Stalwart Blade

The Stalwart Blade (ストレングスブレード) is an Emblem Heartless Boss from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is merely a palette swap of the Dualblade, using the element of wind. This Heartless was fought by Roxas in Olympus Coliseum, and later in Twilight Town.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
This magic-resistant knight Heartless's skillful defense makes it tough to finish off.

Though its focused slash can be stopped with a block, blasting the knight with Aeroga while it is storing up energy will stagger it, opening it up to extra damage, especially from magic.

Strategy
Like most arm-blade knights, the Stalwart Blade attacks with sliding thrusts, spin attacks, and drop bomb attacks. Like the others, it becomes stunned and dizzy after its own attempts. Dodge its attacks, then counter during its malaise. It recovers all too quickly, so be ready to jump or roll away. Hit it with Aero spells to stun it for longer periods of time, creating more chances to hit it.

Appearance
The Stalwart Blade is in the same family as Dualblade. This Heartless's armor is reddish-brown in decoration. Its weapons are uniquely-shaped golden twin blades.