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Part 47
Kingdom Hearts II

Part 47

Learn how to defeat Xemnas in Kingdom Hearts II. This guide covers Xemnas's attack patterns, Riku's role, and the final button-mashing sequence.

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Learn how to defeat Xemnas in Kingdom Hearts II. This guide covers Xemnas's attack patterns, Riku's role, and the final button-mashing sequence.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Xemnas fires energy beams. Use the "Reversal" Reaction Command to dodge; attacking is futile.
  2. 2
    Xemnas is fast and leaves images of himself. Constantly lock back onto the real Xemnas.
  3. 3
    Guard his melee attacks and start a combo. Xemnas is not good at breaking combos.
  4. 4
    As his HP lowers, Xemnas shoots exploding energy balls. Reflect or a Limit Break like Sonic Blade is useful.
  5. 5
    Xemnas warps and fires lasers in a circle around Sora. Use Reflect and dodge.
  6. 6
    With two bars of HP or less, Xemnas traps Sora. You gain control of Riku.
  7. 7
    Use Dark Aura to stun Xemnas, then take exactly three steps, and use Dark Aura again. Repeat until you can reach Sora and free him.
  8. 8
    After freeing Sora, deal damage to Xemnas.
  9. 9
    You'll return to dodging repeatedly. Take his HP to 1.
  10. 10
    Mash Cross and Triangle repeatedly to dodge attacks and keep Sora and Riku alive.
  11. 11
    Use a Combo Finisher to end the battle.
Tips
  • Use the "Reversal" Reaction Command to constantly dodge Xemnas's energy beams.
  • Guard Xemnas's melee attacks and start a combo to deal damage, as he is not good at breaking them.
  • Use Reflect or a Limit Break like Sonic Blade when Xemnas shoots exploding energy balls.
  • When Riku takes control, use Dark Aura to stun Xemnas, then take three steps and repeat the process.
  • In the final sequence, mash Cross and Triangle repeatedly to survive and keep Sora and Riku alive.
  • Use a Combo Finisher once you survive the final sequence to end the battle.

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