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| caption = Artwork from ''Mega Man X6''.
| caption = Artwork from ''Mega Man X6''.
| names = Shadow Armor
| names = Shadow Armor
| appearances = ''[[Mega Man X6]]''
| appearances = ''[[Mega Man X6]]'', ''[[Mega Man X DiVE]]''
| designer = [[Haruki Suetsugu]]<ref name="MM25">''MM25: Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works''. 2013.</ref>
| headloc = [[Amazon Area]]
| headloc = [[Amazon Area]]
| bodyloc = [[Laser Institute]]
| bodyloc = [[Laser Institute]]
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==In the Games==
==In the Games==
===''Mega Man X6''===
===''Mega Man X6''===
The Shadow Armor debuted in ''[[Mega Man X6]]''. It is most notable for its shuriken shots and wall climbing abilities. Unlike previous Armor Parts, all four programs of the Shadow Armor must be collected before it can be equipped.
The Shadow Armor debuted in ''[[Mega Man X6]]''. It is most notable for its shuriken-like Shadow Shots, Z-Saber proficiency, and ceiling and wall climbing abilities. Unlike most Armor Parts, all four programs of the Shadow Armor must be collected before it can be equipped.


{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
! Programs !! Location !! Effect
! Programs !! Icon !! Location !! Effect
|-
|-
| Head Program
| Head Program
| [[File:MMXC - Shadow Head Program (X6).png|center]]
| [[Recycle Lab]]
| [[Recycle Lab]]
| Increases the rate at which X can swing the Z-Saber.
| Increases the rate at which X can swing the Z-Saber.
|-
|-
| Body Program
| Body Program
| [[File:MMXC - Shadow Body Program (X6).png|center]]
| [[Inami Temple]]
| [[Inami Temple]]
| Reduces all damage received by 50%, and grants X a [[Giga Attack]]. Its Weapon Energy fills whenever X takes damage from enemy attacks, allowing X to use the Giga Attack to surround himself in crescents.
| Reduces all damage received by 50%, and grants X a [[Giga Attack]]. Its Weapon Energy fills whenever X takes damage from enemy attacks, allowing X to use the Giga Attack to surround himself in crescents.
|-
|-
| Arm Program
| Arm Program
| [[File:MMXC - Shadow Arm Program (X6).png|center]]
| [[Magma Area]]
| [[Magma Area]]
|Changes X's X-Buster shot to a {{Jp|Shadow Shot|シャドウショット|Shadō Shotto}}<ref name="Compendium"/> that fires randomly-angled shuriken stars (similar to [[C-Shot]]). Upgrades his Charge Shot to {{Jp|Engetsurin|円月輪}},<ref name="Compendium"/> a saber slash that creates a crescent moon-shaped effect. However, X cannot use any Special Weapons.
|Changes the X-Buster shot to a {{Jp|Shadow Shot|シャドウショット|Shadō Shotto}}<ref name="Compendium"/> that fires randomly-angled shuriken stars (similar to [[C-Shot]]). Upgrades his Charge Shot to {{Jp|Engetsurin|円月輪}},<ref name="Compendium"/> a saber slash that creates a crescent moon-shaped effect. However, X cannot use any Special Weapons.
|-
|-
| Foot Program
| Foot Program
| [[File:MMXC - Shadow Foot Program (X6).png|center]]
| [[North Pole Area]]
| [[North Pole Area]]
| Grants X the ability to touch spikes without taking any damage, and the ability to cling to walls indefinitely. X can also {{Jp|Ceiling Cling|天井張り付き|Tenjō Haritsuki}}<ref name="Hissho Koryakuho">''Capcom Kanpeki Kouryaku Series #9: Rockman X6 Hissho Koryakuho''. 2001.</ref> by performing a high jump with Up + Jump Button (similar to Zero's [[Hyoroga]]). While upside-down on a ceiling, he can Dash once or fire Shadow Shots downwards.
| Grants X the ability to touch spikes without taking any damage, and the ability to cling to walls indefinitely. X can also {{Jp|Ceiling Cling|天井張り付き|Tenjō Haritsuki}}<ref name="Hissho Koryakuho">''Capcom [[Kanpeki Kōryaku Series]] #9: Rockman X6 Hisshō Kōryaku-hō''. 2001.</ref> by performing a high jump with Up + Jump Button (similar to Zero's [[Hyoroga]]). While upside-down on a ceiling, he can Dash once or fire Shadow Shots downwards.
|}
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===Other Game Appearances===
===Other Game Appearances===
* In ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]'', in [[X Challenge]], X may briefly equip the Falcon Armor to attack with its Shadow Shot and Engetsurin during the battle.
* In ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]'', in [[X Challenge]], X may briefly equip the Falcon Armor to attack with its Shadow Shot and Engetsurin during the battle.
==Behind the Scenes==
===Developer Commentary===
:"I put a chainmail chestpiece on this armor to make it scream, 'I'm a ninja!!' (laughs) With every inch of this armor, I tried to stress that its main purpose is stealth combat." - (Haruki Suetsugu)<ref name="MM25"/>
== Gallery ==
=== ''Mega Man X6'' ===
<gallery>
MMX6 - Shadow Armor X Art.png | Shadow Armor X in ''Mega Man X6''.
MMX6 - Shadow Armor X Concept.png | Concept art from ''Mega Man X6''.
MMX6 - Shadow Armor X Concept 2.png | Concept art (X-Buster) from ''Mega Man X6''.
</gallery>
=== Other Games & Media ===
<gallery>
MMXD - Shadow Armor X Art.png | Shadow Armor X in ''Mega Man X DiVE''.
</gallery>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:57, 19 April 2024

Armor Info
MMX6 - Shadow Armor X Art.png
Artwork from Mega Man X6.
General information
Name(s):Shadow Armor
Game(s):Mega Man X6, Mega Man X DiVE
Designer:Haruki Suetsugu[1]
Game Info
Head Parts:Amazon Area
Body Parts:Laser Institute
Arm Parts:Weapon Center
Foot Parts:Central Museum

The Shadow Armor (シャドーアーマー)[2] is a set of Armor Parts obtained from the Light Capsules in Mega Man X6.

In the Games

Mega Man X6

The Shadow Armor debuted in Mega Man X6. It is most notable for its shuriken-like Shadow Shots, Z-Saber proficiency, and ceiling and wall climbing abilities. Unlike most Armor Parts, all four programs of the Shadow Armor must be collected before it can be equipped.

Programs Icon Location Effect
Head Program
MMXC - Shadow Head Program (X6).png
 Recycle Lab Increases the rate at which X can swing the Z-Saber.
Body Program
MMXC - Shadow Body Program (X6).png
 Inami Temple Reduces all damage received by 50%, and grants X a Giga Attack. Its Weapon Energy fills whenever X takes damage from enemy attacks, allowing X to use the Giga Attack to surround himself in crescents.
Arm Program
MMXC - Shadow Arm Program (X6).png
 Magma Area Changes the X-Buster shot to a Shadow Shot (シャドウショット)[2] that fires randomly-angled shuriken stars (similar to C-Shot). Upgrades his Charge Shot to Engetsurin (円月輪),[2] a saber slash that creates a crescent moon-shaped effect. However, X cannot use any Special Weapons.
Foot Program
MMXC - Shadow Foot Program (X6).png
 North Pole Area Grants X the ability to touch spikes without taking any damage, and the ability to cling to walls indefinitely. X can also Ceiling Cling (天井張り付き)[3] by performing a high jump with Up + Jump Button (similar to Zero's Hyoroga). While upside-down on a ceiling, he can Dash once or fire Shadow Shots downwards.

Mega Man X DiVE

In Mega Man X DiVE, Shadow Armor X appears as a playable Hunter Program. His Active Skills are the Shadow Shot and the Giga Attack.

Other Game Appearances

Behind the Scenes

Developer Commentary

"I put a chainmail chestpiece on this armor to make it scream, 'I'm a ninja!!' (laughs) With every inch of this armor, I tried to stress that its main purpose is stealth combat." - (Haruki Suetsugu)[1]

Gallery

Mega Man X6

  • Shadow Armor X in Mega Man X6.

  • Concept art from Mega Man X6.

  • Concept art (X-Buster) from Mega Man X6.

Other Games & Media

  • Shadow Armor X in Mega Man X DiVE.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 MM25: Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works. 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Armor Parts, Compendium of Rockman X. 2005. p. 183.
  3. ↑ Capcom Kanpeki Kōryaku Series #9: Rockman X6 Hisshō Kōryaku-hō. 2001.
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