Blizzard (element)

Blizzard (ブリザド), often referred to as Ice, is an element in the Kingdom Hearts series. It is considered the opposite of Fire, and is usually associated with Frost materials and the Freeze status effect.

Attacks and abilities
In Kingdom Hearts series, both allies and enemies can utilize Blizzard as their attacks. It mostly appears as Blizzard magic, which has appeared in every game as an offensive spell. Some party members can use Blizzard-based abilities as well. In some games, there are also other attacks that use Blizzard-elements, such as Blizzard Raid, Freeze, and Icicle Mine. Some summons can use Blizzard-based attacks as well, such as Dumbo and Genie.

Blizzard Resistance
Blizzard Resistance is a recurring stat in the Kingdom Hearts series. Increasing it through various means will reduce the amount of damage taken from Blizzard attacks. In most games in the series, Blizzard Resistance can be raised by equipping accessories or, in Kingdom Hearts II, armor. In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, some enemy cards grant resistance or weakness to Blizzard as a secondary effect. Blizzard Resistance is raised in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep by equipping the Blizzard Screen ability, and in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded by equipping Blizzard Resistance Stat Chips in the Stat Matrix (see above).

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, ice resistance only protects against the freeze status, not against Blizzard damage.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

 * Blizzard Charm: 30%
 * Full Circle: 20%
 * Might Crown: 10%
 * Master's Circle: 100%

Enemies
Blizzard Resistance is a major stat for Kingdom Hearts enemies. Enemies that use Blizzard-element attacks are generally resistant to Blizzard damage, and some even absorb it to heal themselves. Blizzard-element attacks tend to be effective against fire-themed enemies.

Enemies that use the Blizzard Element

 * Heartless
 * Blue Rhapsody
 * Wizard
 * Defender
 * Icy Cube
 * Bookmaster
 * Fortuneteller
 * Blizzard Lord
 * Avalanche
 * Blizzard Plant
 * Skater Bomb


 * Nobodies
 * Vexen
 * Demyx
 * Xemnas


 * Unversed
 * Blue Sea Salt
 * Triple Wrecker


 * Other
 * Ice Titan
 * Ice Colossus
 * Jafar
 * Master Xehanort
 * Vanitas
 * Lingering Will

Themes
Several recurring elements in the Kingdom Hearts series incorporate Blizzard into their design or conceptualization.

The Freeze status effect is closely associated with Blizzard, especially in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, in which Blizzard-themed equipment, abilities and accessories allow the player to inflict enemies with or protect the player from receiving an Freeze status.

The Frost synthesis materials are said to contain the essence of ice.

Some Projectile Gummi Blocks in Kingdom Hearts II are named after Blizzard magic.

Certain weapons and accessories are associated with Blizzard. The Diamond Dust incorporates a large snowflake in its design, and it emits ice crystals when swung in battle.

Many of Vexen's shields are given names associated with ice or cold.

Goofy's Seven Elements, which represents the seven types of magic appearing in Kingdom Hearts, includes a circular portion adorned with an snowflake, representing Blizzard. His Frozen Pride, based on Vexen's signature weapon, is also ice-themed.

The accessories and armor that protect specifically against Blizzard damage and Freezing are named after the Blizzard series of magic, the Blizzard-element summon Shiva, or other ice-related terms.

Origin
Ice, also known as Cold and Blizzard, is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. It is one of the earliest elements introduced, and forms a trifecta with the elements of Fire and Lightning. It is the opposing element of Fire.