Iron Imprisoner

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==Strategy==

The Iron Imprisoner is one of the more powerful bosses in the game. Therefore, it is recommended the player be at a high level, have the [[Ultima Weapon]] Keyblade, and have the strongest [[Shotlock]] available: Ultima Cannon for Terra, Light Bloom for Aqua, and Multi Vortex for Ventus. The strategies for each form are below.

The Iron Imprisoner is one of the more powerful bosses in the game. Therefore, it is recommended the player be at a high level, have the [[Ultima Weapon]] Keyblade, and have the strongest [[Shotlock]] available: Ultima Cannon for Terra, Light Bloom for Aqua, and Multi Vortex for Ventus. For all four forms, the [[Once More]] and [[Second Chance]] abilities are almost a necessity, particularly the latter two forms, which tend to chain their attacks. The strategies for each form are below.

====Iron Imprisoner I====

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====Iron Imprisoner III====

Its third form is the same as its previous two incarnations. With the only obvious difference that its legs are no longer bound in a gibbet. It is now faster than the other two forms, but it cannot shoot lasers. It retains its other moves so the strategy is the same.

Its third form is the same as its previous two incarnations. With the only obvious difference that its legs are no longer bound in a gibbet. It is now faster than the other two forms, but it cannot shoot lasers. It retains its other moves so the strategy is the same. Shotlocks are the most effective way to damage the Iron Imprisoner, and as a result the Damage Drive ability is very useful. While it will pause periodically, the window of attack is very small, and it is safer to use the time to heal or use a Shotlock. The only safe time to attack normally is after the Unversed summons summons its cage. Evading the cage is difficult unless the player is executing a finishing command or a Shotlock, so it is preferable to simply attack and not attempt to dodge it.

====Iron Imprisoner IV====

The boss's final form, and its most powerful one yet. It retains its old moves with some new ones. The cage it traps you with is now on fire and will damage you on contact. It also has an attack where it sucks you in close before releasing a large explosion. When its HP is low it will possess the room, turning it red and causing the tiles to fly off and attack.

The boss's final form, and its most powerful one yet. It retains its old moves with some new ones. The cage it traps you with is now on fire and will damage you on contact. It also has an attack where it sucks you in close before releasing a large explosion. When its HP is low it will possess the room, turning it red and causing the tiles to fly off and attack. The strategy for the third form is also effective here, though because of the Iron Imprisoner IV's increased strength and ferocity, the player should be more cautious. When the boss possesses the stage, the player can either choose to stay in one place and block constantly to defend against the flying debris, or simply Dodge Roll, Cartwheel, or Slide around to evade damage.

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 ==Strategy==
-The Iron Imprisoner is one of the more powerful bosses in the game. Therefore, it is recommended the player be at a high level, have the [[Ultima Weapon]] Keyblade, and have the strongest [[Shotlock]] available: Ultima Cannon for Terra, Light Bloom for Aqua, and Multi Vortex for Ventus. The strategies for each form are below.
+The Iron Imprisoner is one of the more powerful bosses in the game. Therefore, it is recommended the player be at a high level, have the [[Ultima Weapon]] Keyblade, and have the strongest [[Shotlock]] available: Ultima Cannon for Terra, Light Bloom for Aqua, and Multi Vortex for Ventus. For all four forms, the [[Once More]] and [[Second Chance]] abilities are almost a necessity, particularly the latter two forms, which tend to chain their attacks. The strategies for each form are below.
 ====Iron Imprisoner I====
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 ====Iron Imprisoner III====
-Its third form is the same as its previous two incarnations. With the only obvious difference that its legs are no longer bound in a gibbet. It is now faster than the other two forms, but it cannot shoot lasers. It retains its other moves so the strategy is the same.
+Its third form is the same as its previous two incarnations. With the only obvious difference that its legs are no longer bound in a gibbet. It is now faster than the other two forms, but it cannot shoot lasers. It retains its other moves so the strategy is the same. Shotlocks are the most effective way to damage the Iron Imprisoner, and as a result the Damage Drive ability is very useful. While it will pause periodically, the window of attack is very small, and it is safer to use the time to heal or use a Shotlock. The only safe time to attack normally is after the Unversed summons summons its cage. Evading the cage is difficult unless the player is executing a finishing command or a Shotlock, so it is preferable to simply attack and not attempt to dodge it.
 ====Iron Imprisoner IV====
-The boss's final form, and its most powerful one yet. It retains its old moves with some new ones. The cage it traps you with is now on fire and will damage you on contact. It also has an attack where it sucks you in close before releasing a large explosion. When its HP is low it will possess the room, turning it red and causing the tiles to fly off and attack.
+The boss's final form, and its most powerful one yet. It retains its old moves with some new ones. The cage it traps you with is now on fire and will damage you on contact. It also has an attack where it sucks you in close before releasing a large explosion. When its HP is low it will possess the room, turning it red and causing the tiles to fly off and attack. The strategy for the third form is also effective here, though because of the Iron Imprisoner IV's increased strength and ferocity, the player should be more cautious. When the boss possesses the stage, the player can either choose to stay in one place and block constantly to defend against the flying debris, or simply Dodge Roll, Cartwheel, or Slide around  to evade damage.
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