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As the name implies, in combat, Keyblades are used in a manner similar to swords. Despite the fact that most possess no actual cutting edge, Keyblades still make efficient combat weapons and are shown to be particularly effective weapons against both [[Heartless]] and [[Nobody|Nobodies]]. Keyblades can vary in appearance by placing different keychains on them. However, there are many Keyblades that do not possess a keychain, possibly to represent the realm they came from, or how they were made.

Most Keyblade wielders are also able to extend their Keyblade's length with Light or Darkness for their ultimate attacks. This has been seen for Sora's [[Ars Arcanum]], Roxas, Xion and Riku's [[Limit]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Sora and Riku's Limit, Eternal Session, and Terra and Aqua's Mode Change, Blade Charge.  

The main power of the Keyblade, however, is the ability to seal or open the barriers between worlds, as well as "lock" a world's Keyhole, preventing the Heartless from attacking that world's heart. As an offset of this ability, the Keyblade can also be used to lock or unlock any lock, allowing the user to access any sealed interior, whether it be a locked room, gate, or treasure chest.

In addition to its base powers, it is possible to modify a Keyblade's appearance and powers by attaching various Keychains or Gears in the wielder's inventory. There are other instances of the Keyblade changing form, such as when Riku's [[Soul Eater]] becomes the [[Way to the Dawn]] and when Roxas's two [[Kingdom Key]]s transmute into the [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Oblivion]], but the mechanism behind these transformations is uncertain.

The Keyblade has a special power that only lets a chosen wielder hold it. This is proven when Sora gives his Keyblade to [[Jack Sparrow]] only to have it come back to his hand. In the final battle with Xemnas Sora was able to hold Riku's Keyblade and the same goes for Riku and Sora's Keyblade.

It is implied in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' that it is possible for a Keyblade wielder to [[Keyblade Inheritance Ceremony|choose a person as his successor]] if they have the main qualities that allow them to hold a Keyblade, as Terra chose Riku to be his successor. Kairi seems to have inherited the same ability when she accidentally touched Aqua's Keyblade. Aqua originally considered choosing Sora to be her successor, but decided against it because Terra had chosen Riku and she did not want the two to fight all the time. However, Sora nonetheless gained the ability to use the Keyblade when Ventus' disembodied heart fused with his own.

Keyblade wielders are also able to generate a second Keyblade using the [[Synch Blade]] ability. After Roxas defeats and absorbs [[Xion]], he uses this ability at almost all times, generally with the [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Oblivion]] [[keychains]], while Sora only uses this ability while in his [[Valor Form|Valor]], [[Master Form|Master]], or [[Final Form|Final]] [[Drive Form]]s; however, Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed in interviews that Sora is able to dual-wield Keyblades in his base state, as Sora and Roxas share all of the same abilities.

Riku also exhibits this ability when he and Kairi meet up at The Castle that Never Was, and he hands the [[Destiny Place|second Keyblade]] to Kairi to allow her to help protect Sora. Keyblade wielders are also able to allow others to wield this second Keyblade, or have it taken by the other wielder. When Roxas encounters Riku at [[Memory's Skyscraper]] he throws his Oblivion at Riku. Riku catches it and actually wields it in battle against him; when Roxas and Sora fight within the [[Awakening]], Sora is able to steal Roxas's Keyblades and use them against him.