Second Chance

Second Chance (ラストリーヴ, Rasuto Rīvu^?, lit. "Last Leave") is an ability introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It allows the user to survive a single fatal blow with 1 HP, provided they have more than 1 HP left.

Second Chance is invaluable for facing certain bosses, particularly those with powerful individual strikes.

MechanicsEdit

In Kingdom Hearts, Second Chance is a support ability that costs 2 AP to equip. In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, it costs 5 AP to equip.

In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Second Chance is an enemy card effect that costs 35 CP and lasts for three uses. While Second Chance is active, the user is resistant to lightning, but stunned by fire.

In Kingdom Hearts II, Second Chance is a support ability that costs 4 AP to equip.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Second Chance is an equipment ability.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Second Chance is an accessory ability.

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Second Chance is support ability that can be equipped once.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Second Chance is a support ability that can be equipped once.

In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Second Chance is a Skill that has a chance to leave the user with 1 HP when hit with a fatal blow. It can trigger once per battle, and does not stack with other Second Chance skills. It has a maximum LV of 15, and a maximum trigger rate of 32%.

Second Chance II (ラストリーヴⅡ, Rasuto Rīvu II^?, lit. "Last Leave II") is a Skill that has a chance to leave the user with 1 HP when hit with a fatal blow. It can trigger once per battle, and does not stack with other Second Chance skills. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 69%.

Second Chance III (ラストリーヴⅢ, Rasuto Rīvu III^?, lit. "Last Leave III") is a Skill that has a chance to leave the user with 1 HP when hit with a fatal blow. It can trigger once per battle, and does not stack with other Second Chance skills. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 89%.

Second Chance IV (ラストリーヴ１００％, Rasuto Rīvu 100%^?, lit. "Last Leave 100%") is a Skill that leaves the user with 1 HP when hit with a fatal blow. It can trigger once per battle, and does not stack with other Second Chance skills. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

In Kingdom Hearts III, Second Chance is a support ability that costs 4 AP to equip.

Learning Second ChanceEdit

Kingdom HeartsEdit

Sora learns Second Chance at Level 18 with the Dream Shield, Level 48 with the Dream Rod, and Level 51 with the Dream Sword.^{[KH I]}
Sora learns Second Chance at Level 36 with the Dream Shield, Level 48 with the Dream Sword, and Level 90 with the Dream Rod.^{[KH I FM]}
Donald Duck learns Second Chance at level 25.^{[KH I]}
Donald Duck learns Second Chance at level 59.^{[KH I FM]}
Goofy learns Second Chance at level 36.
Tarzan has Second Chance as a default ability.
Beast has Second Chance as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of MemoriesEdit

The Hook enemy card has Second Chance as its effect.
The Black Fungus enemy card can randomly activate Second Chance.
The Darkside enemy card can mimic an enemy's Second Chance.

Kingdom Hearts IIEdit

Dual-wielding Roxas has Second Chance as a default ability.
Sora learns Second Chance at Level 49 with the Dream Shield, Level 65 with the Dream Rod, and Level 85 with the Dream Sword.
Goofy learns Second Chance after clearing the explosives from the Interceptor's deck.
Beast has Second Chance as a default ability.
Riku has Second Chance as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysEdit

Weapons with Second ChanceEdit


Duel Gear									3		3
Duel Gear+									3		3
Duel Gear++									3		3
Phantom Gear									3		3
Phantom Gear+		3							3		3
Phantom Gear++									3		3
Nimble Gear		3							3		3
Nimble Gear+									3		3
Ominous Gear							3	3	3		3
Ominous Gear+									3		3
Fearless Gear+	2
Prestige Gear	2					3			3		3
Prestige Gear+						3			3		3
Crisis Gear									3		3
Crisis Gear+									3		3
Omega Gear									3		3
Omega Gear+									3		3
Hazard Gear									3		3
Hazard Gear+									3		3
Rage Gear									3		3
Rage Gear+									3		3
Champion Gear			3						3		3
Champion Gear+			3		3				3		3
Ultimate Gear					3				3		3
Ultimate Gear+									3		3
Pandora's Gear	3				3	3			3	3
Pandora's Gear+	3				3	3			3	3
Zero Gear				3			3	3			3

Rings with Second ChanceEdit

Rune Ring

Kingdom Hearts Re:codedEdit

The Eternity Charm has Second Chance as its ability.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by SleepEdit

Second Chance can be attached to a type N or type P Command recipe through Command Melding, either randomly or by applying a Pulsing Crystal.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop DistanceEdit

Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the Aura Lion Ability Link for 300 Link Points.
Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the Escarglow Ability Link for 200 Link Points.
Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the Meowjesty Ability Link for 300 Link Points.
Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the R & R Seal Ability Link for 10 Link Points.
Sora and Riku can purchase Second Chance from the Zolephant Ability Link for 300 Link Points.

Kingdom Hearts Union χEdit

Second Chance can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Second Chance skill.
Second Chance II can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Second Chance II skill.
Second Chance III can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Second Chance III skill.
Second Chance IV can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Second Chance IV skill.
During the 10/26/20 - 11/02/20 "Halloween Deal", a guaranteed SN++ - Halloween Goofy B, SN++ - Illus. Halloween Sora, or SN++ - Halloween Donald B drawn has one of several skills attached, including Second Chance IV.

Kingdom Hearts IIIEdit

Sora learns Second Chance at Level 48 with Power of the Warrior, Level 42 with Power of the Mystic, and Level 30 with Power of the Guardian.
Guardian Form has Second Chance as a form ability.
Ultimate Form has Second Chance as a form ability.
Goofy learns Second Chance after defeating the Chief Puff in the Hills.
Hercules has Second Chance as a default ability.
Woody has Second Chance as a default ability.
Marshmallow has Second Chance as a default ability.
Riku has Second Chance as a default ability.
Aqua has Second Chance as a default ability.
The Star Medal has Second Chance as its equipment ability.

Kingdom Hearts III Re MindEdit

Roxas has Second Chance as a default ability.
Kairi has Second Chance as a default ability.

Other appearancesEdit

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-Edit

Aqua will survive single fatal hits with 1 HP by default. On Critical Mode, however, she will not survive single fatal hits if she is already at critical HP.