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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 (スライドダッシュ, Suraido Dasshu, lit. "Slide Dash")	Slide toward distant targets for a close-range attack.	Level 2	+ + (10-15) Three attack cards of the same type.
Stun Impact (スタンインパクト, Sutan Inpakuto)	Stun surrounding enemies with a single attack.	Level 7	+ + (20-23) Three attack cards of the same type.
Strike Raid (ストライクレイド, Sutoraiku Reido)	Hurl the Keyblade forward, stunning and dealing damage to enemies in its path.	Level 12	+ + (24-26)
Blitz (ファイナルブレイク, Fainaru Bureiku, lit. "Final Break")	Deliver up to three blows in a powerful jumping combo upon the enemy. Press A, or when it flashes on-screen, to add an attack. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Level 17	+ + (10-15) Three attack cards of differing types.
Zantetsuken (ザンテツケン)	Break a card and render it unreloadable until the end of the battle.	Level 27Template:CoM Level 22[KH Re:CoM]	+ + (0/27)
Sonic Blade (ソニックレイヴ, Sonikku Reivu, lit. "Sonic Rave")	Rocket across the field, striking down any enemies in the way for up to seven attacks. Press A, or when it flashes on-screen, to add an attack. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Level 22Template:CoM Level 27[KH Re:CoM]	+ + (20-23) Three attack cards of differing types.
Ars Arcanum (ラストアルカナム, Rasuto Arukanamu, lit. "Last Arcanum")	Rain a flurry of up to thirteen attacks upon the enemy. Press A, or when it flashes on-screen, to add an attack. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Level 37Template:CoM Level 42[KH Re:CoM]	+ + (1-6)
Ragnarok (ラグナロク, Ragunaroku)	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 to fire sooner, but less rays are fired.	Level 47Template:CoM Level 52[KH Re:CoM]	+ + (7-9)
Trinity Limit (トリニティリミット, Toriniti Rimitto)	Inflict heavy damage on all enemies in sight.	Enter Castle Oblivion.	+ + + + + + + + + + + + Template:CoM

Magic Sleights

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

Ability	Description	Obtained	Requirements
Fira (ファイラ, Faira)	Sizzle the opposition with powerful fire magic.	Obtain Fire.	+
Firaga (ファイガ, Faiga, lit. "Figa")	Scorch the opposition with supreme fire magic.	Obtain Fire.	+ +
Blizzara (ブリザラ, Burizara)	Chill the opposition with powerful ice magic.	Available from the beginning.	+
Blizzaga (ブリザガ, Burizaga)	Freeze the opponent with supreme ice magic.	Available from the beginning.	+ +
Thundara (サンダラ, Sandara)	Shock the opposition with powerful lightning magic.	Obtain Thunder.	+
Thundaga (サンダガ, Sandaga)	Fry the opposition with supreme lightning magic.	Obtain Thunder.	+ +
Cura (ケアルラ, Kearura, lit. "Curara")	Restore a lot of HP.	Available from the beginning.	+
Curaga (ケアルガ, Kearuga)	Restore a very large amount of HP.	Available from the beginning.	+ +
Gravira (グラビラ, Gurabira)	Deal damage relative to the enemy's remaining HP.	Obtain Gravity.	+
Graviga (グラビガ, Gurabiga)	Deal wide-range damage relative to the enemies' remaining HP.	Obtain Gravity.	+ +
Stopra (ストプラ, Sutopura)	Halt enemy movement for a long period of time.	Obtain Stop.	+
Stopga (ストプガ, Sutopuga)	Halt enemy movement for a very long period of time.	Obtain Stop.	+ +
Aerora (エアロラ, Earora)	Blow away surrounding enemies and inflict damage.	Obtain Aero.	+
Aeroga (エアロガ, Earoga)	Blow away all enemies in a large radius and inflict damage.	Obtain Aero.	+ +
Fire Raid (ファイアレイド, Faia Reido)	Hurl the Keyblade and inflict fire damage.	Monstro Bounty	+ +
Blizzard Raid (ブリザドレイド, Burizado Reido)	Hurl the Keyblade and inflict ice damage.	Olympus Coliseum Bounty	+ +
Thunder Raid (サンダーレイド, Sandā Reido)	Hurl the Keyblade and inflict lightning damage.	1st Neverland Reward	+ +
Gravity RaidTemplate:CoM (グラビデレイド, Gurabide Reido)	Hurl the Keyblade and trigger Gravity upon impact.	Halloween Town Reward	+ +
Stop RaidTemplate:CoM (ストップレイド, Sutoppu Reido)	Hurl the Keyblade and trigger Stop upon impact.	Wonderland Reward	+ +
Judgment (ジャッジメント, Jajjimento)	Hurl the Keyblade toward the enemy for multiple attacks.	Destiny Islands Bounty	+ +
Reflect Raid (リフレクトレイド, Rifurekuto Reido)	Hurl the Keyblade and make it ricochet around to strike many enemies.	Hollow Bastion Bounty	+ +
Magnet Spiral[KH Re:CoM] (マグネスパイラル, Magune Supairaru)	Pull multiple enemies closer before attacking them.	Defeat Riku on the 8th floor.	+ +
Lethal Frame[KH Re:CoM] (リーサルフレーム, Rīsaru Furēmu)	Stop time and deal multiple blows on an enemy.	Level 32	+ +
Homing FiraTemplate:CoM (ホーミングファイラ, Hōmingu Faira)	Cast a Fira spell that seeks out the targeted enemy.	Neverland Bounty	+ + Aero + Fire + Any magic card
Firaga BreakTemplate:CoM (ファイガブレイク, Faiga Bureiku, lit. "Figa Break")	Inflict fire damage on enemies in front of you with a powerful attack.	Twilight Town Bounty	+ +
Mega Flare (メガフレア, Mega Furea)	Incinerate all enemies in a wide area.	Level 52Template:CoM Level 57[KH Re:CoM]	+ +
Homing Blizzara (ホーミングブリザラ, Hōmingu Burizara)	Cast a Blizzara spell that seeks out the targeted enemy.	Atlantica Bounty	+ + Aero + Blizzard + Any magic card
Aqua Splash (アクアスプラッシュ, Akua Supurasshu)	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	+ +
Shock Impact (ショックインパクト, Shokku Inpakuto)	Simba's roar sends enemies flying and triggers Stop.	Atlantica Bounty	+ +
Tornado (トルネド, Torunedo)	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 + Gravity + Any summon card
Freeze[KH Re:CoM] (フリーズ, Furīzu)	Freezes nearby enemies. Attacking a frozen enemy deals greater damage.	Defeat Vexen on the 10th floor.	+ +
Quake (クエイク, Kueiku)	Inflict damage on all ground enemies with a violent tremor.	1st Atlantica Reward	+ + Gravity + Simba + Any magic card
Warpinator (デジョネーター, Dejonētā, lit. "Dezonator")	Eliminate the closest enemy. Not always successful.	Defeat Riku on the 8th floor.Template:CoM Twilight Town Bounty[KH Re:CoM]	+ +
Warp (デジョン, Dejon, lit. "Dezone")	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]	+ +
Bind (バインド, Baindo)	Hold enemies in place. Enemies can still attack from their positions.	Find Eeyore.Template:CoM 1st Halloween Town Reward[KH Re:CoM]	+ + Gravity + Stop + Any magic card
Confuse (コンフュ, Konfu)	Temporarily confuse enemies so they attack less often.	Find Piglet.	+ + Genie + Tinker Bell + Any summon card
Firaga Burst[KH Re:CoM] (ファイガバースト, Faiga Bāsuto, lit. "Figa Burst")	Shoot a large fireball into the air and rain down small fireballs over a wide area.	Clear Balloon Glider.	+ +
Terror (テラー, Terā)	Strike fear in the enemy so they no longer approach.	Enter Halloween Town.	+ + Any summon card + Any summon card + Jack + + Simba + Mushu + Any item card
Synchro (シンクロ, Shinkuro)	Set surrounding enemies' HP to that of the target.	Find Rabbit.Template:CoM 1st Wonderland Reward[KH Re:CoM]	+ +
Gifted Miracle (ミラクルギフト, Mirakuru Gifuto, lit. "Miracle Gift")	Reload cards and reset the counter while restoring HP to friends and foes alike.	Halloween Town Bounty	+ + Any summon card + any magic card + Jack + + Bambi + Blizzard + Any item card
Teleport (テレポ, Terepo)	Rematerialize behind the targeted enemy, stunning it for a short time.	Neverland Bounty	+ + Any magic card + Any magic card + Peter Pan + + Stop + Aero + Any item card
Holy (ホーリー, Hōrī)	Inflict damage on a targeted enemy and all surrounding enemies.	Level 42Template:CoM Level 47[KH Re:CoM]	+ + Mega-Ether + Megalixir + Any item card
Raging Storm[KH Re:CoM] (レイジングストーム, Reijingu Sutōmu)	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	+ +

Summon Sleights

Ability	Description	Obtained	Requirements
Proud Roar Lv2 (プラウドロアLv2, Puraudo Roa Lv2)	Simba's roar stuns and deals damage to enemies in front of him.	Obtain Simba.	+
Proud Roar Lv3 (プラウドロアLv3, Puraudo Roa Lv3)	Simba's roar stuns and deals even more damage to enemies in front of him.	Obtain Simba.	+ +
Splash Lv2 (スプラッシュLv2, Supurasshu 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.	+
Splash Lv3 (スプラッシュLv3, Supurasshu 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.	+ +
Paradise Lv2 (パラダイスLv2, Paradaisu Lv2)	Bambi bounds around and drops HP recovery orbs.	Obtain Bambi.	+
Paradise Lv3 (パラダイスLv3, Paradaisu Lv3)	Bambi bounds around and drops HP recovery orbs while stunning the enemy.	Obtain Bambi.	+ +
Idyll Romp (パラダイススタンプ, Paradaisu Sutanpu, lit. "Paradise Stamp")	Bambi zigzags around the battlefield, confusing the enemy.	Find Tigger.Template:CoM Clear Tigger's Jump-a-Thon.[KH Re:CoM]	+ +
Flare Breath Lv2 (フレアブレスLv2, Furea Buresu Lv2)	Mushu breathes fire at enemies in a wide area, inflicting fire damage. Use the left analog stick to aim. Press to shoot flames.	Obtain Mushu.	+
Flare Breath Lv3 (フレアブレスLv3, Furea Buresu Lv3)	Mushu breathes even more fire at enemies in a wide area, inflicting fire damage. Use the left analog stick to aim. Press to shoot flames.	Obtain Mushu.	+ +
Showtime Lv2 (ショータイムLv2, Shōtaimu Lv2)	Genie randomly casts two spells chosen from Gravira, Thundara, and Stopra.	Obtain Genie.	+
Showtime Lv3 (ショータイムLv3, Shōtaimu Lv3)	Genie randomly casts three spells chosen from Gravira, Thundara, and Stopra.	Obtain Genie.	+ +
Twinkle Lv2 (ツインクルLv2, Tsuinkuru Lv2)	Tinker Bell restores a lot of HP over a set time period. Consecutive taps on will increase the amount of HP recovery.	Obtain Tinker Bell.	+
Twinkle Lv3 (ツインクルLv3, Tsuinkuru Lv3)	Tinker Bell restores a very large amount of HP over an extended time period. Consecutive taps on will increase the amount of HP recovery.	Obtain Tinker Bell.	+ +
Cross-slash (凶斬り, Kyougiri, lit. "Bane-slash")	Cloud assaults the enemy with a three-hit combo.	Obtain Cloud.	+
Omnislash (超究武神覇斬, Choukyūbushinhazan, lit. "Super-ultimate War-god Commanding Slash")	Cloud swoops down from the skies, attacking enemies in a wide area. Press when it flashes on-screen to add an attack. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Obtain Cloud.	+ +
Cross-slash+ (凶斬り・改, Kyougiri-kai, lit. "Bane-slash Revision")	Cloud singles out an enemy and uses Cross-slash.	Hollow Bastion BountyTemplate:CoM Clear Veggie Panic.[KH Re:CoM]	+ +

Friend Sleights

Ability	Description	Obtained	Requirements
Magic Lv2 (マジックLv2, Majikku Lv2)	Donald double-casts Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, or Cura.	Available from the beginning.	+
Magic Lv3 (マジックLv3, Majikku Lv3)	Donald double-casts Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, or Curaga.	Available from the beginning.	+ +
Blazing DonaldTemplate:CoM (ファイアドナルド, Faia Donarudo, lit. "Fire Donald")	Donald flubs a Fire spell...	Agrabah Reward	+ + Fire + Donald Duck + Any magic card
Stardust Blitz[KH Re:CoM] (スターダストブリッツ, Sutādasuto Burittsu)	Knock up to three of Donald's fireballs towards the enemy. Press when it flashes on-screen to hit the fireball.	1st Twilight Town Reward	+
Goofy ChargeTemplate:CoM (グーフィーアタック, Gūfī Atakku, lit. "Goofy Attack")	Goofy rushes at enemies, bashing and stunning them with his shield.	Available from the beginning.	+
Goofy Tornado Lv2[KH Re:CoM] (グーフィートルネドLv2, Gūfī Torunedo Lv2)	Goofy whirls around Sora and bashes the enemy with his shield	Available from the beginning.	+
Goofy Tornado Lv3 (グーフィートルネドLv3, Gūfī Torunedo Lv3)	Goofy whirls around Sora and bashes the enemy with his shield over a long period of time.	Available from the beginning.	+ +
Goofy Smash[KH Re:CoM] (グーフィースマッシュ, Gūfī Sumasshu)	Goofy and Sora's joint attack knocks enemies into the air. Press when it flashes on-screen for the joint attack. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Available from the beginning.	+
Wild Crush[KH Re:CoM] (ワイルドクラッシャー, Wairudo Kurasshā, lit. "Wild Crasher")	Carry Goofy and ram into the enemy. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of attack.	Available from the beginning.	+ +
Lucky Bounty Lv2[KH Re:CoM] (ラッキーバウンティLv2, Rakkī Baunti Lv2)	Pluto digs up cards and HP recovery orbs from the ground.	Available from the beginning.	+
Lucky Bounty Lv3[KH Re:CoM] (ラッキーバウンティLv3, Rakkī Baunti Lv3)	Pluto digs up lots of cards and HP recovery orbs from the ground.	Available from the beginning.	+ +
Sandstorm Lv2 (ストームリーバーLv2, Sutōmu Rīpā Lv2, lit. "Storm Reaper Lv2")	Aladdin runs around while swinging his sword, stunning enemies and producing Moogle Point orbs.	Obtain Aladdin.	+
Sandstorm Lv3 (ストームリーバーLv3, Sutōmu Rīpā Lv3, lit. "Storm Reaper Lv3")	Aladdin runs around for an extended time while swinging his sword, stunning enemies and producing Moogle Point orbs.	Obtain Aladdin.	+ +
Surprise! Lv2 (サプライズLv2, Sapuraizu Lv2)	Jack double-casts Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, or Gravira	Obtain Jack.	+
Surprise! Lv3 (サプライズLv3, Sapuraizu Lv3)	Jack triple-casts Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, or Graviga.	Obtain Jack.	+ +
Spiral Wave Lv2 (スパイラルウェイブLv2, Supairaru Weibu Lv2)	Ariel rushes into the enemy twice, finishing off with a tail fin kick. Press when it flashes on-screen to add an attack. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Obtain Ariel.	+
Spiral Wave Lv3 (スパイラルウェイブLv3, Supairaru Weibu Lv3)	Ariel rushes into the enemy three times, finishing off with a tail fin kick. Press when it flashes on-screen to add an attack. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Obtain Ariel.	+ +
Hummingbird Lv2 (スラストラッシュLv2, Surasuto Rasshu Lv2, lit. "Thrust Rush Lv2")	Peter Pan soars around, striking enemies in a wide area. Quick taps on speed up attacks and produce Moogle Point orbs.	Obtain Peter Pan.	+
Hummingbird Lv3 (スラストラッシュLv3, Surasuto Rasshu Lv3, lit. "Thrust Rush Lv3")	Peter Pan soars around for an extended time, striking enemies in a wide area. Quick taps on speed up attacks and produce Moogle Point orbs.	Obtain Peter Pan.	+ +
Ferocious Lunge Lv2Template:CoM (フェロシアスランジLv2, Feroshiasu Ranji Lv2)	The Beast charges in a straight line, scattering the opposition.	Obtain Beast.	+
Ferocious Lunge Lv3Template:CoM (フェロシアスランジLv3, Feroshiasu Ranji Lv3)	The Beast charges in a straight line, crushing the opposition.	Obtain Beast.	+ +
Furious Volley Lv2[KH Re:CoM] (フュリアスボレーLv2, Fyuriasu Borē Lv2)	The Beast knocks an enemy towards Sora up to two times. Press when it flashes on-screen to knock the enemy back to the Beast. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Obtain Beast.	+
Furious Volley Lv3[KH Re:CoM] (フュリアスボレーLv3, Fyuriasu Borē Lv3)	The Beast knocks an enemy towards Sora up to three times. Press when it flashes on-screen to knock the enemy back to the Beast. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	Obtain Beast.	+ +

Bumble-Rumble Sleights

Ability	Description	Obtained	Requirements
Honey Storm (ハニーストーム, Hanī Sutōmu)	Blows the bees away while slaying up to ten of them.	Bumble-Rumble	+ +
Honey Pot	Recovers a very large amount of Pooh's honey gauge.	Bumble-Rumble	+

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 (ダークブレイク, Dāku Bureiku)	Leap into the air and attack enemies from above. Only available in Dark Mode. In Re:Chain of Memories, press when it flashes on-screen to add an attack. Pressing when it isn't on-screen will cancel the sleight.	+ + (5-15)
Dark Firaga (ダークファイガ, Dāku Figa, lit. "Dark Figa")	Expel dark energy in a searing blast. Only available in Dark Mode. This attack is dark-elemental, not fire-elemental.	+ + (16-25)
Dark Aura (ダークオーラ, Dāku Ōra)	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.	+ + (27)

Friend Sleights

Ability	Description	Requirements
MM Miracle Lv2 (MMミラクルLv2, MM Mirakuru Lv2)	The king restores HP, and stuns and deals damage to all enemies, and reloads cards.	+
MM Miracle Lv3 (MMミラクルLv3, MM Mirakuru Lv3)	The king restores a lot of HP, and stuns and deals damage to all enemies, and reloads cards.	+ +
Holy Burst[KH Re:CoM] (ホーリーバースト, Hōrī Bāsuto)	Multiple shots back to back with the king. Use the left analog stick to control the direction of the tornado.	+ +
Inverse Burst[KH Re:CoM] (インヴァースバースト, Invāsu Bāsuto)	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.	+ +

Duel Sleights

Ability	Description	Requirements
Impulse[KH Re:CoM] (インパルス, Inparusu)	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] (ダークインパルス, Dāku Inparusu)	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] (メイルストロム, Meirusutoromu)	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] (ダークメイルストロム, Dāku Meirusutoromu)	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] (バラージュ, Barāju)	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] (ダークバラージュ, Dāku Barāju)	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.

See also

• Abilities (Kingdom Hearts)
• Abilities (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories)
• Enemy Cards
• Abilities (Kingdom Hearts II)
• Boss Battle Sleights