Learn how to beat Data Battle Boss Vanitas in Kingdom Hearts 3 (KH3) ReMind! Data Vanitas Fight tips & video on how to defeat the Limit Cut Boss available here!
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Quick How To Beat Data Vanitas Video Guide
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Recommended Items & Gear
Recommended Keyblade
![]() | - Top class Keyblade - Combo Boost for better damage output - Better guard with Formchange - Stronger finisher after Formchange |
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Recommended Item
Kupo Coin |
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Restores full health once Sora's health reaches 0. Can be bought in the Moogle Shop in Twilight Town. |
How To Beat Data Vanitas
Attack When Varitas Is Not In His Moves

Varitas often disappears, warps and change his form & it's connected to his moves. Timings between his moves are the chances you can deal damage to him.
When To Use Guard
Guard - Disappearing Is A Sign Of His Move

When Vanitas disappears, he then connects it to attack moves. When you see the above image, get ready to guard.
Guard - Against Ranged Slash Wave

Vanitas uses a ranged slash wave move. When it happens, make sure to guard and avoid getting hit.
Guard - Against Ranged Fireballs

Vanitas will occasionally use ranged fireballs. You can block the attack by using the guard ability.
When To Use Dodge
Dodge - Against Ice Missiles

When Vanitas is riding the wave of Keyblades, he'll send out ice missiles. You won't be able to Guard so be sure to dodge. If you don't, you'll be turned into ice & you'll be very vulnerable to his next attack.
Data Vanitas Moves
Jumping Attack

Before this attack happens, Vanitas dissappears. You can just simply guard this attack.
Fire Explosion

Before Vanitas is in this move, he becomes in a shape of circle & move on the ground. You can just simply guard this attack.
Ranged Slash Waves

Even When Vanitas is a bit far from you, be care of the ranged slash attacks. You can use guard to block the attack damage.
Ranged Fireballs

Use Guard to block the damage from Ranged Fireball move.
Ice Missiles (Use Dodge)

Vanitas will send out a volley of ice missiles when he's riding the Keyblade wave. Be sure to dodge to avoid getting frozen & get heavy damage from the next attack.
Deadly Final Move

When the fight gets prolonged, Vanitas will ride his Keyblade wave again and send shadows to hit you in very painful combos. Dodge to avoid them.
Data Vanitas Rewards
Reward After Beating
Reward | AP Boost |
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