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Sonic Blade

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Sonic Blade
(ソニックレイヴ Sonikku Reivu?, lit. "Sonic Rave")
Sonic Blade KH.gif
Slash an enemy while rushing past. Select followup attack at right time for a combo. [Mid-range attack. Cost: 2 MP.]
Attack Element Power Crit
Chance
Crit
Bonus
Deflect Recoil
Sonic Stun Strength +6 100% 0
Rave Stun Strength +6 100% 0
Blast Stun Strength +12[KH I]
Strength +10[KH I FM]
100% 0
AP Cost 3 MP Cost 2
Sonic Blade
(ソニックレイヴ Sonikku Reivu?, lit. "Sonic Rave")
Sonic Blade KHRECOM.gif
Rocket across the field, striking down any enemies in the way.[KH CoM]
Rocket across the field, striking down any enemies in the way for up to seven attacks.[KH Re:CoM]
Element Power Card Combination Enemy Card Boost
Neutral Hit 1-6: x2.0
Hit 7: x6.0[KH CoM]
Hit 7: x4.0[KH Re:CoM]
Kingdom Key (card).png + Three Wishes (card).png + Crabclaw (card).png (20-23)
Three attack cards of differing types
Sonic Rave
(ソニックレイヴ Sonikku Reivu?)
Sonic Rave KHII.gif
Attack Element Power Drive Value Deflect Finishing
Blow
Sonic Attack Command Physical x1.0 X
Rave Attack Command Physical x10.0[KH II]
x1.5[KH II FM]
O
Summon Gauge Cost 1 Limit Gauge 0.4 seconds
Sonic Rave
(ソニックレイヴ Sonikku Reivu?)
Sonic Rave KHIIFM.gif
A Limit Command that unleashes an attack on an enemy as you pass by. Press Triangle at the right tempo for a combo.
Attack Element Power Form Value Deflect Finishing
Blow
Sonic Rave Attack Command Physical x1.5 1.5 X O
Rave Attack Command Physical x1.5 1.5 X O
Finish Attack Command Physical x3.0 3 X O
AP Cost 0 MP Cost 0

Sonic Blade
(ソニックレイヴ Sonikku Reivu?, lit. "Sonic Rave")

Sonic Blade KHBBS.gif

Press the Triangle at the right times to perform a series of charging attacks that will reach faraway enemies.
LV CP Required Attack No. of Hits Power
LV1 Initial hit 1 1.0
Additional hit 1-5 1 (x5) 1.0
Additional hit 6 1 2.15
LV2 660 Initial hit 1 1.05
Additional hit 1-5 1 (x5) 1.0
Additional hit 6 1 2.2
LV3 710 Initial hit 1 1.1
Additional hit 1-5 1 (x5) 1.0
Additional hit 6 1 2.25
LV4 760 Initial hit 1 1.15
Additional hit 1-5 1 (x5) 1.0
Additional hit 6 1 2.3
LV5 810 Initial hit 1 1.2
Additional hit 1-5 1 (x5) 1.0
Additional hit 6 1 2.35
Element Status Effect Reload Speed Command Gauge
Attack Command Physical 20 seconds +15
Buy Sell
Price Shop LV Base LV Bonus Ability Bonus
2000 1000 250 500
Sonic Blade
(ソニックレイヴ Sonikku Reivu?, lit. "Sonic Rave")
Sonic Blade in Dream Drop Distance
Rush the enemy multiple times.
Attack Element Power Reaction
Value
Status Guard?
Sonic Blade Attack Command Physical 0.9 1 X
Final hit Attack Command Physical 1.4 3 X
Reload Speed Dream Eater Bonus
36 seconds Strength +3, Defense +1
Buy Bargain Sell Shop LV
2200 1760 1100 8
Sonic Blade
(ソニックレイヴ Sonikku Reivu?, lit. "Sonic Rave")
Sonic Blade gif from KHUX
Attributes Target Gauge Cost Damage
Speed Upright Single 3 7★: x10.86 - 12.16
7★: Deals 8 hits. Inflicts more damage to sleeping targets.
Sonic Blade EX
(ソニックレイヴ改 Sonikku Reivu Kai?, lit. "Sonic Rave Revision")
Attributes Target Gauge Cost Damage
Power Upright Single 4 7★: x11.94 - 12.60
7★: Deals 8 hits. 1 turn: ↑ U-STR & P-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the lower the slot number.
Speed Upright Single 4 7★: x11.94 - 12.60
7★: Deals 8 hits. 1 turn: ↑ U-STR & S-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the lower the slot number.
Magic Upright Single 4 7★: x11.94 - 12.60
7★: Deals 8 hits. 1 turn: ↑ U-STR & M-STR by 3. Enemy countdown +1. Inflicts more damage the lower the slot number.
Sonic Blade
(ソニックレイヴ Sonikku Reivu?, lit. "Sonic Rave")
Sonic Blade KHIII.gif
Strike at the enemy as you race by. Continue pressing X when prompted to perform additional attacks.
Attack Element Power Guard? Status
Form Value Reaction Value Revenge Value Repel LV
Sonic Blade Attack Command Physical 1.2 O
0 1 0
Rave Attack Command Physical 1.2 O
0 1 0
Blast Attack Command Physical 1.5 O
0 5 0

Sonic Blade, translated as Sonic Rave in Kingdom Hearts II, is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It allows the user to execute a number of successive thrusting attacks.

Mechanics[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts, Sonic Blade is a Special Ability that Sora can use while on the ground against a target at mid range. It lets Sora charge with the Keyblade up to seven times. In the original release, Sora is invulnerable during the technique; in the Final Mix version, he is only invincible during the first thrust. Selecting the Sonic (ソニック Sonikku?) command from the last command bar executes the initial attack, an additional five attacks can be added by selecting the Rave (レイヴ Reivu?) command each time it becomes available, and the final, more powerful finishing strike is executed by selecting the Blast (フィニッシュ Finisshu?, lit. "Finish") command when it appears. In the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX release of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, the initial Sonic command, the Rave followups, and the Blast finisher are all implemented as Reaction Commands, and it takes longer to perform as the prompt no longer appears the very same frame the hit lands. Sonic Blade costs 3 AP to equip and 2 MP to use.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Sonic Blade is an attack sleight that allows Sora to dash back and forth across the field, and can be steered slightly up or down as it is executed. The dashes are slower than in other games, allowing the player time to add up to six additional thrusts by pressing A at the end of each dash. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, the dashes automatically target an enemy and cover a greater distance with adding a knockback effect per blow. Additional attacks are activated by pressing Triangle when prompted. However, the timing is stricter, and pressing Triangle at the wrong time will cancel the sleight. If any of the six initial thrusts miss completely, the sleight will automatically cancel, making it ineffective against evasive airborne targets.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts II, Sonic Rave is a limit that is exclusive to Genie. The limit begins with Sonic, in which Genie transforms into a giant hand that Sora uses to smack enemies several times. Afterwards, Rave transforms Genie into a rocket that propels itself into enemies as Sora rides on top of it.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Sonic Rave is also an action ability exclusive to Limit Form. It is a limit that is equipped by default and costs 60 MP to use. It is automatically assigned to Circle in the shortcuts menu. On activation, Sora performs the opening lunge attack, and up to five more attacks can be executed through the Rave Reaction Command. Afterwards, the Reaction Command is replaced with Finish to perform the final attack. If used in midair, he will return to the ground before unleashing the thrusts.[?]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Sonic Blade is an Ultimate attack command that takes up one slot in the Command Deck, has a maximum level of 5, has a normal reload time of 15 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 20%. If used in midair, the user will return to the ground before unleashing the thrusts.[?]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Sonic Blade is an attack command exclusive to Sora that uses two slots and has a reload time of 36 seconds. It lets the user relentlessly charge at the enemy ten times. It grants +3 to Strength and +1 to Defense when attached to a Dream Eater recipe. This version of Sonic Blade does not require additional button presses and can be initiated in midair, but also lacks the invulnerability of previous versions.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Sonic Blade is a special attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage to sleeping targets.

Special attack Rarity Base •• ••• •••• ••••• Hits
Sonic Blade +2 3★ x2.30 - 3.60 x2.35 - 3.65 6
Sonic Blade +3 4★ x2.35 - 3.65 x2.40 - 3.70 x2.50 - 3.80 6
Sonic Blade +4 5★ x2.40 - 3.70 x2.50 - 3.80 x2.60 - 3.90 x2.70 - 4.00 6
Sonic Blade +5 6★ x2.50 - 3.80 x2.60 - 3.90 x2.70 - 4.00 x2.80 - 4.10 x2.90 - 4.20 x3.00 - 4.30 8
Sonic Blade +6 7★ x10.86 - 12.16 8

Sonic Blade EX is a special attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It raises the target's counter by 1, and inflicts more damage the lower the slot number.

Special attack Rarity Base •• ••• •••• ••••• Hits
Sonic Blade +5 6★ x3.78 - 4.44 x3.84 - 4.50 x3.90 - 4.56 x3.96 - 4.62 x4.02 - 4.68 x4.08 - 4.74 1
Sonic Blade +6 7★ x11.94 - 12.6 1

Special attack Player Buff Target Debuff Duration
+5 +5-6
Sonic Blade Sonic Blade +5
Toon KH II King Mickey: Power-strength +3
Toon Ventus: Speed-strength +3
Toon Aqua: Magic-strength +3

Sonic Blade +6
Toon KH II King Mickey: Power-strength +3, Upright-strength +1
Toon Ventus: Speed-strength +3, Upright-strength +1
Toon Aqua: Magic-strength +3, Upright-strength +1
1 turn

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts III, Sonic Blade is the second-level Finish Command of Second Form. After the initial thrust, Sora can use the Rave command to perform up to five dashing strikes, before finishing with the Blast command. Like its Dream Drop Distance incarnation, this version can be activated in midair. The user is invincible while using this ability.

Learning Sonic Blade[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

  • Sora can learn Sonic Blade after reaching level 22.[KH CoM]
  • Sora can learn Sonic Blade after reaching level 27.[KH Re:CoM]

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

  • Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can create Sonic Blade through Command Melding.
  • Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can purchase Sonic Blade from the Command Shop for 2000 munny after the command has already been obtained elsewhere.
  • Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Sonic Blade as the first reward for beating Hercules in the Break the urns mini-game.
  • Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Sonic Blade from a bonus panel on the Spaceship Board.
  • Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Sonic Blade by purchasing Gantu's Sonic Blade panel on the Spaceship Board.
  • Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can obtain Sonic Blade from a bonus panel on the Secret Board.
  • Ventus and Aqua can obtain Sonic Blade by purchasing Terra's Sonic Blade panel on the Secret Board.
  • Terra's D-Link has 2 copies of Sonic Blade in its deck after collecting 2 emblems.
  • Goofy's D-Link has Sonic Blade in its deck.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

  • Sora can find Sonic Blade in a chest at the Dungeon.
  • Sora and Riku can purchase Sonic Blade from the Cera Terror Ability Link for 250 Link Points.
  • Sora and Riku can purchase Sonic Blade from the Drill Sye Ability Link for 250 Link Points.
  • Sora and Riku can purchase Sonic Blade from the Command Shop for 2200 munny, 1760 munny during Bargain Flurry, after reaching Shop Level 8.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

  • Second Form has Sonic Blade as its second-level finisher.

Recipes[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

Sonic Blade is an Ultimate-class Attack Command that can be melded through three different recipes, listed in the Giga Attack Recipe.

Character Command #1 Command #2 Success
rate
Abilities
Command LV Command LV Shimmering Fleeting Pulsing Wellspring Soothing Hungry Abounding
T V A Air Slide 4 Blitz 4 90%[1] Cure Boost Reload Boost Second Chance Combo Plus Defender Treasure Magnet Lucky Strike
T V A Thunder Surge 4 Fire Dash 4 90%[1] Thunder Screen Attack Haste Finish Boost Combo Plus HP Boost Treasure Magnet Link Prize Plus
T Dark Haze 4 Blitz 4 90%[1] Fire Screen Attack Haste Leaf Bracer Combo Plus HP Boost HP Prize Plus Link Prize Plus

Synthesized commands[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

Sonic Blade is used to meld the following commands:

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

Cloud can use Sonic Blade as an ability. His version consists of a single thrust, but he can perform it multiple times in a row.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories[edit]

Cloud can use Sonic Blade as an attack. This version consists of two thrusts, but increases to four thrusts when he has less than 50% of his HP remaining.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

Cloud can use Sonic Blade as an ability during his boss battle, and while assisting Sora.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

Xion's First Form has a variant of Sonic Blade, which consists of a midair three-thrust attack.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[edit]

Soul Break icon from Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Sonic Blade appears in Final Fantasy Record Keeper as one of Cloud's Soul Breaks, learned through the Buster Sword (KH) sword. It allows him to deliver eight physical dark and wind attacks to an enemy, temporarily infuse himself with the power of the dark, and gain Haste and Burst Mode. While in Burst Mode, he gains access to the Darkness Blast and Dark Gleam attacks.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Sonic Blade is Sora's Side special move. Sora dashes forward with a quick thrusting attack of his Keyblade and can hit opponents up to three times, though its range is decreased with each use. When using the move near an opponent, Sora can automatically Lock-On to the opponent. Sonic Blade can also be used after Aerial Sweep as an extra recovery option to get back on stages.

Note and references[edit]

  1. ^ a b c 100% after obtaining Lightning Ray.

See also[edit]