DROPS: Potion (6%), Lucid Shard (6%)

"Heartless that emerges from various places. They sneak up to their enemies and strike them with sharp claws. They are extremely tenacious, often chasing their prey to the end."

 KHGUIDES:  Shadows usually appear in groups and try to get behind you to attack. Use wide-area magic like Blizzard or Thunder to defeat a group quickly.

LOCATION:  Dive to the Heart, Destiny Islands, Traverse Town, Wonderland, Deep Jungle, Agrabah, Monstro, Halloween Town, Neverland, Hollow Bastion, End of the World

DROPS: Lucid Shard (10-100%)
Fury Stone (10-100%)

"A large Heartless similar to a Shadow. Like its predecessor, it's quite persistent and will chase its target around. If it just does the littlest amount of damage to Sora, it will fade out of sheer happiness."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Gigas Shadow Guide

LOCATION:  Wonderland: Bizarre Room

DROPS: Potion (2%), Spirit Shard (6%), Protect Chain (1%)

"Heartless that emerges from various places. They are brisk in their movements, and rush into their opponents. However, they are not that tenacious. They often appear in numbers, though they lack teamwork."

 KHGUIDES:  Do your best to keep all Soldiers in front of you while focusing your attacks on one at a time; their sommersault attacks pack a punch, so move left or right to avoid them.

LOCATION:  Traverse Town, Wonderland, Agrabah, Monstro, Hollow Bastion

DROPS: Energy Stone (35%)

"A stealthy Heartless similar in appearance to a Soldier. It appears alongside other Heartless and deals attacks from afar. Although a troublesome enemy, it shows itself once its weakness is uncovered."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Stealth Soldier Guide

LOCATION:  Hollow Bastion: Grand Hall, Entrance Hall

DROPS: Hi-Potion (4%), Spirit Shard (12%), Protera Chain (1%)

"Big round Heartless. They seem tame and laid-back, but go berserk when they are angered. With their brute strength, they can inflict great damage, so be on your guard."

 KHGUIDES:  Alway focus your attacks on its back side. When it glows purple, dodge or guard against its charge attack to slow it down. Use Gravity magic to cut its HP.

LOCATION:  Wonderland, Olympus Coliseum, Agrabah, Monstro, Hollow Bastion

DROPS: Ether (1%), Blaze Shard (6%), Fira Ring (0.5%)

"Spell-casting Heartless. While hovering about they attack by casting Fire. Having low HP, they keep their distance from their opponents, making them difficult to attack. They absorb Fire attacks."

 KHGUIDES:  They can be very annoying when in numbers. Use Guard to deflect their Fire attacks back at them or use Blizzard magic on a group to defeat them quickly.

LOCATION:  Traverse Town, Wonderland, Agrabah, Hollow Bastion

DROPS: Ether (1%), Frost Shard (12%), Blizzara Ring (0.5%)

"Spell-casting Heartless. They approach their enemies bouncing about and attack with Blizzard and absorb Blizzard attacks."

 KHGUIDES:  They can be very annoying when in great numbers. Jump or dodge roll to avoid damage from their Blizzard attacks; cast Fire magic to defeat them quickly.

LOCATION:  Traverse Town, Wonderland, Agrabah, Hollow Bastion

DROPS: Ether (1%), Thunder Shard (8%), Thundara Ring (0.5%)

"Spell-casting Heartless. Besides attacking with Thunder, they hurl themselves against their enemies. They absorb Thunder attacks."

 KHGUIDES:  They can be very annoying when in great numbers. Keep on the move to avoid damage; cast Gravity magic to defeat them quickly.

LOCATION:  Traverse Town, Agrabah, Monstro, Hollow Bastion, Neverland, Wonderland

DROPS: Ether (5%), Bright Shard (10%), Protera Chain (1%)

"Spell-casting Heartless. They heal themselves and other Heartless with Cure. They are slow-moving, but hover high in the air and absorb most magic attacks."

 KHGUIDES:  Always defeat these enemies first in a battle, as they will try to heal their comrades periodically; cast Gravity magic to defeat them quickly.

LOCATION:  Traverse Town, Agrabah, Monstro, Deep Jungle, Hollow Bastion

DROPS: Lightning Stone (10-100%)

"A Heartless that confuses its enemy by creating projections of itself. If the copies are attacked, it will resort to counterattacks and eventually run away. However, if it is attacked directly and relentlessly..."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Black Ballade Guide

LOCATION:  Deep Jungle: Bamboo Thicket

DROPS: Power Shard (8%), Protera Chain (0.5%)

"Heartless resembling a monkey. With great strength and agility, they often strike with combination attacks. Avoid close-range battles with them if possible."

 KHGUIDES:  You can Guard against all of Powerwilds' attacks, or dodge roll to avoid entirely. Try to single out each Powerwild if fighting them in a group.

LOCATION:  Deep Jungle

DROPS: Hi-Potion (2%), Power Shard (12%), Protera Chain (1%)

"Heartless resembling a monkey. Unlike Powerwilds, they attack from long range with a sling shot. They scamper about during battle, making them difficult to hit."

 KHGUIDES:  Bouncywilds are pretty fast; casting Fire magic while locked on helps deal damage. Try to close the distance between you and Bouncywilds to avoid damage from their projectiles and banana peels.

LOCATION:  Deep Jungle

DROPS: Power Stone (35-100%)

"A Heartless that confuses its enemy by creating projections of itself. If the copies are attacked, it will resort to counterattacks and eventually run away. However, if it is attacked directly and relentlessly..."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Sniperwild Guide

LOCATION:  Traverse Town: Second District

DROPS: Potion (2%), Hi-Potion (1%), Spirit Gem (4%)

"Winged Heartless. They fly over their enemies and dive to strike them. Their high endurance and quickness make them tough to beat."

 KHGUIDES:  Air Soldiers are very powerful, and extremely lethal in groups. Cast Thunder magic to stop them in their tracks; try to corral them into a corner to avoid being struck from behind.

LOCATION:  Traverse Town, Agrabah, Monstro, Hollow Bastion, Wonderland

DROPS: Potion (2%), Blaze Gem (4%), Protera Chain (0.5%)

"Heartless that mostly appear in Agrabah. They can travel under the sand. They attack deftly with a long sword. Attack them with caution."

 KHGUIDES:  Bandits can sommersault across entire areas, striking you from behind. Try to get them into a corner and attack relentlessly with your Keyblade or Blizzard magic.

LOCATION:  Agrabah

DROPS: Hi-Potion (8%), Elixir* (4%), Blaze Gem (8%), Firaga Ring (1-4%)

"Heartless that mostly appear in Agrabah. They are well-balanced offensively and defensively. Besides strong physical attacks, they can use Fire and block attacks against them. Their movement is their weakness."

 KHGUIDES:  Similar to Large Body Heartless, you'll want to attack its back side. Guard against its fireballs and use Gravity magic to cut its HP. Dodge roll around to its back to avoid damage when they start to spew flames. *Elixirs only drop if you defeat the Fat Bandit from its front when it's inhaling!

LOCATION:  Agrabah

DROPS: Tent (1%), Camping Set (0.5%), Mythril Shard (1%)

"Ordinary pots turned Heartless. They lie in wait as ordinary pots, then reveal themselves and attacks when their enemies draw near."

 KHGUIDES:  Blizzard magic is very effective in defeating these instantly. Try to corral them into a corner before casting magic on them in order to reduce MP usage.

LOCATION:  Agrabah

DROPS: Camping Set (1%), Cottage (0.5%), Mythril Shard (1%)

"Gunpowder barrel turned Heartless. They charge into their enemies and explode. Any physical impact or Fire will set them off."

 KHGUIDES:  Fire magic will cause them to explode! Try to corral them into a corner before casting; the explosion will set off a chain effect, damaging all nearby enemies.

LOCATION:  Monstro, Neverland

DROPS: Mythril Stone (35-100%)

"An ordinary pot turned Heartless by the power of darkness. Unlike the Pot Spider, its pot is tough as nails. A simple attack won't be enough to make it cry for mercy. It emanates poisonous fumes as it attacks its prey."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Pot Scorpion Guide

LOCATION:  Agrabah: Palace Gates

DROPS: Hi-Potion (2%), Mega-Potion (1%), Bright Gem (4%)

"Heartless that mostly appear in Atlantica. They roam in dark areas and emit light from their eye to target enemies. They can warp from one place to another."

 KHGUIDES:  Fire and Blizzard magic are highly effective against Search Ghosts. Attack them relentlessly with close-range attacks to prevent them from disappearing.

LOCATION:  Halloween Town, Monstro, Atlantica, Traverse Town

DROPS: Frost Stone (35-100%)

"A Heartless similar to the Search Ghost, often spotted within Monstro. Weapon attacks do no damage, only causing items to drop. Approach the phantom and use said items for a startling discovery."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Grand Ghost Guide

LOCATION:  Monstro: Stomach

DROPS: Ether (1%), Frost Gem (4%), Blizzaga Ring (0.2%)

"Heartless resembling a jellyfish. They swim fast, and attack in numbers. Overall, they are not tough opponents."

 KHGUIDES:  Single out one at a time and attack with either your Keyblade or with Blizzard and Fire magic.

LOCATION:  Atlantica

DROPS: Ether (4%), Frost Gem (8%), Blizzaga Ring (1%)

"Heartless resembling a jellyfish. You receive damage just from colliding with it. They move slow, but break up into many Sea Neons if struck. They fling their tentacles to keep their enemies away."

 KHGUIDES:  Casting magic as the finishing blow will defeat it without having it explode into Sea Neons! Fire magic is effective in defeating Sheltering Zones.

LOCATION:  Atlantica

DROPS: Hi-Potion (2%), Thunder Gem (4%), Thundaga Ring (0.2%)

"Heartless that acts with Aquatank. Unpredictable creatures, dashing forward one minute, cowardly retreating the next. They are invigorated by the sparks from Aquatank."

 KHGUIDES:  Consider these enemies the "Air Soldiers" of Atlantica; single them out one at a time and attack relentlessly. Fire magic can help stop them in their tracks.

LOCATION:  Atlantica

DROPS: Mega-Potion (4%), Thunder Gem (8%), Thundaga Ring (1%)

"Heartless resembling a fish that calmly swims the seas. They are often carrying Screwdivers. Leisurely large creatures do not attack unless provoked."

 KHGUIDES:  Attack them relentlessly before they can use their powerful lightning attacks. Successfully defeating an Aquatank can daze the attached Screwdivers. Fire magic can help stop them in their tracks.

LOCATION:  Atlantica

DROPS: Hi-Potion (2%), Mega-Potion (0.5%), Lucid Gem (4%)

"Heartless that mostly appear in Halloween Town. Their jerky, dancelike attack moves are fairly easy to dodge, but cause large damage."

 KHGUIDES:  All offensive magic is very effective against Wight Knights. If they jump high in the air, guard against their slashes, then follow up with a counterattack. Cast Aero magic to mitigate damage and stagger them.

LOCATION:  Halloween Town

DROPS: Ether (2%), Mega-Ether (0.5%), Lucid Gem (4%)

"Winged Heartless that mostly appear in Halloween Town. They can move from one place to another almost without notice. Since they are prone to sneak attack, they often get caught off guard by counter attacks."

 KHGUIDES:  Gargoyles are fairly resistant to magic; try striking with aerial attacks, focusing on one Gargoyle at a time. Cast Aero magic to mitigate damage and stagger them.

LOCATION:  Halloween Town

DROPS: Blazing Stone (20-40%)

"A Heartless wandering the streets of Halloween Town. Generally a slow-paced creature, it attacks quickly and relentlessly when angered. Armed with various abilities such as summoning Gargoyles, one must use this creature's own tricks against it."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Chimera Guide

LOCATION:  Halloween Town: Manor Ruins

DROPS: Hi-Potion (2%), Mega-Potion (1%), Power Gem (4%)

"Heartless that mostly appears in Neverland. They are quite combative with their swords. They often just focus on the enemies in front, making them vulnerable to attacks from behind."

 KHGUIDES:  Fire magic is effective against Pirates. If a pirate falls to the ground, keep your distance; it will jump up with a counterattack. Try to pin them in a corner to prevent them from moving around, then attack relentlessly.

LOCATION:  Neverland

DROPS: Hi-Potion (2%), Mega-Potion (1%), Power Gem (4%)

"Winged Heartless that mostly appears in Neverland. They are extremely combative and are hardly ever caught off guard. They attack with martial art-like techniques."

 KHGUIDES:  Close the distance between you and Air Pirates to prevent their diving attacks; strike with the Keyblade or Thunder magic to defeat them quickly. Cast Aero magic to mitigate damage and stagger them.

LOCATION:  Neverland

DROPS: Elixir (1%/4%), Power Gem (8%/16%), Element Ring^FM (2%)

"Heartless that fused together with a pirate ship. They attack with homing and magic projectiles. Attack them at close range."

 KHGUIDES:  You can attack each part of a Battleship separately to receive more items. Break the stern or mast for better drops (see drops). Fly away to avoid damage from their charging attack. Use Gravity magic to break parts and cut its HP.

LOCATION:  Neverland

DROPS: Dazzling Stone (20-100%)

"A Heartless similar to the Aquatank. It flies through the air with tremendous speed. Chasing it will lead to a perilous aerial battle as it unloads its Missile Driver attack, an attack similar to the Screwdriver. Its heinous nature attracts them to prey who carry lots of munny."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Jet Balloon Guide

LOCATION:  Neverland: Deck

DROPS: Hi-Potion (1%), Lucid Crystal (1%)

"Heartless born purely out of darkness. Their movements are unpredictable, as they often make sudden moves and attacks."

 KHGUIDES:  Thunder magic is effective against larger groups. Use close-range aerial attacks relentlessly to prevent them from retaliating. Cast Aero magic to mitigate damage and stagger them.

LOCATION:  Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town, Wonderland, Deep Jungle, Agrabah, Monstro, Atlantica, Halloween Town, Neverland, End of the World

DROPS: Elixir (1%), Bright Crystal (2%), Defender (0.2%)

"Heartless that mostly appear in Hollow Bastion. They carry an eerie shield with a face that casts Fire and Blizzard and bites nearby enemies."

 KHGUIDES:  Attack their back side to deal damage. Dodge roll to avoid their spin or shield attacks. You can deflect their fireballs back it them for damage. Cast Gravity magic to cut their HP.

LOCATION:  Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town, Wonderland

DROPS: Hi-Potion (2%), Elixir (0.5%), Power Crystal (2%)

"Giant Heartless that attack from the air. They are quite swift for their size and hard to attack, especially while they are high in the air. Counterattacking when they come down would be most effective."

 KHGUIDES:  You can guard against its vertical dive attack. Use aerial attacks and Gravity to deal damage. Try to pin them against a wall or corner. Cast Aero magic to mitigate damage and stagger them.

LOCATION:  Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town, Deep Jungle, Agrabah

DROPS: Ether (2%), Shiny Crystal (2%), Wizard's Relic (0.2%)

"Heartless that attack with various powerful spells. Eludes enemy attacks by teleporting, making them tough to beat."

 KHGUIDES:  Cast Stop and attack relentlessly; don't use combo finishers until the final blow. Cast Aero magic to mitigate damage and stagger them.

LOCATION:  Hollow Bastion, Traverse Town, Wonderland, Deep Jungle, Agrabah, Halloween Town

DROPS: Omega Arts (100%)

"Immensely powerful Heartless. With their large frame, they trample enemies, and repel most attacks. Damaging their weak point make them lose consciousness. Strike them with potent attacks while they are down."

 KHGUIDES:  Cast Gravity magic and strike its horn relentlessly; hide under it when it starts charging and releases dark orbs.

LOCATION:  Hollow Bastion

DROPS: None

"A greater Behemoth subspecies. It has extraordinary strength, unparalleled to that of the Behemoth. However, despite its appearance and size, it shares their strengths and weaknesses as the standard archetype."

 KHGUIDES:  Cast Gravity magic and strike its horn relentlessly; hide under it when it starts charging and releases dark orbs.

LOCATION:  Hades Cup

DROPS: Mythril Shard (20%), Omega Arts (5%)

"A Behemoth subspecies. Although similar in appearance to the Behemoth, it lacks their aptitude. However, it shares their strengths and weaknesses."

 KHGUIDES:  Cast Gravity magic and strike its horn relentlessly; hide under it when it starts charging and releases dark orbs.

LOCATION:  End of the World

DROPS: Hi-Potion (4%), Gale (4%), Elixir (50%, World of Chaos only)

"Heartless wielding a large sword. These winged Heartless can move freely through the air. Besides their swords, they can attack with their tail and wings. With their high attack power, they often defeat their foes quickly."

 KHGUIDES:  Use close-range attacks and strike relentlessly to prevent them from pulling away. When a black ring encircles you, dodge roll at the last moment to avoid damage. Casting Gravity magic in front of you can help cut their HP quickly.

LOCATION:  End of the World

DROPS: Ether (2%), Gale (4%)

"Flying Heartless that cast potent spells. They are born of Holy spells. They attack from long range with magic. They block physical attacks with their wings, making them difficult to beat."

 KHGUIDES:  Use close-range attacks and strike relentlessly to prevent them from flying out of reach. Dodge roll to avoid its magic attacks, then proceed to strike with aerial combos. Cast Aero magic to mitigate damage and stagger them.

LOCATION:  End of the World

DROPS: Stormy Stone (35%)

"A Heartless that travels in packs. Combining their powers allows them to attack Sora while also healing themselves. Leaving even just one alive will result in a never-ending battle."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Neoshadow Guide

LOCATION:  End of the World: Linked Worlds

DROPS: Fire Arts (100%), Blizzard Arts (100%), Thunder Arts (100%) + 5 more...

"Non-attacking, friendly Heartless. They might give you an item if you help them."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Mushroom Heartless Guide

LOCATION:  All Worlds

DROPS: Mystery Goo (100%), Mystery Mold (10%)

"Hostile Heartless, unlike White Mushrooms. They attack with poison. Defeating them may bring good things, but it is not easy."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Mushroom Heartless Guide

LOCATION:  Agrabah: Bazaar, Halloween Town: Moonlight Hill, Hollow Bastion: Dungeon

DROPS: Elixir (100%), Megalixir (100%), Mystery Goo (20/40%), Shiitake Rank (100%), Matsutake Rank (100%)

"Non-attacking Heartless that are rarely found. They like to jump, so helping them stay in the air may bring good things."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Mushroom Heartless Guide

LOCATION:  Monstro: Throat, Halloween Town: Bridge, Neverland: Pirate Ship

DROPS: Serenity Power (10-100%), Prime Cap (100%)

"A colossal Heartless called forth by euphoric White Mushrooms. A dancer by nature, once it starts dancing, it can't stop."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Pink Agaricus Guide

LOCATION:  Deep Jungle: Tree House, Atlantica: Undersea Cave

DROPS: None

"Enormous Heartless that appeared in Destiny Islands with Shadows. It led the Shadows in the battle against Sora when he first received the Keyblade. Although Sora defeated it, the island was swallowed by darkness."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Darkside Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Destiny Islands, End of the World

DROPS: Brave Warrior

"Leader of the Heartless in Traverse Town. It falls apart when it receives damage, but each part attacks individualy. Sora meets Donald and Goofy for the first time just before fighting this Heartless."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Guard Armor Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Traverse Town

DROPS: None

"A giant Heartless similar to the Guard Armor. It splits into the Armored Torso, Gauntlets, and Hammer Legs, each with the ability of individual movement. Each body part can be found heading a team in the Coliseum tournament."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Guard Armor Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Phil Cup

DROPS: None

"Heartless that guards the Keyhole in Traverse Town. It is a modified form of Guard Armor, but is more powerful."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Opposite Armor Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Traverse Town

DROPS: Ifrit's Horn (100%)

"Heartless that Sora and company encounter while they searched for Alice. Its herky-jerky attacks and juggling act flustered Sora and the others."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Trickmaster Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Wonderland

DROPS: None

"Heartless that attuned to the darkness in Clayton's heart. It somehow manipulated the light to turn invisible and fought alongside Clayton"

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Stealth Sneak Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Deep Jungle

DROPS: None

"A Heartless similar to but more powerful than the Stealth Sneak. They stay hidden and attack while nimbly darting arround. Though even one is hard to handle, a pair can be found participating in the Coliseum tournament."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Stealth Sneak Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Hades Cup

DROPS: Ray of Light (100%)

"Heartless called by Jafar to stop Aladdin. Its long body is composed of a number of Pot Spiders linked together. Even if its body comes apart, it can regenerate itself by gathering other pots."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Pot Centipede Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Agrabah

DROPS: None

"Heartless that appeared inside Monstro. It's known to swallow its enemies. Sora and the others rescue Pinocchio, who was trapped inside it."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Parasite Cage Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Monstro

DROPS: None

"Heartless that emerged from the Keyhole opened by the princesses. It swung its six powerful arms to attack Sora and company and block their attacks. But Sora sought out its weakness and emerged the victor."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Kurt Zisa Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Agrabah

DROPS: None

"Ghostlike Heartless that haunted the clock tower standing far away from Neverland. Fluttering its eerie cloak, it cast a spell to take Sora's heart. Having no physical body, regular attacks were useless, but in the end Sora and company discovered its weakness and prevailed."

 KHGUIDES:  Visit our Phantom Boss Tutorial

LOCATION:  Neverland