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[[File:Aerial_Dodge KHII.gif|300px|thumb|right|Sora performing Aerial Dodge.]]
[[File:Aerial Dodge KHII.gif|300px|thumb|In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Aerial Dodge allows Sora to jump in midair, deflecting enemy attacks by spinning and also gaining extra height akin to a double jump.]]
{{nihongo|'''Aerial Dodge'''|エアドッジ|Ea Dojji|lit. "Air Dodge"}} is an [[ability]] that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''. It appears as a [[Growth Ability]] learned and upgraded by leveling up the [[Master Form]]. It costs 3 AP to equip.
{{nihongo|'''Aerial Dodge'''|エアドッジ|Ea Dojji|lit. "Air Dodge"}} is a technique introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. It allows the user to dodge in midair.


Aerial Dodge allows Sora to perform a double jump in midair. It is activated by tapping {{button|c}} ({{button|x}}{{FMII}}) after the player has already jumped. It is useful for evading attacks in midair and dodging projectiles launched at [[Sora]].
==Mechanics==
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Aerial Dodge is a [[growth ability]] that costs 3 {{AP}} to equip. It allows [[Sora]] to perform a midair jump that deflects enemy attacks by pressing {{button|c}}, {{button|x}} in the Japanese releases, while the user is in midair. Leveling it up increases the arc of the dodge. Aerial Dodge gives momentum to [[Glide]] when the latter is used right after.
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', Aerial Dodge is a movement ability that costs 3 {{AP}} to equip. It is activated by pressing {{button|s}} and tilting the left analog stick in mid-air during combat, and allows Sora to spin in a chosen direction. If [[Air Slide]] is equipped, Aerial Dodge replaces Air Slide in combat.


==Learning Aerial Dodge==
==Learning Aerial Dodge==
===''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*Master Form has Aerial Dodge LV1 as a default ability.
*Master Form has Aerial Dodge LV1 as a default ability.
*Sora learns Aerial Dodge LV1 after leveling Master Form to level 3.
*Sora learns Aerial Dodge LV1 after leveling Master Form to level 3.
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*Sora learns Aerial Dodge LV3 after leveling Master Form to level 7.
*Sora learns Aerial Dodge LV3 after leveling Master Form to level 7.
*Master Form learns Aerial Dodge MAX at level 7.
*Master Form learns Aerial Dodge MAX at level 7.
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*[[Sora]] has Aerial Dodge as a default ability.


==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', [[Riku]] possesses a movement skill while in [[Dark Mode]] that aesthetically resembles Aerial Dodge. It can be executed by pressing {{Button|DSB}} twice in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', while in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', the technique is executed by pressing {{button|c}} twice.
During his second fight against [[Game:Xemnas#Armored Controller|Xemnas's armored form]], Sora can perform Aerial Dodge an indefinite number of times in a row, even if it is not equipped.
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File:Aerial Dodge (Riku) KHCOM.gif|Riku using Aerial Dodge in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''.
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
File:Aerial Dodge (Riku) KHRECOM.gif|Riku using Aerial Dodge in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.
Aerial Dodge is available as a command while riding a [[Vaporfly]] during the [[Raging Vulture]] boss fight, as well as while using the [[Interceptor Wing]] [[Situation Command]].
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Doubleflight]]
*[[Doubleflight]]
*[[Double Jump]]


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[[Category:Kingdom Hearts II abilities]]
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 13 March 2024

In Kingdom Hearts II, Aerial Dodge allows Sora to jump in midair, deflecting enemy attacks by spinning and also gaining extra height akin to a double jump.

Aerial Dodge (エアドッジ Ea Dojji?, lit. "Air Dodge") is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts II. It allows the user to dodge in midair.

Mechanics[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts II, Aerial Dodge is a growth ability that costs 3 AP to equip. It allows Sora to perform a midair jump that deflects enemy attacks by pressing Circle, X in the Japanese releases, while the user is in midair. Leveling it up increases the arc of the dodge. Aerial Dodge gives momentum to Glide when the latter is used right after.

In Kingdom Hearts III, Aerial Dodge is a movement ability that costs 3 AP to equip. It is activated by pressing Square and tilting the left analog stick in mid-air during combat, and allows Sora to spin in a chosen direction. If Air Slide is equipped, Aerial Dodge replaces Air Slide in combat.

Learning Aerial Dodge[edit]

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

  • Master Form has Aerial Dodge LV1 as a default ability.
  • Sora learns Aerial Dodge LV1 after leveling Master Form to level 3.
  • Master Form learns Aerial Dodge LV2 at level 3.
  • Sora learns Aerial Dodge LV2 after leveling Master Form to level 5.
  • Master Form learns Aerial Dodge LV3 at level 5.
  • Sora learns Aerial Dodge LV3 after leveling Master Form to level 7.
  • Master Form learns Aerial Dodge MAX at level 7.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

  • Sora has Aerial Dodge as a default ability.

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

During his second fight against Xemnas's armored form, Sora can perform Aerial Dodge an indefinite number of times in a row, even if it is not equipped.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

Aerial Dodge is available as a command while riding a Vaporfly during the Raging Vulture boss fight, as well as while using the Interceptor Wing Situation Command.

See also[edit]