Ripple Drive appears as a translucent, pink sphere that ripples upwards as Sora swings his Keyblade. (The motion used in the first Final Mix is ripped from Sora's Proud Roar attack with Simba.)
Ripple Drive ((リップルドライヴ Rippuru Doraivu) is an ability that appears in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix. It allows the user to unleash an aura attack that damages nearby surrounding enemies.
Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Ripple Drive is a combat ability that grants Sora a combo finisher. It requires 3 AP to equip. Its attack power is relative to Sora's maximum MP.
In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Ripple Drive is an action ability accessible in Limit Form that provides Sora with a combo finisher that mainly activates around multiple enemies.
Learning Ripple Drive
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- Sora learns Ripple Drive at level 12 with the Dream Rod, 39 with the Dream Sword, and 69 with the Dream Shield.
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
- Limit Form has Ripple Drive as a default ability.