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[[File:Joint_Struggle.PNG|thumb|right|330px|A Joint Struggle battle]]
[[File:Joint_Struggle.PNG|thumb|right|330px|A Joint Struggle battle.]]
'''Joint Struggle''' is the new multiplayer mode featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. You will be able to use wirelessly connect with fellow players to be able to play in multiplayer. In this mode, up to six players can take on the role of Terra, Ventus, or Aqua, the Keyblade warriors wearing their armor from the secret ending of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', rather than their usual gameplay attire.
'''Joint Struggle''' is the name of the new multiplayer mode featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. You will have to be able to use wireless LAN to be able to play in multiplayer. In this mode, up to six players can take on the role of Terra, Ventus, or Aqua, the Keyblade warriors wearing their armor from the secret ending of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', rather than their usual gameplay attire.


The names of who is playing with you appear above their respective character and while fighting their [[Hit Points|HP]] is displayed like someone who is in your Party.
The names of who is playing with you appear above their respective character and while fighting their [[Hit Points|HP]] is displayed like someone who is in your Party.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Through a new world called the '''[[Mirage Arena]]''', three players can access and engage in battles for cooperative play. It should be noted that the Mirage Arena is a world exclusive to Joint Struggle.
In a new world called the '''[[Mirage Arena]]''', three players can access and engage in battles for cooperative play. The Mirage Arena is a world exclusive to Joint Struggle.


Through this Multiplayer Mode, items and other bonuses can be transferred between single and multiplayer modes via an unknown source. Missions include rescuing friends trapped by the Unversed, continuously pressing the [[File:B c.gif]] button to heal fallen players. Players have the option to customize a player name, the color of their armor, and winning medals at the results screen upon a completed session of play.
Through this multiplayer mode, items and other bonuses can be transferred between single and multiplayer modes. Unique elements of battle include rescuing friends trapped by the Unversed, and continuously pressing the {{button|c}} button to heal fallen players. Players may customize their displayed name and the color of their armor. At the end of a completed playing session, winning medals are distributed on a results screen.


It is interesting to note that the faceshot of either Terra, Ven, or Aqua seen in the HP Bar is of their helmets. A rating system also appears, showing a level of competition via differently colored symbols.
The faceshot of Terra, Ven, and Aqua seen in the HP bar is of their helmets. A rating system also appears, showing a level of who stands in what place by displaying differently colored symbols.


===Unique Deck Commands===
===Unique Deck Commands===
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*Vanish: allows the user to "disappear"
*Vanish: allows the user to "disappear"
*Friend Cure: allows the caster to heal self or a close friend
*Friend Cure: allows the caster to heal self or a close friend
*A longer form of ''Shoot Lock'' with a new extension
*A longer form of [[Shoot Lock]] with a new extension


==Characters==
==Characters==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Joint_struggle2.jpg|The Friend Cure ability only in Joint Struggle.
File:Joint_struggle2.jpg|The Friend Cure ability, only in Joint Struggle
File:Joint Trinity.png|A possible version of Trinity Limit in Joint Struggle
File:Joint Trinity.png|A unqiue ability in Joint Struggle
File:Mirage Lobby.png|The Lobby, where teams and other Joint Struggle customizations are selected
File:Mirage Lobby.png|The Lobby, where teams and other Joint Struggle customizations are selected
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia ==
*''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' is the third game in the Kingdom Hearts series to feature a multiplayer mode, following ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''.
*You can also play with your friends in the [[Command Board]]. It has a specialized Mirage Arena game board specifically for multiplayer use.


==See Also==
==See Also==

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A Joint Struggle battle

Joint Struggle is the new multiplayer mode featured in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. You will be able to use wirelessly connect with fellow players to be able to play in multiplayer. In this mode, up to six players can take on the role of Terra, Ventus, or Aqua, the Keyblade warriors wearing their armor from the secret ending of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, rather than their usual gameplay attire.

The names of who is playing with you appear above their respective character and while fighting their HP is displayed like someone who is in your Party.

Gameplay

In a new world called the Mirage Arena, three players can access and engage in battles for cooperative play. The Mirage Arena is a world exclusive to Joint Struggle.

Through this multiplayer mode, items and other bonuses can be transferred between single and multiplayer modes. Unique elements of battle include rescuing friends trapped by the Unversed, and continuously pressing the Circle button to heal fallen players. Players may customize their displayed name and the color of their armor. At the end of a completed playing session, winning medals are distributed on a results screen.

The faceshot of Terra, Ven, and Aqua seen in the HP bar is of their helmets. A rating system also appears, showing a level of who stands in what place by displaying differently colored symbols.

Unique Deck Commands

Various Deck Commands appear in Joint Struggle that do not in normal gameplay, such as:

  • Ice Barrage
  • Provoke
  • Heal Light
  • Vanish: allows the user to "disappear"
  • Friend Cure: allows the caster to heal self or a close friend
  • A longer form of Shoot Lock with a new extension

Characters

Gallery

See Also