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{{nihongo|'''Commands'''|コマンド|Komando}} are a recurring game element in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. They are the primary mechanic for actions in the field. There are two Command systems that appear in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series: the Command Menu and the Command Deck.<!--WHICH ONE DOES CODED FALL UNDER?-->

The ''Command Menu'' allows the player to execute the highlighted action, which can be chosen from the various options. In certain circumstances, some commands in the menu may be blanked out or disabled, either before certain functions are introduced to the player, during periods when certain abilities cannot be used, or when an ability or attack has disabled commands. The commands that empty the MP Gauge and lead to [[MP Charge]] are colored in yellow.

In ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the Command Menu changes color, being blue in noncombat situations, yellow in regular combat, and red in scripted fights, such as against bosses. Additionally, the Command Menu in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'' has a unique design in each world, as well as in certain areas, such as the [[Mysterious Tower]] and the White Room in the [[Old Mansion]]. In ''Birth By Sleep'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the top segment of the command bar can separately change design and names when a [[Command Style]], [[Formchange]], [[Attraction Flow]] is currently enabled or used. 

This command only appears in the original ''Kingdom Hearts'', being replaced with Reaction Commands in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. In the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' re-release of ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', the bottom command is replaced with the "Summon" command, with Reaction Commands assuming the role of the context-sensitive command.

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the Attack command is context-sensitive. When the player approaches a Save Point, Treasure Chest, or intractable object or character, a green square indicator will appear. The Attack command does not visually change, but pressing Attack will activate the interaction when nearby the indicator. This system was adapted as part of the {{h|Base Command}} system in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''.

Reaction Commands appear only in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', and the HD re-release of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' for ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''.

'''Situation Commands''' are context-sensitive commands similar to [[#Reaction Commands|Reaction Commands]]. Unlike Reaction Commands, multiple Situation Commands can appear at a time. They appear in ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III''.

While most of these commands will cause the user to quickly drop to the ground to activate them in both ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', a larger majority of them can now be used freely in midair in ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance'', save for item commands.

The {{nihongo|'''Base Command'''|ベースコマンド|Bēsu Komando}} is permanently mapped to a single action button, {{button|x}} ({{button|c}} in Japan) for ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and {{button|dsa}} for ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''. The command is displayed immediately below the Command Deck. The default Base Command is [[Attack]], but it may change in different contexts, replacing the role of Reaction Commands.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', when the Base Command is replaced by something other than Attack, it is called a [[Special Command]]. Cooperation attacks with party members and {{c|Reprisal command|bbs}}s are also considered Special Commands, although some use different inputs than the ordinary Base Command button. The appropriate button is displayed on screen.

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', a green square indicator will appear on top of targets that can be interacted with, such as Save Points, Treasure Chests, and characters with dialogue. Pressing the Base Command will activate the interaction if Data-Sora is close enough to the target. {{c|Finish command|rco}}s are also activated with the Base Command.

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', the Base Command encompasses all of the functions of Special Commands from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. In addition to Attack, the Base Command can change to "Talk", "Open", "Examine", "Shop", "Save", and "[[Rescue]]". The Base Command also performs the finish commands of [[Link Attack]]s, [[Flowmotion]] attack commands, and most {{c|Reprisal command|ddd}}s.

In ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the feature to change the command menu into a world-specific design is present. This has no impact on the gameplay other than acting as a cosmetic upgrade. However, if the player finds the animated menus too intrusive the option to change to the default one in the settings menu is present at all times.

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