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The {{nihongo|'''Command Style'''|コマンドスタイル|Komando Sutairu}} is a battle system introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. When [[Terra]], [[Ventus]], and [[Aqua]] fill up the Command Gauge with the correct types of attacks and {{c|Deck Command|BBS}}s, they can undergo a Style Change which grants increased strength and new weapon combos. There are some shared Command Styles that two or three characters can utilize, and some exclusive Styles that only one can perform. The enhanced [[Magic]] and physical attacks made available by Command Styles create more effective methods and strategies of combat.

Upon meeting certain requirements while filling up the Command Gauge, located above the Command Deck, a character may undergo a Style Change rather than executing a finishing attack. Every style change has certain requirements for activating; for example, the criteria for activating Diamond Dust is to fill part of the Command Gauge with {{c|Blizzard|element}}-type attacks.

Command Styles can also be achieved through the use of [[Ice Cream]] items once both have been obtained, with the Ice Cream immediately filling the command gauge upon use. Each flavor of Ice Cream will trigger a specific Command Style regardless of the Style's level, though use of any Ice Cream also carries a chance of triggering the Frozen Fortune Command Style (provided it has been unlocked). It should be noted that activating Command Styles in this manner does not impact the number of consecutive Style shifts that can occur before returning to the character's base state. For example, if one uses Ice Cream to activate a Level 2 Command Style without first activating a Level 1 Style, one can still transition to a second Level 2 Style by filling the Command Gauge appropriately.

Each Command Style replaces the basic attack combo, with Level 1 Styles replacing the attack command with Surge, Level 2 Styles replacing it with Storm, and Frozen Fortune replacing it with Ice Surge. Some Level 2 Command Styles may also replace or disable Action Commands, such as by changing the dodge or block ability, and others may transform the character's weapon in some manner. Each Style also has its own unique finish command named for the Style itself that triggers when the Command Gauge is filled (provided no other Command Style is activated).

===Level 1===

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Critical Impact KHBBS.png|150px|link=Critical Impact]]<br>|フェイタルモード|Feitaru Mōdo|<br>lit. "Fatal Mode"}}

|None

|A powerful Command Style exclusively to Terra that relies on slow, but heavy hits. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with physical-based commands. The finisher of this Command Style is Terra jumping in the air, charging energy and slamming his Keyblade into the ground. The impact creates a huge shockwave.

|'''Terra:''' Defeat the [[Orb of Light|Orbs of Light]].

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Fever Pitch KHBBS.png|150px|link=Fever Pitch]]<br>|スピードレイヴ|Supīdo Reivu|<br>lit. "Speed Rave"}}

|None

|Ventus' personal Command Style that puts a large emphasis on overwhelming enemies with wide-ranged, speed-based combos. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with physical-based commands. The finisher of this Command Style consists of a long combo ending with five beams of light.

|'''Ventus:''' Defeat the [[Orb of Light|Orbs of Light]].

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Spellweaver KHBBS.png|150px|link=Spellweaver]]<br>|マジックウィッシュ|Majikku Wisshu|<br>lit. "Magic Wish"}}

|None

|Aqua's exclusive Command Style, it utilizes the power of light to levitate her Keyblade, swiftly attacking enemies while enhancing her magic capabilities as well. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with a variety of magic-based commands. The finisher consists of Aqua performing a magical spin attack that can be controlled with the analog stick.

|'''Aqua:''' Defeat the [[Orb of Light|Orbs of Light]].

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Firestorm KHBBS.png|150px|link=Firestorm]]<br>|ファイアブレイザー|Faia Bureizā|<br>lit. "Fire Blazer"}}

|Fire

|A ranged and versatile Command Style that engulfs the Keyblade in flames while attacking. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with Fire-based commands. The finisher consists of the user jumping in the air, charging energy, and hurling a fireball that erupts into multiple pillars of flame.

|'''Terra:''' Defeat {{ns|Game|Magic Mirror}}. <br> '''Ventus:''' Defeat [[Mad Treant]]. <br> '''Aqua:''' Defeat {{ns|Game|Maleficent (Dragon)|Maleficent Dragon}}.

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Diamond Dust KHBBS.png|150px|link=Diamond Dust (ability)]]<br>|ダイヤモンドダスト|Daiyamondo Dasuto}}

|Ice

|An ice-based Command Style that specializes in crowd-control, named after the common attack of the summon {{ff|Shiva (Summon)|Shiva}} from the ''Final Fantasy'' series. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with Ice-based commands. The finisher consists of the user summoning a surrounding ice formation that shatters after a certain time and damages enemies.  

|'''Terra:''' Defeat [[Wheel Master]].<br>'''Ventus:''' Defeat {{ns|Game|Lucifer}}.<br>'''Aqua:''' Defeat [[Ice Colossus]] and {{ns|Game|Hades}}.

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Thunderbolt KHBBS.png|150px|link=Thunderbolt]]<br>|サンダーボルト|Sandāboruto}}

|Thunder

|A swift Command Style that unleashes powerful lightning attacks. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with Thunder-based commands. The finisher consists of the user summoning a ball of light over his or her Keyblade then thrusting his or her Keyblade into it, causing multiple lightning bolts to come out of the energy ball, and raining down on enemies.

|'''Terra:''' Defeat {{ns|Game|Experiment 221}}. <br> '''Ventus:''' Defeat {{ns|Game|Maleficent}}. <br> '''Aqua:''' Escort [[Jaq]].

===Level 2===

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Rockbreaker KHBBS.png|150px|link=Rockbreaker]]<br>|ロックブレイカー|Rokkubureikā}}

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Dark Impulse KHBBS.png|150px|link=Dark Impulse (KHBBS)]]<br>|ダークインパルス|Dāku Inparusu}}

|Darkness

|A Command Style in which Terra summons the power of darkness to attack enemies. A versatile Command Style that hits enemies with slow, heavy attacks, but also exhibits long-range projectile attacks. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with Dark and Gravity-based commands. The finisher consists of Terra hiding in his shadow, appearing under his enemy and performing an uppercut with a dark claw.

|'''Terra:''' Visit the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] a second time.

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Cyclone KHBBS.png|150px|link=Cyclone]]<br>|サイクロン|Saikuron}}

|Wind

|A powerful Command Style that attacks by overwhelming enemies with spin attacks. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with Raid or Aero-based commands. The finisher consists of Ventus spinning around and hitting enemies, like a cyclone.

|'''Ventus:''' Defeat [[Trinity Armor]].

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Wingblade KHBBS.png|150px|link=Wingblade]]<br>|ウィングブレード|Winguburēdo}}

|A Command Style designed to combat multiple enemies from all directions with wings made of phantom swords. The finisher consists of Ventus jumping in the air with his blades pointed downward, then landing and causing a flash of light that damages nearby enemies. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with Edge-type commands, Reprisal commands, or Magnet-based commands.

|'''Ventus:''' Earn after first fight with [[Metamorphosis]].

|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Ghost Drive KHBBS.png|150px|link=Ghost Drive]]<br>|ゴーストドライヴ|Gōsuto Doraivu}}

|'''Aqua:''' Defeat {{ns|Game|Vanitas}} in [[Neverland|Never Land]].

|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Bladecharge KHBBS.png|150px|link=Bladecharge]]<br>|ブレードチャージ|Burēdochāji}}

|'''Terra:''' Defeat {{ns|Game|Peter Pan}}. <br> '''Aqua:''' Defeat [[Trinity Armor]].

|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Sky Climber KHBBS.png|150px|link=Sky Climber]]<br>|エアライダー|Ea Raidā|<br>lit. "Air Rider"}}

|A Command Style that gives Aqua and Ventus a great midair advantage, it allows them to ride their Keyblade around to attack foes from above at high speed. Activated by filling the Command Gauge with Dash commands (i.e. Sliding Dash, Sonic Blade) or Zero Gravity-based commands. The finisher consists of Aqua or Ventus mounting their [[Keyblade]]s and hitting multiple enemies before heading skyward then crashing back down and finally, spinning on themselves, causing a small tornado.

|'''Ventus:''' Complete the "[[Sinister Sentinel]]" event in [[Mirage Arena]]. <br> '''Aqua:''' Complete the "[[Combined Threat]]" event in [[Mirage Arena]].

|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Rhythm Mixer KHBBSFM.png|150px|link=Rhythm Mixer]]<br>|リズムミキサー|Rizumu Mikisā}}

|'''Terra, Ventus, Aqua:''' Earn 140 points in the [[Sticker Album]] or use a memory card with a ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' save file that has the [[One Down]] trophy. {{FMBbS}}

 

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|{{nihongo|[[File:CS Sprite Frozen Fortune KHBBS.png|150px|link=Frozen Fortune]]<br>|アイスブラスト|Aisu Burasuto|<br>lit. "Ice Blast"}}

|None

|An  Command Style that has an ice cream theme. The finisher consists of the user summoning multiple balls of ice that shatter after certain time, damaging enemies. It is randomly activated by filling the Command Gauge with [[Ice Cream]] items.

|'''Terra, Ventus, Aqua:''' Earn a "Fantastic" score on Master Mode for the song "Dessert Paradise" in the [[Ice Cream Beat]] game in [[Disney Town]].