Gear

Gears (ギア) are part of the Panel System featured in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. These panels change the form of the playable character's weapons, serving as a replacement of the Keychain system of previous games. Most Gears have room to attach Units (ユニット), which boost the weapon's stats or unlock hidden abilities.

Gearless weapon
A gearless weapon is the user's default and most basic weapon, with nothing setting it apart.

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, 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 panel 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 panel synthesis.

The Duel Gear ④ can be synthesized for 4600 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * Recipes
 * 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

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 panel synthesis.

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

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, and the Phantom Gear++ ⑤, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

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

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 panel synthesis.

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

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 panel synthesis.

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

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 panel synthesis.

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

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 panel synthesis.

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

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

The Crisis Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * Recipes
 * 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 Rookie rank.
 * 4 Gear Component C
 * 2 Rune Tech+
 * 2 Power Tech+
 * 2 Silver

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 panel synthesis.

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

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

The Hazard Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 * Recipes
 * 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

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 panel synthesis.

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

Champion Gear
The Champion Gear ⑤ (ヴァリアントギア⑤) is obtained through panel 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.

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

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 panel synthesis.

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

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 panel 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 two 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 black, gold, and blue or red. 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.

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

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 rank. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into a more powerful form that draws forth its wielder's true worth. When equipped, it gives the Organization members their signature weapons.

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, which has the odd effect of giving Sora a Sword weapon despite his weapons being classified as Keyblades. For Riku, it produces his Soul Eater's Keyblade form, Way to the Dawn, and for Mickey, it produces a stronger version of his Keyblade called Kingdom Key DΩ. 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+. Xion's Keyblade, when equipped with the Zero Gear, operates as Roxas's does in Story Mode.

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."

Ability Unit
The Ability Unit Ⓛ (アビリティユニットⓁ) is a link panel that unlocks one of a weapon's hidden abilities when equipped.

The three Ability Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 360 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 15, and as a clear bonus in Mission 30.

Power Unit
The Power Unit Ⓛ (パワーユニットⓁ) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Strength, depending on the weapon.

The five Power Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 180 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank, for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 170 Mission Crowns, and obtained from a chest at the Side Street in Mission 13.

Magic Unit
The Magic Unit Ⓛ (マジックユニットⓁ) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Magic, depending on the weapon.

The five Magic Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, for 800 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 190 Mission Crowns, and obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 73.

Guard Unit
The Guard Unit Ⓛ (ガードユニットⓁ) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Defense, depending on the weapon.

The five Guard Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, for 800 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 240 Mission Crowns, and obtained as an MG clear bonus in Mission 20.

Sight Unit
The Sight Unit Ⓛ (センスユニットⓁ) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Critical Rate and Critical Bonus, depending on the weapon.

The five Sight Unit Ⓛ's are obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 44, as a clear bonus in Mission 90, from a chest at the Agrabah Street in Mission 32, from a chest at the in Mission 48, and from a chest at the Agrabah Street in Mission 82.

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