[KH3] Dark Inferno, loop and setup to skip phase 3

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Published on November 7, 2021 5:57:29 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV3JehcYW0Y

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Kingdom Hearts III (2019)

Duration: 8:36

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A setup to bug out Dark Inferno so that he doesn't get to transition to phase 3. Recorded on a PS4, current patch (1.10 according to the title screen), no DLC.

Phase 1 doesn't contribute to the setup, but here's a Thunder loop anyway:
1) Thunder to stagger, airstep and attack.
2) Deal with his retaliation however you want.
3) Repeat from step 1.

Phase 2 isn't as free, but this is the setup I found:
1) Thunder to force a reaction, airstep and attack.
2) If he doesn't do the spiral sweep after retaliation, repeat step 1.
3) If he does the spiral sweep, punish before he can act.
4) He will then dash in for quick slashes, counter after the first 2 swings.
5) He will be knocked away, continue to attack when he lands.
6) The loop is in effect if he exhibits the stagger animation.

These are the variables I've isolated so far, no doubt plenty more to iron out. I am however gonna leave this as is for now. Feel free to explore.

00:00 - Intro sorta
00:11 - Phase 1 loop
00:48 - Phase 2 setup
02:28 - Demonstration (phase 2 in 04:19)
07:52 - Loadout for reference

Miscellaneous ramblings...

Phase 1 loop was conceived with the idea that it would not require using items, relying on environment, doing enough damage, or tanking hits. Whereas I got nothing to say for phase 2 onwards except know thy revenge value and keep the boss occupied.

Conceptually the loop and setup should scale for even lower damage output than mine. For reference in the video, Sora is level 47, keyblades at level 1, no stat boost, no food buff, critical difficulty, with sub-optimal equipments. No idea on the efficacy with Pro Codes as I don't have the DLC.

P/S: I am aware that there is a Superjump loop, but I couldn't get Sonic Cleave to break his guard. It could've been patched, or I might've done it incorrectly.

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