Sora's Abilities screen in Kingdom Hearts.

In Kingdom Hearts, abilities are a type of skill that is equipped by allotting Ability Points (AP). These skills can either be active techniques which can be performed at the character's discretion, or passive upgrades which are always active and enhance the various stats or qualities of the character. While many Abilities are used by more than one character, each character has a unique set which reflects their role in combat.

While there is no explicit division between abilities, the "Sort" function in the Abilities menu groups them into three main categories. Combat abilities directly affect the skills the user uses in battle. For Sora, these abilities provide defensive and evasive actions and affect his weapon attack combos; for other party members, they provide unique techniques that cost MP to use, which may be classified as "Special attacks", "Support skills", or "Defense skills". Support abilities are passive skills that provide miscellaneous supporting effects for the user, such as boosting MP recovery or item drop rates. Sora also has access to special abilities, offensive skills that consume MP. These special abilities return in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix as Limit abilities accessible to Limit Form.

Sora also gains access to Shared Abilities (共有アビリティ, Kyōyū Abiriti), which are equipped to the entire party. They increase the party's mobility in the field, and they cost no AP to equip.

Sora, Donald, and Goofy learn most abilities through leveling up, and others by completing certain objectives, such as defeating a boss or completing a mini-game. Sora learns his special abilities by defeating bosses. Other party members possess all of their abilities by default. The party-wide Shared abilities are learned through plot events.

While Sora's combat abilities and special attacks are controlled directly by the player, party members' combat abilities are controlled by their individual AIs. The frequency at which they use their combat abilities can be selected outside of battle from the "Customize" menu.

Combat abilities

Ability	AP Cost	Description	Obtained
EXP Zero[KH I.5 HD] (EXPゼロ, EXP Zero)	0	Entire party gains no EXP.	Sora: Default (Proud Mode only)
Dodge Roll (ドッジロール, Dojji Rōru)	1	Dive and roll to evade attack by pressing the button while moving.	Sora: Defeat the Guard Armor at the Third District
Guard (リフレクトガード, Rifurekuto Gādo, lit. "Reflect Guard")	2	Guard against an enemy attack by pressing the button.	Sora: LV 36[1] / LV 9[2] / LV 24[3][KH I] Sora: LV 24[1] / LV 15[2] / LV 33[3][KH I FM]
Counterattack (カウンター, Kauntā, lit. "Counter")	2	Strike back after parrying an enemy blow. Successful counterattacks restore MP.	Sora: LV 24[1] / LV 18[3] / LV 21[2][KH I] Sora: LV 15[1] / LV 45[2] / LV 57[3][KH I FM]
Combo Master (コンボマスター, Konbo Masutā)[KH I.5 HD]	3	Deliver combo attacks even if attacks do not land.	Sora: LV 50[1] / LV 54[2] / LV 55[3][KH I.5 HD]
Combo Plus (コンボプラス, Konbo Purasu)	1	Extends ground combo attack by one step. Equip more to extend it further.	Sora: LV 9[1] / LV 42[2] / LV 66[3][KH I] Sora: LV 72[1] / LV 75[2] / LV 78[3][KH I] Sora: LV 84[KH I] Sora: LV 96[KH I] Sora: LV 21[1] / LV 63[2] / LV 87[3][KH I FM] Sora: LV 66[1] / LV 87[2] / LV 93[3][KH I FM] Sora: LV 93[1] / LV 96[2] / LV 99[3][KH I FM] Sora: Complete the Phil Cup alone[KH I FM]
Air Combo Plus (エアコンボプラス, Ea Konbo Purasu)	1	Extends aerial combo attack by one step. Equip more to extend it further.	Sora: LV 27[1] / LV 57[2] / LV 60[3][KH I] Sora: LV 75[1] / LV 78[2] / LV 75[3][KH I] Sora: LV 72[1] / LV 93[2] / LV 24[3][KH I FM] Sora: LV 96[1] / LV 99[2] / LV 45[3][KH I FM]
Critical Plus (クリティカルアップ, Kuritikaru Appu, lit. "Critical Up")	3[KH I] 2[KH I FM]	Increases odds of dealing critical damage. Equip more to boost effect.	Sora: LV 48[1] / LV 51[2] / LV 21[3][KH I] Sora: LV 78[1] / LV 69[2] / LV 69[3][KH I] Sora: LV 90[KH I] Sora: LV 84[1] / LV 48[2] / LV 96[3][KH I FM] Sora: LV 99[1] / LV 75[2] / LV 100[3][KH I FM] Sora: Complete the Hercules Cup alone[KH I FM] Tarzan: Default Aladdin: Default Peter Pan: Default Beast: Default
Slapshot (スラップショット, Surappushotto)[KH I FM]	1	Rapidly strike enemies ahead of you. Occasionally deals critical damage.	Sora: LV 12[1] / LV 6[2] / LV 69[3][KH I FM]
Sliding Dash (スライドダッシュ, Suraido Dasshu, lit. "Slide Dash")[KH I FM]	1	Rush and strike a distant enemy.	Sora: LV 6[1] / LV 39[2] / LV 51[3][KH I FM]
Vortex (ヴォルテックス, Vorutekkusu)	1	Close the distance to nearby enemies with this powerful spinning attack.	Sora: LV 12[1] / LV 45[2] / LV 57[3][KH I] Sora: LV 57[1] / LV 78[2] / LV 84[3][KH I FM]
Aerial Sweep (エリアルスイープ, Eriaru Suīpu)	2	Leap at an airborne enemy and strike a mighty blow.	Sora: LV 30[1] / LV 60[2] / LV 27[3][KH I] Sora: LV 60[1] / LV 84[2] / LV 36[3][KH I FM]
Blitz (ファイナルブレイク, Fainaru Bureiku, lit. "Final Break")	3[KH I] 2[KH I FM]	Strike enemies ahead of you with a powerful finishing combo.	Sora: LV 18[1] / LV 33[2] / LV 63[3][KH I] Sora: LV 33[1] / LV 60[2] / LV 78[3][KH I FM]
Hurricane Blast (ハリケーンピリオド, Harikēn Piriodo, lit. "Hurricane Period")[KH I FM]	2	From an aerial combo, unleash an extremely powerful finishing combo attack to the enemy below.	Sora: LV 27[1] / LV 51[2] / LV 18[3][KH I FM]
Ripple Drive (リップルドライヴ, Rippuru Doraivu)[KH I FM]	3	Unleash a powerful finishing combo attack upon surrounding enemies. Attack power is relative to max MP value.	Sora: LV 39[1] / LV 69[2] / LV 12[3][KH I FM]
Stun Impact (スタンインパクト, Sutan Inpakuto)[KH I FM]	2	Has a 30% chance of unleashing a finishing combo attack that renders surrounding enemies unconscious.	Sora: LV 51[1] / LV 18[2] / LV 6[3][KH I FM]
Gravity Break (グラビティブレイク, Gurabiti Bureiku)[KH I FM]	2	Has a 30% chance of unleashing a gravity-based finishing combo attack that deals damage equal to a % of the target's HP.	Sora: Complete the Hercules Cup time trial
Zantetsuken (ザンテツケン, Zantetsuken)[KH I FM]	2	Has a 30% chance of unleashing a finishing combo attack that can destroy a weaker enemy.	Sora: Defeat the Kurt Zisa
Rocket (グーフィーロケット, Gūfī Roketto, lit. "Goofy Rocket")	1	Leap at an airborne enemy and attack with shield. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Goofy: LV 9
Charge (グーフィーアタック, Gūfī Atakku, lit. "Goofy Attack")	2[KH I] 1[KH I FM]	Charge and knock out an enemy with shield. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Goofy: LV 15
Tornado (グーフィートルネド, Gūfī Torunedo, lit. "Goofy Tornado")	2	Whirl after an enemy, using shield to attack. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Goofy: LV 21
MP Gift (MPギフト, MP Gifuto)	3	Give up MP to give 3 MP to a friend. [Support skill. Cost: 1 MP.]	Goofy: LV 30[KH I] Goofy: LV 42[KH I FM]
Evolution (エボリューション, Eboryūshon)[KH I FM]	3	Give up MP to give 30 HP to entire party. [Support skill. Cost: 3 MP.]	Goofy: LV 30[KH I FM]
Raging Boar (ストーミングボア, Sutōmingu Boa, lit. "Storming Boar")	2	Thrash surrounding enemies with spear, blowing them out of the way. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Tarzan: Default
Asp's Bite (レイジングアスプ, Reijingu Asupu, lit. "Raging Asp")	2	Knock out an enemy with a powerful blow. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Tarzan: Default
Healing Herb (大自然のいやし, Daishizen no Iyashi, lit. "Nature's Healing")	3	Recharge HP with an energizing herb. [Defense skill. Cost: 1 MP.]	Tarzan: Default
Wind Armor (大気の守り, Taiki no Mamori, lit. "Atmospheric Defense")	3	Protect yourself with a cloak of air. [Defense skill. Cost: 1 MP.]	Tarzan: Default
Crescent (クレセントムーン, Kuresento Mūn, lit. "Crescent Moon")	2	Jump straight up to attack enemies overhead. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Aladdin: Default
Sandstorm (ストームリーパー, Sutōmu Rīpā, lit. "Storm Reaper")	2	Strike at enemies while charging through them. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Aladdin: Default
Applause! (アプローズプリーズ, Apurōzu Purīzu, lit. "Applause, Please")	1	Upstage foes with this dramatic, long-range sliding attack. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Jack Skellington: Default
Blazing Fury (怒りに燃える火炎, Ikari no Moeru Kaen, lit. "Flame Burning in Anger")	2	Blast enemies with scorching fire. [Special attack. Cost: Little MP.]	Jack Skellington: Default
Icy Terror (恐怖に凍てつく吹雪, Kyōfu ni Itetsuku Fubuki, lit. "Blizzard Frozen with Fear")	2	Freeze enemies with a bone-chilling blizzard. [Special attack. Cost: Little MP.]	Jack Skellington: Default
Bolts of Sorrow (悲しみにふるえる雷, Kanashimi ni Furueru Kaminari, lit. "Lightning Trembling with Sadness")	3	Call lightning down to shock enemies. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Jack Skellington: Default
Ghostly Scream (自らにつぶされし魂, Mizukara ni Tsubusa Reshi Tamashī, lit. "Soul Crushed by Oneself")	3	Summon dark spheres to crush enemies. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Jack Skellington: Default
Spiral Wave (スパイラルウェイブ, Supairaru Weibu)	1	Charge at a target with a spinning attack. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Ariel: Default
Thunder Potion (サンダーポーション, Sandā Pōshon)	3	Use potions packed with Thunder power. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Ariel: Default
Cure Potion (キュアポーション, Kyua Pōshon)	3	Use potions packed with Cure effect. [Defense skill. Cost: 1 MP.]	Ariel: Default
Aero Potion (エアロポーション, Earo Pōshon)	3	Use potions packed with Aero power. [Defense skill. Cost: 1 MP.]	Ariel: Default
Hummingbird (スラストラッシュ, Surasuto Rasshu, lit. "Thrust Rush")	2	Dart in to rain countless blows upon the enemy. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Peter Pan: Default
Time-Out (ストップモーション, Sutoppu Mōshon, lit. "Stop-Motion")	4	Freeze time for enemies, halting their movement. [Special attack. Cost: 2 MP.]	Peter Pan: Default
Storm's Eye (ウインドフィールド, Uindo Fīrudo, lit. "Wind Field")	3	Wrap yourself in a protective whirlwind. [Defense skill. Cost: 2 MP.]	Peter Pan: Default
Ferocious Lunge (フェロシアスランジ, Feroshiasu Ranji)	2	Lunge at an enemy from a distance. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Beast: Default
Furious Bellow (フュリアスベロウ, Fyuriasu Berou)	3	Knock out surrounding enemies with a raging bellow. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.]	Beast: Default

Support abilities

Special abilities

Shared abilities

Ability	AP Cost	Description	Obtained
High Jump (ハイジャンプ, Hai Janpu)	—	Powers up your jump, allowing you to reach higher places.	Party: Chest at the Monstro: Mouth
Mermaid Kick (マーメイドキック, Māmeido Kikku)	—	Swim faster and more powerfully. In Atlantica, press the button repeatedly to accelerate.	Party: Defeat Ursula at Ursula's Lair
Glide (グライド, Guraido)	—	While in the air, press the button to ride the air currents. Hold down the button to remain aloft.	Party: Lock the Keyhole at Neverland
Superglide (スーパーグライド, Sūpāguraido)	—	While in the air, press the button to fly at high speed. Hold down the button to remain aloft.	Party: Defeat Chernabog

Notes and references

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