Editing Highwind (Formchange)

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{{nihongo|'''Highwind'''|ハイウインド|Haiuindo}} is a [[Formchange]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. It allows the user to transform the [[Keyblade]] into a halberd, allowing long-ranged thrusts.

==Mechanics==
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In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', Highwind is the first Formchange of the [[Wheel of Fate]] Keyblade, associated with [[Strike Form]]. It has a base duration of 25 seconds and a maximum combo length of 5. Its attacks are long-ranged and sweeping, allowing Sora to attack with rapid thrusts and slashes. The ground and aerial combos begin with Sora pulling back the spear before thrusting the spear forward, then slashing the spear upwards, followed by a horizontal spinning slash and then twisting upwards while slamming the spear onto the ground. The first combo finisher involves Sora thrusting the spear as ethereal copies of it thrust forwards before thrusting upwards, while the second involves him teleporting upwards, sending the ethereal spears downwards in a circular arc, and finally slamming the ground. Filling the situation gauge while in Highwind allows Sora to Formchange into [[Storm Flag]].

While the Formchange is active in combat, Sora will always use [[Air Slide]] on the ground, and [[Aerial Dodge]] in the air, as long as at least one of these two mobility abilities is equipped (and no matter which one is equipped).

Highwind uses [[Artillery-style Magic]].

===Abilities===
Alongside the abilities from Strike Form, Highwind also has access to [[Guardbreaker]].

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{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Keyblade Transformation Attack'''|キーブレード変形演出中の攻撃|<br>Kīburēdo Henkei Enshutsu-chū no Kōgeki}}|att|Physical{{note|Water for the final hit}}|0.5(x3)+1.0|0|1(x4)|0|O|—|—}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Rush Thrust'''|突進突き|<br>Tosshin Tsuki}}|att|Physical|1.0|8|1|0.5|O|—|—|Will be replaced by the "'Upswing & Right Swing" attack if surrounded.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Upswing & Right Swing'''|振り上げ＆右振り|<br>Furiage & Migi Furi}}|att|Physical|0.5+1.0|4+8|1+1|0.4+0.5|O|—|—}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Vertical Triple Downswing'''|縦３回転振り下ろし|<br>Tate 3-kaiten Furioroshi}}|att|Physical|0.5+0.5+1.0|4+4+8|1(x3)|0.4+0.4+0.5|O|—|—}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Spear Rush|att|Physical|0.3(x5)+1.0|2(x5)+8|1(x6)|0.1(x5)+0.25|O|—|—|Summon a host of halberds to strike at foes. (Combo finisher)}}
{{frm-atk-m|l=*|Spear Rain|(spear rain)|att|Physical|0.3 per hit|2 per hit|1 per hit|0.1 per hit|O|—|—|Rain twelve halberds down on unwitting foes. (Combo finisher)|(shockwave)|att|Physical|1.6|8|1|0.25|O|—|—}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Rising Left Spin Swing'''|上昇左回転振り|<br>Jōshō Hidari Kaiten Furi}}|att|Physical|2.0|8|1|0.5|O|—|—|Used when the target is above you.}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Spear Dive|att|Physical|0.75+0.75|6+6|1+1|0.5+0.5|O|—|—|Swoops with weapon pointed straight downward, generating a spreading shock wave upon landing. Used during a Superjump near the enemy or when above the target.}}
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==Learning Highwind==
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*The [[Wheel of Fate]] has Highwind as its first Formchange.
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==Trivia==
* The Highwind's name and appearance as a halberd is derived from the recurring ''Final Fantasy'' term "{{ff|Highwind}}", often used in association to the lance-wielding Dragoons. 
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==See also==
* [[Storm Flag]]

[[Category:Formchanges]]