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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
===[[Kingdom Hearts]]=== | ===[[Kingdom Hearts]]=== | ||
As revealed in ''Kingdom Hearts'', Riku's story begins a number of years before the night of the heartless invasion on [[Destiny Islands]]. On an earlier night, there is a meteor shower and [[Kairi|a mysterious girl]] appears on the islands. Apparently, Kairi is from another, far off world, and is now stuck on the Destiny Islands, with no way to return to her home. The two and Sora, another resident of the Isles, quickly forge a powerful friendship. Soon after Kairi's arrival, Riku and Sora go to the secret place, a small cave that they frequently explored. Sora finds it fascinating, but soon decides to take his leave. Before leaving, Riku catches sight of an enigmatic door. From this day on Riku became obsessed with finding out what lies beyond the door, wondering if it could perhaps be a passageway to another world, such as Kairi's. | As revealed in ''Kingdom Hearts'', Riku's story begins a number of years before the night of the heartless invasion on [[Destiny Islands]]. On an earlier night, there is a meteor shower and [[Kairi|a mysterious girl]] appears on the islands. Apparently, Kairi is from another, far off world, and is now stuck on the Destiny Islands, with no way to return to her home. The two and Sora, another resident of the Isles, quickly forge a powerful friendship. Soon after Kairi's arrival, Riku and Sora go to the secret place, a small cave that they frequently explored. Sora finds it fascinating, but soon decides to take his leave. Before leaving, Riku catches sight of an enigmatic door. From this day on Riku became obsessed with finding out what lies beyond the door, wondering if it could perhaps be a passageway to another world, such as Kairi's. | ||
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===Invitation to Darkness=== | ===Invitation to Darkness=== | ||
Riku eventually ends up in [[Hollow Bastion]] via the [[Corridor of darkness]], separated from his friends. There he is found by [[Maleficent]] and offered shelter and protection. | Riku eventually ends up in [[Hollow Bastion]] via the [[Corridor of darkness]], separated from his friends. There he is found by [[Maleficent]] and offered shelter and protection. | ||
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===Becoming the Darkness itself=== | ===Becoming the Darkness itself=== | ||
[[Image:DarkRiku.jpg|thumb|right|153px|Riku, looking to the power of the Dark Keyblade]] | [[Image:DarkRiku.jpg|thumb|right|153px|Riku, looking to the power of the Dark Keyblade]] | ||
Eventually, Riku manages to escape, but is confused as to why Sora was able to regain the Keyblade. A [[Xehanort's Heartless|mysterious voice]] somehow contacts him from the Darkness, telling him that only one with a stronger heart can claim the Keyblade, and Riku himself was weaker than Sora. However, the mysterious voice, now slowly taking a shape, presents Riku with an offer he can not resist, a Keyblade of his own. Under the influence of jealousy and rage, Riku agrees to become one with the Darkness, only to become possessed by the mysterious voice itself. | Eventually, Riku manages to escape, but is confused as to why Sora was able to regain the Keyblade. A [[Xehanort's Heartless|mysterious voice]] somehow contacts him from the Darkness, telling him that only one with a stronger heart can claim the Keyblade, and Riku himself was weaker than Sora. However, the mysterious voice, now slowly taking a shape, presents Riku with an offer he can not resist, a Keyblade of his own. Under the influence of jealousy and rage, Riku agrees to become one with the Darkness, only to become possessed by the mysterious voice itself. | ||
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''=== | ||
[[Image:KHCoM-Riku.jpg|220px|thumb|left]] | [[Image:KHCoM-Riku.jpg|220px|thumb|left]] | ||
Riku awakes in the lowest basement of [[Castle Oblivion]], being led there by his heart resonating with Sora, who also happens to be in Castle Oblivion, though on the ground floor. A dark card and [[DiZ|a disembodied voice]] present themselves. The Voice offers Riku the chance to sleep and forget his troubles as well as the light, or take the card and take the first steps toward the truth. Riku takes the card confidently. | Riku awakes in the lowest basement of [[Castle Oblivion]], being led there by his heart resonating with Sora, who also happens to be in Castle Oblivion, though on the ground floor. A dark card and [[DiZ|a disembodied voice]] present themselves. The Voice offers Riku the chance to sleep and forget his troubles as well as the light, or take the card and take the first steps toward the truth. Riku takes the card confidently. | ||
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===Meeting the Replica=== | ===Meeting the Replica=== | ||
Riku soon realizes that he has the power to detect the "smell" of darkness, and is discouraged by it, though King Mickey comforts him. However, King Mickey can only appear to Riku as a projection, for he is still in the Realm of Darkness. Still, with King Mickey's encouragement, Riku ascends the basements of Castle Oblivion in order to rid himself of his darkness. Meanwhile, as Riku travels through the lower levels of Castle Oblivion, Sora ascends the upper floors, being manipulated by [[Marluxia]], a member of the mysterious [[Organization XIII]] and the lord of Castle Oblivion. But three other Organization members, [[Vexen]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]] work to counter Marluxia by using the dark-wielding Riku against the light-wielding Sora. | Riku soon realizes that he has the power to detect the "smell" of darkness, and is discouraged by it, though King Mickey comforts him. However, King Mickey can only appear to Riku as a projection, for he is still in the Realm of Darkness. Still, with King Mickey's encouragement, Riku ascends the basements of Castle Oblivion in order to rid himself of his darkness. Meanwhile, as Riku travels through the lower levels of Castle Oblivion, Sora ascends the upper floors, being manipulated by [[Marluxia]], a member of the mysterious [[Organization XIII]] and the lord of Castle Oblivion. But three other Organization members, [[Vexen]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]] work to counter Marluxia by using the dark-wielding Riku against the light-wielding Sora. | ||
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===Twilight=== | ===Twilight=== | ||
In Destiny Islands, Riku meets all of his friends, but they are all silent and they eventually disappear, even Kairi. Zexion throws all of Riku's fears at him at once, telling him he's responsible for causing them to disappear, and that he belongs to the darkness now. He finally transforms an illusion of him into a Darkside Heartless, telling him this is what he has become. Riku beats back the Heartless as Zexion disguises himself as Sora. He tells him that it's finally time to face the light. | In Destiny Islands, Riku meets all of his friends, but they are all silent and they eventually disappear, even Kairi. Zexion throws all of Riku's fears at him at once, telling him he's responsible for causing them to disappear, and that he belongs to the darkness now. He finally transforms an illusion of him into a Darkside Heartless, telling him this is what he has become. Riku beats back the Heartless as Zexion disguises himself as Sora. He tells him that it's finally time to face the light. | ||
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===Way to the Dawn=== | ===Way to the Dawn=== | ||
[[Image:Blindfoldriku0.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Riku with his blindfold and [[Black Cloak]]]] | [[Image:Blindfoldriku0.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Riku with his blindfold and [[Black Cloak]]]] | ||
After meeting Naminé, DiZ appears again to Riku and the King (who notes that DiZ seems familiar). Knowing his choice, DiZ gives Riku a card that will draw out Xehanort's Heartless. After DiZ leaves, Riku tells King Mickey to destroy him if Riku fails to stop Xehanort's Heartless, but the King refuses, saying he'll only help him regain control, and never harm him. Riku concedes. | After meeting Naminé, DiZ appears again to Riku and the King (who notes that DiZ seems familiar). Knowing his choice, DiZ gives Riku a card that will draw out Xehanort's Heartless. After DiZ leaves, Riku tells King Mickey to destroy him if Riku fails to stop Xehanort's Heartless, but the King refuses, saying he'll only help him regain control, and never harm him. Riku concedes. | ||
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In comparison to Sora's two-handed style and Roxas' dual-weaponry, Riku attacks with a fast one-handed style with his [[Soul Eater]]/[[Way to the Dawn]]. Riku attacks very quickly with either weapon in combat, and is just as able with his weapons as Sora is with his. His strength and agility are best demonstrated on Destiny Island, where he is known as the strongest child on the island, and possesses an athletic springing kick if knocked down. Riku's other main form of attack is ''Dark Firaga'', in which he fires multiple blue fireballs of dark energy. Riku and Sora have battled many times, but it is still unclear whom is stronger. Riku's strength is demonstrated in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', when Roxas tells Sora during battle that he has defeated Riku - when Sora repeats Roxas's claim to Donald and Goofy, Donald exclaims "But no one could defeat Riku!" | In comparison to Sora's two-handed style and Roxas' dual-weaponry, Riku attacks with a fast one-handed style with his [[Soul Eater]]/[[Way to the Dawn]]. Riku attacks very quickly with either weapon in combat, and is just as able with his weapons as Sora is with his. His strength and agility are best demonstrated on Destiny Island, where he is known as the strongest child on the island, and possesses an athletic springing kick if knocked down. Riku's other main form of attack is ''Dark Firaga'', in which he fires multiple blue fireballs of dark energy. Riku and Sora have battled many times, but it is still unclear whom is stronger. Riku's strength is demonstrated in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', when Roxas tells Sora during battle that he has defeated Riku - when Sora repeats Roxas's claim to Donald and Goofy, Donald exclaims "But no one could defeat Riku!" | ||
When Xehanort's Heartless tempered the darkness in his heart, Riku was able to turn into his Dark Form which increased his powers and granted him the Dark Keyblade. Riku's enhanced dark powers under possession are ''Dark Raid'', where he throws a spinning Dark Keyblade, ''Dark Break'' where he performs a powerful jump attack, and ''Dark Aura'' where he | When Xehanort's Heartless tempered the darkness in his heart, Riku was able to turn into his Dark Form which increased his powers and granted him the Dark Keyblade. Riku's enhanced dark powers under possession are ''Dark Raid'', where he throws a spinning Dark Keyblade, ''Dark Break'' where he performs a powerful jump attack, and ''Dark Aura'' where he dashes aruond the arena at high speed slashing all in his path. When he used the power of darkness (and ended up looking like Xehanort's Heartless), he could use some of "Ansem's" attacks, as well as temporarilly possessing Ansem's [[Guardian]]. | ||
When he is playable in [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]], he is | When he is playable in [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]], he is givena preset deck in each world that cannot be changed. His Dark Form, along with giving him increased speed and strength, gives him access to [[sleights]] that mimic his special attacks from Kingdom Hearts. | ||
When he turned into his "true form" in the end of Kingdom Hearts II, His powers increase dramatically and he gained his keyblade "Way to the Dawn". As a party member, Riku possesses various abilities that combine his dark powers with Sora's light powers. Riku can use ''Dark Aura'' to fire Dark Firaga when Sora completes a combo, can use ''Dark Shield'' to project a barrier, and possesses numerous other powers. In his [[Limit]] with Sora, Riku is able to project waves of dark energy from his Keyblade in addition to unleashing fast combos and Dark Firaga barrages. | When he turned into his "true form" in the end of Kingdom Hearts II, His powers increase dramatically and he gained his keyblade "Way to the Dawn". As a party member, Riku possesses various abilities that combine his dark powers with Sora's light powers. Riku can use ''Dark Aura'' to fire Dark Firaga when Sora completes a combo, can use ''Dark Shield'' to project a barrier, and possesses numerous other powers. In his [[Limit]] with Sora, Riku is able to project waves of dark energy from his Keyblade in addition to unleashing fast combos and Dark Firaga barrages. | ||
==Battle | ==Battle Cries== | ||
"My turn!" (Counter during Destiny Island battles) | "My turn!" (Counter during Destiny Island battles) | ||
"Ha!" (Battle Cry)<br /> | "Ha!" (Battle Cry)<br /> | ||
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==Attacks & Abilities== | ==Attacks & Abilities== | ||
In Kingdom Hearts, Maleficent gives Riku the power to control the Heartless for a short time. Later, Maleficent unlocks his dark powers which he has used throughout the series. Xehanort's Heartless, who was believed to be Ansem at the time, possessed Riku and gave him all of his power. In Chain of Memories, Riku was able to make himself a body and escape the Realm of Darkness. Riku also gained full control over his dark powers and finally defeated Xehanort's Heartless. | |||
===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''=== | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts II''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts II''=== | ||
As a party member, Riku is very similar to Beast from [[Kingdom Hearts]], in the sense that he is the final party member, as well as being the strongest. He has high strength magic, and above-average defense. He has some of the best abilities such as MP Hastega. Also his main action abilities: Dark Aura and Dark Shield, are activated upon the player's command, which helps him conserve MP for Cure Potion, which fully heals any ally. Riku's greatest asset is his Limit: Session, which is tied with Sora's Trinity to unleash the best Limit in the game . He can equip one accessory and two armor pieces. Riku's abilities are as followed: | As a party member, Riku is very similar to Beast from [[Kingdom Hearts]], in the sense that he is the final party member, as well as being the strongest. He has high strength magic, and above-average defense. He has some of the best abilities such as MP Hastega. Also his main action abilities: Dark Aura and Dark Shield, are activated upon the player's command, which helps him conserve MP for Cure Potion, which fully heals any ally. Riku's greatest asset is his Limit: Eternal Session, which is tied with Sora's Trinity to unleash the best Limit in the game. He can equip one accessory and two armor pieces. Riku's abilities are as followed: | ||
* '''Dark Aura''': Riku fires multiple Dark Orbs at the enemy. Available as a Reaction command after Sora finishes a combo. | * '''Dark Aura''': Riku fires multiple Dark Orbs at the enemy. Available as a Reaction command after Sora finishes a combo. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Roxas' battle with Riku, as seen in ''Another Side, Another Story'', involves him running up the side of Memory Skyscraper and passing by Riku as he leaps off. | *Roxas' battle with Riku, as seen in ''Another Side, Another Story'', involves him running up the side of Memory Skyscraper and passing by Riku as he leaps off. A similar scene happens when Sora and Xemnas later battle in the same area. | ||
*While Riku's name means 'land', [[Terra]]'s name means 'earth' in Latin. Any connection between the two is unconfirmed. However, similar name meanings also apply with [[Sora]]/[[Ven]] and [[Kairi]]/[[Aqua]]. | *While Riku's name means 'land', [[Terra]]'s name means 'earth' in Latin. Any connection between the two is unconfirmed. However, similar name meanings also apply with [[Sora]]/[[Ven]] and [[Kairi]]/[[Aqua]]. | ||
*Even though Riku is a wielder of the Keyblade, he can't use any of Sora's [[keychains]] while he is in the party. | *Even though Riku is a wielder of the Keyblade, he can't use any of Sora's [[keychains]] while he is in the party. | ||
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*Even though Riku was jealous of Sora's friendship with Donald and Goofy, he ended up having a similar relationship with King Mickey. | *Even though Riku was jealous of Sora's friendship with Donald and Goofy, he ended up having a similar relationship with King Mickey. | ||
*When playing as Riku in Kingdom Hearts II with the aid of a cheat device, his combos can be endlessly looped. | *When playing as Riku in Kingdom Hearts II with the aid of a cheat device, his combos can be endlessly looped. | ||
*Riku's roles in the various games have varied greatly - during his time through ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Chain of Memories'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', he has been an optional | *Riku's roles in the various games have varied greatly - during his time through ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Chain of Memories'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', he has been an optional miniboss, a support character, a boss again, a boss a third time, a playable character, a boss a fourth time, a party member, and a temporary playable character. | ||
*Riku was the original | *Riku was the master of the original Keyblade, but now his new Keyblade is [[Way to the Dawn]] | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
