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 percentage-based {{c|Gravity|element}} damage equivalent to 250% of the enemy's HP, and always inflicts a [[Critical Hit]]. After hitting the target, Sora takes 34 frames<ref>68 frames in ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]</ref> (1.1 seconds) to recover.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Zantetsuken is an [[attack sleight]] that renders the opponent's cards unreloadable if it is used to break them, but only deals a small amount of damage. The unreloadable cards may still be restored through [[Item card]]s such as Elixirs, however. Of note is that the attack does not actually need to land for the broken card or cards to be affected.<!--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5STf_mgwX0-->

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', Zantetsuken is an [[action ability]] available in [[Limit Form]]. It is a ground combo finisher that activates when Sora is attacking a single target. It is three times as strong as a normal finisher, making it the most powerful single-hitting attack available to Sora.<!--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. If the [[Zantetsu Prime]] ability is active, Zantetsuken may destroy enemies in a single stroke. 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%.

In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Zantetsuken is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} exclusive to [[Riku]] that has a chance to defeat enemies in one stroke. 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 instant kill effect will be activated, indicated by the surroundings darkening and the weapon glowing. Enemies without Zantetsuken resistance will be defeated with a single blow, while enemies with Zantetsuken resistance instead take a 1.6 power neutral damage attack. <!-- (what 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 freeze.-->

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 the [[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]] has a 10% chance of obtaining Zantetsuken from [[Pair Blox]] in floors 91 to 100 of the [[Avatar Sector]].
*Data-Sora can create Zantetsuken through [[Command Conversion]].
*Data-Sora can obtain Zantetsuken as the {{st}} reward for defeating the Ice Titan at Critical difficulty.

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*[[Terra]] can create Zantetsuken through [[Command Meld]]ing.
*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.

===''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.

==Recipes==
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
Zantetsuken is an attack command that can be converted through one recipe.
*[[Judgment Triad]] + [[Gravity Drop]]

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
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
}}

==Synthesized Commands==
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
Zantetsuken is used to convert [[Quake]].

==Other appearances==
====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
[[Roxas]] and [[Xion]] can perform an attack similar to Zantetsuken as the first ground combo attack when wielding the [[Omega Weapon]], or as the ground combo finish when wielding the [[Oathkeeper]] or [[Two Become One]]. Sora can use an attack similar to Zantetsuken as the ground combo finisher when wielding the [[Dream Sword]].

====''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 it 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].

==Notes and references==
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[[fr:Zantetsuken]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Attack commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Attack commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Attack commands]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts χ special attacks]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Union χ special attacks]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts III abilities]]