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[[Master Xehanort]] is a Keyblade Master that devoted himself to the Darkness, wishing to obtain the [[χ-blade]] and thus enter [[Kingdom Hearts]]. To this end, he contrived numerous plots and manipulated many people into becoming pawns of his device. Eventually, he used his Keyblade to transfer his heart into [[Terra]]'s body, becoming the [[Terra-Xehanort|present Xehanort]] and his [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|other]] [[Xemnas|incarnations]]. Master Xehanort is, in one form or another, behind nearly everything that has happened in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series so far.

[[Master Eraqus]] was a Keyblade Master who protected the [[Land of Departure]] and served as [[Terra]], [[Ventus]], and [[Aqua]]'s teacher. After Aqua was named a Keyblade Master, Eraqus told her the secret responsibilities that came with such a title. Eraqus was slain by his former friend, [[Master Xehanort|Xehanort]].

Although [[Yen Sid|Master Yen Sid]] is not shown wielding a Keyblade, he is acknowledged to have been a Keyblade Master who now watches over the Lanes Between and counsels with stars for guidance, and appears to be the original owner of Mickey's Star Seeker Keyblade. Master Eraqus himself has stated Yen Sid retired from his position, still remaining to watch over the Realm of Light and the Realm of Darkness.

As an apprentice to Master Yen Sid, [[Mickey Mouse|Mickey]] wields the [[Star Seeker]], a gift to him from his master. His adventures with Ventus and Aqua actually comprise his [[Mark of Mastery]] exam, and after their disappearance, he returns to the Mysterious Tower, feeling he has failed the exam, his friends, and his master. He returns the Star Seeker to Yen Sid, but Yen Sid returns it, revealing that Mickey has in fact passed his exam and become a Master.<!--cite to Famitsu, using quote from here: http://www.kh2.co.uk/kingdom-hearts-3d/news/nomura-interview-on-kingdom-hearts-3d.php-->

[[Aqua]] is a Keyblade Master who lived before Sora ever embarked on his first journey. Her standard Keyblade is the [[Rainfell]], but it later transforms into the [[Stormfall]]. Aqua's Keyblades are of average length in comparison to Terra and Ventus's; she inherits Eraqus's Master's Defender after she finds the abandoned weapon in the Land of Departure, which is slowly being swallowed by the darkness. Aqua's attempt to save Terra after he falls into the Realm of Darkness causes Aqua to lose her Keyblade; the Master's Defender becomes her only weapon in the dark realm.

[[Riku]] was the one originally chosen to wield Sora's Keyblade, but he was denied that when he chose to submit to darkness, weakening his heart and causing the Keyblade to choose Sora. Instead, Riku uses the [[Soul Eater]], a sword which grows more powerful when used with darkness. Although it is not a true Keyblade, the Soul Eater has many of the same abilities as one, and is considered a ''sort'' of Keyblade by several sources. When Sora first arrives at [[Hollow Bastion]], Riku is able to temporarily take the Keyblade as well, but Sora's heart proves to be the strongest, and he reclaims the Keyblade from Riku. After being possessed by [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], Riku is used as a wielder for the incomplete [[Keyblade of heart]], which Xehanort had forged from the hearts of six of the seven [[Princesses of Heart]]. However, this Keyblade is destroyed after Riku is defeated by Sora, who uses the Keyblade to free Kairi's heart from his body.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts}}

The [[Player (KHχ)|Players]] of ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]'' are a group of Keyblade Wielders who were alive at the time of the Keyblade War. They each belong to one of the unions.

[[Ephemer]] is a Keyblade wielder who desires to find the true purpose behind the gathering of [[Lux]] and the structure of the World.

[[Skuld]] is a Keyblade wielder who is part of the same Union as [[Ephemer]].

[[Terra]] is a Keyblade apprentice from before the events of the first ''Kingdom Hearts''. His original Keyblade is named [[Earthshaker]], but it later transforms into the [[Ends of the Earth]]. His Keyblades are often much longer than those of Ventus and Aqua.

After Master Xehanort possesses Terra's body and becomes [[Terra-Xehanort]], he retains the ability to summon his original incarnation's Keyblade, though he wields it like Terra would. Terra-Xehanort used his original incarnation's  Keyblade to fight the Lingering Will and Aqua. After being defeated, Terra's heart begins to fight back, causing Xehanort to stab himself in order to rid himself of Terra, but accidentally sealing his memories and thus his ability to wield a Keyblade, ultimately forgetting everything but the name "Xehanort".

After Master Xehanort possessed Terra's body and became [[Xehanort]], a part of Terra was left within his armor, giving it life. Being a remnant of Terra, it is able to wield his Ends of the Earth Keyblade.

[[Ventus]] is a Keyblade apprentice from before the events of the first ''Kingdom Hearts''. His original Keyblade is named [[Wayward Wind]] ("Fresh Breeze" in Japanese). His Keyblades are often shorter than those of Terra and Aqua. During his final battle at the Keyblade Graveyard, Vanitas possesses his body in order to summon and wield the χ-blade. However, Ventus destroys it in the Dive to the Heart, using his own Keyblade. When Aqua tries to figure out where she should carry him to, Ven's body reacts and summons Wayward Wind to open the pathway to the ruined Land of Departure.

As a being created from the darkness of [[Ventus]]'s heart, [[Vanitas]] has the power to carry a Keyblade of his own which is known as [[Void Gear]]. Aside from his own Keyblade, he is also able to wield the legendary [[χ-blade]]. It was believed to have more power than any other weapon in the universe, but it is destroyed by Aqua (in the Keyblade Graveyard) and Ventus (in the transformed Dive to the Heart station).

[[Sora]] gained the ability to wield the Keyblade when he reached out his heart to Ventus after sensing Ventus's shattered heart. By joining his heart with Ventus's he gained the ability to wield his own Keyblade, as well as Ventus's. Sora has been recognized as having the skill to become a Keyblade Master, and is even often informally referred to as one, but has not officially recieved the title.

As the [[Nobody]] of Sora, [[Roxas]] is also able to wield the Kingdom Key. In fact, Roxas was able to wield the Keyblade at the same time as Sora because his Keyblade was "lost" by Sora in [[Castle Oblivion]]. As the "Key of Destiny" of [[Organization XIII]], Roxas is the only member able to actually collect hearts. Like the other Organization members, Roxas is able to modify the form of his weapon using [[Gears]].

File:Kingdom Key KH.png|[[Kingdom Key]]

[[Xion]], the fourteenth member of [[Organization XIII]], can wield a Keyblade due to the fact that she is a [[Replica]] of Roxas. She is created from the memories belonging to Sora that Roxas holds. As a being created out of memories, she was able to use the Kingdom Key to manipulate the power of light in the same way that Sora and Roxas can.

File:Kingdom Key KH.png|[[Kingdom Key]]

Similar to its real-world counterpart, [[Data-Sora]] wields a data version of the Kingdom Key. He utilizes this mighty blade to fend off Heartless and [[Bug Blox]]. Data-Sora gains the Keyblade in the data [[Awakening]], but loses it to the real [[Maleficent]] in data [[Agrabah]]. However, even though he is merely a data construct, the strength of his heart recreates the Keyblade in data [[Hollow Bastion]].

Kairi is able to wield a Keyblade because she touched [[Aqua]]'s Keyblade when she was a child, initiating a [[Bequeathing]].{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep}} At [[The World That Never Was]], [[Riku]] gives his [[Destiny's Embrace]] to [[Kairi]] so that she can help protect Sora.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts II}} Later, Yen Sid learns of Kairi's ability, and after Riku and Sora's [[Mark of Mastery exam]] he invites her to the Mysterious Tower so that she can also train to combat the reformed Organization XIII.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance}}

Formerly the [[Nobody]] [[Axel]], [[Lea]] has gained the ability to wield a [[Keyblade]] by seeking training under Master Yen Sid who, with the help of [[Merlin]] and the [[Three Good Fairies]], compressed the time needed to train with magic.  

The [[No Heart]] is a digital simulation of Xehanort in his Keyblade Armor. It only appears in the "[[Foresight unto Darkness]]" battle in the Mirage Arena.

The [[Armor of Eraqus]] is a digital simulation of Master Eraqus in his Keyblade Armor. It only appears in the "[[Light's Lessons]]" battle in the Mirage Arena.

As an [[Unversed]] created from the powerful thoughts and feelings of Vanitas, the [[Vanitas Remnant]] has the power to carry a Keyblade of its own, a monochrome version of Vanitas's Keyblade, the [[Void Gear]].

[[AntiSora]], a Heartless made by Riku to mimic Sora's appearance and abilities, carries a shadowy copy of the Kingdom Key.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', during one of [[Zexion]]'s schemes, he disguises himself as Sora and uses a fake Kingdom Key to envelop Riku in light. Later when his plan fails, he decides to fight with Riku. During their battle he steals Riku's cards and makes copies of the Soul Eater for his clones and him to use. He also makes Dummy Cards, which stun Riku.

In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', when [[Genie]] becomes a summon partner for Sora, he can copy Sora's Drive forms and wields his own copy of the Keyblade. In each form, he can perform a different kind of attack. This Keyblade is attached to his tail as if Genie was the Keychain.

During his battles with Data-Sora, [[Data-Roxas]] wields data construct versions of the [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion]] Keyblades.

Data-[[Sora's Heartless]], is a digital manifestation of Sora's time as a Heartless, can take on the AntiSora's shape in its latter phases, and it also wields the fake Keyblade.

[[Phantom Aqua]] is an illusion created by Aqua's heart of herself. It wields an illusion of [[Master's Defender]].

[[Anti-Riku]] is a non-canon dark copy of Riku who only appears in the multiplayer mode of ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. Like Riku in the final boss fight, Anti-Riku wields the Oblivion, though it is much darker than the ordinary version of the Keyblade.