Kingdom Hearts 2
Drive Forms
Drive Forms
A new addition to the Kingdom Hearts world, these unique abilities come from the clothes that are given to Sora early on as a replacement for his Kingdom Hearts I clothes. As told, they have special, magical powers, that would allow Sora to change, and attack enemies based on the power of the Form chosen. The selectable Forms all share in common the use of Drive Points (from the Drive Bar), makes an ally (or allies) disappear from battle for a short time, and a Learned Ability, which grows in power based on the Level of the Form. All four of these (High Jump, Quick Run, Aerial Dodge, and Glide) are all incredibly useful.
Also, there are Forms that are not selectable, such as the Lion Form, which is used exclusively in the Pride Lands; Anti Form, which is for the most part, undesirable (that's a lie! I love this form!); and the Card and Dice Forms, which are the result of Sora losing a Gambling Reaction with the Gambler Nobody and Luxord of the 13th Order (Organization XIII).
Also, there are Forms that are not selectable, such as the Lion Form, which is used exclusively in the Pride Lands; Anti Form, which is for the most part, undesirable (that's a lie! I love this form!); and the Card and Dice Forms, which are the result of Sora losing a Gambling Reaction with the Gambler Nobody and Luxord of the 13th Order (Organization XIII).
| Valor Drive Form | |||
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Valor Form: The melee type. Besides the new Red outfit, you will notice an increased strength and speed, as well as more attacks per combo. Goofy will merge with Sora and will also suffer damage as a result. The disadvantages of the Valor form are that you cannot use magic, and Goofy will no longer be in your party for the duration of the drive. You receive 1 expereince point for any ennemy defeated in this form. |
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| Obtained | Twilight Town, speak to Yen Sid's wardrobe staff. | ||
| Use of Ally | Sacrifice Goofy. | ||
| Drive Bars | consumes 3 drive gauges. | ||
| Anti-Sora Points | +1 Anti Point | ||
| Abilities learned / earned in your form |
High Jump: Increases the height and distance of Jump (Circle) Air Combo Plus Brave Beat Brave Shot Combo Plus High Jump Lvl 1 (learned) Omega Finale Over the Horizon Retaliating Slash Sonic End Sonic Strike Synch Blade: Allows use of two Keyblades. |
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| Keyblade Magic | No magic is available in this form. | ||
| Form Levels | Level | EXP | Bonus |
| 1 | 0 | High Jump Lvl 1 usable | |
| 2 | 100 |
Auto-Valor usable by Sora +1 Valor Form Gauge |
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| 3 | 400 |
High Jump L2 usable by Valor Form High Jump L1 usable by Sora +1 Valor Form Gauge |
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| 4 | 760 | Bonuses attached | |
| 5 | 1210 | Bonuses attached | |
| 6 | 1750 | Bonuses attached | |
| 7 | 2500 | Bonuses attached | |
| Wisdom Drive Form | |||
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Magic type: Warrior Wizard. Sora's outfit will change into blue, indicating you have merged with Donald. Your Keyblade length increases and he carries it behind him while walking. Sora glides along the floor as if he were skating or hovering; he uses the keyblade to shoot white magic bullets that are similar to ice out of the end of the keyblade instead of swinging it as a sword. The advantages are your magic increases, becomes more potent and various combos can be created. Magic can also be used in much more rapid succession. The disadvantages are that Donald is no longer in the party for the duration of the battle and the drive gauge is used up at a higher rate then normal. You receive 1 experience point for every Heartless killed. |
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| Obtained | Complete the Timeless River. | ||
| Use of Ally | Donald | ||
| Drive Bars | It will consume 3 drive gauges. | ||
| Anti-Sora Points | +1 Anti Point | ||
| Abilities learned / earned in your form |
Quick Run: Allows Sora to dash over a short distance (Square) Combo Plus Magic Action Magic Haste Magic Spice MP Hastega Quick Run Lvl 1 (learned) Retaliating Slash Wisdom Shot: changes attack to a ranged bolt. |
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| Keyblade Magic | There is no Keyblade specific magic increase, it makes your regular magic more potent. | ||
| Form Levels | Level | EXP | Bonus |
| 1 | 0 | High Jump Lvl 1 usable by Wisdom Form. | |
| 2 | 20 |
Auto-Wisdom usable by Sora. +1 Wisdom Form Gauge. |
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| 3 | 80 |
Quick Run Lvl 2 usable by Wisdom Form. Quick Run Lvl 1 usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Wisdom Form Gauge. |
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| 4 | 152 |
MP Rage usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Wisdom Form Gauge. |
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| 5 | 242 |
Quick Run Lvl 3 usable by Wisdom Form. Quick Run Lvl 2 usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Wisdom Form Gauge. |
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| 6 | 350 |
MP Haste usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Wisdom Form Gauge. |
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| 7 | 500 |
Quick Run Lvl 4/MAX usable by Wisdom Form. Quick Run Lvl 3 usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Wisdom Form Gauge. |
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| Master Drive Form | |||
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Warrior and Wizard: Master of sword and magic. Sora wears a yellow costume in this form and wields two keyblades. Your strength and magic both increase. Please note that one of the Keyblades is in fact acting on its own through the control of magic. The battle animation is modified; it has much more of a spin attack element to it. The speed is much faster, long combos create large whirlwinds for maximum damage. The disadvantages are that you merge with both allies Donald and Goofy and the drive gauge drains at a very high rate. You must obtain drive gauge orbs to level this form, 1 small drive orb equals one experience point, 1 large drive orb equals 3 experience points. |
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| Obtained | Reunite with King Mickey in Hollow Bastion. | ||
| Use of Ally | Merge with Donald and Goofy. | ||
| Drive Bars | It will consume 4 drive gauges. | ||
| Anti-Sora Points | +1 Anti Point | ||
| Abilities learned / earned in your form |
Aerial Dodge: Allows Sora to Jump in the air twice (Circle). Aerial Dodge L1 (learned) Air Combo Plus Disaster Draw Endless Magic Master Magic Master Strike MP Hastera Synch Blade: Allows use of two Keyblades. |
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| Keyblade Magic |
Fire/Fira/Firaga Blizzard/Blizzara/Blizzaga Thunder/Thundara/Thundaga Cure/Cura/Curaga Magnet/Magnera/Magnega Reflect/Reflera/Reflega |
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| Form Levels | Level | EXP | Bonus |
| 1 | 0 | Aerial Dodge Lvl 1 usable by Master Form | |
| 2 | 60 |
Auto-Master usable through Sora's Menu. +1 Master Form Gauge. |
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| 3 | 240 |
Aerial Dodge Lvl 2 usable by Master Form. Aerial Dodge Lvl 1 usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Master Form Gauge. |
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| 4 | 456 |
Air Combo Plus usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Master Form Gauge. |
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| 5 | 726 |
Aerial Dodge Lvl 3 usable by Master Form. Aerial Dodge Lvl 2 usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Master Form Gauge. |
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| 6 | 1050 |
Air Combo Plus usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Master Form Gauge. |
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| 7 | 1500 |
Aerial Dodge Lvl 4/MAX usable by Master Form. Aerial Dodge Lvl 3 usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Master Form Gauge. |
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| Final Drive Form | |||
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Final: Master of all. Sora's final form comes near the end of the game. This is the strongest form, but the hardest to obtain. He will appear in Silver and hover around with two swords that will attack with their own will, you have no control over them. Both your strength and magic will greatly increase, and the attacks are the fastest possible. His attacks will be much different looking. The disadvantages are that Donald and Goofy will merge with Sora to gain their power. The gauge drains extremely fast, giving very limited time to use this Drive form. You can only level this form by killing Nobodies. 1 nobody equals 1 experience point. |
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| Obtained | Obtained at random when changing to any of the other three selectable forms, and only after the duel with Roxas. | ||
| Use of Ally | Donald and Goofy. | ||
| Drive Bars | It will consume 5 drive gauges. | ||
| Anti-Sora Points | - 10 point Anti-Sora points. | ||
| Abilities learned / earned in your form |
Glide: Allows Sora to move quickly through the air. (Square) Auto Assault Crime and Punishment Final Arcana Final Arts Final Strike Glide Lvl 1 (learned) Mobile Action MP Haste Synch Blade (allows use of two Keyblades) |
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| Keyblade Magic |
Fire/Fira/Firaga Cure/Cura/Curaga Reflect/Reflera/Reflega |
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| Form Levels | Level | EXP | Bonus |
| 1 | 0 | Glide Lvl 1 usable by Final Form. | |
| 2 | 20 |
Auto-Final usable through Sora's menu. +1 Final Form Gauge |
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| 3 | 80 |
Glide L2 usable by Final Form. Glide L1 usable by Sora's regular form +1 Final Form Gauge. |
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| 4 | 152 |
Form Boost usable by Sora. +1 Final Form Gauge. |
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| 5 | 242 |
Glide L3 usable by Final Form. Glide L2 usable by Sora. +1 Final Form Gauge. |
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| 6 | 350 |
Form Boost usable by Sora. +1 Final Form Gauge. |
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| 7 | 500 |
Glide L4/MAX usable by Final Form. Glide L3 usable by Sora's regular form. +1 Final Form Gauge. |
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| Sora Anti-Form | |||
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The Antiform is unique, because it is not selectable. It will occur at random when you use your other drive forms on a regular basis. Sora will turn you into a heartless like form but remain looking similar to his original shape. He will lose the use of his Keyblades and fight with claws just like a heartless, which is much stronger and faster than keyblade attacks. The disadvantages are that Donald and Goofy are no longer in the party and the option Attack is the only thing available on the command menu. | ||
| Obtained | Triggered randomly based on Anti-Points obtained. | ||
| Use of Ally | All members that are in party. | ||
| Drive Bars | It will consume the same number of drive gauges as the form it was intended to be. | ||
| What can activate Anti-Sora? |
Valor Form gives +1 point. Wisdom Form gives +1 point. Master Form gives +1 point. Final Form takes -10 points. Anti Form takes -4 points. Attaining a new Form resets the counter to zero. |
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| Percentage of Changing into Anti-Sora |
1-4 Anti-Sora points = 0 % chance. 5-9 Anti-Sora points = 10 % chance. 10 Anti-Sora points = 25 % chance. |
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| Abilities innate to Anti-Sora |
Double Speed. Cannot pick up HP, MP, Drive, Munny Orbs. Double damage taken. |
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| Keyblade Magic | Keyblade not used, no magic in this form. | ||
| Chances of changing to Anti-Sora in Scripted Battles. | |||
| When all party members are KO'd | Chance Value x 0 | ||
| When ally is a non-party, cooperative member | Chance Value x 0 | ||
| In scritpted / boss battles | Chance Value x 2 | ||
| In battles against Organisation XIII | Chance Value x 4 | ||
| During the Final Battle | Chance Value x 10 | ||
| Lion Form | |||
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When you enter the Pride Lands, Sora undergoes a physical transformation to blend in with the world, much like he does when entering Atlantica. This time he's a cute lion cub walking around with a sword in his mouth! | ||
| Obtained | Entering Pride Lands. | ||
| Use of Ally | None, this form affects the entire party. | ||
| Drive Bars | None. It does not require a gauge, nor can you change into any other forms. | ||
| Keyblade Magic | All usable, no bonus. All skills equipped are locked until leaving the Pride Lands. | ||
| Abilities learned / earned in your form |
Aerial Impulse Air Combo Plus Combo Plus Combo Upper Finishing Blast Retaliating Smash Dash - Only available in Lion form. Running Tackle - Only available in Lion form. |
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| Card Form | |||
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While fighting Gamblers or Organization XIII's Luxord, when you lose the game of Gamble, you will be transformed into a card. | ||
| Obtained | When losing to a Gambler or Luxord's Reactions. Sora returns after the Drive Timer depletes. | ||
| Use of Ally | None. | ||
| Drive Bars | None, other forms cannot be used. | ||
| Abilities learned / earned in your form | An area of effect attack, strength rating reduced to 1. | ||
| Dice Form | |||
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While fighting Gamblers or Organization XIII's Luxord, when you lose the game of Gamble, you will be transformed into a dice! | ||
| Obtained | When losing to a Gambler or Luxord's Reactions. Sora returns after the Drive Timer depletes. | ||
| Use of Ally | None. | ||
| Drive Bars | None, other forms cannot be used. | ||
| Abilities learned / earned in your form | A triple hit attack, strength rating reduced to 1. | ||
