Zantetsuken
Zantetsuken (ザンテツケン) is an ability which appears in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. It consists of holding the Keyblade tip-backwards, then performing a single powerful slash through the opponent's body so quickly that the cut doesn't appear until after the technique is finished. It is usually a ground combo finisher, and can defeat minor enemies in a single hit. In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix it requires 2 AP to equip, while in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix it is only available while using Limit Form, but when executed it instantly removes one Drive Bar. In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, the damage it inflicts is sharply reduced, and instead it is able to break the opponent's card and render it unreloadable.
Learning Zantetsuken
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- Sora learns "Zantetsuken" after defeating the Kurt Zisa.
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
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- Sora learns "Zantetsuken" starting at level 22.
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
+ + (0 or 27)
- Sora learns "Zantetsuken" starting at level 27.
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
- Limit Form has "Zantetsuken" as a default ability.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
- Terra can either meld the Zantetsuken Attack Command or buy it at the Mirage Arena Moogle Shop; once obtained, it can be sold at the other Moogle Shops.
Recipes
- Stopga (LVL 4) and Dark Haze (LVL 4)-80%
- Stopga (LVL 4) and Sonic Blade (LVL 5)-80%
Other appearances
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
While wielding the Oathkeeper, Two Become One, or Dream Sword, the ground combo finisher is a Zantetsuken-like slash.
Etymology
In the Final Fantasy series, "Zantetsuken" (斬鉄剣, lit. "Iron-cutting Sword") is the signature technique of the summon Odin. It typically inflicts Instant Death upon all enemies.
