Block

Guard (リフレクトガード), also translated as Block in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, is an ability which appears in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, it is an ability panel, and it can be upgraded by linking it to a Block LV+ Ⓛ (ガードアップⓁ) panel. It can be leveled up to Block LV2, Block LV3, and Block LV4. It can also be linked to various sub-panels, which can be synthesized at the Moogle Shop.

In all games, it allows the user to deflect a frontal enemy attack. In Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II it is activated by pressing, in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories it is automatic, and in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days it is activated by pressing Y. In Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II, "Guard" requires 2 AP to equip, while in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, it is activated by the Large Body card, costs 40 CP to add to your deck, and lasts for 1 reload.

Kingdom Hearts

 * Sora learns "Guard" at level 9 with the Dream Shield, 24 with the Dream Rod, or 36 with the Dream Sword.

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

 * Sora learns "Guard" at level 15 with the Dream Shield, 24 with the Dream Sword, or 33 with the Dream Rod.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

 * The Large Body card has "Guard" as its ability.

Kingdom Hearts II

 * Roxas learns "Guard" after defeating the Twilight Thorn.
 * Limit Form has "Guard" as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

 * Roxas learns "Guard" after defeating the Twilight Thorn.
 * Limit Form has "Guard" as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

 * [[File:DaysBlock.png]]Block ② is a clear bonus for Mission 07.
 * [[File:DaysBlock.png]]Block ④ can be purchased for 2400 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Master rank.
 * [[File:DaysBlock LV+.png]]Block LV+ Ⓛ can be purchased for 2400 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Master rank, can be purchased for 6000 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, and is in a chest at the Bridge in Mission 22

Panels which link to Block

 * Perfect Block Ⓛ: Allows you to block just as an attack hits to eliminate recoil.
 * [[File:Block-Counter.png]]Block-Counter Ⓛ: Allows you to respond with a powerful counterattack immediately after blocking.
 * Block-Retreat Ⓛ: Allows you to recoil farther after you block an attack.
 * [[File:Sliding Block.png]]Sliding Block Ⓛ: Allows you to quickly slide forward as you block.
 * Block-Jump Ⓛ: Allows you to jump right after you block without any delay.
 * [[File:Fire Block.png]]Fire Block Ⓛ: Allows you to ignite enemies sometimes when you block.
 * [[File:Blizzard Block.png]]Blizzard Block Ⓛ: Allows you to freeze enemies sometimes when you block.
 * [[File:Thunder Block.png]]Thunder Block Ⓛ: Allows you to jolt enemies sometimes when you block.
 * [[File:Aero Block.png]]Aero Block Ⓛ: Allows you to air-toss enemies sometimes when you block.
 * [[File:Block Bonus.png]]Block Bonus Ⓛ: Allows you to generate HP prizes sometimes when you block.
 * Round Block Ⓛ: Allows you to block any attack, even if it comes from behind.
 * [[File:Auto-Block.png]]Auto-Block Ⓛ: Allows you to automatically block frontal attacks.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Perfect Block Ⓛ are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Block-Retreat Ⓛ (1 Perfect Block Ⓛ)

Round Block Ⓛ are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Auto-Block Ⓛ (1 Round Block Ⓛ)