So even if a Keyblade is seemingly unimpressive at base level, players who are attached to a specific blade can pour resources into it to build its strength. Even so, each blade has its own specialties and strengths.
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Story Keyblades
Each Kingdom Hearts game has its own set of Keyblades players unlock naturally by progressing through the story. Aside from Sora’s default Keyblade, these Keyblades are all based on the various worlds Sora visits in the game. Ever After, for instance, is found in Rapunzel’s home kingdom of Corona and visually themed after her tower. Favorite Deputy, from Toy Box, is themed after Woody and Buzz. Clearing a world’s story will award the player with its Keyblade.
Kingdom Key is Sora’s default keyblade that he starts every Kingdom Hearts game with. Kingdom Key has no particular leanings towards Strength or Magic, so its gameplay depends on what abilities players equip. Its associated Formchange is Second Form. Hero’s Origin is obtained after clearing Olympus, and it has an emphasis on Strength. Its associated Formchange is Counter Shield. Shooting Star is obtained after clearing Twilight Town, and its emphasis is on Magic. It has two formchanges: Double Arrowguns and Magic Launcher. Favorite Deputy is obtained after clearing Toy Box, and it has an emphasis on Strength. Its two Formchanges are Hyper Hammer and Drill Punch. Ever After is obtained after clearing The Kingdom of Corona’s story. Its emphasis is on Magic and its Formchange is Mirage Staff. Happy Gear is obtained after clearing Monstropolis. It has an emphasis on Strength, and its two Formchanges are Agile Claws and Twin Yo-Yos. Hunny Spout is awarded after completing the story and minigames in the Hundred Acre Wood. It’s a balanced Keyblade with no strong emphasis either way. Its Formchanges are Hunny Blasters and Hunny Launchers. Crystal Snow is obtained after clearing Arendelle. Its emphasis is on Magic, and its Formchanges are Blizzard Claws and Blizzard Blades. Wheel of Fate is obtained after clearing The Caribbean’s story, and its emphasis is on Strength. Its Formchanges are Highwind and Storm Flag. Nano Gear is obtained after clearing San Fransokyo. It’s a balanced Keyblade with no heavy leaning either way. Its Formchange is Nano Arms.
Special Keyblades
Outside of the Keyblades acquired through story progression, there are also some Keyblades that require a little bit more effort. These Keyblades are unlocked either through reaching an achievement in the game’s side content, or through DLC. The DLC codes are no longer available, but Starlight can still be obtained by playing the game normally.
The Keyblade players equip Sora with depends on personal taste towards gameplay style and aesthetics. The Keyblade Forge makes nearly any option viable, so players should experiment and test out every blade they can.
Kingdom Hearts 3 is now available on PS4 and Xbox One, and will be available on PC on March 30, 2021.
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