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Sora uses Ragnarok in Chain of Memories.

Sleight (from "sleight of hand") (ストック技 sutokku gi?, lit. "stock technique") is a term used in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories to refer to certain combinations of two or three cards that produce unusual effects. They are used by Sora, Riku, and most bosses in the game. Sora may learn his Sleights through leveling up, progressing through the story, obtaining certain cards, or by finding them in treasure chests, while Riku starts the game with all of his Sleights. Each Sleight has certain requirements to be activated, and most require all three stockable cards to be a certain type or value. Some Sleights only require two cards - these Sleights will activate if the stocked cards don't fulfill any three-card Sleight, and can be activated with only two cards if desired by "stocking" the reload card instead of one in the player's deck. As the Sleights are part of a stocked combo, the first card in the sleight will disappear from the player's deck unless certain Enemy Cards are activated, but they can be recovered with high-level Item Cards.

Sora's Sleights are divided into "Attack", "Magic", "Summon", and "Friend" Sleights, which are categorized based on the cards they use. Re:Chain of Memories also introduces two Sleights unique to the Bumble-Rumble mini-game. Riku's Sleights are divided into "Attack", "Friend", and "Duel" Sleights. Unlike other Sleight types, "Duel Sleights" can only be used by activating a duel, and can include up to seven cards.

Sora's Sleights

Attack Sleights

Ability Description Obtained Requirements
Sliding Dash Slide toward distant targets for a close-range attack. Level 2 Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png (10-15)
Three attack cards of the same type.
Stun Impact Stun surrounding enemies with a single attack. Level 7 Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png (20-23)
Three attack cards of the same type.
Strike Raid Hurl the Keyblade forward, stunning and dealing damage to enemies in its path. Level 12 Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png (24-26)
Blitz Deliver up to three blows in a powerful jumping combo upon the enemy. Press A, or Triangle when it flashes on-screen, to add an attack. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Level 17 Kingdom Key (card).png + Three Wishes (card).png + Crabclaw (card).png (10-15)
Three attack cards of differing types.
Zantetsuken Break a card and render it unreloadable until the end of the battle. Level 27Template:CoM
Level 22[KH Re:CoM]
Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png (0 or 27)
Sonic Blade Rocket across the field, striking down any enemies in the way for up to seven attacks. Press A, or Triangle when it flashes on-screen, to add an attack. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Level 22Template:CoM
Level 27[KH Re:CoM]
Kingdom Key (card).png + Three Wishes (card).png + Crabclaw (card).png (20-23)
Three attack cards of differing types.
Ars Arcanum Rain a flurry of up to thirteen attacks upon the enemy. Press A, or Triangle when it flashes on-screen, to add an attack. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Level 37Template:CoM
Level 42[KH Re:CoM]
Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png (1-6)
Ragnarok Leap into the air and fire a stream of rays in front of you. Use the left analog stick to determine the direction of fire. Press A or X to fire sooner, but less rays are fired. Level 47Template:CoM
Level 52[KH Re:CoM]
Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png (7-9)
Trinity Limit Inflict heavy damage on all enemies in sight. Enter Castle Oblivion. Kingdom Key (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png + Goofy (card).png
Kingdom Key (card).png + Goofy (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png
Donald Duck (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Goofy (card).png
Donald Duck (card).png + Goofy (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
Goofy (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png
Goofy (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).pngTemplate:CoM

Magic Sleights

See the Magic page for information regarding naming conventions and spell levels.

[[Ability [[Description [[Obtained [[Requirements
Fira Sizzle the opposition with powerful fire magic. Obtain Fire. Fire (card).png + Fire (card).png
Firaga Scorch the opposition with supreme fire magic. Obtain Fire. Fire (card).png + Fire (card).png + Fire (card).png
Blizzara Chill the opposition with powerful ice magic. Available from the beginning. Blizzard (card).png + Blizzard (card).png
Blizzaga Freeze the opponent with supreme ice magic. Available from the beginning. Blizzard (card).png + Blizzard (card).png + Blizzard (card).png
Thundara Shock the opposition with powerful lightning magic. Obtain Thunder. Thunder (card).png + Thunder (card).png
Thundaga Fry the opposition with supreme lightning magic. Obtain Thunder. Thunder (card).png + Thunder (card).png + Thunder (card).png
Cura Restore a lot of HP. Available from the beginning. Cure (card).png + Cure (card).png
Curaga Restore a very large amount of HP. Available from the beginning. Cure (card).png + Cure (card).png + Cure (card).png
Gravira Deal damage relative to the enemy's remaining HP. Obtain Gravity. Gravity (card).png + Gravity (card).png
Graviga Deal wide-range damage relative to the enemies' remaining HP. Obtain Gravity. Gravity (card).png + Gravity (card).png + Gravity (card).png
Stopra Halt enemy movement for a long period of time. Obtain Stop. Stop (card).png + Stop (card).png
Stopga Halt enemy movement for a very long period of time. Obtain Stop. Stop (card).png + Stop (card).png + Stop (card).png
Aerora Blow away surrounding enemies and inflict damage. Obtain Aero. Aero (card).png + Aero (card).png
Aeroga Blow away all enemies in a large radius and inflict damage. Obtain Aero. Aero (card).png + Aero (card).png + Aero (card).png
Fire Raid Hurl the Keyblade and inflict fire damage. Monstro Bounty Fire (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
Blizzard Raid Hurl the Keyblade and inflict ice damage. Olympus Coliseum Bounty Blizzard (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
Thunder Raid Hurl the Keyblade and inflict lightning damage. 1st Neverland Reward Thunder (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
[[Gravity RaidTemplate:CoM Hurl the Keyblade and trigger Gravity upon impact. Halloween Town Reward Gravity (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
[[Stop RaidTemplate:CoM Hurl the Keyblade and trigger Stop upon impact. Wonderland Reward Stop (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
Judgment Hurl the Keyblade toward the enemy for multiple attacks. Destiny Islands Bounty Aero (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
Reflect Raid Hurl the Keyblade and make it ricochet around to strike many enemies. Hollow Bastion Bounty Cloud (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
[[ Magnet Spiral[KH Re:CoM] Pull multiple enemies closer before attacking them. Defeat Riku on the 8th floor. Gravity (card).png + Gravity (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
[[Lethal Frame[1][KH Re:CoM] Stop time and deal multiple blows on an enemy. Level 32 Stop (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
[[Homing FiraTemplate:CoM Cast a Fira spell that seeks out the targeted enemy. Neverland Bounty Aero (card).png + Fire (card).png + Fire (card).png
Aero + Fire + Any magic card
[[Firaga BreakTemplate:CoM Inflict fire damage on enemies in front of you with a powerful attack. Twilight Town Bounty Fire (card).png + Mushu (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
Mega Flare Incinerate all enemies in a wide area. Level 52Template:CoM
Level 57[KH Re:CoM]
Mushu (card).png + Fire (card).png + Fire (card).png
Homing Blizzara Cast a Blizzara spell that seeks out the targeted enemy. Atlantica Bounty Aero (card).png + Blizzard (card).png + Fire (card).png
Aero + Blizzard + Any magic card
Aqua Splash Spray melted ice at the enemy over a period of time, inflicting ice damage. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of attack. 1st Monstro Reward Blizzard (card).png + Fire (card).png + Aero (card).png
Shock Impact Simba's roar sends enemies flying and triggers Stop. Atlantica Bounty Simba (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
Tornado Blow away enemies in a wide area, inflicting damage and stunning them. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of the tornado. Level 32Template:CoM
Level 37[KH Re:CoM]
Aero (card).png + Gravity (card).png + Simba (card).png
Aero + Gravity + Any summon card
[[Freeze[KH Re:CoM] Freezes nearby enemies. Attacking a frozen enemy deals greater damage. Defeat Vexen on the 10th floor. Blizzard (card).png + Blizzard (card).png + Stop (card).png
Quake Inflict damage on all ground enemies with a violent tremor. 1st Atlantica Reward Gravity (card).png + Simba (card).png + Fire (card).png
Gravity + Simba + Any magic card
Warpinator Eliminate the closest enemy. Not always successful. Defeat Riku on the 8th floor.Template:CoM
Twilight Town Bounty[KH Re:CoM]
Stop (card).png + Gravity (card).png + Aero (card).png
Warp Eliminate all enemies in sight. Enemies that vanish will not drop prizes. Not always successful. Twilight Town RewardTemplate:CoM
1st Agrabah Reward[KH Re:CoM]
Stop (card).png + Aero (card).png + Aero (card).png
Bind Hold enemies in place. Enemies can still attack from their positions. Find Eeyore.Template:CoM
1st Halloween Town Reward[KH Re:CoM]
Gravity (card).png + Stop (card).png + Fire (card).png
Gravity + Stop + Any magic card
Confuse Temporarily confuse enemies so they attack less often. Find Piglet. Genie (card).png + Tinker Bell (card).png + Simba (card).png
Genie + Tinker Bell + Any summon card
[[Firaga Burst[KH Re:CoM] Shoot a large fireball into the air and rain down small fireballs over a wide area. Clear Balloon Glider. Fire (card).png + Fire (card).png + Gravity (card).png
Terror Strike fear in the enemy so they no longer approach. Enter Halloween Town. Simba (card).png + Simba (card).png + Jack (card).png
Any summon card + Any summon card + Jack
Simba (card).png + Mushu (card).png + Potion (card).png
Simba + Mushu + Any item card
Synchro Set surrounding enemies' HP to that of the target. Find Rabbit.Template:CoM
1st Wonderland Reward[KH Re:CoM]
Cure (card).png + Gravity (card).png + Aero (card).png
Gifted Miracle Reload cards and reset the counter while restoring HP to friends and foes alike. Halloween Town Bounty Simba (card).png + Fire (card).png + Jack (card).png
Any summon card + any magic card + Jack
Bambi (card).png + Blizzard (card).png + Potion (card).png
Bambi + Blizzard + Any item card
Teleport Rematerialize behind the targeted enemy, stunning it for a short time. Neverland Bounty Fire (card).png + Fire (card).png + Peter Pan (card).png
Any magic card + Any magic card + Peter Pan
Stop (card).png + Aero (card).png + Potion (card).png
Stop + Aero + Any item card
Holy Inflict damage on a targeted enemy and all surrounding enemies. Level 42Template:CoM
Level 47[KH Re:CoM]
Mega-Ether (card).png + Megalixir (card).png + Potion (card).png
Mega-Ether + Megalixir + Any item card
[[Raging Storm[KH Re:CoM] Three fiery tornadoes appear around Sora, dealing damage to enemies as they hit. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of attack. Castle Oblivion Bounty Aero (card).png + Fire (card).png + Fire (card).png

Summon Sleights

Ability Description Obtained Requirements
Proud Roar Lv2 Simba's roar stuns and deals damage to enemies in front of him. Obtain Simba. Simba (card).png + Simba (card).png
Proud Roar Lv3 Simba's roar stuns and deals even more damage to enemies in front of him. Obtain Simba. Simba (card).png + Simba (card).png + Simba (card).png
Splash Lv2 Dumbo douses enemies over a set time period, dealing ice damage. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of attack. Obtain Dumbo. Dumbo (card).png + Dumbo (card).png
Splash Lv3 Dumbo douses enemies in a wide area for a longer set time period, dealing ice damage. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of attack. Obtain Dumbo. Dumbo (card).png + Dumbo (card).png + Dumbo (card).png
Paradise Lv2 Bambi bounds around and drops HP recovery orbs. Obtain Bambi. Bambi (card).png + Bambi (card).png
Paradise Lv3 Bambi bounds around and drops HP recovery orbs while stunning the enemy. Obtain Bambi. Bambi (card).png + Bambi (card).png + Bambi (card).png
Idyll Romp Bambi zigzags around the battlefield, confusing the enemy. Find Tigger.Template:CoM
Clear Tigger's Jump-a-Thon.[KH Re:CoM]
Bambi (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
Flare Breath Lv2 Mushu breathes fire at enemies in a wide area, inflicting fire damage. Use the left analog stick to aim. Press X to shoot flames. Obtain Mushu. Mushu (card).png + Mushu (card).png
Flare Breath Lv3 Mushu breathes even more fire at enemies in a wide area, inflicting fire damage. Use the left analog stick to aim. Press X to shoot flames. Obtain Mushu. Mushu (card).png + Mushu (card).png + Mushu (card).png
Showtime Lv2 Genie randomly casts two spells chosen from Gravira, Thundara, and Stopra. Obtain Genie. Genie (card).png + Genie (card).png
Showtime Lv3 Genie randomly casts three spells chosen from Gravira, Thundara, and Stopra. Obtain Genie. Genie (card).png + Genie (card).png + Genie (card).png
Twinkle Lv2 Tinker Bell restores a lot of HP over a set time period. Consecutive taps on Triangle will increase the amount of HP recovery. Obtain Tinker Bell. Tinker Bell (card).png + Tinker Bell (card).png
Twinkle Lv3 Tinker Bell restores a very large amount of HP over an extended time period. Consecutive taps on Triangle will increase the amount of HP recovery. Obtain Tinker Bell. Tinker Bell (card).png + Tinker Bell (card).png + Tinker Bell (card).png
Cross-slash Cloud assaults the enemy with a three-hit combo. Obtain Cloud. Cloud (card).png + Cloud (card).png
Omnislash Cloud swoops down from the skies, attacking enemies in a wide area. Press Triangle when it flashes on-screen to add an attack. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Obtain Cloud. Cloud (card).png + Cloud (card).png + Cloud (card).png
Cross-slash+ Cloud singles out an enemy and uses Cross-slash. Hollow Bastion BountyTemplate:CoM
Clear Veggie Panic.[KH Re:CoM]
Cloud (card).png + Stop (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png

Friend Sleights

[[Ability [[Description [[Obtained [[Requirements
Magic Lv2 Donald double-casts Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, or Cura. Available from the beginning. Donald Duck (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png
Magic Lv3 Donald double-casts Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, or Curaga. Available from the beginning. Donald Duck (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png
[[Blazing DonaldTemplate:CoM Donald flubs a Fire spell... Agrabah Reward Fire (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png + Fire (card).png
Fire + Donald Duck + Any magic card
[[Stardust Blitz[KH Re:CoM] Knock up to three of Donald's fireballs towards the enemy. Press Triangle when it flashes on-screen to hit the fireball. 1st Twilight Town Reward Donald Duck (card).png + Fire (card).png
[[Goofy ChargeTemplate:CoM Goofy rushes at enemies, bashing and stunning them with his shield. Available from the beginning. Goofy (card).png + Goofy (card).png
[[Goofy Tornado Lv2[KH Re:CoM] Goofy whirls around Sora and bashes the enemy with his shield Available from the beginning. Goofy (card).png + Goofy (card).png
Goofy Tornado Lv3 Goofy whirls around Sora and bashes the enemy with his shield over a long period of time. Available from the beginning. Goofy (card).png + Goofy (card).png + Goofy (card).png
[[Goofy Smash[KH Re:CoM] Goofy and Sora's joint attack knocks enemies into the air. Press Triangle when it flashes on-screen for the joint attack. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Available from the beginning. Goofy (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
[[Wild Crush[KH Re:CoM] Carry Goofy and ram into the enemy. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of attack. Available from the beginning. Goofy (card).png + Donald Duck (card).png + Kingdom Key (card).png
[[Lucky Bounty Lv2[KH Re:CoM] Pluto digs up cards and HP recovery orbs from the ground. Available from the beginning. Pluto (card).png + Pluto (card).png
[[Lucky Bounty Lv3[KH Re:CoM] Pluto digs up lots of cards and HP recovery orbs from the ground. Available from the beginning. Pluto (card).png + Pluto (card).png + Pluto (card).png
Sandstorm Lv2 Aladdin runs around while swinging his sword, stunning enemies and producing Moogle Point orbs. Obtain Aladdin. Aladdin (card).png + Aladdin (card).png
Sandstorm Lv3 Aladdin runs around for an extended time while swinging his sword, stunning enemies and producing Moogle Point orbs. Obtain Aladdin. Aladdin (card).png + Aladdin (card).png + Aladdin (card).png
Surprise! Lv2 Jack double-casts Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, or Gravira Obtain Jack. Jack (card).png + Jack (card).png
Surprise! Lv3 Jack triple-casts Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, or Graviga. Obtain Jack. Jack (card).png + Jack (card).png + Jack (card).png
Spiral Wave Lv2 Ariel rushes into the enemy twice, finishing off with a tail fin kick. Press Triangle when it flashes on-screen to add an attack. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Obtain Ariel. Ariel (card).png + Ariel (card).png
Spiral Wave Lv3 Ariel rushes into the enemy three times, finishing off with a tail fin kick. Press Triangle when it flashes on-screen to add an attack. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Obtain Ariel. Ariel (card).png + Ariel (card).png + Ariel (card).png
Hummingbird Lv2 Peter Pan soars around, striking enemies in a wide area. Quick taps on Triangle speed up attacks and produce Moogle Point orbs. Obtain Peter Pan. Peter Pan (card).png + Peter Pan (card).png
Hummingbird Lv3 Peter Pan soars around for an extended time, striking enemies in a wide area. Quick taps on Triangle speed up attacks and produce Moogle Point orbs. Obtain Peter Pan. Peter Pan (card).png + Peter Pan (card).png + Peter Pan (card).png
Ferocious Lunge Lv2 The Beast knocks an enemy towards Sora up to two times. Press Triangle when it flashes on-screen to knock the enemy back to the Beast. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Obtain Beast. Beast (card).png + Beast (card).png
Ferocious Lunge Lv3 The Beast knocks an enemy towards Sora up to three times. Press Triangle when it flashes on-screen to knock the enemy back to the Beast. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Obtain Beast. Beast (card).png + Beast (card).png + Beast (card).png

Bumble-Rumble Sleights

Ability Description Obtained Requirements
Honey Storm Bumble-Rumble Wind (card).png + Honey (card).png
Honey (card).png + Wind (card).png
Honey Pot Bumble-Rumble Honey (card).png + Honey (card).png

Riku's Sleights

Riku does not learn sleights through the same methods as Sora. Instead, every sleight he learns is given to him after leaving Hollow Bastion and talking to Ansem and The King. In Chain of Memories, these depend solely on Dark Mode and the The King Friend card, but in Re:Chain of Memories, the Duel system and its sleights are added to the game, allowing Riku to perform more sleights on his own.

Attack Sleights

Ability Description Requirements
Dark Break Leap into the air and attack enemies from above. Only available in Dark Mode. In Re:Chain of Memories, press Triangle when it flashes on-screen to add an attack. Pressing Triangle when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight. Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png (5-15)
Dark Firaga Expel dark energy in a searing blast. Only available in Dark Mode. This attack is dark-elemental, not fire-elemental. Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png (16-25)
Dark Aura Rush enemies repeatedly with blade in hand. Finish off by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground for a column of light that confuses the enemy. Only available in Dark Mode. Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png (27)

Friend Sleights

Ability Description Requirements
MM Miracle Lv2 The king restores HP, and stuns and deals damage to all enemies, and reloads cards. The King (card).png + The King (card).png
MM Miracle Lv3 The king restores a lot of HP, and stuns and deals damage to all enemies, and reloads cards. The King (card).png + The King (card).png + The King (card).png
Holy Burst[KH Re:CoM] Multiple shots back to back with the king. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of the tornado. The King (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png
Inverse Burst[KH Re:CoM] Multiple shots with your back against the king's. Enemies become confused when hit. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of the tornado. Only available in Dark Mode. (Re:CoM) The King (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png

Duel Sleights

Ability Description Requirements
Impulse[KH Re:CoM] Knock foes into the air before a slam down to the ground, damaging multiple enemies. Win a duel that requires you to break three cards.
Dark Impulse[KH Re:CoM] Knock foes into the air before a hard slam down to the ground, damaging multiple enemies. Only available in Dark Mode. Win a duel that requires you to break three cards.
Maelstrom[KH Re:CoM] Unleash a spinning attack on the enemy. Damage is concentrated to one enemy. Win a duel that requires you to break five cards.
Dark Maelstrom[KH Re:CoM] Unleash a powerful spinning attack on the enemy. Damage is concentrated to one enemy. Only available in Dark Mode. Win a duel that requires you to break five cards.
Barrage[KH Re:CoM] Throw the Soul Eater towards the enemy. Damage is concentrated to one enemy. Win a duel that requires you to break seven cards.
Dark Barrage[KH Re:CoM] Throw multiple Soul Eaters towards the enemy. Damage is concentrated to one enemy. Only available in Dark Mode. Win a duel that requires you to break seven cards.

Tips

As the player quickly uses up cards with Sleights, it is not wise to stock cards or perform Sleights during boss battles without planning, as you can quickly be reduced to a few weak cards. Instead, it's a good idea to design a second layer of Sleights into your deck, using the cards left over after your first round of Sleights.

Notes and References

  1. ^ This is mistranslated as "Lethal Flame" in the American version.

See also