Dark Maelstrom

Riku using Dark Maelstrom in Castle Oblivion.

Dark Maelstrom (ダークメイルストロム, Dāku Meirusutoromu) is a technique that appears in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories. It allows Riku to unleash a powerful spinning attack with a pair of energy blades that rushes the enemy, followed by a powerful upward slash with the two swords combined.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain Of Memories, Dark Maelstrom is a Duel Sleight that is activated by winning a five-card duel against an enemy while in Dark Mode.

Learning Dark Maelstrom

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

• Riku learns Dark Maelstrom after defeating Ansem in the B12F Exit Hall.

See also

• Maelstrom
• Icebreaker
• Shadowbreaker