Gear Matrix
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The Gear Matrix (デコレーションマトリックス Dekorēshon Matorikkusu, lit. "Decoration Matrix") handles Sora's equipment, split into "Keyblade" and "Accessory." Throughout the game, Sora will gain new Keyblades that change the passive abilities he gets through the Overclock program's Leveling system. By continuing to use the same Keyblade, its level will increase, unlocking more of the abilities to access from different branches. When the Clock Gauge filled the MAX Level of each branch, the "Attack" command will change into a Finish Command as set in the Keyblade section.
Finish Commands can be obtained by exchanging SP in certain System Areas,breaking Rare Prize Blocks, or buying from the Moogle Shop.
Accessories are equipped in a similar fashion to the rest of the series, with each granting special bonuses, such as resistance to certain elements or stat boosts. More Accessory Slots can be acquired through progression on the Stat Matrix.
Keyblades
Keyblades are obtained by advancing the story, defeating bosses, destroying Rare Prize Blox and by redeeming SP in certain System Sectors. Each Keyblade has different strengths, speeds, combos, and Overclock abilities. Keyblades level up with use in battle, unlocking different Overclock abilities.
Overclock abilities
Overclock abilities are passive abilities that can be used by Data-Sora by increasing his Keyblade's clock gauge's level. For every time the clock gauge's level is increased, an Overclock ability is activated. Additional Overclock abilities can be obtained by leveling up the Keychain.
| Ability | Description | Keyblades | Overclock Level |
| Auto-Potion (オートポーション Ōtopōshon) |
Automatically use installed recovery items like Potion when low on HP. | Kingdom Key | 1 |
| Medic (メディック Medikku) |
Vastly increase the effect of recovery items. | Kingdom Key Wishing Star Three Wishes |
2 1 3 |
| Shell (シェル Sheru) |
Vastly reduce the damage you take from magic attacks. | Kingdom Key Lady Luck Oathkeeper Metal Chocobo Ultima Weapon |
2 2 MAX 3 3 |
| Protect (プロテス Purotesu) |
Vastly increase the effect of recovery items. | Kingdom Key Olympia Oathkeeper Metal Chocobo |
2 2 MAX 2 |
| Magic Upgrade (マジックブースト Majjiku Būsuto, lit. "Magic Boost") |
Power up your magic commands. | Kingdom Key Lady Luck Three Wishes Zero/One Oathkeeper Lionheart |
3 3 3 3 2 3 |
| Magic Bracer (スピリットマジック Supiritto Majjiku, lit. "Spirit Magic") |
Complete your magic commands without interruption, even if you take damage. | Kingdom Key Lady Luck Three Wishes Oathkeeper Lionheart |
3 2 2 3 2 |
| Attack Upgrade (アタックブースト Atakku Būsuto, lit. "Attack Boost") |
Power up your basic Attack and other attack commands. | Kingdom Key Olympia Zero/One Metal Chocobo |
MAX 2 1 2 |
| Brick Wall (スピリットアタック Supiritto Atakku, lit. "Spirit Attack") |
Complete a basic attack or other attack commands without interruption, even if you take damage. | Kingdom Key Wishing Star Olympia Zero/One Metal Chocobo |
MAX MAX 2 1 2 |
| Auto-Dodge (オートドッジ Ōto Dojji) |
Automatically perform dodge rolls as needed if the Dodge Roll ability is active. | Wishing Star Three Wishes Zero/One Lionheart |
2 2 2 3 |
| Auto-Block (オートガード Ōto Gādo, lit. "Auto-Guard") |
Automatically block enemy attacks if the Block ability is active. | Wishing Star Oblivion Oathkeeper |
2 2 2 |
| Attack Haste (アタックへイスト Atakku Heisuto) |
Strike more quickly with Attack. | Wishing Star Oblivion Lionheart Ultima Weapon |
3 1 2 3 |
| Fire Counter (カウンターファイア Kauntā Faia, lit. "Counter Fire") |
Potentially ignite enemies by blocking their attack. | Wishing Star | 3 |
| Blizzard Counter (カウンターブリザド Kauntā Burizado, lit. "Counter Blizzard") |
Potentially freeze enemies by blocking their attack. | Wishing Star Oblivion |
MAX 3 |
| Thunder Counter (カウンターサンダー Kauntā Sandā, lit. "Counter Thunder") |
Potentially jolt enemies by blocking their attack. | Olympia | 3 |
| Aero Counter (カウンターエアロ Kauntā Earo, lit. "Counter Aero") |
Potentially air-toss enemies by blocking their attack. | Wishing Star Three Wishes |
MAX 3 |
| Drain Counter (カウンタードレイン Kauntā Dorein, lit. "Counter Drain") |
Recover HP by blocking enemy attacks. | Lady Luck Lionheart |
1 MAX |
| Attach Thunder (アタッチサンダー Atacchi Sandā) |
Potentially jolt enemies when you attack. | Lady Luck Olympia |
3 MAX |
| Regen (リジェネ Rijene) |
Automatically recover a little HP at a time. | Lady Luck Oathkeeper Lionheart Ultima Weapon |
3 2 3 3 |
| Attach Fire (アタッチファイア Atacchi Faia) |
Potentially ignite enemies when you attack. | Lady Luck Lionheart |
3 MAX |
| Attach Blizzard (アタッチブリザド Atacchi Burizado) |
Potentially freeze enemies when you attack. | Lady Luck Oblivion |
3 3 |
| Attach Aero (アタッチエアロ Atacchi Earo) |
Potentially air-toss enemies when you attack. | Lady Luck Three Wishes |
3 MAX |
| Impact Arts (インパクトアーツ Inpakuto Ātsu) |
Perform focused, more powerful strikes when you attack. | Olympia Metal Chocobo |
1 1 |
| Blade Bash (ブレードバッシュ Burēdo Basshu) |
Send enemies reeling when you block their attacks. | Olympia Ultima Weapon |
3 2 |
| Full Swing (フルスウィング Furi Suwingu) |
Land critical hits less frequently, but significantly increase the resulting damage. | Olympia Metal Chocobo |
3 3 |
| Auto-Counter (オートカウンター Ōto Kauntā) |
Automatically use Block-Counter or Command Counter if those abilities are active. | Olympia Oblivion Metal Chocobo |
MAX MAX MAX |
| Heavy Blade (へヴィアタック Hevi Atakku, lit. "Heavy Attack") |
Never stagger when you strike well-armored foes. | Olympia Zero/One Metal Chocobo Ultima Weapon |
MAX 3 2 1 |
| Sonic Arts (ソニックアーツ Sonikku Ātsu) |
Perform a lightning-fast combo when you attack. | Three Wishes Lionheart |
1 1 |
| Undo (ベール Bēru, lit. "Veil") |
Nullify all negative status effects. | Three Wishes Oathkeeper Ultima Weapon |
2 1 2 |
| Steal Munny (マニースティール Munī Sutīru, lit. "Munny Steal") |
Potentially cause enemies to drop Munny when you attack. | Three Wishes Zero/One |
MAX MAX |
| Steal Item (アイテムスティール Aitemu Sutīru, lit. "Item Steal") |
Potentially cause enemies to drop items when you attack. | Three Wishes | MAX |
| Auto-Payback (オートリベンジ Ōto Ribenji, lit. "Auto-Revenge") |
Automatically use Aerial Payback or Command Payback if those abilities are active. | Oblivion Zero/One |
1 2 |
| Two-Edged Blade (ペインアタック Peinu Atakku, lit. "Pain Attack") |
Deal much more damage with your basic attack and attack commands, but your HP will drain with each hit. | Oblivion | 3 |
| All Critical (オールクリティカル Ōru Kuritikaru) |
Land critical hits with every basic attack and attack command. | Oblivion Zero/One Metal Chocobo |
MAX 2 MAX |
| Attach Slow (アタッチスロウ Atacchi Surow) |
Potentially inflict Slow on enemies when you attack. | Zero/One | 3 |
| Targeting Scope (ターゲットスコープ Tāgetto Sukōpu, lit. "Target Scope") |
Hit faraway targets with attack. | Zero/One | MAX |
| Slow Counter (カウンタースロウ Kauntā Surow, lit. "Counter Slow") |
Potentially inflict Slow on enemies by blocking their attacks. | Zero/One | MAX |
| Auto-Life (リレイズ Rereizu, lit. "Reraise") |
Survive an attack that would otherwise finish you off. However, your clock level will be reset. | Oathkeeper | 3 |
| EXP Boost (EXPアップ EXP Appu, lit. "EXP Up") |
Receive more EXP than usual. | Oathkeeper | MAX |
| Drain (ドレイン Dorein) |
Recover HP when you hit enemies with attack. | Metal Chocobo Ultima Weapon |
MAX MAX |
| Zantetsu Prime (真･ザンテツケン Makoto Zantetsuken, lit. "True Zantetsuken") |
Potentially defeat enemies in a single stroke when you use the "Zantetsuken" attack command. | Ultima Weapon | MAX |
Finish commands
Finish commands are obtained by completing various tasks, and only one can be equipped at any time. They are split into three types; Type A, Type B, and Type C. Type A Finish Commands are marked with a light blue "X" symbol, Type B Finish commands with a red one, and Type C ones with a purple symbol. Type A Finish commands are performed by pressing 
when prompted, and require no further interaction from the player. Type B Finish Commands are performed by pressing when prompted, followed by pressing various buttons at specific times. Type C Finish commands are performed by pressing when prompted, followed by using the D-Pad to aim, and tapping repeatedly.
| Name | Description | Obtained |
| File:AFinishRCO.PNG Blade Rush (ラッシュブレード Rasshu Burēdo, lit. Rush Blade) |
Devastate foes with a flurry of attacks. | Initial finisher obtained at the start of the game |
| File:AFinishRCO.PNG Energy Bomb (エナジーボム Enajī Bomu) |
Surround yourself with orbs of light, then detonate them all at once. | Traverse Town: Item Workshop System Sector: 300 SP |
| File:AFinishRCO.PNG Faith (ホーリー Hōrī, lit. Holy) |
Send pillars of light lancing through enemies again and again. | Agrabah: Entrance to Cave of Wonders System Sector: 600 SP |
| File:AFinishRCO.PNG Mega Flare (メガフレア Mega Furea) |
Lay waste to all foes around you by triggering a massive explosion. | Hollow Bastion Part I: Rare Prize Blox in Library 2 |
| File:AFinishRCO.PNG Meteor Rain (メテオレイン Meteo Rein) |
Bring countless meteors crashing down upon foes. | Destiny Islands: Secret Place System Sector: 56000 SP |
| File:AFinishRCO.PNG Zone of Ruin (ブラスティングゾーン Burasutingu Zōn, lit. Blasting Zone) |
Summon a giant sword of light and smite enemies with one fell blow. | Agrabah: Cave of Wonders Gauntlet System Sector: 620000 SP |
| File:BFinishRCO.PNG Speed Combo (クイックコンボ Kuikku Conbo, lit. Quick Combo) |
Press the D-Pad in the directions shown to unleash an overwhelming series of attacks. | Traverse Town: Bring Dewey back to Cid |
| File:BFinishRCO.PNG Star Rave (スターレイヴ Sutā Reivu) |
Press each button rising up the top screen just as it overlaps the ☆ for a fierce rush of attacks. | Wonderland: Rare Prize Blox in Tea Party Garden, top of ledge |
| File:BFinishRCO.PNG Spinner Saw (エイミングソウ Eimingu Sou, lit. Aiming Saw) |
Press each button as the spinner passes through it to crash through foes with a whirlwind attack. | Hollow Bastion Part II: Traverse Town System Sector: 3600 SP |
| File:CFinishRCO.PNG D-Fira (Dファイラ D Faira) |
Use the D-Pad to aim and tap to repeatedly hammer foes with fireballs.
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Wonderland: Aimless Path System Sector: 1800 SP |
| File:CFinishRCO.PNG D-Firaga (Dファイガ D Faiga) |
Use the D-Pad to quickly take aim and tap to repeatedly hammer foes with fireballs.
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Avatar Mode: Get all 99 Dalmatians from scratch cards. |
| File:CFinishRCO.PNG D-Blizzara (Dブリザラ D Burizara) |
Encase yourself in ice and bowl over foes. Adjust your trajectory by holding and using up and down on the D-Pad.
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Hollow Bastion Part I: High Tower System Sector: 1100 SP |
| File:CFinishRCO.PNG D-Blizzaga (Dブリザラ D Burizaga) |
Encase yourself in ice and bowl over foes. Adjust your trajectory quickly by holding and using the D-Pad.
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Avatar Sector: Reach 100th Floor and defeat Bug Data-Riku: 1000000 SP |
| File:CFinishRCO.PNG D-Thundara (Dサンダラ D Sandara) |
Use the D-Pad to take aim, then press to drop lightning on foes. Hold to intensify the lightning.
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Olympus Coliseum: Vestibule System Sector: 74000 SP |
| File:CFinishRCO.PNG D-Thundaga (Dサンダガ D Sandaga) |
Use the D-Pad to quickly take aim, then press to drop lightning on foes. Hold to intensify the lightning.
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Moogle Shop: Buyable for 99000 munny after completing the game |
Accessories
Accessories can be obtained by redeeming SP in various System Sectors or by completing various quests. The initial amount of accessories that can be equipped is one, but by hooking up chips to Accessory Expansions in the Stat Matrix, up to three additional slots can be unlocked, and as a result, up to four accessories can be equipped at any one time.
