Slapshot

In Kingdom Hearts II, Slapshot consists of a forward thrust, followed by a short, "pullback" strike.

Slapshot (スラップショット, Surappushotto) is a technique that appears in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts II. It allows the user to execute a special attack with their weapon.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Slapshot is a wide, upward swing.

In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Slapshot is a unique ability that costs 1 AP to equip. It is a swing with a wide, upward arc, used when Sora is faced with multiple enemies, or is near an opponent. It is useful for landing a quick and instant blow to intercept enemies, and has a chance of landing a Critical Hit.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Slapshot is an action ability that costs 2 AP to equip. It is a quick uppercut flicking slash that gets the first hit in ofter near enemies.

Learning Slapshot

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

• Sora learns Slapshot at level 6 with the Dream Shield, 12 with the Dream Sword, and 69 with the Dream Rod.

Kingdom Hearts II

• Sora learns Slapshot after freeing the Cornerstone of Light from Pete.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

• Sora learns Slapshot after clearing the Nobodies from Betwixt and Between.
• Limit Form has Slapshot as a unique ability.

Trivia

• In Kingdom Hearts II, the in-game descriptions for Slapshot and Dodge Slash are switched around via a typo.
• In 358/2 Days, Roxas also has an attack with some of his weapons that is reminiscent of Slapshot (an upward launching slash from his stance).