Blizzard (element)

Blizzard (ブリザド), often referred to as Ice, is an element in the Kingdom Hearts series. It is considered the opposite of, and is usually associated with Frost materials and the status effect.

Attacks and abilities
Throughout the Kingdom Hearts series, party members and enemies alike use attacks and abilities that inflict Blizzard damage. Most prominently is the series of Blizzard magic, which has appeared in every game as an offensive spell available to playable characters and some party members. Party members also can occasionally use other Blizzard-element abilities, either fully original moves or variations on Blizzard magic. In a number of games, other Blizzard-element attacks are also available to the player, such as Blizzard Raid, Freeze, and Icicle Mine. Some summons also use Blizzard-element attacks, particularly Dumbo and Genie.

There are also a number of passive abilities that either boost the power of Blizzard-type abilities or defend against Blizzard-type damage.

Blizzard Resistance
Blizzard Resistance is a recurring stat in the Kingdom Hearts series. Increasing it through various means will reduce the amount of damage taken from Blizzard attacks. In most games in the series, Blizzard Resistance can be raised by equipping accessories or, in Kingdom Hearts II, armor. In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, some enemy cards grant resistance or weakness to Blizzard as a secondary effect. Blizzard Resistance is raised in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep by equipping the Blizzard Screen ability, and in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded by equipping Blizzard Resistance Stat Chips in the Stat Matrix (see above).

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, ice resistance only protects against the status, not against Blizzard damage.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

 * Blizzard Charm: 30%
 * Full Circle: 20%
 * Might Crown: 10%
 * Master's Circle: 100%

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Dream Eaters have a natural resistance or weakness to Blizzard, and Spirits will gain a boost in Blizzard Resistance if certain Deck Commands are added to their recipes, as detailed below:

Enemies
Blizzard Resistance is a major stat for Kingdom Hearts enemies. Enemies that use Blizzard-element attacks are generally resistant to Blizzard damage, and some even absorb it to heal themselves. Blizzard-element attacks tend to be effective against fire-themed enemies.

Enemies that use the Blizzard Element

 * Heartless
 * Blue Rhapsody
 * Wizard
 * Defender
 * Icy Cube
 * Bookmaster
 * Fortuneteller
 * Blizzard Lord
 * Avalanche
 * Blizzard Plant
 * Skater Bomb


 * Nobodies
 * Vexen
 * Demyx
 * Xemnas


 * Unversed
 * Blue Sea Salt
 * Triple Wrecker


 * Other
 * Ice Titan
 * Ice Colossus
 * Jafar
 * Master Xehanort
 * Vanitas
 * Lingering Will

Enemies that absorb/are immune to Blizzard
Heartless
 * Blue Rhapsody

Nobodies
 * Vexen
 * Lexaeus

Themes
Several recurring elements in the Kingdom Hearts series incorporate Blizzard into their design or conceptualization.

The status effect is closely associated with Blizzard, especially in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, in which Blizzard-themed equipment, abilities and accessories allow the player to inflict enemies with or protect the player from receiving an Freeze status.

The Frost synthesis materials are said to contain the essence of ice.

Some Projectile Gummi Blocks in Kingdom Hearts II are named after Blizzard magic.

Certain weapons and accessories are associated with Blizzard. The Diamond Dust incorporates a large snowflake in its design, and it emits ice crystals when swung in battle.

Many of Vexen's shields are given names associated with ice or cold.

Goofy's Seven Elements, which represents the seven types of magic appearing in Kingdom Hearts, includes a circular portion adorned with a snowflake, representing Blizzard. His Frozen Pride, based on Vexen's signature weapon, is also ice-themed.

The accessories and armor that protect specifically against Blizzard damage and Freezing are named after the Blizzard series of magic, the Blizzard-element summon Shiva, or other ice-related terms.

Origin
Ice, also known as Cold and Blizzard, is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. It is one of the earliest elements introduced, and forms a trifecta with the elements of Fire and Lightning. It is the opposing element of Fire.