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'''[[Vexen]]''' is fought as a boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''. First appearing to [[Riku]] in hopes of recruiting him to help accomplish his goals, Vexen instead was defeated and obtained valuable combat data he would later use to test Riku and even [[Sora]] in the form of the [[Riku Replica]]. His "product of pure research" dubbed a failure by [[Marluxia]], Vexen later appeared before Sora to prove himself and his strength to his traitorous fellow [[Nobody]]. He then craftily lured Sora to the memory-based [[Twilight Town]] for a second battle, hoping to ruin the rebellious Marluxia, [[Axel]], and [[Larxene]]'s plans to take over the [[Organization]] at the same time. This attempt led to Vexen's own elimination, however, at Axel's hand, the Nobody appearing to Sora a year after these events transpired as both an [[Absent Silhouette]] and a Data Rematch. | '''[[Vexen]]''' is fought as a boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''. First appearing to [[Riku]] in hopes of recruiting him to help accomplish his goals, Vexen instead was defeated and obtained valuable combat data he would later use to test Riku and even [[Sora]] in the form of the [[Riku Replica]]. His "product of pure research" dubbed a failure by [[Marluxia]], Vexen later appeared before Sora to prove himself and his strength to his traitorous fellow [[Nobody]]. He then craftily lured Sora to the memory-based [[Twilight Town]] for a second battle, hoping to ruin the rebellious Marluxia, [[Axel]], and [[Larxene]]'s plans to take over the [[Organization]] at the same time. This attempt led to Vexen's own elimination, however, at Axel's hand, the Nobody appearing to Sora a year after these events transpired as both an [[Absent Silhouette]] and a Data Rematch. | ||
== | ==Strategy== | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''=== | ||
====First battle==== | |||
At the beginning of the battle, Sora should immediately begin to attack Vexen, but take note that he will Guard against all frontal attacks and must be hit from behind. Be careful not to abuse [[Sleight]]s, as this will rapidly deplete the number of usable {{c|Cards|com}} in Sora's deck, possibly making Vexen's attacks harder or nearly impossible to [[Card Break]]. Any [[Friend Cards]] should be saved for Sleights or singular usage if they are of high value. It may be wise to equip the [[Enemy Card]] [[Oogie Boogie]], [[Captain Hook]], [[Jafar]], or [[Maleficent]] cards. Each of these will either make attacking Vexen easier or aid Sora in terms of [[HP]] and survival. Sora should also use the [[Fire Raid]] sleight by stocking one [[Fire]] and two attack cards, boosted by the [[Red Nocturne]] card to do heavy damage on Vexen. When the latter is used from a certain distance, it may land extra hits for more damage. | |||
Should Vexen activate an [[Attack Card]], he will perform a single slash with his [[Frozen Pride]]. This can be dodged with simple run or [[Dodge Roll]]. If Vexen plays a [[magic card]], he'll shoot a Blizzara spell at Sora. This attack is easily dodged, especially with Dodge Roll. Vexen will also only have access to one Sleight, Freeze. When this sleight is executed, Vexen will attempt to freeze Sora in a block of ice, slowly dealing damage to Sora as he's trapped. A well-timed run or Dodge Roll can be used to avoid the ice block, but should Sora get captured, he will have to struggle by pressing the directional inputs for the ice to break. Vexen repeats these tactics throughout the battle, so the same strategies can be used each time. | |||
====Second battle==== | |||
During the second battle with Vexen his HP remains the same, but he now has new sleights to use against Sora. The Blizzara and slash attack will return, as well as the Freeze sleight. The same strategies can be used to avoid them. The same enemy cards used to help Sora win the first battle with Vexen will likely be useful in this battle as well. | |||
The first of Vexen's new sleights is Ice Burn. This sleight causes Vexen to create pools of slippery ice on random areas of the battlefield. When Sora steps on them, his speed will be reduced and he will merely trip. Careful maneuvering can be used to avoid the ice pools. Vexen also may use Ice Needles, a sleight that causes icicles to rise from the ground as they follow Sora. These icicles will not stop until they hit or until the Sleight runs its course, so it is best to keep at a constant run to avoid the icicles. He is also able to revive himself once using his Vexen Enemy Card, but this can be avoided by using the [[Parasite Cage]] enemy card. | |||
====''Reverse/Rebirth''==== | |||
The battle against Vexen in ''Reverse/Rebirth'' is mostly similar to Sora's second battle, but Vexen has access to a new sleight, Diamond Dust, which creates an ice storm that covers the entire battlefield. It is important to Card Break this sleight in order to avoid it, but overall, Vexen can easily be defeated using [[Dark Mode]]'s powerful attacks. Vexen is also able to revive himself once using his Vexen Enemy Card, but this can be avoided by using the [[Parasite Cage]] enemy card, if Riku has visited [[Monstro]] before this battle. | |||
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{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Blow'''|シールドブロウ|<br>Shīrudo Burou}}|Physical|—|x0.8|{{sleight|Vexen - A|com=*}}|Vexen strikes with his shield while gliding forward.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Blow'''|シールドブロウ|<br>Shīrudo Burou}}|Physical|—|x0.8|{{sleight|Vexen - A|com=*}}|Vexen strikes with his shield while gliding forward.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Blizzara'''|ブリザラ|<br>Burizara}}|Ice|—|x1.0|{{sleight|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Vexen emits cold air that flies in a parabolic curve. When the cold air hits a target or the ground, it turns into crystal.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Blizzara'''|ブリザラ|<br>Burizara}}|Ice|—|x1.0|{{sleight|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Vexen emits cold air that flies in a parabolic curve. When the cold air hits a target or the ground, it turns into crystal.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Freeze'''|フリーズ|<br>Furīzu}}|—|Freeze (5 sec){{Note|Duration can be shortened by pressing buttons.}}|1 HP damage every 8/60 seconds|{{sleight|Vexen - | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Freeze'''|フリーズ|<br>Furīzu}}|—|Freeze (5 sec){{Note|Duration can be shortened by pressing buttons.}}|1 HP damage every 8/60 seconds|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Vexen generates an ice block. When an opponent is hit by the ice block, they are frozen and slowly take HP damage. Player characters can break free faster by pressing buttons.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Ice Needle'''|アイスニードル|<br>Aisu Nīdoru}}|Ice|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Ice needles appear from the ground one after another, tracking the opponent. The attack stops once it hits.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Ice Needle'''|アイスニードル|<br>Aisu Nīdoru}}|Ice|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Ice needles appear from the ground one after another, tracking the opponent. The attack stops once it hits.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Iceburn'''|アイスバーン|<br>Aisubān}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - A|com=*}}|Used only against Sora in the second fight. Vexen freezes the ground in three places. When Sora moves over the frozen ground, he slips and falls.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Iceburn'''|アイスバーン|<br>Aisubān}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - A|com=*}}|Used only against Sora in the second fight. Vexen freezes the ground in three places. When Sora moves over the frozen ground, he slips and falls.|The frozen ground spots disappear 10 to 20 seconds after the sleight, depending on their sizes. Whenever Vexen uses Ice Burn again, the new frozen ground spots replace the previous ones if present.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Diamond Dust'''|ダイヤモンドダスト|<br>Daiyamondo Dasuto}}|—|—|1 HP damage every 15/60 seconds|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Used only against Riku. Vexen summons a blizzard that gradually reduces Riku's HP for 4 seconds.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Diamond Dust'''|ダイヤモンドダスト|<br>Daiyamondo Dasuto}}|—|—|1 HP damage every 15/60 seconds|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|com=*}}|Used only against Riku. Vexen summons a blizzard that gradually reduces Riku's HP for 4 seconds.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Mega-Ether'''|メガエーテル|<br>Mega Ēteru}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Mega-Ether|com=*}}|Instantly reloads all Magic Cards.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Mega-Ether'''|メガエーテル|<br>Mega Ēteru}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Mega-Ether|com=*}}|Instantly reloads all Magic Cards.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Elixir'''|エリックサー|<br>Erikkusā}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Elixir|com=*}}|Instantly reloads all Attack Cards and Magic Cards.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Elixir'''|エリックサー|<br>Erikkusā}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Elixir|com=*}}|Instantly reloads all Attack Cards and Magic Cards.}} | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''=== | |||
[[File:Versus Vexen 1 KHRECOM.png|thumb|right|Vexen in the first fights in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.]] | |||
====First battle==== | ====First battle==== | ||
In comparison to the other bosses Sora has faced thus far, Vexen will be the most difficult to overcome. He has a great amount of HP, and the fact that he blocks all frontal attacks can make landing a perfect combo a difficult task. Keep in mind Card Breaking him lowers his guard, as well as when he moves. He also absorbs all Blizzard-attributed attacks, so it is important not to bring any Blizzard cards into the battle. As he has a one fourth chance of casting Blizzard, save all [[Donald]] Friend Cards for a [[Wild Crush]] sleight. Bring a couple high-valued item cards into the battle to restore all used cards to Sora's deck, as well as a few [[Cure]] cards for the possible Curaga sleight. Consider bringing the Red Nocturne (if approaching Vexen with a Fire-based deck), Jafar, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, or Captain Hook enemy cards into the battle, as well. Unlike the original ''Chain of Memories'', he has a normal damage resistance from Fire-based attacks. | |||
Following a hit-and-run strategy may be the best option win this battle. Vexen may attempt a slashing combo that ends when he causes an icicle to rise from the ground below Sora, which can easily be dodged with Dodge Roll. Sora can Card Break the attack, causing Vexen to lower his Shield, this not only opens him up to more damage but also is one few instances where he can be hit from the front. Attack Vexen when he is either reloading his deck, in a non-offensive setting, or after he is Card Broken. Otherwise, it is best to keep Sora on the move. Vexen may attempt to shoot a homing shard of ice at Sora when he activates a magic card, but with careful timing, Dodge Roll can be used to avoid this attack. Vexen will only have access to two sleights during the battle, both of which can be easily avoided. The first is Freeze, Vexen will attempt to encase Sora in a block of ice so he can rush forward for a slash attack. Dodge Roll or a Card Break is the best way to prevent this attack. Vexen's Ice Needles sleight, however, is a bit trickier to avoid. Sora can Card Break the sleight, but if he is out of zero cards or doesn't have a sleight with a higher value, he can either Dodge Roll or keep at a simple run as the icicles chase him. The sleight will eventually end once it's run its course. Be careful that the attack is nigh unavoidable if the game is on 60 FPS and above, due to an oversight. | |||
The battle against Vexen should not be that much of a challenge. Be sure to heal if necessary, use any item cards in Sora's deck to restore used cards, and utilize the special abilities granted by any enemy cards to the fullest. | |||
====Second battle==== | ====Second battle==== | ||
[[File:Versus Vexen 2 KHRECOM.png|thumb|right|Vexen fights Sora for the second time in the facsimile of Twilight Town in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.]] | |||
The second battle against Vexen is just as difficult as the first battle. He will use the same attacks and sleights, so the same strategies can be used again to avoid them. Sora also should use the same deck he used during the first battle for the best chance of success, granted more cards can be added if Sora has increased his CP. The only differences in this battle will be Vexen's two new enemy cards, the [[Air Pirate]] and Vexen, and a dangerous new sleight. This new sleight, Slide Break, has Vexen elongate his Shield and increase his attack range. He will then attempt to strike Sora twice before slamming the Shield down on the ground, creating an icy shockwave. Either Card Break the attack or chain several Dodge Rolls together to avoid it. Vexen uses his Enemy Cards in a fixed order: once he has used up his Blue Rhapsody Card, he uses his Air Pirate enemy card which prevents Sora from Card Breaking Vexen's [[item cards]], then uses his own enemy card afterwards in the fight, healing Vexen by 25% of his HP (which is almost two HP bars on difficulties above Beginner) once his HP hit 0, but fire attacks can stun him. This is most likely avoidable due to how late he starts using it. | |||
====''Reverse/Rebirth''==== | ====''Reverse/Rebirth''==== | ||
The battle against Vexen in '' | The battle against Vexen in ''Re:Chain of Memories'' is nearly identical to the battle in the original ''Chain of Memories''. Beware of his Diamond Dust sleight, which is now more powerful, can quickly put an end to Riku's Dark Mode, and has an even more powerful finisher at the end if not card broken in time. Just like the second fight in Sora's story, Vexen uses his Enemy Cards in a fixed order. The use of his own card can be avoided for the same reason as mentioned in Sora's second battle. In the event he does use it, he will recover 25% of his HP (which is this time around one HP bar and a third on difficulties above Beginner) once his HP drops to 0. | ||
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{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Freeze'''|フリーズ|<br>Furīzu}}|Ice|Freeze|x1.5|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - A}}|Vexen generates an ice block at Sora or Riku's location. When it hits, he swings his shield to attack. The ice block can be avoided by dodging the moment Vexen raises his right hand (Riku cannot avoid it while in Dark Mode).}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Freeze'''|フリーズ|<br>Furīzu}}|Ice|Freeze|x1.5|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - A}}|Vexen generates an ice block at Sora or Riku's location. When it hits, he swings his shield to attack. The ice block can be avoided by dodging the moment Vexen raises his right hand (Riku cannot avoid it while in Dark Mode).}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Slide Break'''|スライドブレイク|<br>Suraido Bureiku}}|Ice|—|x2.0|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - A}}|Only used during Sora's second battle, when Vexen has less than 40% of his HP remaining. Vexen elongates his shield with ice, then rapidly approaches and slashes his shield twice, before swinging his shield down and releasing cold air around it. All attacks can be avoided with Dodge Roll.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Slide Break'''|スライドブレイク|<br>Suraido Bureiku}}|Ice|—|x2.0|{{sleight|Vexen - M|Vexen - M|Vexen - A}}|Only used during Sora's second battle, when Vexen has less than 40% of his HP remaining. Vexen elongates his shield with ice, then rapidly approaches and slashes his shield twice, before swinging his shield down and releasing cold air around it. All attacks can be avoided with Dodge Roll.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Diamond Dust'''|ダイヤモンドダスト|<br>Daiyamondo Dasuto}}|Ice|—|x2.5|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - M}}|Only used against Riku, when Vexen has less than 40% of his HP remaining. Vexen envelops the entire arena in a blizzard that hits 5 times, then sends cold air around the area. The blizzard cannot be avoided | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Diamond Dust'''|ダイヤモンドダスト|<br>Daiyamondo Dasuto}}|Ice|—|Cold air: x2.5|{{sleight|Vexen - A|Vexen - M|Vexen - M}}|Only used against Riku, when Vexen has less than 40% of his HP remaining. Vexen envelops the entire arena in a blizzard that hits 5 times, then sends cold air around the area. The blizzard cannot be avoided.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Mega-Ether'''|メガエーテル|<br>Mega Ēteru}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Mega-Ether}}|Instantly reloads all Magic Cards, including normally unreloadable cards.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Mega-Ether'''|メガエーテル|<br>Mega Ēteru}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Mega-Ether}}|Instantly reloads all Magic Cards, including normally unreloadable cards.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Elixir'''|エリックサー|<br>Erikkusā}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Elixir}}|Instantly reloads all Attack Cards and Magic Cards, including normally unreloadable cards.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Elixir'''|エリックサー|<br>Erikkusā}}|—|—|—|{{sleight|Elixir}}|Instantly reloads all Attack Cards and Magic Cards, including normally unreloadable cards.}} | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''=== | ||
====Absent Silhouette==== | ====Absent Silhouette==== | ||
[[File:Versus Vexen's Absent Silhouette KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Vexen's Absent Silhouette engaging in combat.]] | |||
Vexen appears as an Absent Silhouette and due to the absence of cards his attack style completely changes. Vexen has two HP bars; his main one, and the initial one on his shield which levitates in front of him. The shield itself unlike in the ''Chain of Memories'' games no longer counts as a block/guard, meaning any guard breaking attack damages it normally. Destroying the shield will allow Sora to damage Vexen himself. | Vexen appears as an Absent Silhouette and due to the absence of cards his attack style completely changes. Vexen has two HP bars; his main one, and the initial one on his shield which levitates in front of him. The shield itself unlike in the ''Chain of Memories'' games no longer counts as a block/guard, meaning any guard breaking attack damages it normally. Destroying the shield will allow Sora to damage Vexen himself. | ||
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====Data Rematch==== | ====Data Rematch==== | ||
[[File:Versus Vexen's Replica Data KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Vexen's Replica Data appears before Sora in the [[Garden of Assemblage]].]] | |||
The battle against Vexen's Data Rematch will flow similarly to the battle against his Absent Silhouette. The only differences will be the amount of HP he has, and the pattern in which he uses his attacks. | The battle against Vexen's Data Rematch will flow similarly to the battle against his Absent Silhouette. The only differences will be the amount of HP he has, and the pattern in which he uses his attacks. | ||
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{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Ice Pillar'''|アイスピラー|<br>Aisu Pirā}}|Blizzard|—|x2.0<br>Hit 2+: x0.5|△|Vexen summons ice pillars in one of 3 forms: 1 ice pillar at Sora's feet as a counterattack, 6 ice pillars one after another that follow Sora, or 5 ice pillars one after another around Vexen, followed by 3 more.|Used as a counterattack. Also used as a regular attack once the Data Level reaches 3.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Ice Pillar'''|アイスピラー|<br>Aisu Pirā}}|Blizzard|—|x2.0<br>Hit 2+: x0.5|△|Vexen summons ice pillars in one of 3 forms: 1 ice pillar at Sora's feet as a counterattack, 6 ice pillars one after another that follow Sora, or 5 ice pillars one after another around Vexen, followed by 3 more.|Used as a counterattack. Also used as a regular attack once the Data Level reaches 3.}} | ||
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Absolute Zero'''|アブソリュートゼロ|<br>Abusoryūto Zero}}|Blizzard|—|x0|X|Vexen summons a blizzard that turns the screen white, trapping Sora in ice for 4 seconds.|Used at the start of battle.}} | {{atk|{{nihongo|'''Absolute Zero'''|アブソリュートゼロ|<br>Abusoryūto Zero}}|Blizzard|—|x0|X|Vexen summons a blizzard that turns the screen white, trapping Sora in ice for 4 seconds.|Used at the start of battle.}} | ||
{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Icy Ensemble'''|アンサンブル|<br>Ansanburu|lit. "Ensemble"}}|Ice block|Blizzard|—|x2.0<br>Hit 2+: x1.0|X|Vexen summons 4 ice blocks that circle him. He then attacks by making them fly one after another, and by rushing 3 times. Then he traps Sora in ice for 4 seconds, and summons a giant iceberg.|Used once the Data Level reaches 5 for Absent Silhouette, and when HP drops to 40% for Replica Data.|Trapping|Blizzard|—|x0|X|Iceberg|Blizzard|—|x3.0|X}} | {{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Icy Ensemble'''|アンサンブル|<br>Ansanburu|lit. "Ensemble"}}|Ice block|Blizzard|—|x2.0<br>Hit 2+: x1.0|X|Vexen summons 4 ice blocks that circle him. He then attacks by making them fly one after another, and by rushing 3 times. Then he traps Sora in ice for 4 seconds, and summons a giant iceberg.|Used once the Data Level reaches 5 for Absent Silhouette, and when HP drops to 40% for Replica Data. Vexen's shield cannot be destroyed during this attack.|Trapping|Blizzard|—|x0|X|Iceberg|Blizzard|—|x3.0|X}} | ||
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{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Struggle'''|あがく|<br>Agaku}}|—|—|Can be used after being frozen by Absolute Zero or Icy Ensemble.<br>Sora tries to escape from the ice in which he is trapped. Requires repeatedly pressing {{button|t}}.}} | |||
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Smash'''|うちやぶる|<br>Uchiyaburu|lit. "Break Through"}}|—|—|Can be used after using Struggle 10 times.<br>Sora frees himself from the ice trapping him.}} | |||
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;Clone Sora | ;Clone Sora | ||
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