Block

Guard (リフレクトガード), also translated as Block in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, is an ability which appears in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. It allows the user to block many frontal attacks with their weapon.

Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts, Guard is an ability that costs 2 AP to equip. It is a single blocking swing used by pressing while standing stationary.

In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Guard is an enemy card effect that costs 40 CP to equip and lasts for one reload.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Guard is a Action ability that costs 2 AP to equip. It is used by pressing while standing stationary, and holding the button extends the duration of the block.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Block is an ability panel. It used by pressing while standing stationary, and holding the button extends the duration of the block. It can be upgraded by linking Block LV+ Ⓛ (ガードアップⓁ) panels to it. It can be leveled from Block LV1 up to Block LV2, Block LV3, and Block LV4 to increase blocking speed and decrease the recoil that occurs after a successful block. It can also be linked to various sub-panels, which can be synthesized at the Moogle Shop.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Block is a Defense command that has a maximum level of 3. It is used by pressing while standing stationary, and holding the button extends the duration of the block.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Block is a Bonus Booster ability that is used by pressing while standing stationary. Holding the button extends the duration of the block.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Block is a Defense command that is used by pressing while standing stationary. Holding the button extends the duration of the block.

Kingdom Hearts

 * Sora learns Guard at level 9 with the Dream Shield, 24 with the Dream Rod, or 36 with the Dream Sword.

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

 * Sora learns Guard at level 15 with the Dream Shield, 24 with the Dream Sword, or 33 with the Dream Rod.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

 * The Large Body enemy card has Guard as its effect.
 * The Black Fungus enemy card can randomly activate Guard.
 * The Darkside enemy card can mimic an enemy's Guard.

Kingdom Hearts II

 * Roxas learns Guard after defeating the Twilight Thorn.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

 * Roxas learns Guard after defeating the Twilight Thorn.
 * Limit Form has Guard as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

 * [[File:Block KHD.png]] Block ② is a clear bonus for Mission 07.
 * [[File:Block KHD.png]] Block ④ can be purchased for 2400 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Master rank.
 * [[File:Block LV+ KHD.png]] Block LV+ Ⓛ can be purchased for 2400 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Master rank, can be purchased for 6000 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, and is in a chest at the Bridge in Mission 22.

Panels which link to Block

 * [[File:Perfect Block KHD.png]] Perfect Block Ⓛ (ジャストガードⓁ): Allows you to block just as an attack hits to eliminate recoil.
 * [[File:Block-Counter KHD.png]] Block-Counter Ⓛ (ガードカウンターⓁ): Allows you to respond with a powerful counterattack immediately after blocking.
 * [[File:Block-Retreat KHD.png]] Block-Retreat Ⓛ (ガードバックⓁ): Allows you to recoil farther after you block an attack.
 * [[File:Sliding Block KHD.png]] Sliding Block Ⓛ (スライドガード): Allows you to quickly slide forward as you block.
 * [[File:Block-Jump KHD.png]] Block-Jump Ⓛ (ガードエスケープⓁ): Allows you to jump right after you block without any delay.
 * [[File:Fire Block KHD.png]] Fire Block Ⓛ (ファイアガードⓁ): Allows you to ignite enemies sometimes when you block (15% base chance).
 * [[File:Blizzard Block KHD.png]] Blizzard Block Ⓛ (ブリザドガードⓁ): Allows you to freeze enemies sometimes when you block (15% base chance).
 * [[File:Thunder Block KHD.png]] Thunder Block Ⓛ (サンダーガードⓁ): Allows you to jolt enemies sometimes when you block (15% base chance).
 * [[File:Aero Block KHD.png]] Aero Block Ⓛ (エアロガードⓁ): Allows you to air-toss enemies sometimes when you block (15% base chance).
 * [[File:Block Bonus KHD.png]] Ⓛ (ガードボーナスⓁ): Allows you to generate HP prizes sometimes when you block.
 * [[File:Round Block KHD.png]] ‎Round Block Ⓛ (ラウンドガードⓁ): Allows you to block any attack, even if it comes from behind.
 * [[File:Auto-Block KHD.png]] Auto-Block Ⓛ (オートガードⓁ): Allows you to automatically block frontal attacks.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

 * Terra is equipped with Block at the beginning of the game.
 * Ventus is equipped with Block at the beginning of the game.
 * Terra and Ventus can purchase Block from the Command Shop for 200 munny once one world is cleared or the command has already been obtained elsewhere.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

 * Data-Sora learns Block by linking the CPU to the respective Bonus Booster in the second section of the Stat Matrix.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

 * Sora and Riku have Block from the beginning of the game.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
The Perfect Block Ⓛ can be synthesized for 3300 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 2 Moonstone
 * 2 Shield Tech

The Block-Counter Ⓛ can be synthesized for 4500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 2 Moonstone
 * 3 Shield Tech
 * 2 Shield Tech+

The Block-Retreat Ⓛ can be synthesized for 4500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 2 Moonstone
 * 3 Shield Tech
 * 1 Perfect Block Ⓛ

The Sliding Block Ⓛ can be synthesized for 6800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Diamond
 * 1 Shield Tech+
 * 2 Range Tech+

The Block-Jump Ⓛ can be synthesized for 6800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Diamond
 * 1 Shield Tech+
 * 2 Aerial Tech+

The Fire Block Ⓛ can be synthesized for 4500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 2 Moonstone
 * 3 Shield Tech
 * 3 Blazing Shard
 * 3 Rune Tech

The Blizzard Block Ⓛ can be synthesized for 4500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 2 Moonstone
 * 3 Shield Tech
 * 3 Frost Shard
 * 3 Rune Tech

The Thunder Block Ⓛ can be synthesized for 6800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Diamond
 * 1 Shield Tech+
 * 3 Lightning Gem
 * 2 Rune Tech+

The Aero Block Ⓛ can be synthesized for 6800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Diamond
 * 1 Shield Tech+
 * 3 Gust Gem
 * 2 Rune Tech+

The Block Bonus Ⓛ can be synthesized for 8800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Adamantite
 * 1 Shield Tech+
 * 1 Luck Tech

The Round Block Ⓛ can be synthesized for 4500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 2 Moonstone
 * 2 Shield Tech+

The Auto-Block Ⓛ can be synthesized for 8800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
 * 1 Adamantite
 * 1 Shield Tech+
 * 1 Round Block Ⓛ

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Perfect Block Ⓛ are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Block-Retreat Ⓛ (1 Perfect Block Ⓛ)

Round Block Ⓛ are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Auto-Block Ⓛ (1 Round Block Ⓛ)

Trivia

 * Xemnas is the only character in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days not to use his weapon to block; he uses energy fields instead.