Secret Bosses

Learn how to defeat Vanitas's Lingering Spirit and the Mysterious Figure in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX. Get strategies and prize info for these tough secret bosses.

Alright, let's talk about the real challenges in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX: the secret bosses! These fights are no joke and will really test your skills. We've got two major ones to tackle: Vanitas's Lingering Spirit and the Mysterious Figure. Get ready, because these are some of the toughest encounters in the game.

BOSS - Vanitas Lingering Spirit

So, Vanitas's Lingering Spirit is basically designed to one-hit KO you. Seriously, any hit you take will likely spell the end. That means Second Chance and Once More abilities are absolutely mandatory. Don't even think about going in without them!

Even though Vanitas has pretty low HP, his defense is through the roof, so magic isn't going to cut it. And here's a crucial tip: DO NOT use Cure, Cura, or Curaga. If you heal with magic, Vanitas will just copy you and heal himself right back up! Stick to Potions and Hi-Potions instead. You'll probably end up at 1 HP anyway, and he can't mimic item usage.

When it comes to dodging, forget about blocking. You want to use your standard dodging techniques, like Aqua's cartwheel, because they give you longer invulnerability frames. Just keep moving and avoid his attacks.

While most attacks won't do much, Ventus's Tornado command can actually deal some decent damage. For Aqua and Terra, you'll want to rely heavily on Mine Shield, Mine Square, and Seeker Mine. The strategy here is to set up traps and then position yourself between Vanitas and the mines so he walks right into them. It takes practice to get the timing down for using potions, but generally, right after a successful dodge is a good window. You can get in a few Keyblade hits occasionally, but it's safer to keep your distance and focus on dropping mines and dodging.

Prizes

After you manage to beat Vanitas's Lingering Spirit, save your game. Then, load up a file where you can access the Land of Departure. Just landing there will trigger the next big event and the game's ultimate challenge.

BOSS - Mysterious Figure

Just like Vanitas, the Mysterious Figure hits hard enough to leave you at 1 HP with almost every attack. The good news? You can use healing spells in this fight, so equip those Curagas!

Your best bet for offense is either lightning-fast commands or relying almost entirely on Shotlocks, which are going to be your main damage dealers. The best times to heal are right after you've been knocked into the air or sent flying backward. Trying to melee him will almost always result in a counter, so stick to distance attacks or those quick commands like Sonic Blade.

Honestly, there's not a ton of complex strategy here beyond dodging like crazy and waiting for the perfect moment to unleash a Shotlock. Keep an eye out for when the Mysterious Figure uses a big attack; there's usually a small opening right after for you to get some damage in. Be quick about it! You'll be spending most of the battle just trying to survive his onslaught, especially when he transforms into flames.

Prizes