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'''Dark Break''' is a technique introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]''. It allows the user to leap into the air and attack enemies from above.


{{nihongo|Dark Break|ダークブレイク|Dāku Bureiku}} is a technique introduced in ''{{nihongo|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It allows the user to leap into the air and attack enemies from above, often dealing {{c|dark|Element}} damage. It is a signature ability for [[Riku]].
==Mechanics==
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Dark Break is an [[attack sleight]] that Riku can access while in [[Dark Mode]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', attacks are added by pressing {{button|t}} when prompted, while pressing {{button|t}} at the wrong time cancels the sleight.
 
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dark Break is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} that can be used exclusively by Riku. It allows him to leap into the air and strike enemies from above three times before creating a shockwave upon landing. The command takes up one slot in the Command Deck, and it has a reload time of 22 seconds. It grants +2 to [[Strength]] and +10 to Dark Resistance when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe.
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Dark Break is a [[special attack]] that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform.
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==Mechanics==
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Dark Break is an {{c|action ability|KHIII}} exclusive to [[Dark Form]]. It is the form's third and final ground combo finisher. Its damage is calculated based on [[Sora]]'s Magic stat.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', Dark Break is an [[attack sleight]] that Riku can access while in [[Dark Mode]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', attacks are added by pressing {{button|t}} when prompted, while pressing {{button|t}} at the wrong time cancels the sleight. The card combination for Dark Break is:
:{{sleight|Soul Eater|Soul Eater|Soul Eater|5-15}}


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Dark Break is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} that can be used exclusively by Riku. It allows him to leap into the air and strike enemies from above three times before creating a shockwave upon landing. The command takes up one slot in the Command Deck, and it has a reload time of 22 seconds.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]'', Dark Break is a physical {{c|ability|dr}} that deals non-element damage. A variation of Dark Break lowers the user's Defense to deal more damage.


==Learning Dark Break==
==Learning Dark Break==
===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*Riku learns Dark Break once he gains the ability to enter Dark Mode.
*Riku learns Dark Break once he gains the ability to enter Dark Mode.


===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*[[Sora]] and Riku can purchase Dark Break from the [[Fishboné]] [[Ability Link]] for 290 Link Points.
*[[Sora]] and Riku can purchase Dark Break from the [[Fishboné]] [[Ability Link]] for 200 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Dark Break from the [[Cera Terror]] Ability Link for 270 Link Points.
*Sora and Riku can purchase Dark Break from the [[Cera Terror]] Ability Link for 200 Link Points.
*Dark Break can be obtained as a Drop Bonus after Dropping as Sora.<!--rephrase; 50 DP, S.Lv 5-->
*Dark Break can be obtained as a Drop Bonus for 50 DP after reaching Shop Level 5.


==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
Riku is fought several times as a boss throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Dark Break serves as one of his special attacks in each of these encounters.
*Dark Break +4 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Saïx|395}}.
*Dark Break +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Saïx|396}}.
*Dark Break +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Saïx|1124}}.


===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
When Sora faces Riku for the second time while Riku is under the possession of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] in [[Hollow Bastion]], Riku utilizes an unnamed variation of Dark Break throughout the battle that consists of him leaping into the air and plunging the [[Keyblade of People's Hearts]] into the ground a single time to hit Sora with several columns of dark flame.
*Dark Form has Dark Break as a default ability.


===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''===
{{sleight|Riku Replica - A3|Riku Replica - A1|Riku Replica - A1}}<br>
*The {{DRCard|Queen of Hearts}} card has Dark Break as its ability.
While he does not have access to it in the original ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', the [[Riku Replica]] can execute a variation of Dark Break known as "Helm Split" from his second battle onward against Sora and in both of his battles against Riku in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''. The attack is based slightly on the ''Kingdom Hearts'' variation of Dark Break, as after the Riku Replica strikes his target from above, he concludes the Sleight by hitting Sora or Riku from below with several columns of dark flame.
*The {{DRCard|Maleficent}} card has Dark Break as its ability.
*The {{DRCard|Captain Hook}} card has Dark Break as its ability.
*The {{DRCard|Neoshadow}} card has Dark Break as its ability.


===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
*The {{DRCard|Saïx}} card has Dark Break as its ability.
During his battle with [[Roxas]] in [[The World That Never Was]], Riku is able to use an unnamed variation of Dark Break once the Oblivion Keyblade he wields starts to glow with blue energy. This version of Dark Break has a teleportation element which allows Riku to follow Roxas around the battlefield while executing his aerial strikes. The attack concludes with several columns of dark flame erupting around Riku.


===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
==See also==
[[Data-Riku]] can use Dark Break at any time during the final phases of his battle against [[Data-Sora]] in Hollow Bastion. The attack only consists of one aerial strike, after which Data-Riku sends several [[Bug Blox]] flying in Data-Sora's direction.
*[[Sonic Blitz]]
*[[Flame Break]]
*[[Frost Break]]
*[[Spark Break]]
*[[Wind Break]]
*[[Shadow Break]]
*[[Drain Dive]]
*[[Poison Dive]]
*[[Spark Dive]]


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Dark Break
(ダークブレイク Dāku Bureiku?)
Dark Break KHRECOM.gif
Leap into the air and attack enemies from above. Only available in Dark Mode.[KH CoM]
Leap into the air and attack enemies up to six times from above. Only available in Dark Mode.[KH Re:CoM]
Element Power Card Combination Enemy Card Boost
Neutral x2.0 per hit[KH CoM]
Hit 1-5: x2.0[KH Re:CoM]
Hit 6: x4.0[KH Re:CoM]
Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png + Soul Eater (card).png (5-15)
Dark Mode only
Dark Break
(ダークブレイク Dāku Bureiku?)
Leap above enemies and rocket toward them three times, generating shockwaves on the final impact.
Attack Element Power Reaction
Value
Status Guard?
Rush Attack Command Dark 1.6 1 X
Shockwave Attack Command Dark 1.6 2 X
Reload Speed Dream Eater Bonus
22 seconds Strength +2, Dark Resistance +10
Buy Bargain Sell Shop LV
750
Dark Break
(ダークブレイク Dāku Bureiku?)
Dark Break gif
Attributes Target Gauge Cost Damage
Power Reversed All 4 7★: x8.18
7★: Deals 11 extremely powerful hits.
Dark Break
(ダークブレイク Dāku Bureiku?)
Dark Break KHDR.gif
A physical attack.
Color Type Element Power
Dark Red Physical Non-element 10 - 30
Dark Blue Physical Non-element 10 - 30
Dark Green Physical Non-element 10 - 30
Dark Blue Physical Non-element 20 - 30
Dark Break
(ダークブレイク Dāku Bureiku?)
Exchanges Defense for a powerful non-element attack.
Color Type Element Power
Dark Red Physical Non-element 45 - 85

Dark Break is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories. It allows the user to leap into the air and attack enemies from above.

Mechanics[edit]

In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Dark Break is an attack sleight that Riku can access while in Dark Mode. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, attacks are added by pressing Triangle when prompted, while pressing Triangle at the wrong time cancels the sleight.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Dark Break is an attack command that can be used exclusively by Riku. It allows him to leap into the air and strike enemies from above three times before creating a shockwave upon landing. The command takes up one slot in the Command Deck, and it has a reload time of 22 seconds. It grants +2 to Strength and +10 to Dark Resistance when attached to a Dream Eater recipe.

In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Dark Break is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform.

Special attack Rarity Base •• ••• •••• ••••• Hits
Dark Break +4 5★ x2.54 x2.62 x2.70 x2.78 7
Dark Break +5 6★ x2.62 x2.70 x2.78 x2.86 x2.94 x3.02 11
Dark Break +6 7★ x8.18 11

In Kingdom Hearts III, Dark Break is an action ability exclusive to Dark Form. It is the form's third and final ground combo finisher. Its damage is calculated based on Sora's Magic stat.

In Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, Dark Break is a physical ability that deals non-element damage. A variation of Dark Break lowers the user's Defense to deal more damage.

Learning Dark Break[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

  • Riku learns Dark Break once he gains the ability to enter Dark Mode.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

  • Sora and Riku can purchase Dark Break from the Fishboné Ability Link for 200 Link Points.
  • Sora and Riku can purchase Dark Break from the Cera Terror Ability Link for 200 Link Points.
  • Dark Break can be obtained as a Drop Bonus for 50 DP after reaching Shop Level 5.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]

  • Dark Break +4 is the special attack for medal 395: Saïx.
  • Dark Break +5 is the special attack for medal 396: Saïx.
  • Dark Break +6 is the special attack for medal 1124: Saïx.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

  • Dark Form has Dark Break as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts Dark Road[edit]

  • The Saïx card has Dark Break as its ability.

See also[edit]