Shadow Stalker and Dark Thorn: Difference between revisions
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|KH2reward=(1) MP Ball | |KH2reward=(1) MP Ball x10, (3) MP Ball x5<ref>The Shadow Stalker drops (1) MP Ball x10 and (3) MP Ball x5 if its HP is depleted while possessing the chandelier or pillar, and drops (1) Drive Ball x10 and (3) Drive Ball x5 when Release is performed.</ref> | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The Shadow Stalker's body is a black sphere with several twisted tentacles sprouting out of it. Two of these are large, each sporting two metal bands around them, while the rest are smaller and placed more haphazardly around the Heartless's body. The tips of all of these tentacles are orange. The Shadow Stalker's jagged maw is red on the inside, and its eyes are eerie, glowing, yellow circles with pitch-black rings around them. The most prominent feature of the Heartless are the two chains wrapped around its body, with each end of both chains attached to a conical weight. The Shadow Stalker is vaguely reminiscent of the [[Darkball]] Heartless. | The Shadow Stalker's body is a black sphere with several twisted tentacles sprouting out of it. Two of these are large, each sporting two metal bands around them, while the rest are smaller and placed more haphazardly around the Heartless's body. The tips of all of these tentacles are orange. The Shadow Stalker's jagged maw is red on the inside, and its eyes are eerie, glowing, yellow circles with pitch-black rings around them. The most prominent feature of the Heartless are the two chains wrapped around its body, with each end of both chains attached to a conical weight. The Shadow Stalker is vaguely reminiscent of the [[Darkball]] Heartless. | ||
The Dark Thorn is a massive creature with black skin. Its entire body is wrapped in teal thorns, possibly a reference to the Beast's rose, and both of its wrists and ankles still have manacles on them. The chains on its arms are broken, but the chain connecting its feet is not. Like many other Purebloods, the Dark Thorn has a heart-shaped hole in its chest. The Heartless has a large, red, toothy maw and beady, glowing yellow eyes. While it is muscular and has large hands and feet, it also has rather thin limbs. Each of its limbs sports three digits with long, red claws. The Dark Thorn also has two enormous, orange horns and a massive, orange mane. According to Nomura, the Dark Thorn's design is based on the ''Final Fantasy X'' version of {{wiki|finalfantasy|Ifrit}}. | The Dark Thorn is a massive creature with black skin. Its entire body is wrapped in teal thorns, possibly a reference to the Beast's rose, and both of its wrists and ankles still have manacles on them. The chains on its arms are broken, but the chain connecting its feet is not. Like many other Purebloods, the Dark Thorn has a heart-shaped hole in its chest. The Heartless has a large, red, toothy maw and beady, glowing yellow eyes. While it is muscular and has large hands and feet, it also has rather thin limbs. Each of its limbs sports three digits with long, red claws. The Dark Thorn also has two enormous, orange horns and a massive, orange mane. According to Nomura, the Dark Thorn's design is based on the ''Final Fantasy X'' version of {{wiki|finalfantasy|Ifrit}}. | ||
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===Shadow Stalker=== | ===Shadow Stalker=== | ||
The Shadow Stalker will possess the various parts of the ballroom during the encounter to attack the party | The Shadow Stalker will possess the various parts of the ballroom during the encounter to attack the party: | ||
*'''Windows:''' The Shadow Stalker flies into the windows, and causes a giant flash to pass over the floor. Retreat behind the pillars to avoid this. | *'''Windows:''' The Shadow Stalker flies into the windows, and causes a giant flash to pass over the floor. Retreat behind the pillars to avoid this. | ||
*'''Floor:''' When the Shadow Stalker disappears into the floor, it will attempt to devour Sora from beneath. Jump sideways when the floor underneath him glows to avoid the attack. | *'''Floor:''' When the Shadow Stalker disappears into the floor, it will attempt to devour Sora from beneath. Jump sideways when the floor underneath him glows to avoid the attack. | ||
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*'''Pillar:''' The Shadow Stalker will fly into the pillars, which it will cause to flail and thrash about. Attack them to release the Shadow Stalker. It has 39 HP. | *'''Pillar:''' The Shadow Stalker will fly into the pillars, which it will cause to flail and thrash about. Attack them to release the Shadow Stalker. It has 39 HP. | ||
Once | Once Sora has depleted the HP of the chandelier or pillars, the "Release" reaction command will appear. The Shadow Stalker will fly out of the object it was possessing, releasing Drive and MP Orbs. Take this opportunity to bombard the enemy with attacks. Sora can unleash a [[Limit]] at this time if he can survive MP Charge or has an Ether handy. This process will continue until victory is obtained. | ||
===Dark Thorn=== | ===Dark Thorn=== | ||
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*Becomes Invisible | *Becomes Invisible | ||
This battle requires noticeably less strategy than the Shadow Stalker and is more of a straightforward assault. | |||
Despite the fact that it turns invisible, it is still able to be | Despite the fact that it turns invisible, it is still able to be targeted. However, it is more agile when invisible and the fight becomes much easier when the invisibility is lost following the use of the "Stepvault" [[Reaction Command]], during which Sora will jump onto the chandelier, and, following another command, lower the chandelier and swing it about in circles, hitting the Dark Thorn and rendering it visible. Following this somewhat-dramatic assault, the battle becomes considerably easier, as the boss moves more slowly. The Dark Thorn is also able to summon Possessors to attack Sora. | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||