Skip to content
Part 53
Kingdom Hearts II

Part 53

Master Lingering Will's attacks in Kingdom Hearts II. Learn strategies for Impetuous Whip, Ultima Cannon, Draining Arrow, and more to overcome this challenging boss.

By ···10 min read·Multi-source verified
1 reading this guide  

Master Lingering Will's attacks in Kingdom Hearts II. Learn strategies for Impetuous Whip, Ultima Cannon, Draining Arrow, and more to overcome this challenging boss.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Phase One Attacks:
  2. 2
    Thrust Combo: Guard or Reflect when his arm goes back. Attack only after the thrust is completed.
  3. 3
    Impetuous Whip: This attack turns his Keyblade into a whip. Run away or Guard/Reflect. Drive Forms or Limits can provide invulnerability.
  4. 4
    Ultima Cannon: Lingering Will fires a homing energy sphere. If close, Guard to send it back and create an opening. If far, Quick Run or Dodge Roll towards the attack to avoid the explosion.
  5. 5
    Draining Arrow: Traps Sora in a seal, draining health. Choose "Release" from the Command Bar to break free. Dodge Roll or Reflect the initial snare (three times at normal health, five when critical). Lingering Will is vulnerable after the Keyblade reverts.
  6. 6
    Keyblade Glider: Lingering Will races around at high speed. Guarding is effective. Final Form and gliding can also protect Sora.
  7. 7
    Enchanting Curse: Creates an Orange Orb (locks attacks) or Blue Orb (locks magic/items). Deplete a new HP bar to break the curse. Attack Lingering Will based on orb color (blue for attacks, orange for magic). Drive Forms can be used. Dodge Roll, Reflect, or Quick Run to avoid the initial attack, indicated by him flying at high speed behind Sora.
  8. 8
    Phase Two Attacks (starts around 75% life):
  9. 9
    Plasma Drones: Lingering Will summons drones that charge before firing. Guard, Reflect, or Dodge Roll. Drones can be destroyed with Aerial Dodge. Lingering Will reappears after the first waves.
  10. 10
    Desperation!: Similar to Saix's Berserk. Guard the initial charge and combo. Glide away from the next flurry. Guard the third and final flurry after watching him teleport and Lock-On. Dodge Roll after the first three slashes to avoid a flailing assault. Reflect can time the final assault. Limit Form and Sonic Blade can provide invulnerability.
Tips
  • Use Guard and Reflect frequently to counter Lingering Will's combos.
  • Drive Forms (especially Final Form) and Limit Forms can offer invulnerability during tough attacks.
  • Exploit openings after specific attacks like Draining Arrow and Ultima Cannon for damage.
  • Pay attention to Lingering Will's visual cues for attack timings.

100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content