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The '''Way to the Dawn''' is the default form of [[Riku]]'s Keyblade, and appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. Like [[Kingdom Key|Sora's Keyblade]], it is a Keyblade of the Realm of Light.<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Riku's 'Way to the Dawn' and Kairi's Keyblade are naturally the same type of Keyblade as Sora's. However there is no particular explanation for the Soul Eater's transfer and occurrence, as well as Riku's handing it to Kairi."</ref> Its form is based upon the [[Soul Eater]], which it uses as an intermediary, and its name and design reflect Riku's nature as a being halfway between both [[light]] and [[darkness]].
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The '''Way to the Dawn''' is the default form of [[Riku]]'s first Keyblade, and appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. Like [[Kingdom Key|Sora's Keyblade]], it is a Keyblade of the Realm of Light.<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Riku's Way to the Dawn and the Keyblade Kairi wields are of the same nature as Sora's Keyblade. However, what with one having developed with the Soul Eater as intermediary and one having been handed to Kairi by Riku, I would like you to think that something not fully explained, outside the usual method of acquirement, is going on here." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref> Its form is based upon the [[Soul Eater]], which it uses as an intermediary, and its name and design reflect Riku's nature as a being halfway between both [[light]] and [[darkness]].


The Way to the Dawn is first seen in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', when Riku arrives at [[The World That Never Was]] in order to rescue [[Naminé]] and [[Kairi]] from [[Saïx]]. Though it is technically a different weapon from the Soul Eater, Riku still refers to it by its previous name.<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts II'', Riku''': "Hmph. Not bad, Sora. You've grown stronger. You don't need my weapon, Soul Eater, or the power of the dark yet."</ref><ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania''''', "Scenario Mysteries"; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Since Riku has always been using Soul Eater, he still calls it that even after it changed form. Keyblades aren't something that you can obtain suddenly out of nowhere so in Riku's case, his Soul Eater was used as an intermediary for that Keyblade."</ref>
The Way to the Dawn is first seen in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', when Riku arrives at [[The World That Never Was]] in order to rescue [[Naminé]] and [[Kairi]] from [[Saïx]]. Though it is technically a different weapon from the Soul Eater, Riku still refers to it by its previous name.<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts II'', Riku''': "Hmph. Not bad, Sora. You've grown stronger. You don't need my weapon, Soul Eater, or the power of the dark yet."</ref><ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "We found out that Riku's Keyblade's name is 'Way to the Dawn' when examining his item slots after he joined your party. Is that Keyblade a transfigured version of Soul Eater?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "I designed it with that image. Since Riku has always been using Soul Eater, he still calls it that even after it changed form. Keyblades aren't something that you can obtain suddenly out of nowhere, so in Riku's case, his Soul Eater was used as an intermediary for that Keyblade." [https://web.archive.org/web/20120331081957/http://www.kh2.co.uk/website/interviews/kh2u Translation via Maiki].</ref>


Riku can equip this Keyblade within [[Mission Mode]] in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
Riku can equip this Keyblade within [[Mission Mode]] in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
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===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
Riku uses the Way to the Dawn throughout his Mark of Mastery.
Riku demonstrates the ability to summon the original form of Soul Eater prior to and during the start of the Mark of Mastery exam. He summons Way to the Dawn after defeating [[Ursula]] at the Destiny Islands, and continues to use it throughout the exam and into the initial confrontation with the [[real Organization XIII]].
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
When Riku and Mickey venture into the Realm of Darkness in order to save [[Aqua]], they encounter the [[Demon Tower]]. After a vicious battle in which Riku is swallowed by the Demon Tower, the Way to the Dawn is shattered. Riku leaves the broken Way to the Dawn on the shore of the [[End of Sea]] for [[Riku Replica|the other version of him]], seeking a replacement Keyblade from [[Yen Sid]] in the form of [[Braveheart]] thereafter.
When Riku and Mickey venture into the Realm of Darkness in order to save [[Aqua]], they encounter the [[Demon Tower]]. After a vicious battle in which Riku is swallowed by the Demon Tower, the Way to the Dawn's blade is snapped in half. Riku leaves the broken Way to the Dawn on the shore of the [[End of Sea]] for [[Riku Replica|the other version of him]], seeking a replacement Keyblade from [[Yen Sid]] in the form of [[Braveheart]] thereafter.
 
The Riku Replica later wields a repaired Way to the Dawn when he appears beside Riku during Riku's battle against [[Anti-Aqua]].


==Design==
==Design==
The Way to the Dawn greatly resembles the Soul Eater, but the once curved wing is now straight, and the Keyblade's guard is composed of one angelic wing and one demonic wing, similar to the guards of Sora's [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Oblivion]] keychains, respectively. Also, a dark angelic wing has been added to the top of the original blade of the Soul Eater to act as the teeth of the key. Its token is the Heartless Emblem, but without the spiked bars crossing it. In its appearances in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' and onwards, the token's design also integrates elements of the [[Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series#Heart|recurring Heart symbol]], curling the tips of the Heartless Emblem's red outline inward at the top. Its name is derived from the ending scene of ''Reverse/Rebirth'', in which Riku declares that he is taking the "road to dawn".
The Way to the Dawn greatly resembles the Soul Eater, but the once curved wing is now straight, and the Keyblade's guard is composed of one angelic wing and one demonic wing, similar to the guards of Sora's [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Oblivion]] keychains, respectively. A dark angelic wing has also been added to the top of the original blade of the Soul Eater to act as the teeth of the key. Its token is the Heartless Emblem, but without the spiked bars crossing it. In its appearances in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' and onwards, the token's design also integrates elements of the [[Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series#Heart|recurring Heart symbol]], curling the tips of the Heartless Emblem's red outline inward at the top. Its name is derived from the ending scene of ''Reverse/Rebirth'', in which Riku declares that he is taking the "road to dawn".


The code for the Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMIX'' contains text referring to the Keychain as the "Way to the Daylight".<ref>[https://youtu.be/f1BuQPr0LIU?t=42s ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' English - KH2FM - Part 36 - TWTNW - Boss: Xemnas 1]</ref> Its respective [[Kingdom Hearts key ring]] labels it as the "Wait the Dawn".<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Kingdom-Hearts-Sword-Pewter/dp/B00MJ8JRRI Disney ''Kingdom Hearts'' Sword Pewter Key Ring]</ref>
The code for the Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMIX'' contains text referring to the Keychain as the "Way to the Daylight".<ref>[https://youtu.be/f1BuQPr0LIU?t=42s ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' English - KH2FM - Part 36 - TWTNW - Boss: Xemnas 1]</ref> Its respective [[Kingdom Hearts key ring]] erroneously labels it as the "Wait the Dawn".<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Kingdom-Hearts-Sword-Pewter/dp/B00MJ8JRRI Disney ''Kingdom Hearts'' Sword Pewter Key Ring]</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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===''Final Fantasy Record Keeper''===
===''Final Fantasy Record Keeper''===
The Way to the Dawn appears as a 6★ Keyblade. It can be acquired from the Relic Draw during the ''Kingdom Hearts'' collaboration event. The Way to the Dawn bestows the Ultra Soul Break '''Dark Firaga''' when equipped to Riku.
The Way to the Dawn appears as a 6★ Keyblade. It can be acquired from the Relic Draw during the ''Kingdom Hearts'' collaboration event. The Way to the Dawn bestows the Ultra Soul Break '''Dark Firaga''' when equipped to Riku.
==Gallery==
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Way to the Dawn (Art).png|Concept art of the Way to the Dawn.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*During the battle with [[Xemnas]], Sora temporarily wields this Keyblade with a reverse grip, similar to how Ventus holds his Keyblade. During the battle against Xemnas's Dragon Form, Riku also holds this Keyblade in a reversed manner while driving.
*During the battle with [[Xemnas]], Sora temporarily wields this Keyblade with a reverse grip, similar to how Ventus holds his Keyblade. During the battle against Xemnas's Dragon Form, Riku also holds this Keyblade in a reversed manner while driving.


==Notes and References==
==Notes and references==
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==See also==
==See also==
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