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|journalKH2='''First entry'''<br>Organization XIII's Number VII.<br>Nobodies like him may look like they respond emotionally, but this is, in fact, a ruse. Nobodies have no hearts.<br><br>'''Second entry'''<br>Organization XIII's Number VII.<br>He was in pursuit of the renegade Axel, but for some reason seemed more concerned about Sora's well-being.<br>Saïx has no heart, but knows all too well how to injure one. No doubt his poise belies a more savage nature. He also insinuated he knew something about Riku.<br><br>'''Third entry'''<br>Organization XIII's Number VII.<br>Saïx relentlessly chased the renegade Axel. It was also he who caught Kairi after she eluded Axel, and threw her into the castle dungeon.<br>If Saïx sees something he can use, he will—and without a second thought.
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|journalKH2='''First entry'''<br>Organization XIII's Number VII.<br>Nobodies like him may look like they respond emotionally, but this is, in fact, a ruse. Nobodies have no hearts.<br><br>'''Second entry'''<br>Organization XIII's Number VII.<br>He was in pursuit of the renegade Axel, but for some reason seemed more concerned about Sora's well-being.<br>Saïx has no heart, but knows all too well how to injure one. No doubt his poise belies a more savage nature. He also insinuated he knew something about Riku.<br><br>'''Third entry'''<br>Organization XIII's Number VII.<br>Saïx relentlessly chased the renegade Axel. It was also he who caught Kairi after she eluded Axel and threw her into the castle dungeon.<br>If Saïx sees something he can use, he will—and without a second thought.
|journal358='''Opening'''<br>No. VII SAÏX<br>Second in command who longs for the heart he does not have. Only the '''moon''' breaks his icy calm.<br>Weapon: Claymore<br><br>'''Enemy File'''<br>The Organization's No. VII. Usually cool and calm, he turns into a berserker when he grips his giant blade in combat.<br>Dodge his attacks as you watch for a rare opening. After taking damage, he will revert to his normal self, making him more susceptible to attack. Finish him quickly.<br><br>'''HD 1.5 ReMIX'''<br>A member of Organization XIII. As Xemnas's right-hand man, he is charged with giving orders to other members. He and Axel, an old acquaintance, are plotting something.
|journal358='''Opening'''<br>No. VII SAÏX<br>Second in command who longs for the heart he does not have. Only the '''moon''' breaks his icy calm.<br>Weapon: Claymore<br><br>'''Enemy File'''<br>The Organization's No. VII. Usually cool and calm, he turns into a berserker when he grips his giant blade in combat.<br>Dodge his attacks as you watch for a rare opening. After taking damage, he will revert to his normal self, making him more susceptible to attack. Finish him quickly.<br><br>'''HD 1.5 ReMIX'''<br>A member of Organization XIII. As Xemnas's right-hand man, he is charged with giving orders to other members. He and Axel, an old acquaintance, are plotting something.
|journalDDD=One of Organization XIII's members.<br>He expired after an epic clash with Sora. In his human years, he was named Isa and was Lea's close friend.
|journalDDD=One of Organization XIII's members.<br>He expired after an epic clash with Sora. In his human years, he was named Isa and was Lea's close friend.
|journalUX='''Album'''<br>KINGDOM HEARTS II (2005)<br>The 7th member of Organization XIII. His poise belies a more savage nature.<br><br>'''Boss'''<br>This boss is a double threat! The counts above this Luna Diviner get smaller with every Medal you use AND as you attack.
|journalUX='''Album'''<br>KINGDOM HEARTS II (2005)<br>The 7th member of Organization XIII. His poise belies a more savage nature.<br><br>'''Boss'''<br>This boss is a double threat! The counts above this Luna Diviner get smaller with every Medal you use AND as you attack.
|journalKH3=A member of the real Organization XIII.<br><br>He and Axel were good friends in the old days before they first became Nobodies. Despite his destruction at Sora's hands, Saïx has returned.
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{{Q|True, we don't have hearts, but we remember what it was like. That's what makes us special.|Saïx to Donald}}
{{Q|True, we don't have hearts, but we remember what it was like. That's what makes us special.|Saïx to Donald}}
'''Saïx''', the {{nihongo|''Luna Diviner''|月に舞う魔人|Tsuki ni Mau Majin|lit. ''Demoniac Dancing in the Moon''}}, is the [[Nobody]] of [[Isa]]. He is Rank VII within the original [[Organization XIII]] and a member of the [[real Organization XIII]]. He derives power from the moon, and uses this power to enter a berserk rage where he mercilessly attacks opponents with his massive claymore. He commands the [[Berserker]] Nobodies.
'''Saïx''', the {{nihongo|''Luna Diviner''|月に舞う魔人|Tsuki ni Mau Majin|lit. ''Demoniac Dancing in the Moon''}}, is the [[Nobody]] of [[Isa]], Rank VII within the original [[Organization XIII]] and a member of the [[real Organization XIII]]. He derives power from the moon and uses this power to enter a berserk rage where he mercilessly attacks opponents with his massive claymore. He commands the [[Berserker]] Nobodies.


In the original Organization, Saïx serves as the second-in-command to [[Xemnas]], and is a major antagonist in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. Fittingly, Saïx is the second-to-last member of the first Organization to fall. Along with all other original Organization members in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Saïx is a playable character in [[Mission Mode]].
In the original Organization, Saïx serves as the second-in-command to [[Xemnas]]. Fittingly, Saïx is the second-to-last member of the first Organization to fall. Along with all other original Organization members in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Saïx is a playable character in [[Mission Mode]].


==Story==
==Story==
===Before ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Saïx joins the Organization with [[Axel]], believing that [[Xemnas]] would know what happened to their friend [[Subject X]]. To this end, Saïx works to get as close to Xemnas as possible while Axel secretly assists him to further their goal.
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
{{Q|Which would you rather suffer the loss of? Some make-believe friendship? Or a real one?|Saïx to Axel}}
Saïx assigns missions to the other Organization members. Along with [[Xemnas]], [[Xigbar]] and [[Vexen]], he also oversees the [[Replica Program]]. When [[Roxas]] is brought into the Organization as its thirteenth member, Saïx suggests he keep a diary.<ref>'''''[[Roxas%27s_Diary#Day_7:_Entry_1|Day 7: Entry 1]]''''', '''Roxas:''' "It's been a week since I got here. Saïx told me to keep a diary, but he said nobody would check it. What am I supposed to write about?"</ref>
After Sora defeats [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], Saïx sends [[Marluxia]], [[Larxene]], [[Vexen]], [[Lexaeus]], [[Zexion]], and [[Axel]] to [[Castle Oblivion]], intending for Axel to eliminate the members who planned to betray the Organization.
[[File:Axel and Saïx 01 KHD.png|thumb|left|Saïx asks whether Axel prefers his friendship with Roxas and Xion to their own.]]
[[File:Axel and Saïx 01 KHD.png|thumb|left|Saïx asks whether Axel prefers his friendship with Roxas and Xion to their own.]]
Saïx assigns [[Roxas]] his missions in the Grey Area at the [[Castle That Never Was]], and is present when [[Xion]] joins the Organization. He remains in this station throughout the beginning and middle of the game.
Over time, Roxas and Xion's friendship with Axel creates tension between Saïx and Axel. Saïx grows frustrated with Xion's declining performance as she struggles to wield the [[Keyblade]], as well as with Axel's attachment to her.


Saïx is the one who gave Xemnas's orders to [[Axel]] to rid Organization XIII of the traitors in Castle Oblivion. It is generally accepted by the remaining members that at this point the two planned to not only eliminate traitors, but also anyone who got in the way of their plan, such as [[Vexen]] and [[Zexion]]. Saïx is also revealed to be the one who picked which members would be going to Castle Oblivion, namely the members suspected of being traitors, as well as anyone else who was "getting in the way".  
With Roxas getting weaker from Xion sapping his strength, Saïx plans for them to fight to the death, as the Organization only needs one [[Keyblade wielder]]. He sends them separately to [[Halloween Town]], secretly causing both to see the other as an [[Orcus]]. However, Axel intervenes and snaps them out of the spell.


After Axel's return from [[Castle Oblivion]] and the growing friendship between Axel, Roxas and Xion, a rift between Saïx and Axel begins to form. He eventually confronts Axel, revealing the Nobody's past, along with his true name. By the time of Roxas's departure from the Organization, Saïx dismisses his previous plans with Axel as "just an idle fantasy", as both of them have changed.
When Roxas leaves the Organization, Saïx attempts to stop him, but is defeated.


Working on Organization XIII's plans for Sora with Xemnas, he later challenges Roxas to a battle of will when the Keyblade wielder attempts to leave Organization XIII. He loses the battle, and Roxas escapes. Up until Xion's destruction and absorption at the hands of Roxas, Saïx views the [[Sora]] copy as nothing but a mere puppet. He even insists that the others would say "it" when referring to Xion, rather than "she".
After Xion's demise, Xemnas orders Saïx to retrieve Roxas.
 
After Xion's end, Xemnas orders Saïx to retrieve Roxas, who is on his way to the Castle That Never Was to defeat Organization XIII and free Kingdom Hearts, because he believes it will bring Xion back.
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===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
{{Q|Do you feel it? The moon's power!|Saïx during his last battle}}
[[File:Saïx's Puzzling Words 01 KHII.png|thumb|Saïx leaves after successfully confusing and frustrating Sora.]]
[[File:Saïx's Puzzling Words 01 KHII.png|thumb|right|Saïx leaves after successfully confusing and frustrating Sora.]]
Saïx appears with the rest of the surviving Organization members to taunt Sora at [[Hollow Bastion]]. When the Organization discusses their plans for Sora, Saïx expresses his doubts on Sora's usefulness and states that those who have lost their "true purpose" will inevitably destroy themselves.
Saïx's first appearance is in Hollow Bastion, along with the surviving Organization members, excluding Axel, to taunt Sora. He commends Sora for destroying numerous Heartless thus far, but like the others (except for [[Xigbar]]), does not confront Sora, and simply stands next to Xemnas. Upon the Organization's return from Hollow Bastion, he is present at a meeting regarding their future plan for Sora, expressing his doubts on Sora's usefulness of having a pure heart. After Xaldin's lecture, he states the consequences of those who have lost their "[[Recusant's Sigil|true purpose]]" and how they will lose out before Xemnas dismissed them. His words will eventually come to light [[Real Organization XIII|during his service with Master Xehanort later]].


Upon Sora's second visit to [[Twilight Town]], the trio fight off several Nobodies that were attacking [[Seifer]] and his gang. After they save him, Saïx appears before them, applauding their battle skills. He warns them of a traitor in the Organization: Axel, and he says that he might be in Twilight Town somewhere. Sora insults the Organization, remarking on how they're "not a very organized Organization". Saïx is unfazed, and tells Sora to watch his back, for Axel will stop at nothing to turn him into a Heartless. Sora declares he is not worried, prompting Saïx to remark that the Organization would want nothing to happen to Sora. He also cryptically remarks that the Organization knows how to "injure a heart". He then opens a portal of darkness behind him, and Sora thinks of jumping in after him, though Saïx overhears this and advises not to do so, lest he end up like Riku. Sora inquires the meaning of his words, but Saïx immediately leaves to report to Xemnas that he succeeded in placing Sora in a state of confusion and frustration to keep him going toward their goal. He is applauded for his efforts, given he had more qualities than the rest of the Organization. Saïx admits he had a question regarding Axel, which leads to Xemnas showing his musings on Axel's pursuit of his disillusioned friendship with Roxas, thus giving him the order to deal with the renegade.
Saïx later manages to track Axel down and take [[Kairi]] from him as a hostage for the Organization.


Saïx next appears in Hollow Bastion during the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless|Heartless Invasion]], interrupting Axel and Sora's conversation, and forcing the traitor Nobody to flee. Saïx ensures that Axel will be rightly punished, but Sora is not mollified, his only goal being to enter the realm of darkness to rescue [[Kairi]]. His face unreadable, Saïx asks Sora to prove just how much he cares about Kairi. In response, Sora actually gets onto his knees and begs at the Nobody's feet. Seeing Sora's devotion to the Princess of Heart, Saïx sees this as a further opportunity to enrage and confuse Sora so that he might further the Organization's goal. He refuses Sora's wish, eliciting a hot fury.
Saïx confronts Sora upon Sora's second visit to [[Twilight Town]], leaving him confused and frustrated. Saïx warns Sora that Axel has betrayed the Organization and is attempting to turn Sora into a [[Heartless]].


[[File:Xemnas' Thoughts 03 KHII.png|thumb|left|Saïx explains how the Organization intends to use the Heartless.]]
[[File:Xemnas' Thoughts 03 KHII.png|thumb|left|Saïx explains how the Organization intends to use the Heartless.]]
Bending Sora's anger to suit his own needs, Saïx convinces Sora to destroy more Heartless so that the hearts held within them are released by the Keyblade, so that they may flock to Xemnas's synthetic [[Kingdom Hearts]], which will be all the closer to completion because of it.
During the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless]], Saïx appears while Axel is telling Sora about the Organization's plans, forcing Axel to flee. Sora pleads with Saïx to take him to Kairi. Saïx refuses, and tells Sora to destroy more Heartless to continue building [[Kingdom Hearts]]. [[Maleficent]] appears, declaring Kingdom Hearts will belong to her. She summons [[Soldier]]s to attack, but Saïx has [[Dusk]]s destroy them. After the Nobodies overwhelm Maleficent, Saïx summons more Heartless and departs through a [[corridor of darkness]].


At that moment, [[Maleficent]] appears, declaring with much aplomb that Kingdom Hearts will belong to her. She summons more Heartless to attack Saïx, despite Sora's protests, but Saïx calmly summons several Nobodies to destroy the attacking Heartless. Maleficent then places herself between Sora and the Nobodies, telling him to devise a way to vanquish the Organization. Swarmed by Nobodies, she is overwhelmed and disappears, allowing Saïx to resume convincing Sora to release more hearts. Before he can finish his ploy, Sora, Donald, and Goofy are rescued by a portal of darkness that swallows them up (which was Maleficent's doing). Shortly afterwards, Saïx presents his findings on Sora's fate to the Organization, voicing that with Sora's newfound knowledge of the Organization's plans will only make the latter harder to control. His concerns were brushed off by Xigbar, who claims that it doesn't affect their goals since Sora will continue to destroy the Heartless to help those in need.  
In the [[Castle That Never Was]], Saïx watches over Kairi in her cell, telling her that she is "the fire that feeds Sora's anger". When [[Naminé]] rescues Kairi through a corridor of darkness, Saïx appears to prevent their escape. Riku, still cloaked and in the form of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], comes to Kairi's aid and attacks Saïx, who retreats through a corridor of darkness.


[[File:Kairi and Naminé 01 KHII.png|thumb|right|Saïx tells Kairi that she is responsible for Sora's anger and hate.]]
[[File:The Luna Diviner Saïx 02 KHII.png|thumb|right|Saïx summons his Claymore and prepares to fight Sora.]]
Saïx is seen again talking to Kairi in her cell in the Castle That Never Was. He tells her, much to her horror, that she is the "fire that feeds Sora's anger". When [[Naminé]] rescues Kairi through a portal of darkness and the two halves are stopped by Saïx during their escape. Riku, still cloaked and in the form of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], attacks him from behind. Saïx does a back flip in the air, and lands a few feet away. Riku slams him up against the wall, intending to finish him once and for all. However, Saïx opens up a portal behind him and sinks away into the wall with a smirk.
Saïx appears to Sora in the Hall of Empty Melodies. He tells Sora that Kairi no longer needs him as a "friend from the darkness" is with her. Saïx summons more Heartless for Sora to destroy before leaving. Saïx then appears to Xemnas, who is watching Kingdom Hearts come closer to completion, and asks if he can end the "charade," to which Xemnas agrees.


After Axel's demise, Saïx was present during the last meeting as he contradicts Luxord's statement on Axel gaining his [[Lea|existence]] back, berating Axel's sacrificial actions as he believed Axel died for nothing. Xemnas, while agreeing that Axel's actions were foolish, sees it as an opportunity for Roxas's possible revival.
Elsewhere in the castle, after [[Luxord]]'s defeat, Saïx awaits Sora, Donald, Goofy, Riku, and Kairi in the [[Addled Impasse]]. He calls Sora by Roxas's name and declares that the two of them will share the same fate before creating a shockwave that pushes Kairi and Riku back. Saïx confronts Sora, Donald, and Goofy, but is defeated. In his last moments, he reaches for Kingdom Hearts, asking it where his own [[heart]] is before fading away.
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Saïx again appears in the Castle That Never Was to Sora, who had managed to work his way through the Organization's floating fortress with the help of Donald, Goofy, Riku, and Kairi. He looks lovingly upon his Kingdom Hearts, his source of power. He tells Sora that Kairi no longer needs him and makes a cryptic remark about a "friend from the darkness." Sora is not deterred by Saïx's manipulative comments, but Saïx is not concerned. He tells Sora that the Organization's Kingdom Hearts is nearly done, pointing to the heart-shaped moon in the sky. He then enigmatically asks Sora if he can hear the euphoria of the countless hearts he has harvested. He summons more Heartless for Sora to destroy, but his attention is quickly turned to Maleficent, who has also infiltrated the castle along with [[Pete]]. He takes this in stride, wondering in an amused voice if the intrusions will ever end, and soon after vanishes to check on Kingdom Hearts.
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
[[File:Seven Lights, Thirteen Darknesses 02 KH3D.png|thumb|left|Saïx charges at Lea to prevent him from escaping with Sora.]]
Upon being reborn as [[Isa]], Saïx is taken by [[Braig]] and [[Young Xehanort]] to be made a part of the [[real Organization XIII]].{{storylink|Destiny}} Wanting to atone for his mistreatment of Axel and Roxas, Isa agrees to rejoin the group and becomes Saïx again to house a fragment of [[Master Xehanort]]'s heart.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts III}}<!--confirmed by the Ultimania--> While collecting five of the six near-perfected replicas left behind by Vexen in order to house the time traveling hearts of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]], [[Xemnas]], [[Young Xehanort]], [[Vanitas]], and [[Dark Riku]], Saix finds Vexen's records on the replica project and the forgotten prototype [[Xion|No. i]], sparking his memory of Xion. {{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind}}
 
When Xehanort's attempt to make Sora his final vessel ends in failure due to Lea's intervention, Saïx attacks [[Lea]], revealing his identity. After Donald and Goofy arrive, the real Organization XIII retreat to await the time to properly forge the [[χ-blade]].
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Saïx appears to Xemnas, who is watching Kingdom Hearts come closer to completion. He asks the Superior if he can end this "charade," and Xemnas grants him permission. Sora's part in their plan is done, he has given them every heart required, and he can now safely be killed. Saïx smiles savagely and remarks that he's waited so long to hear that.
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
[[File:The Plan 02 KHIIIRM.png|thumb|right|Saïx and Xigbar discuss with Master Xehanort how they'll achieve a total count of thirteen vessels.]]
{{Q|Got it memorized?|Saïx to Lea}}
After the replicas proved unable to hold time traveling hearts indefinitely, Saïx retreats to the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] with Master Xehanort and Xigbar. After confirming the status of the other members, Saïx suggests using Xion to take the thirteenth slot, deeming Vexen and [[Demyx]] "backups". In reality, Saïx had planned to have them act in his stead to undermine the organization's efforts and help Xion and Roxas, something he couldn't do being a main member; by suggesting Demyx and Vexen be backups, Saïx gave them the freedom to do so. He then leaves to recruit Vexen. {{storylink|Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind}}


[[File:The Luna Diviner Saïx 02 KHII.png|thumb|left|Saïx summons his Claymore and attacks Sora and his friends.]]
Saïx visits [[Even]] in Radiant Garden's central square and offers him the chance to atone for his past actions as [[Vexen]] through the [[replica]]s. [[Even]] accepts and returns to his Nobody form.{{storylink|Secret Report 7}} Together, Saïx and Vexen work secretly to provide replicas for "those who truly deserve them". {{Storylink|Secret Report 8}} Later meeting at the Keyblade Graveyard, Vexen updates Saïx on his progress with perfecting the replicas, telling him they will be able to become real people once they're given hearts.
Elsewhere in the castle, after [[Luxord]]'s defeat, Saïx awaits Sora, Donald, Goofy, Riku, and Kairi in a room with a direct view of Kingdom Hearts: Addled Impasse. He calls Sora by the name of "Roxas", saying only he could have made it this far, though Donald vehemently states that he is Sora. Saïx seems not to care, simply stating: "Different name, same fate." Then, summoning his claymore, he creates a potent shockwave with sheer strength alone. This power manages to push away Kairi and Riku back towards the entrance of the room. He then quickly erects a force field, separating them from the battle, yet doing no harm. With them taken care of, he confronts Sora, Donald, and Goofy for the final time. He finally lets his outer decorum slip away. Under the influence of the moon, he becomes savage and unrestrained, truly a model for his Berserker Nobodies.


However, despite the incredible power and abilities he drew from the moon of Kingdom Hearts, he is overcome. Defeated and mortally wounded, he limps away from Sora to the ledge overlooking the moon. With the last of his strength, he asks: "Why...Kingdom Hearts...Where is my heart?" With all his power gone, he now fades back into darkness. Sora watches with a brief look of pity and regret, then turns to rejoin Kairi and Riku.
[[File:Opposing Goals 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|At the Clock Tower, Saïx and Lea discuss their past with Subject X.]]
In [[Twilight Town]], Saïx meets with Lea on the Clock Tower. The two recount their original intent of rescuing [[Subject X]] before joining the Organization. Saïx tells Lea that Roxas is gone, just like Subject X, to which Lea declares that he will find a way to save all of his friends, including Saïx.
 
In the Keyblade Graveyard, Lea and Kairi pair up to fight Saïx and Xion. Sora soon joins them but Saïx overpowers them. As Saïx rushes towards Sora and Kairi, Lea steps in to defend them but is pushed back. Xemnas appears and condemns Lea for his traitorous actions. Saïx watches silently as Xemnas attacks and injures Lea as well as Xion before Roxas appears and comes to their rescue.
 
[[File:You Admit It 02 KHIII.png|thumb|right|Saïx reconciles with Lea and fades away in his arms.]]
Xemnas proceeds to kidnap Kairi and leaves the group to fight the berserk Saïx. Xion and Roxas aid Sora in battling Saïx as Lea is too injured to fight. When the battle concludes, Lea rushes over to Saïx. Saïx admits his feelings of jealousy towards Lea's friendships with Roxas and Xion and reconciles with Lea before fading away as Isa is restored to his original form.


===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
[[File:Seven Lights, Thirteen Darknesses 02 KH3D.png|thumb|right|The identity of Lea's attacker is revealed.]]
After his destruction, Saïx is revived as [[Isa]], then is transformed back into Saïx along with [[Xigbar]]. He is used by Young Xehanort to serve as one of the thirteen vessels for [[Master Xehanort]]'s heart. When Xehanort's attempt to make Sora his final vessel ends in failure due to Lea's intervention, Saïx attacks his former friend. As their weapons collide, his hood is blown off and his identity is revealed to Lea, shocking him. Wistfully recalling his former friendship with Isa, Lea knocks Saïx away to regroup with Riku and King Mickey. After Donald and Goofy arrive, Saïx and the rest of the [[real Organization XIII]] return to their own time periods to await the time to properly forge the χ-blade.
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===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]''===
Saïx appears as an enemy in the July 2018 {{khux|NEW XIII Event}}.
Saïx appears as an enemy in the July 2018 {{khux|NEW XIII Event}}.
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', Saïx appears in the 5 o'clock Stations in the [[Dive to the Heart]] sections of the {{ssb|Hollow Bastion}} stage.


==Design==
==Design==
Saïx wears a basic Organization black coat, along with the usual black gloves and boots. He has long blue hair vaguely reminiscent of Vexen's in style and length, though Saïx's is a bit wilder at the top. Most of his hair is tucked into his cloak, though a portion is not and falls over the back. As a vessel for Xehanort's heart, Saïx shares his pointed ears and amber eyes, as does his fellow vessel Xigbar. Saïx also wears stud earrings like Xaldin's. The X-shaped scar on Saïx's face is his most distinctive trait, with the vertex of this "X" lying between his eyes and extending from halfway up his forehead to just under his eyes. When Saïx enters his "Berserk" state, his eyes turn completely yellow, his scar becomes more jagged and a bit larger, and his hair becomes much messier.  
Saïx wears a basic Organization black coat, along with the usual black gloves and boots. He has long blue hair vaguely reminiscent of Vexen's in style and length, though Saïx's is a bit wilder at the top. Most of his hair is tucked into his cloak, though a portion is not and falls over the back. As a vessel for Xehanort's heart, Saïx shares his pointed ears and amber eyes, as does his fellow vessel Xigbar. Saïx also wears stud earrings like Xaldin's. The X-shaped scar on Saïx's face is his most distinctive trait, with the vertex of this "X" lying between his eyes and extending from halfway up his forehead to just under his eyes. When Saïx enters his "Berserk" state, his eyes turn completely yellow, his scar becomes more jagged and a bit larger, and his hair becomes spiky and unruly.  


Saïx's transformation under the moon's power is a possible reference to several things, including: the ancient belief that the moon caused madness, hence the term "lunatic"; the modern belief that the phases of the moon can affect a person's mood; the legend of the werewolf, humans who became savage beasts under the influence of a full moon; as well as the {{w|Berserker|berserker warriors}} of the Norse, who wore clothes made from bear skins as they went into battle in an insane fury and are the source of the modern term "berserk."
Saïx's transformation under the moon's power is a possible reference to several things, including the ancient belief that the moon caused madness, hence the term "lunatic"; the modern belief that the phases of the moon can affect a person's mood; the legend of the werewolf, humans who became savage beasts under the influence of a full moon; as well as the {{w|Berserker|berserker warriors}} of the Norse, who wore clothes made from bearskins as they went into battle in an insane fury and are the source of the modern term "berserk."


A slightly-modified copy of Saïx's body model is used for [[Young Xehanort]]'s in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', though it is likely that this is simply due to data recycling rather than any deeper significance.
A slightly-modified copy of Saïx's body model is used for [[Young Xehanort]]'s in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', though it is likely that this is simply due to data recycling rather than any deeper significance.
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==Personality==
==Personality==
{{Q|If I had a heart, this would be where I die of laughter.|Saïx}}  
{{Q|If I had a heart, this would be where I die of laughter.|Saïx}}  
Along with Xemnas, Saïx appears to be one of the most "Nobody-like" of the Organization. Despite claiming to remember what possessing a heart was like, he behaves mostly as a cold, emotionless, and efficient operative, even in the direst of situations. He is very aware of how emotions are unreal to them, unlike other members who imitate their emotions. However, in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', it seems he values his friendship with Axel from their time as humans, indicating that he believes that Nobodies cannot even try to genuinely show emotion or form a real friendship without having had one with another beforehand, thus having memories to fall back on. According to Axel, friendship between them weakened due to how Saïx changed too much after becoming a Nobody, leading to Axel's ignoring him for Roxas and Xion.{{storylink|Day 118: You Changed, Not Me}} Thus, Saïx has a colder demeanor towards Axel in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
Along with Xemnas, Saïx appears to be one of the most "Nobody-like" of the Organization. Despite claiming to remember what possessing a heart was like, he behaves mostly as a cold, emotionless, and efficient operative, even in the direst of situations. He is very aware of how emotions are unreal to them, unlike other members who imitate their emotions. However, in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', it seems he values his friendship with Axel from their time as humans, indicating that he believes that Nobodies cannot even try to genuinely show emotion or form a real friendship without having had one with another beforehand, thus having memories to fall back on. According to Axel, the friendship between them weakened due to how Saïx changed too much after becoming a Nobody, leading to Axel ignoring him for Roxas and Xion.<ref>'''''[[Secret Reports#Day_118:_You_Changed,_Not_Me|Secret Reports]]''''', '''Axel:''' "Talking to Roxas and Xion always brings back memories of my human life, back when I was a kid. It's a weird sensation. I ought to be able to share all this with Saïx, but I just don't feel like it anymore. It's strange, but I'm content with just missing what's gone. I'm not the one who changed. You did."</ref>Thus, Saïx has a colder demeanor towards Axel in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
 
Saïx would later admit that his cold treatment of Axel was due to him being jealous of Axel's friendship with Roxas and Xion after Axel seemingly forgot about him and their goal of finding the girl; though Saïx would later admit that he knew better and that his old friend would never forget nor abandon him.


The only thing Saïx seems to "care" about is acquiring a heart and, by extension, Kingdom Hearts. More than any other member of the Organization, Saïx is portrayed the most dedicated to their goal, repeatedly stating his desire to "truly, finally exist". Even his last words were to Kingdom Hearts, sadly asking for his heart. Though this doesn't make him blind to Xemnas's plans to use Kingdom Hearts for more power, as he had originally plotted with Axel to overthrow Xemnas to regain their hearts. Saïx can also be quite cruel, claiming to know very well how to injure a heart. He had a keen insight into manipulating others, such as when he toyed with Sora's emotions by having him beg to see Kairi, only to refuse his request. He also sent the "useless" members to Castle Oblivion under the guise of Xemnas's orders to clear the way for his and Axel's plans, moving up the ranks while eliminating any competition or rebellion.
The only thing Saïx seems to "care" about is acquiring a heart and, by extension, Kingdom Hearts. More than any other member of the Organization, Saïx is portrayed the most dedicated to their goal, repeatedly stating his desire to "truly, finally exist". Even his last words were to Kingdom Hearts, sadly asking for his heart. Though this doesn't make him blind to Xemnas's plans to use Kingdom Hearts for more power, as he had originally plotted with Axel to overthrow Xemnas to regain their hearts. Saïx can also be quite cruel, claiming to know very well how to injure a heart. He had a keen insight into manipulating others, such as when he toyed with Sora's emotions by having him beg to see Kairi, only to refuse his request. He also sent the "useless" members to Castle Oblivion under the guise of Xemnas's orders to clear the way for his and Axel's plans, moving up the ranks while eliminating any competition or rebellion.


However, his usual calm exterior belies a more savage nature. In his final confrontation with Sora under the heart-shaped moon of Kingdom Hearts, he becomes a berserk force of destruction. Unlike his calm and reserved manner, in battle, he roars, shouts, and attacks relentlessly with no sense of self-control and portrays a psychotic behavior under the influence of Kingdom Hearts.
However, his usual calm exterior belies a more savage nature. In his final confrontation with Sora under the heart-shaped moon of Kingdom Hearts, he becomes a berserk force of destruction. Unlike his calm and reserved manner, in battle, he roars, shouts, and attacks relentlessly with no sense of self-control and portrays a psychotic behavior under the influence of Kingdom Hearts.
''Kingdom Hearts III'' has Saïx show a more sympathetic and remorseful side. Seeking redemption and forgiveness for his treatment of Roxas and Xion and a desire to rekindle his friendship with Axel, Saïx infiltrates the real Organization and ensures the guardians of light are given access to the replicas to save the two. He eventually becomes friends with Roxas and Xion after he returned to his human self. Saix is also good at being subtle, trying to jog Xion's memories by using the names of her friends [[Axel]] and [[Roxas]] without drawing Xemnas's suspicion.


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
[[File:Saïx (Berserk) KHII.png|thumb|right|200px|Saïx in his berserk state.]]
[[File:Saïx (Berserk) KHIII.png|thumb|200px|Saïx in his berserk state.]]
{{Main|Game:Saïx}}
{{Main|Game:Saïx}}
Saïx is a powerful member of Organization XIII, and a capable fighter. Although he appears calm and collected throughout when speaking, in battle he becomes a wild, dangerous opponent. He uses brute strength and his large Claymore to attack, but his true danger is his "Berserk" form, which uses the power of the moon. A "Berserk" gauge in the top of the screen measures how close he is to becoming berserk. When it fills, Saïx's Lunatic Claymore shifts shape and produces a white aura which serves as extra blades. Saïx himself grows bestial, with glowing eyes, manic hair, and bared fangs. Saïx's strength and speed increase greatly, and he will rapidly slam his Claymore into the ground, producing shockwaves. When he swings or throws the Claymore, it will leave a wake of blue flames.
Saïx is a powerful member of Organization XIII and a capable fighter. Although he appears calm and collected throughout when speaking, in battle he becomes a wild, dangerous opponent. He uses brute strength and his large Claymore to attack, but his true danger is his "Berserk" form, which uses the power of the moon. As proof of his power, in ''Kingdom Hearts III'', Saïx was capable of overpowering Sora and Kairi while in his Berserk form and would have easily finished both, including Lea and the renegade Xion if Roxas hadn't come to aid them in the confrontation. A "Berserk" gauge at the top of the screen measures how close he is to becoming berserk. When it fills, Saïx's Lunatic Claymore shifts shape and produces a white aura that serves as extra blades. Saïx himself grows bestial, with glowing eyes, manic hair, and bared fangs. Saïx's strength and speed increase greatly, and he will rapidly slam his Claymore into the ground, producing shockwaves. When he swings or throws the Claymore, it will leave a wake of blue flames.


However, Sora can pick up any of the Claymores that Saïx releases, allowing him to use Reaction Commands that will knock Saïx out of his berserk state, as well as inflicting significant damage. When knocked out of his berserk state, Saïx will spend most of his time with his arms stretched towards the moon, absorbing its power.
However, Sora can pick up any of the Claymores that Saïx releases, allowing him to use Reaction Commands that will knock Saïx out of his berserk state, as well as inflicting significant damage. When knocked out of his berserk state, Saïx will spend most of his time with his arms stretched towards the moon, absorbing its power.
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In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Saïx's Limit Break is also called {{c|Berserk|Limit Break}}.  During Berserk, Saïx enters a berserk stage; he rushes across the field and causes shockwaves. This intensifies during the Final Limit.
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Saïx's Limit Break is also called {{c|Berserk|Limit Break}}.  During Berserk, Saïx enters a berserk stage; he rushes across the field and causes shockwaves. This intensifies during the Final Limit.
In '' Kingdom Hearts III'', Saix is shown to draw upon the limited moonlight at dusk. He also has access to a secondary "Berserk" guage, allowing him to create four additional claymores to attack with; he can use them as shields or a supply of makeshift projectiles.


===Weapon===
===Weapon===
Saïx wields a massive blade known as a '''[[Weapons of Organization XIII#Saïx's Claymore|Claymore]]'''. His signature Claymore is known as '''[[Lunatic]]'''. Despite many dissimilarities to real claymores, Saïx does use a very large, two-handed bladed weapon. His Claymore is decorated with many additives that resemble the Nobody logo, in blues and yellows. When in normal form, Saïx attacks with powerful slashes and combos with the bladed edges.
Saïx wields a massive blade known as a '''{{c|Claymore|weapon}}'''. His signature Claymore is known as '''[[Lunatic]]'''. Despite many dissimilarities to real claymores, Saïx does use a very large, two-handed bladed weapon. His Claymore is decorated with many additives that resemble the Nobody logo, in blues and yellows. When in normal form, Saïx attacks with powerful slashes and combos with the bladed edges.


Although it seems to be a completely different weapon, the Cursed Hammer of the Berserker Nobodies is used in much the same way, and even has the same Reaction Command.
Although it seems to be a completely different weapon, the Cursed Hammer of the Berserker Nobodies is used in much the same way and even has the same Reaction Command.


The names of Saïx's various claymores are all references to astronomy or astrology (especially the moon), with the exceptions of Crocea Mors (Latin for "yellow death") in the Japanese version, which is the purported name of Julius Caesar's sword; and Just Desserts, his joke weapon.
The names of Saïx's various claymores are all references to astronomy or astrology (especially the moon), with the exceptions of [[Dichotomy]]'s Japanese name, Crocea Mors (Latin for "yellow death"), which is the purported name of Julius Caesar's sword; and Just Desserts, his joke weapon.


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File:Lunatic KHD.png|Saïx's signature Claymore, the Lunatic.
File:Lunatic KHIII.png|Saïx's signature Claymore, the [[Lunatic]].
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Saïx

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Japanese サイクス
Rōmaji Saikusu

Type Organization XIII
Title Number VII,
The Luna Diviner
Orig. name Isa
Attribute Moon (月 Tsuki?)
Weapon Claymore (Lunatic)
Limit Berserk
Voice actors (Ja:) Ginpei Sato
(En:) Kirk Thornton
Games Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
Kingdom Hearts III
Saïx

Kingdom Hearts II
First entry
Organization XIII's Number VII.
Nobodies like him may look like they respond emotionally, but this is, in fact, a ruse. Nobodies have no hearts.

Second entry
Organization XIII's Number VII.
He was in pursuit of the renegade Axel, but for some reason seemed more concerned about Sora's well-being.
Saïx has no heart, but knows all too well how to injure one. No doubt his poise belies a more savage nature. He also insinuated he knew something about Riku.

Third entry
Organization XIII's Number VII.
Saïx relentlessly chased the renegade Axel. It was also he who caught Kairi after she eluded Axel and threw her into the castle dungeon.
If Saïx sees something he can use, he will—and without a second thought.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Opening
No. VII SAÏX
Second in command who longs for the heart he does not have. Only the moon breaks his icy calm.
Weapon: Claymore

Enemy File
The Organization's No. VII. Usually cool and calm, he turns into a berserker when he grips his giant blade in combat.
Dodge his attacks as you watch for a rare opening. After taking damage, he will revert to his normal self, making him more susceptible to attack. Finish him quickly.

HD 1.5 ReMIX
A member of Organization XIII. As Xemnas's right-hand man, he is charged with giving orders to other members. He and Axel, an old acquaintance, are plotting something.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
One of Organization XIII's members.
He expired after an epic clash with Sora. In his human years, he was named Isa and was Lea's close friend.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
Album
KINGDOM HEARTS II (2005)
The 7th member of Organization XIII. His poise belies a more savage nature.

Boss
This boss is a double threat! The counts above this Luna Diviner get smaller with every Medal you use AND as you attack.
Kingdom Hearts III
A member of the real Organization XIII.

He and Axel were good friends in the old days before they first became Nobodies. Despite his destruction at Sora's hands, Saïx has returned.
"True, we don't have hearts, but we remember what it was like. That's what makes us special."
—Saïx to Donald

Saïx, the Luna Diviner (月に舞う魔人 Tsuki ni Mau Majin?, lit. Demoniac Dancing in the Moon), is the Nobody of Isa, Rank VII within the original Organization XIII and a member of the real Organization XIII. He derives power from the moon and uses this power to enter a berserk rage where he mercilessly attacks opponents with his massive claymore. He commands the Berserker Nobodies.

In the original Organization, Saïx serves as the second-in-command to Xemnas. Fittingly, Saïx is the second-to-last member of the first Organization to fall. Along with all other original Organization members in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Saïx is a playable character in Mission Mode.

Story[edit]

Before Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

Saïx joins the Organization with Axel, believing that Xemnas would know what happened to their friend Subject X. To this end, Saïx works to get as close to Xemnas as possible while Axel secretly assists him to further their goal.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

"Which would you rather suffer the loss of? Some make-believe friendship? Or a real one?"
—Saïx to Axel

Saïx assigns missions to the other Organization members. Along with Xemnas, Xigbar and Vexen, he also oversees the Replica Program. When Roxas is brought into the Organization as its thirteenth member, Saïx suggests he keep a diary.[1]

After Sora defeats Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, Saïx sends Marluxia, Larxene, Vexen, Lexaeus, Zexion, and Axel to Castle Oblivion, intending for Axel to eliminate the members who planned to betray the Organization.

Saïx asks whether Axel prefers his friendship with Roxas and Xion to their own.

Over time, Roxas and Xion's friendship with Axel creates tension between Saïx and Axel. Saïx grows frustrated with Xion's declining performance as she struggles to wield the Keyblade, as well as with Axel's attachment to her.

With Roxas getting weaker from Xion sapping his strength, Saïx plans for them to fight to the death, as the Organization only needs one Keyblade wielder. He sends them separately to Halloween Town, secretly causing both to see the other as an Orcus. However, Axel intervenes and snaps them out of the spell.

When Roxas leaves the Organization, Saïx attempts to stop him, but is defeated.

After Xion's demise, Xemnas orders Saïx to retrieve Roxas.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

Saïx leaves after successfully confusing and frustrating Sora.

Saïx appears with the rest of the surviving Organization members to taunt Sora at Hollow Bastion. When the Organization discusses their plans for Sora, Saïx expresses his doubts on Sora's usefulness and states that those who have lost their "true purpose" will inevitably destroy themselves.

Saïx later manages to track Axel down and take Kairi from him as a hostage for the Organization.

Saïx confronts Sora upon Sora's second visit to Twilight Town, leaving him confused and frustrated. Saïx warns Sora that Axel has betrayed the Organization and is attempting to turn Sora into a Heartless.

Saïx explains how the Organization intends to use the Heartless.

During the Battle of the 1000 Heartless, Saïx appears while Axel is telling Sora about the Organization's plans, forcing Axel to flee. Sora pleads with Saïx to take him to Kairi. Saïx refuses, and tells Sora to destroy more Heartless to continue building Kingdom Hearts. Maleficent appears, declaring Kingdom Hearts will belong to her. She summons Soldiers to attack, but Saïx has Dusks destroy them. After the Nobodies overwhelm Maleficent, Saïx summons more Heartless and departs through a corridor of darkness.

In the Castle That Never Was, Saïx watches over Kairi in her cell, telling her that she is "the fire that feeds Sora's anger". When Naminé rescues Kairi through a corridor of darkness, Saïx appears to prevent their escape. Riku, still cloaked and in the form of Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, comes to Kairi's aid and attacks Saïx, who retreats through a corridor of darkness.

Saïx summons his Claymore and prepares to fight Sora.

Saïx appears to Sora in the Hall of Empty Melodies. He tells Sora that Kairi no longer needs him as a "friend from the darkness" is with her. Saïx summons more Heartless for Sora to destroy before leaving. Saïx then appears to Xemnas, who is watching Kingdom Hearts come closer to completion, and asks if he can end the "charade," to which Xemnas agrees.

Elsewhere in the castle, after Luxord's defeat, Saïx awaits Sora, Donald, Goofy, Riku, and Kairi in the Addled Impasse. He calls Sora by Roxas's name and declares that the two of them will share the same fate before creating a shockwave that pushes Kairi and Riku back. Saïx confronts Sora, Donald, and Goofy, but is defeated. In his last moments, he reaches for Kingdom Hearts, asking it where his own heart is before fading away.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

Saïx charges at Lea to prevent him from escaping with Sora.

Upon being reborn as Isa, Saïx is taken by Braig and Young Xehanort to be made a part of the real Organization XIII. Destiny Wanting to atone for his mistreatment of Axel and Roxas, Isa agrees to rejoin the group and becomes Saïx again to house a fragment of Master Xehanort's heart. Kingdom Hearts III While collecting five of the six near-perfected replicas left behind by Vexen in order to house the time traveling hearts of Ansem, Xemnas, Young Xehanort, Vanitas, and Dark Riku, Saix finds Vexen's records on the replica project and the forgotten prototype No. i, sparking his memory of Xion. Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

When Xehanort's attempt to make Sora his final vessel ends in failure due to Lea's intervention, Saïx attacks Lea, revealing his identity. After Donald and Goofy arrive, the real Organization XIII retreat to await the time to properly forge the χ-blade.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

Saïx and Xigbar discuss with Master Xehanort how they'll achieve a total count of thirteen vessels.
"Got it memorized?"
—Saïx to Lea

After the replicas proved unable to hold time traveling hearts indefinitely, Saïx retreats to the Keyblade Graveyard with Master Xehanort and Xigbar. After confirming the status of the other members, Saïx suggests using Xion to take the thirteenth slot, deeming Vexen and Demyx "backups". In reality, Saïx had planned to have them act in his stead to undermine the organization's efforts and help Xion and Roxas, something he couldn't do being a main member; by suggesting Demyx and Vexen be backups, Saïx gave them the freedom to do so. He then leaves to recruit Vexen. Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

Saïx visits Even in Radiant Garden's central square and offers him the chance to atone for his past actions as Vexen through the replicas. Even accepts and returns to his Nobody form. Secret Report 7 Together, Saïx and Vexen work secretly to provide replicas for "those who truly deserve them". Secret Report 8 Later meeting at the Keyblade Graveyard, Vexen updates Saïx on his progress with perfecting the replicas, telling him they will be able to become real people once they're given hearts.

At the Clock Tower, Saïx and Lea discuss their past with Subject X.

In Twilight Town, Saïx meets with Lea on the Clock Tower. The two recount their original intent of rescuing Subject X before joining the Organization. Saïx tells Lea that Roxas is gone, just like Subject X, to which Lea declares that he will find a way to save all of his friends, including Saïx.

In the Keyblade Graveyard, Lea and Kairi pair up to fight Saïx and Xion. Sora soon joins them but Saïx overpowers them. As Saïx rushes towards Sora and Kairi, Lea steps in to defend them but is pushed back. Xemnas appears and condemns Lea for his traitorous actions. Saïx watches silently as Xemnas attacks and injures Lea as well as Xion before Roxas appears and comes to their rescue.

Saïx reconciles with Lea and fades away in his arms.

Xemnas proceeds to kidnap Kairi and leaves the group to fight the berserk Saïx. Xion and Roxas aid Sora in battling Saïx as Lea is too injured to fight. When the battle concludes, Lea rushes over to Saïx. Saïx admits his feelings of jealousy towards Lea's friendships with Roxas and Xion and reconciles with Lea before fading away as Isa is restored to his original form.

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross][edit]

Saïx appears as an enemy in the July 2018 NEW XIII Event.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Saïx appears in the 5 o'clock Stations in the Dive to the Heart sections of the Hollow Bastion stage.

Design[edit]

Saïx wears a basic Organization black coat, along with the usual black gloves and boots. He has long blue hair vaguely reminiscent of Vexen's in style and length, though Saïx's is a bit wilder at the top. Most of his hair is tucked into his cloak, though a portion is not and falls over the back. As a vessel for Xehanort's heart, Saïx shares his pointed ears and amber eyes, as does his fellow vessel Xigbar. Saïx also wears stud earrings like Xaldin's. The X-shaped scar on Saïx's face is his most distinctive trait, with the vertex of this "X" lying between his eyes and extending from halfway up his forehead to just under his eyes. When Saïx enters his "Berserk" state, his eyes turn completely yellow, his scar becomes more jagged and a bit larger, and his hair becomes spiky and unruly.

Saïx's transformation under the moon's power is a possible reference to several things, including the ancient belief that the moon caused madness, hence the term "lunatic"; the modern belief that the phases of the moon can affect a person's mood; the legend of the werewolf, humans who became savage beasts under the influence of a full moon; as well as the berserker warriors of the Norse, who wore clothes made from bearskins as they went into battle in an insane fury and are the source of the modern term "berserk."

A slightly-modified copy of Saïx's body model is used for Young Xehanort's in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, though it is likely that this is simply due to data recycling rather than any deeper significance.

Personality[edit]

"If I had a heart, this would be where I die of laughter."
—Saïx

Along with Xemnas, Saïx appears to be one of the most "Nobody-like" of the Organization. Despite claiming to remember what possessing a heart was like, he behaves mostly as a cold, emotionless, and efficient operative, even in the direst of situations. He is very aware of how emotions are unreal to them, unlike other members who imitate their emotions. However, in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, it seems he values his friendship with Axel from their time as humans, indicating that he believes that Nobodies cannot even try to genuinely show emotion or form a real friendship without having had one with another beforehand, thus having memories to fall back on. According to Axel, the friendship between them weakened due to how Saïx changed too much after becoming a Nobody, leading to Axel ignoring him for Roxas and Xion.[2]Thus, Saïx has a colder demeanor towards Axel in Kingdom Hearts II.

Saïx would later admit that his cold treatment of Axel was due to him being jealous of Axel's friendship with Roxas and Xion after Axel seemingly forgot about him and their goal of finding the girl; though Saïx would later admit that he knew better and that his old friend would never forget nor abandon him.

The only thing Saïx seems to "care" about is acquiring a heart and, by extension, Kingdom Hearts. More than any other member of the Organization, Saïx is portrayed the most dedicated to their goal, repeatedly stating his desire to "truly, finally exist". Even his last words were to Kingdom Hearts, sadly asking for his heart. Though this doesn't make him blind to Xemnas's plans to use Kingdom Hearts for more power, as he had originally plotted with Axel to overthrow Xemnas to regain their hearts. Saïx can also be quite cruel, claiming to know very well how to injure a heart. He had a keen insight into manipulating others, such as when he toyed with Sora's emotions by having him beg to see Kairi, only to refuse his request. He also sent the "useless" members to Castle Oblivion under the guise of Xemnas's orders to clear the way for his and Axel's plans, moving up the ranks while eliminating any competition or rebellion.

However, his usual calm exterior belies a more savage nature. In his final confrontation with Sora under the heart-shaped moon of Kingdom Hearts, he becomes a berserk force of destruction. Unlike his calm and reserved manner, in battle, he roars, shouts, and attacks relentlessly with no sense of self-control and portrays a psychotic behavior under the influence of Kingdom Hearts.

Kingdom Hearts III has Saïx show a more sympathetic and remorseful side. Seeking redemption and forgiveness for his treatment of Roxas and Xion and a desire to rekindle his friendship with Axel, Saïx infiltrates the real Organization and ensures the guardians of light are given access to the replicas to save the two. He eventually becomes friends with Roxas and Xion after he returned to his human self. Saix is also good at being subtle, trying to jog Xion's memories by using the names of her friends Axel and Roxas without drawing Xemnas's suspicion.

Abilities[edit]

Saïx (Berserk)
Saïx in his berserk state.
Main article: Game:Saïx

Saïx is a powerful member of Organization XIII and a capable fighter. Although he appears calm and collected throughout when speaking, in battle he becomes a wild, dangerous opponent. He uses brute strength and his large Claymore to attack, but his true danger is his "Berserk" form, which uses the power of the moon. As proof of his power, in Kingdom Hearts III, Saïx was capable of overpowering Sora and Kairi while in his Berserk form and would have easily finished both, including Lea and the renegade Xion if Roxas hadn't come to aid them in the confrontation. A "Berserk" gauge at the top of the screen measures how close he is to becoming berserk. When it fills, Saïx's Lunatic Claymore shifts shape and produces a white aura that serves as extra blades. Saïx himself grows bestial, with glowing eyes, manic hair, and bared fangs. Saïx's strength and speed increase greatly, and he will rapidly slam his Claymore into the ground, producing shockwaves. When he swings or throws the Claymore, it will leave a wake of blue flames.

However, Sora can pick up any of the Claymores that Saïx releases, allowing him to use Reaction Commands that will knock Saïx out of his berserk state, as well as inflicting significant damage. When knocked out of his berserk state, Saïx will spend most of his time with his arms stretched towards the moon, absorbing its power.

The Nobodies under his command, the Berserkers, follow his attack style, using brute strength and a large weapon, but share the same weakness as Saïx.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Saïx's Limit Break is also called Berserk. During Berserk, Saïx enters a berserk stage; he rushes across the field and causes shockwaves. This intensifies during the Final Limit.

In Kingdom Hearts III, Saix is shown to draw upon the limited moonlight at dusk. He also has access to a secondary "Berserk" guage, allowing him to create four additional claymores to attack with; he can use them as shields or a supply of makeshift projectiles.

Weapon[edit]

Saïx wields a massive blade known as a Claymore. His signature Claymore is known as Lunatic. Despite many dissimilarities to real claymores, Saïx does use a very large, two-handed bladed weapon. His Claymore is decorated with many additives that resemble the Nobody logo, in blues and yellows. When in normal form, Saïx attacks with powerful slashes and combos with the bladed edges.

Although it seems to be a completely different weapon, the Cursed Hammer of the Berserker Nobodies is used in much the same way and even has the same Reaction Command.

The names of Saïx's various claymores are all references to astronomy or astrology (especially the moon), with the exceptions of Dichotomy's Japanese name, Crocea Mors (Latin for "yellow death"), which is the purported name of Julius Caesar's sword; and Just Desserts, his joke weapon.

  • Saïx's signature Claymore, the Lunatic.

    Saïx's signature Claymore, the Lunatic.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Day 7: Entry 1, Roxas: "It's been a week since I got here. Saïx told me to keep a diary, but he said nobody would check it. What am I supposed to write about?"
  2. ^ Secret Reports, Axel: "Talking to Roxas and Xion always brings back memories of my human life, back when I was a kid. It's a weird sensation. I ought to be able to share all this with Saïx, but I just don't feel like it anymore. It's strange, but I'm content with just missing what's gone. I'm not the one who changed. You did."
Saïx's Claymores
New Moon | Werewolf | Artemis | Luminary | Selene | Moonrise | Astrologia | Crater | Lunar Phase | Crescent | Gibbous | Berserker | Twilight
Queen of the Night | Balsamic Moon | Orbit | Light Year | King of the Night | Moonset | Horoscope | Dichotomy | Lunatic | Just Desserts | Bunnymoon
Nobodies
Organization XIII
I. Xemnas | II. Xigbar | III. Xaldin | IV. Vexen | V. Lexaeus | VI. Zexion | VII. Saïx | VIII. Axel | IX. Demyx | X. Luxord | XI. Marluxia | XII. Larxene | XIII. Roxas
Enemy Nobodies
Sorcerer - Sniper - Dragoon - Berserker - Assassin - Dancer - Gambler - Reaper - Ninja - Samurai
Dusk - Creeper - Specter - Twilight Thorn - Fake Vivi
Special Nobodies
Naminé - Absent Silhouettes - Organization XIII's Replica Data - Anti-Saïx - Data-Roxas - Data-Naminé
Party
Playable characters
Sora | Riku | Roxas | Mickey Mouse | Data-Sora | Terra | Ventus | Aqua | Lingering Will | Kairi | Player | Xehanort
Mission Mode
Xemnas | Xigbar | Xaldin | Vexen | Lexaeus | Zexion | Saïx | Axel | Demyx | Luxord | Marluxia | Larxene | Xion | Donald Duck | Goofy
Party members
Donald Duck | Goofy | Tarzan | Aladdin | Ariel | Jack Skellington | Peter Pan | Beast | Pluto | Mickey Mouse | Mulan | Auron | Jack Sparrow | Simba | Tron | Riku | Xigbar | Xaldin | Vexen | Lexaeus | Zexion | Axel | Demyx | Luxord | Marluxia | Larxene | Xion
Hercules | Cloud | Terra | Ventus | Aqua | Prince Phillip | Zack | Experiment 626 | Woody | Buzz Lightyear | Rapunzel | Eugene Fitzherbert | Sulley | Mike Wazowski | Marshmallow | Baymax | Eraqus | Hermod | Bragi | Urd | Vor
Dream Eaters
Joint struggle characters
Mickey Mouse | Riku | Aqua | Ventus | Lea | Kairi | Roxas | Xion | Sora
Assistants
Riku | Squall Leonhart | Cogsworth | Megara | Philoctetes | Pegasus | Queen Minnie | Captain Pete | Yuffie | Tifa | Cloud | Hercules | Mickey Mouse | Axel | Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather
Escort characters
Winnie the Pooh | Lumière | Mrs. Potts | Megara | Queen Minnie | Abu | Timon | Pumbaa | Tigger | Roo | Piglet | Eeyore | Cinderella | Jaq | Snow White | Boo
Summons
Simba | Genie | Dumbo | Bambi | Tinker Bell | Mushu | Cloud | Chicken Little | Stitch | Peter Pan | Meow Wow | Wreck-It Ralph | Ariel
D-Links
Terra | Ventus | Aqua | Cinderella | Snow White | Maleficent | Mickey Mouse | Zack | Experiment 626 | Peter Pan | Donald Duck | Goofy | Pete | Vanitas
Kingdom Hearts II
Characters
Party members
Roxas - Sora - Donald Duck - Goofy
Fa Mulan - Beast - Auron - Jack Sparrow - Aladdin - Jack Skellington - Simba - Tron - Riku
Summons
Chicken Little - Genie - Stitch - Peter Pan
Antagonists
Organization XIII
Xemnas - Xigbar - Xaldin - Saïx - Axel - Demyx - Luxord
Villains
Maleficent - Pete - Hades - Ursula - Hector Barbossa - Jafar - Oogie Boogie - Scar
Shan-Yu - Master Control Program - Sark
Non-playable characters
Abu - Aerith - Ansem the Wise - Ariel - Ariel's Sisters - Auron - Bathtub - Belle - Biggs - Captain Pete - Carpet - Cave of Wonders Guardian - Cerberus - Chien Po, Ling, and Yao - Chip - Chip and Dale - Christmas Elves - Cid - Clara Cluck - Clarabelle Cow - Cloud - Cogsworth - Daisy Duck - Dark Figure - Dr. Finkelstein - Eeyore - Elizabeth Swann - Enchanted Brooms - Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather - Flotsam and Jetsam - Flounder - Fuu - Gopher - Gullwings - Hayabusa - Hayner - Hercules - Horace Horsecollar - Hostile Program - Huey, Dewey, and Louie - Hydra - Iago - Jasmine - Jessie - Jiminy Cricket - Kairi - Kanga - King Triton - Li Shang - Lock, Shock, and Barrel - Lumière - Maleficent's Raven - Megara - Merlin - Mickey Mouse - Minnie Mouse - Moogles - Mrs. Potts - Mufasa - Mushu - Nala - Naminé - Olette - Owl - Pain and Panic - Pegasus - Pence - Philoctetes - Piglet - Pluto - Prince Eric - Pumbaa - Rabbit - Rafiki - Rai - Reindeer - Rock Titan - Roo - Sally - Santa Claus - Scrooge McDuck - Sebastian - Seifer - Selphie - Sephiroth - Setzer - Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed - Simba and Nala's cub - Squall Leonhart - Terra-Xehanort - The Emperor - The Experiment - The Ghost of Scar - The Mayor - The Peddler - Tifa - Tigger - Timon - Tinker Bell - Undead Pirates - Vivi - Wallace - Wantz - Wardrobe - William Turner - Winnie the Pooh - Wedge - Yen Sid - Yuffie - Zero
Locations
Worlds
Twilight Town - Destiny Islands - Hollow Bastion/Radiant Garden - The Land of Dragons - Beast's Castle - 100 Acre Wood - Olympus Coliseum - Disney Castle - Timeless River - Atlantica - Port Royal - Agrabah - Halloween Town - Pride Lands - Space Paranoids - The World That Never Was - End of Sea
Places
The Other Twilight Town - Dive to the Heart - Mysterious Tower - Kingdom Hearts
Terms
Cornerstone of Light - Drive Form - Gate - Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee - Kairi's Letter - Keyblade - Kingdom Hearts Encoder - Organization XIII - Princesses of Heart - Reaction Command - Secret Ansem Report - Sidecar Glider - Skateboard - The End - Twilight Town Disciplinary Committee
Music
Kingdom Hearts II Original Soundtrack - Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete - Sanctuary
Archives
Accessories - Artwork - Bosses - Enemies - Items - Keyblades - Other Weapons - Songs - Removed content
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Characters
Party members
Roxas - Axel - Demyx - Larxene - Lexaeus - Luxord - Marluxia - Saïx - Vexen - Xaldin - Xemnas - Xigbar - Xion - Zexion
Secret characters
Donald Duck - Goofy - King Mickey - Riku - Sora
Non-playable characters
Abu - Aladdin - Ansem the Wise - Beast - Belle - Captain Hook - Card Soldiers - Carpet - Cave of Wonders Guardian - Cheshire Cat - Cogsworth - Dark Figure - Doorknob - Dr. Finkelstein - Genie - Hayner - Hercules - Jack Skellington - Jasmine - Kairi - Lock, Shock, and Barrel - Lumière - Moogle - Mr. Smee - Naminé - Olette - Pence - Pete - Philoctetes - Queen of Hearts - Tinker Bell - White Rabbit - Zero
Locations
Worlds
Agrabah - Beast's Castle - Castle Oblivion - Destiny Islands - Halloween Town - Neverland - Olympus Coliseum - The World That Never Was - Twilight Town - Wonderland
Places
The Other Twilight Town
Terms
Heart - Heartless - Keyblade - Kingdom Hearts - Mission Mode - Nobody - Organization XIII - Organization XIII Device - Replica - Replica Program - Roxas's Diary - Sea-salt ice cream - The End
Music
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack - Sanctuary
Archives
Rings - Artwork - Bosses - Enemies - Keyblades - Other Weapons - Removed content
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Characters
Party members
Sora - Riku
Dream Eater Spirits
Meow Wow - Tama Sheep - Yoggy Ram - Komory Bat - Pricklemane - Hebby Repp - Sir Kyroo - Toximander - Fin Fatale - Tatsu Steed - Necho Cat - Thunderaffe - Kooma Panda - Pegaslick - Iceguin Ace - Peepsta Hoo - Escarglow - KO Kabuto - Wheeflower - Ghostabocky - Zolephant - Juggle Pup - Halbird - Staggerceps - Fishboné - Flowbermeow - Cyber Yog - Chef Kyroo - Lord Kyroo - Tatsu Blaze - Electricorn - Woeflower - Jestabocky - Eaglider - Me Me Bunny - Drill Sye - Tyranto Rex - Majik Lapin - Cera Terror - Skelterwild - Ducky Goose - Aura Lion - Ryu Dragon - Drak Quack - Keeba Tiger - Meowjesty - Sudo Neku - Frootz Cat - Ursa Circus - Kab Kannon - R & R Seal
Antagonists
Real Organization XIII (Seekers of Darkness)
Master Xehanort - Young Xehanort - Terra-Xehanort - Ansem - Xemnas - Vanitas - Xigbar - Saïx - Luxord - Marluxia - Larxene - Dark Riku
Villains
Maleficent - Pete - Ursula
Claude Frollo - CLU - Rinzler - Beagle Boys
Non-playable characters
Aeleus - Ansem the Wise - Anti Black Coat - Aqua - Axel - Black Guard - Blue Fairy - Braig - Chernabog - Daisukenojo Bito - Dark Figure - Dilan - Donald Duck - Enchanted Brooms - Esmeralda - Even - Geppetto - Goofy - Ienzo - Jiminy Cricket - Joshua - Julius - Kairi - Kevin Flynn - Lea - Maleficent's Raven - Mickey Mouse - Minnie Mouse - Monstro - Moogle - Naminé - Neku Sakuraba - Phoebus - Pinocchio - Pluto - Quasimodo - Quorra - Rhyme - Roxas - Sam Flynn - Shiki - Terra - Ventus - Victor, Hugo, and Laverne - Xion - Yen Sid
Locations
Worlds
Traverse Town - La Cité des Cloches - The Grid - Prankster's Paradise - Country of the Musketeers - Symphony of Sorcery - The World That Never Was
Destiny Islands - Mysterious Tower - Disney Castle - Radiant Garden - Dive to the Heart
Places
Sleeping Worlds
Terms
Another Guardian of Light - Dream Eater - Glossary - Keyblade War - Mark of Mastery exam - Real Organization XIII - Sleeping Keyhole - Sleeping Worlds - The End
Gameplay terms
Ability Link - AR Card - Deck Commands - Dive Mode - Drop System - Flick Rush - Flowmotion - Forecast - Link System - Reality Shift - Spirit
Music
Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance Original Soundtrack - Simple and Clean - Sanctuary
Archives
Artwork - Bosses - Enemies - Keyblades - Removed content
Kingdom Hearts III
Characters
Party members
Sora - Donald Duck - Goofy - Riku - Aqua
Hercules - Woody - Buzz Lightyear - Rapunzel - Eugene Fitzherbert - James P. Sullivan - Mike Wazowski - Marshmallow - Jack Sparrow - Baymax
Mickey Mouse - Kairi - Ventus - Lea - Roxas - Xion
Link system
Meow Wow - Wreck-It Ralph - Simba - Ariel - Stitch
Antagonists
Real Organization XIII (Seekers of Darkness)
Master Xehanort - Young Xehanort - Terra-Xehanort - Ansem, Seeker of Darkness - Xemnas - Vanitas - Xigbar - Saïx - Luxord - Marluxia - Larxene - Dark Riku - Xion
Vexen - Demyx - Replica Xehanort
Villains
Maleficent - Pete - Hades - Rock Titan - Ice Titan - Lava Titan - Tornado Titan
Mother Gothel - Randall Boggs - Hans - Davy Jones - Kraken - Cutler Beckett - Dark Baymax
Other
Anti-Aqua
Non-playable characters
Seven Guardians of Light - New Seven Hearts
Aced - Aeleus - Air Droids - Angelic Amber - Anna - Ansem the Wise - Apollo - Athena - Beasts & Bugs - Boo - Bouncy Pets - CDA Agent - Chip and Dale - Chirithy - Daisy Duck - Dark Figure - Dilan - Elizabeth Swann - Elsa - Ephemer - Eraqus - Even - Fred - Gigas - Go Go Tomago - Gopher - Green Army Men - Gula - Hamm - Hayner - Hector Barbossa - Hermes - Hiro Hamada - Honey Lemon - Huey, Dewey, and Louie - Ienzo - Invi - Ira - Isa - Jiminy Cricket - Joshamee Gibbs - Kristoff - Lingering Will - Little Green Men - Lumpy - Luxu - The Master of Masters - Maximus - Megara - Merlin - Minnie Mouse - Moogle - Nameless Star - Naminé - Olaf - Olette - Pascal - Patchwork Animals - Pegasus - Pence - Piglet - Philoctetes - Pluto - Rabbit - Remy - Rex - Riku Replica - Roo - Sarge - Scrooge McDuck - Supreme Smasher - Sven - Terra - Tia Dalma - Tigger - Wasabi - William Turner - Winnie the Pooh - Yen Sid - Yozora - Zeus
Locations
Worlds
Olympus - Dark World - Mysterious Tower - Disney Castle - Radiant Garden - Twilight Town - Toy Box - Kingdom of Corona - Monstropolis - Arendelle - The Caribbean - San Fransokyo - 100 Acre Wood - Destiny Islands - Castle Oblivion / Land of Departure - Keyblade Graveyard - The Final World - Scala ad Caelum - Quadratum
Terms
Alba & Ater - Ansem's Code - Black Box - Datascape - Dream Eater - Heartless - Keyblade - Keyblade Master - Keyblade War - Kingdom Hearts - New Seven Hearts - Nobody - Port Royal - Secret Reports - Subject X - Unversed - Verum Rex - Yozora
Gameplay terms
Armor Mode - Attractions - Battlegate - Black Pearl - Classic Kingdom - Flowmotion - Formchange - Gigas - Glossary - Gummiphone - Gummi Ship - Keyblade Forge - Leviathan - Lucky Emblems - Make Your Mark - Memory Archive - Moogle Shop - Link - Shotlock - Situation Command - Tech Points - χ3
Music
Don't Think Twice - Face My Fears - Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack - Unnamed tracks
Archives
Accessories - Armor - Artwork - DLC - Enemies - Items - Keyblades - Weapons - Removed content
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