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Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Key
"The key chain attached draws out the Keyblade's true form and power."
Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KH.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Stats
Strength MP Length
+3 +0
Crit. Rate Crit. Bonus Recoil
x0 +0 1
Obtained
Speak to Riku after the Heartless attack Destiny Islands.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Kingdom Key
"The default weapon. Not very powerful, but reliable and easy to handle."
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Stats
Strike Thrust Finish
D+ D+ D+
Swing
Speed
Break
Recovery
Required
CP
B B
Element
Physical
Obtained
Default
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Key

"A keychain attached to the Keyblade. Increases defense at critical moments."

Token
Kingdom Key Keychain KHII.png
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Stats
Strength Magic Length
+3 +1
Ability
Defender[KH II]
Damage Control[KH II FM]
Obtained
Fight the "Mysterious Enemy" at The Old Mansion.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key
"The most basic of Keyblades.
Install a weapon panel to transform it."
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+15 +85 +0
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +0 +2
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.0 1.0
Obtained
No Gear (Roxas/Xion)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key+
"An upgraded Kingdom Key."
Japanese キングダムチェーン+
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+124 +4 +15 +30 +4
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +4 +10 +4 +19 +4
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.0 1.0
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Zero Gear ⑤ (Roxas/Xion)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key
"The most basic of Keyblades."
Japanese キングダムチェーン
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+100 +1/
+2/
+3
+15 +0 +1/
+2/
+3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +1/
+2/
+3
+7 +1/
+2/
+3
+7 +1/
+2/
+3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.0 1.0
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
No Gear, Skill Gear, Skill Gear+ ②, Technical Gear ③, Technical Gear+ ③, Duel Gear ④, Duel Gear+ ④, Loaded Gear, Loaded Gear+ ②, Chrono Gear ③, Chrono Gear+ ③, Phantom Gear ④, Phantom Gear+ ④, Phantom Gear++ ⑤, Lift Gear ③, Lift Gear+ ③, Nimble Gear ④, Nimble Gear+ ④, Wild Gear ③, Wild Gear+ ③, Ominous Gear ④, Ominous Gear+ ④, Valor Gear ②, Valor Gear+ ②, Fearless Gear ③, Fearless Gear+ ③, Prestige Gear ④, Prestige Gear+ ④, Hazard Gear ⑤, Hazard Gear+ ⑤, Casual Gear ②, Mystery Gear ③ (Sora)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key+
"An upgraded Kingdom Key."
Japanese キングダムチェーン+
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+115 +3 +15 +25 +3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+0 +3 +10 +3 +10 +3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.0 1.0
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Duel Gear++ ⑤, Crisis Gear ⑤, Crisis Gear+ ⑤, Rage Gear ⑤, Rage Gear+ ⑤ (Sora)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Key++
"The ultimate Kingdom Key."
Japanese キングダムチェーン++
Stats
Strength Magic
Base Unit Ultima Base Unit
+120 +3 +15 +30 +3
Defense Crit Rate Crit Bonus
Base Unit Base Unit Base Unit
+5 +3 +12 +3 +15 +3
Attack Speed Approach Speed
Ground Air
1.0 1.0 1.0
Abilities
1: Defender
2: Damage Control
3: Second Chance
Obtained
Omega Gear ⑥, Omega Gear+ ⑥, Champion Gear ⑤, Champion Gear+ ⑤, Ultimate Gear ⑥, Ultimate Gear+ ⑥ (Sora)

The Kingdom Key is the most recognizable Keyblade in the Kingdom Hearts series, and is the form used in almost all depictions of the weapon. It has appeared in every entry of the series to date. In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, it can be upgraded to the Kingdom Key+ and the Kingdom Key++.

The Kingdom Key draws out the true power of Sora's Keyblade, even though it is not the strongest Keychain. As such, it is the true form of his Keyblade, which means that it is also the default form of Roxas's and Xion's Keyblades. The Kingdom Key first appears when Sora receives the Keyblade during the destruction of the Destiny Islands, in Kingdom Hearts, but is not wielded by Sora alone; Riku, Roxas, and Xion have also used it, and King Mickey is often seen wielding a color-inverted version of the weapon. For Riku, the Keyblade takes the form of the Kingdom Key when he takes it from Sora, and for Roxas and Xion, the Keyblade they wield is in fact Sora's Keyblade, existing in multiple places at once.[1] Roxas also obtains a second Kingdom Key after absorbing Xion; however, this is not Xion's Keyblade, but is in fact Ventus's Keyblade.[citation needed] The Kingdom Key is the only Keychain Sora uses in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. The Kingdom Key also appears in the secret video The Gathering, where Terra pulls it from the ground at Keyblade Graveyard.

The Kingdom Key D, a color-inverted Kingdom Key which King Mickey wields, is in fact the Keyblade from the Realm of Darkness, which he obtained to mirror Sora's Keyblade from the Realm of Light.[2] This purpose is reflected in its coloration - where Sora's Keyblade is silver, Mickey's is gold, and the same goes for their hilts. Even the rainguard, blue on Sora's Kingdom Key, is red on Mickey's, although the handles are black for both Keyblades.

In Kingdom Hearts coded, Data Sora gains a data-version of the Kingdom Key in his Awakening Episode 1. It is destroyed by Maleficent at Agrabah Episode 5, but he gains a new Keyblade at Hollow Bastion. Episode 6 According to King Mickey, this Keyblade is closely connected to the power of the Heart.

Design

The Kingdom Key is depicted as a classic skeleton key approximately 3.5' long, with a long silver Keychain extending from the hilt, and a Hidden Mickey token on the end of the Keychain. The blade and teeth of the Keyblade are silver, the rainguard is blue, and the guard is bright gold. The teeth of the Keyblade form the outline of a crown which matches the crown charm Sora wears.

Other Appearances

Most Kingdom Hearts merchandise features the Kingdom Key as Sora's weapon, including the Volume One and Volume Three Sora figures that appear in the Formation Arts Figures. Along with being the Keyblade packaged with "normal" Sora in the Series 1 Play Arts Figures, it is also seen with Roxas' figure and the rare Sora Limit Form figure.

The Kingdom Key is often used as a sort of cursor, as well as a symbol for attack abilities. The logo sequence for the Keyblade Graveyard also depicts the Kingdom Key being thrust into the background, summoning the text.

Trivia

  • The Kingdom Key is the form of Sora's Keyblade depicted in all pre-rendered videos, as it is the only Keychain which is possessed throughout each game. For example, no matter what Keychain you use to fight World of Chaos, the cutscenes afterward depict the Kingdom Key in its place.

Notes and References

  1. ^ Director's Secret Report XIII, p. 29; Tetsuya Nomura: "The Keyblade that Roxas used and the Keyblade that Sora once lost in Castle Oblivion are the same thing. Furthermore, these two both used the Keyblade at the same time. This can be explained by the relationship between Roxas and Sora. Thus, they both can wield two Keyblades, which, in fact, has an important meaning. This is also related to Xehanort’s memories, but this point can’t be touched on just yet."
  2. ^ Director's Secret Report XIII, p. 28; Tetsuya Nomura: "In order to work, the door needs to be closed from both the Dark side and the Light side and both a Dark and Light realm Keyblade are needed. The King needed a Keyblade opposite from the realm of Light Keyblade that Sora had, so he went to the realm of Darkness to obtain one."

See also