Keyblades are mysterious weapons that are heavily featured in the Kingdom Hearts series. Wielded by players, the Keyblade is a main part of the battle between Darkness and Light.
The Keyblade chooses its master, and knowing this, Yen Sid sent letters searching for whoever could wield the blade to assist in a time of desperation. Though Eraqus pointed out that only a select few could wield it, the wizard reminded him that so long as they have a strong heart, anyone could wield it.
History[]
The origins of the Keyblades is, thus far, unclear. Each game references the special qualities of the wielders and some give vague explanations of the Keyblades' power, but none have shown where the Keyblades originated, how they are created, or what their original purpose might have been. One legend mentioned in Kingdom Hearts states that the Keyblade master saved the world, while another said he wrought chaos and destruction upon it.
Power[]
As the name implies, in combat, Keyblades are used in a manner similar to swords. Despite the fact that most possess no actual cutting edge, Keyblades still make efficient combat weapons, and are shown to be particularly effective weapons against enemies. However, as a downside to this, the Heartless use the Keyblade as a homing beacon, and thus Keyblade wielders are at constant risk of Heartless attacks at any time.
The main power of the Keyblade, however, is the ability to seal or open the barriers between worlds, as well as to "lock" a world's Keyhole, preventing the Heartless from attacking that world's heart. As an offset of this ability, the Keyblade can also be used to lock or unlock any lock, allowing the user to access any sealed interior, whether it be a locked room, gate, or treasure chest. The Keyblade opens and shuts locks by emitting a bright, thin beam of light; this can also be used as an attack against certain enemies, although it is not featured in general game-play.
Players also have the ability to turn their Keyblades into vehicles and use them to travel to other worlds.
List of Keyblades[]
Keyblade | STR | SPD | MAG | Effect |
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3 | 4 |
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1 | 6 |
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Twitterpated |
2 | 3 |
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Treasure Trove
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4 | 3 |
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Ferris Gear |
3 | 2 |
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Divewing |
3 | 4 |
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Elementary |
2 | 5 |
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Stroke of Midnight |
1 | 3 |
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4 | 4 |
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2 | 4 |
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3 | 2 | 3 |
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3 | 3 | 3 |
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Ever After |
3 | 3 |
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Spellbinder
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5 |
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Divine Rose |
6 | 3 |
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Rumbling Rose |
4 | 3 |
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Star Seeker |
5 | 3 |
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4 | 5 |
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Counterpoint |
7 |
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Monochrome |
7 | 2 |
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All for One |
3 | 2 |
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Skull Noise |
5 | 5 |
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Nano Gear |
4 | 4 |
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Guardian Bell |
5 | 3 |
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Photon Debugger |
3 | 6 |
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Dual Disc |
3 | 6 |
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Sweetstack |
2 | 5 |
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Lionheart |
6 | 5 |
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Circle of Life |
6 | 5 |
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Hyperdrive |
5 | 4 |
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Diamond Dust |
2 | 5 |
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Colors of the Wind |
5 | 6 |
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Ocean's Call |
4 | 7 |
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Atlantean Ark |
5 | 4 |
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Mysterious Abyss |
3 | 6 |
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Wishing Star |
3 | 4 |
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Fairy Harp |
2 | 5 |
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Wheel of Fate |
5 | 6 |
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Treasure Venture |
3 | 3 | 5 |
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Hero's Crest |
9 | 2 |
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Decisive Pumpkin |
4 | 7 |
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Pumpkinhead |
7 | 4 |
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List of Unlockable Keyblades[]
Keyblade | Effect | Description | Obtained |
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Although it does not enhance attack strength, it will strengthen you in other ways. |
Slay the Dark Lord; Beat Christopher Robin in 100 Acre Ball Park. | |
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Keyblade perfection. Offers a small boost in many stats as you chronicle the worlds. Its power grows with each journaled adventure! | +1 = 1 edit +2 = 5 edits +3 = 12 edits +4 = 25 edits +5 = 40 edits +6 = 55 edits +7 = 72 edits +8 = 100 edits +9 = 135 edits | |
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A true and loyal blade, it's power increases with each year spent in SOS. |
Anniversary Event (Power grows each year). | |
Oblivion |
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Possessing colossal power, it's power increases every 2 years spent in SOS. |
Completing the Mark of Mastery Exam |
Umbrella |
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This looks awfully familiar...Seems lacking in every way, shape, and form. It appears someone intended this as a joke, but use it enough and you may find something happens... | April Attendance Event |
Maverick Flare |
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For your inner pyro! | August Attendance Event |
List of Player Keyblades[]
Keyblade | Effect | Description |
Crystalline Shield: (Once Per Battle) Heals all party members by 20% HP, then recovers a further 20% HP each round for 3 rounds, and grants aero and reflect for the duration | "Owned by Ananta. Blessed with protective magic, this keyblade has a long reach with extraordinary defenses. A must for any Sage in training." | |
Rebirth: (Once Per Battle) When all party members are K.O', they are revived at 50% HP instead of the fight ending. | "Owned by AJ. The light of the legendary bird bound into a keyblade. His flame guards those in his favor from their demise." | |
Lion's Keeper |
Safeguard: (Once Per Battle) For 3 cycles, the defense and resistance of the user is granted to all party members. | "Owned by Aux. A keyblade forged from the burning desire to defend what is most precious." |
Lofty Grasp |
Dichromatic Resonance: (Once Per Battle) For three cycles, any time an attack is used, half of its scaling is gained additionally in the opposite stat (Physical causes a gain from magic, and magic causes a gain in physical) In addition, these attacks can be treated as either physical or magic damage at will. | "Owned by Beuce. The amalgamation of might and magic into a single weapon. This double-ended blade allows one to reach out and take hold of the heights of power." |
Nebulous Blade: (300% CG) For the duration of the battle the user's blade distorts space itself. Every physical attack doubles the weight of the target. | "Owned by Castur. The air trembles in the wake of this keyblade. Only those with a steady hands and unyielding determination can wield this blade." | |
Whims of Fate: For three cycles, random effects affect all players and enemies.
Compress Luck - One party member has their luck raised to 100%, with all the other players reduced to zero for one cycle. Hat Trick - Fires three spells at random targets. Catastrophic Misfortune - Everyone is afflicted with a random status ailment. Skilled Fortune - All cooldowns are reduced or increased by 2 Rabbit's Foot - One party member has their MAG and SPD doubled, but STR and DEF is halved. |
"Owned by Faust. A blade that has been struck by lightning more times than can be counted. As a result, It's wielder has come to be the subject of chances in the extreme." | |
Lunar Eclipse |
Army of One: The user rushes forward into a flurry of attacks, performing a thirteen hit combo, 12 hits followed by one strong finisher. This combo does not grant CG. It deals damage equal to the following formula.
(125% Strength * (combo damage+30%))*12 + (125% Strength * (combo damage*2)) |
"Owned by Ignis. A keyblade for a warrior without equal. The one who leads the charge into heroism will surely spark fire in the hearts of all who follow them." |
Shooting Star: (Once Per Battle) For three cycles, the speed stat of the wielder is added to their strength and magic | "Owned by Kaida. A keyblade forged on the idea of promising to become stronger. Fast as lightning. She's like the yellow flash." | |
Broken Shackles: For three cycles, the wielder increases their strength and Crit chance by half their total friendship level percentage, up to a maximum of a 50% increase in each | "Owned by Karina. A keyblade from a broken heart made whole again. The wielder draws upon the strength of those who helped them shed the chains they bound themselves in." | |
Resonance Blade: (Once per battle) For three cycles resonate with your comrades through the power of spiral energy. Those linked to the user as well as the user themselves receives a boost in their prominent stat. (To link, there must be a friendship level of at least 7 from the user) | "Owned by Kel. Only those with a resolved heart can wield the true power of this keyblade. The power to protect and support ones friends lie in wait for the rightful wielder." | |
Pale Cascade: (Once Per Battle)The health of all players is changed to the current health of the user. This can potentially increase them beyond their maximum temporarily, but does not actually increase their maximum. Once they fall below their normal max, they cannot be healed above it. | "Owned by Luna. A blade of one who has accepted their role in life, and from that comes a power which they willingly share." | |
Artisan Shard |
Tempered Fate: (One Per Battle) All other players have their CG raised to max, and regain use of any once per battle limits they have spent previously. | "Owned by Steel. A shard of power from the Artisian King: A warrior from beyond 'the Edge' to whom this realms Steel traces his origins. It seems to pulse with energy whenever it rains." |
Synchronous Gale |
Link Synchro: (Once Per Battle) Chooses two commands and joins them together, creating a variety of unique effects based on what was mixed. | "Owned by Stratos. A blade that sheds past weaknesses and pushes towards newfound strengths. Black as the void, it absorbs all around and creates something new in its place." |
Trivia and Credits[]
- The "Twitterpated" Keyblade was designed by ProjectENDO
- The "Blessed Thief" Keyblade was designed by Netro32
- The "Elementary" Keyblade was designed by ProjectENDO
- The "Llama Head" Keyblade was designed by CheddarBBQ
- The "Companion" Keyblade was designed by sonicxjones
- The "Colors of the Wind" keyblade was designed by EluxiaSword
- The "Ocean's Call" keyblade was designed by EluxiaSword
- The "Atlantean Ark" keyblade was designed by EluxiaSword