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[[File:Menu (D-Link) KHBBS.png|thumb|250px|The D-Link menu allows the player to enable or disable D-Links and switch the Finish Commands equipped to them.]]
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The {{nihongo|'''Dimension Link'''|ディメンションリンク|Dimenshon Rinku}}, abbreviated to '''D-Link''', is a feature similar to [[summon]]ing that appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. It allows the user to summon another character's power from across the worlds.
[[File:500x_bbs_battle05.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Ventus]] using "Ohana Beat" from the Dimension link [[Experiment 626]].]]
The '''Dimension Link''', also known as '''D-Link''', is a feature of [[Summon|summoning]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. Its name connects to its purpose as a link to summon a character's power from another world.


The player is also able to D-Link their friends while using their wireless functions. They appear as Terra, Aqua and Ven in their armor.  
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[Aqua]] makes three [[Wayfinder]]s, and she gives two of them to [[Terra]] and [[Ventus]] the night before she and Terra take the [[Mark of Mastery exam]]. After telling the legend behind the Wayfinder, she explains that she added some magic to the ones she made, representing an "unbreakable connection".
 
As the three of them journey from world to world, the bonds they make with those they meet along the way create D-Links, through the power of their Wayfinders.


==Usage==
==Usage==
To use the D-Link (or Dimension Link) system, it must be added as a D-Link Command in its own separate D-Link menu and can only be used when the D-Link gauge is full. The D-Link gauge is blue and next to the [[Hit Points|HP]] meter. The D-link gauge is filled by obtaining dropped blue prizes from enemies similar to obtaining [[Drive Orb]]s to fill the [[Drive Gauge]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
[[File:D-Link Gauge KHBBS.png|thumb|The D-Link Gauge.]]
 
A Dimension Link can only be activated when the blue D-Link Gauge is full. The gauge is located directly above the HP gauge, and it is filled by picking up blue D-Link prizes, or by using a [[Balloon Letter]]. The protagonists can activate D-Links by pressing {{button|right}} on the D-pad and selecting an enabled link from the list. D-Links cannot be activated if there are temporary allies in the party, and during the battle against {{ns|Game|Terra-Xehanort}} in Terra's scenario.
Once characters have been linked, the Command Menu gauge, which is also used for Command Styles, changes to indicate the linked character, including his or her name, and the face of the linked companion will show up on the bottom right of the screen. By linking to them, the character that linked them will become more powerful and will also be able to use unique Finish moves which have two different power up levels: one for each symbol next to the character image on the right of the screen.
 
While linked, the D-Link gauge decreases continuously, and the link is broken when the gauge is completely empty.
 
==Characters, Symbols, Attacks and Effects==
===[[Terra]]===
*Deck Commands
**Aerial Break
**Sonic Rave x2
**Stun Blade
**Zero Graviga
**Bind Strike
**Cure
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Overdrive: Attack power increases when HP is at less than 25%.
**Front Auto-Guard: Automatic guard against enemies from the front.
 
*1 Symbol: Gold Seal (From Terra's belt)
*2 Symbols: Shield
 
*When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Finish" which is a strong jumping slash blow. At two symbols you can perform "Land Break". It breaks  the ground so nearly all enemies are damaged and blown off.
 
===[[Ventus]]===
*Deck Commands
**Final Break x2
**Strike Raid
**Slide Dash x2
**Freeze Raid
**Aerora
**Cura
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Speed King and Haste: They increase your speed and the speed of normal attack.
**Auto-Counter:When blown away by enemies you will automatically counter attack
 
*1 Symbol: Blue light resembling wind
*2 Symbols: Green Keyblade
 
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Finish" which is a speedy rapid combo attack. At two symbols you can perform "Air Dive". When using it, press {{button|c}}/{{button|x}}/{{button|s}}/{{button|t}} to hit enemies while flying through the air.
 
===[[Aqua]]===
*Deck Commands
**Blizzara x2
**Fire
**Thundara
**Detonate Square
**Magnera
**Fire Strike
**Cura
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Magic Freak: Sometimes guard against magic automatically.
**Re-Raise: Auto Revive from battle once with 25% health.
 
*1 Symbol:Hidden Mickey Symbol
*2 Symbols: Green Crystal
 
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Finish" which shoots many magic orbs towards enemies. At two symbols you can perform "Magic Volley" which shoots magic orbs. Sometimes there will be a chance to press {{button|c}}, then you can teleport and shoot more magic orbs.
 
===[[Cinderella]]===
*Deck Commands
**Wish Shot x2
**Wish Circle x2
**Fairy Step x2
**Fairy Heal x2
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Auto-Recover: When receiving a bad status, it will automatically be recovered after a few seconds.
**Regen: Restores HP gradually from time to time.
 
*1 Symbol: Tiara
*2 Symbols: Glass Slippers
 
When you have zero or one Symbol you can activate “Dream Sparkle” which raises enemies up into the sky by a magic light. At two Symbols you can activate “Dream Waltz”, where you will spin making a magic vortex. With either one, when you’re suppose to start the Finish move, the Carriage will appear. The Carriage will move towards the castle and you have to press the button when it reaches the Carriage. <ref>'''''[http://forums.khinsider.com/future-kingdom-hearts/135592-famitsu-psp-ps3-special-interview.html KHInsider],''''' "Once the D-LINK gauge is full, you can activate the “Dimension Link”, where you can borrow the power of Disney characters that are your friends. When activated all of your Deck Commands will change to special moves, and you can perform special Finish moves based on how many Symbols you’ve collected. The characters you can borrow powers from will increase as you play the game. This time we’ll be introducing #626 (Stitch) and Cinderella."</ref>
 
===[[Snow White]]===
*1 Symbol: Blue Bird
*2 Symbols: Rabbit
When you have two Symbols You can execute "Colorful Diamonds", creating seven colored jewels surrounding you and sending them to attack nearby enemies. The commands available are mostly Magic-based like, Sleep, Blackout, Mini, [[Curaga]], and [[Aeroga]].
 
===[[Experiment 626]]===
*1 Symbol: Laser Gun
*2 Symbols: Spaceship
 
When you have zero to one Symbols you can activate “Reflect Beam”. If you press the button that appears on the screen at the right time, a beam that can reflect objects will appear. When you have two Symbols you can activate “Ohana Beam”. Buttons will go from right to left, and if you’ve hit them all a sound wave will come from the ukulele and attack your enemies. It seems you can use both at the same time. The Commands you can use are mostly Thunder-types. “Thunder Blitz”, “Stun Blade”, and “Esuna” are the first ones you get. Also, there are effects when you are in D-LINK, with 1 Symbol giving you an “Attack Up”, and 2 Symbols giving you “CP x 2”.
 
===[[Mickey Mouse]]===
*Deck Commands
**Slide Dash
**Bind Strike x2
**Holy Storm
**Minimum
**Detonate Shield
**Cura
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Damage Auto-Teleport: Received damage will sometimes teleport to other locations.
**EXP Double up: Increased EXP points when killing enemies.
*1 Symbol: [[Star Seeker|Star Seeker Keyblade]]
*2 Symbols: [[Star Fragment]]
 
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Light Rage", which is an aerial attack within the screen range. When you have two Symbols you can execute "Holy Blast" where a Mickey head logo spins around in a circle and you must press the right button once it passes over a certain section of the circle. The attack "Holy" releases in bullets of light. The ability bears a similarity to [[Riku]]'s Holy Burst [[Sleight]] from [[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories|''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'']].
 
===[[Zack]]===
*Deck Commands
**Fire Strike x3
**Final Break
**Aerial Break
**Black Out
**Stopra
**Slot Blade
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Berserk: Increases Critical Rate but decreases Defense greatly.
**Attack:Sometimes activates barrier while getting hit by enemies.
 
*1 Symbol: Support (Blue) Materia
*2 Symbols: Summon (Red) Materia
 
When you have zero or one symbol, you can perform "Hero's Coming", which allows you jump upwards and slash downwards creating a beam wave. At two symbols you can perform "Hero's Pride", which allows you to shoot a beam wave and perform a teleport slash.
 
===[[Peter Pan]]===
*Deck Commands
**Final Break
**Aerial Break x2
**Slide Dash
**Confuse Strike
**Zero Graviga
**Cura
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Levitate: Decrease the speed at which you fall to the ground.
**Double Hit: Every normal attack has two hits instead of one.
 
*1 Symbol: Red Feather
*2 Symbols: [[Dagger]]
 
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Air Passing", in which you must rapidly press {{button|c}} to attack speedily. At two symbols you can perform "Battle Roll", where you do a spinning slash in the air. Enemies drop prizes when hit.
 
===[[Maleficent]]===
*Deck Commands
**Fire
**Fira
**Firaga
**Snipe Burning
**Bind Strike
**Dark Firaga
**Black Out
**Sleep
 
*D-Link Effects:
**Hard Focus: Decrease Focus Gauge consuming rate.
**Drain:Drain HP when performing any attack against enemies.
 
*1 Symbol: Staff
*2 Symbols: [[Diablo]]
 
When you have zero or one symbol you can perform "Snipe Thunder". Hold {{button|c}} and use directional key to move thunder cloud to an enemies head and strike them.. At two symbols you can perform "Dragon Breath". Hold {{button|c}} to shoot a massive fire breath in front of the user towards ground area.
 
Note: Only Terra has access to this D-Link.
 
===[[Donald Duck]]===
*1 Symbol: Mage's Hat
*2 Symbols: [[Mage's Staff]]
 
When you have two Symbols you can execute "Force Flare". As seen in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', it is one of Donald's [[Limit]]s with Sora.
 
===[[Goofy]]===
*1 Symbol: Knight's Helmet
*2 Symbols: [[Knight's Shield]]
When you have two symbols, you can use a variation of "Knocksmash" where Ven flies around doing damage.
 
{{Spoiler}}
 
===[[Vanitas]]===
This D-Link is only available in the last battle of Ventus´s story, when Vanitas destroys the pillar of Awakening. It allows you to fly (but not very often because Vanitas will be attacking you most of the time) and also gives you the necessary attacks to defeat Vanitas once and for all. The D-link grants Ventus attacks similar to Vanitas. It will also change Ven's Shoot Lock into the one Vanitas uses.
 
It grants Ventus Vanitas's moves and commands:
*Dark Spiral
*Dark Slicer
{{Spoilerend}}
 
==Wireless D-Links==
Players also have the ability to connect with other players wirelessly and make them available for the D-Link system. You can link up with friends and set up a D-Link with their character and can use their character's abilities.  


===[[Terra]]===
Activating a D-Link immediately restores all lost HP. While the link is active, the equipped Command Deck is replaced with the deck associated with the link. Additionally, the Command Gauge changes its appearance to reflect the linked character, and a sprite of the character appears above that of the player character. Upon filling the Command Gauge, the player can use a unique Finish command. While the link is active, the D-Link Gauge decreases continuously, and the link is broken when the gauge is completely empty. Alternatively, the player can deactivate the D-Link early by selecting "Revert" from the D-Link menu, by leaving the area, or by bringing up the main menu.
*1 Symbol:
{{-}}
*2 Symbols:
[[File:D-Link Emblem KHBBS.png|100px|thumb|left|The D-Link emblem resembles a [[Wayfinder]].]]
While the player character is using a D-Link, defeated enemies have a chance of dropping a special {{nihongo|'''emblem'''|シンボルマーク|Shinboru Māku|lit. "Symbol Mark"}} that can be collected to raise the D-Link's level, expanding its Command Deck and unlocking a unique ability, as represented by the symbols to the left of the linked companion's sprite. Bringing the link up to Level 2 expands the deck again, adds a second ability, and grants access to a more powerful Finish command. Once a D-Link has reached Level 2, any additional emblems collected simply restore the D-Link Gauge.


=== [[Ventus|Ven]] ===
D-Links can be disabled from being used in-battle from the main menu, under "D-Links". This can be used to shorten the D-Link menu, making it easier to select the desired link quickly.
*1 Symbol:
*2 Symbols:


=== [[Aqua]] ===
In the PSP releases of the game, the player can create custom D-Links based on their friends' characters at the [[Mirage Arena]], using the PSP's wireless connection. This feature is not present in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' release due to the removal of multiplayer. These D-Links can also be removed or replaced at player discretion. The custom D-Link will operate as a variant of the Terra, Ventus, or Aqua D-Links, depending on which character their friend is using, but its Command Deck and Finish Command will match whatever commands the friend had equipped when the D-Link was created. Regardless of level, these D-Links' sprites are an armored version of the character the friend is playing as. Like the standard Terra, Ventus, and Aqua D-Links, it can be leveled up by collecting emblems, unlocking the appropriate abilities as well as any Advanced or Ultimate commands that were part of the Command Deck. However, the player cannot use any commands that their character wouldn't be able to use in normal gameplay (e.g., Terra cannot use a [[Faith]] command within the custom deck).
*1 Symbol:
<!--where is this depicted? as the character icon?
*2 Symbols:
Linked friends appear as an armored version of the character the friend is playing as-->
{{-}}


==Gallery==
==List of D-Links==
<gallery>
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" style="width:80%" align="center"
File:D-Link_Menu.jpg|The D-Link menu.
|-style="{{style|bbs|a}}"
File:D-Link.jpg|Ven beginning to use D-Link.
!rowspan="2"|D-Link||rowspan="2"|Description||colspan="2"|Abilities||rowspan="2"|Obtained||rowspan="2" colspan="3"|Character
File:Terrazackdlink.jpg|Zack Fair as a D-Link for Terra.
|-style="{{style|bbs|b}}"
File:Venterradlink.jpg|Ven D-Linking a friend in the form of armored Terra.
!1 emblem||2 emblems
File:Maleficent_D-Link.png|Maleficent as a D-Link.
|-
File:Mickey_D-Link.jpg|Mickey as a D-Link.
![[File:Terra D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Terra#D-Link]]
</gallery>
|Rushing attacks.
|[[File:Overdrive KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Overdrive|ability}}
|[[File:Auto-Block KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Auto-Block|BBS}}
|Clear the [[Land of Departure]]
! ||V||A
|-
![[File:Ventus D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Ventus#D-Link]]
|Blast of wind.
|[[File:Haste KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Haste]]
|[[File:Auto-Counter KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Counter]]
|Clear the Land of Departure
!T|| ||A
|-
![[File:Aqua D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Aqua#D-Link]]
|Magic of each element.
|[[File:Magic Deflector KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Magic Deflector]]
|[[File:Auto-Life KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Life]]
|Clear the Land of Departure
!T||V||
|-
![[File:Mickey D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Mickey Mouse#D-Link]]
|HP Recovery
|[[File:Auto-Teleport KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Teleport]]
|[[File:Double EXP KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double EXP]]
|'''V:''' Defeat [[Vanitas]] at the [[Badlands]]<br>'''A:''' Defeat the [[Unversed]] at the [[Front Doors]]
! ||V||A
|-
![[File:Donald D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Donald Duck#D-Link]]
|Fire attacks.
|[[File:Magic Boost KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Magic Boost|ability}}
|[[File:Shell KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Shell]]
|Clear the [[Mysterious Tower]]
! ||V||A
|-
![[File:Goofy D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Goofy#D-Link]]
|Charge at enemies.
|[[File:Protect KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Protect]]
|[[File:Stun Boost KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Stun Boost]]
|Clear the Mysterious Tower
! ||V||A
|-
![[File:Snow White D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Snow White#D-Link]]
|Unique moves for each of the dwarfs.
|[[File:Gauge Boost KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Gauge Boost|bbs}}
|[[File:Quickload KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Quickload]]
|Clear [[Dwarf Woodlands]]
! ||V||A
|-
!style="width:10%"|[[File:Cinderella D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Cinderella#D-Link]]
|style="width:10%"|Fairy magic.
|style="width:10%"|[[File:Auto-Remedy KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Remedy]]
|style="width:10%"|[[File:Regen KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Regen]]
|style="width:17%"|Clear [[Castle of Dreams]]
!style="width:2%"|T||style="width:2%"|V||style="width:2%"|A
|-
![[File:Maleficent D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Maleficent#D-Link]]
|Fire and sleep attacks.
|[[File:Focus Saver KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Focus Saver]]
|[[File:Drain KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Drain]]
|Reach [[Aurora's Chamber]]
!T|| ||
|-
![[File:Zack D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Zack#D-Link]]
|Fiery spin attack.
|[[File:Berserk KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Berserk|ability}}
|[[File:Attack Deflector KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Attack Deflector]]
|Clear [[Olympus Coliseum]]
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:Experiment 626 D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Stitch#D-Link]]
|Thunder attacks.
|[[File:Attack Boost KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Attack Boost]]
|[[File:Double CP KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double CP]]
|Clear [[Deep Space]]
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:Peter Pan D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Peter Pan#D-Link]]
|Jumping attacks.
|[[File:Float KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Float]]
|[[File:Double Strike KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Double Strike]]
|Clear [[Never Land]]
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:Pete D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Pete#D-Link]]
|Spin attack that causes status effects.
|[[File:Munny Plus KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Munny Plus]]
|[[File:Steal KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Steal]]
|Finish a Command Board game from the menu in which either the "Captain Justice" or "Captain Dark" special events are activated<ref>Not available in the original Japanese version.</ref>
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:Vanitas D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Vanitas#D-Link]]
|—
|—
|—
|Available during the battle against Vanitas at the [[Dive to the Heart]]
! ||V||
|-
![[File:Mirage Arena (Terra) D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Terra#D-Link]]
|—
|[[File:Overdrive KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Overdrive|ability}}
|[[File:Auto-Block KHBBS.png|25x25px]] {{c|Auto-Block|BBS}}
|Link with another player's Terra in the [[Mirage Arena]]<ref name="psp">Only available in the PSP versions of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''.</ref>
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:Mirage Arena (Ventus) D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Ventus#D-Link]]
|—
|[[File:Haste KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Haste]]
|[[File:Auto-Counter KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Counter]]
|Link with another player's Ventus in the Mirage Arena<ref name="psp"/>
!T||V||A
|-
![[File:Mirage Arena (Aqua) D-Link KHBBS.png|150px|link=Aqua#D-Link]]
|—
|[[File:Magic Deflector KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Magic Deflector]]
|[[File:Auto-Life KHBBS.png|25x25px]] [[Auto-Life]]
|Link with another player's Aqua in the Mirage Arena<ref name="psp"/>
!T||V||A
|}


==Notes and References==
==Notes and references==
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