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Secret Episode
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX

Secret Episode

Defeat the Unknown Heartless boss in KH 2.5 ReMIX's Secret Episode. Learn strategies for Dark Hide's phases and find items like Transcendence.

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Defeat the Unknown Heartless boss in KH 2.5 ReMIX's Secret Episode. Learn strategies for Dark Hide's phases and find items like Transcendence.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Save your game and move to the darkness spot. Defeat the Heartless, Shadows, and Neo Shadows.
  2. 2
    Continue to find Darkballs. Leap upon a Darkball to launch upwards to a new level.
  3. 3
    Clear the darkness spot and loot the chest for a Balloon Letter.
  4. 4
    Launch higher then drop into the Lower Zone where you’ll find a chest with a Chaos Crystal.
  5. 5
    Clear more darkness spots and drop down to a mysterious-looking one. Defeat the Heartless here to spawn a Darkball to launch higher.
  6. 6
    Drop down and clear a darkness spot to get the Blackout ability.
  7. 7
    Leave at this exit to return to the Middle Zone. Grab the Zero Graviga and clear another darkness spot.
  8. 8
    Return to the area where you just raised a pillar. Climb up and onto that pillar, launching higher onto another platform.
  9. 9
    Clear the two darkness spots here to create a new way up. Towards the top is a chest with a Secret Gem.
  10. 10
    Head into the next area, the Upper Zone, where you need to clear zones of darkness. Start clearing around the left and you’ll spot a chest with a Megalixir.
  11. 11
    Check the platform on the far right for a Triple Firaga.
  12. 12
    Drop down into the center area to find the final chest, Transcendence.
  13. 13
    Head back up and enter the main sphere of darkness once you’ve cleared all other minor locations.
  14. 14
    Clear a large number of Shadow and Neo Shadow Heartless in the main sphere to get a Save Point.
  15. 15
    Head into the next area for the boss, an Unknown Heartless.
Tips
  • Equipping abilities that have area of effect damage is a must, as you will fight a lot of enemies at once.

BOSS - Dark Hide

The Dark Hide is a fast, fierce, and unpredictable opponent.

Phase 1:

  • The Heartless attacks from within the darkness, visible only by its glowing red eyes.
  • The boss will attempt to charge at Aqua. When it does, the battle shifts to its point of view, turning the scene red, making it hard to dodge.
  • The Heartless also attacks with savage claw swipes and tail spins.
  • The best way to deal damage is to patiently wait until just after the scene where it looks at you through its point of view, then quickly use Barrier to block the incoming attack and finally use Aqua’s counter attack to deal damage.
  • The Dark Hide will then stand idly for a few seconds before returning to the shadows. Get as many Keyblade strikes in as you can.
  • If you have Teleport equipped, Aqua sometimes will teleport behind the Dark Hide instead of blocking its attack with Barrier. This leaves the Heartless vulnerable as all of its attacks in this phase are focused on what’s in front of it.
  • After dealing around one and a half health bars of damage, it will reveal its true form.

Phase 2:

  • The second stage is the same as the first, with the exception of new attacks.
  • The boss still retains its claw swipes and spin attacks but can now charge at Aqua, leaving a trail of flames in its wake.
  • The Dark Hide’s movements become more erratic, making it hard to land hits.
  • The Rhythm Mixer Command Style finisher deals great damage to the boss.
  • Be patient and try not to get frustrated.

Phase 3:

  • The Dark Hide now uses red, blue, and green afterimages of itself for offensive and defensive purposes.
  • It may spin around Aqua, its afterimages charging at her while it slams the ground, creating a shockwave.
  • The boss can shoot dark energy orbs that, after a few seconds, expand, damaging Aqua if she steps too close.
  • It also utilizes a variant of the Mega Flare command, wherein it shoots a large fireball at Aqua.
Tips for Dark Hide
  • Patience is key.
  • Use Cure and potion commands.
  • High HP is recommended.

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