Xion

Master the Xion boss fight in Kingdom Hearts III's Re Mind DLC. Learn her attack patterns, counter opportunities, and how to survive her Desperation Move.

Alright, let's talk about Xion. She's the final boss of the Limitcut episode in the Re Mind DLC, and believe me, she's a tough one. You've already taken down ten other bosses to get here, so you know the drill: this is going to be a test of your skills. You'll need to be really good at switching between blocking and dodging, because this fight definitely ramps up as it goes on.

First things first, Xion is lightning fast. You'll probably want to keep her locked on with the camera just so you don't lose track of her. She uses her Keyblade combo a lot, and the good news is you can block all of those hits and get in some damage yourself. She also has a ranged attack where she'll throw her Keyblade at you three times in a row. Block those, and you can counter again. Honestly, these two situations – her combo and her Keyblade throw – are your best bets for actually attacking her.

While she's attacking, Xion will also summon these Pillars of Light. They can be pretty unpredictable, and you might even see several at once. You absolutely need to block these. The real kicker here is that if you get hit by these too much, Sora's Max HP will drop all the way down to 1 HP! It only lasts for a short while before it goes back to normal, so if this happens, forget attacking and just focus on surviving until your health bar recovers. Keep in mind, she'll still be throwing in regular Keyblade combos during these Pillars of Light, so you'll need to be super alert to block those and look for your counter openings.

Phases:

1. Standard Attacks: Xion uses fast Keyblade combos and a three-hit Keyblade throw. Block and counter these.
2. Pillars of Light: Xion summons unpredictable Pillars of Light that can drastically reduce your Max HP. Block them or dodge carefully.
3. Yellow Armor Phase: Xion glows yellow, gains armor, and becomes faster. She'll jump to you and unleash Yellow Pillars of Light and shockwaves. Blocking is still key for openings.
4. Desperation Move: When low on HP, the arena transforms. Xion attacks from the center, and you'll need to block her attack to break her armor while dodging constant Pillars of Light.

Strategy:

• Stay Locked On: Xion's speed makes it crucial to keep her targeted.
• Master Blocking: Blocking her Keyblade combos and throws is your primary way to deal damage.
• Survive HP Drain: If your Max HP is reduced to 1, prioritize dodging and defense until it recovers.
• Yellow Armor: This phase is tough. Blocking her enhanced attacks is still the best way to create openings, but dodging is an option if you're struggling with the timing.
• Desperation Move: Timing your block against her central attack is vital to break her armor. Dodge the constant Pillars of Light.

When Xion glows yellow, she's armored up and her attacks get even more intense. She'll start leaping towards you and unleashing these Yellow Pillars of Light, along with shockwaves. Her regular Keyblade combos also get faster. It can be really tough to block through all of this, but you need to if you want to find those counter opportunities. Your other option is to just dodge roll around the arena and wait it out, but that means you're not dealing any damage for a while. It might take a few tries to get the timing down for blocking her attacks in this phase, but once you do, it'll feel much more manageable. She usually finishes this phase by sending out a bunch of Pillars of Light that track you – just keep dodging to the side to avoid them.

And you know what? That wasn't even her Desperation Move! She saves that for when you get her health really low. The whole arena will light up, and it'll be split in two by multiple Pillars of Light. Xion will fly out from the middle, and you need to time your block perfectly to deflect her attack. This is your chance to break through her armor and start dealing real damage. On top of that, you'll be dealing with a constant barrage of the regular Pillars of Light, so it's super easy to get caught off guard here.