Eldritch Esoterica

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Eldritch Esoterica
"A weapon that performs extremely well in midair. Outstanding for taking on fliers."
Japanese		陰陽の大全集
Stats
Strength				Magic
Base	Unit	Ultima		Base	Unit
+69	+1	+31		+0	+1
Defense		Crit Rate		Crit Bonus
Base	Unit	Base	Unit	Base	Unit
+0	+1	+6	+1	+5	+2
Attack Speed		Approach Speed
		Ground		Air
1.0		1.0		1.0
Abilities
1: Chain Power 2: Aero Finish 3: Combo-Air Slide
Obtained
Ominous Gear ④ (Zexion)

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Eldritch Esoterica+
"Upgraded Eldritch Esoterica. Performs extremely well in midair. Outstanding for taking on fliers."
Japanese		陰陽の大全集+
Stats
Strength				Magic
Base	Unit	Ultima		Base	Unit
+87	+1	+15		+0	+1
Defense		Crit Rate		Crit Bonus
Base	Unit	Base	Unit	Base	Unit
+0	+1	+6	+1	+6	+2
Attack Speed		Approach Speed
		Ground		Air
1.0		1.0		1.0
Abilities
1: Combo Boost 2: Aero Finish 3: Combo-Jump
Obtained
Ominous Gear+ ④ (Zexion)

The Eldritch Esoterica (陰陽の大全集, In'yō no Taizenshū, lit. "Yin Yang Collection") is a Lexicon that can be wielded by Zexion in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It can be upgraded to the Eldritch Esoterica+.

Design

The Eldritch Esoterica lexicon is rectangular with covers that curve upward slightly at the ends. The spine of the book sports a white oval with a pale green symbol comprised of three spikes at the top and bottom. Both covers are decorated by a large, blue heart-shaped symbol with a pale green outline. The rest of the lexicon is black.

“Eldritch” can mean “supernatural”, “weird”, or “eerie”. “Esoterica” can refer to things that are impractical, understood by few, or private. A collection is a group of related objects or information. “Yin Yang” is a Chinese philosophical concept of spiritual balance, most likely in Daoism.

Gameplay

Eldritch Esoterica's ground combo begins with a downward slash, followed by a leftward/rightward swipe. Zexion then places the lexicon on the ground and slams it closed on enemies. For the combo finisher, Zexion sends a bird-like illusion, similarly colored to the Taboo Text, hurtling toward enemies.

Eldritch Esoterica's air combo consists of a downward slash, an upward slash, and finally Zexion sends a bird-like illusion hurtling toward enemies.

When Eldritch Esoterica contacts an enemy, a periwinkle blue circle bursts out along with white feathers.