Strike Raid

Strike Raid, called Strike Judgment in Kingdom Hearts II, is a technique introduced in . It is a ranged attack that allows the user to hurl the Keyblade at enemies.

Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts, Strike Raid is a Special Ability that Sora can use while on the ground against a target at long range. It lets Sora throw the Keyblade up to five times, summoning the Keyblade back to his hand after each toss. Sora is invulnerable during the technique, and the Keyblade will immediately return to Sora's hand if it hits an obstacle, causing recoil. Selecting the Strike (ストライク) command from the last command bar executes the initial attack, an additional three attacks can be added by selecting the Raid (レイド) command each time it becomes available, and the final, more powerful finishing strike is executed by selecting the Judgment (ジャッジメント) command when it appears. In the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX release of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, the initial Strike command, the Raid followups, and the Judgment finisher are all implemented as Reaction Commands. Strike Raid costs 3 to equip and 2 MP to use (3 MP in the original Japanese version).

In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Strike Raid is an attack sleight. It allows the user to throw the Keyblade once, with it returning like a boomerang. The attack damages and stuns enemies on impact.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Strike Judgment is a limit exclusive to Genie. The limit begins with Strike, where Genie shoots a stream of magic bullets at a single target. Afterwards, Judgment causes Sora to spin Genie in a circle as Genie shoots more magic bullets from his fingers towards all surrounding enemies, knocking them closer to Sora.

In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Strike Raid is also an action ability exclusive to Limit Form. It is a limit that is equipped by default and costs 65 MP to use. It is automatically assigned to in the shortcuts menu. On activation, Sora performs the first throw attack, and up to three more throws can be executed through the  Reaction Command. Afterwards, the Reaction Command is replaced with  to perform the final, more powerful throw. Each time it is thrown, the Keyblade has strong homing capabilities, making Strike Raid's attacks connect more reliably than its iteration in Kingdom Hearts.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Strike Raid is a Basic available to Terra, Ventus, and Aqua that lets the user hurl the Keyblade once, with it returning like a boomerang. If used in midair, they will return to the ground before throwing the Keyblade. The attack damages and stuns enemies on impact. It takes up one slot in the Command Deck, has a maximum level of 3, has a normal reload time of 10 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 20%.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Strike Raid is an that has a normal memory consumption of 15% and a reload time of 15 seconds. It lets Data-Sora hurl the Keyblade once, with it returning like a boomerang. If used in midair, he will return to the ground before throwing the Keyblade.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Strike Raid is an that takes up one slot in the Command Deck and has a reload time of 24 seconds. It lets the user hurl the Keyblade at the enemy, after which it loops around to hit multiple times and potentially attack other enemies. It has a 50% chance of stunning enemies. It grants +1 to Defense when attached to a Dream Eater recipe. This version of Strike Raid can be initiated in midair.

In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Strike Raid is a special attack that targets all enemies and costs 3 special attack gauges to use. It inflicts more damage to poisoned targets.

Kingdom Hearts

 * Sora learns Strike Raid after completing the Pegasus Cup for the first time.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

 * Sora learns Strike Raid after reaching level 12.

Kingdom Hearts II

 * "Wisdom" Genie has Strike Raid as his Limit.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

 * "Wisdom" Genie has Strike Raid as his Limit.
 * Limit Form has Strike Raid as a Limit Command.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

 * Ventus has Strike Raid as one of his initial commands.
 * Terra can find Strike Raid in a chest in the Foyer.
 * Aqua can find Strike Raid in a chest in the Gardens.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can find Strike Raid as a bonus on the normal Keyblade Board.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can create Strike Raid through Command Melding.
 * Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can purchase Strike Raid from the Moogle Shop for 100 munny once five worlds are cleared or the command has already been obtained elsewhere.
 * The has Strike Raid in its Lv.0, Lv.1, and Lv.2 Command Decks.
 * The has Strike Raid in its Lv.0, Lv.1, and Lv.2 Command Decks.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * Data-Sora can obtain Strike Raid from a rare prize blox in the Hall of Beginnings.
 * Data-Sora has a 4% chance of obtaining Strike Raid from a prize blox in floors 51 to 60 of the Avatar Sector.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Strike Raid as the A reward for defeating the Ice Titan on Beginner Mode.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Strike Raid as the B reward for defeating the Ice Titan on Standard Mode.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Strike Raid as the ★ reward for defeating Data-Riku at Hollow Bastion I on Beginner Mode.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Strike Raid as the A reward for defeating Data-Riku at Hollow Bastion I on Standard Mode.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Strike Raid as the B reward for defeating Data-Riku at Hollow Bastion I on Proud Mode.
 * Data-Sora can obtain Strike Raid as an enemy drop.
 * Data-Sora can purchase Strike Raid from the shop for 400 munny after clearing Hollow Bastion.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

 * Sora can obtain Strike Raid from a chest in the Fountain Plaza.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Strike Raid from the Sir Kyroo Ability Link for 10 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Strike Raid from the Pricklemane Ability Link for 10 Link Points.
 * Sora and Riku can purchase Strike Raid from the shop for 200 munny, 160 munny during Bargain Flurry, after reaching Shop Level 3.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ

 * Strike Raid +2 is the special attack for medals and.
 * Strike Raid +3 is the special attack for medals and.
 * Strike Raid +4 is the special attack for medals and.
 * Strike Raid +5 is the special attack for medals and.
 * Strike Raid +6 is the special attack for medals and.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

 * Strike Raid: Monotrucker: (6%, Shop LV 4-5, 7-8)

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * Strike Raid: Fat Bandit (4%, Critical mode)

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Strike Raid is a Basic-class Attack Command that can be melded by Terra, Ventus, and Aqua through a single recipe, listed in the Attack Recipe.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Strike Raid is used to meld the following commands:
 * Freeze Raid
 * Treasure Raid
 * Ars Solum
 * Poison Edge
 * Wishing Edge
 * Stun Edge
 * Confusion Strike
 * Binding Strike
 * Blizzara
 * Thundaga Shot
 * Payback Raid
 * Meteor Shower
 * Bio Barrage

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Strike Raid is used to convert the following commands:
 * Thunder Buster
 * Thunder Slam
 * Fire Raid
 * Blizzard Raid
 * Thunder Raid
 * Aero Raid
 * Wind Sweep
 * Spark Storm

Kingdom Hearts II
Roxas uses a Reaction Command called Break Raid in the battle against the Twilight Thorn that resembles Strike Raid.

Kingdom Hearts III
While Sora is performing Risk Dodge, he can attack with Risk Raid. This can only be done if he somersaults over the enemy.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Strike Raid appears in Final Fantasy Record Keeper as one of Sora's Soul Breaks, learned through the Lionheart (KH) Keyblade. It allows him to deliver ten ranged physical fire, lightning, and ice attacks to an enemy, set his critical hit chance to 50%, and lets him enter Connected Hearts EX Mode, which raises his Attack a moderate amount, and causes fire, lightning, and ice spellblade abilities to trigger the follow-up ability Judgment.

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