Crimson Jazz

Crimson Jazz(クリムゾンジャズ)
Type	Emblem Heartless
Romaji	Kurimuzon Jazu
Games	Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II
It chases its target with determination while scattering mines, so be wary when fighting this creature. When its HP gets low, it places a large mine. Avoid it before it explodes. It easily resists magic, so don't be shy about using the Keyblade!
It chases its target with determination while scattering mines, so be wary when fighting this creature. When its HP gets low, it places a large mine. Avoid it before it explodes. It easily resists magic, so don't be shy about using the Keyblade!
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The Crimson Jazz (クリムゾンジャズ, Kurimuzon Jazu^?) is an Emblem Heartless that appears in Kingdom Hearts II.

The Crimson Jazz, the largest Heartless in its family, is a powerful relative to the Red Nocturne from Kingdom Hearts, and can be a real danger if not quickly destroyed. Like its predecessor, it utilizes Fire magic. However, its magic is more focused on surrounding and crushing the target with explosions rather than shooting flames.

Crimson Jazz attacks with exploding mines that follow Sora until they explode. Even after a Crimson Jazz is destroyed, any existing mines will still follow you until they explode! And with magic-resistance and having the airborne trait, this Heartless can pose quite a threat. This Heartless has a small fire pattern along the bottom of itself and just appears to be a bigger version of its predecessor.

Design

A Crimson Jazz has a smooth, conical, red body with a Heartless emblem emblazoned on its chest and a yellow flame pattern decorating the base of its body. The top of its body flares outward and forms a jagged "collar" below the Heartless's spherical, pitch black head. It also wears a conical, red hat that is yellow on the inside, has a jagged brim, and a thin, curled tip. A black and yellow band encircles the bottom stem of the hat. Like many Heartless, the Crimson Jazz has glowing yellow eyes. Its seemingly useless feet sport three small, thin toes. The Crimson Jazz is one of the largest members of its family of Heartless, only contested by the likes of the Emerald Serenade and Pink Concerto.

The Crimson Jazz, like many other Heartless in its family, is named after a color—in this case, crimson, a shade of red—and a musical term—in this case, jazz.

Strategy

In an open area with two or more Crimson Jazzes, Sora can be pushed up very high by the chain of the their small mines exploding. For this, Sora should use Aerial Recovery and Aerial Dodge to keep himself aloft for a while.

As the bombs do not do heavy damage, this can continue without great danger to Sora, sometimes happening unintentionally. Use Reflect to end the chain as fast as possible. Fire magic does not harm them, but Blizzard magic does serious damage.

Stats & Abilities

Weapon	x1.0
Weapon	x1.0
Fire	x0
Fire	x0
Blizzard	x1.0
Blizzard	x1.0
Thunder	x0.5
Thunder	x0.5
Darkness	x0.5
Darkness	x0.5
Other	x1.0
Other	x1.0
Hollow Bastion
Lvl	30
Lvl	30
HP	107
HP	107
EXP	298
EXP	298
Str	29
Str	29
Def	16
Def	16
Hollow Bastion
Lvl	34
Lvl	34
HP	118
HP	118
EXP	398
EXP	398
Str	32
Str	32
Def	18
Def	18
Beast's Castle
Lvl	36
Lvl	36
HP	123
HP	123
EXP	455
EXP	455
Str	34
Str	34
Def	19
Def	19
Olympus Coliseum
Lvl	39
Lvl	39
HP	131
HP	131
EXP	550
EXP	550
Str	37
Str	37
Def	21
Def	21
Agrabah
Lvl	40
Lvl	40
HP	134
HP	134
EXP	585
EXP	585
Str	37
Str	37
Def	21
Def	21
Hollow Bastion
Lvl	45
Lvl	45
HP	147
HP	147
EXP	775
EXP	775
Str	42
Str	42
Def	24
Def	24
Titan Cup
Matches	Match 7: 2x }}
Matches	Match 7: 2x }}
Lvl	41
Lvl	41
HP	138
HP	138
EXP	—
EXP	—
Str	39
Str	39
Def	22
Def	22
Goddess of Fate Cup
Matches	Match 4: 2x }}
Matches	Match 4: 2x }}
Lvl	53
Lvl	53
HP	168
HP	168
EXP	—
EXP	—
Str	48
Str	48
Def	28
Def	28
Titan Paradox Cup
Matches	Match 7: 2x }}
Matches	Match 7: 2x }}
Lvl	80
Lvl	80
HP	240
HP	240
EXP	—
EXP	—
Str	70
Str	70
Def	41
Def	41
Rewards
(3) MP Ball x 2 (3) Drive Ball x 4 Mega-Ether (5%) Blazing Crystal (12%), Serenity Stone (4%)
(3) MP Ball x 2 (3) Drive Ball x 4 Mega-Ether (5%) Blazing Crystal (12%), Serenity Stone (4%)

Attacks

• Kick: Swings body and kicks
• Shockwave: Stores energy to release shockwave
• Mines: Multiple small mines appear close to target
• Large Mines: Three large mines follow opponent