Here, you’ll find all of Sora’s childhood friends hanging out and having fun.

you’re able to even challenge them to duels to earn experience and get the hang of combat.

One of the most challenging duels is with your best friend and rival: Riku.

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Riku is the tallest and strongest of the trio, making him a force to be reckoned with.

However, you’re able to take him down a peg by beating him in a duel.

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It will take a bit of practice, but we’ll help you even the score in no time!

Riku will besitting on the treewaiting for you to challenge him.

Simply make your way up to him andtalk to inititate the duel.

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He’ll ask if you’re ready, and then the real fun begins.

If you leave the island for the day, you won’t be able to duel Riku anymore.

Instead, when you challenge him, you’ll be prompted to race.

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The platform you’ll fight on is rather small, soavoid the edges.

If you get knocked out, it willcount as a loss.

Rikucannot be knocked offthe platform.

Every three to four hits, Riku will roll onto his back, thenleap into a powerful kick.

If you want to be extra careful,don’t hit him in succession.

The finisher in your combo will leave you open to retaliation, so stick tosingle or double hitsbefore retreating.

Riku willtaunt you and block.

Hitting him three times during this willbreak the block and he’ll lungeat you.

Locking onto Riku will help you keep track of him as he jumps around the island.

As his HP reaches the bottom, Riku will start to use the leap attack more often.

Keep your distance andstick to smaller combos.

It’s a slow and steady battle.

Riku can be reckless with his attacks, but he’s a skilled swordsman nonetheless, so stay vigilant!

When you beat him, you’ll get asmall sum of experience and a potion.

Not so simple and clean now, is it?