Unlock powerful Keyblades and grab valuable items by mastering Dive Mode in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance! Learn the best strategies for each world.
Alright, let's talk about Dive Mode in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. Think of it like the Gummi Ship missions from the older games – it's totally optional for beating the main story, but you'll definitely want to give it a shot. Why? Because hitting Rank A in all the Dives nets you a sweet Keyblade, plus some other handy items. Missing out on that would be a bummer!
The absolute biggest key to success in Dive Mode, whether you're aiming for that Rank A or just trying to rack up Prize Points for your Trophies, is time. You'll want to mash the A Button to boost your speed, but don't forget to snag those prizes as you go. It's less about pure skill and more about finding that perfect rhythm.
Below, you'll find the data for all the different Dives. We're focusing on A- and B-Rank scores because anything lower is just a C, and who wants that? We've only listed the minimum times needed for certain ranks to keep things tidy; if you hit a higher rank, that's what counts!
Dive Mode Rewards by World
| World | Rank-A Dive Prize |
| Traverse Town | Spark Dive |
| La Cité des Cloches | Water Barrel |
| Prankster’s Paradise | Balloonra |
| The Grid | Treasure Goggles |
| The Country of the Musketeers | Zero Graviga |
| Symphony of Sorcery | Fleeting Fantasy |
| The World That Never Was | Meteor |
Time Requirements for Multipliers
Here's a breakdown of the time goals for each world, which directly affect your score multiplier. Remember, faster times mean more points!
Traverse Town (Sora)
| Multiplier | Time Requirement |
| x1,000 | 1:15:00 or less |
| x 500 | 1:15:01 - 1:25:00 |
| x 100 | 1:25:01 - 1:45:00 |
| x 50 | 1:45:01 - 2:30:00 |
| x 1 | 2:30:01 or more |
Traverse Town (Riku)
| Multiplier | Time Requirement |
| x1,000 | 1:30:00 or less |
| x 500 | 1:30:01 - 2:30:00 |
| x 100 | 2:30:01 - 3:30:00 |
| x 50 | 3:30:01 - 4:30:00 |
| x 1 | 5:30:01 or more |
La Cité des Cloches (Sora)
| Multiplier | Time Requirement |
| x1,000 | 1:20:00 or less |
| x 500 | 1:20:01 - 1:35:00 |
| x 100 | 1:35:01 - 2:05:00 |
| x 50 | 2:05:01 - 2:50:00 |
| x 1 | 2:50:01 or more |
La Cité des Cloches (Riku)
| Multiplier | Time Requirement |
| x1,000 | 1:30:00 or less |
| x 500 | 1:30:01 - 2:30:00 |
| x 100 | 2:30:01 - 3:30:00 |
| x 50 | 3:30:01 - 4:30:00 |
| x 1 | 3:30:01 or more |
The Grid (Sora)
| Multiplier | Time Requirement |
| x1,000 | 1:25:00 or less |
| x 500 | 1:25:01 - 2:10:00 |
| x 100 | 2:10:01 - 3:00:00 |
| x 50 | 3:00:01 - 4:00:00 |
| x 1 | 4:00:01 or more |
The Grid (Riku)
| Multiplier | Time Requirement |
| x1,000 | 0:50:00 or less |
| x 500 | 0:50:01 - 1:05:00 |
| x 100 | 1:05:01 - 1:35:00 |
| x 50 | 1:35:01 - 2:20:00 |
| x 1 | 2:20:01 or more |
Prankster’s Paradise (Sora)
| Multiplier | Time Requirement |
| x1,000 | 1:15:00 or less |
| x 500 | 1:15:01 - 1:30:00 |
| x 100 | 1:30:01 - 2:00:00 |
| x 50 | 2:00:01 - 2:45:00 |
| x 1 | 2:45:01 or more |
