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[[File:Glide KHRECOM.png|right|300px|The Glide sequence in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.]]
[[File:Glide KHRECOM.png|right|300px|The Glide sequence in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''.]]
{{nihongo|'''Glide'''|グライド|Guraido}} is a skill introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It allows the user to ride the wind and travel over distances in the air. It can be used as a faster mode of transportation than running, or as an evasion technique.
{{nihongo|'''Glide'''|グライド|Guraido}} is a skill introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. It allows the user to ride the wind and travel over distances in the air. It can be used as a faster mode of transportation than running, or as an evasion technique.


==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
[[File:Glide KHBBS.gif|250px|thumb|right]]
[[File:Glide KHBBS.gif|250px|thumb]]
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', Glide is a [[shared ability]]. It is activated by holding {{button|c}} while in midair, {{button|x}} in the Japanese release.
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', Glide is a [[shared ability]]. It is activated by holding {{button|c}} while in midair, {{button|x}} in the Japanese release.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', Glide is a movement ability that can be used by [[Sora]]. It is automatically equipped when learned, and it is activated by pressing and holding {{button|c}} in midair, {{button|x}} in the Japanese release.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', Glide is a movement ability that can be used by [[Sora]]. It is automatically equipped when learned, and it is activated by pressing and holding {{button|c}} in midair, {{button|x}} in the Japanese release.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Glide is a [[growth ability]] that costs 3 {{AP}} to equip. It allows Sora to glide by holding {{button|s}} in midair. Leveling it up decreases the angle of the glide, allowing Sora to stay aloft longer, staying permanently aloft at LV3, as well as increasing his gliding speed with each level. When using Glide, Sora can transition between it and other aerial actions.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Glide is a [[growth ability]] that costs 3 {{AP}} to equip. It allows Sora to glide by holding {{button|s}} in midair, slowly floating downward until he lands on the ground. When activated, Sora will remain in place until {{button|lana}} is tilted in a direction. Leveling it up decreases the descent angle of the glide, allowing Sora to stay aloft longer, even staying aloft permanently at LV3, as well as increasing his gliding speed. When using Glide, Sora can transition between it and other aerial actions. While Glide causes Sora to start slow and move faster according to the level of the glide, abilities such as a high-level [[Aerial Dodge]] give him momentum to start gliding at full speed right away.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Glide is an [[ability panel]] that can be leveled up from '''Glide LV1''' to '''Glide LV2''', '''Glide LV3''', '''Glide LV4''', and '''Glide LV5''' by linking {{nihongo|'''Glide LV+ Ⓛ'''|グライドアップⓁ|Guraido Appu Ⓛ|lit. "Glide Up Ⓛ"}} panels, increasing gliding speed. It is activated by pressing and holding {{button|dsy}} while in midair. It cannot be used in certain areas, such as [[The Grey Area]] or [[Station Plaza]] on Day 357.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', Glide is an [[ability panel]] that can be leveled up from '''Glide LV1''' to '''Glide LV2''', '''Glide LV3''', '''Glide LV4''', and '''Glide LV5''' by linking {{nihongo|'''Glide LV+ Ⓛ'''|グライドアップⓁ|Guraido Appu Ⓛ|lit. "Glide Up Ⓛ"}} panels. Each level decreases loss of altitude, increases acceleration and maximum glide speed, allows for tighter turning, increases the time the user can glide continuously at ground level, and decreases the delay time after ending a glide before other actions can be performed. It is activated by pressing and holding {{button|dsy}} while in midair. It cannot be used in certain areas, such as [[The Grey Area]] or [[Station Plaza]] on Day 357.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', Glide is a {{c|movement command|BBS}} exclusive to [[Ventus]] that is activated by pressing and holding {{button|c}} while in midair. It has a maximum level of 1.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', Glide is a {{c|movement command|BBS}} exclusive to [[Ventus]] that is activated by pressing and holding {{button|c}} while in midair. It has a maximum level of 1.
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', Glide is a [[Bonus Booster]] ability that can be leveled up from Glide Lv.1 to Glide Lv.2. It is activated by holding {{button|dsy}} while in midair. Data-Sora can transition to and from Glide while using other aerial actions, such as [[Air Slide]].
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', Glide is a [[Bonus Booster]] ability that can be leveled up from Glide Lv.1 to Glide Lv.2. It is activated by holding {{button|dsy}} while in midair. Data-Sora can transition to and from Glide while using other aerial actions, such as [[Air Slide]].


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Glide is a {{c|movement command|DDD}} exclusive to Sora that is activated by pressing and holding {{button|dsb}} while in midair. Gliding will disable the use of [[Air Slide]] until Sora lands.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', Glide is a {{c|movement command|DDD}} exclusive to Sora that is activated by pressing and holding {{button|dsb}} while in midair. Gliding will disable the use of all commands until Sora lands.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Glide is a [[mobility ability]] that can be used by Sora that costs 1 AP to equip. It allows Sora to glide by holding {{button|c}} in midair. It has a high speed and low rate of descent.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Glide is a [[mobility ability]] that can be used by Sora that costs 1 AP to equip. It allows Sora to glide by holding {{button|c}} in midair. It has a high speed and low rate of descent. If [[Doubleflight]] is equipped, pressing {{button|c}} in midair will activate Doubleflight. However, holding {{button|c}} on the initial jump triggers Glide instead.


In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]'', Glide can be used by holding {{button|c}} while in midair. The user will stay at a fixed level without descent while Glide is being used.
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]'', Glide can be used by holding {{button|c}} while in midair. The user will stay at a fixed level without descent while Glide is being used.
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Superglide]]
*[[Auto-Glide]]
*[[Fire Glide]]
*[[Fire Glide]]
*[[Superglide]]
*[[Mobile Action]]
*[[Mobile Action]]
[[fr:Vol plané]]
[[fr:Vol plané]]

Latest revision as of 09:29, 8 March 2024

The Glide sequence in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories.

Glide (グライド Guraido?) is a skill introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It allows the user to ride the wind and travel over distances in the air. It can be used as a faster mode of transportation than running, or as an evasion technique.

MechanicsEdit

In Kingdom Hearts, Glide is a shared ability. It is activated by holding   while in midair,   in the Japanese release.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Glide is a movement ability that can be used by Sora. It is automatically equipped when learned, and it is activated by pressing and holding   in midair,   in the Japanese release.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Glide is a growth ability that costs 3 AP to equip. It allows Sora to glide by holding   in midair, slowly floating downward until he lands on the ground. When activated, Sora will remain in place until   is tilted in a direction. Leveling it up decreases the descent angle of the glide, allowing Sora to stay aloft longer, even staying aloft permanently at LV3, as well as increasing his gliding speed. When using Glide, Sora can transition between it and other aerial actions. While Glide causes Sora to start slow and move faster according to the level of the glide, abilities such as a high-level Aerial Dodge give him momentum to start gliding at full speed right away.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Glide is an ability panel that can be leveled up from Glide LV1 to Glide LV2, Glide LV3, Glide LV4, and Glide LV5 by linking Glide LV+ Ⓛ (グライドアップⓁ Guraido Appu Ⓛ?, lit. "Glide Up Ⓛ") panels. Each level decreases loss of altitude, increases acceleration and maximum glide speed, allows for tighter turning, increases the time the user can glide continuously at ground level, and decreases the delay time after ending a glide before other actions can be performed. It is activated by pressing and holding   while in midair. It cannot be used in certain areas, such as The Grey Area or Station Plaza on Day 357.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Glide is a movement command exclusive to Ventus that is activated by pressing and holding   while in midair. It has a maximum level of 1.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Glide is a Bonus Booster ability that can be leveled up from Glide Lv.1 to Glide Lv.2. It is activated by holding   while in midair. Data-Sora can transition to and from Glide while using other aerial actions, such as Air Slide.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Glide is a movement command exclusive to Sora that is activated by pressing and holding   while in midair. Gliding will disable the use of all commands until Sora lands.

In Kingdom Hearts III, Glide is a mobility ability that can be used by Sora that costs 1 AP to equip. It allows Sora to glide by holding   in midair. It has a high speed and low rate of descent. If Doubleflight is equipped, pressing   in midair will activate Doubleflight. However, holding   on the initial jump triggers Glide instead.

In Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, Glide can be used by holding   while in midair. The user will stay at a fixed level without descent while Glide is being used.

Learning GlideEdit

Kingdom HeartsEdit

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of MemoriesEdit

  • Sora learns Glide when he first enters Neverland.

Kingdom Hearts IIEdit

  • Final Form has Glide LV1 as a default ability.
  • Sora learns Glide LV1 after leveling Final Form to level 3.
  • Final Form learns Glide LV2 at level 3.
  • Sora learns Glide LV2 after leveling Final Form to level 5.
  • Final Form learns Glide LV3 at level 5.
  • Sora learns Glide LV3 after leveling Final Form to level 7.
  • Final Form learns Glide MAX at level 7.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysEdit

Panels that link to GlideEdit

Kingdom Hearts Birth by SleepEdit

Kingdom Hearts Re:codedEdit

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop DistanceEdit

  • Sora can obtain Glide from a chest in the Cloudwalk.

Kingdom Hearts IIIEdit

  • Sora obtains Glide after defeating the massive swarm of Heartless, Nobodies, and Unversed in the Keyblade Graveyard.
  • Blitz Form has Glide as a form ability.

Kingdom Hearts Melody of MemoryEdit

  • Glide can be used by default.

RecipesEdit

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysEdit

The Homing Glide Ⓛ can be synthesized for 8800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.

The Rocket Glide Ⓛ can be synthesized for 8800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.

Synthesized commandsEdit

Kingdom Hearts Birth by SleepEdit

Glide is used to meld Fire Glide with Firaga.

StoryEdit

Kingdom HeartsEdit

In Neverland, Peter Pan asks Tinker Bell to sprinkle her pixie dust over Sora, Donald and Goofy so that they can fly in Neverland. After Sora seals Neverland's Keyhole, the party obtains the Glide shared ability.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysEdit

In Neverland, Tinker Bell sprinkles her pixie dust on Roxas so that he can fly in this world. After his first mission in Neverland, Roxas gains the Glide panel.

During Roxas's final fight with Xion, Roxas uses Glide to dodge Xion's beams of light.

Kingdom Hearts Melody of MemoryEdit

In The Final World, Kairi uses Glide to chase down scattered fragments of her heart.

See alsoEdit