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Stalwart Blade

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Stalwart Blade

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Japanese ストレングスブレード
Rōmaji Sutorengusu Burēdo
Translation Strength Blade

Type Emblem Heartless
Game Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Variations
Zip Slasher
Dual Blade
Heat Saber
Chill Ripper
Blitz Spear
Dual Durandal
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KHD tracks
Battle theme - Tension Rising
Stalwart Blade

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
This magic-resistant knight Heartless's skillful defense makes it tough to finish off.
Though its focused slash can be stopped with a block, blasting the knight with Aeroga while it is storing up energy will stagger it, opening it up to extra damage, especially from magic.

Hearts Munny Stun
71 37
Mission HP EXP STR/DEF
73 1438 48 130
89 1438 129 130
Fire Blizzard Thunder Aero
x-0.10 x-0.10 x-0.10 x1.13
Ignite Freeze Jolt Air-Toss
x0 x0 x0 x0
Rewards

Missions 73-93
Adamantite (50%)

World(s)
Olympus Coliseum, Twilight Town
Hearts Munny Stun
71 37
Games HP EXP STR/DEF
Day 296

Round 5: 1 Stalwart Blade

1438 48 130
Fire Blizzard Thunder Aero
x-0.10 x-0.10 x-0.10 x1.13
Ignite Freeze Jolt Air-Toss
x0 x0 x0 x0

Rewards
Games (Day 296)
Adamantite (50%)

The Stalwart Blade is an Emblem Heartless that is found in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is one of the bosses at Olympus Coliseum and Twilight Town.

Design[edit]

A Stalwart Blade is a large, humanoid Heartless covered from head to toe in faded red and white armor. The armor on its legs sport white spikes and steel blue highlights. Its helmet sports two short, white spikes and a long, twisted, black antenna. A small opening in the front just barely exposes the Stalwart Blade's black face and glowing yellow eyes. Its most notable features are the orange, interweaving blades in place of each of its hands. It has two Heartless emblems, one on each of its shoulder pauldrons.

The Stalwart Blade's name reflects its resistance to magic and its skill with defense, as "stalwart" means "firmly built". It also references the blades on the Heartless's arms. Its Japanese name, "Strength Blade", references its great power.

Strategy[edit]

Like most arm-blade knights, the Stalwart Blade attacks with sliding thrusts, spin attacks, and drop bomb attacks. It becomes stunned and dizzy after its own attempts. Dodge its attacks, then counter during its malaise. It recovers quickly, so be ready to jump or dodge roll away. Hit it with Aero spells to stun it for longer periods of time, creating more chances to hit it. When it starts charging up, cast Aeroga to make it instantly fall to the ground.

Technique Element Status Power Block?
Rotating Slash (回転斬り Kaitengiri?) (spin) Attack Command 1.32

(stab) Attack Command 0.57
Spins its sword-arms around itself, then thrusts forward and stabs the target.
Stored Slash (タメ斬り Tame Kiri?) Attack Command Earth Halve HP (70%) 1.52
Charges up energy, then stabs forward. Will be knocked over if the stab is blocked.
Jump Attack (ジャンプ攻撃 Janpu Kōgeki?) Attack Command Time Rewound Defense (30%) 1.52 X
Jumps up high in the air and then lands on top of the target, creating a shockwave upon impact.
Aero (エアロ Earo?) Attack Command Wind Air-toss (100%) 1.34
Sends a ball of wind swerving towards the target across the ground.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.