Slash Beast

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Maverick Info

Artwork from Mega Man X4.
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General information
Name(s):	Slash Beast, Slash Beastleo
Title(s):	Steel King of Destruction
Group(s):	Repliforce
Appearances:	Mega Man X4
Inspiration:	Lion
Game Info
Weapon(s):	Twin Slasher Shippuuga
Weakness(es):	Ground Hunter Raijingeki
Stage(s):	Military Train
Voice (JP):	Takashi Nagasako

Slash Beast, known as Slash Beastleo (スラッシュ・ビストレオ) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X4. He is a blade-themed Reploid based on a lion, who attacks with his immense agility and razor-sharp claws. He is a member of Repliforce who participates in their coup d'état.

In the Games

Mega Man X4

Sprite from Mega Man X4.

Slash Beast debuts in Mega Man X4 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of the Military Trian stage. The game's Japanese manual states he is a competitive member of Repliforce who has been assigned to guard a military supply train.

Slash Beast's attacks are all quite dangerous, but he often pauses to roar, giving the player a chance to strike. Defeating Slash Beast grants Twin Slasher to X and Shippuga to Zero. His weakness is the Ground Hunter from Jet Stingray, which slips him and breaks the claws on his feet; Zero has no equivalent weakness for him, though Raijingeki deals heavy damage. A boss attack rematch with Slash Beast later occurs in Final Weapon 3.

Other Game Appearances

• In Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Slash Beast appears in X Challenge. He is fought alongside Crescent Grizzly in 1-3 in Volume 1.

Other Media

• In the Rockman X4 manga, Slash Beast reprises his role from Mega Man X4.
• In the Archie Mega Man comic, Slash Beast appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the many Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

Source	Data
Mega Man X4	He defends the military train to protect the supply of goods.
Rockman X4 manual Rockman X4 website	A violent person who competes for number one and number two among Repliforce. His reason for joining the military was simple: "I want to go berserk." He is a brave soldier who does not fear strong enemies on the battlefield. After the coup began, he is assigned to guard a military train for a supply operation.[JP]
Comic BomBom Special #116: Rockman X4 Saikyou Daizukan	...[JP]
Televi Magazine Great Hyakka #103: Rockman X4 Himitsu Daizukan	...[JP]
Compendium of Rockman X Boss File	A Maverick resembling a lion. Within Repliforce, he is known for his ferocity, slashing everything with his steel claws and fangs. He was put in charge of escorting military trains for the rebellion.[JP]
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery	Perhaps the wildest and most dangerous combatant in Repliforce. His reason for joining up was purely to satisfy his urge to carve up his enemies, and on the battlefield he is known for fearlessly challenging enemies even twice his size. He supports the coup by running guard duty on military supply trains carrying weapons and ammunition to Repliforce units.

Behind the Scenes

Nomenclature

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	Slash Beastleo (スラッシュ・ビストレオ)	A beast is a term for a large or dangerous animal. Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, associated with the mythological Nemean lion.
English	Slash Beast