Changes: Formchange

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Template:Game Formchange is a mechanic introduced in Kingdom Hearts III that gives Sora special abilities and changes the form of his Keyblade into various other weapons. Each Formchange, with the exception of Second Form, also recolors Sora's outfit.

Description

Each Formchange has a special Shotlock with each unique attack being activated and effectively replacing Sora's current equipped Shotlock for that specific Keyblade if the lock-on count is at MAX when it is unleashed. The MAX Shotlock of each form utilizes the highest level of Sora's Keyblade transformation, if there is one, whether or not the transformation is currently active when it is used.

Forms

List of Formchanges

Kingdom Key

Formchange: Second Form

Hero's Origin

FormChange: Counter Shield

Shooting Star

Formchanges: Double Arrowguns, Magic Launcher

Favorite Deputy

Formchanges: Hyper Hammer, Drill Punch

Ever After

Formchange: Mirage Staff

Happy Gear

Formchanges: Agile Claws, Twin Yo-Yos

Hunny Spout

Formchanges: Hunny Blasters, Hunny Launcher

Crystal Snow

Formchanges: Blizzard Claws, Blizzard Blades

Wheel of Fate

Formchanges: Highwind, Storm Flag

Nano Gear

Formchange: Nano Arms

Starlight

Formchange: Second Form S

Grand Chef

Formchange: Flying Pan

Classic Tone

Formchanges: Boom Hammer, Clock Drill

Trivia

While Formchange as a mechanic was not introduced until Kingdom Hearts III, the act of transforming Keyblades has been seen in previous games. In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the Lingering Will is able to change its Keyblade into different forms. In Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Final Mix, No Heart is able to morph their Keyblade. Young Xehanort also has the ability to morph his Keyblade in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

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-{{game|KHIII}}'''Formchange''' is a mechanic introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. Formchange allows [[Sora]] to change his abilities or the form of his [[Keyblade]].
+'''Formchange''' is a mechanic introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' that gives [[Sora]] special abilities and changes the form of his [[Keyblade]] into various other weapons. Each Formchange, with the exception of [[Second Form]], also recolors Sora's outfit.
-==Development==
+==Description==
+Each Formchange has a special [[Shotlock]] with each unique attack being activated and effectively replacing Sora's current equipped Shotlock for that specific Keyblade <i>if</i> the lock-on count is at MAX when it is unleashed. The MAX Shotlock of each form utilizes the highest level of Sora's Keyblade transformation, if there is one, whether or not the transformation is currently active when it is used.
-The concept of having the Keyblade transformed into different forms has existed since ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' with the [[Lingering Will]] being able to transform the [[Ends of the Earth]] Keyblade into different forms. The idea was incorporate into ''Kingdom Hearts III''s gameplay to show the growth of Sora's skill as he trained and become a more masterful Keyblade wielder.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-iii-shows-sora-at-his-most-powerful/1100-6428251/ '''''GameSpot.: Kingdom Hearts III Shows Sora at His Most Powerful''''']</ref>
+==Forms==
-Guardian Form and Strike Form were originally referred to as {{nihongo|'''Guard Form'''|ガードフォーム|Gādo Fōmu}} and {{nihongo|'''Power Form'''|パワーフォーム|Pawā Fōmu}} in early gameplay notes and were considered Drive Forms before the formal introduction of the Formchange concept.<ref>https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/791654547542376448</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/791653741862719488</ref>
+<center>
-==Description==
-Formchanges are triggered via [[Situation Command]] after achieving sufficient damage with a Keyblade. Certain Keyblades will also have the ability to Formchange a second time. Formchange is a mechanic that borrows cosmetic and technical concepts from [[Command Style]]s and [[Drive Form]]s both, and allows Sora to manipulate his Keyblade's form similar to the wielders from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. Each Formchange has a special Shotlock as well, with the unique attack being activated and replacing Sora's equipped Shotlock for that Keyblade if the lock-on count is at MAX when it is unleashed. The MAX Shotlock of each form utilizes the highest level of Sora's Keyblade transformation, if there is one, whether or not the transformation is currently active when it is used.
+<gallery bordercolor="transparent">
-== List of Formchanges & Abilites ==
+Image:Sora (Second Form) KHIII.png|[[Second Form]]
-{{Main|Second Form|Strike Form|Element Form|Guardian Form|Blitz Form|Rage Form|Ultimate Form}}
+Image:Sora (Strike Form) KHIII.png|[[Strike Form]]
+Image:Sora (Element Form) KHIII.png|[[Element Form]]
+Image:Sora Guard Form KHIII.png|[[Guardian Form]]
+Image:Sora (Blitz Form) KHIII.png|[[Blitz Form]]
+Image:Sora (Rage Form) KHIII.png|[[Rage Form]]
+Image:Sora (Ultimate Form) KHIII.png|[[Ultimate Form]]
+</gallery>
+</center>
+== List of Formchanges==
 ===''[[Kingdom Key]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Second Form]]
-*Obtain: first Keyblade
-*Form Change: [[Second Form]]
-*Skill: [[Treasure Magnet]], [[Formchange Extender]]
-*Stats: 4 Strength, 3 Magic
 ===''[[Hero's Origin]]''===
+*FormChange: [[Counter Shield]]
-*Obtain: complete [[Olympus]]
-*Form Change: [[Counter Shield]]
-*Skill: [[Defender]], [[Formchange Extender]]
-*Stats: 5 Strength, 2 Magic
 ===''[[Shooting Star (Keyblade)|Shooting Star]]''===
+*Formchanges: [[Double Arrowguns]], [[Magic Launcher]]
-*Obtain: complete [[Twilight Town]]
-*First Form Change: [[Double Arrowguns]]
-*Second Form Change: [[Magic Launcher]]
-*Skill: [[Magic Treasure Magnet]]
-*Stats: 3 Strength, 5 Magic
 ===''[[Favorite Deputy]]''===
+*Formchanges: [[Hyper Hammer]], [[Drill Punch]]
-*Obtain: complete [[Toy Box]]
-*First Form Change: [[Hyper Hammer]]
-*Second Form Change: [[Drill Punch]]
-*Skill: [[Lucky Strike]]
-*Stats: 5 Strength, 3 Magic
 ===''[[Ever After]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Mirage Staff]]
-*Obtain: complete [[Kingdom of Corona]]
-*Form Change: [[Mirage Staff]]
-*Skill: [[Leaf Bracer]], [[Aeroza]]
-*Stats: 2 Strength, 6 Magic
 ===''[[Happy Gear]]''===
+*Formchanges: [[Agile Claws]], [[Twin Yo-Yos]]
-*Obtain: complete [[Monstropolis]]
-*First Form Change: [[Agile Claws]]
-*Second Form Change: [[Twin Yo-Yos]]
-*Skill: [[Focus Converter]], [[Full MP Blast]]
-*Stats: 7 Strength, 3 Magic
 ===''[[Hunny Spout]]''===
+*Formchanges: [[Hunny Blasters]], [[Hunny Launcher]]
-*Obtain: complete [[100 Acre Wood]]
-*First Form Change: [[Hunny Blasters]]
-*Second Form Change: [[Hunny Launcher]]
-*Skill: [[Harvester]]
-*Stats: 6 Strength, 5 Magic
 ===''[[Crystal Snow]]''===
+*Formchanges: [[Blizzard Claws]], [[Blizzard Blades]]
-*Obtain: complete [[Arendelle]]
-*First Form Change: [[Blizzard Claws]]
-*Second Form Change: [[Blizzard Blades]]
-*Skill: [[Freeze Protection]]
-*Stats: 4 Strength, 7 Magic
 ===''[[Wheel of Fate]]''===
+*Formchanges: [[Highwind (formchange)|Highwind]], [[Storm Flag]]
-*Obtain: complete [[The Caribbean]]
-*First Form Change: [[Highwind (formchange)|Highwind]]
-*Second Form Change: [[Storm Flag]]
-*Skill: [[Waterza]]
-*Stats: 8 Strength, 5 Magic
 ===''[[Nano Gear]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Nano Arms]]
-*Obtain: complete [[San Fransokyo]]
-*Form Change: [[Nano Arms]]
-*Skill: [[Stun Protection]], [[Formchange Extender]]
-*Stats: 7 Strength, 5 Magic
 ===''[[Starlight]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Second Form|Second Form S]]
-*Obtain: complete [[Keyblade Graveyard]]
-*Form Change: [[Second Form|Second Form S]]
-*Skill: [[MP Haste]], [[Formchange Extender]]
-*Stats: 4 Strength, 4 Magic
 ===''[[Grand Chef]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Flying Pan]]
-*Obtain: receive "Excellent" score on all normal recipes in [[Little Chef's Bistro]]
-*Form Change: [[Flying Pan]]
-*Skill: [[Wizard's Ruse]], [[Chef Extraordinaire]]
-*Stats: 5 Strength, 7 Magic
 ===''[[Classic Tone]]''===
+*Formchanges: [[Boom Hammer]], [[Clock Drill]]
-*Obtain: receive a "High Score" in all 23 [[Classic Kingdom]] mini-games
-*First Form Change: [[Boom Hammer]]
-*Second Form Change: [[Clock Drill]]
-*Skill: [[MP Haste]]
-*Stats: 6 Strength, 9 Magic
 ===''[[Ultima Weapon]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Ultimate Form]]
-*Obtain: workshop crafting
-*Form Change: [[Ultimate Form]]
-*Skill: [[Combo Boost]], [[Air Combo Boost]], [[Situation Boost]]
-*Stats: 13 Strength, 13 Magic
 ===''[[Phantom Green]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Second Form|Second Form P]]
-*Obtain: DLC (Microsoft Store pre-order)
-*Form Change: [[Second Form|Second Form P]]
-*Skill: [[Thunder Boost]], [[Thundaza]]
-*Stats: 4 Strength, 4 Magic
 ===''[[Midnight Blue]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Second Form|Second Form M]]
-*Obtain: DLC (Playstation Network pre-order)
-*Form Change: [[Second Form|Second Form M]]
-*Skill: [[Blizzard Boost]], [[Blizzaza]]
-*Stats: 4 Strength, 4 Magic
 ===''[[Dawn Till Dusk]]''===
+*Formchange: [[Second Form|Second Form D]]
-*Obtain: DLC (Amazon pre-order)
-*Form Change: [[Second Form|Second Form D]]
-*Skill: [[Fire Boost]], [[Firaza]]
-*Stats: 4 Strength, 4 Magic
 == Trivia ==
-* While Formchange as a mechanic was not introduced until ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the act of transforming Keyblades has been seen in previous games. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', the [[Lingering Will]] is able to change his Keyblade into different forms. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Final Mix]]'', [[No Heart]] is able to morph their Keyblade. [[Young Xehanort]] also has the ability to morph his keyblade in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''.
+*While Formchange as a mechanic was not introduced until ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the act of transforming Keyblades has been seen in previous games. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', the [[Lingering Will]] is able to change its [[Ends of the Earth|Keyblade]] into different forms. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Final Mix]]'', [[No Heart]] is able to morph their Keyblade. [[Young Xehanort]] also has the ability to morph his [[Young Xehanort's Keyblade|Keyblade]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''.
-==References==
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