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'''Demyx''' is fought as a boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. He attacks [[Sora]] and his allies in [[Hollow Bastion]] during the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless]], and can be fought again in a data rematch in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix]]''.
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'''[[Demyx]]''' is fought as a boss in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''. He attacks [[Sora]] and his allies in the [[Underworld]], as well as in [[Hollow Bastion]] during the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless]]. He can be fought again in a data rematch in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''.


==Strategies==
==Strategies==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===First encounter===
====First encounter====
During the first battle, Demyx does not physically attack. Instead, he summons 100 water forms that must be defeated within eighty seconds. Water forms have two shapes, {{w|Eighth note|quaver}} musical notes and Demyx doppelgangers. Striking the Demyx-shaped forms will cause them to transform into note-shaped ones. The note forms can be grabbed with the [[Reaction Command#Demyx|Reaction Command]] '''Wild Dance''', which causes damage to many forms over a large area. It is recommended to use the '''Wild Dance''' Reaction Command as well as the Fire spell as many times as possible. It should be noted that the note-shaped forms will attack if left untouched for some time. Ethers should be stocked to refill the [[MP Gauge]] after a consecutive round of Fire spells, but HP should not be a problem, as defeating the water forms causes HP Balls to drop.
 
====Second encounter====
When the fight begins, Demyx summons his "water forms", and Sora must destroy fifty forms in forty seconds. In addition to the '''Wild Dance''' Reaction Command, [[Limit]] commands also help to destroy the water forms quickly.
 
After the forms are destroyed, Demyx begins his normal attacks. He will leap across the arena with spouts of water erupting from the ground in his wake, and summon pillars of water around him. To stop him, try to hit him with a combo finisher before he leaps again. Demyx can leap and summon water even when knocked into the air by a combo, so be careful attacking him in the air. Demyx will also summon a rain of bubbles from above, and fire a bombardment of bubbles at Sora directly. He can also summon several spheres of water around himself, which explode after a short delay. Demyx will often summon two or three note-shaped water forms as back-up during the battle, and while there is no timer, these water forms will attack Sora and can cause heavy damage, although Sora can use the reaction command to destroy them and cause collateral damage to Demyx.


When the fight begins, Demyx summons his "water forms", and Sora has forty seconds to destroy fifty of them. There are two types of water forms - those shaped like musical notes, and those shaped like Demyx. The note water forms can be grabbed with the Reaction Command "Wild Dance", which causes damages to many water forms over a large area. [[Limit]] commands also help to destroy the water forms quickly.
[[File:Versus Demyx KHII.png|right|thumb|Demyx summons multiple "water clones" with his sitar against Sora, Donald, and Goofy in Hollow Bastion.]]
Sora may occasionally get the chance to use the '''Show Stealer''' command—signaled by Demyx marching toward Sora while playing his sitar and quipping "Ain't it a blast?"—which knocks Demyx into the air and stuns him for a short time. This can backfire, however, as attacking Demyx without triggering the '''Show Stealer''' will result in Demyx automatically counterattacking with his sitar and doing major damage.


After the forms are destroyed, Demyx begins his normal attacks. He will leap across the arena, sprouts of water erupting from the ground in his wake, and he will summon pillars of water around him. Demyx can leap and summon water even when knocked into the air by a combo, so be careful attacking him in the air. Demyx will also summon a rain of bubbles from above, and fire a bombardment of bubbles at Sora directly. Sora may occasionally get the chance to use the "Show Stealer" command, which knocks Demyx into the air and stuns him for a short time. A large number of Demyx's attacks will knock Sora into the air, so have the ability "Aerial Recovery" in use.
When he has been reduced to 50% HP, Demyx will summon ten more water forms that must be defeated in ten seconds, fifteen seconds in the ''Final Mix'' version. Afterward, Demyx resumes his normal attacks but also gains a new technique, Water Finish. He will walk towards Sora, swinging his sitar, summoning walls of water in front of him and behind Sora. If Sora uses Guard against Demyx's sitar, he can sometimes avoid being damaged by the pillars, allowing him to counterattack.


When he has lost approximately half his health, Demyx will summon more water forms, and Sora must defeat ten of them in ten seconds. This is difficult, but doable. Afterwards, Demyx resumes his normal attacks, but also gains a new technique. He will walk towards Sora, swinging his sitar, summoning walls of water in front of him. However, if you Guard his sitar, Sora will not be damaged by the pillars due to the brief invincibilty from a successful Guard, allowing Sora to counterattack Demyx afterwards.
Most of Demyx's attacks knock Sora into the air, so Aerial Recovery is very useful. It is highly advised to stay away from Demyx until he is open for an attack. For this reason, [[Thunder]] helps greatly, and [[Wisdom Form]] is also useful.


Most of Demyx's attacks knock Sora into the air, so the Aerial Recovery ability is very useful. It is highly advised the player try and keep their distance from Demyx until they have a clear opening to attack. For this reason, [[Thunder]] helps greatly, and [[Wisdom Form]] is also useful. However, there is a high chance Sora will change into [[Anti Form]] in this battle, using Wisdom Form is risky. Overall, Demyx is a dangerous opponent, but as long as the player fights cautiously he should fall.
An alternate method is to beat all the water forms in the beginning and immediately use Knocksmash. The "Duo Raid" portion knocks Demyx into the air and prevents him from using any attacks. The "Cosmo Boost" portion deals more damage as Goofy flies around hitting him. This combo takes his health down almost completely for an extremely easy win, without using any other magic or Drive forms. However, this method becomes much less effective in ''Final Mix'', as the damage done by Cosmo Boost has been drastically reduced.


===Data Rematch===
====Data Rematch====
Demyx attacks in this fight in a similar manner to the previous battle, but this time, he makes use of '''more''' water clones. There are four rounds of water clones (before Sora first gets to damage Demyx), and Sora has to remove all of them before his time (30 seconds) runs out without using the [[Reaction Command]] '''Wild Dance''', being the final round of 99 clones (DO NOT BECOME ANTI-FORM AT THIS PART) when Demyx has 1 bar of HP left. Also, Demyx's fountains increase in number and in power AND some briefly follow Sora, which somewhat resembles Vexen's Ice Needles Sleight.
[[File:Versus Demyx's Replica Data KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Demyx's Replica Data appears before Sora in the [[Garden of Assemblage]].]]
Demyx fights in a similar manner to the previous battle, but this time he makes use of more water forms. There are four rounds of water forms at the start, the amount and time limit randomizing among them. The most difficult of the four requires Sora to destroy seventy-five forms in thirty seconds. If Sora physically attacks any of the forms, instead of transforming into a note, it will instead retaliate. What is not immediately known to the player is that a water form hit with '''Blizzaga''' or other finishers now triggers the change into note form, therefore allowing "Wild Dance" to be performed. When reduced to his last health bar, Demyx once again sends out the forms in rounds. The very last of the round is the most difficult, requiring Sora to beat ninety-nine forms in only thirty seconds. Also, Demyx's fountains increase in number and power and some briefly follow Sora for a longer period of time, which somewhat resembles Vexen's Ice Needles Sleight.


The data rematch can be accessed in the '''Garden of Assemblage''' in Radiant Garden. It is advisable to stock up Ethers/Elixirs or any MP-restoring items in your slots (Donald's and Goofy's slots too), and get Donald and Goofy to carry out their attacks very frequently (note: '''do not''' configure their attacks to "well-balanced" or "rarely", as you might need their magic attacks). Also, disable Auto-Limit, as this might prevent you from hitting the [[Reaction Command]] '''Wild Dance''' and might get you into Limit mode instead, preventing you from destroying all the clones on time. In the data rematch, the note-shaped water clones do not appear, but casting '''Blizzaga''' on the Demyx water clones will turn them into notes and allow you to use '''Wild Dance'''. '''Firaga''' will also instantly destroy the water clones.
It is advisable to stock up on Ethers/Elixirs or any MP-restoring items in the item slots, including Donald and Goofy's, and have Donald and Goofy carry out their attacks very frequently. Disable any Auto Limit support abilities, as this might prevent usage of the Reaction Command "Wild Dance" and might force one into a Limit instead, making it more or less difficult to destroy all the forms in time. The note-shaped water forms do not appear to own their own, forcing the player to have to cast Blizzaga if they wish to use "Wild Dance". '''Firaga''' will also instantly destroy the water forms. Due to the number of individual projectiles, entering [[Limit Form]] and using '''Ragnarok''' can also prove useful.


You may switch to [[Limit Form]] and use '''Ragnarok'''. Alternatively, you may switch to [[Wisdom Form]] and use magic-based attacks (hence it is necessary to stock up Ethers and such). '''Reflect''' and '''Fire''' will come in handy - and whilst you are in Wisdom Form, casting magic is done at a faster rate, and you can move around to destroy more water clones.
Alternatively, switch to Wisdom Form and use magic-based attacks. '''Reflect''' and '''Fire''' will come in handy—as while in Wisdom Form, casting magic is done at a faster rate and Sora can move around quicker.


Also, be sure to reset the Anti-Points counter to zero before entering into this battle, so as to prevent Sora from entering into Anti-Form. However, one attack from Anti-Form can destroy 1 water clone, although the choice is yours. For guidance on Anti-Points, kindly look up [[Anti Form]].
Also, be sure to reset the Anti-Points counter to zero before the battle, so as to help prevent Sora from entering Anti Form. However, one attack from Anti Form can destroy a form due to Anti Form dealing Neutral damage as opposed to Physical. While capable of defeating the water forms within the time limits, a method revolving around the use of Anti Form requires a lot of skill and some luck, making it less consistently reliable than simply using Wisdom Form.


Heal when necessary, but prioritise on your MP.
Heal when necessary, but prioritize MP for attacks; Only use Cure if Donald is KO'd and Sora absolutely must heal.
;Demyx
{{Atk-o|KH2}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Water Dance'''|水の舞踊|<br>Mizu no Buyō}}|—|—|—|—|Continuously creates water clones; enough must be defeated within a time limit to prevent a game over.}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Water Column'''|水柱攻撃|<br>Suichū Kōgeki|lit. "Water Column Attack"}}|Blizzard|—|x0.25|X|Attacks with many water columns in several different patterns.}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Water Wall'''|水柱の壁|<br>Suichū no Kabe|lit. "Water Column Wall"}}|(Sitar)|Physical|—|x1.5|△|Creates a water wall and swings sitar at close targets.||(Water Attacks)|Blizzard|—|x0.25|X}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Water Whirl'''|水柱乱舞|<br>Suichū Ranbu|lit. "Water Column Dance"}}|(Sitar)|Physical|—|x0.5|△|Creates water pillars while swinging sitar.||(Water Attacks)|Blizzard|—|x0.25|X}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Water Ball Attack'''|水球攻撃|<br>Suikyū Kōgeki}}|(Water Ball)|Blizzard|—|x0.5|X|Attacks with exploding water balls. Can either cause water balls to rain down or cause them to float in mid-air.||(Explosion)|Blizzard|—|x0.25|X}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Rapid Water Ball'''|水球連射|<br>Suikyū Rensha|lit. "Water Ball Rapid-fire"}}|(Sitar)|Physical|—|x2.0|△|Lobs exploding water balls overhead.||(Water Ball)|Blizzard|—|x0.5|X|(Explosion)|Blizzard|—|x0.25|X}}
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Rave'''|ライブ|<br>Raibu|lit. "Live Performance"}}|Physical|—|x2.5|X|Runs up to Sora, tempts him into performing, then suddenly attacks.}}
{{atk-c}}
{{rc|o}}
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Show Stealer'''|ライブジャック|<br>Raibu Jakku|lit. "Live Jack"}}|Physical|x1.0|Can be used when near Demyx while he uses Rave.<br>Knock Demyx away during his performance. Acts as a finisher in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''.}}
{{rc|c}}


==Battle Quotes==
;Water Form
*''"Dance, water, dance!"''
{{Atk-o|KH2}}
*''"Water!"''
{{Atk|{{nihongo|'''Combo Attack'''|連続攻撃|<br>Renzoku Kōgeki}}|Blizzard|—|x1.0|△|Continuously attacks with its lower half.}}
*''"Like it?"''
{{atk-c}}
*''"Back off!"''
{{rc|o}}
*''"Ow!"'' (Michael Jackson-style)
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Wild Dance'''|ワイルドダンス|<br>Wairudo Dansu}}|Physical|x1.0|Can be used when near a musical note-shaped water clone.<br>Grab a water clone and attack surrounding enemies. Can be used up to three times in succession; the last attack is a swing. The grabbed water clone vanishes after the attack. Acts as a finisher.}}
*''"Whoaugh!!"''
{{rc|c}}
*''"Come on, keep to the beat!"''
*''"Gotcha now!"''
*''"Will you relax!"''
*''"Not bad, Roxas..."''
*''"Aww, blew it again..."''


==Card==
==Gallery==
{{InfoEnemyCard
<gallery>
|name=Demyx
File:Demyx (Water Form) 02 KHII.png|The water form's quaver shape during Sora's Reaction Command.
|ability=Water Charge
</gallery>
|desc=Power up water attacks like Aqua Splash, Blizzard, etc.
|duration=2 reloads
}}


==Videos==
==Videos==
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|width="340"|'''Demyx Battle - ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'''''
! Demyx I – ''Kingdom Hearts II''
|width="340"|'''Demyx Data Battle - ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'''''
! Demyx II – ''Kingdom Hearts II''
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! Demyx's Replica Data – ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''
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==Notes and References==
==Notes and references==
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{{Unique Nobody}}
 
[[fr:Demyx (Ennemi)]]
{{NobodyDirectory}}
[[Category:Gameplay]]

Latest revision as of 07:45, 15 April 2024

Demyx

Demyx (Arpeggio) KHII.png

Japanese デミックス
Rōmaji Demikkusu

Type Organization XIII
Game Kingdom Hearts II
Variations
Demyx Data Rematch
Themes Header.png

KHII tracks
Battle theme - Tension Rising
Battle theme - The 13th Dilemma
Enemy Card
Demyx (card).png
Ability Duration Cost
Water Charge 2 reloads 80 CP
Description
Dramatically boosts power of ice-based attacks, such as Aqua Splash and Blizzard.
Immune to ice, and resistant to lightning, and special attacks[1]
Resistant to fire, ice, lightning, and special attacks.[2]

Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Olympus Coliseum
Episode 1
17 9 0
Radiant Garden
Episode 2 (post-Space Paranoids)
1005 29 16 0
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×0.5 ×0.5 ×0.5

Rewards
First
Sora: Max HP +5
Donald: MP Rage
Goofy: Max HP +5
Olympus Stone, Secret Ansem Report 5

Second
Sora: Armor slot, Blizzard element
Donald: Blizzard Boost
Goofy: Max HP +5
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum, Radiant Garden
Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Olympus Coliseum
Episode 1
17 9 0
Radiant Garden
Episode 2 (post-Space Paranoids)
1005 29 16 0
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×0.5 ×0.5 ×1.0

Rewards
First
Sora: Max HP +5
Donald: MP Rage
Goofy: Max HP +4
Olympus Stone, Secret Ansem Report 5

Second
Sora: Armor slot, Blizzard element
Donald: Blizzard Boost
Goofy: Max HP +4
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum, Radiant Garden
Demyx

Demyx KHII.png

Demyx, as seen during the data rematch fight of the New Organization XIII Event in September 2018.

Japanese デミックス
Rōmaji Demikkusu

Type Organization XIII
Games Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
Variations
Demyx
Themes Header.png

KHII tracks
Battle theme - The 13th Dilemma
Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Radiant Garden
Garden of Assemblage
2715 86 51 0
Physical Fire Blizzard
×0.5 ×1.5 ×0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×0.5 ×0.5 ×0.5

Rewards
AP Boost
World(s)
Radiant Garden
Water Form

Demyx (Water Form) 01 KHII.png

Japanese 水の分身
Rōmaji Mizu no Bunshin
Translation Water Clone
Game Kingdom Hearts II

Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Olympus Coliseum
Episode 1
3 17 9 0
Radiant Garden
Episode 2 (post-Space Paranoids)
5 29 16 0
The World That Never Was
Final battle sequence
6 45 26 0
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0

Rewards
HP prize (1) ×1
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum, Radiant Garden, The World That Never Was
Location HP Strength Defense EXP
Olympus Coliseum
Episode 1
3 17 9 0
Radiant Garden
Episode 2 (post-Space Paranoids)
5 29 16 0
The World That Never Was
Final battle sequence
6 45 26 0
Radiant Garden
Cavern of Remembrance
86 51 0
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0

Rewards
MP prize (1) ×1
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum, Radiant Garden, The World That Never Was
Cup HP Strength Defense
Hades Paradox Cup

Match 32: 4 Water Form

11 87 51
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0
Cup HP Strength Defense
Hades Paradox Cup

Match 32: 4 Water Form

11 86 51
Physical Fire Blizzard
×1.0 ×1.0 ×0
Thunder Dark Neutral
×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0

Demyx is fought as a boss in Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts Union χ. He attacks Sora and his allies in the Underworld, as well as in Hollow Bastion during the Battle of the 1000 Heartless. He can be fought again in a data rematch in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.

Strategies[edit]

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

First encounter[edit]

During the first battle, Demyx does not physically attack. Instead, he summons 100 water forms that must be defeated within eighty seconds. Water forms have two shapes, quaver musical notes and Demyx doppelgangers. Striking the Demyx-shaped forms will cause them to transform into note-shaped ones. The note forms can be grabbed with the Reaction Command Wild Dance, which causes damage to many forms over a large area. It is recommended to use the Wild Dance Reaction Command as well as the Fire spell as many times as possible. It should be noted that the note-shaped forms will attack if left untouched for some time. Ethers should be stocked to refill the MP Gauge after a consecutive round of Fire spells, but HP should not be a problem, as defeating the water forms causes HP Balls to drop.

Second encounter[edit]

When the fight begins, Demyx summons his "water forms", and Sora must destroy fifty forms in forty seconds. In addition to the Wild Dance Reaction Command, Limit commands also help to destroy the water forms quickly.

After the forms are destroyed, Demyx begins his normal attacks. He will leap across the arena with spouts of water erupting from the ground in his wake, and summon pillars of water around him. To stop him, try to hit him with a combo finisher before he leaps again. Demyx can leap and summon water even when knocked into the air by a combo, so be careful attacking him in the air. Demyx will also summon a rain of bubbles from above, and fire a bombardment of bubbles at Sora directly. He can also summon several spheres of water around himself, which explode after a short delay. Demyx will often summon two or three note-shaped water forms as back-up during the battle, and while there is no timer, these water forms will attack Sora and can cause heavy damage, although Sora can use the reaction command to destroy them and cause collateral damage to Demyx.

Demyx before battling Sora in Hollow Bastion.
Demyx summons multiple "water clones" with his sitar against Sora, Donald, and Goofy in Hollow Bastion.

Sora may occasionally get the chance to use the Show Stealer command—signaled by Demyx marching toward Sora while playing his sitar and quipping "Ain't it a blast?"—which knocks Demyx into the air and stuns him for a short time. This can backfire, however, as attacking Demyx without triggering the Show Stealer will result in Demyx automatically counterattacking with his sitar and doing major damage.

When he has been reduced to 50% HP, Demyx will summon ten more water forms that must be defeated in ten seconds, fifteen seconds in the Final Mix version. Afterward, Demyx resumes his normal attacks but also gains a new technique, Water Finish. He will walk towards Sora, swinging his sitar, summoning walls of water in front of him and behind Sora. If Sora uses Guard against Demyx's sitar, he can sometimes avoid being damaged by the pillars, allowing him to counterattack.

Most of Demyx's attacks knock Sora into the air, so Aerial Recovery is very useful. It is highly advised to stay away from Demyx until he is open for an attack. For this reason, Thunder helps greatly, and Wisdom Form is also useful.

An alternate method is to beat all the water forms in the beginning and immediately use Knocksmash. The "Duo Raid" portion knocks Demyx into the air and prevents him from using any attacks. The "Cosmo Boost" portion deals more damage as Goofy flies around hitting him. This combo takes his health down almost completely for an extremely easy win, without using any other magic or Drive forms. However, this method becomes much less effective in Final Mix, as the damage done by Cosmo Boost has been drastically reduced.

Data Rematch[edit]

Data Demyx before battling Sora in the Garden of Assemblage.
Demyx's Replica Data appears before Sora in the Garden of Assemblage.

Demyx fights in a similar manner to the previous battle, but this time he makes use of more water forms. There are four rounds of water forms at the start, the amount and time limit randomizing among them. The most difficult of the four requires Sora to destroy seventy-five forms in thirty seconds. If Sora physically attacks any of the forms, instead of transforming into a note, it will instead retaliate. What is not immediately known to the player is that a water form hit with Blizzaga or other finishers now triggers the change into note form, therefore allowing "Wild Dance" to be performed. When reduced to his last health bar, Demyx once again sends out the forms in rounds. The very last of the round is the most difficult, requiring Sora to beat ninety-nine forms in only thirty seconds. Also, Demyx's fountains increase in number and power and some briefly follow Sora for a longer period of time, which somewhat resembles Vexen's Ice Needles Sleight.

It is advisable to stock up on Ethers/Elixirs or any MP-restoring items in the item slots, including Donald and Goofy's, and have Donald and Goofy carry out their attacks very frequently. Disable any Auto Limit support abilities, as this might prevent usage of the Reaction Command "Wild Dance" and might force one into a Limit instead, making it more or less difficult to destroy all the forms in time. The note-shaped water forms do not appear to own their own, forcing the player to have to cast Blizzaga if they wish to use "Wild Dance". Firaga will also instantly destroy the water forms. Due to the number of individual projectiles, entering Limit Form and using Ragnarok can also prove useful.

Alternatively, switch to Wisdom Form and use magic-based attacks. Reflect and Fire will come in handy—as while in Wisdom Form, casting magic is done at a faster rate and Sora can move around quicker.

Also, be sure to reset the Anti-Points counter to zero before the battle, so as to help prevent Sora from entering Anti Form. However, one attack from Anti Form can destroy a form due to Anti Form dealing Neutral damage as opposed to Physical. While capable of defeating the water forms within the time limits, a method revolving around the use of Anti Form requires a lot of skill and some luck, making it less consistently reliable than simply using Wisdom Form.

Heal when necessary, but prioritize MP for attacks; Only use Cure if Donald is KO'd and Sora absolutely must heal.

Demyx
Technique Element Status Power Guard?
Water Dance (水の舞踊
Mizu no Buyō
?)
Continuously creates water clones; enough must be defeated within a time limit to prevent a game over.
Water Column (水柱攻撃
Suichū Kōgeki
?, lit. "Water Column Attack")
Blizzard x0.25 X
Attacks with many water columns in several different patterns.
Water Wall (水柱の壁
Suichū no Kabe
?, lit. "Water Column Wall")
(Sitar) Physical x1.5

(Water Attacks) Blizzard x0.25 X
Creates a water wall and swings sitar at close targets.
Water Whirl (水柱乱舞
Suichū Ranbu
?, lit. "Water Column Dance")
(Sitar) Physical x0.5

(Water Attacks) Blizzard x0.25 X
Creates water pillars while swinging sitar.
Water Ball Attack (水球攻撃
Suikyū Kōgeki
?)
(Water Ball) Blizzard x0.5 X

(Explosion) Blizzard x0.25 X
Attacks with exploding water balls. Can either cause water balls to rain down or cause them to float in mid-air.
Rapid Water Ball (水球連射
Suikyū Rensha
?, lit. "Water Ball Rapid-fire")
(Sitar) Physical x2.0

(Water Ball) Blizzard x0.5 X
(Explosion) Blizzard x0.25 X
Lobs exploding water balls overhead.
Rave (ライブ
Raibu
?, lit. "Live Performance")
Physical x2.5 X
Runs up to Sora, tempts him into performing, then suddenly attacks.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.
Reaction Commands
Reaction Command Element Power Description
Show Stealer (ライブジャック
Raibu Jakku
?, lit. "Live Jack")
Physical x1.0 Can be used when near Demyx while he uses Rave.
Knock Demyx away during his performance. Acts as a finisher in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.
Water Form
Technique Element Status Power Guard?
Combo Attack (連続攻撃
Renzoku Kōgeki
?)
Blizzard x1.0
Continuously attacks with its lower half.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.
Reaction Commands
Reaction Command Element Power Description
Wild Dance (ワイルドダンス
Wairudo Dansu
?)
Physical x1.0 Can be used when near a musical note-shaped water clone.
Grab a water clone and attack surrounding enemies. Can be used up to three times in succession; the last attack is a swing. The grabbed water clone vanishes after the attack. Acts as a finisher.

Gallery[edit]

Videos[edit]

Demyx I – Kingdom Hearts II Demyx II – Kingdom Hearts II
Demyx's Replica Data – Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Japanese and HD versions.
  2. ^ English PS2 version only.