Throughout Sora's journey, the party will learn unique abilities that can be equipped for use in battle. Some abilities are learned through leveling up, while others are taught to your party through storyline events or sidequests.
In order to use an ability, you must have enough AP (ability points) to equip it. AP is increased through leveling up, equipping Accessories, and by using AP Up items found in chests or through Item Synthesis.
The order in which Sora learns abilities as he levels up depends on the Dream Weapon you select during Sora's Awakening sequence at the start of the game. The 
icons shown below correspond to the Dream Weapon selection.
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Combat Abilities
Combat abilities are used during battle to deal damage to enemies or heal party members. Tap or click the ability name to see a preview.
| Ability | AP | Description | Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Roll | 1 | Dive and roll to evade attack by pressing the square button. | Sora (Defeat Guard Armor) |
| Guard | 2 | Guard against an enemy attack by pressing the square button. | Sora (LV 15 24 33 ) |
| Counterattack | 2 | Strike back after parrying an enemy blow. Successful counterattacks restore MP. | Sora (LV 15 45 57 ) |
| Combo Master | 1 | Deliver combo attacks even if attacks do not land. | Sora (LV 50 54 54 ) |
| Combo Plus | 1 | Extends ground combo attack by one step. Equip more to extend it further. | Sora (LV 21 63 66 87 93 96 99 ) Complete the Phil Cup alone; only Sora |
| Air Combo Plus | 1 | Extends aerial combo attack by one step. Equip more to extend it further. | Sora (LV 24 45 72 93 96 99 ) |
| Critical Plus | 2 | Increases odds of dealing critical damage. Equip more to boost effect. | Sora (LV 48 75 84 96 99 100 ) Complete the Hercules Cup alone; only Sora |
| Slapshot | 1 | Rapidly strike enemies ahead of you. Occasionally deals critical damage. | Sora (LV 6 12 69 ) |
| Sliding Dash | 1 | Rush and strike a distant enemy. | Sora (LV 6 39 51 ) |
| Vortex | 1 | Close the distance to nearby enemies with this powerful spinning attack. | Sora (LV 57 78 84 ) |
| Aerial Sweep | 2 | Leap at an airborne enemy and strike a mighty blow. | Sora (LV 36 60 84 ) |
| Blitz | 3 | Strike enemies ahead of you with a powerful finishing combo. | Sora (LV 33 60 78 ) |
| Hurricane Blast | 2 | From an aerial combo, unleash an extremely powerful finishing combo attack to the enemy below. | Sora (LV 18 27 51 )
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| Ripple Drive | 3 | Unleash a powerful finishing combo attack upon surrounding enemies. Attack power is relative to max MP value. | Sora (LV 12 39 69 )
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| Stun Impact | 2 | Has a 30% chance of unleashing a finishing combo attack that renders surrounding enemies unconscious. | Sora (LV 6 18 51 )
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| Gravity Break | 2 | Has a 30% chance of unleashing a gravity-based finishing combo attack that deals damage equal to a percentage of the target's HP. | Sora (Complete the Hercules Cup time trial) |
| Zantetsuken | 2 | Has a 30% chance of unleashing a finishing combo attack that can destroy a weaker enemy. | Sora (Defeat Kurt Zisa) |
| Rocket | 1 | Leap at an airborne enemy and attack with shield. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP]. | Goofy (LV 9) |
| Charge | 2 | Charge and knock out an enemy with shield. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP]. | Goofy (LV 15) |
| Tornado | 2 | Whirl after an enemy, using shield to attack. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP]. | Goofy (LV 21) |
| MP Gift | 3 | Give up MP to give 3 MP to a friend. [Support skill. Cost: 2 MP]. | Goofy (LV 42) |
| Evolution | 3 | Give up MP to give 30 HP to entire party. [Support skill. Cost: 3 MP]. | Goofy (LV 30) |
Support Abilities
| Ability | AP | Description | Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan | 1 | View an enemy's HP gauge during battle. | Sora (LV 9 15 21 ) |
| Treasure Magnet | 2 | Attract nearby HP/MP balls, munny, and items. Equip two to attract them from even further away. | Sora (LV 9 30 36 57 72 75 ) Donald (LV 24 / 39) Goofy (LV 18 / 51) |
| Encounter Plus | 1 | Increase the rate of spawning and encountering Heartless. | Sora (Create 15 unique items through Item Synthesis) |
| MP Haste | 3 | Boosts MP recovery rate in battle, allowing more spellcasting. | Sora (LV 21 45 72 ) Donald (LV 14) Goofy (LV 48) |
| MP Rage | 2 | Recover MP whenever you're hit in battle. Heavier damage restores more MP. Equip more to boost effect. | Sora (LV 42 63 75 87 90 100 ) Donald (LV 19 / 49) Goofy (LV 39 / 57) |
| Berserk | 1 | Boosts attack power when HP is critically low. Combine with a weapon skill for more power. | Sora (LV 9 60 78 ) Donald (LV 9) Goofy (LV 45) |
| Second Chance | 2 | Keep 1 HP even after taking a critical hit. | Sora (LV 36 48 90 ) Donald (LV 59) Goofy (LV 36) |
| Leaf Bracer | 5 | Prevents enemies from striking you while casting the Cure ability on self. | Sora (LV 27 39 69 ) Donald (LV 34) |
| Jackpot | 2 | Receive more munny and HP/MP balls in battle. Equip to entire party to boost effect. | Sora (LV 42 63 100 ) Donald (LV 54) Goofy (LV 12) |
| Lucky Strike | 3 | Raises luck so that enemies drop rare items more often. Equip to entire party to boost effect. | Sora (LV 24 48 90 ) Donald (LV 44) Goofy (LV 24) |
| Tech Boost | 2 | Increases Tech Points obtained by parrying enemy attacks. Equip more to boost effect. | Sora (LV 12 18 27 81 ) Complete the Phil Cup time trial Rescue 90 Puppies |
| Cheer | 1 | Increases the summons' MP gauge, giving them more time and more attacks per battle. Equip to entire party to boost effect. | Sora - Talk to Owl in Hundred Acre Wood. Donald - Defeat Maleficent. Goofy - Defeat Parasite Cage. |
| Second Wind | 3 | Recover from KO status quickly with HP fully restored. | Donald (LV 29) Goofy (LV 33) |
Special Abilities
Special abilities are triggered in battle by pressing the triangle or Y button. Some special abilities have follow up commands that can be activated at the right time using the triangle or Y button. Tap or click the ability name to see a preview!
| Ability | AP | Description | Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Blade | 3 | Slash an enemy while rushing past. Select followup attack at right time for a combo. [Mid-range attack. Cost: 2 MP] | Talk to Cloud in Olympus Coliseum. |
| Ars Arcanum | 4 | A formidable attack. After a combo, select followup attack again for a double combo. [Short-range attack. Cost: 3 MP] | Defeat Captain Hook. |
| Strike Raid | 3 | Hurl the Keyblade at an enemy. Select followup attack at right time for a combo. [Long-range attack. Cost: 2 MP] | Complete the Pegasus Cup. |
| Ragnarok | 4 | After aerial combo, select follow up attack at right time to unleash Ragnarok. [For airborne targets. Cost: 3 MP] | Defeat Ansem-Riku. |
| Trinity Limit | 5 | Channel the party's remaining MP to crush surrounding foes. [With companions nearby. Cost: All MP] | Complete the Hades Cup. |
Shared Abilities
Shared abilities are equipped to the entire party and enhance the movement capabilities of all party members.
| Ability | AP | Description | Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Jump | - | Powers up your jump, allowing you to reach higher places. | Open the chest near Geppetto in Monstro. |
| Mermaid Kick | - | Swim faster and more powerfully. In Atlantica, press the circle button repeatedly to accelerate. | Defeat Ursula. |
| Glide | - | While in the air, press the circle button to ride the air currents. Hold down the circle button to remain aloft. | Seal the Keyhole in Neverland. |
| Superglide | - | While in the air, press the square button to fly at high speed. Hold down the square button to remain aloft. | Defeat Chernabog. |
Party Member Exclusive Abilities
These abilities are pre-equipped to the specific characters that join your party in various worlds. Some of these abilities are simply renamed from pre-existing abilities or magic; other abilities are unique to a character.
| Ability | AP | Description | Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raging Boar | 2 | Thrash surrounding enemies with spear, blowing them out of the way. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Tarzan in Deep Jungle. |
| Asp's Bite | 2 | Knock out an enemy with a powerful blow. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Tarzan in Deep Jungle. |
| Healing Herb | 3 | Recharge HP with an energizing herb. [Defense skill. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Tarzan in Deep Jungle. |
| Wind Armor | 3 | Protect yourself with a cloak of air. [Defense skill. Cost: 2 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Tarzan in Deep Jungle. |
| Crescent | 2 | Jump straight up to attack enemies overhead. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Aladdin in Agrabah. |
| Sandstorm | 2 | Strike at enemies while charging through them. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Aladdin in Agrabah. |
| Spiral Wave | 1 | Charge at a target with a spinning attack. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Ariel in Atlantica. |
| Thunder Potion | 3 | Use potions packed with Thunder power. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Ariel in Atlantica. |
| Cure Potion | 3 | Use potions packed with Cure effect. [Defense skill. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Ariel in Atlantica. |
| Aero Potion | 3 | Use potions packed with Aero power. [Defense skill. Cost: 2 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Ariel in Atlantica. |
| Applause! | 1 | Upstage foes with this dramatic, long-range sliding attack. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Jack Skellington in Halloween Town. |
| Blazing Fury | 2 | Blast enemies with scorching fire. [Special attack. Cost: Little MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Jack Skellington in Halloween Town. |
| Icy Terror | 2 | Freeze enemies with a bone-chilling blizzard. [Special attack. Cost: Little MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Jack Skellington in Halloween Town. |
| Bolts of Sorrow | 3 | Call lightning down to shock enemies. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Jack Skellington in Halloween Town. |
| Ghostly Scream | 3 | Summon dark spheres to crush enemies. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Jack Skellington in Halloween Town. |
| Hummingbird | 2 | Dart in to rain countless blows upon the enemy. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Peter Pan in Neverland. |
| Time-Out | 4 | Freeze time for enemies, halting their movement. [Special attack. Cost: 2 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Peter Pan in Neverland. |
| Storm's Eye | 3 | Wrap yourself in a protective whirlwind. [Defense skill. Cost: 2 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Peter Pan in Neverland. |
| Ferocious Lunge | 2 | Lunge at an enemy from a distance. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Beast in Hollow Bastion. |
| Furious Bellow | 3 | Knock out surrounding enemies with a raging bellow. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Beast in Hollow Bastion. |
| Ferocious Lunge | 2 | Lunge at an enemy from a distance. [Special attack. Cost: 1 MP.] |
Pre-equipped to Beast in Hollow Bastion. |