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[[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.  

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]]''.

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]]===

*D-Link Effects:

**Front Auto-Guard: Automatic guard against enemies from the front.

 

*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]]===

 

*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

 

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]]===

 

*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

 

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]]===

 

*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

 

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 “Blessing Dance”, 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]]===

**Command Boost: Increases the Command Gauge speed.

**Quick Reload: Deck commands reload faster.

*2 Symbols: Rabbit

When you have one Symbol, you can perform "Sweet Memories", which creates whirlwinds of flowers that attack enemies. At two Symbols, you can perform "Sweet Seven", creating seven colored jewels surrounding you and sending them to attack nearby enemies.

 

The Deck Commands have the effects of Sleep, Aeroga, Treasure Raid, Confetti, Mini, Degen, and Curaga.

 

===[[Experiment 626]]===

*D-Link Effects

**Attack Up: Increases power of Attack Commands.

**CP Double Up: Obtain more CP (Command Points) from defeating enemies.

*1 Symbol: Laser Gun

*2 Symbols: Spaceship

 

When you have zero to one Symbols you can activate “Random Beam”. If you press the button that appears on the screen at the right time, you fire a beam that rebounds off of objects. When you have two Symbols you can activate “Ohana Beat”. Buttons will pass from right to left, and if you press them with the correct timing, sound waves will strike enemies.

 

===[[Mickey Mouse]]===

 

*D-Link Effects:

**Damage Auto-Teleport: Sometimes teleport instead of taking damage.

**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", which releases 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'']]. For both finishers, a Mickey-head logo spins around a circle, and you must press the right button when it passes over a certain section of the circle.

 

===[[Zack]]===

 

*D-Link Effects:

**Berserk: Increases Critical Rate but decreases Defense greatly.

**Attack Freak: Sometimes guard automatically when attacked.

 

*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 many teleporting slashes.

 

===[[Peter Pan]]===

 

*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.

 

*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 "Barrel Roll", where you do a spinning slash in the air. Enemies drop prizes when hit.

 

===[[Maleficent]]===

 

*D-Link Effects:

**Hard Focus: Decrease Focus Gauge consuming rate.

**Drain:Drain HP when performing any attack against enemies.

 

*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]]===

**Magic Up: Increases damage dealt by magic.

**Shell: Reduces damage taken by magic attacks.

*1 Symbol: [[Mage's Staff]]

 

When you have one symbol, you can perform "Dona-Flare". At two Symbols you can perform "Dona-Cosmic". These are variations of Donald's "Duck Flare" limit from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.

 

===[[Goofy]]===

**Strike Raid x2

**Confuse Strike x2

*D-Link Effects

**Protect: Reduce damage taken from physical attacks.

*2 Symbols: [[Knight's Shield]]

When you have one symbol, you can perform "Goofy Spin", a version of Goofy's "Tornado". At two symbols, you can perform "Goofy Turbo", a variation of "Knocksmash" where you fly around inflicting damage.

 

 

===[[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 and 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 Ventus's Shoot Lock into Vanitas's, "Dark Obelisk". The finishing attack is "Last Charge".

 

 

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]]===

 

=== [[Ventus|Ven]] ===

 

=== [[Aqua]] ===

 

<gallery>

File:D-Link_Menu.jpg|The D-Link menu.

File:D-Link.jpg|Ven beginning to use D-Link.

File:Terrazackdlink.jpg|Zack Fair as a D-Link for Terra.

File:Venterradlink.jpg|Ven D-Linking a friend in the form of armored Terra.

File:Maleficent_D-Link.png|Maleficent as a D-Link.

File: Cinderella_D-Link.jpg|Ven summoning Cinderella's power.

 

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==Notes and References==

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[[Category:Princesses of Heart]]

[[Category:Keyblade Wielders]]

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