Equipment

Kingdom Hearts Guide - Sidequests

Equipment

Strong as Sora may be, he's not much of a match with his fists. That's where your equipment comes in.

Everything from Keychains to Staffs, Shields and even Accessories are listed here. We'll take a look at their states and what to equipped and when.

Before looking more into equipment, you must understand these three things:

- ATK is the stat listed under the weapons name on the right. That is the amount of damage guaranteed to be done with every hit, provided the enemy isn't invincible. STR is the amount that is added to your base STR. While attacking, your STR stat is subtracted by the enemies DEF stat then your ATK stat is added to it, resulting in ATK power. Basically:
Weapon STR Base STR – Enemy's DEF Modifiers ATK = Attack Power

This does NOT apply to magic.

- Magic power is increased by your MP gauge. The larger your MP gauge is, the more powerful your magic attacks will be, in addition to being able to cast them more often.

- Equipping 4 Accessories that reduce _ damage by 20% does NOT make you immune to that attack. Rather, 1 = 20%, 2 = 36%, 3 = 48%, 4 = 52%.

Weapons

Every weapon is relatively unique; though some are just outright better then others. Your partners weapons are pretty straight forward, with each one being overall better then the last, but Sora's Keyblades are more diverse and force you to choose between certain stats.

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Keychains
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No, Sora does not carry around multiple Keyblades with him. Rather, the Keyblade takes on a form befitting the Keychain attached to it
*glares at Naruto and Justaway Keychains in the corner*

Kingdom Key

Stats:
- ATK 3

Description:
The key chain attached draws out the Keyblade's true form and power.

Obtained:
Start

Breakdown:
You'll be using the Kingdom Key for what seems like forever. It's overall the most useless blade, as it is among the shortest and IS the weakest.

Jungle King

Stats:
- ATK 5
- STR 2

Description:
Has a long reach, but seldom deals critical blows.

Obtained:
Lock Deep Jungle keyhole.

Breakdown:
I use this blade for the majority of the game. I really don't care about critical blows, as there's really no measurable way to tell when one actually occurs. It's otherwise good stats and third-longest reach of all the Keychains makes this a valuable weapon.

Three Wishes

Stats:
- ATK 6
- STR 3

Description:
A powerful weapon that is difficult to deflect.

Obtained:
Lock Agrabah keyhole

Breakdown:
Difficult to deflect means that if you have the counterattack ability equipped, then the counterattack is almost always going to connect. Kind of useless as most enemies don't block your attacks and the ones that do wont normally do so twice in a row anyway. It's stats otherwise are not a big enough upgrade to give up my long reaching Jungle King.

Crabclaw

Stats:
- ATK 6
- STR 3
- MP 1

Description:
Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon power. Also deals good physical damage.

Obtained:
Lock Atlantica keyhole

Breakdown:
Not a bad weapon, it's reach is average and it has good power. If you have been using Three Wishes, this is a solid upgrade from it.

Pumpkinhead

Stats:
- ATK 7
- STR 4

Description:
Has a long reach and the ability to deal a string of critical blows.

Obtained:
Lock Halloween Town keyhole

Breakdown:
A solid upgrade from Jungle King. It's reach is only a hair less then it, and you have the ability to deal critical hits again if you feel lucky. Plus it looks cool :)

Fairy Harp

Stats:
- ATK 8
- STR 5
- MP 1

Description:
Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon power. Sometimes deals powerful critical blows.

Obtained:
Lock Neverland keyhole

Breakdown:
Just... don't. really, don't even think about it. It's stats are not enough of an upgrade to make up for being the shortest Keyblade.

Wishing Star

Stats:
- ATK 5
- STR 2

Description:
Has a short reach, but always finishes up a combo attack with a powerful critical blow.

Obtained:
After saving Geppetto, visit him in his house in First District Traverse Town.

Breakdown:
The only proper way to use this Keyblade is to unequipped all Combo Plus abilities. This will allow you to repeatedly critical an enemy. I still don't use this blade. Too weak and too short.

Spellbinder

Stats:
- ATK 4
- STR 1
- MP 2

Description:
Raises max MP by 2, and significantly enhances magic and summon power.

Obtained:
Talk to Merlin after acquiring all level 1 magic spells

Breakdown:
Only equip if you really like casting magic. In real combat this is pretty useless given it's low stats.

Metal Chocobo

Stats:
- ATK 10
- STR 7
- MP -1

Description:
Possess incredible power and reach, but reduces max MP by 1. Rarely deals critical blows.

Obtained:
Defeat Cloud in the Hercules Cup tournament (seed 4)

Breakdown:
Get this weapon as soon as possible! It has the second longest reach and the third highest ATK and STR. It is well worth losing criticals and 1 MP over.

Olympia

Stats:
- ATK 9
- STR 6

Description:
A powerful weapon that is difficult to deflect. Capable of inflicting mighty critical blows.

Obtained:
Win the Phil, Pegasus, and Hercules cups (with Donald and Goofy)

Breakdown:
Difficult to deflect means that if you have the counterattack ability equipped, then the counterattack is almost always going to connect. Kind of useless as most enemies don't block your attacks and the ones that do wont normally do so twice in a row anyway. Technically nothing wrong with this weapon. It is overall powerful and has a reach equal to that of the Kingdom Key. I just don't like it as much as my recently-obtained Metal Chocobo.

Lionheart

Stats:
- ATK 10
- STR 7
- MP 1

Description:
Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon power. Also deals great physical damage.

Obtained:
Defeat Leon and Cloud in the Hades Cup (seed 20)

Breakdown:
A good upgrade to the Metal Chocobo if you like casting magic (MP 2), but I just cant give up that range.

Lady Luck

Stats:
- ATK 8
- STR 5
- MP 2

Description:
Raises max MP by 2, and significantly enhances magic and summon power. Also inflicts good physical damage.

Obtained:
White Trinity #2 (Wonderland)

Breakdown:
By the point in the game where you actually get around to tracking down this blade, you're likely to have Oathkeeper, Oblivion, or even the Ultima Weapon, all of which are solid upgrades to this.

Divine Rose

Stats:
- ATK 10
- STR 7

Description:
A powerful weapon that is difficult to deflect. Capable of dealing a string of critical blows.

Obtained:
Talk to Belle in Hollow Bastion Library after freeing the Princesses.

Breakdown:
Difficult to deflect means that if you have the counterattack ability equipped, then the counterattack is almost always going to connect. Kind of useless as most enemies don't block your attacks and the ones that do wont normally do so twice in a row anyway. Its short reach and relative ugliness make it worthless.

Oathkeeper

Stats:
- ATK 9
- STR 6
- MP 1

Description:
Raises max MP by 1, and enhances magic and summon power. Capable of dealing a string of critical blows.

Obtained:
Talk to Kairi in the Secret Waterway in Traverse Town after defeating the Behemoth in Hollow Bastion.

Breakdown:
This is actually a really good weapon... In Kingdom Hearts 2. Here, it's really not that great. It is a very good well-rounded weapon, however. Strong, but not strong enough to take away from MP. Longer then the Kingdom Key, but not as long as others.

Oblivion

Stats:
- ATK 11
- STR 8
- MP -1

Description:
Possess colossal power, but reduces max MP by 1.

Obtained:
A chest in Hollow Bastions Grand Hall, opposite the doorway to the world's heart.

Breakdown:
A very good weapon and a solid upgrade to Metal Chocobo unless you really want that insane reach. I'll use this for a short time while I finish gathering supplies for the Ultima Weapon.

Ultima Weapon

Stats:
- ATK 12
- STR 9
- MP 2

Description:
The Ultimate Keyblade. Raises max MP by 2, and possess maximum power and attributes.

Obtained:
Synthesize all items in the Moogles' Item Workshop in Traverse Town.

Breakdown:
The best of the best. The only reason not to equip this is: A) you're
insane or B) you're out of your mind.

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Staffs
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Donald's weapon of choice. He specializes in Magic, so look for weapons that increase that attribute (“balancing” a stupid NPC will get you nowhere).

Mage's Staff

Stats:
- ATK 1

Description:
A staff that heightens magic power.

Obtained:
Start

Morning Star

Stats:
- ATK 2
- STR 1

Description:
A staff that heightens magic power. Can also be used for physical attacks.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 150 Munny

Shooting Star

Stats:
- ATK 4
- STR 3

Description:
A staff that heightens magic power. Also fairly good for physical attacks.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 750 Munny

Magus Staff

Stats:
- ATK 3
- STR 2
- MP 1

Description:
A mystical staff brimming with power. Raises max MP by 1.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 1000 Munny

Wisdom Staff

Stats:
- ATK 5
- STR 4
- MP 1

Description:
A mystical staff brimming with power. Raises max MP by 1. also fairly good for physical attacks.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 4000 Munny

Warhammer

Stats:
- ATK 4
- STR 3
- MP -1

Description:
A hammer made for combat. Reduces map MP by 1

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 250 Munny

Silver Mallet

Stats:
- ATK 7
- STR 6
- MP -1

Description:
A powerful hammer made for combat. Reduces max MP by 1.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 1000 Munny

Grand Mallet

Stats:
- ATK 9
- STR 8
- MP -1

Description:
A tremendously powerful hammer made for combat. Reduces max MP by 1.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 4000 Munny

Lord Fortune

Stats:
- ATK 6
- STR 5
- MP 1

Description:
A staff strong in both physical and magical power. Raises map MP by 1.

Obtained:
Have the Fairy Godmother free all the summon gems, then speak with her again. (you know, if she was really so concerned about this creatures, wouldn't you think she'd give you this FIRST to help find them?)

Violetta

Stats:
- ATK 9
- STR 8
- MP -1

Description:
A rod that sometimes inflicts massive damage. Reduces max MP by 1.

Obtained:
White Trinity #4 (Olympus Coliseum)

Wizard's Relic

Stats:
- ATK 5
- STR 4
- MP 2

Description:
An enormously powerful staff that sometimes left behind by Wizards. Raises max MP by 2.

Obtained:
Dropped by Wizards when defeated (0.2% chance)

Dream Rod

Stats:
- ATK 8
- STR 7
- MP 2

Description:
A mysterious rod holding unknown power. Raises max MP by 2.

Obtained:
Get all spells to level 3, then talk to Merlin (this includes getting all Dalmatians and defeating the Phantom... overall not worth it).

Save the Queen

Stats:
- ATK 9
- STR 8
- MP 2

Description:
A staff of immense magical and physical power. Raises max MP by 2.

Obtained:
Complete the Hades Cup alone (just Sora).

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Shields
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Goofy's weapon. I know, shield =//= weapon, but this is Disney and Goofy we're talking about. Remember what I said about making Donald “balanced”? Well forget all of that. It only applies when the character in question is actually useful unbalanced. Goofy's specialty is defense of himself with a single shield. Wont do you much good. You're best to choose shields that increase his attack.

Knight's Shield

Stats:
- ATK 1

Description:
A standard-issue knight's shield

Obtained:
Start

Mythril Shield

Stats:
- ATK 4
- STR 3

Description:
A shield that strikes a fine balance between attack and defense.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 750 munny

Onyx Shield

Stats:
- ATK 6
- STR 5

Description:
A well-balanced and effective shield for both attack and defense.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 2800 munny

Smasher

Stats:
- ATK 3
- STR 2

Description:
A shield made for attack rather then defense. Small and easy to handle.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 250 munny

Gigas Fist

Stats:
- ATK 7
- STR 6

Description:
A small, powerful shield made for attack rather then defense.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 1000 munny

Stout Shield

Stats:
- ATK 1

Description:
A large shield better suited for defense then offense. Effective against various forms of attack.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 250 munny

Golem Shield

Stats:
- ATK 3
- STR 2

Description:
A large shield best suited for defense. Also an effective assault weapon.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 1000 munny

Adamant Shield

Stats:
- ATK 5
- STR 4

Description:
A large shield best suited for defense. Effective against various attacks, and also a powerful assault weapon.

Obtained:
Purchase in Traverse Town Item Shop for 4000 munny

Herc's Shield

Stats:
- ATK 9
- STR 8

Description:
A shield with enormous power sealed within. Made for attacking.

Obtained:
Defeat Hercules in the Hercules Cup (seed 1)

Genji Shield

Stats:
- ATK 8
- STR 7

Description:
A shield of surpassing offensive and defensive strength.

Obtained:
Defeat Yuffie in the Hades Cup (seed 44)

Defender

Stats:
- ATK 10
- STR 9
- MP 1

Description:
A rugged shield sometimes left behind by Defenders. Raises max MP by 1.

Obtained:
Dropped by Defenders (0.2% chance)

Dream Shield

Stats:
- ATK 6
- STR 5
- MP 2

Description:
A shield to protect loved ones.

Obtained:
Obtain all 7 Spell Arts from the White Mushrooms then speak to Merlin.

Save the King

Stats:
- ATK 10
- STR 9
- MP 2

Description:
The most powerful shield. Raises max MP by 2.

Obtained:
Beat the Hades Cub in Time Trial mode.

Accessories

Accessories

Accessories are the second form of equipment. You can equip multiple accessories at a time, provided someone else isn't already using it AND you have an open accessory slot.

Accessories are used more to augment your defense then attack. There are some that do both however.

Also remember that if you equip a party member that is native to a certain world, then leave that world, they keep that accessory till you come back and un-equip it.

The Accessory Shop located in the center of Traverse Town first district sells accessories, but they're all pretty worthless. All dropped accessories by enemies is rare, but you'll fight so many enemies that you'll think it common.

--= Protect Chain ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
Buy: 150
Found:
- Chest in Destiny Ilands
- Dropped by Soldiers
- Starting Equipment for most party members

--== Protera Chain ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
Buy: 750
Found:
- Chest in Agrabah
- Chest in Deep Jungle
- Dropped by Large Body, Green Requiem, Powerwild, and Bandit

--== Protega Chain ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
Buy: 2800
Found:
- Chest in Agrabah
- Chest in Neverland

--== Fire Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 Fire Damage -20%
Buy: 250
Found:
- Starting equipment for Aladdin and Jack

--== Fira Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 Fire Damage -20%
Buy: 1000
Found:
- Chest in Agrabah
- Dropped by Red Nocturne

--== Firaga Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
 Fire Damage -20%
Buy: 4000
Found:
- Chest in Hollow Bastion
- Dropped by Fat Bandit

--== Blizzard Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 Ice Damage -20%
Buy: 250
Found:
- Starting equipment for Beast

--== Blizzara Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 Ice Damage -20%
Buy: 1000
Found:
- Dropped by Blue Rhapsody

--== Blizzaga Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
 Ice Damage -20%
Buy: 4000
Found:
- Chest in Hollow Bastion
- Dropped by Sheltering Zone and Sea Neon

--== Thunder Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 Lightning Damage -20%
Buy: 250
Found:
- Starting equipment for Ariel

--== Thundara Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 Lightning Damage -20%
Buy: 1000
Found:
- Chest in Agrabah
- Dropped by Yellow Opera

--== Thundaga Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
 Lightning Damage -20%
Buy: 4000
Found:
- Chest in Hollow Bastion
- Dropped by Aquatank, Screwdiver

--== Chaos Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 Dark Damage -20%
Buy: 600

--== Dark Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
 Dark Damage -20%
Found:
- Item Synthesis
- Chest in End of the World

--== Element Ring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 Fire, Ice and Lightning Damage -20%
Buy: 4800
Found:
- Item Synthesis
- Dropped by Battleship

--== Three Stars ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
 Fire, Ice, and Lightning Damage -20%
Found:
- Item Synthesis
- Chest in End of the World

--== Ability Stud ==--
Stats:
 AP 2
Buy: 200

--== Guard Earring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 AP 3
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Master Earring ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 AP 4
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Power Chain ==--
Stats:
 STR 2
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Golem Chain ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 STR 3
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Titan Chain ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 STR 4
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Energy Bangle ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 HP 3
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Angel Bangle ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 HP 6
Found:
- Item Synthesis
- Chest in End of the World

--== Gaia Bangle ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
 HP 9
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Magic Armlet ==--
Stats:
 MP 1
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Rune Armlet ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 MP 1
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Atlas Armlet ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 MP 2
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Brave Warrior ==--
Stats:
 STR 1
 HP 3
Found:
- Dropped by Guard Armor
- Chest in End of the World

--== Ifrit's Horn ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 AP 1
 Fire Damage -20%
Found:
- Dropped by Trickmaster
- Chest in End of the World

--== Inferno Band ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 Fire and Dark Damage -20%
Found:
- Dropped by Cerberus
- Chest in End of the World

--== White Fang ==--
Stats:
 DEF 1
 STR 1
 AP 1
Found:
- Dropped by Saber
- Chest in End of the World

--== Ray of Light ==--
Stats:
 HP 3
 MP 1
Found:
- Dropped by Pot Centipede
- Chest in End of the World

--== Holy Circlet ==--
Stats:
 AP 3
 Fire, Ice, and Lightning Damage -20%
Found:
- Dropped by Oogie boogie
- Chest in End of the World

--== Raven's Claw ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 STR 2
 Dark Damage -20%
Found:
- Dropped by Antisora
- Chest in End of the World

--== Omega Arts ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
 STR 3
 HP 3
Found:
- Dropped by Behemoth
- Chest in End of the World

--== Heartguard ==--
Stats:
 DEF 4
 HP 3
 Dark Damage -20%
Found:
- Item Synthesis

--== Ribbon ==--
Stats:
 DEF 3
 ALL Elements Damage -20%
Found:
- Item Synthesis
- Find 90 Dalmatians

--== Crystal Crown ==--
Stats:
 DEF 2
 STR 2
 HP 6
 AP 3
 MP 1
Found:
- Item Synthesis