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Part 40
Kingdom Hearts II

Part 40

Complete walkthrough for Part 40 of Kingdom Hearts II, covering the Halloween Town boss fight against The Experiment and the Pride Lands boss fight against Groundshaker.

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Complete walkthrough for Part 40 of Kingdom Hearts II, covering the Halloween Town boss fight against The Experiment and the Pride Lands boss fight against Groundshaker.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Halloween Town Square, defeat Wights and other Heartless to retrieve four Presents.
  2. 2
    Receive one Present from Jack. A scene will transition you to Santa's House.
  3. 3
    Enter the Shipping and Receiving room to collect Dawn #44 and Twilight #25.
  4. 4
    In the Wrapping Room, speak to the elf to start the Gift Wrapping minigame.
  5. 5
    Gift Wrapping Minigame: Use "X" to fire presents from the cannon and "Triangle" to reload. Fill the empty gift boxes. Stun Lock, Shock, and Barrel by hitting them.
  6. 6
    After the minigame, you will receive the Decoy Presents. Save your game.
  7. 7
    Speak to Santa to initiate the boss fight against The Experiment.
  8. 8
    After defeating The Experiment, you will receive the Decisive Pumpkin Keyblade.
  9. 9
    Proceed to the Pride Lands.
  10. 10
    After the opening scene, head to King's Den and speak with Simba to learn the "Running Tackle" maneuver.
  11. 11
    Go to the Stone Hollow and speak with Rafiki.
  12. 12
    Travel to the Elephant Graveyard and chase down Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed. Use Running Tackle and combos to defeat them. Simba's Limit is effective for catching them.
  13. 13
    Head to the Oasis after going to Pride Rock.
  14. 14
    After a scene at the Oasis, you will be taken back to Pride Rock. Save your game.
  15. 15
    Equip Thunder Resistant equipment and remove any "Auto" abilities for the upcoming boss fight.
  16. 16
    Prepare to fight the Groundshaker boss.
Tips
  • For The Experiment, be patient and attack when it pauses between its powerful attacks. Use the "Kickspring" Reaction Command to launch its torso into other body parts when it breaks apart. Attack the head once it's the only part remaining.
  • For the Groundshaker, use "Leap" to reach its weak points.
  • The Experiment: HP +5 (Sora), Jackpot (Donald), HP +5 (Goofy), HP +10 (Jack), Decisive Pumpkin Keyblade.
  • Groundshaker: Accessory Slot (Sora), HP +4 (Donald), MP Rage (Goofy), HP +5 (Simba).

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