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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
It is strongly recommended that Roxas have abilities equipped for aerial mobility, especially [[High Jump]], [[Air Slide]], and [[Glide]]. Equip a weapon with high Strength, Critical Rate, and/or Critical Bonus to boost damage, and equip a [[Ring Panel]] that boosts fire resistance, such as the [[Tears of Flame]], or Defense and/or HP, such as the [[Princess's Crown]]. Offensive magic is highly ineffective, but [[Cure]] magic can help Roxas's longevity. Since the Dustflier can inflict status effects with every attack, bringing [[Panacea]]s and [[Elixir]]s can make the battle easier.
The Dustflier appears at Station Plaza after the other six Heartless bosses are defeated. With its immense Defense and HP, the Dustflier takes a very long time to whittle down. Its attacks deal high damage and inflict status effects, so watch for visual cues telegraphing each attack and dodge carefully. Be wary of the Shadows that continuously spawn: their attacks can stun, making the player vulnerable to the Dustflier's attacks.


The Dustflier appears at the Station Plaza after the basic requirements for the mission have been cleared, by defeating the other six Heartless bosses. With its immensely high Defense and HP, the Dustflier takes a very long time to whittle down. Watch out for the cues preceding each of the Dustflier's attacks.
Equip abilities for aerial mobility, especially [[High Jump]], [[Air Slide]], and [[Glide]]; a weapon with high Strength, Critical Rate, and/or Critical Bonus to boost damage; and a [[Ring Panel]] that boosts either fire resistance, such as the [[Tears of Flame]], or Defense and/or HP, such as the [[Princess's Crown]]. The Dustflier is resistant to all offensive magic, but [[Cure]] magic can help Roxas's longevity. Bringing [[Panacea]]s and [[Elixir]]s can make the battle easier.


The Dustflier is a powerful boss, albeit with predictable attack patterns. Its most common attack consists of a leap, followed by large, slow-moving, non-elemental shockwave that has a 100% chance of inflicting a random negative status effect. To avoid this, jump over the shockwave and Air Slide or Glide until it dissipates. The Dustflier will then execute one of three followup attacks: a flip in the air that will [[Halve HP|halve Roxas's HP]], a flying charge that will [[air-toss]] the character, or a volley of fireballs that have an 80% chance of [[Ignite (status)|igniting]] the character. After each followup attack, the Dustflier will prepare to land another shockwave.
The Dustflier's most common attack consists of a leap, followed by large, slow-moving, non-elemental shockwave that has a 100% chance of inflicting a random negative status effect. Jump and Air Slide or Glide over the shockwave. Alternately, if the Dustflier performs the shockwave on the lower ground, move to the top of the Plaza steps to avoid the shockwave entirely.


The flip and charge can be avoided by keeping one's distance or quickly moving to the side when the Heartless takes to the air. The fireball attack, which is signaled by the Dustflier spreading its wings and raising its head to the sky, can be avoided with continuous dodging, or by hiding behind the two the brick walls at either end of the train station steps. It is also possible to [[block]] the three followup attacks, especially if [[Round Block]] is equipped.  
After its shockwave attack, the Dustflier follows up with one of three attacks: an aerial flip that [[Halve HP|halves HP]], a flying charge that can [[air-toss]], or a volley of fireballs with an 80% chance of [[Ignite (status)|igniting]]. After each followup attack, the Dustflier performs another shockwave and repeats the process.


It is possible to temporarily avoid the shockwave by standing at the top of the steps. Caution is advised, however; due to its leaping prior to each shockwave, the Dustflier may land on top of the steps and damage Roxas regardless. Simple evasion is more reliable.
The flip and charge are short-range and easily avoided using Air Slide or Glide. Watch out for the fireball attack, telegraphed by the Dustflier spreading its wings and raising its head. Dodge the fireballs by continuous dodging, or by hiding behind the two brick walls at either end of the train station steps. All three attacks can be[[block|blocked]].  


The best opportunity to deal damage to the Dustflier is immediately after its flip and charge attacks. Roxas can execute one or two attack combos before the Dustflier leaps up for the next shockwave. The key to defeating this Heartless is patience. Non-critical attacks will deal very little damage, and getting hit by any of the Dustflier's attacks can be devastating to Roxas's HP. Watch for visual cues preceding each attack, and switch between dodging and attacking until the Dustflier is defeated.
The best opportunities to attack are immediately after the Dustflier's flip and charge attacks. Execute one or two attack combos before the Dustflier leaps up for the next shockwave.
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The Dustflier is a test of endurance and patience. Prioritize dodging, and only land attacks when it is safe to do so. {{HeartlessDirectory}}

Revision as of 09:09, 19 December 2018

Dustflier

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Japanese デブリスフロウ
Rōmaji Deburisufurou

Type Emblem Heartless
Game Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Variations
Wyvern
Tailbunker
Avalanche
Wavecrest
Phantomtail
Windstorm
Dustflier

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Large and deadly, these flying Heartless pack extreme power and high HP levels.
Their arsenal includes Meteor breath and an invincible charge, and all of their attacks can inflict negative status effects on contact.
This specimen is easily in the strongest class of Heartless. Prepare accordingly.

Hearts Munny Stun
255 33
Mission HP EXP STR/DEF
89 2328 551 533
Fire Blizzard Thunder Aero
x0.08 x0.11 x0.03 x-0.10
Ignite Freeze Jolt Air-Toss
x0 x0 x0.01 x0
Rewards

Missions 73-93
Premium Orb (100%)

World(s)
Twilight Town

The Dustflier is an Emblem Heartless that is found in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It can be found at the Station Plaza in Twilight Town during Mission 89, after the basic requirements of the mission have been cleared. Defeating the Dustflier is the last requirement to completing the mission.

Design

A Dustflier is a large, draconian creature with predominantly brown skin, save for its belly, which is tan, and its shoulders, feet, and the tip of its tail, all of which are black. Its body is rather thin, while its three-toed feet are quite large, each sporting orange talons. Its wings seem rather short and bulky when compared to its feet and tail, and its light orange wingtips are vaguely reminiscent of the Nobody symbol. The Dustflier's tail ends in a large, misshapen club with three conical, orange spikes on it, and its head is V-shaped and flat. It has beady yellow eyes on either side of its head, and its Heartless emblem is on its chest.

The Dustflier's English name and its Japanese name, "Debrisflow", both reference dust and debris.

Strategy

The Dustflier appears at Station Plaza after the other six Heartless bosses are defeated. With its immense Defense and HP, the Dustflier takes a very long time to whittle down. Its attacks deal high damage and inflict status effects, so watch for visual cues telegraphing each attack and dodge carefully. Be wary of the Shadows that continuously spawn: their attacks can stun, making the player vulnerable to the Dustflier's attacks.

Equip abilities for aerial mobility, especially High Jump, Air Slide, and Glide; a weapon with high Strength, Critical Rate, and/or Critical Bonus to boost damage; and a Ring Panel that boosts either fire resistance, such as the Tears of Flame, or Defense and/or HP, such as the Princess's Crown. The Dustflier is resistant to all offensive magic, but Cure magic can help Roxas's longevity. Bringing Panaceas and Elixirs can make the battle easier.

The Dustflier's most common attack consists of a leap, followed by large, slow-moving, non-elemental shockwave that has a 100% chance of inflicting a random negative status effect. Jump and Air Slide or Glide over the shockwave. Alternately, if the Dustflier performs the shockwave on the lower ground, move to the top of the Plaza steps to avoid the shockwave entirely.

After its shockwave attack, the Dustflier follows up with one of three attacks: an aerial flip that halves HP, a flying charge that can air-toss, or a volley of fireballs with an 80% chance of igniting. After each followup attack, the Dustflier performs another shockwave and repeats the process.

The flip and charge are short-range and easily avoided using Air Slide or Glide. Watch out for the fireball attack, telegraphed by the Dustflier spreading its wings and raising its head. Dodge the fireballs by continuous dodging, or by hiding behind the two brick walls at either end of the train station steps. All three attacks can beblocked.

The best opportunities to attack are immediately after the Dustflier's flip and charge attacks. Execute one or two attack combos before the Dustflier leaps up for the next shockwave.

The Dustflier is a test of endurance and patience. Prioritize dodging, and only land attacks when it is safe to do so.