Summary
When it comes to video game enemies, theKingdom Heartsfranchise has always been synonymous with the fearsome beings made of darkness known as the Heartless. Yet these games have also featured many other interesting and dangerous enemy types, like the Heartless’ hollow counterparts, theNobodies.
The Nobodies are significantly different to other beings in theKingdom Heartsuniverse. WhileSora,Donald,Goofyand their allies have fought a lot of regular enemies, Nobodies with human-like appearances, impressive powers, and high intelligence also exist, most of whom are part of Organization XIII. The question is: who are the most powerful members of this bizarre species?
Naminédoesn’t actually have any battle prowess, but her impressive power comes from her ability to alter, erase, and control other people’s memories, which is something that most likely came from her unconventional existenceas the Nobody of a Princess of Heart, in this caseKairi.
When Organization XIII manipulated Naminé during the events ofChain of Memories, she managed to completely break Sora’s psyche and even made him distance himself from his own friends. This is a really useful power that has proven to be even more dangerous than any real combat ability. Even after she returned to Kairi’s heart, Naminé’s mind-controlling abilities were put to good use when she called to Lingering Will’s side during the final battle ofKingdom Hearts 3.
9Sorcerer
The Strongest Nobody Enemy
Most of the high-ranking Nobody enemies in the franchise are nowhere near as powerful as the members of Organization XIII, but there’s one clear exception: theSorcerer.This makes sense considering that these bizarre creatures are Xemnas’ very own minions.
In battle, the Sorcerers can manipulate a bunch of magic cubes in order to protect themselves and deal massive damage to even the strongest of opponents, even Sora himself. They’re incredibly tricky to deal with,as they only appeared in the late stages ofKingdom Hearts 2, not to mention that one of them was upgraded to the mini-boss of a Battlegate inKingdom Hearts 3.
While every member of Organization XIII can put up a fight, some focus their efforts on other ventures, like scientific research or complex mini-games. There are still a good number of prominent Nobodies who give Sora and company a tough time, andLarxeneis definitely one of the most dangerous ones.
She can move at blindingly-fest speeds, wield a set of eight sharp knives, clone herself, and both generate & control electricity, something that has even let her create huge structures, as was seen with The Labyrinth of Ice inKingdom Hearts 3. The most dangerous part about Larxene, though, is her sadistic personality. She truly enjoys tormenting those who she sees as beneath her, which makes her a ruthless combatant.
Back when he was part of Organization XIII,Axelwas tasked with the important mission of finding out who were traitors within the Organization, and eliminating them. Thus, he became a deadly assassin who managed to defeat, overpower, and eliminate other strong nobodies, like Vexen or Zexion. He even fought Marluxia one-on-one, which is yet another impressive feat.
Blessed with the power of pyrokinesis, Axel can summon huge walls of fire, create destructive explosions, and even cover his signature chakrams in flames. When he’s in a pinch, he can generate a gigantic fiery explosion that can eliminate thousands of enemies at once, although this final trump card will cost him his own life.Luckily, Axel’s human counterpart,Lea, is still quite a powerful warrior.
6Xigbar
A Precise Deadly Sniper
Xigbarnot only used to be Master Xehanort’s second-in-command (back when he wasBraig),but he’s also one of the many incarnations of the Lost Master,Luxu. So it makes a lot of sense that he would be a powerful Nobody during his time in Organization XIII, which was mostly due to his unconventional weapons and special powers.
With his special Arrowguns and his ability to control space, Xigbar really knows how to mess around with his opponents in various ways. He can create huge projectiles, or make it rain deadly lasers, only to increase his range by using portals, teleporting around, or even changing the architecture of the battlefield. Xigbar definitely has one of the most creative fighting styles in all ofKingdom Hearts, which makes him a really tough opponent in battle.
5Xaldin
The Antagonist Of An Infamous Boss Battle
Xaldinis yet another member of Organization XIII who specializes in combat, and this is perfectly reflected in his design and weapons. He wields six lances at the same time, and his physical prowess is boosted by his ability to control air, which he can use to conjure deadly tornadoes or create reflective shields.
Most players will remember Xaldin fromhis infamous boss battle set in Beast’s Castle inKingdom Hearts 2, in which he fights relentlessly, and is surprisingly hard to beat for a game that is otherwise pretty easy. During this encounter, Xaldin fights by jumping and striking his opponent with his lance in a way that is reminiscent of the DragoonsfromFinal Fantasy, which is one of the most powerful job classes in that franchise.
4Saix
A Berserker Powered By The Moon
Saixis a true wild card because, despite his usual calm and calculated demeanor, he can become a chaotic beast in battle. For starters, he fights by wielding a gigantic sword known as Claymore, and he can even boost this weapon’s strength by harnessing the power of the moon. Yet Saix’s most dangerous tool is his Berserk Form, in which he becomes even stronger, faster, and more unpredictable.
He was already powerful inKingdom Hearts 2, butKingdom Hearts 3took him to a whole new level, since he gained the ability to summon up to five different Claymores at the same time. With this power, Saix could easily fight Sora, Kairi, and Lea at the same time without any real issue. Not to mention that his Data Battle is infamous among seasoned fans because of how challenging it is.
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
Memory is the key. Sora reunites with his friends from Kingdom Hearts and encounters foes both old and new while exploring a castle and regaining his missing memories.
There are only two Nobodies who have beenthe main antagonists of aKingdom Heartsgame, and one of them wasMarluxia. This is quite admirable, considering that, at that point in the story, he was one of the few villains in the series who had nothing to do with Xehanort. During the events ofChain of Memories, Marluxia gracefully leads his own crew in order to manipulate Sora and eventually betray the rest of Organization XIII.
He would never have been able to do any of that if he didn’t have enough power to back up his position, and Marluxia certainly delivered on that promise. He wields his sharp scythe in a variety of deadly ways, and can even harness the power of cherry blossoms to create some truly powerful attacks, like his infamous Doom technique. When he was in a pinch, Marluxia summoned a gigantic Nobody namedSpecterwho could aid him in battle, which is something that not many Organization XIII members are able to do.
As the main protagonist, it’s only inevitable that Sora would be one of the strongest characters in the entireKingdom Heartsfranchise. As a result, it also makes sense that his Nobody,Roxas, is also incredibly powerful.However, due to some strange heart & memory shenanigans, he has been shown to have some unexpected extra abilities that make him even more powerful than initially expected.
Roxas was already a proficient Keyblade Wielder who could cast magic, summon Samurai Nobodies, and use Light in a vast array of different attacks. But, after a specific set of circumstances was achieved, Roxas gained the ability to wield two Keyblades at the same time, which made him even more powerful. At one point, he became so incredibly strong thatRikuwas forced to use Ansem’s darkness to subdue him, not to mention that he also gave Sora a tough time during their encounter inKingdom Hearts 2. When he finally came back inKingdom Hearts 3, Roxas was able to defeat Saix’s Berserk Form in just a few minutes.
1Xemnas
The Leader Of Organization XIII
As the Nobody of Terra-Xehanort andthe top member of Organization XIII,Xemnasis pretty much the indirect leader of all the Nobodies in theKingdom Heartsuniverse. He’s a being who appreciates both light and darkness, and takes advantage of his seamlessly-hollow body to wield both of them at the same time.
Xemnas is not only an intelligent manipulator and leader; he’s also one of the most powerful combatants in the series, with a lot of tricky abilities and techniques at his disposal. He can wield his deadly Ethereal Blades, use darkness, create reflective barriers, and shoot balls of lightning, not to mention that he can turn other Nobodies into Dusks, and even empower them in the midst of battle.
If that wasn’t enough, Xemnas became a true force to be reckoned with at the very end ofKingdom Hearts 2, where he boosted his own power thanks to his artificial Kingdom Hearts. On that occasion, he summoned a gigantic Nobody Dragon, threw giant buildings around with no problem, and even created a dome of explosive projectiles. Even though Sora & Riku eventually managed to defeat him, they almost died in the process, which shows how deadly Xemnas truly was.
