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Dark Form
Toy Box Monstropolis The Caribbean San Fransokyo
Japanese	ダークフォーム
Rōmaji	Dāku Fōmu
Keyblades	Oblivion

Dark Form is a Formchange in Kingdom Hearts III. It allows the user to harness the power of darkness. It is triggered by Oblivion.

Design

Dark Form turns Sora's clothes predominantly black and dark purple (following Oblivion's color palette). His outfit consists of a dark purple jacket, black pants, with dark purple and black shoes. The kanji for "darkness" (闇) is visible on his pants and hood, in a white color.

Dark Form alters Sora's appearance in other worlds:

• In his Toy Box form, his outfit consists of a faded purple jacket with black trousers. Additionally, Sora has black sleeves, white shoulder cuffs, black and purple shoes, while blocks on his outfit are mostly black and purple with a few white blocks mid-thigh.

• In his Monstropolis form, his jacket takes the appearance of his regular outfit's Dark Form (with the kanji showing on the back of his hood). His fur turns dark purple with white stripes, and his hair turns raven black.

• In his The Caribbean form, Sora's bandanna turns white; his cuffs turn grey, and his waistcoat takes a faded purple color. His coattail turns black with four, large white kanji for "darkness" at the bottom. His hat also shows a symbol representing the tip of Oblivion's blade.

The name refers to Sora using the power of darkness and the kanji symbolizing darkness on the design.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts III, Dark Form is the first Formchange of the Oblivion Keyblade. With the exceptions of Dark Break in place of Black Hole and the addition of Dark Syphon, Dark Form's mechanics are identical to Light Form. Dark Form's attacks utilize black, indigo, and pale violet particle effects to symbolize the dark element, in addition to summoning diamonds and chains to evoke the Oblivion Keyblade. Filling the situation gauge while in Dark Form allows Sora to Formchange into Double Form OBV.

While the Formchange is active in combat, Sora will always use Sonic Dodge on the ground, even when no evasive ability such as Dodge Roll is equipped. Outside of combat, Sonic Dodge will always replace Dodge Roll as long as Sora has not dismissed his weapon, and can only be used if the latter ability is equipped.

Abilities

Abilities
Ability		Description
Quick Slash		Strike a nearby target with a quick upward slash.
Flash Step		Change a faraway target while blocking.
Radial Blaster		Launch blade projectiles at nearby enemies.
Aerial Sweep		Launch a horizontal spinning attack toward a target high above.
Aerial Dive		Launch a vertical spinning attack toward a target down below.
Falling Slash		While airborne, slash downward to attack targets on the ground.
Rising Spiral		While performing a combo, press to launch enemies into the air.
Groundbreaker		While performing a combo, press to slam enemies toward the ground.
Combo Master		Continue combos even if your swings miss the enemy.
Dark Syphon		Recover MP when you take dark damage. Stack the ability to increase the effect.
Hidden Potential		Gain additional Strength and Magic when battling powerful foes.
Form Actions
Attack		Attribute	Power Multiplier	Form Value	Reaction Value	Revenge Value	Guard?	Repel LV	Status Effect
Zantetsuken		Physical	1.5	8	1	0.25	◯	—	—
		Hold your Keyblade in reverse grip and launch a charging strike. (Combo finisher)
Finishing Leap		Neutral	1.5	8	1	0.25	◯	—	—
		Plant your Keyblade and create a shockwave to blow away nearby enemies. Your magic stat determines damage. (Combo finisher)
Dark Break	(hit)	Neutral	0.5	4	1	0.2	◯	—	—
	(finish)	Neutral	1.6	8	1	0.25	◯	—	—
		Plant your Keyblade and release dark energy to attack surrounding enemies. Your magic stat determines damage. (Combo finisher)
Triple Edge		Physical	0.5	4	1	0.2	◯	—	—
		Issue a flurry of attacks that sends enemies reeling. (Combo finisher: while airborne)
Spinning Rush	(hit)	Physical	0.4	3	1	0.15	◯	—	—
	(finish)	Physical	1.0	8	1	0.25	◯	—	—
		Issue a flurry of attacks that sends enemies hurtling. (Combo finisher: while airborne)
Spiral Charge	(start)	Physical	0.3	2	0	0.1	◯	—	—
	(hit)	Physical	0.6	6	1	0.25	◯	—	—
	(finish)	Physical	1.0	8	1	0.25	◯	—	—
		Spin your Keyblade while furiously charging the enemy. (Combo finisher)
Dark Guard		Press to guard against attacks from all directions.
Dark Burst		Neutral	1.5	8	5	0	O	—	—
		Press after a successful block to send surrounding foes flying. (Reprisal)
Sonic Dodge		While grounded, tilt and press to roll in that direction and evade attacks.

Strategy

Dark Form excels in single-target encounters and boasts fast-paced attacks that can rapidly fill the Situation Gauge. Unlike other barrier guards, Dark Guard allows Sora to follow up Dark Burst with Final Blow if the enemy is knocked back. Since Oblivion is a strength-focused Keyblade, Dark Form excels the most in the air because its air combo finishers are all strength-focused whereas its final ground combo finisher, Dark Break, is magic-focused.

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