Hit Points

The battles in the Kingdom Hearts series are based upon a system of Hit Points (HP).

Each character and enemy has a number of Hit Points that must be depleted before he/she/it is defeated. To deplete Hit Points, that character or enemy must be hit by an attack or spell that causes damage. The amount of Hit Points taken away with each hit depends on the attacker's strength and the target's defense. A higher defense means that fewer points are taken away with each hit, and higher strength means that more points are depleted.

Allied characters' HP can be seen next to their picture on the Heads Up Display, and, if the player has the Scan ability equipped, the enemy's HP can be seen on the top of the screen when targeted.

Allied characters' HP can be restored via HP orbs, Potions, Hi-Potions, Mega-Potions, Elixirs, Megalixirs, and Cure Magic. Some enemies have the ability to regenerate their own HP, but this is not common.

If the player's character's HP is fully depleted, the player will then receive a Game Over.