Young Xehanort

Learn how to counter Young Xehanort's devastating attacks in Kingdom Hearts III's Limitcut episode. Master his Ice Barrage, Keyblade Combos, and Time Stop to emerge victorious.

Alright, let's talk about Young Xehanort! You'll find him chilling behind the first door on the left once you reach the top of the stairs in the Limitcut episode. Don't let his youthful appearance fool you; this guy can end you in a flash if you're not careful.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Young Xehanort is a boss in the Limitcut episode of the Re Mind DLC.
• He can kill you instantly if you get caught in his attack chains.

Phases:

1. Ice Barrage: He'll shoot icy projectiles that home in on you. Instead of trying to dodge these, it's much better to wait and deflect them. He'll often use this attack multiple times in a row or mix it with his other moves.
2. Keyblade Combo: This often starts with him teleporting up to three times before a whip-like Keyblade strike. Again, deflecting is your best bet. He also has an aerial spinning attack, usually performed three times, with a final downward strike. You can deflect the spins and then dodge the final strike to get some hits in.
3. HP Recovery: If he starts floating and spinning his Keyblade, he's trying to heal. Rush him and attack to interrupt this.
4. Time Stop: This is his most dangerous move. He'll teleport away, and you'll see a large clock appear on the ground under him. He follows up with a whip attack. If you get hit, time stops, and he'll unleash a combo that can likely put you in Critical. While you *can* deflect this, dodging is often safer unless you're confident in your deflection timing. A mistimed deflection leaves you vulnerable.

Strategy:

• Deflect, Deflect, Deflect: For his Ice Barrage and Keyblade Combos, deflecting is key. It often opens him up for a counter-attack.
• Punish the Spin Attack: When he does the aerial spin attack, deflect the first three and then dodge to the side of his final downward strike. This is a prime opportunity for you to counter-attack.
• Interrupt Healing: Don't let him recover HP. If you see him floating to heal, go in hard and fast to stop him.
• Master Time Stop Defense: Dodging his Time Stop attack is generally safer than trying to deflect it. Learn the timing and get out of the way.
• Exploit Openings: After deflecting his whip attack, watch for the [CIRCLE]/[B] button prompt to appear. Use this to dodge to his side and land some free hits.
• Resource Management: Always keep an eye on your HP and have MP ready for a Curaga spell. If you've stocked up, Elixirs are also great.
• Rage Form: If you're in a pinch and your MP is low, consider using Rage Form. Use its invincible frames to your advantage, but remember to exit the form quickly using the Situation Command. Ultimate Form is also an option.