Editing Ars Arcanum

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{{youmay||Final Form's [[Final Arcana]] ability}}
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|kh1ap=4<ref>3 in the original Japanese version.</ref>
|kh1mp=3<ref>2 in the original Japanese version.</ref>
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|kh1crit4=100%
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|comimage=Ars Arcanum KHCOM.gif
|recomimage=Ars Arcanum KHRECOM.gif
|comdesc=Rain a flurry of blows upon the enemy
|recomdesc=Rain a flurry of up to thirteen attacks upon the enemy.
|comel=Neutral
|compow=x2.5 per hit<br>7th hit: x3.0<br>13th hit: x5.0
|comcard={{sleight|Kingdom Key|Kingdom Key|Kingdom Key|1~6|Three attack cards}}
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|2fmfin4=O
|2fmap=—
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|bbsimage=Ars Arcanum KHBBS.gif
|bbsdesc=Assail enemies with a ferocious string of blows. Press the {{button|t}} button at the end to tack on a few extra hits for good measure.
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|bbshit1a=7
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|bbspow1d=1.2(x6) + 1.4
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|bbspow1f=1.2(x6) + 1.5
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|bbspow2a=1.2<br>1.2 + 1.25<br>1.5 + 1.5<br>2.05 + 2.05<br>1.2 + 1.25<br>3.0 + 3.0 + 3.1
|bbspow2b=1.2<br>1.2 + 1.3<br>1.5 + 1.5<br>2.1 + 2.1<br>1.2 + 1.3<br>3.0 + 3.0 + 3.2
|bbspow2c=1.2<br>1.2 + 1.35<br>1.5 + 1.5<br>2.15 + 2.15<br>1.2 + 1.35<br>3.0 + 3.0 + 3.3
|bbspow2d=1.2<br>1.2 + 1.4<br>1.5 + 1.5<br>2.2 + 2.2<br>1.2 + 1.4<br>3.0 + 3.0 + 3.4
|bbspow2e=1.2<br>1.2 + 1.45<br>1.5 + 1.5<br>2.25 + 2.25<br>1.2 + 1.45<br>3.0 + 3.0 + 3.5
|bbspow2f=1.2<br>1.2 + 1.5<br>1.5 + 1.5<br>2.3 + 2.3<br>1.2 + 1.5<br>3.0 + 3.0 + 3.6
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|bbscp3=850
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|bbscp5=1050
|bbscp6=1150
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|bbssell=2000
|bbsselllv=500
|bbssellabi=1000
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|dddimage=Ars Arcanum KH3D.gif
|ddddesc=Unleash a blinding flurry of attacks.
|dddel1={{AT|att}} Physical
|dddpow1=0.5
|dddreac1=1
|dddgrd1=▲
|dddatk2=Final hit
|dddel2={{AT|att}} Physical
|dddpow2=1.5
|dddreac2=2
|dddgrd2=▲
|dddreload=36
|dddbonus=Strength +4
|dddsell=1200
|kh3name=Ars Arcanum
|kh3image=Ars Arcanum KHIII.gif
|kh3desc=Ravage the enemy with a devastating flurry of attacks. Continue pressing {{button|x|12px}} when prompted to perform additional attacks.
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|kh3pow1=0.8(x6) + 1.2
|kh3form1=0
|kh3reac1=1(x7)
|kh3rev1=0
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|kh3rev3=0
|kh3grd3=O
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|uximage=Ars Arcanum KHUX.gif
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|uxur1a=Upright
|uxtar1a=Single
|uxgauge1a=2
|uxdmg1a='''7★:''' x9.73 - 11.35
|uxdesc1a='''7★:''' Deals 13 hits. Inflicts more damage the higher your HP.
|uxname2=Ars Arcanum EX
|uxkana2=ラストアルカナム改
|uxromaji2=Rasuto Arukanamu Kai
|uxjpname2=Last Arcanum Revision
|uxpsm2a=Power
|uxur2a=Reversed
|uxtar2a=Single
|uxgauge2a=4
|uxdmg2a='''7★:''' x11.84 - 12.50<br>'''SN++:''' x14.80- 17.62
|uxdesc2a='''7★:''' Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: ↑ R-STR & P-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.<br>'''SN++:''' 13 hits that ignores target's attributes. 1 turn: P-Medal STR +10000, self [↑ R- & P-STR 15], target [↓ R-DEF 15], SAB +220%. Count +1. Damage+: Higher slot number. Pierces DEF Boost 30%.
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|uxur2b=Reversed
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|uxdesc2b='''7★:''' Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: ↑ R-STR & S-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.
|uxpsm2c=Magic
|uxur2c=Reversed
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|uxdesc2c='''7★:''' Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: ↑ R-STR & M-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the higher the slot number.
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|drimage=Ars Arcanum KHDR.gif
|drdesc=A powerful physical attack.
|drcol1=Light Red
|drtype1=Physical
|drel1=Non-element
|drpow1=20 - 60
|drcol2=Dark Red
|drpow2=20 - 70
|drcol3=Light Blue
|drpow3=15 - 55
}}
'''Ars Arcanum''', translated as '''Final Arcana''' in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and '''Last Arcanum''' in ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'', is a technique introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It allows the user to attack enemies with a flurry of powerful attacks, typically thirteen in number.

==Mechanics==
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', Ars Arcanum is a [[Special Ability]] that Sora can use while on the ground against a target at close range. It lets Sora unleash a flurry of up to thirteen slashes. Sora is invulnerable during the technique. Selecting the {{nihongo|'''Arcanum'''|アルカナム|Arukanamu}} command from the last command bar executes the initial attack, an additional five attacks can be added by selecting the {{nihongo|'''Bash'''|ブレイク|Bureiku|lit. "Break"}} command each time it becomes available, and the final, more powerful finishing strike is executed by selecting the {{nihongo|'''Finish'''<ref name="finis"/>|ジ・エンド|Ji Endo|lit. "The End"}} command when it appears. The final hit of "Arcanum", as well as those of "Bash" and "Finis", can land [[critical hit]]s. In the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' release of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'', the initial Arcanum command, the Bash followups, and the finisher are all implemented as [[Reaction Commands]], but Bash and Finish do not provide invulnerability. Ars Arcanum costs 4 {{AP}} to equip and 3 [[MP]] to use.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Ars Arcanum is an [[attack sleight]] that delivers eight powerful blows, followed by a forward somersaulting slash. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', it follows the original version more closely and is harder to interrupt, and five additional strikes can be added by pressing {{button|t}} when prompted, but pressing the button at the wrong time cancels the combo. Due to how fast Sora is pulled to the target when using Ars Arcanum, it can be used with some effectiveness at nearly any range - Sora will almost certainly reach the target within the first few strikes.

In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Final Arcana is a [[limit]] that is exclusive to [["Master" Genie]]. The limit begins with '''Arcana''', in which Sora and Genie clutch arms and whirl around in large circles. Afterwards, '''Bash''' causes Genie to transform into a large head that spins around, while shooting magical bullets. 

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', Last Arcanum is also an [[action ability]] exclusive to [[Limit Form]]. It is a [[limit]] that is equipped by default and costs 75 MP to use. It is automatically assigned to {{button|t}} in the shortcuts menu. On activation, Sora performs the initial seven-hit combo, and up to five more strikes can be executed through the '''{{a|Bash}}''' [[Reaction Command]]. Afterwards, the Reaction Command is replaced with '''{{a|The End}}''' to perform the final attack. Sora is invulnerable during the initial seven-hit combo.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', Ars Arcanum is an Ultimate {{c|attack command|bbs}} exclusive to [[Ventus]] that takes up two slots, has a maximum level of 6, has a normal reload time of 25 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 6%. If used in midair, he will return to the ground before performing the combo. This version of Ars Arcanum deals the most hits of all its appearances.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Ars Arcanum is an {{c|attack command|ddd}} exclusive to Sora that uses two slots in the Command Deck and has a reload time of 36 seconds. It grants +4 to [[Strength]] when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe. Unlike prior incarnations, this version of the attack no longer requires button prompts for the whole combo, and can also be used in midair.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'', Ars Arcanum is a [[special attack]] that targets a single enemy. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage the higher {{c|Player|KHχ}}'s [[HP]].
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Ars Arcanum EX is a special attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It raises the target's countdown by 1, and inflicts more damage in a higher slot number. Ars Arcanum EX +7 ignores the target's attribute, and has a 30% chance to ignore the target's Defense Boost.
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Ars Arcanum is the third-level Finish command for [[Second Form]]. Similar to ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', this version of Ars Arcanum can be used in the air, but has animations reminiscent of its previous incarnations. Sora begins with the initial seven slashes before the '''{{a|Bash}}''' command appears allowing for five more hits. Upon pressing '''{{a|Finish}}''', Sora performs a series of weaker hits bringing the enemy slightly higher into the air before following up with a final blow that slams his foe towards the ground. The last hit from '''{{a|Finish}}''' does greater damage when performed in the air due to the resulting shockwave. Sora remains invulnerable during the attack's duration.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]'', Ars Arcanum is a physical {{c|ability|dr}} that deals non-element damage.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]'', Ars Arcanum is an Ability used by Sora. It is triggered when activating an Ability Crystal against a grounded foe, and consists of Sora performing multiple horizontal slashes before slashing upwards and slamming the Keyblade down on a foe, vanquishing it. During the final battle against [[Master Xehanort]], Sora has Ars Arcanum as an Ability that may trigger when activating an Ability Crystal. As in ''Kingdom Hearts III'', Sora performs multiple weak hits while rising into the air before finishing with a ground slam.

==Learning Ars Arcanum==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
*[[Sora]] learns Ars Arcanum after defeating [[Captain Hook]] in [[Neverland]].

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*Sora can learn Ars Arcanum when he reaches level 37{{KHCoM}}.
*Sora can learn Ars Arcanum when he reaches level 42{{ReCoM}}.

===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*[["Master" Genie]] has Final Arcana as his Limit.

===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
*"Master" Genie has Final Arcana as his Limit.
*[[Limit Form]] has Last Arcanum as a Limit ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*Ventus can create Ars Arcanum through [[Command Meld]]ing.

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*Sora can obtain Ars Arcanum from a chest at the [[Contorted City]].
*Sora or Riku can purchase Ars Arcanum from the [[Lord Kyroo]] [[Ability Link]] for 10 LP.
*Sora or Riku can purchase Ars Arcanum from the [[Skelterwild]] Ability Link for 400 LP.

===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
*Ars Arcanum +2 is the special attack for medals {{medal|KH Cloud|256}} and {{medal|KH II Leon B|294}}.
*Ars Arcanum +3 is the special attack for medals {{medal|KH Cloud|257}} and {{medal|KH II Leon B|295}}.
*Ars Arcanum +4 is the special attack for medals {{medal|KH Cloud|258}} and {{medal|KH II Leon B|296}}.
*Ars Arcanum +5 is the special attack for medals {{medal|KH Cloud|259}} and {{medal|KH II Leon B|297}}.

*Ars Arcanum EX +5 is the special attack for medals {{medal|Toon Riku|805}}, {{medal|Toon Roxas|806}}, and {{medal|Toon Xion|807}}.
*Ars Arcanum EX +6 is the special attack for medals {{medal|Toon Riku|1363}}, {{medal|Toon Roxas|1364}}, and {{medal|Toon Xion|1365}}.
*Ars Arcanum EX +7 is the special attack for medal {{medal|SN++ - Toon Riku|1363}}.

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*[[Second Form]] has Ars Arcanum as its third-level finisher.

===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''===
*The {{DRCard|Key Scene #1}} card has Ars Arcanum as its ability.
*The {{DRCard|Riku Replica}} card has Ars Arcanum as its ability.
*The {{DRCard|Key Art #4}} card has Ars Arcanum as its ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
*Ars Arcanum can be triggered by activating an ability crystal as Team Classic.

==Recipes==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
Ars Arcanum is an Ultimate-class Attack Command that can be melded through nine different recipes, listed in the [[Giga Attack Recipe]].
{{CommandMeld
|v1=*|c1a=Aerial Slam|lv1a=4|c1b=Blitz|lv1b=4|type1=N
|v2=*|c2a=Aerora|lv2a=3|c2b=Fire Strike|lv2b=3|rate2=10%|type2=I
|v3=*|c3a=Quick Blitz|lv3a=3|c3b=Slot Edge|lv3b=3|rate3=10%|type3=H
|v4=*|c4a=Quick Blitz|lv4a=2|c4b=Blizzard|lv4b=2|rate4=5%|type4=F
|v5=*|c5a=Quick Blitz|lv5a=2|c5b=Blizzara|lv5b=2|rate5=5%|type5=J
|v6=*|c6a=Cura|lv6a=2|c6b=Blizzard Edge|lv6b=2|rate6=5%|type6=F
|v7=*|c7a=Cura|lv7a=2|c7b=Poison Edge|lv7b=2|rate7=5%|type7=L
|v8=*|c8a=Sliding Dash|lv8a=2|c8b=Blizzard|lv8b=2|rate8=5%|type8=B
|v9=*|c9a=Sliding Dash|lv9a=2|c9b=Blizzara|lv9b=2|rate9=5%|type9=F
}}

==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Although Ars Arcanum cannot be performed by any playable character, {{ns|Game|Xion}} can perform a modified version of Ars Arcanum in her third form.<!-- It is a four-hit combo, the third being a spinning attack which allows Xion to hone in on her opponent extremely quickly.-->

===''Final Fantasy Record Keeper''===
[[File:Ars Arcanum Icon FFRK.png|right|80px]]
Ars Arcanum appears in ''{{ff|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}'' as one of Sora's Soul Breaks, learned through the [[Metal Chocobo]] (KH) Keyblade. It allows him to deliver eight physical fire, lightning, and ice attacks to an enemy, temporarily raise his Attack a moderate amount and Defense a small amount, and gain Haste and Burst Mode. While in Burst Mode, he gains access to the '''Arcanum''' and '''Break''' attacks.

==Origin==
Ars Arcanum gets its name from the Latin ''ars'' meaning 'technique', 'skill' or 'art' and ''arcanum'' meaning 'secret'. Its Japanese name is "Last Arcanum", meaning "Last Secret".

==Notes and references==
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==See also==
*[[Final Arcana]]
*[[Ars Solum]]
*[[Dark Arcanum]]
*[[Sono Arcanum]]
*[[Rosea Arcanum]]
*[[Dual Arcanum]]
*[[Flame Arcanum]]
[[fr:Arcanes]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Attack commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Attack commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts χ special attacks]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Union χ special attacks]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts III abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Dark Road abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory abilities]]