Abandoned Dogma

Abandoned Dogma(捨てられし理論)
A weapon that provides versatility by boosting both Strength and Magic.
Abandoned Dogma
Strength	Base: +60 Unit: +3 Ultima: +40
Strength	Base: +60 Unit: +3 Ultima: +40
Magic	Base: +36 Unit: +3
Magic	Base: +36 Unit: +3
Defense	Base: +0 Unit: +1
Defense	Base: +0 Unit: +1
Critical Rate	Base: +8 Unit: +1
Critical Rate	Base: +8 Unit: +1
Critical Bonus	Base: +8 Unit: +1
Critical Bonus	Base: +8 Unit: +1
Abilities	Magic Bracer Aero Finish Alive 'n' Kicking
Abilities	Magic Bracer Aero Finish Alive 'n' Kicking
Obtained	Crisis Gear ⑤ (Zexion)
Obtained	Crisis Gear ⑤ (Zexion)
Abandoned Dogma+
Strength	Base: +67 Unit: +3 Ultima: +33
Strength	Base: +67 Unit: +3 Ultima: +33
Magic	Base: +42 Unit: +3
Magic	Base: +42 Unit: +3
Defense	Base: +0 Unit: +1
Defense	Base: +0 Unit: +1
Critical Rate	Base: +8 Unit: +1
Critical Rate	Base: +8 Unit: +1
Critical Bonus	Base: +9 Unit: +1
Critical Bonus	Base: +9 Unit: +1
Abilities	Magic Bracer Alive 'n' Kicking
Abilities	Magic Bracer Alive 'n' Kicking
Obtained	Crisis Gear+ ⑤ (Zexion)
Obtained	Crisis Gear+ ⑤ (Zexion)

"Abandoned Dogma" is a Lexicon that can be wielded by Zexion in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It can be upgraded to "Abandoned Dogma+."

Design

The Abandoned Dogma Lexicon is shaped roughly like a semi-circle with a large, yellow diamond in the center of each cover, as well as two smaller ones on the spine. There is an oval chunk taken out of the top and bottom sides of both covers. The both the diamonds and the lexicon share a black border. The remaining parts of the two covers are light purple, while the remaining sections of the spine are pink. Abandoned Dogma is identical to the Illicit Research Lexicon in every way except for coloration.

"Abandoned" means "forsaken" or "deserted". A "dogma" is a belief or doctrine, often in the context of religion, that is believed to be absolutely true. This seems to be a double meaning, both in that Ienzo "abandoned" his "dogma" (or belief) in Ansem the Wise, also in that abandoning an absolute truth ties in with Zexion's motif of illusions, lies, and deception. 

Gameplay

Abandoned Dogma's ground combo begins as Zexion thrusts the book in front of him, bashing the target. It is followed with a sweeping motion with the book, and is finished when Zexion lays the book in front of him, then releasing it outward, it growing considerable size and bursting toward the target.

Its aerial combo begins with a thrust downward, followed by a thrust up. The combo is finished as Zexion lays the book in front of him, then releasing it outward, it growing considerable size and bursting toward the target.

See also

• Illicit Research