Lock-On

Lock-On is a targeting mechanism in the  series, present in all installments except the original Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories and the original Kingdom Hearts coded. While the player will automatically attack the closest available target, Lock-On allows the player to permanently target a single enemy or attackable object, typically signified by the tan targeting reticule turning blue. While locked on to an enemy or an object, the camera will automatically move to follow the target. In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, while in side-scrolling areas, Data-Sora can lock on to a maximum of five enemies at a time rather than one.

Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping in , Kingdom Hearts II, the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX version of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD, Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, and Kingdom Hearts III, tapping  in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, double-tapping  in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and tapping  and  at the same time in the original version of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. Switching targets while in Lock-On is done by pressing or  in Kingdom Hearts, by holding  and moving  in Kingdom Hearts II, and by tapping  in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.

In a number of games, there are abilities that assist or enhance the targeting and Lock-On features. These include Scan, Range Extender, Auto-Lock, and Multilock.

Range Extender
Range Extender (レンジアップ) is an ability in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is found as an Ability Panel. It allows you to lock onto enemies even if they are far away.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

 * [[File:Range Extender KHD.png]] Range Extender can be purchased for 1200 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Auto-Lock
Auto-Lock (オートロックオン) is an ability in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is found as an Ability Panel. It allows you to automatically lock on to available targets while attacking.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

 * [[File:Auto-Lock KHD.png]] Auto-Lock can be purchased for 960 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, pressing or holding the special move button while using Sonic Blade allows Sora to home in on the nearest opponent within range, indicated by the Kingdom Hearts lock-on reticule appearing on their person.