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 Ⓛ: Allows you to knock enemies aside when you perform a dodge roll.
Dodging Deflect Ⓛ: Allows you to bounce back enemy attacks when you perform a dodge roll.
Dodge Combo Ⓛ: Allows you to transition swiftly from a dodge roll back to the offensive.
Auto-Dodge Ⓛ: Allows you to automatically avoid enemy attacks sometimes.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
- Ventus has Dodge Roll as an initial command.
- Ventus can purchase Dodge Roll for 200 munny.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
- Data-Sora learns and levels up Dodge Roll by linking the CPU to the respective Bonus Boosters in the first and seventh sections of the Stat Matrix.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
- Sora and Riku have Dodge Roll as an initial command.
Other appearances
In the Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories manga, Sora is surprised that the ability is different from its incarnation in his original adventure.
