Walkthrough for defeating Xemnas in Kingdom Hearts II, including strategies for his Dragon Form and Armored Xemnas phases, and tips for Final Form.
Walkthrough
- 1Start by dodging buildings and using the "Slicer" Reaction Command.
- 2Use the "Sky Scraper" Reaction Command to reach platforms.
- 3Defeat Bomb Bell B Nobodies to knock them into the power generator and destroy it.
- 4Use "Stunt Dodge" to reach the other generator and repeat the process.
- 5Once both generators are destroyed, you'll face spawning Nobodies. Defeat them all to continue attacking and destroying the core.
- 6Proceed to the next area where Xemnas is in his Keyblade Armor. You can get a few hits in, but be prepared to be knocked back. Riku's Limit Break is effective here. Mickey may revive Sora if you fall.
- 7Next is Xemnas's Dragon Form. You'll be on a ship chasing him. Use Circle to absorb attacks and Triangle to blast parts of the Dragon. Dodge all attacks as you cannot heal. Repeat until all parts are defeated.
- 8Xemnas returns to his Keyblade Armor. Glide back to him and use Final Form if needed. Use "Riding Shot" and "Meteor Rain" to damage him. Watch out for the lasers fired from the back, which increase in frequency and fire during grapples as his HP lowers.
- 9Finally, you'll face the Final Form of Xemnas. Sora is tossed into the air at the start of this phase.
Tips
- During the first phase against Xemnas, use the Reaction Command "Facedown" then "Clash" then "Breakthrough." Don't miss "Finish."
- Xemnas uses attacks like Thunder Guard and Slice Barrage. Guard Slice Barrage with Reflect.
- He warps around and uses quick slashes with his Ethereal Blades. Parry these with Guard and counter with your own assault. Avoid using magic.
- You will encounter "Invitation to Nothingness" again; charge the tower and use "Facedown" again to start the trio of Reaction Commands.
- In Dragon Form, since you can't heal, focus on dodging and using Circle to absorb attacks and Triangle to blast parts of the Dragon.
- For the final Armored Xemnas phase, Glide back to him and use Final Form if needed.
- Watch out for the Nobody symbols linking up and firing lasers.
- HP +5 (Sora)
- MP +10 (Sora)
- [SECRET ANSEM'S REPORT 13]
After the battle, new chapters are unlocked at the Olympus Coliseum, and it's possible to collect everything in the game. Check the Side Quests section for Item Synthesis, Puzzle Pieces, and difficult enemies.
The Goddess of Fate Cup [0604] and The Paradox Cup [0605] are now available.
When ready to take on Xemnas, Open the Door.
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