Guard Break (ストライドブレイク Sutoraido Bureiku, lit. "Stride Break"), translated as Lunge 'n' Launch in Kingdom Hearts III, is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts II. It allows the user to unleash a powerful finishing combo move while piercing through an enemy's guard.
Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts II, Guard Break is an action ability exclusive to Sora that costs 3 AP to equip. It is a ground combo finisher that activates if Sora is attacking a single enemy, or by default if Explosion is not equipped. It allows Sora to pierce a single target's guard with a short, powerful thrust, launching them into the air and dealing Neutral damage.
Learning Guard Break
Kingdom Hearts II
- Sora learns Guard Break after completing the Battle of the 1000 Heartless.