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Traverse Town (First Visit)
Traverse Town (First Visit) serves as the introductory hub world where Sora unites with Donald and Goofy, encounters Final Fantasy allies, and confronts the Guard Armor Heartless.
Getting there: Automatic story event following the fall of Destiny Islands into darkness.
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Before you leave
- •2 missables here: what locks each one out is under it. See the checklist · All missables in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- •Entering the Third District triggers Donald and Goofy's arrival and permanently misses speaking to Aerith for the Mega-Potion.
- •Losing this battle forfeits 30 EXP and permanently prevents receiving an Elixir from Leon later.
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7 steps- 1
Waking Up and Exploring the First District. Wake up in the Alleyway, search First District shops and rooftops, and mail postcards
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Patrolling the Second District. Patrol Second District, collect a rooftop Postcard, and search Dalmatians' House
- 3
Duelling Leon. Duel Leon outside the Accessory Shop in the First District
⚠ If you lose this battle to Leon, you forfeit 30 EXP and permanently lose the chance to receive an Elixir from him later.
- 4
Hotel Recovery and Aerith's Request. Recover in Hotel Green Room and backtrack to First District to talk to Aerith
⚠ Entering the Third District right away triggers Donald and Goofy's arrival and permanently misses the chance to talk to Aerith for the Mega-Potion.
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Ambush in the Third District. Enter Third District to unite with Donald and Goofy against an ambush of Soldiers
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Defeating Guard Armor. Defeat Guard Armor in Second District Plaza alongside Donald and Goofy
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Choices here
2| Choice | Options and what happens | Most players pick |
|---|---|---|
| Duel with LeonWhen attempting to re-enter the Accessory Shop and Leon ambushes Sora in the First District | Defeat Leon: Earn 30 EXP and receive an Elixir from Leon after defeating Guard ArmorLose to Leon: Earn no EXP, Sora falls unconscious, and miss out on receiving the Elixir laterDefeating Leon is optional for progression, but failing to beat him locks you out of the Elixir reward | Defeat Leon |
| Visiting Aerith after the hotelAfter waking in the Hotel Green Room, prior to entering the Third District | Backtrack to the First District and talk to Aerith: Obtain a free Mega-PotionGo straight to the Third District: Miss the interaction with Aerith and lose the chance to obtain the Mega-PotionPoint of no return: crossing into the Third District to trigger Donald and Goofy's cutscene permanently locks you out of this reward | Backtrack to the First District and talk to Aerith |
Key fights
2| Fight | Watch for | Weaknesses and resistances | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeonLeon (Squall Leonhart) | Gunblade horizontal slashes, leaping downward thrust, and fast ranged Fire projectiles. Counterattacks quickly out of hitstun.Tactics: Avoid mashing 3-hit combos due to his fast recovery. Bait Fire from a distance and deflect it with a timed Keyblade swing to stagger him for Tech Points. Jump over his downward thrust to punish from behind with 2-3 hits. Keep Potions shortcutted. | 30 EXP (if defeated) and an Elixir later in the First District. | |
| Guard ArmorGuard Armor (Head/Body Core, Left Arm, Right Arm, Left Leg, Right Leg) | Leg stomp shockwaves, detached whirlwind spinning punches from arms, and a spinning downward dive from the body in Phase 2.Tactics: Target limbs first (Arms, then Legs, then Body) to reduce incoming hitboxes. Use mid-air combos to avoid leg stomps. Back off and let Donald and Goofy draw aggro or run the perimeter when limbs detach. Stay mobile during the torso phase and punish after its spinning dive ends. | Brave Warrior accessory, Fire magic spell, Dodge Roll ability, Blue Trinity Marks unlock (Trinity Jump), and 100 Munny. |
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The full walkthrough text
Traverse Town (First Visit) serves as the introductory hub world where Sora unites with Donald and Goofy, encounters Final Fantasy allies, and confronts the Guard Armor Heartless.
1. Waking Up and Exploring the First District
When you arrive in the First District Alleyway after Pluto wakes you, walk out into the central plaza to begin exploring. Head inside the Accessory Shop to meet Cid and open the chest across from the counter atop the cabinet for a Mythril Shard, then visit Huey, Dewey, and Louie across the plaza in the Item Shop and strike the ceiling fan with your Keyblade to drop a Postcard. Outside, push the movable crate near the stairs beside the Accessory Shop to reach the roof for another Postcard, hop along the awnings or check the blue display safe near the Second District doors for a third Postcard, and post them at the First District mailbox for rewards like a Cottage, Mythril Shard, Mega-Potion, and Mega-Ether.
Tip: Keep in mind that Blue Trinity marks and the locked candle chest cannot be opened right now since you lack Trinity Charge and Blizzard.
2. Patrolling the Second District
Pass through the large doors into the Second District, where you will witness a resident lose their heart and must defeat attacking Shadows. Explore the rooftops using the ladder on the Gizmo Shop roof to inspect the chimneys and upper ledges for a Postcard, then enter the Dalmatians' House to find chests containing a Potion along with Puppies 4, 5, and 6. Once you have seen Donald and Goofy wander through in near-miss cutscenes, backtrack toward the First District.
3. Duelling Leon
When you return to the First District and attempt to re-enter the Accessory Shop, Leon ambushes you in a one-on-one duel. Bait his Fire projectiles from a distance and deflect them with a timed swing to stagger him for Tech Points, jump over his leaping downward thrusts to punish his back, and refrain from overextending with full three-hit combos due to his fast counterattacks. Win or lose, Sora will collapse from exhaustion after the fight concludes.
Tip: Keep Potions shortcutted in your menu so you can recover quickly during the duel.
4. Hotel Recovery and Aerith's Request
You will awaken inside the Hotel Green Room, where Leon and Yuffie provide information about the Keyblade and Heartless. Before moving forward toward the Third District, immediately backtrack outside to the First District and speak to Aerith standing near the Accessory Shop. She will hand you a free Mega-Potion for taking the detour.
5. Ambush in the Third District
Enter the Third District, where Soldiers will suddenly ambush you in the open plaza. Donald and Goofy will crash down from above to unite with Sora, immediately joining your party as active companions to help you clear the remaining Heartless. Once the area is cleared, prepare your party's equipment before proceeding back toward the Second District Plaza.
6. Defeating Guard Armor
Enter the Second District Plaza to confront the Guard Armor boss alongside Donald and Goofy. Target the limbs first by using mid-air combos to take out the arms and legs while steering clear of leg stomp shockwaves and whirlwind spinning punches. Once the limbs are destroyed, remain mobile to evade the torso's spinning downward dive before punishing it, which earns you 100 Munny, the Fire magic spell, the Brave Warrior accessory, the Dodge Roll ability, and the Trinity Jump ability to activate Blue Trinity Marks.
Tip: Let Donald and Goofy draw the boss's aggro whenever the detached limbs start flying around the arena.
7. Regrouping and Setting Sail
Return to the First District to regroup with Donald, Goofy, Leon, Yuffie, Aerith, and Cid, who will explain Gummi Ships and Trinity Marks. Speak to Leon near the world exit before departing, and if you defeated him in your earlier duel, he will give you an Elixir. Finally, check the First District mailbox multiple times to collect a Postcard before heading out toward your next world.
The short version
What matters
- Backtracking to the First District after the Hotel scene to obtain Aerith's free Mega-Potion before entering the Third District.
- Defeating Leon outside the Accessory Shop to earn 30 EXP and unlock the missable Elixir from him after the Guard Armor battle.
- Mailing postcards at the First District mailbox to claim tiered rewards including a Cottage, Mythril Shard, Mega-Potion, and Mega-Ether.
- Smacking the limbs off Guard Armor first during the boss fight to reduce the number of flying hitboxes you have to manage.
Common mistakes
- Rushing straight into the Third District after waking in the Hotel, which skips Aerith's scene and permanently loses her Mega-Potion.
- Committing to full 3-hit combos against Leon, which allows him to quickly break out of hitstun and counterattack you.
- Attempting to open Blue Trinity marks or the candle chest during this visit before earning Trinity Charge and Blizzard on future trips.
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