Formchange: Difference between revisions

{{game|FM2|BBS|FMB|DDD|KH3|3RM}}

'''Formchange''' is an [[ability]] first demonstrated in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', before being included as a gameplay mechanic in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. Formchange allows the user to change their abilities or the form of their [[Keyblade]]. Formchanges are triggered via [[Situation Command]] after achieving sufficient damage with a Keyblade. Certain Keyblades will also have the ability to Formchange a second time. Formchange is a mechanic that borrows cosmetic and technical concepts from [[Command Style]]s and [[Drive Form]]s both, and allows [[Sora]] to manipulate his Keyblade's form similar to the wielders from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''.

Unlike Drive Forms, Formchanges do not carry over into cutscenes.

The concept of having the Keyblade transformed into different forms has existed since ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' with the [[Lingering Will]] being able to transform the [[Ends of the Earth]] Keyblade into different forms. The idea was incorporate into ''Kingdom Hearts III'''s gameplay to show the growth of Sora's skill as he trained and become a more masterful Keyblade wielder.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-iii-shows-sora-at-his-most-powerful/1100-6428251/ GameSpot: ''Kingdom Hearts III'' Shows Sora at His Most Powerful]</ref>

'''[[Second Form]]''' allows Sora to access his abilities from previous adventures, similar to [[Limit Form]]. Sora wears his ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' outfit. It is triggered by the [[Kingdom Key]], [[Starlight]], [[Midnight Blue]], [[Phantom Green]], and [[Dawn Till Dusk]]. The Keyblade used determines the third level finisher: Starlight uses a finisher called "[[Ancient Light]]", which draws enemies in before releasing several Keyblades made of [[light]] to strike them, while the others use [[Ars Arcanum]] instead.

'''[[Rage Form]]''' allows Sora to channel his [[darkness]] in desperate circumstances. Sora takes on the appearance of a [[Pureblood Heartless]], similar to [[AntiForm]]. It has a chance of being triggered when Sora reaches critical health, regardless of current Keyblade. After using the command [[Risk Charge]], Sora will gain extra strength at the expense of half his current health.

'''[[Light Form]]''' allows Sora to harness the power of light. It is triggered by [[Oathkeeper]].

'''[[Dark Form]]''' allows Sora to harness the power of darkness. It is triggered by [[Oblivion]].

'''[[Double Form]]''' allows Sora to dual-wield Oathkeeper and Oblivion and harness light and darkness together. It is triggered by Oathkeeper and Oblivion.

'''[[Spellweaver]]''' is a Formchange exclusive to [[Aqua]] during her playable segments. It behaves almost exactly like the [[Style Change]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', except the Finish command is available upon activation, like Sora's Formchanges.

[[File:Lingering Will Fighting Styles KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|250px|The many different forms of the Lingering Will's Keyblade.]]

The [[Lingering Will]] is the first character to demonstrate Formchanges. It is capable of Formchanging the [[Ends of the Earth]] into a myriad of weapons, such as a whip, the Ultima Cannon, and a drill.

[[Terra]], [[Aqua]], [[Ventus]], and [[No Heart]] can Formchange their Keyblades into the [[Keyblade Glider]]. Terra can Formchange his Keyblade into the [[Ultima Cannon]], which [[Terra-Xehanort]] inherits, while No Heart can also Formchange its Keyblade into a myriad of weapons such as greaves and a shield.

[[Lea]] can Formchange his Keyblade [[Flame Liberator]] into his [[Eternal Flames]] Chakrams. Young Xehanort also Formchanges his Keyblade into a whip during the fight against him, [[Xemnas]], and [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]].

The data replica of [[Master Xehanort]] can Formchange the [[χ-blade]] into several transformations, such as a whip, chakram, or dual-sided blade.