Swift Strike
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| Swift Strike (一閃 Issen, lit. "Flash") | ||||
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| Attributes | Target | Gauge Cost | Damage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Reversed | All | 3 | 7★: x7.29 - 9.10 |
| 6★: Raises STR by 1 tier & P-STR by 5 tiers/1 turn. Lowers targets' DEF by 1 tier & P-DEF by 3 tiers/1 turn. Inflicts more damage the higher your HP. 7★: 1 turn: ↑ R-STR by 3, STR by 1, P-STR by 5, ↓ targets' DEF by 1, P-DEF by 3. Inflicts more damage the higher your HP. | ||||
| Swift Strike EX (一閃改 Issen Kai, lit. "Flash Revision") | ||||
| Attributes | Target | Gauge Cost | Damage | |
| Power | All | 1 | SN: x9.29 - 12.77 | |
| SN-SN+: 1 turn: ↑ STR, R- & P-STR 15, SP ATK B +170%, ↓ targets' R- & P-DEF 15. Count +2. Damage+: Higher slot number. | ||||
Swift Strike is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts II.
Mechanics[edit]
In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Swift Strike is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage the higher the user's HP.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Strike +5 | 6★ | x1.92 - 3.56 | x1.96 - 3.64 | x2.00 - 3.71 | x2.05 - 3.79 | x2.09 - 3.86 | x2.13 - 3.94 | 1 | |
| Swift Strike +6 | 7★ | — | — | — | — | — | x7.29 - 9.10 | 1 |
| Special attack | Player Buff | Target Debuff | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5 | +6 | +5-6 | ||
| Swift Strike |  +1 +5
|
+1 +5 +3
|
 -1 -3
|
1 turn |
Swift Strike EX is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 1 special attack gauge to perform. It raises enemy counters by 2, and inflicts more damage when placed in a higher slot.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Strike EX +6 | 7★ | — | — | — | — | — | x9.29 - 12.77 | 1 |
| Special attack | Player Buff | Target Debuff | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6 | +6 | ||
| Swift Strike EX | +15 +15 +15_KHX.png){kind=small} +170%
|
-15 -15
|
1 turn |
Learning Swift Strike[edit]
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]
- Swift Strike +5 is the special attack for medal 757: Sephiroth [EX].
- Swift Strike +6 is the special attack for medal 1325: Sephiroth [EX].
- Swift Strike EX +6 is the special attack for medals 1683: Supernova - FFRK Sephiroth and 1683: Supernova+ - FFRK Sephiroth.
Other appearances[edit]
Kingdom Hearts II[edit]
Sephiroth can use Swift Strike when fought in Kingdom Hearts II. When used, he unleashes a charging slash which inflicts thirteen additional hits if it connects. Swift Strike can be parried with the Block Reaction Command.
