Second Chance (ラストリーヴ Rasuto Rīvu?, lit. "Last Leave") is an ability introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It allows the user to survive a single fatal blow with 1 HP, provided they have more than 1 HP left.

Second Chance is invaluable for facing certain bosses, particularly those with powerful strikes.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts, Second Chance is a support ability that costs 5 AP to equip.

In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Second Chance is an enemy card effect that costs 35 CP and lasts for three uses. While Second Chance is active, the user is resistant to lightning, but stunned by fire.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Second Chance is a support ability that costs 4 AP to equip.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Second Chance is an equipment ability.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Second Chance is support ability that can be equipped once.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Second Chance is an accessory ability.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Second Chance is a support ability that can be equipped once.

Learning Second Chance

Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

  • Sora learns Second Chance at level 36 with the Dream Shield, 48 with the Dream Sword, and 90 with the Dream Rod.
  • Donald learns Second Chance at level 59.
  • Goofy learns Second Chance at level 36.
  • Tarzan has Second Chance as a default ability.
  • Beast has Second Chance as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts II

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

  • The Hook enemy card has Second Chance as its effect.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Weapons with Second Chance

                                     

  Duel Gear 3   3  
  Duel Gear+ 3   3  
  Duel Gear++ 3   3  
  Phantom Gear 3   3  
  Phantom Gear+ 3   3   3  
  Phantom Gear++ 3   3  
  Nimble Gear 3   3   3  
  Nimble Gear+ 3   3  
  Ominous Gear 3   3   3   3  
  Ominous Gear+ 3   3  
  Fearless Gear+ 2  
  Prestige Gear 2   3   3   3  
  Prestige Gear+ 3   3   3  
  Crisis Gear 3   3  
  Crisis Gear+ 3   3  
  Omega Gear 3   3  
  Omega Gear+ 3   3  
  Hazard Gear 3   3  
  Hazard Gear+ 3   3  
  Rage Gear 3   3  
  Rage Gear+ 3   3  
  Champion Gear 3   3   3  
  Champion Gear+ 3   3   3   3  
  Ultimate Gear 3   3   3  
  Ultimate Gear+ 3   3  
  Pandora's Gear 3   3   3   3   3  
  Pandora's Gear+ 3   3   3   3   3  
  Zero Gear 3   3   3   3  

Rings with Second Chance

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

  • Data-Sora learns Second Chance by equipping Eternity Charm accessory.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

  • Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the Aura Lion Ability Link for 990 Link Points.
  • Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the Meowjesty Ability Link for 510 Link Points.
  • Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the Zolephant Ability Link for 340 Link Points.
  • Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the Escarglow Ability Link for 210 Link Points.
  • Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the R & R Seal Ability Link for 20 Link Points.

See also