Lunge 'n' Launch

In Kingdom Hearts II, the user leaps back while twirling their Keyblade for a bit, gripping it with both hands in a stance to prep for a forward thrust of energy as they recover in a turning motion.

Guard Break (ストライドブレイク, Sutoraido Bureiku, lit. "Stride Break") 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. The ability's trait of bypassing physical defense stems from it dealing Neutral damage rather than Physical. Guard Break is equal to Finishing Leap in strength.

Learning Guard Break

Kingdom Hearts II

• Sora learns Guard Break after completing the Battle of the 1000 Heartless.