Abilities (Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep)
While some of the characters have unique abilities, there are also some universal abilities that spread across characters. Each of these abilities aid one in battle when fighting against a horde of Heartless or against the boss. Different abilities meant for different characters can have a profound effect on the gameplay.
Unlike the old Kingdom Hearts, the abilities here are not earned via AP. The abilities are passive and are connected to the Commands. Each command has their own set of abilities that are dependent on the crystal when used with Command Meld.
Prize Abilities
| Ability Name | Max Amount | Description | Command Meld |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Magnet | 5 | Automatically scoops up nearby prizes for you. Multi-install the ability to increase range. | Hungry Crystal |
| HP Prize Plus | 3 | Increases the number of HP prizes enemies drop. Multi-install the ability for even more prizes. | Hungry Crystal |
| Link Prize Plus | 3 | Increases the number of D-Link prizes enemies drop. Multi-install the ability for even more prizes. | Abounding Crystal |
| Lucky Strike | 5 | Increases the number of prize boxes enemies drop. Multi-install the ability for even more prizes. | Abounding Crystal |
Status Abilities
| Ability Name | Max Amount | Description | Command Meld |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP Boost | 3 | Increases your HP. Multi-install the ability to bump it up even further. | Soothing Crystal |
| Fire Boost | 3 | Increases the damage dealt by your Fire commands. Multi-install the ability to deal even more damage. | Shimmering Crystal |
| Blizzard Boost | 3 | Increases the damage dealt by your Blizzard commands. Multi-install the ability to deal even more damage. | Shimmering Crystal |
| Thunder Boost | 3 | Increases the damage dealt by your Thunder commands. Multi-install the ability to deal even more damage. | Shimmering Crystal |
| Cure Boost | 3 | Increases the amount of HP you recover with Cure commands. Multi-install the ability to recover even more. | Shimmering Crystal |
| Item Boost | 3 | Increases the effectiveness of recovery item commands. Multi-install the ability for an even larger improvement. | Soothing Crystal |
| Attack Haste | 5 | Shortens the reload time for all attack commands installed in your deck. Multi-install the ability for even quicker reloading. | Fleeting Crystal |
| Magic Haste | 5 | Shortens the reload time for all magic commands installed in your deck. Multi-install the ability for even quicker reloading. | Fleeting Crystal |
| Combo F-Boost | 2 | Increases the damage dealt by the last blow of your combos. Multi-install the ability to deal even more damage. | Pulsing Crystal |
| Finish Boost | 2 | Increases the damage dealt by your Finish command. Multi-install the ability to deal even more damage. | Pulsing Crystal |
| Fire Screen | 2 | Increases your resistance to Fire attacks. Multi-install the ability to bump it up even further. | Shimmering Crystal |
| Blizzard Screen | 2 | Increases your resistance to Blizzard attacks. Multi-install the ability to bump it up even further. | Shimmering Crystal |
| Thunder Screen | 2 | Increases your resistance to Thunder attacks. Multi-install the ability to bump it up even further. | Shimmering Crystal |
| Dark Screem | 2 | Increases your resistance to darkness-based attacks. Multi-install the ability to bump it up even further. | Shimmering Crystal |
| Reload Boost | 1 | Shortens the reload time for all commands installed in your deck whenever your HP falls below 25%. | Fleeting Crystal |
| Defender | 1 | Increases your Defense whenever your HP falls below 25%. | Fleeting Crystal |
Support Abilities
| Ability Name | Max Amount | Description | Command Meld |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero EXp | 1 | Prevents you from gaining any EXP when you defeat enemies. | N/A |
| Combo Plus | 3 | Adds one stroke to your ground combos. Multi-install the ability for even longer combos. | Wellspring Crystal |
| Air Combo Plus | 3 | Adds one stroke to your aerial combos. Multi-install the ability for even longer combos. | Wellspring Crystal |
| EXP Chance | 1 | Doubles the EXP you receive whenever your HP falls below 25%. | Abounding Crystal |
| EXP Walker | 1 | Awards you 1 EXP for every step you take. | Abounding Crystal |
| Damage Syphon | 1 | Restores some of the Focus Gauge when you take damage. | Soothing Crystal |
| Second Chance | 1 | Ensures you always retain 1 HP after an attack that would otherwise finish you off unless you are already down to 1 HP. | Pulsing Crystal |
| Once More | 1 | Ensures you always retain 1 HP throughout a combo that would otherwise finish you off unless you are already down to 1 HP when the first attack hits. | Wellspring Crystal |
| Scan | 1 | Displays the HP of the targeted enemy. | N/A |
| Leaf Bracer | 1 | Prevents you from taking damage while using Cure commands. | Pulsing Crystal |
Different abilities develop different combos
When using different abilities with different command melds, it can either break or fix your spells. While travelling around the world, your character will encounter a variety of abilities that can reinforce their spells and physical attacks. Mixing and matching your abilities can also help you adjust to different situations. If you’re looking for farming, EXP walker can help you with EXP farming. For going through battles quickly, the Attack Haste and the Magic Haste works.
Sources:
Kingdom Hearts wiki. Abilities (Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]. Retrieved January 13, 2017, from http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/Abilities_(Kingdom_Hearts_Birth_by_Sleep)
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