Sliding Dash
Sliding Dash (スライドダッシュ Suraido Dasshu, lit. "Slide Dash"), translated as Slide Dash in Kingdom Hearts II, is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. It allows the user to quickly close in on a target and attack.
Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Sliding Dash is a combat ability that costs 1 AP to equip. It activates when the user tries to attack an enemy just out of reach, whereupon the user propels himself forward with the Keyblade, then swings the Keyblade in front to strike enemies.
In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Sliding Dash is an attack sleight. When using Sliding Dash, the user propels himself forward with the Keyblade, then swings the Keyblade in front to strike enemies. Its card combination is:
+ + (10-15)
Three attack cards of the same type.
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In Kingdom Hearts II, Slide Dash is an action ability that costs 2 AP to equip. When equipped, it allows Sora to attack a target from long-distance by holding his Keyblade backhand as he lunges forward towards the target, stopping with a spin to deliver a second hit.
In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Sliding Dash is an ability panel that can take up one or three slots. The ability can be leveled up from Sliding Dash LV1 to Sliding Dash LV2 and Sliding Dash LV3 by linking Sliding Dash LV+ Ⓛ (ダッシュアップⓁ Dasshu Appu Ⓛ, lit. "Dash Up Ⓛ") panels. Sliding Dash activates when the user tries to attack an enemy just out of reach, whereupon the user quickly slides up to the targeted enemy and then attacks.
In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Sliding Dash is a Basic attack command that takes up one slot, has a maximum level of 3, has a normal reload time of 15 seconds, and fills the Command Gauge by 20%. When using Sliding Dash, the user rushes forward in a charging attack that can be used either on the ground or in the air.
In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Sliding Dash is an attack command that has a memory consumption of 10%, a reload time of 10 seconds, and fills the Clock Gauge by 140 points. The user charges forward with a Keyblade thrust, on the ground or in midair.
In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Sliding Dash is an attack command that uses one slot in the Command Deck and has a reload time of 10 seconds. It grants +1 to Strength when attached to a Dream Eater recipe.
In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Sliding Dash is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 1 special attack gauge to perform.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliding Dash +4 | 5★ | x1.66 | x1.70 | x1.74 | x1.78 | 3 | |||
| Sliding Dash +5 | 6★ | x1.70 | x1.74 | x1.78 | x1.82 | x1.86 | x1.90 | 3 | |
Learning Sliding Dash
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- Sora learns Sliding Dash at level 6 with the Dream Sword, 39 with the Dream Shield, and 51 with the Dream Rod.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
- Sora can learn Sliding Dash after reaching level 2.
Kingdom Hearts II
- Sora learns Slide Dash after clearing the trap at the Village Cave.
- Limit Form has Slide Dash as a default ability.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Sliding Dash is a completion bonus for Mission 42.- Sliding Dash ③ is found in a chest atop a raised platform in the Entrance Hall of the Cave of Wonders in Mission 68. (High Jump Lvl. 3 and Glide are required.)
Sliding Dash LV+ Ⓛ is a clear bonus for Mission 82, and can be redeemed for 150 Mission Crowns from the Moogle Shop.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
- Terra has Sliding Dash as one of his initial commands.
- Ventus has Sliding Dash as one of his initial commands.
- Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can purchase Sliding Dash from the Moogle Shop for 100 munny once one world is cleared or the command has already been obtained elsewhere.
- The Ventus D-Link has Sliding Dash in its Lv.1 and Lv.2 Command Decks.
- The Terra D-Link has Sliding Dash in its Lv.0 and Lv.1 Command Decks.
- The Mickey D-Link has Sliding Dash in its Lv.0, Lv.1, and Lv.2 Command Decks.
- The Goofy D-Link has Sliding Dash in its Lv.0, Lv.1, and Lv.2 Command Decks.
- The Peter Pan D-Link has Sliding Dash in its Lv.0, Lv.1, and Lv.2 Command Decks.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
- Data-Sora can obtain Sliding Dash by giving up the Dream Shield in the Dive to the Heart.
- Data-Sora has a 6% chance of obtaining Sliding Dash from a Prize Blox in Traverse Town: Sector D.
- Data-Sora can purchase Sliding Dash from Traverse Town: Sector A for 140 SP.
- Data-Sora can purchase Sliding Dash from the Shop for 1800 munny after clearing the Destiny Islands.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
- Sora and Riku have Sliding Dash as one of their initial commands.
- Sora and Riku can purchase Sliding Dash from the Moogle Shop for 120 munny during Bargain Flurry.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
- Sliding Dash +4 is the special attack for medals 407: Musketeer Goofy, 409: Musketeer Mickey, 411: Musketeer Donald, and 509: Captain Hook.
- Sliding Dash +5 is the special attack for medals 408: Musketeer Goofy, 410: Musketeer Mickey, 412: Musketeer Donald, and 510: Captain Hook.
Drops
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
- Sliding Dash: Thornbite (60%)
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
- Sliding Dash: Large Body (2%, Standard)
Synthesized commands
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Sliding Dash is used to meld the following commands:
- Fire Dash
- Strike Raid
- Ars Solum
- Ars Arcanum
- Poison Edge
- Blizzard Edge
- Stun Edge
- Confusion Strike
- Homing Slide
- Payback Raid
- Payback Fang
- Payback Surge
- Bio Barrage
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Sliding Dash is used to convert the following commands:
