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'''Lock-On''' is a game feature throughout the [[Kingdom Hearts series]]. It helps the player focus on attacking one target and also to help control the game's camera better during combat. The character may jump if the enemy is too high up in the air. However, the Lock-On may wear off if the player gets too far from the enemy or the enemy disappears.
'''Lock-On''' is a targeting mechanism in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, present in all installments except the original ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''. While the player will automatically attack the closest available target, Lock-On allows the player to permanently target a single enemy or attackable object, typically signified by the tan targeting reticule turning blue. While locked on to an enemy or an object, the camera will automatically move to follow the target.


==Buttons to activate==
Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping {{button|r1}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', tapping {{button|r2}} in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', and double-tapping R in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. Switching targets while in Lock-On is done by pressing {{button|r2}} or {{button|l2}} in ''Kingdom Hearts'', by holding {{button|r2}} and moving the right analog stick in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', and by tapping R in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. <!--switching targets in ReCoM?-->
===[[Kingdom Hearts (game)]], [[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]], [[Kingdom Hearts II]]===
Press the R1 button.


===[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]===
In a number of games, there are [[Ability|abilities]] that assist or enhance the targeting and Lock-On features. These include '''Scan''', '''Range Extender''', and '''Auto-Lock'''.
Rapidly press the R button twice to lock on to an enemy; cycle to the next target by pressing the R button once. Rapidly press the R button twice to quit lock on.


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=Scan=
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{{nihongo|'''Scan'''|ライブラ|Raibura|lit. "Libra"}} is an [[ability]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]''. It allows the player to view a targeted enemy's HP. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts_(game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' its [[AP]] Cost is 1 and in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' its AP Cost is 2. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Scan is found as an [[Panel System#Ability Panels|Ability Panel]].
 
While Scan is not available as an ability in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', [[Sora]] is automatically equipped with its effect.
 
==Learning Scan==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
*Sora learns Scan at level 9 with the [[Dream Rod]], 12 with the [[Dream Shield]], and 15 with the [[Dream Sword]].
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''===
*Sora learns Scan at level 9 with the [[Dream Sword]], 15 with the [[Dream Rod]], and 21 with the [[Dream Shield]].
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*[[Roxas]] or Sora learns Scan at level 4.
*Dual-wielding Roxas has Scan as a default ability.
*[[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] has Scan as a default ability.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
*[[Roxas]] learns Scan after defeating Axel.
*Dual-wielding Roxas has Scan as a default ability.
*[[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] has Scan as a default ability.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
*[[File:DaysScan.png]] '''Scan''' is a clear bonus for [[Mission 04: Learn How to Use Magic|Mission 04]].
 
==Etymology==
*Scan, often known as Libra, is a recurring White Magic spell in the Final Fantasy games. They allow the caster to extract information from any target to check their maximum and current HP, discover their weaknesses and immunities and stats.
 
=Range Extender=
{{nihongo|'''Range Extender'''|レンジアップ|Renji Appu|lit. "Range Up"}} is an ability in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It is found as an [[Panel System#Ability Panels|Ability Panel]]. It allows you to lock onto enemies even if they are far away.
 
==Learning Range Extender==
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
*[[File:Range Extender.png]] '''Range Extender''' can be purchased for 1200 [[Heart Points]] once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.
 
=Auto-Lock=
{{nihongo|Auto-Lock|オートロックオン|Ōto Rokku On|lit. "Auto Lock-On"}} is an ability in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It is found as an [[Panel System#Ability Panels|Ability Panel]]. It allows you to automatically lock on to available targets while attacking.
 
==Learning Auto-Lock==
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
*[[File:Auto-Lock.png]] '''Auto-Lock''' can be purchased for 960 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.
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Revision as of 14:57, 27 April 2010

Lock-On is a targeting mechanism in the Kingdom Hearts series, present in all installments except the original Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. While the player will automatically attack the closest available target, Lock-On allows the player to permanently target a single enemy or attackable object, typically signified by the tan targeting reticule turning blue. While locked on to an enemy or an object, the camera will automatically move to follow the target.

Lock-On is activated and deactivated by tapping R1 in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II, tapping R2 in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, and double-tapping R in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Switching targets while in Lock-On is done by pressing R2 or L2 in Kingdom Hearts, by holding R2 and moving the right analog stick in Kingdom Hearts II, and by tapping R in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.

In a number of games, there are abilities that assist or enhance the targeting and Lock-On features. These include Scan, Range Extender, and Auto-Lock.

Scan

Scan (ライブラ Raibura?, lit. "Libra") is an ability that appears in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts coded. It allows the player to view a targeted enemy's HP. In Kingdom Hearts its AP Cost is 1 and in Kingdom Hearts II its AP Cost is 2. In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Scan is found as an Ability Panel.

While Scan is not available as an ability in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Sora is automatically equipped with its effect.

Learning Scan

Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

Kingdom Hearts II

  • Roxas or Sora learns Scan at level 4.
  • Dual-wielding Roxas has Scan as a default ability.
  • King Mickey has Scan as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

  • Roxas learns Scan after defeating Axel.
  • Dual-wielding Roxas has Scan as a default ability.
  • King Mickey has Scan as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Etymology

  • Scan, often known as Libra, is a recurring White Magic spell in the Final Fantasy games. They allow the caster to extract information from any target to check their maximum and current HP, discover their weaknesses and immunities and stats.

Range Extender

Range Extender (レンジアップ Renji Appu?, lit. "Range Up") is an ability in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is found as an Ability Panel. It allows you to lock onto enemies even if they are far away.

Learning Range Extender

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Auto-Lock

Auto-Lock (オートロックオン Ōto Rokku On?, lit. "Auto Lock-On") is an ability in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It is found as an Ability Panel. It allows you to automatically lock on to available targets while attacking.

Learning Auto-Lock

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

  • File:Auto-Lock.png Auto-Lock can be purchased for 960 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank.