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Terra

How to Unlock]
To Unlock Terra you must achieve the event of Xemnas being defeated, which will clear the World in The World that Never Was. Upon doing this, you should be informed that "A new episode has been added" in Disney Castle. There is a mysterious portal that appears near the back, and you must go there, in which you will fight the man who appeared in the secret ending! Known as "Lingering Spirit" or as we'll call him from now on in this guide, Terra.


Attacks

Wave Rider - Terra will change his Keyblade, into what would seem best describe as a air Motorcycle/Surfboard.

Apperance
This move is actually very easy to evade, mainly because it's style and looks are very much exaggerated due to how it moves through a wide field at high speed.

How to Avoid
There are a few methods to avoid, for one of them you can Dodge Roll out of the way with perfect timing, another way would be to cast Reflect, as he is heading towards you. This method is much easier, but will cost MP. If you somehow DO get hit, we do not recomment to regain balance, as if you are level 99 you should have Once More, and One Chance, which will keep you alive, as long as you do not aerial recover. If you do somehow hit the ground, he highly recommend to use Curaga right as he's coming to hit you, and then go to the method of Dodge Roll, if he hasn't stopped then. In some cases, the Orbit of the motorcycle might be changed, and Blizzzard, or Magnet may be shot out. You're best method if this has happened, is to jump, or glide as Blizzard is slightly homing. However, we do not have much information on this, therefore we don't know a real method to dodge this.

Dash Attack
This attack is very similar to Sora's "Rising Sun" reaction most notable to be seen in the 1000 heartless battle.

How to Avoid
You will become a punching bag if this lands a hit on you at all, so it's really best to just avoid it, but if you do get hit by this once again do not recover until the attack has ended, and then heal yourself. However if you don't lose all your HP from the first attack, it is best to use revenge slash to help you block the next, while recovering. However since we highly recommend to avoid this attack, here's how. Just like Wave Rider, the attacks can be avoided with the use of "Reflectga" or "Dodge Roll". However we mainly recomment Dodge Roll, as if Terra uses this attack three times in a row, there's a high possibility that he will connect it with his Whip Attack. If he's only doing it twice, then just use Reflect, and Dodge Roll, and then if he does it a third time, mainly use Dodge Roll, and then Dodge Roll away from him after he does his last one. If he doesn't do the Whip Attack, he will land safely, thus making him very vunerable for a mere second, that is your time to strike! Though just to give a little note for the Dodge Roll, you shouldn't just use it randomly, as this attack requires alot of timing.

Whip Attack
His Keyblade turns into a Whip, and has a wide range of attack.

How to Avoid
It is possible to barely evade this attack if you're close by using Quick Run Level 3, he may use it continuously as a counter attack, if you do three continuous full combos on him. Anyways, there are 2 possible ways to avoid it. If he is doing it as a normal attack, you should have enough distance to realize this and Dodge Roll out of the way. However, if you are facing this as a counter, we recommend two choices. Using Reflect, or air gliding quickly out of the way, as you will be fast enough to escape the attack then. Either one should work. After he finishes this attack he will once again become defenseless. A perfect time for you to strike him down!

Canon Shot
His Keyblade turns into a large canon, and fires off a shot towards you.

How to Avoid
Even if you are at long distance, it will not deny the fact this attack will come to claim your health bar if you are not careful enough. Though luckily this attack is very slow, so we recommend that you do get close, call us crazy but it's one of the safest, and most effective ways to not get hit by this attack. Two of the ways, are to use Aerial Dodge, and Reflect in which knocks the ball back, however Terra can easily knock this right back at you, which may turn this into a game of Tennis, so to speak. What we do recommend is using Guard, but you need to get in really close, because the moment he fires it, you will get hit if you do not guard. If you do this correctly, Terra will have no time to negate the attack, causing him to be knocked into the air, and free to get your combos off!

Drill Attack
There is a possibilitiy of this attack being noticed when Terra rushes towards you and fires what seems like an energy cogwheel at you.

How to Avoid
We highly recomment using Reflectaga ONCE, as he may do it again, and we need to not release Reflectaga's combo until we're sure it's finished. Another method would be to Aerial Dodge out of the way, as he uses this attack. He mainly does it when his HP is below half, though keep your eye on him, as he will also be warping rather randomly at times as well.

Command Lock
This happens, when he jumps and creates an energy disturbance, by hitting the ground with his keyblade, if you get caught in this you're attack will be locked.

How to Avoid
We recommend this to be dodged AT ALL COST by Air Gliding, or Dodge Roll, even reflect. He may do it more then once, (In my battle against him, he was persistant and tried it three times in a row). We can't give much detail on this attack, however when you see it for your own eyes, you should know exactly when to dodgeroll.

Keybow
The Keyblade is turned into the shape of a bow, and three arrows of light are continuously shot.

How to Avoid
Terra will be warping during this as well, it's best to dodge either by Air Glide, or Dodge Roll, as you can hear the sound of the attack immediatly before they are shot at you. It is difficult however, as timing. If you do not feel confident enough, then just use Air Glide, as it should cause a small chance to no chance of getting hit by the attack. If you want to know when Terra is going to do the attack ahead of time, he will be running clockwise around Sora. Another possible, yet barely possible I might add, way is to use Reflectga the moment these fires are shot, in rapid succession. If you are hit, you're command will be sealed, and you will have two choices "Escape" (エスケープ) and "Fall"(フォール) (You don't want to click fall). also the HP is decreasing gradually, as the commands switch place in an almost unpredictable roulette. If you choose Fall you will obtain large amage, and possibly die. This attack is very similar to Xemnas' Kingdom Hearts Final Mix attack "Invitation to Darkness".

Bit
Two or more bits are shot out, and they will attack with lasers.

How to Avoid
There's no need to get into detail with these as you can evade them by flying around or glide. Though after the first or second, the attack will disappear. If this is done with more then half HP then the attack actually hurts less. A problem that can occur from this, is if he goes into his Motorcycle mode, while these Bits are flying around. We will say dodgeroll, until you see the Bits fully lit up, and then use reflect as that will save you from being damaged at both.

Wild Dance
A very devestating attack.

How to Avoid
He will begin to use it when his HP is at least below half, where the fields darkened, and he will do a three phase attack. There's actually an easy way to avoid this, the first thing to do. Is to wait until he vanishes after clearing some distance from you to him, and Glide towards where he teleported from, because he will appear behind you. Once you get some distance, he can not hurt you at all during the first phase. The second phase is when he will do an attack similar to the Cogwheel, he will teleport again, and this is once again when you glide away from him. However this time glide to one of the corners of the map, any one would do. Now it's time to stand your ground. He will vanish once again, and the moment he appears, use Guard like you've never used it before, as he will release a fury of combos on you. It'll be noted that this combo has ended once he does a downward shock wave strike. This is your chance to attack.

Unique Methods

Method 1 - Summon Stitch
Summoning Stitch can easily knock the armor off track, no matter what attack mode he is in. The Ukelele being the best attack to use in this as it will prevent his movement, and the moment that's done, you run in and attack him, just repeat this method and you should beat him no problem.

Method 2 - Using Limits
Limits make you invincible, thus using Limits can allow you to get off some good damage onto the ES, especially if you get in combo strikes at the same time, mainly Donand's limits being the most helpful.