Editing Zantetsuken

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'''Zantetsuken''' is a technique introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''. It allows the user to execute a single, impossibly fast [[Keyblade]] strike, usually dealing a devastating amount of damage.

==Mechanics==
In ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', Zantetsuken is a [[combat ability]] that costs 2 {{AP}} to equip. It gives [[Sora]] a 30% chance to deliver a ground combo finisher that deals {{c|Percentage|element}} damage equivalent to 250% of the enemy's HP. After hitting the target, Sora takes 1.1 seconds to recover.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Zantetsuken is an [[attack sleight]] that renders the opponent's cards unreloadable when breaking them with it, no matter if it hits or misses, and deals a small amount of damage. If a sleight or card stack gets broken by Zantetsuken, all three cards become unreloadable. The broken cards may still be restored through [[Item card]]s that reload unreloadable cards such as Elixirs, however.<!--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5STf_mgwX0--> It has no effect on enemies or bosses that do not use card decks, and it does not affect cards broken through a tie. Additionally, Zantetsuken can be used to repeatedly card break bosses with card decks, and eventually breaking nearly their entire deck in order to render them unable to attack while they fruitlessly keep reloading their said deck.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', Zantetsuken is an [[action ability]] available in [[Limit Form]]. It is the form's single-target ground combo finisher. It is three times as strong as a normal finisher, making it the most powerful single-hitting attack available to Sora, although it eats up an entire Form Gauge without [[Form Boost]] equipped. The [[Zantetsu Counter]] ability allows Sora to use it as a counterattack during a successful Guard.<!--https://docs.google.com/document/d/10-XkqDEOKRMwXfVVMh9I52bYxRI-B3MG5SAqaQ1EZns/edit?usp=sharing-->

[[File:Ultimate KHREC.png]] In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', Zantetsuken is an {{c|attack command|RCO}} that has a memory consumption of 22% and a normal reload time of 25 seconds. On top of its high critical hit rate, it deals 50% more added damage than normal when dealing a critical hit and boosts the Clock Gauge 50% more than usual. If the [[Zantetsu Prime]] ability is active, Zantetsuken will destroy non-boss enemies in a single stroke if a critical hit is dealt, tripling the normal Clock Gauge boost if successful. If used in midair, Data-Sora will return to the ground before performing the attack.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', Zantetsuken is an Ultimate {{c|attack command|BBS}} exclusive to [[Terra]] that may destroy enemies in a single stroke. It takes up one slot in the Command Deck, has a maximum level of 5 and a normal reload time of 20 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 40%. The activation of Zantetsuken is indicated by the surroundings darkening and the weapon glowing. It cannot be activated on enemies with Death resistance.

In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Zantetsuken is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} exclusive to [[Riku]] that inflicts the {{h|Zantetsuken}} status to the target if activated. It takes up two slots in the Command Deck and has a reload time of 32 seconds. It grants +4 to [[Strength]] when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe. When used, there is a 50% chance that Zantetsuken's status effect will be activated, indicated by the camera tilting and a screen cut effect once Riku warps behind the enemy. When activated, the attack is more powerful, and enemies without resistance against the Zantetsuken status effect will be defeated with a single blow. 

In the original 3DS version of the game, activating and landing a failed Zantetsuken as a Portal's time limit expires, or when exiting the portal manually, can sometimes cause the game to softlock by having Riku be frozen in place.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Zantetsuken is a [[special attack]] that targets all enemies. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage the lower {{c|Player|KHχ}}'s HP.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Zantetsuken is an action ability exclusive to [[Light Form]] and [[Dark Form]]. It is both forms' first ground combo finisher.

==Learning Zantetsuken==
===''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''===
*Sora learns Zantetsuken after defeating [[Kurt Zisa]].

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*Sora can learn Zantetsuken starting at level 22.{{KHCoM}}
*Sora can learn Zantetsuken starting at level 27.{{ReCoM}}

===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
*Limit Form has Zantetsuken as a default ability.

===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
*[[Data-Sora]] can obtain Zantetsuken by defeating the [[Ice Titan]] on Critical Mode with a ranking of ★.
*Data-Sora has a 10% chance of obtaining Zantetsuken from [[Pair Blox]] on Floor 91-100 of the [[Avatar Sector]].
====Command Conversion====
Zantetsuken is an attack command that can be converted through one recipe.
*[[Judgment Triad]] + [[Gravity Drop]]

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*[[Terra]] can purchase Zantetsuken from the [[Command Shop]] for 1700 munny once five worlds are cleared or the command has already been obtained elsewhere.
*Terra can purchase Zantetsuken from the [[Medal Shop]] for 1000 medals after reaching Shop Level 5 and Arena Level 8.
====Command Meld====
Zantetsuken is an Ultimate-class attack command that can be melded through two different recipes, listed in the [[Giga Attack Recipe]].
{{CommandMeld
|t1=*|c1a=Stopga|lv1a=4|c1b=Sonic Blade|lv1b=5|rate1=80%|type1=N
|t2=*|c2a=Stopga|lv2a=4|c2b=Dark Haze|lv2b=4|rate2=80%|type2=M
}}

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*Sora and Riku can purchase Zantetsuken from the [[Thunderaffe]] [[Ability Link]] for 200 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Zantetsuken from the [[Lord Kyroo]] Ability Link for 400 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Zantetsuken from the [[Cera Terror]] Ability Link for 400 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Zantetsuken from the [[Staggerceps]] Ability Link for 400 Link Points.

===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
*Zantetsuken +4 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Aladdin|313}} and {{medal|Zack|321}}.
*Zantetsuken +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Aladdin|314}} and {{medal|Zack|322}}.
*Zantetsuken +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Aladdin|1084}} and {{medal|Zack|1083}}

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*Light Form has Zantetsuken as a default ability.
*Dark Form has Zantetsuken as a default ability.

==Synthesized Commands==
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
Zantetsuken is used to convert the following commands:
*[[Quake]]

==Other appearances==
====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
The first ground combo attack of [[Roxas]] and [[Xion]]'s [[Omega Weapon]] and the ground combo finishers of Roxas and Xion's [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Two Become One]] and Sora's [[Dream Sword]] resemble Zantetsuken.

====''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''====
Data-Sora's second ranged ground finish is an attack similar to Zantetsuken.

==Origin==
In the ''{{ff|Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy}}'' series, {{nihongo|{{ff|Zantetsuken (ability)|Zantetsuken}}|斬鉄剣||lit. "Iron-Cutting Sword"}} is the signature attack of the summon {{ff|Odin}}, and is sometimes mimicked by {{ff|Gilgamesh (character)|Gilgamesh}}. It typically inflicts Instant Death upon all enemies. It shares its name with a {{ff|Zantetsuken (weapon)|recurring weapon}}. The term Zantetsuken is derived from a nickname given to swords crafted by Japanese swordsmith [https://books.google.com/books?id=BWy3gx-0PR8C&pg=PA136 Yasuhiro Kobayashi], who attempted to use materials other than steel to be able to craft swords seemingly more potent than iron and steel itself, though this claim has been debunked quite often.

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