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In order to allow the player to monitor their status at a glance, the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series of games traditionally uses a set of extra-canonical '''gauges''' which display, proportionally, how much of a certain statistic that a character retains. Most of these gauges are tied to the player character, whose prowess can be improved by either extending the gauge or equipping abilities and bonuses that modify the rates at which the gauges drain or fill. Gauges are also used to depict the progress a player is making within a mission, whether they depict the completion of a mini-game, the integrity of a character or object to be protected, or the remaining strength of an enemy. | In order to allow the player to monitor their status at a glance, the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series of games traditionally uses a set of extra-canonical '''gauges''' which display, proportionally, how much of a certain statistic that a character retains. Most of these gauges are tied to the player character, whose prowess can be improved by either extending the gauge or equipping abilities and bonuses that modify the rates at which the gauges drain or fill. Gauges are also used to depict the progress a player is making within a mission, whether they depict the completion of a mini-game, the integrity of a character or object to be protected, or the remaining strength of an enemy. | ||
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===HP Gauge=== | ===HP Gauge=== | ||
[[File:HP Gauge KHII.png|right|200px]] | [[File:HP Gauge KHII.png|right|200px]] | ||
The '''HP Gauge''' represents the remaining and total amounts of a character's [[Hit Points]]. It consists of a green bar that encircles or sit below or beside a sprite of the character's profile, with the level of green indicating the current level of HP. When the character takes damage, the level of green in the gauge will drop. Additionally, depending on the game, the gauge may flash or shake, and the sprite may flinch or flash. When HP reaches a critically low level, the gauge will flash red, and an alarm will sound. The character's sprite may also change to indicate danger. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', the HP gauge includes a yellow portion that indicates when a [[Limit Break]] may be used. It also flashes yellow when collecting Mission Point prizes in [[Mission Mode]]. | The '''HP Gauge''' represents the remaining and total amounts of a character's [[Hit Points]]. It consists of a green bar that encircles or sit below or beside a sprite of the character's profile, with the level of green indicating the current level of HP. When the character takes damage, the level of green in the gauge will drop, and in most games, the lost level of green will appear dark red before shrinking down to the current level of green. Additionally, depending on the game, the gauge may flash or shake, and the sprite may flinch or flash. When HP reaches a critically low level, the gauge will flash red, and an alarm will sound. The character's sprite may also change to indicate danger. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', the HP gauge includes a yellow portion that indicates when a [[Limit Break]] may be used. It also flashes yellow when collecting Mission Point prizes in [[Mission Mode]]. | ||
The player character's HP Gauge is located on the bottom-right corner of the screen, top-left in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', together with most of the gauges that may be present during gameplay, such as the MP Gauge, the Drive Gauge, the D-Link Gauge, and the Clock Gauge. If there are any party members, their individual HP gauges will be displayed above the player character's. | The player character's HP Gauge is located on the bottom-right corner of the screen, top-left in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', together with most of the gauges that may be present during gameplay, such as the MP Gauge, the Drive Gauge, the D-Link Gauge, and the Clock Gauge. If there are any party members, their individual HP gauges will be displayed above the player character's. | ||
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In every game but ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the player character's HP Gauge will increase in length when their maximum HP increases, whether upon gaining a level or receiving a bonus. In ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', once the HP Gauge reaches beyond the length corresponding to 280 HP, the green HP bar is overlaid by a second, blue bar, which will be depleted before the green bar when damage is taken. In ''Kingdom Hearts'', a party member's HP gauge increases in length when maximum HP increases, but in subsequent games it does not. | In every game but ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the player character's HP Gauge will increase in length when their maximum HP increases, whether upon gaining a level or receiving a bonus. In ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', once the HP Gauge reaches beyond the length corresponding to 280 HP, the green HP bar is overlaid by a second, blue bar, which will be depleted before the green bar when damage is taken. In ''Kingdom Hearts'', a party member's HP gauge increases in length when maximum HP increases, but in subsequent games it does not. | ||
Enemy HP gauges are displayed on-screen when the [[Scan]] ability is equipped | ====Enemy HP Gauge==== | ||
[[File:Enemy HP Gauge KH.png|right|250px]] | |||
[[File:Enemy HP Gauge KH3D.png|right|250px]] | |||
Enemy HP gauges are displayed on-screen either automatically or when the [[Scan]] ability is equipped. In ''Kingdom Hearts'', enemy HP gauges appear at the top-left of the screen; in subsequent games, they appear at the top-right. In ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', enemy HP Gauges that extend beyond a single bar have differently-colored bars (green→yellow→orange→pink→purple in ''Kingdom Hearts'', and green→blue→yellow→red in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'') layered on top of each other that must be depleted one at a time. Each full bar represents 300 HP for ''Kingdom Hearts'' enemies, and 560 HP in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''. If an enemy in ''Kingdom Hearts'' had more health than could be displayed in five bars (beyond 1500 HP) such as {{ns|Game|Sephiroth}}, it would appear as if no damage was being dealt, until the amount of remaining health fell to below 1500. Starting with the release of ''Kingdom Hearts II'', enemy HP gauges that extend beyond one bar have green, rectangular blocks beneath the current HP bar, each one representing a full HP bar yet to be depleted, with each full bar representing 200 HP in most games. | |||
[[File:Ursula_HP_Gauge_KHII.png|right|250px]] | |||
During [[Ursula's Revenge]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Ursula has her own unique health bar which is depleted by hitting correct notes. | During [[Ursula's Revenge]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Ursula has her own unique health bar which is depleted by hitting correct notes. | ||
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The length of the MP gauge directly affects the strength of any magic used, as well as summon abilities. It does not affect special abilities such as Sonic Blade, as they rely on Sora's Strength stat to calculate their damage. Party members' MP gauges do not have visible Charge bars, but they function in the same way. | The length of the MP gauge directly affects the strength of any magic used, as well as summon abilities. It does not affect special abilities such as Sonic Blade, as they rely on Sora's Strength stat to calculate their damage. Party members' MP gauges do not have visible Charge bars, but they function in the same way. | ||
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the MP gauge is redesigned and relocated, reflecting the revamped Magic system introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. The main character's gauge is a rectangular bar, located to the left of the profile sprite, just under the Drive gauge and overlapping the HP gauge in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', or directly above the HP gauge in other games. The length of the bar increases like the HP bar through Bonus Levels from certain boss fights, such as with Scar and the first fight with Xemnas. | In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the MP gauge is redesigned and relocated, reflecting the revamped Magic system introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. The main character's gauge is a rectangular bar, located to the left of the profile sprite, just under the Drive gauge and overlapping the HP gauge in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', or directly above the HP gauge in other games. The length of the bar increases like the HP bar through Bonus Levels from certain boss fights, such as with Scar and the first fight with [[Xemnas]]. | ||
Using most magic, Limit commands, and party member abilities depletes a portion of the MP gauge, and using [[Cure]] magic or activating a [[Limit]] (except in certain battles) depletes the gauge completely. Magic will only expend whatever is available of its set MP cost when cast, so spells can still be cast even if the remaining MP is less than the spell's MP cost. This can be disabled by the player for spells that do not use all MP to activate, making the spells not be able to be cast if the character would end up below zero MP, preventing accidentally running out of MP needed for a Cure magic or other similar casting. This can't be activated for spells that use all MP, as otherwise those spells could not be cast. Spells that cost more MP than remaining appear with orange text in the command menu. | Using most magic, Limit commands, and party member abilities depletes a portion of the MP gauge, and using [[Cure]] magic or activating a [[Limit]] (except in certain battles) depletes the gauge completely. Magic will only expend whatever is available of its set MP cost when cast, so spells can still be cast even if the remaining MP is less than the spell's MP cost. This can be disabled by the player for spells that do not use all MP to activate, making the spells not be able to be cast if the character would end up below zero MP, preventing accidentally running out of MP needed for a Cure magic or other similar casting. This can't be activated for spells that use all MP, as otherwise those spells could not be cast. Spells that cost more MP than remaining appear with orange text in the command menu. | ||
When a spell is cast that uses more MP than the character has left, '''MP Charge''' is activated, during which the MP Gauge is replaced with a pink, flashing Charge Gauge which depletes gradually over time. Spells can't be cast during MP Charge. MP Haste abilities speed up the depletion of the gauge. Once it empties, the blue MP Gauge is restored, completely filled. While the blue MP Gauge is present, collecting MP orbs slightly fills the gauge, and using an Ether or Mega-Ether completely fills the gauge for one character or all party members, respectively. In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', a [[Hi-Ether]] or Mega-Ether is required to fully restore MP - regular Ethers only restore 100 MP at most. During MP Charge, collecting MP orbs slightly empties the Charge Gauge, using an Ether or Mega-Ether depletes a portion of the Charge gauge for one character or all party members, respectively, mostly by half. Using a Hi-Ether or Elixir completely restores MP for one character, or all party members for a Megalixir, whether or not MP Charge is active. | When a spell is cast that uses more MP than the character has left, displayed by the command text written in yellow, '''MP Charge''' is activated, during which the MP Gauge is replaced with a pink, flashing Charge Gauge which depletes gradually over time. Spells can't be cast during MP Charge. MP Haste abilities speed up the depletion of the gauge. Once it empties, the blue MP Gauge is restored, completely filled. While the blue MP Gauge is present, collecting MP orbs slightly fills the gauge, and using an Ether or Mega-Ether completely fills the gauge for one character or all party members, respectively. In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', a [[Hi-Ether]] or Mega-Ether is required to fully restore MP - regular Ethers only restore 100 MP at most. During MP Charge, collecting MP orbs slightly empties the Charge Gauge, using an Ether or Mega-Ether depletes a portion of the Charge gauge for one character or all party members, respectively, mostly by half. Using a Hi-Ether or Elixir completely restores MP for one character, or all party members for a Megalixir, whether or not MP Charge is active. | ||
Each party member's MP Gauge occupies the right half of the circle around their profile sprite, and although the gauge does not turn pink during MP Charge, it functions in the same way as the playable character's gauge. | Each party member's MP Gauge occupies the right half of the circle around their profile sprite, and although the gauge does not turn pink during MP Charge, it functions in the same way as the playable character's gauge. | ||
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While Riku is in his standard form, the DP Gauge is blue, as is the DP counter to its left. During Dark Mode, the gauge and the counter turn white. The gauge is also accompanied by a [[Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series#Heartless|Heartless symbol]], which becomes a white letter "D" during Dark Mode. | While Riku is in his standard form, the DP Gauge is blue, as is the DP counter to its left. During Dark Mode, the gauge and the counter turn white. The gauge is also accompanied by a [[Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series#Heartless|Heartless symbol]], which becomes a white letter "D" during Dark Mode. | ||
===Monstro's Belly Brawl gauge=== | ===Monstro's Belly Brawl gauge=== | ||
[[File:Monstro's Belly Brawl Gauge KHRECOM.png|right]] | [[File:Monstro's Belly Brawl Gauge KHRECOM.png|right]] | ||
[[File:Monstro's Belly Brawl Gauge KHCOM.png|right]] | |||
While playing the [[Monstro's Belly Brawl]] mini-game, a gauge appears on the right of the screen. It increases with every Heartless defeated and decreases with every second the player doesn't defeat a Heartless. The mini-game is complete when the gauge is filled and all remaining Heartless are destroyed. If the gauge becomes empty, Sora leaves the Key to Truth room and must return to try again. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', a time limit to fill up the gauge is set to two minutes. | While playing the [[Monstro's Belly Brawl]] mini-game, a gauge appears on the right of the screen. It increases with every Heartless defeated and decreases with every second the player doesn't defeat a Heartless. The mini-game is complete when the gauge is filled and all remaining Heartless are destroyed. If the gauge becomes empty, Sora leaves the Key to Truth room and must return to try again. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', a time limit to fill up the gauge is set to two minutes. | ||
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===Honey Gauge=== | |||
[[File:Honey Gauge KHCOM.png|right]] | |||
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===Balloon Glider Gauge=== | ===Balloon Glider Gauge=== | ||
[[File:Balloon Glider Gauge KHRECOM.png|right|40px]] | [[File:Balloon Glider Gauge KHRECOM.png|right|40px]] | ||
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', the Balloon Glider Gauge <!--check name--> appears while playing the [[Balloon Glider]] mini-game. It shows how high Sora and Pooh have scaled the tree. The gauge starts at zero and slowly increases as the duo progresses up the tree. The gauge is not affected by attacks from bees or bumping into tree branches. | |||
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===Honey Gauge <!--Unofficial name?-->=== | ===Honey Gauge <!--Unofficial name?-->=== | ||
[[File:Honey Gauge KHRECOM.png|right]] | [[File:Honey Gauge KHRECOM.png|right]] | ||
In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', the Honey Gauge <!--double check name--> appears while playing the [[Bumble-Rumble]] mini-game. The gauge reflects how much "health," or honey Pooh has. The gauge starts completely full and is depleted upon each bee attack. However, the gauge can be refilled using a honey pot card. | |||
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===Gates Gauge=== | ===Gates Gauge=== | ||
[[File:Gates Gauge KHII.png|right|200px]] | [[File:Gates Gauge KHII.png|right|200px|The Gates Gauge as it appears during the defense of the Burroughs gates with Leon in Hollow Bastion.]] | ||
[[File:Palace Doors Gates Gauge KHII.png|right|200px|The Gates Gauge as it appears during the battle against Shan-Yu.]] | |||
The '''Gates Gauge''' appears when Sora fights the Nobodies alongside [[Leon]] at the [[Bailey]], and during the battle with [[Shan-Yu]] at the [[Palace Gate]]. The gauge appears in the top left of the screen, and depletes whenever an enemy attacks the gate. If the gauge is fully depleted, it counts as a [[Game Over]]. | |||
===Morale Gauge=== | ===Morale Gauge=== | ||
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===Charge Gauge=== | ===Charge Gauge=== | ||
[[File:Charge Gauge KHII.png|right|150px]] | [[File:Charge Gauge KHII.png|right|150px]] | ||
{{ | During the assault of the {{ns|Game|Xemnas|Energy Core}} during the final battle against Xemnas in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the '''Charge Gauge''' appears at the top center of the screen. It increases at a continuous rate, and when filled to 80%, Sora must use the Stunt Dodge Reaction Command to escape to the opposite cylinder with Riku before the cylinder they are actively in front of discharges a "Wave Cannon" attack. | ||
===Cylinder Cauge=== | ===Cylinder Cauge=== | ||
[[File:Right Cylinder Gauge KHII.png|right|150px]] | [[File:Right Cylinder Gauge KHII.png|right|150px]] | ||
[[File:Left Cylinder Gauge KHII.png|right|150px]] | [[File:Left Cylinder Gauge KHII.png|right|150px]] | ||
{{ | During the assault of the {{ns|Game|Xemnas|Energy Core}} during the final battle against Xemnas in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the '''Right Cylinder Gauge''' and '''Left Cylinder Gauge''' appear at the top right and top left of the screen respectively. They start out full at the beginning, and deplete when [[Bomb Bell B]] Nobodies are defeated and knocked into the cylinders. When either gauge is fully depleted, Sora must use the Stunt Dodge Reaction Command to escape the resultant explosion alongside Riku. | ||
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[[File:Belly Balloon Gas Gauge KHBBS.png|right|200px]] | |||
The '''Gas Gauge''' appears during the [[Belly Balloon]] [[Unversed Mission]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''. Striking the Belly Balloon's valve will deplete the gauge, while doing the same to its stomach will fill the gauge. As the Gas Gauge reaches specified notches, the Belly Balloon will decrease or increase in size, and when the gauge is fully depleted, the mission is cleared. Allowing the Gas Gauge to fill completely will prompt the Unversed to explode, failing the Unversed Mission with a zero star ranking. | |||
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==''Kingdom Hearts III''== | ==''Kingdom Hearts III''== | ||
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==''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''== | |||
===Trick Gauge=== | |||
[[File:Trick Gauge KHMOM.png|right|200px]] | |||
The '''Trick Gauge''' only appears in [[VS Battle]]s. Each combatant has their own Trick Gauge, which can be filled by hitting notes. When the gauge is full, a {{c|Trick|mom}} will be activated, or two Tricks if the [[Music Stage]] is at least halfway over. | |||
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===VS Gauge=== | |||
[[File:VS Gauge KHMOM.png|right|150px]] | |||
During a VS Battle, the '''VS Gauge''' displays which player is currently in the lead, determined by their score. The Tricks activated by each player and their duration will change depending on who is leading and by how much. | |||
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===Kairi Gauge=== | |||
[[File:Kairi Gauge KHMOM.png|right|200px]] | |||
The '''Kairi Gauge''' appears in [[Melody of Memory's End]] in [[World Tour]] during the "{{ns|Game|Kairi III}}" section. [[Kairi]] must collect fragments of her heart within her memories, represented by crystalized flower petals. Each fragment collected is added to the gauge. | |||
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