heartless|Shadows}} appear, and you'll get a tutorial screen about attacking, blocking, and dodging.
 
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!style="background:#000000; font-size:18px" colspan="2"|'''[[Shadow|<span style="color:white">Shadow</span>]]'''
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*Scratch Attack
*Thrust
*Thrust Attack
*Scratch
*Jump Attack
*Jump Attack
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|colspan="2"|Shadows are quite easy to beat. They do have the annoying ability of sinking into the ground, making them invulnerable until they resurface.
|colspan="2"|Shadows are quite slow-moving, and don't have a lot of HP, so they should fall easily. When they sink into the ground, they can't be attacked. However, Water magic will pull them out.
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===Learn to fight===
After defeating the Shadows, a giant monster appears: the {{Wlink|Darkside|kh3|Heartless}}, a familiar sight for players of the series.
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!style="background:#006400"|Potion
!style="background:#000000; font-size:18px" colspan="7"|Darkside
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|rowspan="6"|[[File:Darkside KHIII.png|400x400px|center]]
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|''Restores 30 HP of one character. Can be equipped.''
|rowspan="6"|The Darkside can only be damaged by hitting its hands or its head.  
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You'll summon the weapon you chose, and learn about HP and MP, and how to attack. And now it's time for your very first battle. Introducing the most basic of Heartless: the [[File:Heartless Emblem.png|x20px]]'''[[Shadow|<span style="color:purple">Shadow</span>]]'''. A bunch of them appear, but you only need to defeat one for the others to retreat. You'll learn about EXP and prizes, and another Shadow will try to attack you from behind. That might be a problem if it weren't for a very useful tool: Lock-on. Lock-on allows you to target and follow a specific enemy. Use Lock-on to defeat the group of Shadows, and a retreating Shadow will cause you to sink into darkness until you awake on a third platform, featuring three unidentified women, and a semi-transparent door.
When it charges its fist with energy, it will slam it in the ground, so get out of the way, and jump to avoid the shock wave that follows. Where it hits the ground, a pool of darkness will appear that spawns some Shadows. Although it's not required to defeat them, they provide a nice source of HP prizes.


Walk up to the door and you'll learn about examining. Examine the door and a treasure chest will appear. Walk up to it and open it to obtain...nothing. A crate now appears, push it and then smash it. Inside you'll find a [[File:Icon Potion KH.png|x20px]]'''[[Potion|<span style="color:green">Potion</span>]]'''. The door frame now becomes solid and a barrel appears. Lift the barrel and the rest of the door will materialize. Now you can open the door.
When it lowers itself on its knees, and pushes its chest forward with its arms back, it will fire homing projectiles. Guard or hit these projectiles to stop them.


When it places one hand on the ground, it will slam the other arm into the ground, causing a shock wave. If you get hit, there's a chance of getting stunned briefly. When he raises his arm back up, he's holding a dark orb. The orb will soon vanish, and several smaller orbs will rain from the sky. Stay clear of where they drop, or block them.


===Making the right choice===
The combat in ''Kingdom Hearts III'' makes it much easier to reach the Darkside's hand to damage it compared to previous games. Keep attacking, try to jump over the shock waves, and defeat the Shadows to regain some HP, and the Darkside should soon fall.
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|What choice you should make regarding your EXP growth kind of depends on your playstyle. If you're a beginner, or just looking for a quick run-through, "dawn" will be the best option, as it levels you up quicker at lower levels. If you're planning on getting Sora to LV 100, "dusk" is a better option, as the total EXP required is a lot lower. If you're not sure, you can always choose "noon".
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You find yourself on a wooden structure overlooking a vast ocean with three other characters. Fans of the ''Final Fantasy'' series might recognize them as Selphie from ''Final Fantasy VIII'', and Tidus and Wakka from ''Final Fantasy X''. Each will ask you a question, with three possible answers. The answers you give decide the amount of EXP you'll need to level up. There are three possible outcomes: "dawn" will require less EXP in the beginning but more at the end, "dusk" will require more EXP at the beginning but less at the end, and "noon" is kind of balanced between the two. Fortunately, there's no complicated formula for what choices to make. The top answers will result in dawn, the middle answers in noon, and the bottom answers in dusk. After answering all three, you get to confirm your choice. Afterwards, you'll find yourself on another station, featuring Aurora. Walk towards the light, and you'll learn about the Menu screen. However, you can't open it during battle and a bunch of Shadows appear.


After the battle, a Save Point appears. Save Points allow you to save your game (obviously), but standing on one also restores your HP and MP. Stand on the Save Point and a beam of light creates a stairway.
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===Time to face your dark side===
Once you've saved (or not), head up the stairs. In a cutscene you see your shadow grow to the size of a giant. Meet the very first boss battle, the [[File:Heartless Emblem.png|x20px]]'''[[Darkside|<span style="color:purple">Darkside</span>]]'''
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*Dark Punch
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*Dark Homing
*Dark Homing
*Dark Punch
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*Orb of Darkness
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Defeating the Darkside gives you your first magic spells: {{Wlink|Fire|kh3|magic}} and {{Wlink|Water|kh3|magic}}. After the battle, you can choose to take another look at the tutorial, try your hand at fighting some more Shadows, or move on.
|colspan="3"|The Darkside can only be damaged by hitting its hands or its head.  
 
When it lowers its arm and charges it with energy, it will slam it in the ground, so get out of the way. Once it hits the ground, it will leave its fist on the ground for a little while, giving you the opportunity to attack it. However, a pool of darkness around its fist will spawn Shadows, so be sure to take those out too.
 
When it lowers itself on its knees, and pushes its chest forward with its arms back, it will fire homing projectiles. With good timing, these projectiles can be deflected, giving you some Tech Points in the progress. During this move, its hands are low enough to attack.


If you get low on HP, you should use the Potion obtained before, or defeat some Shadows and collect the HP prizes they drop. If you keep attacking, it should go down pretty quickly. And if it doesn't, well, you don't actually have to win this fight. If you lose, the story will continue like normal.
When moving on, a cutscene will have Yen Sid inform you of what to do, and Sora, Donald, and Goofy head off to... Olympus Coliseum (sort of)!
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|Tech Points are bonus EXP obtained during battle. Tech Points can be earned by deflecting attacks with precise timing, or using certain Magic on specific enemies. There's no limit to the amount of Tech Points you can obtain during battle, which makes some fights a good way to grind just by parrying attacks. (More about that in the next part)
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Win or lose, once the battle is over, the Darkside will drown you in darkness. Head on over to the next page to see what happens next.
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Latest revision as of 13:49, 2 January 2022

Kingdom Hearts III Logo KHIII.pngKingdom Hearts III Re Mind Logo KHIIIRM.png

Welcome to the beginning of this walkthrough. This walkthrough will guide you through Kingdom Hearts III, as well as the Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind DLC.

Worth the challenge
Beating the game in Critical Mode will reward you with the Proof of Times PastProof of Times Past, which can be exchanged for the OblivionOblivion Keyblade, so it's worth trying at least.

When you select New Game from the Main Menu, you get to choose the Difficulty Level for the game. For your first playthrough, you can only choose between Beginner Mode, Standard Mode, and Proud Mode. After beating the game once, you can also play in Critical Mode.

  • Beginner Mode: Choose this if you just want to enjoy the story without worrying about the combat. Sora will take less damage, deal more damage and gain more EXP compared to Standard Mode.
  • Standard Mode: This provides a nice balance between challenge and difficulty. A good choice if you want to play the game without being overpowered, and without getting frustrated.
  • Proud Mode: Somewhat harder than Standard. Choose this if you want more of a challenge. Sora will take more damage compared to Standard.
  • Critical Mode: A true challenge. Sora will take even more damage than on Proud, gain less EXP, and has less HP and MP. He does get several abilities early, as well as 3 exclusive abilities, and gets a free accessory from the start.

Choosing your playstyle

Like many of the games in this series, you'll start at the Dive to the Heart after the opening movie. You'll learn some basic controls, so walk over to the mirror and touch it. You are now on the other side of the mirror, where countless images of past games circle around. Three of such images will come down and you'll have to choose one of them, each giving a certain benefit.

Critical choice
When playing on Critical Mode, the values of HP and MP are halved. This includes increases to HP and MP gained during the game.
"What do you desire?"
Choice HP MP Notes
Choose Wisdom 90 HP 120 MP Wisdom... A sharp mind that will grant you mastery of wondrous power.

A choice for players that focus on using magic from far away.
It is represented by King Mickey helping to close the Door to Darkness at the end of the original Kingdom Hearts.
Choose Vitality 120 HP 100 MP Vitality... A rugged body that will endure even the toughest of challenges.

A choice that sacrifices some MP for more HP. Recommended when you're not into spellcasting, or get hit a lot.
It is represented by Sora blocking Riku's attack in the Grand Hall of Hollow Bastion in the original Kingdom Hearts.
Choose Balance 105 HP 110 MP Balance... A body and mind of equal merit and equal potential.

A nice balance between HP and MP, for when you don't favor a certain fighting style.
It is represented by Sora, Donald, and Goofy joining forces in Traverse Town in the original Kingdom Hearts.
"What power do you seek?"
Level Ability
Guardian Warrior Mystic
LV 2 Damage Control Combo Plus Magic Combo Thrift
LV 4 Withstand Combo Air Combo Plus MP Haste
LV 6 Combo Plus MP Haste Combo Plus
LV 9 Block Replenisher Combo Plus Fire Boost
LV 12 MP Haste Attraction Enhancer Water Boost
LV 14 Air Combo Plus Fire Boost Leaf Bracer
LV 16 Fire Boost Air Combo Plus Air Combo Plus
LV 18 Attraction Enhancer Water Boost Blizzard Boost
LV 20 Reprisal Boost Combo Boost Grand Magic Extender
LV 24 Combo Plus Air Combo Boost Reprisal Boost
LV 26 Leaf Bracer Withstand Combo Magic Galvanizer
LV 28 Water Boost Leaf Bracer Withstand Combo
LV 30 Second Chance Blizzard Boost Combo Plus
LV 32 Air Combo Plus Link Extender Damage Control
LV 34 Link Extender Thunder Boost Thunder Boost
LV 36 Combo Boost Block Replenisher Block Replenisher
LV 38 Blizzard Boost Aero Boost Aero Boost
LV 40 Thunder Boost Reprisal Boost Air Combo Plus
LV 42 Air Combo Boost Grand Magic Extender Second Chance
LV 44 Grand Magic Extender Magic Combo Thrift Attraction Enhancer
LV 46 Magic Combo Thrift Magic Galvanizer Combo Boost
LV 48 Aero Boost Second Chance Link Extender
LV 50 Magic Galvanizer Damage Control Air Combo Boost

The first choice determines your starting HP and MP. Any HP and MP you gain during the game is identical between choices, but the little extra HP or MP can make a difference in tough battles.

After making your choice, three new image come forward, presenting you with yet another choice. This choice determines the order in which you learn abilities.

The power of the guardian... Kindness to aid friends.
When you choose the power of the Guardian, you'll learn defensive abilities earlier, but abilities that boost your magic or combos will be learned later. These defensive abilities include:
  • Damage Control: This ability reduces the damage you take when you're low on HP.
  • Withstand Combo: This ability allows you to survive a combo attack with 1 HP left, if it would have knocked you out.
  • Block Replenisher: This ability makes you recover some MP when you block an enemy's attack.
  • Second Chance: This ability allows you to survive a hit with 1 HP left, if it would have knocked you out.

The power of the Guardian is a great choice if you're having trouble staying alive.
It is represented by Sora making Naminé a promise at the end of Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories.

The power of the warrior... Invincible courage.
When you choose the power of the Warrior, you'll learn abilities that improve your combos early. However, defensive and magical abilities will be learned later. These combo-boosting abilities include:
  • Combo Plus: This ability allows you to perform one more hit during a ground combo.
  • Air Combo Plus: This ability allows you perform one more hit during an aerial combo.
  • Combo Boost: This ability makes your ground combo attacks stronger based on the number of hits in the combo.
  • Air Combo Boost: This ability makes your aerial combo attacks stronger based on the number of hits in the combo.

The power of the Warrior is a great choice if you're a fan of just whacking enemies with the Keyblade.
It is represented by Sora and Roxas clashing Keyblades in Kingdom Hearts II.

The power of the mystic... Inner strength.
When you choose the power of the Mystic, you'll learn abilities that boost your magical abilities. However, defensive abilities and abilties that improve your combos will be learned later. These magic boosting abilities include:
  • Magic Combo Thrift: This ability reduces the MP cost of magic spells when casting multiple spells in a row.
  • Leaf Bracer: This ability allows you to cast healing magic without being interrupted.
  • Grand Magic Extender: This ability makes Grand Magic Situation Commands stay for a longer time.
  • Magic Galvanizer: This ability makes your magic spells stronger based on the number of hits in the combo.

The power of the Mystic is a great choice if you like to use Magic a lot.
It is represented by Sora reuniting with the Dream Eaters at the end of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

RE MIND What kind of adventure do you seek?
When you have the Re Mind DLC, you'll get another set of images to choose from. These choices determine what part of the Premium Menu you will start with.
  • Usual Adventure: This starts the game without using the Premium Menu. It's just like playing without the DLC. Note: You can gain access to the Premium Menu later. It is represented by Sora, Donald, and Goofy following the path to Castle Oblivion from the start of Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories.
  • Easy Adventure: This starts the game with the EZ Codes available. EZ Codes can make the game easier by regenerating your HP and MP, defeating enemies in 1 hit, or automatically unlocking all Gummi Ships. However, keep in mind that certain Trophies cannot be obtained after a code has been activated. It is represented by Sora holding the party hat and fake goggles from the ending of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
  • Challenging Adventure: This starts the game with the PRO Codes available. PRO Codes add an extra difficulty by slowly draining HP and MP, lowering your stats, or restricting what actions you can use. When beating certain bosses with PRO Codes available, you'll earn points, which will raise your rank, and finally reward you with a trophy. It is represented by Sora, Donald, and Goofy surrounded by an army of Heartless in Kingdom Hearts II.

When choosing for one of the two types of codes, you can immediately activate the codes after choosing.

After making your choices, you get asked to confirm your decision. Once you do, you'll get swallowed up by a tidal wave, and arrive in a world of endless sky.

Combat 101

Three ShadowShadows appear, and you'll get a tutorial screen about attacking, blocking, and dodging.

Shadow
Shadow KHIII.png
 Attacks
  • Thrust
  • Scratch
  • Jump Attack
Strategy
Shadows are quite slow-moving, and don't have a lot of HP, so they should fall easily. When they sink into the ground, they can't be attacked. However, Water magic will pull them out.

After defeating the Shadows, a giant monster appears: the DarksideDarkside, a familiar sight for players of the series.

Darkside
Darkside from the Ultimania
 HP 400 Strategy
The Darkside can only be damaged by hitting its hands or its head.

When it charges its fist with energy, it will slam it in the ground, so get out of the way, and jump to avoid the shock wave that follows. Where it hits the ground, a pool of darkness will appear that spawns some Shadows. Although it's not required to defeat them, they provide a nice source of HP prizes.

When it lowers itself on its knees, and pushes its chest forward with its arms back, it will fire homing projectiles. Guard or hit these projectiles to stop them.

When it places one hand on the ground, it will slam the other arm into the ground, causing a shock wave. If you get hit, there's a chance of getting stunned briefly. When he raises his arm back up, he's holding a dark orb. The orb will soon vanish, and several smaller orbs will rain from the sky. Stay clear of where they drop, or block them.

The combat in Kingdom Hearts III makes it much easier to reach the Darkside's hand to damage it compared to previous games. Keep attacking, try to jump over the shock waves, and defeat the Shadows to regain some HP, and the Darkside should soon fall.

Weakness —
Resistance Dark (element)Dark
Attacks
  • Dark Punch
  • Dark Homing
  • Shock Wave
  • Orb of Darkness

Defeating the Darkside gives you your first magic spells: FireFire and WaterWater. After the battle, you can choose to take another look at the tutorial, try your hand at fighting some more Shadows, or move on.

When moving on, a cutscene will have Yen Sid inform you of what to do, and Sora, Donald, and Goofy head off to... Olympus Coliseum (sort of)!

Dive to the Heart Olympus >>>
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