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Aqua battles Vanitas at the [[Land of Departure]]. Unlike Sora, Aqua does not have the ability to switch Keyblades nor use [[Link]]s. However, she does have access to [[Spellweaver]], Shotlocks and Grand Magic.
Aqua battles Vanitas at the [[Land of Departure]]. Unlike Sora, Aqua does not have the ability to switch Keyblades nor use [[Link]]s. However, she does have access to [[Spellweaver]], Shotlocks and Grand Magic.


Vanitas's moveset is nearly identical to how it was in ''Birth by Sleep''. He can perform a two-hit combo, the finisher sending out a shockwave, crash down on Aqua and summon an icicle in the process, and melt into the ground before emerging under a hail of fireballs. He also has the ability to cast Dark Firaga, which is either a slow-moving orb that splits into multiple fireballs, or a fast-moving fireball.  
Vanitas's moveset is nearly identical to how it was in ''Birth by Sleep''. He can perform a two-hit combo, the finisher sending out a shockwave, crash down on Aqua and summon an icicle in the process, and melt into the ground before emerging under a hail of fireballs. He also has the ability to cast '''Dark Firaga''', which is either a slow-moving orb that splits into multiple fireballs, or a fast-moving fireball. Vanitas generally doesn't stagger from attacks while attacking (exceptions may occur), cartwheeling, or backflipping. To get an opening on combo, either attack him while he is approaching Aqua or reprisal with [[Counter Blast]] at the end of his '''Shadow Dive''' and '''Warp Downward Slash''' attacks.


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If Aqua is far away, he typically enacts any of the following actions: uses '''Dark Firaga''' and '''Shadow Dive'''; uses '''Shadow Dive''' four times (the fourth action may change into a '''Downward Warp Slash'''); runs up to Aqua; runs to a certain extent and then uses either '''Downward Warp Slash''' or '''Shadow Dive'''.
 
If Aqua is nearby, he typically cartwheels around her and uses either '''Continuous Slash''' or '''Downward Warp Slash'''.
{{Atk-o|KH3}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Slash'''|連続斬り|<br>Renzokukiri|}}
|(weapon)
|Physical
|0.8 + 0.4
|△
|2
|Swings weapon downward while somersaulting, firing a shock wave directly forward.
|
|(shockwave)
|Physical
|1
|△
|—
|
}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Downward Warp Slash'''|ワープ斬り下ろし|<br>Wāpu Kiri Oroshi|}}
|(weapon)
|Physical
|1
|△
|2
|Warps directly over opponent and swings weapon downward as an icicle protrudes from below. Can be blocked from behind.
|
|(icicle)
|Blizzard
|0.5
|△
|2
|
}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Dark Firaga'''|ダークファイガ|<br>Dāku Faiga|}}
|(before split)
|Fire
|1
|△
|2
|Launches a homing fireball; it advances slowly, then splits into five fireballs that move at high speed.
|
|(after split)
|Fire
|0.3 (per hit)
|△
|—
|
}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Shadow Dive'''|シャドウダイブ|<br>Shadou Daibu|}}
|(weapon)
|Physical
|0.5
|△
|2
|Dives underground, then leaps out while swinging his weapon and scatters fireballs around himself.
|
|(fireball)
|Fire
|0.4 (per hit)
|△
|—
|
}}
{{Atk-c}}


====Second battle====
====Second battle====
Vanitas's final stand occurs at the Keyblade Graveyard, where he and Terra-Xehanort team up to decimate the Guardians of Light. Sora has Aqua and Ventus as [[party]] members.
Vanitas's final stand occurs at the Keyblade Graveyard, where he and Terra-Xehanort team up to decimate the Guardians of Light. Sora has Aqua and Ventus as [[party]] members.


In this fight, Vanitas's attacks generally remain the same. He has a new desperation attack in which he summons a Keyblade twister and rides on it, often barreling into the party or firing Blizzard salvos, the latter of which can be guarded or even deflected back at Vanitas at the right angle. Eventually, Vanitas will guide the twister towards the center and surround himself with the Keyblades, often sending then groups at a time at Sora. He is completely vulnerable while doing this, so it is possible to get up to Vanitas and pelt him with reprisal upon reprisal. Once this is done, he continues the fight as normal, though he does occasionally continue this attack.  
In this fight, Vanitas behaves almost exactly the same as in his first battle, however here he does not use '''Shadow Dive''' consecutively. If Terra-Xehanort is targeting Sora, Vanitas will typically target Ventus and Aqua (especially Ventus). However, he may still intervene if Sora is attacking Terra-Xehanort by attacking Sora with '''Downward Warp Slash''' and '''Continuous Slash'''.


It is recommended to defeat Vanitas first since Terra-Xehanort's desperation attack is even more dangerous to deal with when Vanitas is around. Vanitas and Terra-Xehanort will try to blindside Sora if he remains too occupied with either opponent so keeping them both within view is crucial. Bringing Vanitas into the air for an air combo is recommended to make sure Sora's attacks are not interrupted. Fending off Terra-Xehanort should be a priority if he is attacking Sora but it is important to make sure his health does not reach 50% because that will be the period he starts using his desperation move. When that happens using long ranged attack on Vanitas, such as magic or shotlocks, is useful for adding damage to him while Aqua and/or Ventus keep him pressured. As keeping an eye on both opponents is necessary, being an opportunist is important and taking whatever opening available is key. Should Aqua or Ventus catch Vanitas in an air combo, feel free to air step over and follow up with another air combo. Keep this up and Vanitas will fall, giving the party free reign to finish off Terra-Xehanort.
When Vanitas is reduced to 20% HP, or after Terra-Xehanort is defeated, he gains a new attack in which he summons a Keyblade twister and rides on it, often barreling into the party or firing Blizzard salvos, the latter of which can be guarded or even deflected back at Vanitas at the right angle. Eventually, Vanitas will guide the twister towards the center and surround himself with the Keyblades, often sending then groups at a time at Sora. He is completely vulnerable while doing this, so it is possible to get up to Vanitas and pelt him with reprisal upon reprisal. Once this is done, he continues the fight as normal, though he does occasionally continue this attack.  


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It is recommended to defeat Vanitas first since Terra-Xehanort's desperation attack is even more dangerous to deal with when Vanitas is around. Vanitas and Terra-Xehanort will try to blindside Sora if he remains too occupied with either opponent so keeping them both within view is crucial. Bringing Vanitas into the air for an air combo is recommended to make sure Sora's attacks are not interrupted. Fending off Terra-Xehanort should be a priority if he is attacking Sora but it is important to make sure his health does not reach 50% because that will be the period he starts using his desperation move. When that happens using long ranged attack on Vanitas, such as magic or shotlocks, is useful for adding damage to him while Aqua and/or Ventus keep him pressured. As keeping an eye on both opponents is necessary, being an opportunist is important and taking whatever opening available is key. Should Aqua or Ventus catch Vanitas in an air combo, feel free to air step over and follow up with another air combo. Keep this up and Vanitas will fall, giving the party free reign to finish off Terra-Xehanort.
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{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Slash'''|連続斬り|<br>Renzokukiri|}}
|(weapon)
|Physical
|0.8 + 0.4
|△
|2
|Swings weapon downward while somersaulting, firing a shock wave directly forward.
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|(shockwave)
|Physical
|1
|△
|—
|
}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Downward Warp Slash'''|ワープ斬り下ろし|<br>Wāpu Kiri Oroshi|}}
|(weapon)
|Physical
|1
|△
|2
|Warps directly over opponent and swings weapon downward as an icicle protrudes from below. Can be blocked from behind.
|
|(icicle)
|Blizzard
|0.5
|△ (Risk Dodge)
|3
|
}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Dark Firaga'''|ダークファイガ|<br>Dāku Faiga|}}
|(before split)
|Fire
|1
|△
|2
|Launches a homing fireball; it advances slowly, then splits into five fireballs that move at high speed.
|
|(after split)
|Fire
|0.3 (per hit)
|△
|—
|
}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Shadow Dive'''|シャドウダイブ|<br>Shadou Daibu|}}
|(weapon)
|Physical
|0.25
|△
|2
|Dives underground, then leaps out while swinging his weapon and scatters fireballs around himself.
|
|(fireball)
|Fire
|0.3 (per hit)
|△
|—
|
}}
{{Atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Keyblade Ride'''|キーブレードライド|<br>Kīburēdoraido|}}
|(ice projectiles)
|Blizzard
|0.3 (per hit)
|◯
|2
|Rides upon a mass of Keyblades and attacks in the following sequence: fires a barrage of homing ice projectiles → charges opponents three times → causes the Keyblade mass to swirl around himself and launches 10 masses of them at opponents.
|
|(charge)
|Physical
|1 (per hit)
|△
|—
|(launched bundles)
|Physical
|1.2 (per hit)
|△
|2
|
}}
{{Atk-c}}


===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
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* If Vanitas flings a stream of Keyblades from his hand, he is doing his Keyblade flurry combo. He will fling two streams, pause, fling a third stream, perform an upward slash, pause, fling another stream, and finally spiral into the air with a fountain of Keyblades. Carefully time a block for each attack, keeping the pauses in mind.
* If Vanitas flings a stream of Keyblades from his hand, he is doing his Keyblade flurry combo. He will fling two streams, pause, fling a third stream, perform an upward slash, pause, fling another stream, and finally spiral into the air with a fountain of Keyblades. Carefully time a block for each attack, keeping the pauses in mind.
* If Vanitas fires a single slow Fire before disappearing, he will do his fireball-plus-slashes combo. He will appear with an upward slash while the fireball is still far away, then the fireball will break into pieces and approach, and Vanitas will follow with a quick slash. Vanitas will then shoot two fast Fires, do an upward slash, and then do three white beams with a teleport in between each. He will perform a cartwheel just before the last white beam. Be careful not to block too early upon seeing the first fireball, and guard each attack carefully, minding the pauses.
* If Vanitas fires a single slow Fire before disappearing, he will do his fireball-plus-slashes combo. He will appear with an upward slash while the fireball is still far away, then the fireball will break into pieces and approach, and Vanitas will follow with a quick slash. Vanitas will then shoot two fast Fires, do an upward slash, and then do three white beams with a teleport in between each. He will perform a cartwheel just before the last white beam. Be careful not to block too early upon seeing the first fireball, and guard each attack carefully, minding the pauses.
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