Gear

Gears (ギア) are weapon panels, and are part of the Panel System found in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. By equipping them, the members of Organization XIII, as well as the unlockable characters, can change their weapons' forms and powers.

Skill Gear
The Skill Gear (スキルギア) is obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 06. It can also be found as the Skill Gear+ ②, which is obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 13.

Technical Gear
The Technical Gear ③ (テックギア③) can be purchased for 720 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Technical Gear+ ③, which is obtained from a chest at the Outside the Coliseum in Mission 39.

Duel Gear
The Duel Gear ④ (デュアルギア④) is obtained through Item Synthesis. It can also be found as the Duel Gear+ ④, which is obtained from a chest at the Tram Common in Mission 59, and the Duel Gear++ ⑤, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Loaded Gear
The Loaded Gear (アームドギア) is obtained from a chest at the Underground Passage in Mission 11. It can also be found as the Loaded Gear+ ②, which is obtained from a chest at The Palace in Mission 16.

Chrono Gear
The Chrono Gear ③ (クロノギア③) can be purchased for 720 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Chrono Gear+ ③, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Phantom Gear
The Phantom Gear ④ (ファントムギア④) is obtained from a chest at the Halloween Town Entrance in Mission 45. It can also be found as the Phantom Gear+ ④, which can be redeemed for 70 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop, and the Phantom Gear++ ⑤, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Lift Gear
The Lift Gear ③ (クライムギア③) can be purchased for 1080 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Lift Gear+ ③, which can be redeemed for 10 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

Nimble Gear
The Nimble Gear ④ (エレガントギア④) can be purchased for 3600 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank. It can also be found as the Nimble Gear+ ④, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Wild Gear
The Wild Gear ③ (ワイルドギア③) can be purchased for 1080 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Wild Gear+ ③, which can be redeemed for 40 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop.

Ominous Gear
The Ominous Gear ④ (オミナスギア④) is obtained from a chest at the Agrabah Street in Mission 15. It can also be found as the Ominous Gear+ ④, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Valor Gear
The Valor Gear ② (ブレイブギア②) is obtained from a chest at the West Hall in Mission 29. It can also be found as the Valor Gear+ ②, which can be redeemed for 2 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

Fearless Gear
The Fearless Gear ③ (フィアレスギア③) can be purchased for 2400 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank. It can also be found as the Fearless Gear+ ③, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Prestige Gear
The Prestige Gear ④ (グローリィギア④) can be purchased for 3600 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank. It can also be found as the Prestige Gear+ ④, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Crisis Gear
The Crisis Gear ⑤ (クライシスギア⑤) is obtained through Item Synthesis. It can also be found as the Crisis Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Omega Gear
The Omega Gear ⑥ (オメガギア⑥) can be redeemed for 160 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop. It can also be found as the Omega Gear+ ⑥, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Hazard Gear
The Hazard Gear ⑤ (ハザードギア⑤) is obtained through Item Synthesis. It can also be found as the Hazard Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Rage Gear
The Rage Gear ⑤ (レイジングギア⑤) can be redeemed for 120 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop. It can also be found as the Rage Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Champion Gear
The Champion Gear ⑤ (ヴァリアントギア⑤) is obtained through Item Synthesis. It can also be found as the Champion Gear+ ⑤, which can be purchased for 6400 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Master rank.

Ultimate Gear
The Ultimate Gear ⑥ (アルティメットギア⑥) can be redeemed for 110 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop. It can also be found as the Ultimate Gear+ ⑥, which is obtained through Item Synthesis.

Pandora's Gear
The Pandora's Gear ⑤ (パンドラギア⑤) can be purchased for 10000 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once every Secret Report has been obtained. It can also be found as the Pandora's Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through Item Synthesis. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into a more formidable form, with exceptional capabilities. The Pandora's Gear ⑤ grants the Risky Play ability.

For Organization members, this Gear grants them one of their most powerful weapons; the color scheme is the same for all of the Organization's weapons provided by the Pandora's Gear, consisting of gold, black, and red or blue. For Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Riku, this Gear grants them the version of their weapon that is based on an Organization member's signature weapon. The King is the only exception, as he is granted his former Keyblade, the Star Seeker.

Zero Gear
The Zero Gear ⑤ (ゼロギア⑤) can be purchased for 30000 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Legend. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into a more powerful form that draws forth its wielder's true worth.

The Zero Gear is emblazoned with the Nobody insignia, signifying that for the Organization members, as well as others who wear the Black Coat, this gear produces that character's signature weapon. For Sora, Donald, and Goofy, it instead produces their Dream weapons. For Roxas, however, it produces his signature Oathkeeper and Oblivion only when equipped with three Ability Units, and only during Mission Mode. It produces Kingdom Key+, Oathkeeper, and Two Become One when equipped with zero, one, and two Ability Units, respectively. In Story Mode, three Ability Units simply revert the Keyblade back into Kingdom Key+.

Casual Gear
The Casual Gear ② (カジュアルギア②) can be redeemed for 15 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into "something awfully familiar", i.e., a joke weapon such as an umbrella or a broom.

Mystery Gear
The Mystery Gear ③ (ミステリーギア③) can be redeemed for 60 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into one that "draws forth its wielder's personality."

List of Units
Units are link panels that can be installed in the link areas of Gears. When installed, they boost the stats and unlock abilities of the equipped weapon.

Ability Unit
The Ability Unit Ⓛ (アビリティユニットⓁ) is a link weapon panel that, when installed in a Gear's link area, unlocks one of the Gear's abilities.

Three Ability Units can be obtained. One is a clear bonus for Mission 15, one is a completion bonus for Mission 30, and one can be purchased for 360 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Power Unit
The Power Unit Ⓛ (パワーユニットⓁ) is a link weapon panel that, when installed in a Gear's link area, increases the Strength of the player character. The increase varies between weapons.

Five Power Units can be obtained. One is obtained from a treasure chest at the Side Street in Mission 13, one can be purchased for 180 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank, one can be purchased for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank, one can be purchased for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, and one can be redeemed for 170 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

Magic Unit
The Magic Unit Ⓛ (マジックユニットⓁ) is a link weapon panel that, when installed in a Gear's link area, increases the Magic of the player character. The increase varies between weapons.

Five Magic Units can be obtained. One can be purchased for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, one can be purchased for 800 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank, one is a clear bonus for Mission 73, one can be purchased for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, and one can be redeemed for 190 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

Guard Unit
The Guard Unit Ⓛ (ガードユニットⓁ) is a link weapon panel that, when installed in a Gear's link area, increases the Defense of the player character. The increase varies between weapons.

Five Guard Units can be obtained. One is a completion bonus for Mission 20, one can be purchased for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank, one can be purchased for 800 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank, one can be purchased for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, and one can be redeemed for 240 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

Sight Unit
The Sight Unit Ⓛ (センスユニットⓁ) is a link weapon panel that, when installed in a Gear's link area, increases the Critical % (Critical Rate) and Critical Bonus of the player character. The increases vary between weapons.

Five Sight Units can be obtained. One is obtained from a treasure chest at the Agrabah Street in Mission 32 (requires High Jump or Glide), one is a clear bonus for Mission 44, one is obtained from a treasure chest at the Cave Entrance Hall in Mission 48 (requires High Jump and Glide), one is obtained from a treasure chest at the Agrabah Street in Mission 82 (requires High Jump or Glide), and one is a clear bonus for Mission 90.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
The Duel Gear ④ can be synthesized for 4600 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 3 Gear Component A
 * 3 Combo Tech
 * 2 Bronze

The Duel Gear++ ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component B
 * 5 Combo Tech
 * 1 Dark Ingot

The Chrono Gear+ ③ can be synthesized for 2000 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 3 Gear Component A
 * 2 Rune Tech
 * 1 Bronze

The Phantom Gear++ ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component B
 * 2 Rune Tech+
 * 1 Dark Ingot

The Nimble Gear+ ④ can be synthesized for 3700 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 3 Gear Component A
 * 2 Aerial Tech
 * 2 Bronze

The Ominous Gear+ ④ can be synthesized for 3700 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 3 Gear Component A
 * 2 Range Tech
 * 2 Bronze

The Fearless Gear+ ③ can be synthesized for 2000 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 3 Gear Component A
 * 2 Power Tech
 * 2 Bronze

The Prestige Gear+ ④ can be synthesized for 4600 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component B
 * 3 Power Tech
 * 1 Dark Ingot

The Crisis Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank.
 * 4 Gear Component B
 * 2 Rune Tech
 * 2 Power Tech
 * 2 Dark Ingot

The Crisis Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 11700 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank.
 * 4 Gear Component C
 * 2 Rune Tech+
 * 2 Power Tech+
 * 2 Silver

The Omega Gear+ ⑥ can be synthesized for 30000 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component D
 * 3 Rune Tech++
 * 3 Power Tech++
 * 2 Mythril

The Hazard Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component C
 * 2 Rune Tech+
 * 2 Range Tech+
 * 2 Silver

The Hazard Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 11700 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component D
 * 2 Rune Tech++
 * 2 Range Tech++
 * 2 Gold

The Rage Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank.
 * 4 Gear Component C
 * 2 Combo Tech+
 * 2 Aerial Tech+
 * 2 Silver

The Champion Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component C
 * 2 Combo Tech+
 * 2 Power Tech+
 * 2 Silver

The Ultimate Gear+ ⑥ can be synthesized for 30000 Munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component D
 * 3 Combo Tech++
 * 3 Power Tech++
 * 2 Orichalcum

The Pandora's Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 19500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component D
 * 2 Luck Tech
 * 1 Premium Orb
 * 2 Mithril