Dodge Roll

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Dodge Roll (ドッジロール, Dojji Rōru^?) is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It allows the user to execute a forward roll, during which they are invulnerable to enemy attacks. Leveling up increases the distance covered by the roll.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts, Dodge Roll is a combat ability used by Sora. It is executed by pressing and pushing the left analog stick in any direction, though can be tapped without a direction if Guard is not equipped. It costs 1 AP to equip.

In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Dodge Roll is an innate movement ability that is executed by double-tapping the control pad in a direction during battle. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, it is executed by pressing .

In Kingdom Hearts II, Dodge Roll is a Reaction Command.

In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Dodge Roll is a growth ability learned and upgraded by leveling up Limit Form. It is executed by pressing and a direction on the left analog stick, though can be tapped without a direction if Guard is not equipped. Dodge Roll and Quick Run can overlap with each other, so the former is executed by tapping , while the latter is executed by pressing the button for slightly longer. In Sora's standard form, Dodge Roll costs 3 AP to equip.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Dodge Roll is an ability panel that can be leveled up from Dodge Roll LV1 to Dodge Roll LV2 and Dodge Roll LV3 by linking Dodge Roll LV+ Ⓛ (ドッジアップⓁ, Dojji Appu Ⓛ^?, lit. "Dodge Up Ⓛ") panels. It is triggered by pressing and a direction on the control pad.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Dodge Roll is a movement command exclusive to Ventus. It is activated by pressing and a direction on the left analog stick, though can be tapped without a direction if a Block-type command is not equipped. It has a maximum level of 4.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Dodge Roll is a Bonus Booster ability that can be leveled up from Dodge Roll Lv.1 to Dodge Roll Lv.2. It is triggered by pressing and holding a direction on the control pad, though can be tapped without a direction if a Block-type command is not equipped.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Dodge Roll is a movement command that is triggered by moving the circle pad and pressing , though can be tapped without a direction if a Block-type command is not equipped. It can be used to initiate Flowmotion.

Learning Dodge Roll

Kingdom Hearts

Sora learns Dodge Roll after defeating the Guard Armor in the Third District.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Sora has Dodge Roll as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts II

Sora can use Dodge Roll as a Reaction Command against Minute Bombs.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

Limit Form has Dodge Roll LV1 as a default ability.
Sora learns Dodge Roll LV1 after leveling Limit Form to level 3.
Limit Form learns Dodge Roll LV2 at level 3.
Sora learns Dodge Roll LV2 after leveling Limit Form to level 5.
Limit Form learns Dodge Roll LV3 at level 5.
Sora learns Dodge Roll LV3 after leveling Limit Form to level 7.
Limit Form learns Dodge Roll MAX at level 7.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Dodge Roll is a clear bonus for Mission 05.
Dodge Roll ③ is a clear bonus for Mission 51.
Dodge Roll LV+ Ⓛ can be purchased for 600 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.

Panels that link to Dodge Roll

Dodge Rush Ⓛ (ドッジラッシュⓁ, Dojji Rasshu Ⓛ^?): Allows you to knock enemies aside when you perform a dodge roll.
Dodging Deflect Ⓛ (リフレクトドッジⓁ, Rifurekuto Dojji Ⓛ^?, lit. "Reflect Dodge Ⓛ"): Allows you to bounce back enemy attacks when you perform a dodge roll.
Dodge Combo Ⓛ (ドッジコンボⓁ, Dojji Konbo Ⓛ^?): Allows you to transition swiftly from a dodge roll back to the offensive.
Auto-Dodge Ⓛ (オートドッジⓁ, Ōto Dojji Ⓛ^?): Allows you to automatically avoid enemy attacks sometimes.