Ripple Drive
Ripple Drive (リップルドライヴ Rippuru Doraivu) is an ability that appears in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix. It allows the user to unleash an aura attack that damages surrounding enemies.
Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Ripple Drive is a combat ability that grants Sora a combo finisher when surrounded by multiple targets. It requires 3 AP to equip. Its attack power is relative to Sora's maximum MP as it deals neutral magic-based damage. After hitting the enemy, Sora takes 45 frames to recover (1.3 seconds).
In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Ripple Drive is an action ability accessible in Limit Form. It is a combo finisher that activates when Sora is surrounded. It has an identical appearance to the ability from KHFM, with the exception of being larger and producing a bright red aura vignette with extra flickering effects. Ripple Drive is a magic ability deals damage relative to Sora's Magic stat, and deals Neutral damage as well, allowing the attack to bypass physical defense.
Learning Ripple Drive
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- Sora learns Ripple Drive at level 12 with the Dream Rod, 39 with the Dream Sword, and 69 with the Dream Shield.
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
- Limit Form has Ripple Drive as a default ability.
