Editing Dark Aura

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|romaji=Dāku Ōra
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|comdesc=Rush enemies repeatedly with blade in hand. Only available in Dark Mode.
|recomdesc=Rush enemies repeatedly with blade in hand. Finish off by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground for a column of light that confuses the enemy. Only available in Dark Mode.
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|uxdesc1at2='''7★:''' Deals 8 hits. 2 turns: ↑ R-STR by 3, ↓ targets' DEF by 1. Inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.
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'''Dark Aura''', also translated as '''Dark Rush''' in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'', is technique introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It is a signature move of [[Riku]], and it appears repeatedly throughout the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. It typically allows the user to rush enemies repeatedly from all directions, finishing by plunging their weapon into the ground, releasing columns of energy radially. The attack often deals {{c|dark|element}} damage.

There is a variation of Dark Aura exclusive to ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' in which Riku launches spheres of dark flame at the opponent, a technique similar to [[Dark Firaga]].   

==Mechanics==
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Dark Aura is an [[attack sleight]] that Riku can use while in [[Dark Mode]]. When used, Riku performs 6 rush attacks at the enemy before following with a groundward attack that generates pillars of light and a shockwave. The columns of light that conclude the attack may {{c|confuse|status}} enemies when hit.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Dark Aura is an [[action ability]] exclusive to Riku. It allows Riku to fire spheres of dark flame that can stop enemies on contact, and is performed by pressing {{button|t}} to use the Dark Aura [[Reaction Command]] after Sora reaches the end of an attack combo. It costs two {{AP}} to equip and ten [[MP]] to use. While playing as Riku in the final battle with {{ns|Game|Xemnas}} during his Bind Attack, Dark Aura can be used by pressing {{button|s}}.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dark Aura is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} exclusive to Riku that uses two slots and has a reload time of 42 seconds. It grants +4 to [[Strength]] and +10 to [[Dark Resistance]] when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe. When used, Riku performs 8 rush attacks at an enemy that is targetted the moment the command is used, before following with a groundward attack that generates pillars of darkness in a sphere around the dive impact.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'', Dark Aura is a [[special attack]] that targets all enemies. In the English version, Dark Aura +5 costs 0 special attack gauges to perform, and raises the user's general strength by 1 tier for 1 turn. In the Japanese version, Dark Aura +5 costs 3 special attack gauges to perform, and raises the user's general strength and defense by 1 tier for 1 turn.
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In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Dark Rush is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It lowers the general defense of all enemies for 2 turns. It inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.
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==Learning Dark Aura==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*Riku learns Dark Aura once he obtains the ability to enter Dark Mode.

===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*Riku has Dark Aura as a default ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*[[Sora]] and Riku can purchase Dark Aura from the [[Ghostabocky]] [[Ability Link]] for 400 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Dark Aura from the [[Keeba Tiger]] Ability Link for 400 Link Points.

===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
*Dark Aura +5 is the special attack of medal {{medal|Roxas & Axel & Xion|450}}.
*Dark Aura +6 is the special attack of medal {{medal|Roxas & Axel & Xion|1129}}.
*Dark Aura +7 is the special attack of medal {{medal|SN++ - Roxas & Pals|1129}}.
*Dark Rush +5 is the special attack of medal {{medal|Dark Riku|657}}.
*Dark Rush +6 is the special attack of medal {{medal|Dark Riku|1257}}.

==Other appearances==
Riku is fought several times as a boss throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Dark Aura serves as one of his desperation attacks in each of these encounters.

===''Kingdom Hearts''===
[[File:Dark Aura KH.gif|thumb|250x140px|Initially, Riku could only use Dark Aura while under Ansem's influence.]]
When Sora faces Riku for the second time while Riku is under the possession of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] in [[Hollow Bastion]], Dark Aura serves as Riku's strongest attack. It is used when he is low on HP and his hand is glowing in a sphere of dark energy.

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
{{Sleight|Riku Replica - A4|Riku Replica - A2|Riku Replica - A2}}
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The [[Riku Replica]] can utilize Dark Aura as a Sleight during his final battles in Sora's story and ''Reverse/Rebirth''. Unlike Riku, who needs a card value of 27 to execute Dark Aura, the Riku Replica can use it with any value.

The finisher of the Riku Replica's version of Dark Aura has about two times the range of the real Riku's.{{fact}}

===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
[[File:Dark Aura KHD.gif|200px|thumb]]
During his battle with [[Roxas]] in The World That Never Was, Riku is able to use Dark Aura once he charges the Oblivion Keyblade. Rather than attacking while teleporting over the whole arena, Riku simply attacks Roxas's position. In [[Mission Mode]], [[Anti-Riku]] can use Dark Aura as well.

===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
[[File:Dark Aura KHREC.gif|200px|thumb]]
[[Data-Riku]] during his third phase and Data-Riku (Bugged) can use Dark Aura.

==Trivia==
*In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', if Riku is caught in a Kooma Panda's Tea Table Flip during the initial start-up of Dark Aura, a glitch will occur that causes him to pass through the floor and remain in the animation until the either the player resets the game or the Drop Gauge gets fully depleted.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1j-j8Qd42A ''Kingdom Hearts 3D'': Dark Aura Glitch]</ref> The same glitch occurs if Riku tries to use Dark Aura on a Cera Terror.

==Notes and references==
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[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Attack commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts χ special attacks]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Union χ special attacks]]