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{{Youmay|the plot element|[[Light (element)|the gameplay element]] or the song [[Hikari]]}}
{{Youmay|the term, "Light"|the song [[Hikari]]}}
{{Q|The heart may be weak, and sometimes, it may even give in. But I've learned that deep down, there's a light that never goes out!|Sora}}
{{Q|The heart may be weak, and sometimes, it may even give in. But I've learned that deep down, there's a light that never goes out!|Sora}}
[[File:Closing the Door 01 KH.png|thumb|200px|Kingdom Hearts is the source of all light.]]
[[File:Closing the Door 01 KH.png|thumb|200px|Kingdom Hearts is the source of all light.]]
{{nihongo|'''Light'''|光|Hikari}} is a force parallel to [[darkness]], a strong element used in [[Synthesis item]]s, and may also be used as an attack in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe. The [[Realm of Light]] is also one of the three known realms in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe, along with the [[Realm Between]], and the [[Realm of Darkness]].  
{{nihongo|'''Light'''|光|hikari}} is a force parallel to [[darkness]], a strong element used in [[Synthesis item]]s, and may also be used as an attack in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe. Although often associated with the forces of good, light is not entirely benevolent; for example, [[Xemnas]] uses [[Roxas]]'s power over light against [[Sora]] and [[Riku]] in his [[Game:Xemnas|last stand]]. The [[Realm of Light]] is also one of the three known realms in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe, along with the [[Realm Between]], and the [[Realm of Darkness]].  


==Story==
==Story==
===Before ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''===
===Before ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''===
The first light [[Kingdom Hearts]] came from the darkness in which the world began in and from the light came people. When the Master of Masters was a boy, an earlier war began with a conflict between the physical manifestations of light and darkness. This conflict continued without end for an unknown period of time.
The first light [[Kingdom Hearts]] came from the darkness in which the world began in and from the light came people.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''===
Before the [[Keyblade War]], the five [[Union]]s collected [[Lux]]. However, due to Nightmare Chirithy's intervention, the Keyblade wielders began to accuse each other of stealing it. Knowing that the world would end in darkness, it was Master [[Ava]]'s role to create a group of separate of wielders, called the [[Dandelions]], that would avoid the war to preserve the light.
Before the [[Keyblade War]], the five [[Union]]s collected [[Lux]].
 
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The Dandelions was tasked of preserving light by reliving their past memories in a data version of Daybreak Town, but the peace did not last as one of the willful darknesses hid inside Ventus. When Darkness was extracted from him, Ventus became pure light and was going to use it to change the entity into something the Union leaders could destroy. Seeing that Darkness was right about the data town being destroyed and five pods left, the Union leaders separated, with Ventus, Lauriam, Elrena, and Brain leaving for the real world while Player, Ephemer, and Skuld stayed behind to protect the other Dandelions until they could find a way for them all to escape. Meanwhile, in the real world, Luxu sent off his own seed of "light" into the future. 
 
The [[χ-blade]], which acted as the counterpart and key to [[Kingdom Hearts]], was forged from pure light and darkness. The violence of the [[Keyblade War]] shattered it into seven pieces of light, and thirteen pieces of darkness.<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''''', '''Yen Sid''': "As for the real χ-blade, it did not survive the battle. The two elements that created it, one of darkness and one of light, shattered into twenty pieces—seven of light; thirteen of darkness."</ref>
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''===
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===''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''===
===''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''===
[[File:Kingdom Key KH.png|thumb|220px|A Keyblade, used by chosen wielders of light.]]
[[File:Kingdom Key KH.png|thumb|220px|A Keyblade, used by chosen wielders of light.]]
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the roles of light and darkness play very typical roles as in most games, with light being the force of good and the protagonists, and darkness being an evil, opposite force used by the antagonists. Since the [[Keyblade]] is a light-affiliated weapon and the entire quest is about closing the [[Door to Darkness]] and eliminating the [[Heartless]], the entire story is very biased in a light direction. One important belief about light is that there is always "a light in the deepest darkness". This plays a role many times in the story, including when [[Sora]] opens the Door to Darkness and finds a blinding light inside with [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]]. Even through all of the bias towards light, it is still a balance with a closed [[Door to Light]] and a closed Door to Darkness.
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the roles of light and darkness play very typical roles as in most games, with light being the force of "good" and the protagonists, and darkness being an evil, opposite force used by the antagonists. Since the [[Keyblade]] is a light-affiliated weapon and the entire quest is about closing the [[Door to Darkness]] and eliminating the [[Heartless]], the entire story is very biased in a light direction. One important belief about light is that there is always "a light in the deepest darkness". This plays a role many times in the story, including when [[Sora]] opens the Door to Darkness and finds a blinding light inside with [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]]. Even through all of the bias towards light, it is still a balance with a closed [[Door to Light]] and a closed Door to Darkness.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', light does not play as much of a role in Sora's game, since the main enemy is [[Organization XIII]], who are not beings of darkness.  
In ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', light does not play as much of a role in Sora's game, since the main enemy is [[Organization XIII]], who are not beings of darkness.  


The most significant story development about light in the story is [[Riku]]'s constant struggle throughout the game between him and the darkness in his heart. He tries to shun the darkness and [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] out of him, but he cannot do it. Because of this, Ansem taunts him that darkness is his destiny. There are many times when Ansem almost completely plunges Riku into darkness again, but he is always saved by King Mickey's light. Riku finally experiences an epiphany when he talks with [[Naminé]] (disguised as Kairi) after being confronted by [[Zexion]], in the guise of Sora, who blinds him with light. Riku finds that darkness is evil, but controllable, and that he should use it along with light to help defeat his enemies and give him more power. This changes Riku, and Ansem, thinking that Riku has turned to the darkness, mockingly tells him that he was right about Riku's destiny. Riku fights Ansem and destroys him.
The most significant story development about light in the story is [[Riku]]'s constant struggle throughout the game between him and the darkness in his heart. He tries to shun the darkness and [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] out of him, but he cannot do it. Because of this, Ansem taunts him that darkness is his destiny. There are many times when Ansem almost completely plunges Riku into darkness again, but he is always saved by King Mickey's light. Riku finally experiences an epiphany when he talks with [[Naminé]] (disguised as Kairi) after being confronted by [[Zexion]], in the guise of Sora, who blinds him with light. Riku finds that darkness is not evil, and he should use it along with light to help defeat his enemies and give him more power. This changes Riku, and Ansem, thinking that Riku has turned to the darkness, mockingly tells him that he was right about Riku's destiny. Riku fights Ansem and destroys him.


At the end of the story, [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]] asks Riku which path he wishes to take. He decides to take the road to dawn, a path leading from darkness to light.
At the end of the story, [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]] asks Riku which path he wishes to take. He decides to take the road to dawn, a path leading from darkness to light.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''===
Both [[Roxas]] and [[Xion]] have the ability to use light in battle since they are both ultimately derived from Sora. This is most noticeable in their [[Limit Break]], [[Black Hole]], in which their Keyblade is shrouded in light. In their [[Final Limit]], they also release pillars of light. Two other characters, Riku and The King, also have the ability to use light in their Limit Breaks and Final Limits. Riku's weapon is engulfed in light during his Final Limit, and The King's Limit Break releases bursts of light.
Both [[Roxas]] and [[Xion]] have the ability to use light in battle since they are both ultimately derived from Sora. This is most noticeable in their [[Limit Break]], [[Event Horizon]], in which their Keyblade is shrouded in light. In their [[Final Limit]], they also release pillars of light. Two other characters, Riku and The King, also have the ability to use light in their Limit Breaks and Final Limits. Riku's weapon is engulfed in light during his Final Limit, and The King's Limit Break releases bursts of light.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''===
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]''===
Aware that the worlds were in danger again while fighting the Demon Tide, Aqua vowed to become a waypoint of light for anyone that ends up in the Dark Realm.
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''
After obtaining of X-blade, Master Xehanort utilizes the light of Kingdom Hearts along with his own dark powers against Sora in their final battle.
After obtaining of X-blade, Master Xehanort utilizes the light of Kingdom Hearts along with his own dark powers against Sora in their final battle.


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*[[Faith]]: Used by Ventus in ''Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep'' and Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance''.
*[[Faith]]: Used by Ventus in ''Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep'' and Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance''.
*[[Sleight#Friend Sleights 2|Holy Burst]]: Used by Riku and Mickey in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''. Riku and Mickey stand back-to-back while firing orbs of lights.
*[[Sleight#Friend Sleights 2|Holy Burst]]: Used by Riku and Mickey in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''. Riku and Mickey stand back-to-back while firing orbs of lights.
[[File:Holy Burst KHRECOM.gif|thumb|250px|Riku and the King using Holy Burst.]]
[[File:Holy Burst KHRECOM.gif|thumb|right|250px|Riku and the King using Holy Burst.]]
*[[Inverse Burst]]: used by Riku and Mickey in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''. The ability can only be activated if Riku is in D-Mode. The move is the same as [[Holy Burst]], but Riku fires dark orbs instead of light ones.
*[[Inverse Burst]]: used by Riku and Mickey in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''. The ability can only be activated if Riku is in D-Mode. The move is the same as [[Holy Burst]], but Riku fires dark orbs instead of light ones.
*Light Shields: Used by Roxas during his battle against Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', and by [[Data-Roxas]] during his battle with [[Data-Sora]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. Thirteen of them can be called up at any one time and Roxas uses them in different ways, from mixing them into his Keyblade attacks to rushing across the field with the shields charging alongside him.
*Light Shields: Used by Roxas during his battle against Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', and by [[Data-Roxas]] during his battle with [[Data-Sora]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. Thirteen of them can be called up at any one time and Roxas uses them in different ways, from mixing them into his Keyblade attacks to rushing across the field with the shields charging alongside him.
*[[Pearl]]: Used by King Mickey, it shoots a homing orb of light at the enemy. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', it is used along with Riku for the sleights Holy Burst and Inverse Burst.
*[[Pearl]]: Used by King Mickey, it shoots a homing orb of light at the enemy. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', it is used along with Riku for the sleights Holy Burst and Inverse Burst.
*[[Black Hole]]: A Limit Break that can be performed by either Roxas or Xion in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. This attack consists of the Keyblade covered in an aura of light and beginning a powerful combo. The Final Limit calls down elegant pillars of light that can strike enemies from a long-distance away. Can also be used by Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts III'' while using Light Form.
*[[Event Horizon]]: A Limit Break that can be performed by either Roxas or Xion in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. This attack consists of the Keyblade covered in an aura of light and beginning a powerful combo. The Final Limit calls down elegant pillars of light that can strike enemies from a long-distance away. Can also be used by Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts III'' while using Light Form.
*[[Magic Hour]]: A Limit Break that can be performed by Roxas while dual-wielding [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion]] in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', and Data-Roxas in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. This attack has Roxas float in the air causing beams of light to appear and striking enemies, dealing heavy damage. A variant can also be used by Aqua as a Attack Command in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''.
*[[Magic Hour]]: A Limit Break that can be performed by Roxas while dual-wielding [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion]] in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', and Data-Roxas in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. This attack has Roxas float in the air causing beams of light to appear and striking enemies, dealing heavy damage. A variant can also be used by Aqua as a Attack Command in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''.
**In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Roxas uses a different type of Magic Hour, instead of firing random beams of light, he fires a bunch of homing-light orbs, similar to Mickey's '''Pearl'''.
**In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Roxas uses a different type of Magic Hour, instead of firing random beams of light, he fires a bunch of homing-light orbs, similar to Mickey's '''Pearl'''.
*[[Darkstrom]]: Riku's Final Limit envelops his weapon in the light as he strikes enemies with an elongated blade; can only be used in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
*[[Limit Break#Riku|Darkstrom]]: Riku's Final Limit envelops his weapon in the light as he strikes enemies with an elongated blade; can only be used in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
*[[Faith]]: The King's Limit Break in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' is entirely based upon light bursts from The King, in the forms of orbs and rays.
*[[Limit Break#The King|Holy]]: The King's Limit Break in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' is entirely based upon light bursts from The King, in the forms of orbs and rays.
*[[Burst of Faith]]: Used by Mickey when paired with either Ventus or Aqua in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Similar to Holy Burst, however, in place of the orbs of light is a shower of lights; the finishing move sends out a burst of light.
*[[Burst of Faith]]: Used by Mickey when paired with either Ventus or Aqua in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Similar to Holy Burst, however, in place of the orbs of light is a shower of lights; the finishing move sends out a burst of light.
*[[Spark]]: Used by Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance''.
*[[Spark]]: Used by Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance''.
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*'''[[Ars Arcanum]]''': Sora's Keyblade begins to emit a light, and he begins a fast-paced combo attack.
*'''[[Ars Arcanum]]''': Sora's Keyblade begins to emit a light, and he begins a fast-paced combo attack.
*'''Ragnarok''': Sora begins a combo attack while lifting into the air, then shoots multiple light projectiles at enemies.
*'''Ragnarok''': Sora begins a combo attack while lifting into the air, then shoots multiple light projectiles at enemies.
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