Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance - Spirit guide
Gotta catch ‘em all! Oh wait, that’s the other game.
Ducky Goose
Duck-duck-goose gets its personification with Ducky Goose, and its campy craziness comes in handy in a fight.
Ingredients:
- Vibrant Fancy (3) + Dulcet Fancy (3)
- Vibrant Fancy (5) + Dulcet Fantasy (2)
- Prickly Fantasy (1) + Dulcet Fantasy (2)
Recipe: Found by Riku in a chest behind a breakable wall in the northern area of the second floor of the Machine Room in the Country of the Musketeers.
Link Attack: Tail Groove. As Sora and Drak Quack dance, press the displayed buttons in rhythm to damage surrounding enemies.
Link Style: Shining Hammer. Riku attacks with fast light-based strikes.
Aura Lion
A colorful king of the jungle, the Aura Lion will claw and pounce its way to victory.
Ingredients:
- Intrepid Fantasy (4) + Brilliant Fantasy (2)
- Intrepid Fantasy (3) + Noble Fantasy (3)
- Savage Fantasy (3) + Noble Fantasy (3)
Recipe: Can be purchased from Moogle Shops once you reach The World That Never Was.
Link Attack: Aura Raid. Sora rides on Aura Lion’s back. Run into enemies to deal damage, and use the Aura Raid command to fire damaging projections.
Link Style: Shining Hammer. Riku attacks with fast light-based strikes.
Ryu Dragon
While it might not belong to Street Fighter’s leading man, Ryu Dragon is one of the strongest Spirits you’ll come across.
Ingredients:
- Brilliant Fantasy (2) + Lofty Fancy (3)
- Brilliant Fantasy (2) + Lofty Fantasy (3)
- Brilliant Fantasy (3) + Prickly Fantasy (2)
- Brilliant Fantasy (2) + Epic Fantasy (3)
Recipe: Found by Riku in a chest on a high leaf-ledge in the northwest section of the Golden Wood in Symphony of Sorcery.
Link Attack: Decussation. Sora and Ryu Dragon go back to back. Tap the Decussation command to deal damage to targeted enemies.
Link Style: Fire Raid. Riku battles with a variety of flame-based attacks.
Drak Quack
Part dragon, part duck, the Dark Quack is a fiery palette swap for the Ducky Goose.
Ingredients:
- Wondrous Fantasy (3) + Vibrant Fancy (4)
- Wondrous Fantasy (5) + Dulcet Fantasy (2)
- Wondrous Fantasy (5) + Wild Fantasy (1)
Recipe: Found by Sora in a chest in front of the neon skyscraper in the Avenue to Dreams in The World That Never Was.
Link Attack: Tail Groove. As Sora and Drak Quack dance, press the displayed buttons in rhythm to damage surrounding enemies.
Link Style: Fire Raid. Riku battles with a variety of flame-based attacks.
Keeba Tiger
Though the Jungle Book has yet to appear in the Kingdom Hearts series, we get a nice replacement for Shere Khan in Keeba Tiger. As one of the toughest Spirits in the game, it’s nothing to sneeze at.
Ingredients:
- Savage Fantasy (2) + Prickly Fantasy (1)
- Savage Fantasy (2) + Noble Fantasy (6)
Recipe: Found by Riku in a chest in the northernmost section of the Delusive beginning in The World That Never Was.
Link Attack: Aura Raid. Sora rides on Keeba Tiger’s back. Run into enemies to deal damage, and use the Aura Raid command to fire damaging projections.
Link Style: Darkest Fears. Riku attacks with claws on his hands and feet.
Meowjesty
A kingly palette swap of Meow Wow, Meowjesty is a rare Spirit. You have a one-in-three chance of getting its recipe when scanning the AR cards included with some versions of the game.
Ingredients:
- Malleable Fantasy (1) + Rampant Fantasy (2)
- Malleable Fantasy (2) + Dulcet Fantasy (3)
Recipe: Obtained from AR card.
Link Attack: Meow Wounce. Sora leaps onto Meowjesty’s back, and Meowjesty bounces around the battlefield, dealing damage to enemies he hits.
Link Style: Shining Hammer. Riku attacks with fast light-based strikes.
Sudo Neku
A Hebby Repp dressed like The World Ends with You’s Neku, Sudo Neko is a rare Spirit. You have a one-in-three chance of getting its recipe when scanning the AR cards included with some versions of the game.
Ingredients:
- Wild Fantasy (2) + Fleeting Fantasy (3)
- Wild Fantasy (2) + Noble Fantasy (2)
Recipe: Obtained from AR card.
Link Attack: Flame Thrower. Sora throws Sudo Neku, sending him spinning along the battlefield. Steer the Spirit near enemies and use the Finish command to detonate and deal damage.
Link Style: Fire Raid. Riku battles with a variety of flame-based attacks.
Ursa Circus
A circus-themed version of Kooma Panda, Ursa Circus is a rare Spirit. You have a one-in-three chance of getting its recipe when scanning the AR cards included with some versions of the game.
Ingredients:
- Epic Fantasy (1) + Intrepid Fantasy (3)
- Epic Fantasy (2) + Wondrous Fantasy (12)
Recipe: Obtained from AR card.
Link Attack: Swing Fling. Ursa Circus whirls Sora around like a shot put. Move around to deal damage to enemies in the swing radius and use the Finish command for a final impact.
Link Style: Shining Hammer. Riku attacks with fast light-based strikes.
R&R Seal
A Juggle Pup in an alternately colored bathing suit, R & R Seal is a rare Spirit. You can obtain its recipe by scanning his AR card included with some versions of the game.
Ingredients:
- Charming Fantasy (2) + Wild Fantasy (2)
Recipe: Obtained from AR card.
Link Attack: Luck Dice. Sora and R & R Seal each roll a die. Every pair of sides has a different effect.
Link Style: Wavesurfer. Riku rides a surfboard and uses it to strike enemies.
Frootz Cat
A Necho Cat decked out with fruit, Frootz Cat is a rare Spirit. You can obtain its recipe by scanning his AR card included with some versions of the game.
Ingredients:
- Brilliant Fantasy (2) + Charming Fantasy (2)
Recipe: Obtained from AR card.
Link Attack: Paw Groove. As Sora and Frootz Cat dance, press the displayed buttons in rhythm to damage surrounding enemies.
Link Style: Darkest Fears. Riku attacks with claws on his hands and feet.
Kab Kannon
A tougher-looking version of KO Kabuto, Kab Kannon is a rare Spirit. You can obtain its recipe by scanning his AR card included with some versions of the game.
Ingredients:
- Savage Fantasy (2) + Brilliant Fantasy (2)
Recipe: Obtained from AR card.
Link Attack: Trap Shot. Sora hops on Kab Kannon’s back and uses it as a turret. Aim your crosshairs to damage enemies, and use the Trap Shot command for more damage.
Link Style: Fire Raid. Riku battles with a variety of flame-based attacks.
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