Jet Balloon
The Jet Balloon (ジェットバルーン Jetto Barūn) is an Emblem Heartless that is found in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. A Jet Balloon is a green variant of the Aquatank Heartless. They form a symbiotic relationship with Missile Divers, firing them to keep Sora away. Jet Balloons are found only in Neverland on the deck of Captain Hook's ship. To avoid it, fly out of the way or defend against it with Aeroga.
Design
Jet Balloons mirror the appearance of Aquatanks, with some slight color changes. While the Aquatank boasts bright turquoise and blue colors, the jagged sections of the Jet Balloon's round, bloated body are dark, murky shades of sea-green and white, appearing stained in places.
The Jet Balloon's name is a reference to jet aircraft and engines, highlighting their speed and their ability to quickly fire their Missile Diver companions at foes. The Heartless's name is also a reference to a balloon, highlighting their round shape and their ability to float above the battlefield.
Strategy
Jet Balloons fly away from Sora and launch Missile Divers when he begins to approach. They are also quick to vanish from the area, meaning it must be defeated quickly. A good way to do so would be to approach from below with Aeroga activated, as this helps defend against Missile Divers.
References
Gallery
Jet Balloon with Missile Divers
| Kingdom Hearts Final Mix |
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| Additional enemies |
| Bosses |
| Arch Behemoth - Destroyed Behemoth - Red Armor - Sneak Army - Unknown |
| Enemy Heartless |
| Black Ballade - Chimera - Gigas Shadow - Grand Ghost - Jet Balloon - Missile Diver - Neoshadow - Stealth Soldier - Pot Scorpion - Pink Agaricus - Sniperwild |
| Additional weapons |
| Diamond Dust - One-Winged Angel - Fantasista - Meteor Strike - Mighty Shield - Seven Elements |
| Additional music |
| Kingdom Hearts Final Mix - Additional Tracks - Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete |
| Archives |
| Additional accessories - Additional abilities - Another side, another story... [deep dive] - Artwork - Enemy renders |
