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Traverse Town (Return)
Following their escape from Hollow Bastion, Sora and his companions return to Traverse Town to recover a hidden Navi-Gummi, reunite with Kairi, and prepare their final assault against the darkness.
Getting there: Automatically transported via cutscene from Hollow Bastion after Sora sacrifices himself, becomes a Heartless, is restored by Kairi's light, and the party escapes back onto the Gummi Ship.
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Before you leave
- •Wizards become completely invulnerable while casting spells, requiring fast combos or Stopra before they teleport.
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6 steps- 1
Regroup at the Vacant House. Go to the Third District Vacant House and speak with Leon, Yuffie, and Aerith.
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Consult Cid in the First District. Talk to Cid outside the Accessory Shop in the First District.
- 3
Push Through Upgraded Heartless in the Second District. Cross the Second District and Alleyway to reach the Secret Waterway while fighting Heartless.
⚠ Wizards turn entirely invulnerable during spellcasting, so use Stopra or catch them with fast combos before they teleport away.
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Claim the Navi-Gummi and Reunite with Kairi. Inspect the Secret Waterway sun mural, talk to Kairi, and activate the White Trinity Mark.
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Turn In Collectibles in the Dalmatians' House and Magician's Study. Turn in collectibles at the Dalmatians' House and Magician's Study for endgame gear.
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Install the Navi-Gummi and Plan Your Route. Give the Navi-Gummi to Cid in the First District to open the Hollow Bastion Warp Point.
Choices here
1| Choice | Options and what happens | Most players pick |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Navi-Gummi Installation DestinationAfter handing Cid the Navi-Gummi in the First District and having it fitted to the ship | Warp directly to Hollow Bastion: Instantly access the upcoming confrontation at Hollow Bastion through the fresh Warp PointRun cleanup across previous worlds: Revisit earlier worlds to use White Trinity marks and acquire weapons like Lady Luck in Wonderland or Violetta in Olympus Coliseum before the endgame | Run cleanup across previous worlds |
Key fights
1| Fight | Watch for | Weaknesses and resistances | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgraded Traverse Town Heartless EncountersDefenders, Wizards, Wyverns, Darkballs | High HP, defense, and damage output scaling to Level 50; Defenders block frontal attacks and shoot fireballs; Wizards teleport, turn invulnerable while casting, and rotate heavy elemental spells; Wyverns perform sweeping aerial kick charges; Darkballs have unpredictable bouncing and invulnerable mist phases.Tactics: Strike Defenders strictly from behind or cast Gravity/Gravira to carve off their HP. Use Stop/Stopra or close in quickly with high-crit Keyblades on Wizards before they vanish. Ground Wyverns with Gravity or use Aero/Aerora for defense during aerial combos. Deflect Darkball lunges with timed melee attacks for Tech Points, punishing them once they materialize. | Lucid Crystals, Bright Crystals, Shiny Crystals, Wizard’s Relic, Defender |
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The full walkthrough text
Following their escape from Hollow Bastion, Sora and his companions return to Traverse Town to recover a hidden Navi-Gummi, reunite with Kairi, and prepare their final assault against the darkness.
1. Regroup at the Vacant House
After escaping Hollow Bastion, make your way to the Third District and enter the Vacant House (Small House). Speak with Leon, who gathers alongside Yuffie and Aerith, to learn about the unsealed Keyhole and the state of the Princesses of Heart.
2. Consult Cid in the First District
Head back to the First District and talk to Cid standing outside the Accessory Shop. He explains where to track down the hidden Navi-Gummi within the Secret Waterway. Take this opportunity to check the shops run by Huey, Dewey, and Louie, or climb up to the Moogles' workshop to view the newly unlocked final tiers of synthesis recipes.
3. Push Through Upgraded Heartless in the Second District
Travel across the Second District toward the Alleyway to break through the grate leading down to the Secret Waterway, or enter via the exterior of the Mystical House. The streets are now packed with formidable endgame foes including Defenders, Wizards, Wyverns, and Darkballs. While navigating these zones, you can eliminate them to harvest valuable drops like Lucid Crystals from Darkballs, Bright Crystals and the Defender shield from Defenders, and Shiny Crystals and the Wizard's Relic staff from Wizards.
Tip: Ground Wyverns with Gravity and drop behind Defenders or hit them with Gravira to shatter their defenses quickly.
4. Claim the Navi-Gummi and Reunite with Kairi
Enter the Secret Waterway and inspect the sun mural carved into the rock wall to obtain the Navi-Gummi. Afterward, step toward Kairi to view an emotional scene and receive the Oathkeeper Keychain. Before leaving her side, inspect the ground right by where she stands to activate a White Trinity Mark that rewards an Orichalcum.
5. Turn In Collectibles in the Dalmatians' House and Magician's Study
Head into the Second District's Dalmatians' House to speak with Pongo and Perdita; if you have gathered up to 96 puppies (or all 99), you will receive a Tech Boost and a Ribbon. Next, drop by the Magician's Study to present the Fireglow gem to the Fairy Godmother to unlock the Mushu Summon, and if you have all six summons, speak to her again to claim the Lord Fortune Staff. Before leaving the room, hand all seven elemental spell Arts items from White Mushrooms over to Merlin to secure the Dream Shield for Goofy.
6. Install the Navi-Gummi and Plan Your Route
Return to the First District and give the Navi-Gummi to Cid, who installs it into the Highwind to activate a direct Warp Point back to Hollow Bastion. You can now warp directly through the new gate to resume the assault on Hollow Bastion, or detour across previous worlds with your White Trinity ability to uncover treasures like Lady Luck in Wonderland and Violetta in Olympus Coliseum.
The short version
What matters
- Inspecting the sun mural in the Secret Waterway and talking to Kairi to obtain the Navi-Gummi and the Oathkeeper Keychain.
- Activating the White Trinity Mark next to Kairi for an Orichalcum, then handing the Navi-Gummi to Cid to unlock the Hollow Bastion warp.
- Visiting Merlin, the Fairy Godmother, and the Dalmatians' House to cash in your collected Arts items, puppy rescues, and summon gems for endgame weapons and equipment.
Common mistakes
- Attacking Defenders head-on; their shields nullify frontal physical strikes, so strike their backs or cast Gravity spells.
- Walking away from Kairi in the Secret Waterway without triggering the White Trinity Mark right beside her feet.
What you can skip
- Rushing directly into the Hollow Bastion Warp Point if you still need White Trinity treasures like Lady Luck or Violetta from prior worlds.
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