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The {{nihongo|'''Sleeping Lion'''|スリーピングライオン|Surīpingu Raion}} is a [[Keyblade]] given to [[Sora]] by [[Leon]] before the second trip into [[Space Paranoids]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. This keychain is the equivalent of the [[Lionheart]] keychain from ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''.
{{game|KH2|FM2|UCX}}
 
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==Stats==
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|mag=+3
|mag=+3
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|ability=[[Combo Plus]]
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|get=Talk to [[Leon]] before the second visit to [[Space Paranoids]].
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|B7ur=1.60
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|E8ur=2.30
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|E20ur=2.60
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|E35ur=2.80
|sa0=15
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|get=Quest 3: Combat 102 (Proud Mode)
|recipe=
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{{UXR|3|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=1}}
{{UXR|4|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=1}}
{{UXR|5|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=1}}
{{UXR|6|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|7|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|8|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|9|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|10|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=2}}
{{UXR|11|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|12|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|13|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|14|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|15|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=3}}
{{UXR|16|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|17|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|18|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|19|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|20|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=4}}
{{UXR|21|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|22|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|23|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|24|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|25|n1=Electrum Ore|q1=10}}
{{UXR|26|n1=Sun Gem|q1=1}}
{{UXR|27|n1=Sun Gem|q1=1|n2=Speed Gem|q2=1}}
{{UXR|28|n1=Sun Gem|q1=1|n2=Speed Gem|q2=1}}
{{UXR|29|n1=Sun Gem|q1=2|n2=Speed Gem|q2=1}}
{{UXR|30|n1=Sun Gem|q1=2|n2=Speed Gem|q2=1}}
{{UXR|31|n1=Sun Gem|q1=2|n2=Speed Gem|q2=2}}
{{UXR|32|n1=Sun Gem|q1=3|n2=Speed Gem|q2=2}}
{{UXR|33|n1=Sun Gem|q1=3|n2=Speed Gem|q2=3}}
{{UXR|34|n1=Sun Gem|q1=4|n2=Speed Gem|q2=4}}
{{UXR|35|n1=Sun Gem|q1=5|n2=Speed Gem|q2=5}}
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The '''Sleeping Lion''' is a [[Keychain]] for [[Kingdom Key|Sora's]] and [[Starlight|Player's Keyblades]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''. It is also one of the types of Keyblades left at the [[Keyblade Graveyard]].


== Appearance ==
==Design==
The blade and hilt appear like the Gunblade wielded by Squall in ''[[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy VIII|Final Fantasy VIII]]''. The tip and token are lion-heads, reminiscent of Griever from Final Fantasy VIII.
The Sleeping Lion's design varies depending on the upgrade, most of which are seen in ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''. It bears a resemblance to Squall's Revolver Gunblade from ''{{ff|Final Fantasy VIII}}''.


==Trivia==
The default Sleeping Lion has a dull grey color scheme. Its design invokes Squall's Revolver, with a barrel as the blade's base. Its handle is green, while the guard is a dark grey. The blade is a thin shaft, with a maneless lion head as the tip and a ''[[Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series#Fleur-de-lis|fleur-de-lis]]'' as the teeth. The Keychain is a dull grey, with the token being a maneless lion head.
* Sleeping Lion can be seen in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+]]'' secret ending, [[Birth by Sleep]], after [[Aqua]] casts [[Reflect]] on [[Terra]].
* Because of the +5 strength bonus and Combo Plus ability, this keyblade is quite useful with [[Valor Form]] throughout the entire game.


==See Also==
The first upgrade, also seen in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', has a grey hilt, blade, and Keychain. The lion's head on the tip and blade has a more visible mane. The ''fleur-de-lis'' has more prominent wings, and the blade has a wider shaft. The Keyblade bears resemblance to both Squall's Revolver and Twin Lance Gunblades from ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
* [[Leon]]
 
* [[Lionheart]]
In the second upgrade, the handle remains the same, but the guard is now not as symmetrical as previous iterations and now bears a wing similar to the [[Way to the Dawn]]'s teeth. The blade is longer and more cyan, as is the Keychain, and the ''fleur-de-lis'' has more prominent wings. The Keychain token now has a wing emerging from the mane. It is meant to resemble the Lionheart Gunblade from ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
 
The third upgrade accompanies the Keyblade with an aquamarine aura, trailing wisps of light, a lens flare, and five Lux—three blues and two yellows.
 
The Keyblade Graveyard variant lacks the lion's head at the tip, and also lacks a Keychain.
 
==Gameplay==
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the Sleeping Lion is a well-balanced weapon with decent stats and a long reach, but it is outclassed in all regards by other late-game Keyblades that are more focused, such as the [[Decisive Pumpkin]] or [[Fatal Crest]]. Its ability allows Sora to perform an extra hit on his ground combos, but as Sora is most proficient at aerial combat in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', this is of dubious use. The weapon is best used with [[Valor Form]], which is more ground-based and relies on rapid combos. When wielded together with the Decisive Pumpkin, Sora's attack strings are quite powerful and build to devastating finishers.
 
==Other appearances==
===''Play Arts Figures''===
Sleeping Lion is one of the Keyblades packaged with the Series 1 ''[[Play Arts|Play Arts Figures]]'' [[Final Form]] figure.
 
===''Dissidia Final Fantasy NT''===
The Sleeping Lion appears as a downloadable weapon for Squall Leonheart in ''Dissidia Final Fantasy NT'', albeit with its handle replaced by that of his Revolver gunblade. It comes packaged with Squall's ''Sleeping Lion'' outfit, based on his appearances from ''Kingdom Hearts''.


{{keychains}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Sleeping Lion (Art).png|Concept art of the Sleeping Lion.
Graveyard Keyblade Sleeping Lion KHBBS.png|The Sleeping Lion variation in the Keyblade Graveyard.
File:Sleeping Lion Carousel KHX.png|Sleeping Lion's carousel in ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]''.
</gallery>


==See also==
* [[Lionheart]]
{{UCX}}
{{KeybladeS}}
{{KeybladeChi}}
{{Keychains}}
[[fr:Lion Assoupi]]
[[fr:Lion Assoupi]]
[[de:Schlafender Löwe]]

Latest revision as of 09:06, 27 August 2023

Kingdom Hearts II
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion

"Well-balanced with strength and magic, increasing maximum ground-based combos by 1."

Token
Sleeping Lion Keychain KHII.png
Japanese スリーピングライオン
Rōmaji Surīpingu Raion
Stats
Strength Magic Length
+5 +3 152
Ability
Combo Plus
Obtained
Talk to Leon before the second visit to Space Paranoids.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion
Token
Sleeping Lion's Keychain
Japanese スリーピングライオン
Rōmaji Surīpingu Raion
Obtained
Quest 3: Combat 102 (Proud Mode)

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion
Token
Sleeping Lion's Keychain
Japanese スリーピングライオン
Rōmaji Surīpingu Raion
Obtained
Keyblade LV Up
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion
Token
Sleeping Lion's Keychain
Japanese スリーピングライオン
Rōmaji Surīpingu Raion
Obtained
Keyblade LV Up
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion
Token
Sleeping Lion Keychain (Upgrade 5) KHX.png
Japanese スリーピングライオン
Rōmaji Surīpingu Raion
Obtained
Keyblade LV Up
Lv Speed
Upright
Speed
Upright
Speed
Reversed
Speed
Upright
Speed
Upright
SA gauges Friend bonus
+0 x1.00 x1.00 x1.00 x1.00 x1.10
x2.00
15 x???
+1 x1.00 x1.00 x1.00 x1.00 x1.10
x2.10
15 x???
+2 x1.10 x1.00 x1.00 x1.00 x1.10
x2.10
15 x???
+3 x1.10 x1.00 x1.00 x1.10 x1.10
x2.10
15 x???
+4 x1.10 x1.00 x1.00 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.20
15 x???
+5 x1.10 x1.10 x1.00 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.20
15 x???
+6 x1.10 x1.10
x1.50
x1.00 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.20
15 x???
+7 x1.10 x1.10
x1.60
x1.00 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.20
15 x???
+8 x1.10 x1.10
x1.60
x1.00 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.30
15 x???
+9 x1.10 x1.10
x1.70
x1.00 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.30
15 x???
+10 x1.10
x1.50
x1.10
x1.70
x1.00 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.30
15 x???
+11 x1.10
x1.60
x1.10
x1.70
x1.00 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.30
15 x???
+12 x1.10
x1.60
x1.10
x1.70
x1.10 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.30
15 x???
+13 x1.10
x1.60
x1.10
x1.70
x1.10 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x2.40
15 x???
+14 x1.10
x1.60
x1.10
x1.70
x1.10 x1.10
x1.80
x1.10
x2.40
15 x???
+15 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x1.70
x1.10 x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.40
15 x???
+16 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x1.80
x1.10 x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.50
15 x???
+17 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.50
15 x???
+18 x1.10
x1.70
x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.50
15 x???
+19 x1.10
x1.80
x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.50
15 x???
+20 x1.10
x1.80
x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.60
16 x???
+21 x1.10
x1.80
x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.20
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.60
16 x???
+22 x1.10
x1.80
x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.20
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.60
16 x???
+23 x1.10
x1.80
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.20
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.60
16 x???
+24 x1.10
x1.80
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.60
16 x???
+25 x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.60
17 x???
+26 x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+27 x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.20
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+28 x1.10
x1.90
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+29 x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+30 x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.10
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+31 x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.20
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+32 x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.20
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.40
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+33 x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.40
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+34 x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.50
x1.10
x2.70
17 x???
+35 x1.10
x2.00
x1.10
x2.30
x1.10
x2.40
x1.10
x2.50
x1.10
x2.80
18 x???
Lv Materials
1 Electrum Ore x1
2 Electrum Ore x1
3 Electrum Ore x1
4 Electrum Ore x1
5 Electrum Ore x1
6 Electrum Ore x2
7 Electrum Ore x2
8 Electrum Ore x2
9 Electrum Ore x2
10 Electrum Ore x2
11 Electrum Ore x3
12 Electrum Ore x3
13 Electrum Ore x3
14 Electrum Ore x3
15 Electrum Ore x3
16 Electrum Ore x4
17 Electrum Ore x4
18 Electrum Ore x4
19 Electrum Ore x4
20 Electrum Ore x4
21 Electrum Ore x10
22 Electrum Ore x10
23 Electrum Ore x10
24 Electrum Ore x10
25 Electrum Ore x10
26 Sun Gem x1
27 Sun Gem x1 Speed Gem x1
28 Sun Gem x1 Speed Gem x1
29 Sun Gem x2 Speed Gem x1
30 Sun Gem x2 Speed Gem x1
31 Sun Gem x2 Speed Gem x2
32 Sun Gem x3 Speed Gem x2
33 Sun Gem x3 Speed Gem x3
34 Sun Gem x4 Speed Gem x4
35 Sun Gem x5 Speed Gem x5

The Sleeping Lion is a Keychain for Sora's and Player's Keyblades that appears in Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts Union χ. It is also one of the types of Keyblades left at the Keyblade Graveyard.

Design[edit]

The Sleeping Lion's design varies depending on the upgrade, most of which are seen in Kingdom Hearts Union χ. It bears a resemblance to Squall's Revolver Gunblade from Final Fantasy VIII.

The default Sleeping Lion has a dull grey color scheme. Its design invokes Squall's Revolver, with a barrel as the blade's base. Its handle is green, while the guard is a dark grey. The blade is a thin shaft, with a maneless lion head as the tip and a fleur-de-lis as the teeth. The Keychain is a dull grey, with the token being a maneless lion head.

The first upgrade, also seen in Kingdom Hearts II, has a grey hilt, blade, and Keychain. The lion's head on the tip and blade has a more visible mane. The fleur-de-lis has more prominent wings, and the blade has a wider shaft. The Keyblade bears resemblance to both Squall's Revolver and Twin Lance Gunblades from Final Fantasy VIII.

In the second upgrade, the handle remains the same, but the guard is now not as symmetrical as previous iterations and now bears a wing similar to the Way to the Dawn's teeth. The blade is longer and more cyan, as is the Keychain, and the fleur-de-lis has more prominent wings. The Keychain token now has a wing emerging from the mane. It is meant to resemble the Lionheart Gunblade from Final Fantasy VIII.

The third upgrade accompanies the Keyblade with an aquamarine aura, trailing wisps of light, a lens flare, and five Lux—three blues and two yellows.

The Keyblade Graveyard variant lacks the lion's head at the tip, and also lacks a Keychain.

Gameplay[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts II, the Sleeping Lion is a well-balanced weapon with decent stats and a long reach, but it is outclassed in all regards by other late-game Keyblades that are more focused, such as the Decisive Pumpkin or Fatal Crest. Its ability allows Sora to perform an extra hit on his ground combos, but as Sora is most proficient at aerial combat in Kingdom Hearts II, this is of dubious use. The weapon is best used with Valor Form, which is more ground-based and relies on rapid combos. When wielded together with the Decisive Pumpkin, Sora's attack strings are quite powerful and build to devastating finishers.

Other appearances[edit]

Play Arts Figures[edit]

Sleeping Lion is one of the Keyblades packaged with the Series 1 Play Arts Figures Final Form figure.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[edit]

The Sleeping Lion appears as a downloadable weapon for Squall Leonheart in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, albeit with its handle replaced by that of his Revolver gunblade. It comes packaged with Squall's Sleeping Lion outfit, based on his appearances from Kingdom Hearts.

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]