Editing Ars Solum

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|romaji=Soro Arukanamu
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|bbsimage=Ars Solum KHBBS.gif
|bbsdesc=Assail enemies with a ferocious string of blows. Press {{Button|Triangle}} at the end to tack on a few extra hits for good measure.
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|bbspow2b=1.25<br>1.25 + 1.85 + 2.05 + 2.05<br>1.25 + 3.05 + 3.05
|bbspow2c=1.3<br>1.3 + 1.9 + 2.1 + 2.1<br>1.3 + 3.1 + 3.1
|bbspow2d=1.35<br>1.35 + 1.95 + 2.15 + 2.15<br>1.35 + 3.15 + 3.15
|bbspow2e=1.4<br>1.4 + 2.0 + 2.2 + 2.2<br>1.4 + 3.2 + 3.2
|bbspow2f=1.45<br>1.45 + 2.05 + 2.25 + 2.25<br>1.45 + 3.25 + 3.25
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|bbscp4=950
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|bbscp6=1150
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|uximage=Ars Solum KHUX.gif
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|uxur1a=Upright
|uxdesc1a='''7★:''' Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: ↑ U-STR by 3, M-STR by 2.<br>'''SN+:''' Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: ↑ U- & M-STR 10, ↓ target's M-DEF 10. 15% chance to ignore target's Defense Boost.
|uxdmg1a=x11.05
|uxtar1a=All
|uxgauge1a=2
|uxname2=Ars Solum EX
|uxkana2=ソロアルカナム改
|uxromaji2=Soro Arukanamu Kai
|uxjpname2=Solo Arcanum Revision
|uxpsm2a=Power
|uxur2a=Upright
|uxdesc2a='''7★:''' Deals 13 hits. 1 turn: P-Medal STR +10000, self [↑ STR, U- & P-STR 15], target [↓ DEF, U- & P-DEF 15], SP ATK B +220%. Count ±0.
|uxdmg2a=x22.80
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|uxgauge2a=3
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|uxromajit2=Soro Arukanamu 2
|uxjpnamet2=Solo Arcanum 2
|uximaget2=Ars Solum II KHUX.gif
|uxpsm1at2=Power
|uxur1at2=Upright
|uxdesc1at2='''7★:''' Deals 4 hits. 1 turn: ↑ U-STR by 3, SP ATK bonus +30%. Damage+: 1 enemy or 0 parts left.
|uxdmg1at2=x9.18 - 13.48
|uxtar1at2=All
|uxgauge1at2=3
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'''Ars Solum''' is a technique introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. It allows the user to assail enemies with a ferocious multi-hit combo that leaves petals of darkness in its wake.

==Mechanics==
In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ars Solum is an Ultimate {{c|attack command|bbs}} exclusive to Terra. It takes up two slots, has a maximum level of 6, a normal reload time of 25 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 6% per hit. When using Ars Solum, he can add three additional hits by pressing {{Button|t}} successfully when the on-screen prompts appear.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Ars Solum is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. It deals extremely powerful hits. Ars Solum +7 has a 15% chance to ignore the target's Defense Boost.
{{UXdmg|dmg6=2.54||snrar=SN<br>SN+|dmgsn=11.05|in2=0.08|hit6=13|tar=All|playbuff={{UXBuff|M-STR|+2}}|buffdur=1 turn|playbuff1b={{UXBuff|M-STR|+2}}<br>{{UXBuff|U-STR|+3}}|playbuff1c={{UXBuff|M-STR|+10}}<br>{{UXBuff|U-STR|+10}}|tarbuff3={{UXBuff|M-DEF|-10}}}}
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{{Nihongo|'''Ars Solum II'''|ソロアルカナム2|Soro Arukanamu 2|lit. "Solo Arcanum 2"}} is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage with 1 enemy left (including raid boss parts).
Ars Solum II +6 additionally raises Player's Upright-based strength by 3 tiers for 1 turn.
{{UXdmg|name=Ars Solum II|dmg6a=3.82|dmg6b=5.42|in2=0.04|hit6=4|tar=All|playbuff={{UXBuff|SAB|+30%}}|buffdur=1 turn|playbuff1b={{UXBuff|U-STR|+3}}<br>{{UXBuff|SAB|+30%}}}}
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{{Nihongo|'''Ars Solum EX'''|ソロアルカナム改|Soro Arukanamu Kai|lit. "Solo Arcanum Revision"}} is a special attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform. It ignores the target's countdown.
{{UXdmg|name=Ars Solum EX+|7only=*|dmg70=22.80|hit7=13|playbuff={{UXBuff|P-Medal STR|+10000}}<br>{{UXBuff|STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|P-STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|U-STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|SAB|+220%}}|tarbuff={{UXBuff|DEF|-15}}<br>{{UXBuff|P-DEF|-15}}<br>{{UXBuff|U-DEF|-15}}|buffdur=1 turn}}
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==Learning Ars Solum==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*[[Terra]] can obtain Ars Solum from a chest in [[Skull Rock: Cavern]].
*Terra can create Ars Solum through [[Command Meld]]ing.

===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
*Ars Solum +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Illustrated Terra A|460}}.
*Ars Solum +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Illustrated Terra A|1165}}.
*Ars Solum +7 is the special attack for medal {{medal|SN - Illustrated Terra|1165}}.
*Ars Solum +7 is the special attack for medal {{medal|SN+ - Illustrated Terra|1165}}.

*Ars Solum II +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|HD Terra|ex=*|976}}.
*Ars Solum II +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|HD Terra|ex=*|1409}}.

*Ars Solum EX +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|SN++ - Illus. KH III Terra|1876}}.

==Recipes==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
Ars Solum is a Ultimate-class Attack Command that can be melded through seven different recipes, listed in the [[Giga Attack Recipe]].
*The first recipe can only be melded by Terra, and is a {{meldtype|C}} recipe that has a 5% chance of transforming from [[Thunder Surge]].
**[[Confusion Strike]] (LV3) + [[Thundara]] (LV3)
*The second recipe can only be melded by Terra, and is a {{meldtype|M}} recipe that has a 20% chance of transforming from [[Chaos Blade]].
**[[Sonic Blade]] (LV5) + [[Dark Haze]] (LV4)
*The third recipe can only be melded by Terra, and is a {{meldtype|M}} recipe that has a 20% chance of transforming from [[Zantetsuken]].
**[[Stopga]] (LV4) + [[Dark Haze]] (LV4)
*The fourth recipe can only be melded by Terra, and is a {{meldtype|N}} recipe that has a 20% chance of transforming from [[Zantetsuken]].
**[[Stopga]] (LV4) + [[Sonic Blade]] (LV5)
*The fifth recipe can only be melded by Terra, and is a {{meldtype|G}} recipe that has a 5% chance of transforming from [[Stun Edge]].
**[[Thundara]] (LV3) + [[Strike Raid]] (LV3)
*The sixth recipe can only be melded by Terra, and is a {{meldtype|K}} recipe that has a 5% chance of transforming from [[Stun Edge]].
**[[Thunder]] (LV2) + [[Sliding Dash]] (LV2)
*The seventh recipe can only be melded by Terra, and is a {{meldtype|G}} recipe that has a 5% chance of transforming from [[Stun Edge]].
**[[Thunder]] (LV2) + [[Strike Raid]] (LV2)

==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[Terra-Xehanort]] can perform Ars Solum during his [[Game:Terra-Xehanort|boss battle]]. The speed of the finisher is greatly increased through the power of darkness but lands only three hits, and every strike except for the final one stuns the target. The version used in the second fight in the Final Episode has Terra-Xehanort start the combo without readying himself.

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Terra-Xehanort can perform Ars Solum in his boss battle. This version consists of seven hits, with the sixth hit breaking guards. He can stop the attack if the first four hits miss.

===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
Terra-Xehanort's data can perform two variations of Ars Solum. The first variant, a 12-hit combo, has him teleporting and performing the first three blows before teleporting again to perform the first three blows. Then after the second teleport, he performs the first three blows and two more blows before teleporting for the finishing blow. Whenever he teleports, his Keyblade glows red from the power of darkness and the first slash of the attack is unblockable. The second variation starts with him charging up and coating himself in a red aura of darkness. Then he teleports and performs the first three slashes, teleports and performs two slashes, teleports and performs a single slash and then performs the teleporting finisher twice. Then he charges up and coats himself in a red aura of darkness again, teleports and performs the first three blows, and teleports and performs three blows before teleporting for the last finisher. Each swing except the second to last is unblockable.

==Etymology==
The ability's Japanese name, "Solo Arcanum", translates to "Only Secret" in Latin. Its English name is a pun on the Japanese name and "Ars Arcanum" (Latin for "Secret Technique"). As such, it is meant to mean "First Technique". "Solum" can also be read as "ground" or "earth" in Latin, playing on Terra's own name; as such, "Ars Solum" can be read as "Earth Technique".

==See also==
*[[Ars Arcanum]]
*[[Final Arcana]]
*[[Dark Arcanum]]
*[[Sono Arcanum]]
*[[Rosea Arcanum]]
*[[Dual Arcanum]]
*[[Flame Arcanum]]
[[fr:Ars Solum]]
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[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Union χ special attacks]]