Dodge Roll

Dodge Roll (ドッジロール) is a technique introduced in . It allows the user to execute a forward roll, during which they are invulnerable to enemy attacks. Leveling up increases the distance covered by the roll.

Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts, Dodge Roll is a combat ability used by Sora. It is executed by pressing and pushing the left analog stick in any direction. It costs 1 AP to equip.

In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Dodge Roll is an innate movement ability that is executed by double-tapping the control pad in a direction during battle. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, it is executed by pressing and pushing the left analog stick in any direction.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Dodge Roll is a Reaction Command.

In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Dodge Roll is a growth ability learned and upgraded by leveling up Limit Form. It is executed by pressing and a direction on the left analog stick. If both Dodge Roll and Quick Run are equipped, Dodge Roll is executed by tapping, while Quick Run is executed by pressing the button for slightly longer. In Sora's standard form, Dodge Roll costs 3 AP to equip.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Dodge Roll is an ability panel that can be leveled up from Dodge Roll LV1 to Dodge Roll LV2 and Dodge Roll LV3 by linking Dodge Roll LV+ Ⓛ (ドッジアップⓁ) panels. It is triggered by pressing and a direction on the control pad.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Dodge Roll is a exclusive to Ventus. It is activated by pressing and a direction on the left analog stick. It has a maximum level of 4.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Dodge Roll is a Bonus Booster ability that can be leveled up from Dodge Roll Lv.1 to Dodge Roll Lv.2. It is triggered by pressing and holding a direction on the control pad.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Dodge Roll is a that is triggered by moving the circle pad and pressing. It can be used to initiate Flowmotion.

Kingdom Hearts

 * Sora learns Dodge Roll after defeating the Guard Armor in the Third District.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

 * Sora has Dodge Roll as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts II

 * Sora can use Dodge Roll as a Reaction Command against Minute Bombs.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

 * Limit Form has Dodge Roll LV1 as a default ability.
 * Sora learns Dodge Roll LV1 after leveling Limit Form to level 3.
 * Limit Form learns Dodge Roll LV2 at level 3.
 * Sora learns Dodge Roll LV2 after leveling Limit Form to level 5.
 * Limit Form learns Dodge Roll LV3 at level 5.
 * Sora learns Dodge Roll LV3 after leveling Limit Form to level 7.
 * Limit Form learns Dodge Roll MAX at level 7.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

 * [[File:Dodge Roll KHD.png]] Dodge Roll is a clear bonus for Mission 05.
 * [[File:Dodge Roll KHD.png]] Dodge Roll ③ is a clear bonus for Mission 51.
 * [[File:Dodge Roll LV+ KHD.png]] Dodge Roll LV+ Ⓛ can be purchased for 600 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.

Panels that link to Dodge Roll

 * [[File:Dodge Rush KHD.png]] Dodge Rush Ⓛ (ドッジラッシュⓁ): Allows you to knock enemies aside when you perform a dodge roll.
 * [[File:Dodging Deflect KHD.png]] Dodging Deflect Ⓛ (リフレクトドッジⓁ): Allows you to bounce back enemy attacks when you perform a dodge roll.
 * [[File:Dodge Combo KHD.png]] Dodge Combo Ⓛ (ドッジコンボⓁ): Allows you to transition swiftly from a dodge roll back to the offensive.
 * [[File:Auto-Dodge KHD.png]] Auto-Dodge Ⓛ (オートドッジⓁ): Allows you to automatically avoid enemy attacks sometimes.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

 * Ventus has Dodge Roll as an initial command.
 * Ventus can purchase Dodge Roll for 200 munny.

''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * Data-Sora learns and levels up Dodge Roll by linking the CPU to the respective Bonus Boosters in the first and seventh sections of the Stat Matrix.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

 * Sora and Riku have Dodge Roll as an initial command.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
The Dodge Rush Ⓛ can be synthesized for 4500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 2 Moonstone
 * 3 Combo Tech
 * 2 Power Tech+
 * 1 Premium Orb

The Dodging Deflect Ⓛ can be synthesized for 6800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Diamond
 * 3 Range Tech+

The Dodge Combo Ⓛ can be synthesized for 8800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Adamantite
 * 1 Combo Tech+

The Auto-Dodge Ⓛ can be synthesized for 6800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Diamond
 * 1 Combo Tech++

Other appearances
In the Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories manga, Sora is surprised that the ability is different from its incarnation in his original adventure.

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