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Aqua using Counter Blast with Stop Barrier in Radiant Garden.

Barrier (リフレク, Rifureku, lit. "Reflec") is an ability introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. It momentarily forms a spherical shield of light around the user, fending off enemy attacks.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Barrier is a defense command exclusive to Aqua that is triggered either on the ground or midair by pressing while stationary or walking. Holding the button extends the duration of the barrier whenever any attacks come into contact in succession. If used in midair, it cancels the user's momentum. Barrier has a maximum level of 3.

When used by Aqua, the barrier forms from blue light to create a sphere of transparent hexagonal panels with a violet hue, with an extra ring of hexagonal panels around the outer circumference.

When used by Terra, Ventus, or Aqua on their Keyblade Gliders, the barrier forms from white light and the panels take on a violet hue.

In Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, Barrier is a default ability that is triggered either on the ground or midair by pressing while stationary or walking. The barrier retains a similar appearance than in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. When used in conjunction with Mickey during Wayfinder, Barrier will summon Mickey to Aqua's side to shield them both, and it will form from yellow light and the panels take on a white hue.

In Kingdom Hearts III, Barrier is an action ability. When used, the user surrounds themselves with a barrier that blocks attacks from all directions. When used by Riku while Mickey is in the party, Barrier will summon Mickey to Riku's side to shield them both; if Mickey is knocked out, using Barrier will simultaneously restore his health. Barrier has a duration of 0.83 seconds.

Guardian Form's barrier forms from white light. The panels appear to be white-hued with a mother of pearl sheen.

Riku's barrier is nearly identical in appearance to Aqua's, but forms from violet light. When used in conjunction with Mickey, it instead forms from yellow light and the panels take on a white hue.

Kairi's barrier forms from yellow light, and the panels take on a pink hue. The additional ring of panels around the circumference is instead replaced by a series of pink light projections of Kairi's Thalassa Shell good luck charm, interspaced with small orbs of yellow light.

Learning Barrier

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

• Aqua has Barrier as an initial command.
• Aqua can purchase Barrier from the Command Shop for 200 munny once one world is cleared or the command has already been obtained elsewhere.
• Terra, Ventus, and Aqua can use Barrier while riding their Keyblade Glider.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-

• Aqua has Barrier as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts III

• Guardian Form has Barrier as a form ability.
• Riku has Barrier as a default ability.
• Aqua has Barrier as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

• Kairi has Barrier as a default ability.

Synthesized commands

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Barrier is used to meld the following commands:

• Barrier Surge
• Time Splicer
• Mine Square
• Renewal Barrier
• Confuse Barrier
• Stop Barrier

Other appearances

Aqua casting Barrier on Terra in the Birth by Sleep opening.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Aqua can be seen casting a barrier to protect Terra from a Keyblade storm.

Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

Dark Riku can use Barrier during his data boss fight.

See also

• Counter Blast
• Starcracker
• Reflect
• Renewal Barrier
• Focus Barrier
• Confuse Barrier
• Stop Barrier
• Dark Barrier
• Light Guard
• Dark Guard

• Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Action commands
• Kingdom Hearts III abilities

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