Keyblade Glider (キーブレードライダー Kīburēdo Raidā, lit. "Keyblade Rider") is an ability demonstrated in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. Terra, Ventus, and Aqua have the ability to turn their Keyblades into vehicles, which they can use to fly, even to other worlds. This ability has only been demonstrated by the trio (including Terra as the Lingering Sentiment), and so it is unknown if other Keyblade wielders can use it.
Although each Keyblade Glider is formed by throwing the Keyblade into the sky, where it transforms into its vehicle form, the heroes' gliders have drastically different forms. Terra's glider resembles a bike or speeder, Ventus's is shaped like a winged waveboard, and Aqua's is a two-part bow-and-platform device. The Keyblade wielders can also use their glider to attack; Terra spins the entire craft into a target, and Aqua uses the bow of her vehicle as a literal energy bow, firing shots at enemies from far away.
No matter the Keychain attached to the Keyblade when the glider is formed, its design is always derived from the wielder's original Keyblade—Earthshaker for Terra, Wayward Wind for Ventus, and Rainfell for Aqua. However, during the Rumble Racing mini-game, the gliders are given a completely different paint-job.
"Keyblade Glider" is also the special event for the "Keyblade" and "Secret" Command Boards. When activated, the player boards their Keyblade Glider, and can move to any spot they choose on the board.
List of Keyblade Gliders
- Keyblade Glider (Terra).png
Terra's Keyblade Glider
- Keyblade Glider (Ventus).png
Ventus's Keyblade Glider
- Keyblade Glider (Aqua).png
Aqua's Keyblade Glider
- Keyblade Ride Racer (Terra).png
Terra's Keyblade Glider in Rumble Racing
- Keyblade Ride Racer (Ventus).png
Ventus's Keyblade Glider in Rumble Racing
- Keyblade Ride Racer (Aqua).png
Aqua's Keyblade Glider in Rumble Racing
Trivia
- Keyblade Glider is a tactic occasionally used by the Lingering Sentiment when it battles Sora in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix. Also, the Sentiment appears to borrow abilities from Aqua's and Ven's Keyblade Gliders, such as Ven's speed and Aqua's magical abilities.
- The trio use their Keyblade Gliders in the Rumble Racing event in Disney Town, however the color of the rides have been altered drastically.
- Ventus's usage of Keyblade Glider like a skateboard may explain how Roxas and Sora inexplicably know how to ride a skateboard.