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The Kingdom Key first appears when [[Sora]] receives the Keyblade during the destruction of the [[Destiny Islands]], in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
The Kingdom Key first appears when [[Sora]] receives the Keyblade during the destruction of the [[Destiny Islands]], in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
==Appearance==
The Kingdom Key is depicted as a classic [[wikipedia:skeleton key|skeleton key]] approximately 3.5' long, with a long keychain extending from the hilt, and a [[wikipedia:Hidden Mickey|Hidden Mickey]] token on the end of the keychain. The blade and teeth of the keyblade are silver, while the hilt is gold. The teeth of the keyblade form the outline of a crown which matches the crown charm Sora wears.
<!--The key chain attached (the Mickey Mouse insignia) draws out the Keyblade's true form and power. [[King Mickey]] uses a [[Mickey's Keyblade|similar weapon]] that he obtained when traveling through the [[Realm of Darkness]]. It was forged in the [[Realm of Light]] opposite to King Mickey's being forged in the [[Realm of Darkness]]. -->
==Users==
Though the Kingdom Key is most usually related to with Sora, several others have used it, or copies of it, as well. Upon arrival to [[Hollow Bastion]] in [[Kingdom Hearts]], The Kingdom Key is taken by [[Riku]]. This was short-lived, as Sora retrieved the Keyblade before fighting him (The Kingdom Key represented the concept of the Keyblade. When Riku took Sora's Keyblade, it appeared as the Kingdom Key, regardless of the Keychain attached at the time). This was the only case in which someone else held the actual Kingdom Key. [[Roxas]] is often seen with the Kingdom Key (when not using [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Oblivion]]). However, this is merely because he is Sora's [[Nobody]], and that connection allows Roxas to have a Keyblade. [[Xion]] has also been seen wielding the Kingdom Key, although, it is believed to be a fake, possibly forged on the chains of Sora's memories. The exact origin of this Kingdom Key is unknown at this time. Mickey also uses a Kingdom Key, although his has inverted colors, the blade being gold and the handle being silver. Mickey's Keyblade comes from [[Realm of Darkness|the Realm of Darkness]] while Sora's is from [[Realm of Light|the Realm Of Light]]. At [[Sunset Horizons]], Terra takes this Keyblade (though this is unknown why because Ven should have chosen the Kingdom Key instead and Terra, the Way of the Dawn, but it could be similar to how Riku was originally the Keyblade master, but then went to Sora).


==Stats==
==Stats==
=== ''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
{{InfoKeyKH
{{InfoKeyKH
|image= Kingdom Key.png
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===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
{{InfoKeyCoM
{{InfoKeyCoM
|image = Kingdom_Key (card).png
|image=Kingdom_Key (card).png
|keyblade = Kingdom Key
|keyblade=Kingdom Key
|description = Default Keyblade. [[Sora]] starts with several in his deck. Not very powerful, but reliable and easy to handle
|description=Default Keyblade. [[Sora]] starts with several in his deck. Not very powerful, but reliable and easy to handle
|attack = D
|attack=D
|strike = D+
|strike=D+
|swing = B
|swing=B
|cb = B
|cb=B
|thrust = D+
|thrust=D+
|element = Physical
|element=Physical
|finish = D+
|finish=D+
|cp = <nowiki>*</nowiki>
|cp=<nowiki>*</nowiki>
}}
}}
=== ''Kingdom Hearts II'' ===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
{{InfoKeyKHII
{{InfoKeyKHII
|image=Kingdom Key.png
|image=Kingdom Key.png
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}}
}}


== Appearance ==
==Trivia==
The Kingdom Key looks like a classic skeleton key. The blade and teeth are silver, while the guard is gold. The keychain is Mickey Mouse's symbol. The reason for this is unknown.  It may be due to the fact that Mickey was originally intended to be the main character.
* The Kingdom Key is the form depicted in all pre-rendered videos, as it is the only keychain which is possessed throughout each game; for example, no matter what keychain you use to fight [[World of Chaos]], the cutscenes afterwards depict the Kingdom Key in its place.
* The use of a Hidden Mickey as the keyblade's token may be due to Mickey being the main character in early plans for ''Kingdom Hearts''.


The teeth of the Kingdom Key form the silhouette of a crown. Interestingly enough, the silhouette formed from the teeth seems to match the crown charm on the necklace that Sora wears in all three games.
==See Also==
 
* [[Keyblade]]
The key chain attached (the Mickey Mouse insignia) draws out the Keyblade's true form and power.
[[Sora]] first obtains the Kingdom Key during the destruction of the [[Destiny Islands]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''. [[King Mickey]] uses a [[Mickey's Keyblade|similar weapon]] that he obtained when traveling through the [[Realm of Darkness]]. It was forged in the [[Realm of Light]] opposite to King Mickey's being forged in the [[Realm of Darkness]].


==Users==


Though the Kingdom Key is most usually related to with Sora, several others have used it, or copies of it, as well. Upon arrival to [[Hollow Bastion]] in [[Kingdom Hearts]], The Kingdom Key is taken by [[Riku]]. This was short-lived, as Sora retrieved the Keyblade before fighting him (The Kingdom Key represented the concept of the Keyblade. When Riku took Sora's Keyblade, it appeared as the Kingdom Key, regardless of the Keychain attached at the time). This was the only case in which someone else held the actual Kingdom Key. [[Roxas]] is often seen with the Kingdom Key (when not using [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Oblivion]]). However, this is merely because he is Sora's [[Nobody]], and that connection allows Roxas to have a Keyblade. [[Xion]] has also been seen wielding the Kingdom Key, although, it is believed to be a fake, possibly forged on the chains of Sora's memories. The exact origin of this Kingdom Key is unknown at this time. Mickey also uses a Kingdom Key, although his has inverted colors, the blade being gold and the handle being silver. Mickey's Keyblade comes from [[Realm of Darkness|the Realm of Darkness]] while Sora's is from [[Realm of Light|the Realm Of Light]]. At [[Sunset Horizons]], Terra takes this Keyblade (though this is unknown why because Ven should have chosen the Kingdom Key instead and Terra, the Way of the Dawn, but it could be similar to how Riku was originally the Keyblade master, but then went to Sora).
==Trivia==
*No matter what keychain you're using when you defeat the [[World of Chaos]] it automatically reverts back to the Kingdom Key during the ending sequences of the game.
==See Also==
*[[Keyblade]]
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Revision as of 14:42, 18 February 2009

The Kingdom Key is the most recognizable Keyblade in the Kingdom Hearts series, and is the form used in almost all depictions of the weapon. It has appeared in every entry of the series to date, and has been confirmed to appear in the upcoming Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days. Unlike most keyblades, it has been shown to be wielded by a large number of Keybladers, and seems to be the "default" form of a Keyblade.

The Kingdom Key first appears when Sora receives the Keyblade during the destruction of the Destiny Islands, in Kingdom Hearts.

Appearance

The Kingdom Key is depicted as a classic skeleton key approximately 3.5' long, with a long keychain extending from the hilt, and a Hidden Mickey token on the end of the keychain. The blade and teeth of the keyblade are silver, while the hilt is gold. The teeth of the keyblade form the outline of a crown which matches the crown charm Sora wears.


Users

Though the Kingdom Key is most usually related to with Sora, several others have used it, or copies of it, as well. Upon arrival to Hollow Bastion in Kingdom Hearts, The Kingdom Key is taken by Riku. This was short-lived, as Sora retrieved the Keyblade before fighting him (The Kingdom Key represented the concept of the Keyblade. When Riku took Sora's Keyblade, it appeared as the Kingdom Key, regardless of the Keychain attached at the time). This was the only case in which someone else held the actual Kingdom Key. Roxas is often seen with the Kingdom Key (when not using Oathkeeper and Oblivion). However, this is merely because he is Sora's Nobody, and that connection allows Roxas to have a Keyblade. Xion has also been seen wielding the Kingdom Key, although, it is believed to be a fake, possibly forged on the chains of Sora's memories. The exact origin of this Kingdom Key is unknown at this time. Mickey also uses a Kingdom Key, although his has inverted colors, the blade being gold and the handle being silver. Mickey's Keyblade comes from the Realm of Darkness while Sora's is from the Realm Of Light. At Sunset Horizons, Terra takes this Keyblade (though this is unknown why because Ven should have chosen the Kingdom Key instead and Terra, the Way of the Dawn, but it could be similar to how Riku was originally the Keyblade master, but then went to Sora).

Stats

Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts
Stats
Strength MP Length
+0 None
Crit. Rate Crit. Bonus Recoil
x0 +0 1

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Stats
Strike Thrust Finish
D+ D+ D+
Swing
Speed
Break
Recovery
Required
CP
B *
Element
Physical

Kingdom Hearts II

Kingdom Hearts II
Ability
Defender

Trivia

  • The Kingdom Key is the form depicted in all pre-rendered videos, as it is the only keychain which is possessed throughout each game; for example, no matter what keychain you use to fight World of Chaos, the cutscenes afterwards depict the Kingdom Key in its place.
  • The use of a Hidden Mickey as the keyblade's token may be due to Mickey being the main character in early plans for Kingdom Hearts.

See Also