Scrutiny

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Scrutiny
"A weapon that possesses very high Strength. Effective against tough enemies."
Japanese		エクスペリメント
Rōmaji		Ekusuperimento
Translation		Experiment
Stats
Strength				Magic
Base	Unit	Ultima		Base	Unit
+49	+2	+51		+0	+1
Defense		Crit Rate		Crit Bonus
Base	Unit	Base	Unit	Base	Unit
+2	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1
Attack Speed		Approach Speed
		Ground		Air
1.0		1.0		1.0
Abilities
1: Defender 2: Striker
Obtained
Fearless Gear ③ (Vexen)

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Scrutiny+
"An upgraded Scrutiny. Possesses very high Strength. Effective against tough enemies."
Japanese		エクスペリメント+
Rōmaji		Ekusuperimento+
Translation		Experiment+
Stats
Strength				Magic
Base	Unit	Ultima		Base	Unit
+58	+2	+42		+0	+1
Defense		Crit Rate		Crit Bonus
Base	Unit	Base	Unit	Base	Unit
+2	+1	+4	+1	+6	+1
Attack Speed		Approach Speed
		Ground		Air
1.0		1.0		1.0
Abilities
1: Defender 2: Vitality Barrier
Obtained
Fearless Gear+ ③ (Vexen)

The Scrutiny is a Shield that can be wielded by Vexen in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It can be upgraded to the Scrutiny+.

Design

The Scrutiny's main apparatus is shaped like a cross with a wide, pentagonal spike on the bottom arm. There are three more wide spikes on the other three arms, the ones sporting flat tips. The top spike is connected to the side ones small, angular pieces of metal that are silver on the outer edges and black or dark brown on the inner ones. The edges of the upper three spikes are orange, while the spikes themselves are white. The bottom spike is black or dark brown, and its edges are white. Most of the main shield is the same dark brown or black color as the bottom spike, with the exception of an elongated symbol in the center. The symbol is shaped like a long spike with concave side edges. It is red with a white outline.

A scrutiny is a close, careful examination or study.

Gameplay

When swung, the Scrutiny leaves an orange aura in its trace. The ground combo has Vexen swing and thrust forward and finishes with him swinging it back around him, tossing it up at a 45° angle and then slamming it down to the ground in front of him. When Vexen casts a spell, he holds the Scrutiny above his head. Pressing after the first attack has him launch struck enemies upwards, and subsequent presses of will lead to the air combo.

The air combo is similar, in the way Vexen throws it about. He thrusts the Scrutiny in an upward motion in front of him on the first , then in the second , he throws it a few feet above him and then slams it a couple feet in front of him face down.

Combos
Ground Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? (Ground) Advancing Protrusion Hit 1 0.63 X X X (Ground) Launch Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Ground) Brandish Diagonal Up Throw Hit 1 0.5 X X ◯ (Air) Upswing Hit 2 1.25 ◯ ◯ ◯ Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Air) Upswing Drop Throw Hit 1 0.25 X X X Hit 2 1.5 ◯ ◯ X		Air Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? (Air) Upswing Hit 1 0.75 X X X (Air) Upswing Drop Throw Hit 1 0.25 X X ◯ Hit 2 1.5 ◯ ◯ ◯