Aero (element)

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Aero (エアロ, Earo), also called Wind (風, Kaze), is an element that appears in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Kingdom Hearts III, and Kingdom Hearts Dark Road. The Aero element is associated with the Gust material and the Air-toss status effect.

While other games in the Kingdom Hearts series include wind-type abilities and attacks, such as Aero magic and Tornado, the damage they inflict is usually Neutral.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, the Wind element has two sides. Party members can use Wind-type attacks to inflict Wind-type damage, which enemies can resist. Enemies can use Wind-type attacks to inflict the Air-toss status effect, which party members can resist.

Attacks and abilities

Party members

Attack	Type	Description
Aero	Magic	Magic that shoots a swift gust of wind at a foe. Air-tossed enemies take triple damage.
Aerora	Magic	Magic that sends a gust of wind to stalk your foes. Air-tossed enemies take triple damage.
Aeroga	Magic	Magic that generates a huge whirlwind. Air-tossed enemies take triple damage.

Enemies

Enemy Attack Air-toss Chance Description Storm Bomb Self-Destruct (自爆, Jibaku) 100% Sets a timer that counts down to 5 while pulling nearby targets towards itself, then explodes, damaging anything around itself. Explosion (読爆, Satorubaku) 100% Explodes without counting down to 3. Air Battler Electric Wind (電巻, Den Maki) 100% Creates a damaging tornado around itself. Artful Flyer Electric Wind (電巻, Den Maki) 100% Creates a damaging tornado around itself. Sky Grappler Electric Wind (電巻, Den Maki) 100% Creates a damaging tornado around itself. Dual Blade Stored Slash (タメ斬り, Tame Kiri) 100% Charges up energy, then stabs forward. Will be knocked over if the stab is blocked. Aero (エアロ, Earo) 100% Sends a ball of wind swerving towards the target across the ground. Stalwart Blade Aero (エアロ, Earo) 100% Sends a ball of wind swerving towards the target across the ground. Loudmouth Wind Bullet (風弾, Fūtan) 100% Fires a wind projectile at the target. Windstorm Rush (突進, Tosshin) 80% Flies with its wings out and rushes straight towards the target. Drill Rush (きりもみ突進, Kiri-momi Tosshin) 100% Rushes at the target while spinning. Tornado Breath (竜巻ブレス, Tatsumaki Buresu) 100% Releases two meandering tornadoes. Dustflier Invincible Rush (無敵突進, Muteki Tosshin) 100% Rushes straight at the target while flying. Antlion Assault (突撃, Totsugeki) 90% Charges at the target. If the Antlion hits a wall while charging, it will become stunned. If it misses, it will continue charging on repeat until it makes contact. Tornado (竜巻まとい, Tatsumaki Matoi) 90% Wraps its body in a tornado.

Weakness and Resistance

Party members

Unlike in other games, Wind Resistance does not reduce the damage from Wind-type attacks, but lowers the chance of being Air-tossed. Xaldin has an innate resistance to Wind, while some Ring Panels provide Wind Resistance when equipped.

Character	Wind Resistance
LV 1-9	LV 10-19	LV 20-29	LV 30-39	LV 40-49	LV 50-59	LV 60-69	LV 70-79	LV 80-89	LV 90+
Xaldin	10%	20%	30%	40%	50%	60%	70%	80%	90%	100%

Equipment	Wind Resistance	Description
Storm's Eye	+30%
Full Circle	+20%
Might Crown	+10%
Master's Circle	+100%
Flagging Winds	+100%

Enemies
Resistance Enemy Resistance Emerald Serenade x0.28 Poison Plant x0.98 Guardian x0.92 Destroyer x0.89 Commander x0.78 Land Armor x0.85 Spiked Crawler x0.54 Carrier Ghost x0.24 Windstorm x0.26 Guard Armor x0.47 Powered Armor x0.36 Invisible x0.90 Orcus x0.75 Darkside x0.77 Dark Follower x0.28 Pete x0.92 Lock, Shock, and Barrel x0.85 Crimson Prankster x0.57 Antlion x0.69 Infernal Engine x0.49 Saïx x0.70 Xion (First form) x0.45 Xion (Second form) x0.45 Xion (Third form) x0.40 Xion (Final form) x0.17 Riku x0.41	Weakness Enemy Weakness Shadow x1.70 Mega-Shadow x2.83 Gigas Shadow x3.40 Yellow Opera x1.70 Scarlet Tango x2.55 Grey Caprice x2.83 Striped Aria x8.80 Sapphire Elegy x2.42 Pink Concerto x1.28 Turquoise March x2.55 Dire Plant x3.40 Fire Plant x3.00 Possessor x3.40 Massive Possessor x5.10 Bulky Vendor x1.70 Rare Vendor x1.70 Watcher x3.40 Minute Bomb x4.80 Detonator x2.13 Skater Bomb x4.25 Deserter x1.70 Sergeant x1.70 Soldier x5.10 Stalwart Blade x1.13 Blitz Spear x1.22 Flare Note x6.80 Bubble Beat x2.27 Barrier Master x6.80 Shadow Glob x2.50 Large Armor x1.59 Clay Armor x1.99 Solid Armor x1.75 Bad Dog x4.25 Snapper Dog x2.34 Bully Dog x2.13 Cymbal Monkey x2.20 Tricky Monkey x2.55 Neoshadow x1.70 Novashadow x1.59 Icy Cube x2.00 Ice Cannon x2.98 Li'l Cannon x5.95 Switch Launcher x1.98 Jumbo Cannon x2.67 Morning Star x2.55 Hover Ghost x5.67 Living Pod x1.29 Tailbunker x1.38 Phantomtail x1.30 Lurk Lizard x1.23 Veil Lizard x1.42 Dusk x1.70 Samurai x1.25 Xigbar x1.75 Tentaclaw x1.10	Immunity Enemy Resistance Blizzard Plant x0 Storm Bomb Absorbs Air Battler x0 Artful Flyer Absorbs Aerial Master Absorbs Sky Grappler Absorbs Dual Blade Absorbs Chill Ripper x0 Loudmouth Absorbs Snowy Crystal x0 Scorching Sphere x0 Zip Slasher x0 Heat Saber x0 Avalanche x0 Wavecrest x0 Dustflier Absorbs Crimson Prankster x0 Leechgrave x0 Ruler of the Sky x0

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

Attacks and abilities

Party members

The amount of damage dealt with Aero-type attacks can be increased by installing Aero chips.

Attack	Type	Description
Aero Edge	Attack Command	Wrap your Keyblade in wind, then bash foes with a powerful jumping attack.
Wind Dash	Attack Command	Wrap yourself in wind, then hit faraway enemies with a sliding attack.
Aero Blast	Attack Command	Wrap yourself in wind, then punish surrounding foes with a spinning attack.
Aero Buster	Attack Command	Wrap your Keyblade in wind, then lay into enemies with a powerful charging attack.
Aero Slam	Attack Command	Wrap your Keyblade in wind, then smack foes over the head.
Wind Dive	Attack Command	Wrap yourself in wind, then dive at enemies with the Keyblade.
Aero Raid	Attack Command	Wrap your Keyblade in Wind, then hurl it toward enemies.
Wind Sweep	Attack Command	Wrap yourself in wind, then crack down on surrounding foes with a jumping spin attack.
Wind Storm	Attack Command	Wrap yourself in wind, then deal multiple hits with a somersault attack.
Aero	Magic Command	Shoot a gust of wind at enemies that lifts them into the air.
Aerora	Magic Command	Shoot a gust of wind at enemies that lifts them into the air.
Aeroga	Magic Command	Shoot a gust of wind at enemies that lifts them into the air.
Tornado Tracer	Magic Command	Shoot a gust of wind that homes in on enemies and keeps them airborne.
Wind Tracer	Magic Command	Shoot a gust of wind that homes in on enemies and deals continual damage.
Cyclone	Magic Command	Call upon the wind to pull surrounding enemies in, then fling them high into the air.
Wind Spin	Overlay Command
Aero Shield	Overlay Command
Breath of Zeus	Compiled Command

Enemies

Enemy Attack Description Large Body Jumping Shock Wave (ジャンピング衝撃波, Janpingu Shōgekiha) The Large Body jumps, creating a shockwave. Bandit Rolling Tackle (ローリングタックル, Rōringu Takkuru) Blox Bug Jump Tackle (ジャンプタックル, Janpu Takkuru) Air Soldier Tackle (タックル, Takkuru) Wyvern Drill Rush (きりもみ突進, Kirimomi Tosshin) Danger Bug Jump Tackle (ジャンプタックル, Janpu Takkuru) Metal Bug Jump Tackle (ジャンプタックル, Janpu Takkuru) Maleficent (Dragon) Shock Wave (衝撃波, Shōgekiha) Jump Press (ジャンププレス, Janpu Puresu)

Weakness and Resistance

Party members

Aero-type damage can be reduced by installing Aero Resistance chips.

Enemies
Resistance Enemy Resistance Metal Bug x0.40 Wizard x0.60 Angel Star x0.80 Eliminator x0.50 Cloud x0.50 Cerberus x0.50 Rock Titan x0.50 Ice Titan x0.50 Jafar (Genie) x0.20 Data-Riku x0.60 Sora's Heartless (Neo Darkside) x0.60 Sora's Heartless x0.50 Data-Roxas x0.60 x0.20	Weakness Enemy Weakness Yellow Opera x1.40 Invisible x1.20 Pete x1.20	Immunity Enemy Resistance Hades x0.00 Behemoth x0.00

Origin

Wind is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. Its basic spell is Aero, and it is often opposed to Earth.