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'''Lock-On''' is a targeting mechanism in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, present in all installments except the original ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''. While the player will automatically attack the closest available target, Lock-On allows the player to permanently target a single enemy or attackable object, typically signified by the tan targeting reticule turning blue. While locked on to an enemy or an object, the camera will automatically move to follow the target.
'''Lock-On''' is a targeting mechanism in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series, present in all fully three-dimensional games. While the player will automatically attack the closest available target, Lock-On allows the player to permanently target a single enemy or attackable object, typically signified by the tan targeting reticle turning blue. While locked on to an enemy or an object, the camera will automatically move to follow the target.  


Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r1}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', tapping {{button|r2}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', double-tapping '''R''' in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' and tapping '''L''' and '''R''' at the same time in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. Switching targets while in Lock-On is done by pressing {{button|r2}} or {{button|l2}} in ''Kingdom Hearts'', by holding {{button|r2}} and moving the right analog stick in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', and by tapping '''R''' in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. <!--switching targets in ReCoM?-->
In a number of games, there are [[Ability|abilities]] that assist or enhance the targeting and Lock-On features. These include '''[[Scan]]''', '''Range Extender''', '''Auto-Lock''', and '''[[Multilock]]'''.


In a number of games, there are [[Ability|abilities]] that assist or enhance the targeting and Lock-On features. These include '''Scan''', '''Range Extender''', and '''Auto-Lock'''.
==Mechanics==
Lock-On is always available by default.


==Scan==
Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r1}} in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''; tapping {{button|r2}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''; double-tapping {{button|shoulderR}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''; tapping ZR<ref>Requires a Circle Pad Pro accessory or a New 3DS system.</ref> in the original version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''; and tapping {{button|shoulderL}} and {{button|shoulderR}} at the same time in the original version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''.
[[File:DaysScan.png]]{{nihongo|'''Scan'''|ライブラ|Raibura|lit. "Libra"}} is an [[ability]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''. It allows the player to view a targeted enemy's HP. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts_(game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' its [[AP]] Cost is 1 and in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' its AP Cost is 2. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Scan is found as an [[Panel System#Ability Panels|Ability Panel]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' it is a default ability.


While Scan is not available as an ability in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', [[Sora]] is automatically equipped with its effect.
Switching targets while in Lock-On is done by pressing {{button|r2}} or {{button|l2}} in ''Kingdom Hearts'', by holding {{button|r2}} and moving {{button|rana}} in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', and by tapping {{button|shoulderR}} in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. <!--switching targets in ReCoM?-->


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', Scan is also used to detect the backdoors that lead to [[System Sector]]s. Scan can be leveled up to LV 4 by linking more Bonus Boosters to CPUs. With each upgrade of the ability, Data-Sora's Backdoor Sensor is made more precise<!--the blinking lights have more gradients, don't know how to explain this-->, and previously inaccessible backdoors are able to be found.
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', a "Lock On!" banner will appear in the top left corner when locked on, displacing the enemy's HP gauge slightly. The lock-on reticle also indicates if the enemy is within range for long-range spells such as Thunder or Gravity.


===Learning Scan===
In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', the deflected projectiles will always aim at an opponent that is locked on.
====''Kingdom Hearts''====
*Sora learns Scan at level 9 with the [[Dream Rod]], 12 with the [[Dream Shield]], and 15 with the [[Dream Sword]].


====''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''====
In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', while in [[side-scrolling]] areas, [[Data-Sora]] can lock on to a maximum of five enemies at a time rather than one.
*Sora learns Scan at level 9 with the [[Dream Sword]], 15 with the [[Dream Rod]], and 21 with the [[Dream Shield]].


====''Kingdom Hearts II''====
In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', while locked-on to an enemy, blocking another opponent's attack successfully will automatically have the target temporarily switched on to them.
*[[Roxas]] or Sora learns Scan at level 4.
*Dual-wielding Roxas has Scan as a default ability.
*[[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] has Scan as a default ability.
 
====''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''====
*Roxas learns Scan after defeating Axel.
*Dual-wielding Roxas has Scan as a default ability.
*King Mickey has Scan as a default ability.
 
====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
*Scan is a clear bonus for [[Mission 04: Learn How to Use Magic|Mission 04]].
 
====''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''====
*Scan is attached to Terra's, Ventus's, and Aqua's [[Quick Blitz]]es at the beginning of their stories.
 
====''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''====
*[[Data-Sora]] learns and levels up Scan by linking the CPU to the blue [[Bonus Booster]]s in the in the first, fourth, sixth and ninth sections of the [[Stat Matrix]].


==Range Extender==
==Range Extender==
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===Learning Range Extender===
===Learning Range Extender===
====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
*[[File:Range Extender.png]] '''Range Extender''' can be purchased for 1200 [[Heart Points]] once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
*[[File:Range Extender KHD.png]] '''Range Extender''' can be purchased for 1200 [[Heart Points]] once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.


==Auto-Lock==
==Auto-Lock==
{{nihongo|Auto-Lock|オートロックオン|Ōto Rokku On|lit. "Auto Lock-On"}} is an ability in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It is found as an [[Panel System#Ability Panels|Ability Panel]]. It allows you to automatically lock on to available targets while attacking.
{{nihongo|'''Auto-Lock'''|オートロックオン|Ōto Rokku On|lit. "Auto Lock-On"}} is an ability in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It is found as an [[Panel System#Ability Panels|Ability Panel]]. It allows you to automatically lock on to available targets while attacking.


===Learning Auto-Lock===
===Learning Auto-Lock===
====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
====''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''====
*[[File:Auto-Lock.png]] '''Auto-Lock''' can be purchased for 960 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.
*[[File:Auto-Lock KHD.png]] '''Auto-Lock''' can be purchased for 960 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.
 
==Other appearances==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', pressing or holding the special move button while using [[Sonic Blade]] allows Sora to home in on the nearest opponent within range, indicated by the ''Kingdom Hearts'' lock-on reticle appearing on their person.
 
==See also==
*[[Magic Lock-On]]
 
==Notes and references==
{{Reflist}}


==Etymology==
{{Mechanics}}
*Scan, often known as "Libra", is a recurring White Magic spell in the ''[[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy series]]'' games. It allows the caster to extract information from any target to check their maximum and current HP, discover their weaknesses, immunities and stats.
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Revision as of 11:11, 18 March 2024

Lock-On is a targeting mechanism in the Kingdom Hearts series, present in all fully three-dimensional games. While the player will automatically attack the closest available target, Lock-On allows the player to permanently target a single enemy or attackable object, typically signified by the tan targeting reticle turning blue. While locked on to an enemy or an object, the camera will automatically move to follow the target.

In a number of games, there are abilities that assist or enhance the targeting and Lock-On features. These include Scan, Range Extender, Auto-Lock, and Multilock.

Mechanics

Lock-On is always available by default.

Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping R1 in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts II, the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX version of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD, Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, and Kingdom Hearts III; tapping R2 in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories; double-tapping R in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days; tapping ZR[1] in the original version of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance; and tapping L and R at the same time in the original version of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

Switching targets while in Lock-On is done by pressing R2 or L2 in Kingdom Hearts, by holding R2 and moving Right Stick in Kingdom Hearts II, and by tapping R in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.

In Kingdom Hearts, a "Lock On!" banner will appear in the top left corner when locked on, displacing the enemy's HP gauge slightly. The lock-on reticle also indicates if the enemy is within range for long-range spells such as Thunder or Gravity.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, the deflected projectiles will always aim at an opponent that is locked on.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, while in side-scrolling areas, Data-Sora can lock on to a maximum of five enemies at a time rather than one.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, while locked-on to an enemy, blocking another opponent's attack successfully will automatically have the target temporarily switched on to them.

Range Extender

Range Extender (レンジアップ Renji Appu?, lit. "Range Up") is an ability in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is found as an Ability Panel. It allows you to lock onto enemies even if they are far away.

Learning Range Extender

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

  • Range Extender KHD.png Range Extender can be purchased for 1200 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Auto-Lock

Auto-Lock (オートロックオン Ōto Rokku On?, lit. "Auto Lock-On") is an ability in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is found as an Ability Panel. It allows you to automatically lock on to available targets while attacking.

Learning Auto-Lock

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

  • Auto-Lock KHD.png Auto-Lock can be purchased for 960 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, pressing or holding the special move button while using Sonic Blade allows Sora to home in on the nearest opponent within range, indicated by the Kingdom Hearts lock-on reticle appearing on their person.

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ Requires a Circle Pad Pro accessory or a New 3DS system.