Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Eldritch Esoterica
Eldritch Esoterica
"A weapon that performs extremely
well in midair. Outstanding for taking
on fliers."
Japanese 陰陽の大全集
Rōmaji In'yō no Taizenshū
Translation Yin Yang Collection
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+69 +1 +31 +0 +1
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +1 +6 +1 +5 +2
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.0 1.0
Abilities
1: Chain Power
2: Aero Finish
3: Combo-Air Slide
Obtained
Ominous Gear ④ (Zexion)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Eldritch Esoterica+
Eldritch Esoterica
"Upgraded Eldritch Esoterica.
Performs extremely well in midair.
Outstanding for taking on fliers."
Japanese 陰陽の大全集+
Rōmaji In'yō no Taizenshū
Translation Yin Yang Collection+
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+87 +1 +15 +0 +1
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +1 +6 +1 +6 +2
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.0 1.0
Abilities
1: Combo Boost
2: Aero Finish
3: Combo-Jump
Obtained
Ominous Gear+ ④ (Zexion)

The Eldritch Esoterica is a Lexicon that can be wielded by Zexion in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It can be upgraded to the Eldritch Esoterica+.

DesignEdit

The Eldritch Esoterica lexicon is rectangular with covers that curve upward slightly at the ends. The spine of the book sports a white oval with a pale green symbol comprised of three spikes at the top and bottom. Both covers are decorated by a large, blue heart-shaped symbol with a pale green outline. The rest of the lexicon is black.

"Eldritch" can mean "supernatural", "weird", or "eerie". "Esoterica" can refer to things that are impractical, understood by few, or private. A collection is a group of related objects or information. "Yin Yang" is a Chinese philosophical concept of spiritual balance.

GameplayEdit

Eldritch Esoterica's ground combo begins with a downward slash, followed by a leftward/rightward swipe. Zexion then places the lexicon on the ground and slams it closed on enemies. For the combo finisher, Zexion sends a bird-like illusion, similarly colored to the Taboo Text, hurtling toward enemies.

Eldritch Esoterica's air combo consists of a downward slash, an upward slash, and finally Zexion sends a bird-like illusion hurtling toward enemies.

When Eldritch Esoterica contacts an enemy, a periwinkle blue circle bursts out along with white feathers.

Combos
Ground
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Ground) Vertical Swing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
 
 
(Ground) Left-Right Swing
Hit 1 0.5 X X X
Hit 2 0.63 X X X
 
 
(Ground) Launch
Hit 1 0.88 X X X
 
 
(Ground) Bird Shape Rush
Hit 1 1.0 X X
Hit 2 1.5
Hit 3 1.0 X X


Air
Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter? Attack Power Critical? Flinch? Counter?
(Air) Downswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
 
 
(Air) Upswing
Hit 1 0.75 X X X
 
 
(Air) Bird Shape Rush
Hit 1 1.0 X X
Hit 2 1.5
Hit 3 1.0 X X