Gears (ギア Gia?) are part of the Panel System featured in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. These panels change the form of the playable character's weapons, serving as a replacement of the Keychain system of previous games. Most Gears have room to attach Units (ユニット Yunitto?), which boost the weapon's stats or unlock hidden abilities.

List of Gears

Gearless weapon

A gearless weapon is the user's default and most basic weapon, with nothing setting it apart.

Skill Gear

  The Skill Gear (スキルギア Sukiru Gia?) is obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 06. It can also be found as the Skill Gear+ ②, which is obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 13.

Technical Gear

  The Technical Gear ③ (テックギア③ Tekku Gia ③?, lit. "Tech Gear ③") can be purchased for 720 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Technical Gear+ ③, which is obtained from a chest at the Outside the Coliseum in Mission 39.

Duel Gear

  The Duel Gear ④ (デュアルギア④ Dyuaru Gia ④?, lit. "Dual Gear ④") is obtained through panel synthesis. It can also be found as the Duel Gear+ ④, which is obtained from a chest at the Tram Common in Mission 59, and the Duel Gear++ ⑤, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipes

The Duel Gear ④ can be synthesized for 4600 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

  • 3 Gear Component A
  • 3 Combo Tech
  • 2 Bronze

The Duel Gear++ ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Loaded Gear

  The Loaded Gear (アームドギア Āmudo Gia?, lit. "Armed Gear") is obtained from a chest at the Underground Passage in Mission 11. It can also be found as the Loaded Gear+ ②, which is obtained from a chest at The Palace in Mission 16.

Chrono Gear

  The Chrono Gear ③ (クロノギア③ Kurono Gia ③?) can be purchased for 720 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Chrono Gear+ ③, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Chrono Gear+ ③ can be synthesized for 2000 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

  • 3 Gear Component A
  • 2 Rune Tech
  • 1 Bronze

Phantom Gear

  The Phantom Gear ④ (ファントムギア④ Fantomu Gia ④?) is obtained from a chest at the Halloween Town Entrance in Mission 45. It can also be found as the Phantom Gear+ ④, which can be redeemed for 70 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop, and the Phantom Gear++ ⑤, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Phantom Gear++ ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Lift Gear

  The Lift Gear ③ (クライムギア③ Kuraimu Gia ③?, lit. "Climb Gear ③") can be purchased for 1080 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Lift Gear+ ③, which can be redeemed for 10 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

Nimble Gear

  The Nimble Gear ④ (エレガントギア④ Ereganto Gia ④?, lit. "Elegant Gear ④") can be purchased for 3600 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank. It can also be found as the Nimble Gear+ ④, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Nimble Gear+ ④ can be synthesized for 3700 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Wild Gear

  The Wild Gear ③ (ワイルドギア③ Wairudo Gia ③?) can be purchased for 1080 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Wild Gear+ ③, which can be redeemed for 40 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop.

Ominous Gear

  The Ominous Gear ④ (オミナスギア④ Ominasu Gia ④?) is obtained from a chest at the Agrabah Street in Mission 15. It can also be found as the Ominous Gear+ ④, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Ominous Gear+ ④ can be synthesized for 3700 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Valor Gear

  The Valor Gear ② (ブレイブギア② Bureibu Gia ②?, lit. "Brave Gear ②") is obtained from a chest at the West Hall in Mission 29. It can also be found as the Valor Gear+ ②, which can be redeemed for 2 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

Fearless Gear

  The Fearless Gear ③ (フィアレスギア③ Fiaresu Gia ③?) can be purchased for 2400 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank. It can also be found as the Fearless Gear+ ③, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Fearless Gear+ ③ can be synthesized for 2000 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

  • 3 Gear Component A
  • 2 Power Tech
  • 2 Bronze

Prestige Gear

  The Prestige Gear ④ (グローリィギア④ Gurōryi Gia ④?, lit. "Glory Gear ④") can be purchased for 3600 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank. It can also be found as the Prestige Gear+ ④, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Prestige Gear+ ④ can be synthesized for 4600 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

  • 4 Gear Component B
  • 3 Power Tech
  • 1 Dark Ingot

Crisis Gear

  The Crisis Gear ⑤ (クライシスギア⑤ Kuraishisu Gia ⑤?) is obtained through panel synthesis. It can also be found as the Crisis Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipes

The Crisis Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Crisis Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 11700 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Omega Gear

  The Omega Gear ⑥ (オメガギア⑥ Omega Gia ⑥?) can be redeemed for 160 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop. It can also be found as the Omega Gear+ ⑥, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Omega Gear+ ⑥ can be synthesized for 30000 munny once Roxas is promoted to Master rank.

  • 4 Gear Component D
  • 3 Rune Tech++
  • 3 Power Tech++
  • 2 Mythril

Hazard Gear

  The Hazard Gear ⑤ (ハザードギア⑤ Hazādo Gia ⑤?) is obtained through panel synthesis. It can also be found as the Hazard Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipes

The Hazard Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Hazard Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 11700 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Rage Gear

  The Rage Gear ⑤ (レイジングギア⑤ Reijingu Gia ⑤?, lit. "Raging Gear ⑤") can be redeemed for 120 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop. It can also be found as the Rage Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Rage Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Champion Gear

  The Champion Gear ⑤ (ヴァリアントギア⑤ Varianto Gia ⑤?, lit. "Valiant Gear ⑤") is obtained through panel synthesis. It can also be found as the Champion Gear+ ⑤, which can be purchased for 6400 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Master rank.

Recipe

The Champion Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Ultimate Gear

  The Ultimate Gear ⑥ (アルティメットギア⑥ Arutimetto Gia ⑥?) can be redeemed for 110 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop. It can also be found as the Ultimate Gear+ ⑥, which is obtained through panel synthesis.

Recipe

The Ultimate Gear+ ⑥ can be synthesized for 30000 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Pandora's Gear

  The Pandora's Gear ⑤ (パンドラギア⑤ Pandora Gia ⑤?, lit. "Pandora Gear ⑤") can be purchased for 10000 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once every Secret Report has been obtained.[1] It can also be found as the Pandora's Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through panel synthesis. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into a more formidable form, with exceptional capabilities. The Pandora's Gear ⑤ grants the Risky Play ability.

For Organization members, this Gear grants them two of their most powerful weapons; the color scheme is the same for all of the Organization's weapons provided by the Pandora's Gear, consisting of black, gold, and blue or red. For Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Riku, this Gear grants them the version of their weapon that is based on an Organization member's signature weapon. The King is the only exception, as he is granted his former Keyblade, the Star Seeker.

Recipe

The Pandora's Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 19500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

Zero Gear

  The Zero Gear ⑤ (ゼロギア⑤ Zero Gia ⑤?) can be purchased for 30000 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into a more powerful form that draws forth its wielder's true worth. When equipped, it gives the Organization members their signature weapons.

The Zero Gear is emblazoned with the Nobody insignia, signifying that for the Organization members, as well as others who wear the Black Coat, this gear produces that character's signature weapon. For Sora, Donald, and Goofy, it instead produces their Dream weapons, which has the odd effect of giving Sora a Sword weapon despite his weapons being classified as Keyblades. For Riku, it produces his Soul Eater's Keyblade form, Way to the Dawn, and for Mickey, it produces a stronger version of his Keyblade called Kingdom Key DΩ. For Roxas, however, it produces his signature Oathkeeper and Oblivion only when equipped with three Ability Units, and only during Mission Mode. It produces Kingdom Key+, Oathkeeper, and Two Become One when equipped with zero, one, and two Ability Units, respectively. In Story Mode, three Ability Units simply revert the Keyblade back into Kingdom Key+. Xion's Keyblade, when equipped with the Zero Gear, operates as Roxas's does in Story Mode.

Casual Gear

  The Casual Gear ② (カジュアルギア② Kajuaru Gia ②?) can be redeemed for 15 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into "something awfully familiar", i.e., a joke weapon such as an umbrella or a broom.

Mystery Gear

  The Mystery Gear ③ (ミステリーギア③ Misuterī Gia ③?) can be redeemed for 60 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into one that "draws forth its wielder's personality."

List of Units

Ability Unit

  The Ability Unit Ⓛ (アビリティユニットⓁ Abiriti Yunitto Ⓛ?) is a link panel that unlocks one of a weapon's hidden abilities when equipped.

The three Ability Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 360 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 15, and as a clear bonus in Mission 30.

Power Unit

  The Power Unit Ⓛ (パワーユニットⓁ Pawā Yunitto Ⓛ?) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Strength, depending on the weapon.

The five Power Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 180 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank, for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 170 Mission Crowns, and obtained from a chest at the Side Street in Mission 13.

Magic Unit

  The Magic Unit Ⓛ (マジックユニットⓁ Majikku Yunitto Ⓛ?) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Magic, depending on the weapon.

The five Magic Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, for 800 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 190 Mission Crowns, and obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 73.

Guard Unit

  The Guard Unit Ⓛ (ガードユニットⓁ Gādo Yunitto Ⓛ?) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Defense, depending on the weapon.

The five Guard Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, for 800 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 240 Mission Crowns, and obtained as an MG clear bonus in Mission 20.

Sight Unit

  The Sight Unit Ⓛ (センスユニットⓁ Sensu Yunitto Ⓛ?, lit. "Sense Unit Ⓛ") is a link panel that increases the weapon's Critical Rate and Critical Bonus, depending on the weapon.

The five Sight Unit Ⓛ's are obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 44, as a clear bonus in Mission 90, from a chest at the Agrabah Street in Mission 32, from a chest at the Entrance Hall in Mission 48, and from a chest at the Agrabah Street in Mission 82.

Notes and references

  1. ^ In the Japanese version of the game, the Pandora's Gear ⑤ can be redeemed for 180 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.