Shotlock: Difference between revisions

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[[File:Shotlock Reticules.png|thumb|The two forms of the Shotlock reticule; the left one still has time, whereas the one on the right does not.]]

{{Nihongo|'''Shotlock'''|シュートロック|Shūto Rokku|lit. "Shoot Lock"}} is a technique in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''.

==Mechanics==

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===

[[File:Treasure - Shotlock.png]]

In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', a Shotlock is initiated by holding down {{button|L1}} and {{button|R1}} simultaneously (or just {{button|R1}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''). The user enters a targeting mode and locks onto enemies, and by pressing {{button|x}} ({{button|c}} in the Japanese version), the user then initiates a powerful attack that hits all targeted enemies. By locking onto the maximum amount of enemies, additional attacks can be added by following on-screen prompts. The amount of time the user has to lock onto targets depends on the [[Focus Gauge]], which empties when the attack is initiated and can be refilled by attacking enemies and using Ethers. The rate at which the locking on occurs varies with each Shotlock and increases with level. Most of the Shotlocks in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' can be learned by all three Keyblade wielders, although there are some that are unique for each character.

*Projectile-type Shotlocks, like [[Meteor Shower]], allow the user to launch a barrage of projectiles one after the other that home in on targets. Class A additional inputs can be used to add extra projectiles.

*Salvo-type Shotlocks, like [[Ragnarok]], allow the user to charge energy into the tip of the Keyblade, before sending a burst of projectiles at targets. Class C additional inputs can be used to fire multiple salvos.

*Rush-type Shotlocks, like [[Photon Charge]], allow the user to rush around the field, striking enemies in passing. Class B additional inputs are used to perform powerful diving strikes, except for [[Lightning Ray]], which uses Class A additional inputs to add extra rushes.

*Unique-type Shotlocks have a different attack for each Shotlock. These Shotlocks include each character's ultimate Shotlock, and [[Dark Link]], used during Ventus's fight with Vanitas. Terra's [[Ultima Cannon]] uses Class C inputs, while Ventus's [[Multivortex]] and Aqua's [[Lightbloom]] use Class D inputs for extra attacks. When using Dark Link, Class A inputs are required to hit Vanitas.

*{{nihongo|'''Class A'''|ボタン連打|Botan Renda|lit. "Button Barrage"}} Shotlocks involve pressing {{button|x}} ({{button|c}} in the Japanese version) rapidly.

*{{nihongo|'''Class B'''|ランダム|Randamu|lit. "Random"}} Shotlocks involve pressing random buttons when prompted.

*{{nihongo|'''Class C'''|タイミング|Taimingu|lit. "Timing"}} Shotlocks involve performing well-timed button presses.<!--clarify: "Ultima Cannon should probably be split into its own class if we want to be strictly accurate..." -->

*{{nihongo|'''Class D'''|パツド回転|Paddo Kaiten|lit. "Pad Rotation"}} Shotlocks involve rotating {{button|lana}}.

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===

In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the mechanics are similar to ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''. Shotlocks are now tied to Keyblades, and each Keyblade has a certain amount of Shotlocks. Most Keyblades have two Shotlocks, one activated with an incomplete lock and another with a max lock. However, [[Ultima Weapon]] and [[Destiny's Embrace]] each have just one Shotlock activated with one lock, [[Shooting Star]] and [[Hunny Spout]]'s max-level Shotlocks depend on whether a max lock was used on a single target or a group of enemies, and [[Master's Defender]] and [[Braveheart]]'s Shotlocks only prompt additional attacks when used at max lock similar to previous games. Visually, all of Sora's max-level Shotlocks implement the corresponding Keyblade's [[Formchange]], with his clothes transforming into the corresponding Form for the duration of the Shotlock. As in ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', time is slowed while locking onto enemies; however, timers, such as the ones seen in minigames, as well as the Doom counter used by [[Game:Marluxia|Marluxia's Replica Data]], will still run at normal speed. The [[Airstep]] Flowmotion technique is also executed from the Shotlock menu by pressing {{button|s}}.

==List of Shotlocks==

===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===

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!style="width:15%"|Name

!style="width:5%"|Max Locks

!style="width:5%"|Max LV

!style="width:5%"|Element

!style="width:5%"|Class

!style="width:50%"|Description

!style="width:15%"|Obtained

|{{nihongo|'''[[Meteor Shower]]'''|メテオシャワー|<br>Meteo Shawā}}||30||4||Neutral||A||Launch small, star-like projectiles at targets. Has an especially high lock-on count.||'''Terra/Ventus/Aqua''': Rare bonus on the [[Royal Board]], Command Melding.

 

!style="width:20%"|Name

!style="width:5%"|AP

!style="width:5%"|No. of Locks

!style="width:50%"|Description

!style="width:20%"|Keyblade/Obtained

|{{nihongo|'''[[Fruit Crusher]]'''|フルーツクラッシュ|<br>Furūtsu Kurasshu|lit. "Fruits Crush"}}

|[[Braveheart]] (Riku)<ref>Only during the battle against [[Dark Riku]], [[Xigbar]], and [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]</ref>

|{{nihongo|'''[[Heart of a Princess]]'''{{RM}}|プリンセスハート|<br>Purinsesu Hāto|lit. "Princess Heart"}}

 

 

 

 

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