Editing Game:Master Xehanort

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{{Character
 |name=Master Xehanort
 |katakana=マスター・ゼアノート
 |romaji=Masutā Zeanōto
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 |KH3rev=6
 |KH3att=—
 |KH3dam=24
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}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|Armored}}
{{Character
 |name=Armored Xehanort
 |katakana=アーマー・ゼアノート
 |romaji=Āmā Zeanōto
 |jpname=Armor Xehanort
 |image=[[File:Keyblade Armor (Xehanort) KHIII.png|350x400px]]
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 |KH3battlename=Critical Crossroad 
}}
{{tab|c}}{{tab|Data Rematch}}
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 |name=Master Xehanort's Recreated Data
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 |KH3dam=13
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{{tab|c}}{{tab|c}}
'''[[Master Xehanort]]''' appears as a boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. In [[Terra]]'s story, he is fought twice in a row. The first fight is against both Master Xehanort and [[Vanitas]], but the fight is ended prematurely, and the second fight is the penultimate fight of Terra's story: a one-on-one duel between Terra and Master Xehanort.

Master Xehanort serves as the final boss of ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', where he is fought by Sora and the party in [[Scala ad Caelum]]. He is fought twice in a row. The first fight is against him in his armored form and the second fight is against him while he wields the legendary [[χ-blade]]. A data replica of him is also a optional boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind]]''.

Master Xehanort serves as the final boss of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]'', a memory created from within [[Kairi]]'s [[heart]], where he is fought by Sora.

==Strategy==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
====First Battle====
Terra will fight both Master Xehanort and {{ns|Game|Vanitas}} two-on-one. Vanitas should be the primary target as Xehanort will mostly dodge and keep a distance from Terra. Xehanort isn't very difficult and after sustaining minor damage, the battle will end. On the PS4 version, Vanitas's HP has to be fully depleted in order to end the battle.

====Second Battle====
[[File:Versus Master Xehanort KHBBS.png|thumb|right|Master Xehanort battles Terra within the Keyblade Graveyard.]]
The second battle is the true battle against Master Xehanort. Like the previous battle, Xehanort will keep a distance, but now has access to wide-ranged magic spells. All of his attacks, including magic-based ones, can be dodged with the right timing. [[Cure]] commands and [[Shotlock]]s ease this battle significantly.
{{Atk-o|BBS|*}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''4-part Combo'''|４連コンボ|<br>4-ren Konbo}}
|(slash)
|Physical
|—
|0.5 (3 times)
|O
|Quickly slashes three times, then either thrusts or shoots an ice block. Sometimes Xehanort will warp closer before attacking.
|
|(thrust)
|Physical
|—
|1.0
|O
|(ice block)
|Blizzard
|—
|1.0
|△
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Blizzaga Shot'''|ブリザガ弾|<br>Burizaga-dan}}
|Blizzard
|—
|1.5 (3 times)
|△
|Fires ice bullets in three directions.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Thundaga'''|サンダガ|<br>Sandaga}}
|Thunder
|—
|1.5 (per hit)
|△
|Summons powerful lightning around the opponent.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Rising Ground'''|ライジンググランド|<br>Raijingu Gurando}}
|Neutral
|—
|1.5
|X
|Instantly raises the ground beneath the opponent's feet.
|Only used in the second battle.
}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Blade Tornado'''|ブレードトルネード|<br>Burēdo Torunēdo}}
|Neutral
|—
|0.5 (per hit)
|X
|Summon a bunch of Keyblades to attack the opponent.
|Only used in the second battle.
}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Ultima Freeze'''|アルテマフリーズ|<br>Arutema Furīzu}}
|(grab)
|Neutral
|—
|1.0
|X
|Warps above the opponent, grabs them with his right hand, pushes them down, then hits them with cold air from his left hand. Repeatedly press the {{button|x}} button while being pushed down to escape before being hit by the cold air.
|Only used in the second battle. Generally after a 4-part Combo.
|(cold air)
|Blizzard
|—
|2.5
|—
}}
{{Atk-c}}

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
=====Armored Xehanort=====
[[File:Versus Armored Xehanort 1 KHIII.png|thumb|right|Armored Xehanort battles Sora, Donald and Goofy within Scala ad Caelum.]]
[[Sora]] should have several [[Elixir]]s equipped, with [[Curaga]] set as a shortcut. Stocking a [[Kupo Coin]] is also helpful, but beware of its price. The [[Ultima Weapon]] will be the most efficient Keyblade to have equipped, but [[Hero's Origin]], [[Shooting Star]], [[Crystal Snow]], [[Hunny Spout]], and [[Wheel of Fate]] are also useful for their Formchanges. Xehanort's Flare attacks are all neutral-element, unlike their looks, instead of fire.

After the [[Replica Xehanort]]s are defeated, Master Xehanort absorbs them and dons his new [[Keyblade Armor]], then reshapes the plaza into a closed chamber to initiate the beginning phase. Keeping track of Xehanort's position can be difficult due to his speed and the size of the arena. [[Airstep]]ping can be used to stay close to Xehanort, but can sometimes result in accidentally leaping to one of the flagpoles dotting the arena. Speedy or homing attacks such as [[Flare Force]], [[Double Arrowguns]], [[Hunny Blasters]], [[Highwind]], and [[Blizzard Blades]] will be useful for dealing damage, while the defensive [[Counter Shield]] can be used for its [[Wrathful Fist]] reprisal. 

When reduced to 75% of his HP, Xehanort starts using Heavenly Pillar, damaging the arena, and removing all flagpoles. After dodging the scattered flame pillars, Sora should stay behind one of the houses at the bottom of the arena to avoid the Flare Shots, and parry the incoming Continuous Attacks, telegraphed by a sound or visual cue from Xehanort. Once the attack launches Sora into the air a second time, he should stand on a high ground, evade the Siege Flare, and, once the attack is over, perform a Diving Strike on the now vulnerable Xehanort.

After getting his health down to 50%, Xehanort will move the battle underwater, initiating the middle phase. Sora cannot use Formchanges, Team Attacks, Link Summons, Shotlocks, or reprisals. He should then wait until Xehanort's combos end before responding with a combo. Regarding avoiding Xehanort's Flare attack, Sora should use the projectile attacks of his combo once, and slide the moment before the explosion happens.

Finally, after reducing his health down to 25%, Xehanort will move the battle to the stormy skies above the flooded town in ruins, initiating the closing phase. Sora will be alone during this phase, and consequently [[Donald Duck]] and [[Goofy]] cannot heal or support him. Sora should focus on dodging Xehanort's attacks during Heavenly Pillar, counterattacking his Continuous Attacks while evading his Face Claw which usually comes right after an attack, and healing when necessary. If Sora gets hit by a delayed charge attack, he should then delay his Block to prevent the next incoming charge.
{{Atk-o|KH3|*}}
{{atk-m|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Attack'''|連続攻撃|<br>Renzoku Kōgeki}}
|(vertical swing)<!--縦振り-->
|Physical
|—
|1.0
|△
|2
|Unleashes a specific series from among five types of attacks (see below).<!--5種類の攻撃のうちいくつかを、特定の流れでくり出す(攻撃の流れは下の表を参照)-->
<div style{{=}}"text-align:left">
;Opening phase
*Vertical > Horizontal > Vertical > Rising > Knock Down<!--この直後には、ほぼ確実に「たたき落とし」を使う-->
*Charging x1-3 > Vertical > Horizontal > Spinning
*Spinning x2
;Middle phase
*Horizontal > Vertical > Spinning
*Charging > Vertical > Horizontal
;Closing phase
*Vertical > Horizontal > Vertical > Rising > Face Claw<!--この直後には、ほぼ確実に「フェイスクロー」を使う-->
*Vertical > Horizontal > Spinning > Rising
*Charging x3 > Vertical > Horizontal > Spinning
*Charging x3
*Charging x6
</div>
|Telegraphed by the Keyblade glowing gold. During the closing phase, Xehanort will teleport around between each charging thrust. When repeated three times, there's a delay between each charge, but when repeated six times, he repeats the charges with no delay.
|(horizontal swing)<!--横振り-->
|Physical
|—
|1.0
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
|(horizontal spinning swing)<!--横回転振り-->
|Physical
|—
|0.5 (per hit)<br>1.0 (final spin)
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
|(charging thrust)<!--突進突き-->
|Physical
|—
|0.5 or 1.0
|△ (O when repeated x3){{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}<!--この動作を3回くり返すときは「O」、それ以外は「△」-->
|2
|(rising thrust)<!--上昇突き-->
|Physical
|—
|1.5
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Knock Down'''|たたき落とし|<br>Tataki Otoshi}}
|Physical
|—
|1.5
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
|Warps near the opponent and performs a downswing with his Keyblade, then knocks them down.<!--相手のそばにワープして武器を振り下ろし、下へたたき沙とす-->
|Can be used as a separate attack or as part of Continuous Attack (see above). 
}}
{{atk-m|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Face Claw'''|フェイスクロー|<br>Feisu Kurō}}
|(grab)<!--つかみ-->
|—
|—
|—
|X
|—
|Warps to grab at the opponent, and if he catches them, throws them down so they crash into the ground.<!--ワープして相手につかみかかり、つかんだら下に投げて地面に激突させる-->
|Used in the closing phase, notably after a Continuous Attack (see above). Telegraphed by Xehanort's hand glowing blue.
|(crash)<!--激突-->
|Physical
|—
|2.0<ref>Cannot drop Sora's HP below 1.</ref>
|X
|—
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''[[Flare]]'''|フレア|<br>Furea}}
|Neutral
|—
|1.0
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|—
|Converges flames on the opponent's position. The flames explode after drawing in the opponent.<!--相手の位置に炎を集める。炎は相手を引き寄せたあと爆発する-->
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Siege Flare'''|囲みフレア|<br>Kakomi Furea}}
|Neutral
|—
|— (1.0 for everyone but Sora)
|X
|—
|Generates eight green fireballs surrounding Sora. The fireballs revolve around Sora, then converge and explode, warping him to Armored Xehanort if he's hit.<!--8つの緑色の火球を、ソラの周囲に出現させる。火球はソラのまわりをまわってから集まって爆発し、爆発がソラに当たるとアーマー・ゼアノートのそばへワープさせる-->
|Used during the opening and closing phases if Sora is far from Xehanort. Leaves Sora wide open to further attacks when caught, though he still has a small chance to guard the next attack within a narrow window.
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Flare Shot'''|フレアショット|<br>Furea Shotto}}
|Neutral
|—
|0.35 (per hit)
|△
|—
|Shoots fireballs in a scatter formation.<!--火球を前方へバラまくように放つ-->
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Flare Pillar'''|フレアピラー|<br>Furea Pirā}}
|Neutral
|—
|1.5
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|—
|Generates a slender pillar of light, then erects a pillar of fire at its position.<!--細い光の柱を発生させ、そこに火柱を立てる-->
|
}}
{{atk-m|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Flare Tornado'''|フレアトルネード|<br>Furea Torunēdo}}
|(fire pillar)<!--火柱-->
|Neutral
|—
|1.5 (per hit)
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|—
|Erects four pillars of fire revolving around the opponent, performs Continuous Attacks twice using his Keyblade, converges and fuses the pillars of fire into a tornado of flame, then fires three volleys of fireballs.<!--
以下の順番で攻撃する
①相手の周囲をまわる4本の火柱を立てる
②武器による連続攻撃(※3)を2回仕掛ける
③火柱を集めて合体させ、炎の竜巻に変える
④火球を並べて放つことを3回くり返す
-->
|Used below 40% HP during the underwater phase. Xehanort first goes to the center of the arena before summoning the four pillars, and disappears when they converge until the end of the attack. Attacking Xehanort between two Continuous Attacks may result in skipping right into the converging pillars phase.
|(tornado)<!--竜巻-->
|Neutral
|—
|1.0 (per hit)
|△
|—
|(fireball)<!--火球-->
|Neutral
|—
|0.35 (per hit)
|△
|—
}}
{{atk-m|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Heavenly Pillar'''|ヘヴンリーピラー|<br>Hevunrī Pirā}}
|(gigantic fire pillar)<!--巨大火柱-->
|Neutral
|—
|1.5 (per hit)
|X
|—
|Erects a gigantic pillar of fire at the center of the plaza, damaging the surroundings, erects pillars of fire several other places similar to Flare Pillar, spreads fireballs similar to Flare Shot several times in a row, and Continuous Attack and rinse and repeat. After a while, erases the gigantic pillar of fire and draws the opponent to the center of the plaza while engulfing his body in flames, using Siege Flare if they are far away,<!--このとき、相手が遠くにいたら『囲みフレア」も使う--> then detonates a big bang (which also sprays rubble in the closing phase) after either enough time has passed or Sora is within range.
<!--
以下の順番で攻撃する
①広場の中央に巨大な火柱を立てる
②ところどころに火柱を立てる
③火球を前方にバラまいたり武器による連続攻撃(※3)を仕掛けたりする
④巨大な火柱を消して、広場の中央で身体を炎に包みつつ相手を引き寄せる(※4)
⑤大爆発を起こす(終盤戦ではガレキも飛ばす)
-->
|Used during the opening phase when below 75% HP and at the start of the closing phase.<br>During the opening phase, this attack removes the flagpoles scattered across the arena. The attack will launch the opponents into the air twice: once at the start, and a second time near the end of the first part of the attack. The first pillar is always placed at Sora's position. Xehanort will hide within the central pillar, only emerging to perform Continuous Attacks. After using this attack, Xehanort will be vulnerable for a short period. 
|(fire pillar)<!--火柱-->
|Neutral
|—
|1.5 (per hit)
|△
|—
|(fireball)<!--火球-->
|Neutral
|—
|0.35 (per hit)
|△
|—
|(flames)<!--炎-->
|Neutral
|—
|0.1 (per hit)
|X
|—
|(big bang)<!--大爆発-->
|Neutral
|—
|2.0
|X
|—
|(rubble)<!--ガレキ-->
|Neutral
|—
|0.1 (per hit)
|△
|—
}}
{{Atk-c|note=Armored Xehanort starts the middle underwater phase when reduced to 50% HP, and the closing phase when reduced to 25% HP.<br>The Deadly Blow EZ Code can only reduce Xehanort's HP to 1 unless if at the closing phase, and his HP will be restored to 50% or 25% at the start of each respective phase.}}

=====Final Battle=====
[[File:Versus Master Xehanort 1 KHIII.png|thumb|right|Master Xehanort battles Sora, Donald and Goofy within Scala ad Caelum.]]
With his armor destroyed, Xehanort flees to the top of the tower with Sora and the party in pursuit. Cornered, Xehanort summons the χ-blade and engages the party in one grand final battle. Like the previous battle, Sora should equip [[Elixir]]s and a [[Kupo Coin]] for healing (if not used up yet), and the [[Ultima Weapon]] if possible for offense.

Armed with the legendary χ-blade, Xehanort has an arsenal of powerful attacks at his disposal. Sora should focus on defense, as Knock Down will prevent him from landing attacks easily. Sora should also be close to Xehanort as much as possibly to prepare for Call Calamity. While Xehanort uses it occasionally, it is his most dangerous attack and even getting hit by Blizzaza can cause devastating damage to Sora. It comes out fast and if Sora is too far when Xehanort throws the χ-blade, it will halt in front of him and activate the -za spell sequence immediately meaning Sora has no choice but to withstand it. The only way to avoid this is to stay very close to Xehanort to properly block the χ-blade throw. Successfully blocking the attack allows for Sora to follow up with a reprisal. Reprisals such [[Counter Blast]] and [[Wrathful Flurry]] are useful for injecting damage, as well as speedy Formchanges like {{c|Highwind|Formchange}}, [[Blizzard Blades]], [[Twin Yo-Yos]], and [[Nano Arms]], or homing techniques like [[Flare Force]].

After losing half of his HP, or seven and a half health bars, Xehanort will initiate the second phase of the battle by summoning [[Kingdom Hearts]], then immediately launch into Dark Shooting. Sora can Airstep to get close to Xehanort and chain Blocks and reprisals with as many projectiles as possible to keep dealing damage. Xehanort will continue employing his earlier techniques, although his Continuous Attack has now a different pattern where he occasionally attacks Donald or Goofy.

After being reduced to 25% HP, or depleting four more of his health bars, Xehanort will initiate Ascension, and use the power of Kingdom Hearts to steal Sora's [[light]], forcing him into a version of [[Rage Form]] that cannot terminate or use [[Riskcharge]]. In order to return to normal, Sora must attack Xehanort to force him to drop orbs of light which both fill the Situation Gauge and restore HP. During this portion, Xehanort cannot be directly damaged, but will continue to use his enhanced attacks. After filling the Situation Gauge, Sora can use [[Return to the Light]] to attack Xehanort and revert back to normal. Xehanort will respond with XIII Combo then continue attacking as normal. During XIII Combo, Xehanort will send several shadowy clones to attack Sora before shooting an unblockable laser beam. Sora must block the shadows first and dodge just as a laser comes out. I-frames from the reprisals can help as well but during the final part of the barrage, Xehanort will shoot 4 beams before following up with one one larger beam so Sora has no choice but to dodge in that order. Reducing Xehanort's HP with 1 during Return to the Light allows Sora to skip XIII Combo and use Last Ray right away. The same applies if he manages to reduce Xehanort's HP to 1 quickly after starting the second phase, skipping additionally Ascension. If enough time passes{{?}} without using Last Ray, Xehanort will initiate Ascension again.

Once Xehanort is down to 1 HP, Sora can use [[Last Ray]]<!-- where Sora will fire a beam of light from his Keyblade-->. However, Xehanort quickly counters and retaliates with a beam of [[darkness]] that seemingly kills Sora (displayed as reduced to 1 HP). Sora can then use [[Trinity]]<!--where Sora calls on Donald and Goofy and the trio combine their powers to fire a beam of light that overpowers Xehanort's beam, piercing the [[Keyblade Master]] and-->, ending the fight.
{{-}}
{{Atk-o|KH3|*}}
{{atk-m|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Attack'''|連続攻撃|<br>Renzoku Kōgeki}}
|(vertical swing)<!--縦振り-->
|Physical
|—
|0.5{{note|1.5 when emitting halos}}
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
|Unleashes a specific series of four types of attacks while holding the χ-blade (see below). While Ascension is active, the χ-blade will also release halos that deal dark damage.<!--武器を使った4種類の攻撃を、特定の流れでくり出す(下の表を参照)。 ー部の流れでは、武器から光輪も放つ--><!--これらの流れのときのみ、武器から光輪も放つ-->
<div style{{=}}"text-align:left">
;At all times
*Vertical > Horizontal > Diagonal > Upswing > Knock Down<!--この直後には、ほぼ確実に「たたき落とし」を使う-->
*Diagonal > Upswing > Diagonal > Upswing
*Vertical > Horizontal > Diagonal
*Upswing > Knock Down
;Second half
*Horizontal or Vertical x7 (3rd and 5th attacks are aimed at Donald and Goofy)<!--3回目と5回目の攻撃では、基本的にはドナルドやグーフィーを狙う-->
;During Ascension
*Vertical > Horizontal > Vertical > Horizontal > Diagonal
*Upswing > Upswing > Upswing
</div>
|
|(horizontal swing)<!--横振り-->
|Physical
|—
|0.5{{note|1.5 when emitting halos during Ascension}}<!--武器から光輪も放つときは「1.5」-->
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
|(diagonal swing)<!--ななめ振り-->
|Physical
|—
|0.5{{note|1.5 when emitting halos during Ascension}}
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
|(upswing)<!--振り上げ-->
|Physical
|—
|0.5 or 1.0{{note|1.5 when emitting halos during Ascension}}
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
|(halo)<!--光輪-->
|Dark
|—
|0.5
|△
|—
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Knock Down'''|たたき落とし|<br>Tataki Otoshi}}
|Physical
|—
|1.0 or 1.5
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|2
|Warps near the opponent and performs a downswing with the χ-blade while somersaulting, then knocks them down.<!--相手のそばにワープして宙返りしつつ武器を振り下ろし、下へたたき落とす-->
|Can be used as a separate attack or as part of Continuous Attacks (see above).
}}
{{atk-m|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Call Calamity'''|コール・カラミティ|<br>Kōru Karamiti}}
|(weapon)<!--武器-->
|Physical
|—
|1.0
|O<ref>Xehanort catches the χ-blade after it gets deflected back, preventing it from dealing damage back at him.</ref>
|2
|Releases cold air from the thrown χ-blade, smashes three fireballs together on Sora, and finally looses three lightning strikes on the opponents.<br>
|Call Calamity can be nullified with a Block before the χ-blade touches the ground, and once it does, Xehanort disappears temporarily. The χ-blade is targetable. The cold air, fireballs, and thunderbolt resemble a version of Blizzaza, Firaza and Thundaza respectively.<!--versions are referring to different styles, them being regular, or proximity (cannot confirm due to lack of images in the articles)-->
|(cold air)<!--冷気-->
|Blizzard
|Freeze (100%/3s)<!--投げた武器から冷気を放ったあと、火球を3個ぶつけ、最後に雷を3回落とす[状態異常]冷気のみ「フリーズ(100%/3秒)」-->
|0.5 (per hit)
|X
|—
|(fireball)<!--火球-->
|Fire
|—
|1.0 (per hit)
|△
|—
|(thunderbolt)<!--落雷-->
|Thunder
|—
|1.0 (per hit)
|X
|—
}}
{{atk|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Dark Shooting'''|ダークシューティング|<br>Dāku Shūtingu}}
|Dark
|—
|1.0 (per hit)
|△{{note|Can be blocked from behind.}}
|—
|Fires dark shots one after another which fly after the opponent.<!--相手を追って飛ぶ闇の弾をつぎつぎと放つ-->
|Always used at the start of the second phase and thereafter.
}}
{{atk-m|col=5|{{nihongo|'''Ascension'''|アセンシオン|<br>Asenshion}}
|(light pillar)<!--光の柱-->
|Dark
|—
|1.0 (per hit)
|△
|—
|Summons pillars of light which move either around or forward, and performs Continous Attacks while emitting halos using the χ-blade. Furthermore, if the opponent approaches the light at the center of the plaze, it releases a ring of light to its vicinity.<!--光の柱を周囲や前方走らせたり、武器による連続攻撃(※9)を仕掛けたりする。 さらに、広場の中央の光に相手が近寄ったら、兆の周囲に円形の光を放つ--> 
|Only used in the second phase, when below 25% HP.<br>Starts the attack by raising a platform of light and using Kingdom Hearts to steal Sora's light and force him into Rage Form. Although the attack is made out of beams of light, the attack deals dark damage. 
|(light ring)<!--円形の光-->
|Dark
|—
|1.5 (per hit)
|△
|—
}}
{{atk-m|col=5|{{nihongo|'''XIII Combo'''|XIII連撃|<br>XIII Rengeki}}
|(avatars)<!--分身-->
|Physical
|—
|0.5 (per hit)
|△
|2
|Repeatedly attacks using his avatars and light rays, then fires many light rays alongside a denser light ray.<!--分身による攻撃と光線による攻撃をくり返したあと、多数の光線と太い光線を放つ
-->
|Used once Sora has used Return to the Light, unless it brings Xehanort to 1 HP, where the attack is skipped. Starts the attack by having the sky turning grey and thirteen thrones rising to encircle the plaza. Although the rays are made out of beams of light, they deal dark damage. Xehanort is left vulnerable at the end. 
|(light ray)<!--光線-->
|Dark
|—
|1.5 (per hit)
|X
|—
|(denser light ray)<!--太い光線-->
|Dark
|—
|3.0 (per hit)
|X
|—
}}
{{Atk-c|note=Master Xehanort starts the second phase when reduced to 50% HP.<br>Sora does not have access to Rage Form, except when forced into it by Ascension.<br>The Deadly Blow EZ Code can only reduce Xehanort's HP to 1 and his HP will be restored to 50% at the start of the second phase.}}
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{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Return to the Light'''|リターントゥライ|<br>Ritān tu Raito|lit. "Return to Light"}}|Neutral|1.0 x6 + 6.0|During Master Xehanort's Ascension attack, he will drop 1 light orb when attacked, 2 if he flinches from the hit. There are small and large light orbs, determined by the type of attack used. Collecting small orbs recovers 3 HP and fills the Situation Meter by 1, collecting large orbs recovers 5 HP and fills the Meter by 5.<br>Return to the Light becomes available after filling the [[Rage Form]]'s Situation Meter to 100. Dash at Master Xehanort several times before performing a powerful final downwards dash to reclaim Sora's light.}}
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Last Ray'''|ラストレイ|<br>Rasuto Rei}}|—|—|Becomes available when Master Xehanort is reduced to 1 HP. Release the Keyblade's true power. Sora fires a ray of light, but Xehanort counters it with his own, reducing Sora's HP to 1 and triggering a Game Over-like cutscene.}}
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Trinity'''|トリニティ|<br>Toriniti}}|—|—|Becomes available a few seconds after having pressed buttons during the Game Over-like cutscene triggered by Last Ray. Call upon the bonds of friendship, revive Sora, counter the enemy's ray with Donald and Goofy's help, and defeat Master Xehanort.}}
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===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
====Replica Armored Xehanort====
In the ''Re Mind'' scenario, the [[Replica Xehanort]]s fuse into a copy of Armored Xehanort as the scenario's final boss, fought by Sora and Kairi. His stats are identical to the Armored Xehanort fight in Scala ad Caelum, but he telekinetically wields twelve additional No Names that give him additional attacks.

The player can choose to play as Sora with {{button|l2}} or Kairi with {{button|r2}}. While Kairi's advantages include decent attack speed, being able to close in on Xehanort with a Strike Raid and teleportation attack for her combos if she is far away, third-tier magic, the Seven Wishes finish command, Barrier, and the [[Heart of a Princess]] [[Shotlock]], her downsides include that her attack power is somewhat poor, she is slower than Sora and her dodge is not as effective either. Regardless of player character, both of them have access to the [[One Heart]] [[Team Attack]].

Many of Armored Xehanort's attacks resemble those used in the base game. His attacks have more range and more power because of the twelve No Names he swings telekinetically with each blow. He often conjures pillars of flame beneath Sora and Kairi, indicated by the Recusant's Sigil (a red "X") appearing below them, as well as localized explosions that can suck the party in. He will often use this attack as a reprisal, spawning 2-3 pillars of flames. One of his combos involve him spawning a localized explosion, then following with a spread of fireballs after the explosion, another localized explosion, then three fire pillars. The fire pillars are telegraphed by Recusant's Sigil and Xehanort pointing his left hand towards the ground and his twelve No Names gathering around it. Xehanort is vulnerable after each of his fire pillars. He can perform a five hit combo with his Keyblades, dash towards the player character, and perform two deadly spinning slashes. All of Xehanort's attacks can be dodged or guarded against. Like in the first Armored Xehanort fight, Xehanort is vulnerable after the last strike in his five-hit combo, after the last strike in his spinning slash combo and if the player guards against his dashing thrust.

After enough damage, Xehanort will create a giant pillar of flame in the center of the arena. During this, he will launch spreads of fireballs from the pillar and occasionally attack them directly. After repeated attacks, he will surround himself in an orb of energy that draws the party in before releasing a huge explosion.  While charging this attack, orbs will surround the player character and converge on them. Orbs will also been drawn towards Xehanort that will damage Sora and Kairi. If the attack connects, the player character will be teleported to Xehanort and will be caught in the explosion.

When his health is halfway depleted, his armor will crack and the second phase of the fight will begin. He will use his desperation attack where he uses his No Name copies to summon a barrage of meteors that will proceed to crash into the arena at a slow rate. The meteors can be avoided by taking note of where they land, but Armored Xehanort will still attack during this phase, making dodging somewhat difficult. After the meteors crash, Xehanort will revert to his normal attack pattern, however, his attacks are stronger this phase. He can now conjure the Recusant's Sigil above the player character to slam them to the ground with a pillar of flame, his localized explosions have a stronger suction force, and he can use a new attack where he creates a line of explosions that draws the player character in, after which he follows up with a Rising Spiral attack. He will also gain a new combo where he only dashes once and follows with his five-hit combo. Unlike his dashing thrust in the first phase, Xehanort will not be staggered if you block his dashing attack and the player will need to wait until he finishes his five-hit combo to attack him. As a reprisal, he will either spawn a fire pillar underneath the player or above the player 2 times or in a combo of one localized explosion, one overhead fire pillar, followed by two more overhead fire pillars. His overhead fire pillar is not only telegraphed by flames gathering over the player and the player being pulled up into the air but also by Armored Xehanort raising his left hand up and his 12 No Names gathering around it. Once his HP is depleted to 1, the '''Connecting Hearts''' Situation Command will appear. Pressing it will end the fight.

;Attacks
* An enhanced version of Continuous Attack and Knock Down: performs a five-hit combo that ends with a powerful overhead slash.
* An enhanced version of Continuous Attack: performs two spinning slashes with all thirteen Keyblades in quick succession.
* An enhanced version of Continuous Attack: dashes forward towards the player character with all thirteen Keyblades. He will dash three times in a row. Each dash deals multiple hits to the player.
* An enhanced version of Flare Pillar: conjures the Recusant's Sigil underneath the player character that creates a pillar of flame that launches them into the air. In the second phase, he can also use a variation of the pillar which pulls the player character upwards and has a pillar hit from above them.
* An enhanced version of Flare Shot: launches a spread of fireballs at the player character.
* An enhanced version of Flare: creates a localized explosion that draws the player character in. 
* An enhanced version of Flare: in his second phase, he creates a line of explosions that draws the player character in, after which he follows up with a Rising Spiral attack. 
* An enhanced version of Continuous Attack: in his second phase, he will dash once and use all of his Keyblades for a multi-hit attack and then follow with his five-hit combo.
* An enhanced version of Heavenly Pillar: creates a giant pillar of flame in the center of the arena. During this, he will launch spreads of fireballs from the pillar and occasionally attack them directly. After repeated attacks, he will surround himself in an orb of energy that draws the party in, while attempting to trap the player character and warp them to his location with an alternate version of Siege Flare, before releasing a huge explosion. 
* His desperation attack in the second phase has him conjure large dark orbs that call down gigantic meteors to bombard the party. Armored Xehanort will continue to attack during this phase.
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A replica of Master Xehanort in his armor serves as the final boss of the ''Re Mind'' scenario. The player can choose to play as Sora with {{button|l2}} or Kairi with {{button|r2}}.

If playing as Sora, he should be equipped with some elixirs, Ultima Weapon and/or Oathkeeper/Oblivion.

This version of Armored Xehanort fights exactly like the first Armored Xehanort fight with some extra moves. His Keyblade attacks are augmented by the twelve No Names surrounding him, dealing extra damage. Xehanort can summon flame pillars from either above or below to hurt Sora or Kairi. If Xehanort is summoning a pillar from below, a [[Recusant's Sigil]] will spawn before summoning a pillar. If he is summoning a pillar from above, some yellow particles will surround the player and lift them up briefly before the attack. Both of these serve as indicators to dodge or block if Sora is using a form with Barrier or if playing as Kairi. Halfway through the battle, Xehanort's armor will break and he will begin his desperation attack. He will summon several planetoids and break them apart with his Keyblades, causing meteors to rain down on Sora and Kairi. The meteors are unblockable so the player should just dodge roll or slide away.

Occasionally, Xehanort will attempt to attack the player during the meteor rain. Simply block the attacks while trying to avoid the meteors. If playing as Sora, a Link can be used to remain unkillable during the attack. If playing as Kairi, it's best to notice the patter of meteors falling and either constantly slide to places where the meteors haven't fallen yet or slide exactly where a meteor just landed. During the second phase Xehanort will often place mines in the air which will leave an explosion trail leading to the player. After reducing Xehanort's HP to 1, a situation command will appear called Connecting Hearts which acts just like the Last Ray command and is required to end the fight.-->

====Data Rematch====
[[File:Versus Master Xehanort's Recreated Data KHIIIRM.png|thumb|right|Xehanort's recreated data engaging in combat against Sora's data.]]
Master Xehanort's data is a recreation of his final boss battle. He retains most of his attacks from the final battle, but this time he can [[Formchange]] the χ-blade into a myriad of weapons, such as a double blade that inflicts [[HP Break]], a pair of chakrams that stun Sora on impact, a whip that has very long range which inflicts [[Time Break]], spinning bombs that can freeze Sora if they explode, spikes that shoot gold lasers from the sky, and massive aerial cannons that fire large red beams. He often combines the Formchanges with his old attacks.

Many of his slashes now unleash spinning bombs that can be guarded at first but will explode, freezing Sora, and as such must be dodged or blocked and dodged. Xehanort also summons spikes that fire multiple beams of light that will fire exactly where Sora is at and as such, must be dodged right before they hit. Xehanort will also make use of giant cannons he manifests in the air that also track Sora before firing. Dodge the moment the cannons finish charging.

Xehanort always starts the battle with these two attacks:
* Dark Shooting and Lasers: Xehanort fires 2 purple meteors, a third meteor that coincides with unblockable gold lasers, 4 more meteors, and finally a wave of gold lasers. The meteors can be blocked, however the gold lasers cannot. Block the first 2 meteors, dodge the third meteor and the gold lasers simultaneously, block the next 4 meteors, and dodge the wave of gold lasers.
* Call Calamity: Xehanort appears and throws the χ-blade at Sora. If it connects or hits the ground, it will unleash a blast of Blizzard magic that will freeze Sora. Xehanort follows up with three fireballs and finishes with two thunderstorms, both combined with gold lasers. The magic and lasers are unblockable, however the thrown χ-blade is blockable if Sora is somewhat close to Xehanort when it's thrown - so when Xehanort appears, run towards him as he winds up the throw for this chance. Blocking the χ-blade reflects it back at Xehanort, cancels the entire magic sequence, and leaves Xehanort open to attack.
** Outside of the initial sequence, this attack can be anticipated if Xehanort disappears for longer than usual. If that happens, have Sora run towards the edge of the arena, and Xehanort should appear close enough that Sora can block the χ-blade.

Following these two attacks, Xehanort will initiate a variant of Ascension. He uses the power of Kingdom Hearts to flood the arena with a golden light, and pillars of light start to orbit out from the center of the arena. After a moment, Xehanort sends a shockwave towards Sora, followed by a spinning bomb, a set of 2 spinning bombs, and another single spinning bomb. Dodge the shockwave, and block-then-dodge-away from the bombs, as the bombs will explode unless Sora gets away from them quickly. Airstep to Xehanort as he throws the second single bomb for a chance to attack. After Xehanort has received some damage, the golden light on the arena will fade away.

For the remainder of Xehanort's first phase, he may use any of the above attacks, or any of the following additional attacks:
* Laser combo: Two waves of gold lasers will appear, followed by a third wave that also has a red laser. Dodge all three.
* Physical combo 1: Xehanort rushes in for a downward physical strike with the χ-blade, then an uppercut, and finally a downward strike. All three strikes can be blocked, and using a reprisal as Xehanort finishes the uppercut grants a chance to attack. Alternatively, the uppercut can be dodged, and Sora can strike Xehanort as he finishes it.
* Physical combo 2: Xehanort rushes in, but does the uppercut first. Block-then-reprisal it, or dodge-then-strike for a chance to attack.
* Bombs combo: Xehanort throws 6 spinning bombs, one at a time. Dodge each, then Airstep to him as he throws the sixth bomb for a chance to attack.
* Bombs into lasers: Xehanort throws one bomb, followed by rushing in for an uppercut physical strike at the same time as gold lasers spawn. Dodge the bomb, then block the uppercut and immediately reprisal for a chance to attack. The invulnerability granted by the reprisal will protect Sora from the gold lasers. Alternatively, dodge the lasers and the uppercut, then strike Xehanort for an opening.
* Red laser combo: Xehanort fires 6 red lasers, one by one. He re-appears in the center of the arena after the second fires, but disappears soon after the fourth fires. Dodge the first three red lasers, then Airstep to Xehanort right as the 4th fires for a chance to attack. If Sora Airsteps too early and the 4th red laser has not fired yet, strike Xehanort to stagger him, air slide to avoid the 4th red laser, and then Airstep back to Xehanort to continue the combo.

At about 7 bars of HP remaining, Xehanort will summon a large red emblem and darken the arena. He will then perform a variant of XIII Combo, firing various gold and red lasers while summoning shadow Xehanorts to attack Sora. Xehanort himself cannot be attacked during this sequence, so focus on surviving.
* First combo: Gold lasers, then 4 shadow strikes. Dodge the lasers, then block the shadow strikes.
* Second combo: Gold lasers, 4 shadow strikes, and a shadow wielding the χ-blade will Formchange it into chakrams, followed by a double-bladed weapon. The chakram strike can stun Sora if it connects, but is blockable, while the double-blade strike is unblockable and will inflict [[HP Break]] if it connects.
* Third combo: Gold lasers, 4 shadow strikes, double-bladed χ-blade, chakrams.
* Fourth combo: 4 shadow strikes, red laser.
* Fifth combo: 4 shadow strikes, 2 spinning bombs.
* Sixth combo: Gold lasers, red laser, 4 shadow strikes.
* Seventh combo: Gold lasers simultaneous with a shadow strike, 4 shadow strikes, double-bladed χ-blade. Jump then dodge the gold lasers, then block the shadow strikes mid-air, and dodge the double-blade strike.

After Xehanort's ultimate attack concludes, he is in his second phase, and adds the following attacks to his arsenal:
* Red laser + bomb + double-blade: Xehanort fires a red laser, followed closely by a bomb, and then a double-blade strike. Dodge each of the three, then strike Xehanort right after the double-blade finishes for a chance to attack.
* Formchange combo 1: Xehanort attacks with a whip, which inflicts [[Time Break]], then chakrams, double-blade twice, chakrams twice, and finally double-blade. The whip and chakrams can be blocked, however the double-blade still cannot be blocked. Strike Xehanort after dodging the last double-blade for a chance to attack.
* Formchange combo 2: Chakrams twice, whip, chakrams, double-blade. Strike after dodging the double-blade for a chance to attack.

===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
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==Videos==
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! colspan="2" | Vanitas and Xehanort – ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' (Terra)
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! Armored Xehanort – ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''
! Master Xehanort – ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''
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! Armored Xehanort – ''[[Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind]]''
! Master Xehanort's Recreated Data – ''[[Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind]]''
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==Trivia==
*In ''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind'', when getting a [[Game Over]] against Master Xehanort's data while he is firing cannons or during his Desperation Move, his Game Over quote will be spoken with the voice of Rutger Hauer, his voice actor from the base game, as opposed to Christopher Lloyd's.{{fact}}<!--Find a video where this happens-->

==Notes and references==
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