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[[Image:SEblade.jpg|right|50px|The Soul Eater]]
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The {{nihongo|'''Soul Eater'''|ソウルイーター|Souru Ītā}} is a form of [[Riku|Riku's]] Keyblade that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. It is made of the darkness inside his heart, "forged" into its sword-like shape by [[Maleficent|Maleficent's]] magic.<!--source?--> Riku was first seen wielding Soul Eater in [[Traverse Town]], then later against [[Parasite Cage]] in [[Monstro]], and against [[Sora]] in [[Hollow Bastion]]. [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]] wielded a double-bladed pole-arm version of the Soul Eater in the final battle between him and Sora. Even after obtaining the [[Way to the Dawn]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Riku continues to refer to it as his "Soul Eater".<!--source?-->
 
A copy of the Soul Eater is also used by the [[Riku Replica]] and [[Zexion]]'s clones, when he fights Riku.
 
==Appearance==
The Soul Eater is a scimitar-esque sword, with a red, purple and blue blade shaped like a demonic wing. Its handle bears a blue eye. It has a striking resemblance to the [[Way to the Dawn]], as well as [[Vanitas's Keyblade]]. The specific resemblance to the Way to the Dawn implies that it may be a transformation of the Soul Eater.
 
Though the Soul Eater is frequently named a Keyblade, it lacks a Keychain, and has a much more sword-like appearance compared to other Keyblades.
 
==Etymology==
The weapon's name is derived from an ability attributed to the Dark Knight class in the ''Final Fantasy'' series, in which Soul Eater drains the HP of the user to initiate an extra-powerful attack. The attack and the Dark Knight class are associated with darkness, and the Soul Eater ability is sometimes called ''Darkside'' or ''Dark Wave'', making it a fitting name for Riku's weapon.
 
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==Card==
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|image=Soul Eater (card).png
|desc=Reacts to dark power. Riku's strength is higher when he wields darkness in battle.
|strike=Riku's AP
|thrust=-
|finish=-
|swing=-
|element=-<!--Dark?-->
|break=-
|cp=-
|get=Default
}}
 
==Stats in KH:358/2 Days==
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[[Image:SEblade.jpg|right|50px|The Soul Eater]]
The {{nihongo|'''Soul Eater'''|ソウルイーター|Souru Ītā}} is a form of Riku's weapon that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It is a sword that grows more powerful when used with darkness.
The Soul Eater is first seen at [[Traverse Town]], when Riku uses it upon a [[Soldier]] that had attacked [[Sora]]. He continues to use this weapon during his appearances until he is possessed by [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]], who uses the [[Keyblade of People's Hearts]] instead. In the final battle against Ansem and the [[World of Chaos]], Ansem uses a giant double-bladed pole-arm version of the Soul Eater.
The Soul Eater reappears as Riku's only weapon in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', though unlike Sora, Riku can choose to strengthen his weapon as he levels up. Riku also uses this weapon in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', notably in his duel against Xion, he never actually uses it while battling Roxas; in his first encounter he simply runs away from Roxas without using any weapon at all, and in his second encounter, he uses the [[Oblivion]] Keyblade he had taken from Roxas, before using Ansem's darkness to defeat him.
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Riku continues to use the Soul Eater throughout his appearances, and this eventually causes Sora to realize that Riku is the mysterious hooded stranger the group had been encountering. However, by the time Riku arrives at [[The World That Never Was]], the Soul Eater has either transformed into or been replaced with the [[Way to the Dawn]]. Even after this, Riku continues to refer to his weapon as the Soul Eater.<!--source?-->
A copy of the Soul Eater is also used by the [[Riku Replica]] and [[Zexion]]'s clones, when he fights Riku.
==Design==
The Soul Eater is a scimitar-esque sword, with a red, purple and blue blade shaped like a demonic wing. Its handle bears a blue eye. It has a striking resemblance to the [[Way to the Dawn]], as well as [[Vanitas's Keyblade]]. The specific resemblance to the Way to the Dawn implies that it may be a transformation of the Soul Eater.
==Card==
{{InfoKeyCoM
|image=Soul Eater (card).png
|desc=Reacts to dark power. Riku's strength is higher when he wields darkness in battle.
|strike=Riku's AP
|thrust=-
|finish=-
|swing=-
|element=-<!--Dark?-->
|break=-
|cp=-
|get=Default
}}
}}
|}
 
==Etymology==
The weapon's name is derived from an ability attributed to the Dark Knight class in the ''Final Fantasy'' series, in which Soul Eater drains the HP of the user to initiate an extra-powerful attack. The attack and the Dark Knight class are associated with darkness, and the Soul Eater ability is sometimes called ''Darkside'' or ''Dark Wave'', making it a fitting name for Riku's weapon.
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==See Also==
==See Also==
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Revision as of 20:44, 12 November 2009

The Soul Eater (ソウルイーター Souru Ītā?) is a form of Riku's weapon that appears in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is a sword that grows more powerful when used with darkness.

The Soul Eater is first seen at Traverse Town, when Riku uses it upon a Soldier that had attacked Sora. He continues to use this weapon during his appearances until he is possessed by Ansem, who uses the Keyblade of People's Hearts instead. In the final battle against Ansem and the World of Chaos, Ansem uses a giant double-bladed pole-arm version of the Soul Eater.

The Soul Eater reappears as Riku's only weapon in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, though unlike Sora, Riku can choose to strengthen his weapon as he levels up. Riku also uses this weapon in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, notably in his duel against Xion, he never actually uses it while battling Roxas; in his first encounter he simply runs away from Roxas without using any weapon at all, and in his second encounter, he uses the Oblivion Keyblade he had taken from Roxas, before using Ansem's darkness to defeat him.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Riku continues to use the Soul Eater throughout his appearances, and this eventually causes Sora to realize that Riku is the mysterious hooded stranger the group had been encountering. However, by the time Riku arrives at The World That Never Was, the Soul Eater has either transformed into or been replaced with the Way to the Dawn. Even after this, Riku continues to refer to his weapon as the Soul Eater.

A copy of the Soul Eater is also used by the Riku Replica and Zexion's clones, when he fights Riku.

Design

The Soul Eater is a scimitar-esque sword, with a red, purple and blue blade shaped like a demonic wing. Its handle bears a blue eye. It has a striking resemblance to the Way to the Dawn, as well as Vanitas's Keyblade. The specific resemblance to the Way to the Dawn implies that it may be a transformation of the Soul Eater.

Card

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
"Reacts to dark power. Riku's strength is higher when he wields darkness in battle."
Stats
Strike Thrust Finish
Riku's AP - -
Swing
Speed
Break
Recovery
Required
CP
- - -
Element
-
Obtained
Default

Etymology

The weapon's name is derived from an ability attributed to the Dark Knight class in the Final Fantasy series, in which Soul Eater drains the HP of the user to initiate an extra-powerful attack. The attack and the Dark Knight class are associated with darkness, and the Soul Eater ability is sometimes called Darkside or Dark Wave, making it a fitting name for Riku's weapon.

See Also

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