Aerial Sweep

Aerial Sweep (エリアルスイープ) is a technique introduced in . It allows the user to leap at an airborne enemy and strike it with a spiraling attack.

Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts, Aerial Sweep is a combat ability that costs 2 to equip. When equipped, Sora is able to attack enemies above him from the ground with a spinning jump.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Aerial Sweep is an action ability that costs 2 AP to equip. When equipped, Sora will attack enemies directly above him from the ground with a spinning jump that can hit up to three times. While it has more potential height than Aerial Dive, the latter ability tends to take priority due to the difference in range.

In Kingdom Hearst Re:coded, Aerial Sweep has a memory consumption of 11%. It enables the user to crack down on surrounding foes with a jumping spin attack. It has a low chance of attacking ground enemies.

In Kingdom Hearts III, Aerial Sweep is an that costs 2  to equip. When equipped, Sora is able to attack enemies above him with a horizontal spinning attack.

Kingdom Hearts

 * Sora learns Aerial Sweep at level 30 with the Dream Sword, level 60 with the Dream Shield, and level 27 with the Dream Rod.

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

 * Sora learns Aerial Sweep at level 60 with the Dream Sword, level 84 with the Dream Shield, and level 36 with the Dream Rod.

Kingdom Hearts II

 * Sora learns Aerial Sweep after defeating Shan-Yu.
 * Limit Form has Aerial Sweep as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * Data-Sora can purchase Aerial Sweep from the Shop for 400 Munny, after completing Traverse Town.
 * Data-Sora can purchase Aerial Sweep from Wonderland: Sector B starting from 200 SP.

Kingdom Hearts III

 * Sora learns Aerial Sweep after beating the game.
 * Light Form has Aerial Sweep as a form ability.
 * Dark Form has Aerial Sweep as a form ability.
 * Double Form has Aerial Sweep as a form ability.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * Aerial Sweep: Blue Rhapsody (1%, Standard mode)

Other Appearances
In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Terra and Ventus use a similar attack against aerial enemies while in certain Command Styles.

Notes and references
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