Story-Related Trophies

Learn how to complete all storylines in Critical Mode for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX. Get tips on the best commands and abilities to use for an easier experience.

To unlock the 'Critical Competitor' trophy in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, you must complete all storylines, including Terra, Ventus, Aqua's stories, the Final Episode, and the Secret Episode, on Critical Mode.

While this difficulty presents a challenge, the early stages of each character's story are the most demanding. Once you reach a decent level and acquire better commands and abilities, the remainder of the game becomes more manageable. It is highly recommended to spend time in Radiant Garden for each character, melding commands and abilities to ease the rest of your playthrough and gain levels.

Recommended Commands

Attack Commands

• Fire Surge (Possible Recipe: Fire Strike Lv3 + Fira Lv3)
• Thunder Surge (Possible Recipe: Thundara Lv3 + Fire Dash Lv3)

These are your primary damage-dealing attack commands. Having four copies of either is recommended. Additional copies can be purchased from the Moogle shop.

Magic Commands

• Triple Firaga (Aqua Only) (Possible Recipe: Firaga Lv4 + Firaga Lv4)
• Triple Blizzaga (Aqua Only) (Possible Recipe: Blizzaga Lv4 + Blizzaga Lv4)
• Thundaga (Possible Recipe: Thundara Lv3 + Thundara Lv3)
• Zero Graviga (Possible Recipe: Zero Gravira Lv3 + Zero Gravira Lv3)
• Magnega (Possible Recipe: Magnera Lv3 + Magnera Lv3)
• Curaga (Possible Recipe: Cura Lv3 + Cura Lv3)

Triple Firaga and Triple Blizzaga are primarily for boss battles. Thundaga, Zero Graviga, and Magnega function as crowd control, capable of defeating numerous enemies quickly. Curaga is your essential healing magic, with two copies recommended.

Defense Commands

• Renewal Block (Terra, Ventus) (Possible Recipe: Curaga Lv4 + Block Lv3)
• Renewal Barrier (Aqua) (Possible Recipe: Curaga Lv4 + Barrier Lv3)

These defense commands allow you to recover a small amount of HP when you successfully guard an enemy attack.

Recommended Abilities

• HP Boost x3
• Fire Boost x3
• Blizzard Boost x3
• Thunder Boost x3
• Attack Haste x5
• Magic Haste x5
• Combo F Boost x2
• Finish Boost x2
• Reload Boost
• Defender
• EXP Chance
• EXP Walker
• Second Chance
• Once More
• Leaf Bracer

Prioritize obtaining Leaf Bracer, Second Chance, Once More, EXP Walker, Attack Haste, Magic Haste, and Reload Boost as soon as possible. The other abilities can be acquired afterward.