Edification

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Edification
"A weapon that provides versatility by boosting both Strength and Magic."
Japanese		ラボラトリー
Rōmaji		Raboratorī
Translation		Laboratory
Stats
Strength				Magic
Base	Unit	Ultima		Base	Unit
+64	+3	+36		+23	+3
Defense		Crit Rate		Crit Bonus
Base	Unit	Base	Unit	Base	Unit
+4	+1	+8	+1	+9	+1
Attack Speed		Approach Speed
		Ground		Air
1.0		1.0		1.0
Abilities
1: Magic Bracer 2: Blizzard Finish 3: Brick Wall
Obtained
Crisis Gear ⑤ (Vexen)

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Edification+
"An upgraded Edification. Provides versatility by boosting both Strength and Magic."
Japanese		ラボラトリー+
Rōmaji		Raboratorī+
Translation		Laboratory+
Stats
Strength				Magic
Base	Unit	Ultima		Base	Unit
+70	+3	+30		+28	+3
Defense		Crit Rate		Crit Bonus
Base	Unit	Base	Unit	Base	Unit
+4	+1	+0	+1	+10	+1
Attack Speed		Approach Speed
		Ground		Air
1.0		1.0		1.0
Abilities
1: Magic Bracer 2: Blizzard Finish 3: Combo-Block
Obtained
Crisis Gear+ ⑤ (Vexen)

The Edification is a Shield that can be wielded by Vexen in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It can be upgraded to the Edification+.

Design

Edification's main apparatus is shaped like a cross with a wide, pentagonal spike on the bottom arm. There are three more wide spikes on the other three arms, the ones sporting flat tips. The top spike is connected to the side ones small, angular pieces of metal that are grey on the outer edges and indigo on the inner ones. The edges of the upper three spikes are grey, while the spikes themselves are indigo. The bottom spike is white, and its edges are indigo. Most of the main shield is the same white color as the bottom spike, with the exception of an elongated symbol in the center. The symbol is shaped like a long spike with concave side edges. It is pink with an indigo outline.

Edification is intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement.

Gameplay

Upon movement, Edification leaves a pinkish-blue aura behind. On the first attack, Vexen simply turns it 90° to the left, and thrusts. Vexen then throws Edification up a few feet in front of him at a 45° and then pulls it back. The attack is the same as the first, but on the fourth he shoots in front of him for a half-second then pulls it back. The aerial combo is exactly the same as Scrutiny. Pressing after the first attack will begin a transition to the aerial combo; pressing the button quickly will skip the first move in the alternate combo.

Combos
Ground Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? (Ground) Advancing Protrusion Hit 1 0.63 X X X (Ground) Launch Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Ground) Launch Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Air) Upswing Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Ground) Thrust Hit 1 0.88 X X X (Air) Upswing Drop Throw Hit 1 0.25 X X X (Ground) Long Distance Front Throw Hit 2 1.5 ◯ ◯ X Hit 1 0.75 ◯ X ◯ Hit 2 1.0 ◯ ◯ ◯		Air Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? (Air) Upswing Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Air) Upswing Drop Throw Hit 1 0.25 X X ◯ Hit 2 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯