Maybe you have an idea of the best loadout for Sora.. Maybe you already know how to optimize his weapons and accessories to best fit your needs, from Magic to Strength, and all the abilities in between. Have you ever wondered about Donald and Goofy, though? Sure, they may die nearly instantly against superbosses, but that doesn’t mean you can’t equip them with certain weapons and abilities that’ll get them up quicker–and alive for longer–to help Sora survive the fight. Here are the top 10 Weapons (for all of our team) and how you can obtain them.
10. Nano Gear (Best for Balance)
We’ll start off with one of the best balanced Keyblades Sora can wield—the Nano Gear. Highly reminiscent of the great Baymax himself, this techno-themed weapon will help you mow down your enemies with ease.
What's great about Nano Gear:
- +5 Strength
- +4 Magic
- Stun Protection ability
How to Obtain Nano Gear:
- Clear the San Fransokyo area
9. Nobody Guard (Best for Fighting Nobodies)
Okay, so, this shield may be at the bottom of our Top 10 list—but that doesn’t mean it’s not one of the coolest-looking weapons. Sporting the silver-and-white Nobody symbol with 4 dark gray spikes erupting from behind it, this shield is sure to strike fear into the hearts (or lack thereof) within your enemy. It packs a punch, too!
What's great about the Nobody Guard:
- +7 Strength
- Nobody Buster ability
How to Obtain the Nobody Guard:
- Discover at least 48 different synthesis materials
- Craft using 1 Evanescent Crystal, 2 Damascus, 2 Betwixt Gem, and 2 Twilight Gem (+2 Hungry Gem for Nobody Guard+)
More details on the Nobody Guard: https://www.khwiki.com/Nobody_Guard
8. Warhammer (Best for Melee Combat)
This staff may look like it can give some tough bonks on the head—and you wouldn’t be wrong making that assumption! The bright orange, double-sided hammer is supported by a copper stave, and topped off with a shimmery yellow gem. It’s both eye-catching and Heartless-crushing!
What's great about Warhammer:
- +5 Strength
- +4 Magic
- Easily synthesized
How to Obtain Warhammer:
- Discover 18 different synthesis materials
- Craft using 2 Mythril Stone, 1 Fluorite, 1 Pulsing Gem, and 1 Hungry Shard
More details on Warhammer: https://www.khwiki.com/Warhammer
7. Wheel of Fate (Great mix of Strength and Magic)
Rewarded for braving the seas of the Caribbean, the Wheel of Fate is a mighty weapon with the unique capability of unlocking Waterza, a powerful elemental ability. Reminiscent of one of Captain Jack Sparrow’s ships, this Keyblade is a great weapon for magic and strength users alike.
What's great about Wheel of Fate:
- +8 Strength
- +5 Magic
- Unlocks Waterza ability permanently
How to Obtain Wheel of Fate:
- Complete the Caribbean
More Details on Wheel of Fate: https://www.khwiki.com/Wheel_of_Fate
6. Genji Shield (Best for Strength Builds)
Dark and oriental, the Genji Shield earns its place amongst the top 10 for its high strength stat and ability. With a black, white, purple and mahogany-themed color palette, the Heartless and Nobodies will be quaking at the sight of Goofy charging towards them with this weapon!
What’s great about the Genji Shield:
- +6 Strength
- Lucky Lucky and Hyper Healing abilities
How to Obtain the Genji Shield:
- Complete the Titan Cup
More details on the Genji Shield: https://www.khwiki.com/Genji_Shield
5. Heartless Maul (Best for Strength Builds)
This gothic-themed staff is not for the faint of heart! As you collect synthesis materials, you’ll unlock Heartless Maul, a well-balanced weapon for Donald. You have to admit, though, the little heartless hugging the top of the staff is kinda cute…
What's Great about Heartless Maul:
- +6 Magic
- +8 Strength
- Hyper Healing and Heartless Buster abilities
How to Obtain Heartless Maul:
- Collect 48 different synthesis materials
- Craft using 1 Illusory Crystal, 2 Damascus, 1 Writhing Crystal, and 2 Writhing Gems
Details on Heartless Maul: https://www.khwiki.com/Heartless_Maul
4. Classic Tone (Best for Single-Targetting Enemies)
This quirky Keyblade has 3 MP Haste abilities equipped on it, making it an insanely useful weapon for spellcasting. Decorated with cog gears and a ship wheel keychain, Classic Tone is more than worth it if you’re willing to go a bit out of your way to obtain it.
What's great about Classic Tone:
- 3 MP Haste abilities
- +14 Magic
- +11 Strength
- Form Change: Boom Hammer and Clock Drill
- Excellent for targetting enemies one by one
How to Obtain Classic Tone:
- Complete all minigames on the Gummi Phone
Details on the Classic Tone: https://www.khwiki.com/Classic_Tone\
3. Save the King+ (Best Overall Shield)
Depending on whether or not you’ve played games in the Kingdom Hearts franchise before, you probably expected this one! Inspired by the Final Fantasy series, Save the King+ is an ornate shield depicting a heart wrapped in wings and adorned with a golden crown. This is the best shield in the game for Goofy, boasting the highest raw stat of +9 Strength. If you want your canine friend to be as tanky as possible, this is the weapon for you!
What's great about Save the King+:
- +9 Strength
- Highest baseline stats in the game
- 5% Dark resistance
How to Get Save the King+:
- Synthesize 58 different synthesis materials
- Craft usuing 1 Orichalum, 1 Blazing Crystal, 1 Lightning Crystal, 1 Pulsing Crystal, and 1 Hungry Crystal
Details on Save the King+: https://www.khwiki.com/Save_the_King
2. Save the Queen+ (Best Overall Staff)
Counterpart to Save the King+, Save the Queen is the counterpart to Goofy’s shield, crafted specifically for Donald. This eloquent staff has great Magic and Strength stats, making it well-deserving of the top spot amongst the staves. Donald will be the best wizard around with this weapon!
What's Great about Save the Queen+:
- +9 Magic
- +6 Strength
- Damage Syphon and MP Hastera default abilities
Details on Save the Queen+: https://www.khwiki.com/Save_the_Queen
1. Ultima Weapon (Best Overall Keyblade)
No surprise here, right? Named after the Ultima Weapon from the Final Fantasy series, this Keyblade is as stunning as it is powerful. Like a hot butter knife through butter, the Heartless won’t stand a chance against this gorgeous Keyblade, rightfully earning it number 1 on this list. If you can collect enough synthesis materials, it is more than worth it to wield this weapon.
What's great about the Ultima Weapon (I mean, what isn't?)
- +13 Strength
- +13 Magic
- Combo Boost and Air Boost abilities
- Form Change: Ultimate Form
How to Obtain the Ultima Weapon:
- Collect at least 58 different synthesis materials
- Craft using 7 Orichalum+, 2 Wellspring Gems, 2 Pulsing Crystals, and 2 Lucid Crystals
More details on the Ultima Weapon: https://www.khwiki.com/Ultima_Weapon
That concludes the Top 10 best weapons in Kingdom Hearts 3. Depending on what stats you favor in your playthrough, hopefully this guide helped you decide which weapons to give to who! Don’t forget, you can continue to stack abilities on Sora, Donald, and Goofy using accessories—which have their own abilities and powerful stats!
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