Dark Mode

Dark Mode is a special ability Riku can to tranform in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, and possibly Kingdom Hearts II. Riku recieves this ability when DiZ manipulates the Darkness in his so Riku can use it freely. In this form, Riku can use his darkness with the worry of being taken over by Xehanort's Heartless. Because Riku is so darkness-oriented, this form gives him a substantial advantage in battle. While unconfirmed, it is very likely that when Riku takes the form of Xehanort's Heartless, he is using this form, able to tap into his darkness to the point of turning into Darkness itself.

Appearance
When Riku activates this form, a blue aura surrounds his, he jumps into the air and shouts, "Darkness!". A bright blue light shoots out of his chest, and in a flash of light, his clothes transform into the same suit he wore while possessed by Xehanort's Heartless in Kingdom Hearts. This consists of a form-fitting suit that appears to be made of black muscle tissue. The black fades to red around the wrists and comes with purple gloves that are tucked under the suit. The suit has a purple-blue color on the chest and part of the torso with the Heartless emblem on the chest. It has purple feet and shins that fade into black legs. It has a dark purple belt and a cloth around his waist, opening in the front. The cloth is an off-white color that fades into dark purple and is ripped all around at the bottom.

During his second fight with Roxas, Riku morphs into the form of Xehanort's Heartless wearing a Black Cloak. It is thought to be a stronger version of Dark Mode, being able to use the Darkness of Xehanort's Heartless, but at the cost of his bodily appearance. After the explosion of the Kingdom Hearts Encoder completely destroyed the last of Xehanort's Heartless, the Darkness lost it's form, freeing Riku from Xehanort's Heartless forever and physically freeing him from the Darkness.

Abilities
In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, since Riku is a playable character, he has a specific moveset while in Dark Mode. While as Xehanort's Heartless, he persumably has all of his powers.

Attack Sleights

King Mickey is helps Riku while he is in Castle Oblivion, allowing his to use these moves: Friend Sleights

Duel Sleights

Trivia

 * Many fan see Riku's Dark Form as an equilivant to Sora's Drive Forms.
 * It is unknown if Riku is able to use this form now that Xehanort's Heartless is gone.