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A {{Jp|'''Special Weapon'''|特殊武器|Tokushu Buki}}<ref>Game manual, ''Mega Man II''. 1991.</ref><ref>Game manual, ''Mega Man 5''. 1992.</ref> is a recurring type of [[weapon]] in the [[Classic era]]. They are unique attacks that are obtained by defeating bosses, usually [[Robot Master]]s. They consume [[Weapon Energy]] when used, but offer new advantages over default weapons, such as dealing increased damage to specific bosses or weakening their abilities.
A {{Jp|'''Special Weapon'''|特殊武器|Tokushu Buki}}<ref>Game manual, ''Mega Man II''. 1991.</ref><ref>Game manual, ''Mega Man 5''. 1992.</ref> is a recurring type of [[weapon]] in the [[Classic era]]. They are unique attacks that are obtained by defeating bosses, usually [[Robot Master]]s. Upon switching to a Special Weapon, the character changes to a new color scheme and gains a [[Weapon Energy]] meter. Special Weapons consume Weapon Energy when used, but offer new advantages over default weapons, such as dealing increased damage to specific bosses or weakening their abilities.


[[Mega Man (character|Mega Man]]'s [[Mega Buster]] is equipped with a '''Weapon Change System'''<ref>Game manual, ''Mega Man Powered Up''. 2006.</ref> that allows him to incorporate the data of the Robot Masters he defeats to use Special Weapons. [[Proto Man]], [[Bass]], and [[Duo]] are also shown using Special Weapons, indicating they possess similar systems.
[[Mega Man (character|Mega Man]]'s [[Mega Buster]] is equipped with a '''Weapon Change System'''<ref>Game manual, ''Mega Man Powered Up''. 2006.</ref> that allows him to incorporate the data of the Robot Masters he defeats to use Special Weapons. [[Proto Man]], [[Bass]], and [[Duo]] are also shown using Special Weapons, indicating they possess similar systems.
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==In the Games==
==In the Games==
===''Mega Man''===
===''Mega Man''===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man''
|-
! Name !! Initial !! Icon !! Robot Master !! Strong Against
|-
|-
| [[Hyper Bomb]]
| [[Hyper Bomb]]
| style="text-align:center" | '''B'''
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Hyper Bomb.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Hyper Bomb.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM - Mega Man Hyper Bomb.png|center]]
| [[Bomb Man]]
| [[Bomb Man]]
| [[Guts Man]]
| Guts Man
|-
|-
| [[Thunder Beam]]
| [[Thunder Beam]]
| style="text-align:center" | '''E'''
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Thunder Beam.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Thunder Beam.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM - Mega Man Thunder Beam.png|center]]
| [[Elec Man]]
| [[Elec Man]]
| [[Ice Man]]
| Ice Man
|-
|-
| [[Super Arm]]
| [[Super Arm]]
| style="text-align:center" | '''G'''
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Super Arm.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Super Arm.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM - Mega Man Super Arm.png|center]]
| [[Guts Man]]
| [[Guts Man]]
| [[Cut Man]]
| Cut Man
|-
|-
| [[Ice Slasher]]
| [[Ice Slasher]]
| style="text-align:center" | '''I'''
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Ice Slasher.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Ice Slasher.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM - Mega Man Ice Slasher.png|center]]
| [[Ice Man]]
| [[Ice Man]]
| [[Fire Man]]
| Fire Man
|-
|-
| [[Rolling Cutter]]
| [[Rolling Cutter]]
| style="text-align:center" | '''C'''
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Rolling Cutter.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Rolling Cutter.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM - Mega Man Rolling Cutter.png|center]]
| [[Cut Man]]
| [[Cut Man]]
| [[Elec Man]]
| Elec Man
|-
|-
| [[Fire Storm]]
| [[Fire Storm]]
| style="text-align:center" | '''F'''
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Fire Storm.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Fire Storm.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM - Mega Man Fire Storm.png|center]]
| [[Fire Man]]
| [[Fire Man]]
| [[Bomb Man]]
| Bomb Man
|}
 
Special Weapons are introduced in the first ''[[Mega Man (game)|Mega Man]]''. Each was listed on the [[Sub Screen]] by the first initial of the Robot Master from whom it was obtained. They didn't receive pictorial icons until the ''[[Rockman Complete Works]]'' re-release.
 
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===''Mega Man 2''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Atomic Fire]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Atomic Fire.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM2 - Mega Man Atomic Fire.png|center]]
| [[Heat Man]]
| Wood Man
|-
| [[Air Shooter]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Air Shooter.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM2 - Mega Man Air Shooter.png|center]]
| [[Air Man]]
| Crash Man
|-
| [[Leaf Shield]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Leaf Shield.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM2 - Mega Man Leaf Shield.png|center]]
| [[Wood Man]]
| Air Man
|-
| [[Bubble Lead]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Bubble Lead.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM2 - Mega Man Bubble Lead.png|center]]
| [[Bubble Man]]
| Heat Man
|-
| [[Quick Boomerang]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Quick Boomerang.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM2 - Mega Man Quick Boomerang.png|center]]
| [[Quick Man]]
| Metal Man
|-
| [[Time Stopper]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Time Stopper.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM2 - Mega Man Time Stopper.png|center]]
| [[Flash Man]]
| Quick Man
|-
| [[Metal Blade]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Metal Blade.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM2 - Mega Man Metal Blade.png|center]]
| [[Metal Man]]
| Bubble Man
|-
| [[Crash Bomber]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Crash Bomber.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM2 - Mega Man Crash Bomber.png|center]]
| [[Crash Man]]
| Flash Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 2]]'', Special Weapons function identically, though this game features eight instead of six. It again used an initial for each Sub Weapon on the Sub Screen. Icons for these weapons were first provided in ''Rockman Complete Works''.
 
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===''Mega Man 3''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Needle Cannon]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Needle Cannon.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM3 - Mega Man Needle Cannon.png|center]]
| [[Needle Man]]
| Snake Man
|-
| [[Magnet Missile]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Magnet Missile.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM3 - Mega Man Magnet Missile.png|center]]
| [[Magnet Man]]
| Hard Man
|-
| [[Gemini Laser]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Gemini Laser.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM3 - Mega Man Gemini Laser.png|center]]
| [[Gemini Man]]
| Needle Man
|-
| [[Hard Knuckle]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Hard Knuckle.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM3 - Mega Man Hard Knuckle.png|center]]
| [[Hard Man]]
| Top Man
|-
| [[Top Spin]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Top Spin.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM3 - Mega Man Top Spin.png|center]]
| [[Top Man]]
| Shadow Man
|-
| [[Search Snake]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Search Snake.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM3 - Mega Man Search Snake.png|center]]
| [[Snake Man]]
| Gemini Man
|-
| [[Spark Shock]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Spark Shock.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM3 - Mega Man Spark Shock.png|center]]
| [[Spark Man]]
| Magnet Man
|-
| [[Shadow Blade]]
| [[File:MMLC - Icon Shadow Blade.png|15px|center]]
| [[File:MM3 - Mega Man Shadow Blade.png|center]]
| [[Shadow Man]]
| Spark Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 3]]'', Special Weapons function identically. Their Sub Screen initials were the first two letters of the Robot Master's name. Icons for these weapons were provided in ''Rockman Complete Works''.
 
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===''Mega Man 4''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Flash Stopper]]
| [[File:MM4 - Icon Flash Stopper.png|center]]
| [[File:MM4 - Mega Man Flash Stopper.png|center]]
| [[Bright Man]]
| Pharaoh Man
|-
| [[Rain Flush]]
| [[File:MM4 - Icon Rain Flush.png|center]]
| [[File:MM4 - Mega Man Rain Flush.png|center]]
| [[Toad Man]]
| Bright Man
|-
| [[Drill Bomb]]
| [[File:MM4 - Icon Drill Bomb.png|center]]
| [[File:MM4 - Mega Man Drill Bomb.png|center]]
| [[Drill Man]]
| Toad Man
|-
| [[Pharaoh Shot]]
| [[File:MM4 - Icon Pharaoh Shot.png|center]]
| [[File:MM4 - Mega Man Pharaoh Shot.png|center]]
| [[Pharaoh Man]]
| Ring Man
|-
| [[Ring Boomerang]]
| [[File:MM4 - Icon Ring Boomerang.png|center]]
| [[File:MM4 - Mega Man Ring Boomerang.png|center]]
| [[Ring Man]]
| Dust Man
|-
| [[Dust Crusher]]
| [[File:MM4 - Icon Dust Crusher.png|center]]
| [[File:MM4 - Mega Man Dust Crusher.png|center]]
| [[Dust Man]]
| Skull Man
|-
| [[Dive Missile]]
| [[File:MM4 - Icon Dive Missile.png|center]]
| [[File:MM4 - Mega Man Dive Missile.png|center]]
| [[Dive Man]]
| Drill Man
|-
| [[Skull Barrier]]
| [[File:MM4 - Icon Skull Barrier.png|center]]
| [[File:MM4 - Mega Man Skull Barrier.png|center]]
| [[Skull Man]]
| Dive Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 4]]'', Special Weapons function identically. This was the first game to include icons for each Special Weapon on the Sub Screen.
 
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===''Mega Man 5''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Water Wave]]
| [[File:MM5 - Icon Water Wave.png|center]]
| [[File:MM5 - Mega Man Water Wave.png|center]]
| [[Wave Man]]
| Star Man
|-
| [[Gyro Attack]]
| [[File:MM5 - Icon Gyro Attack.png|center]]
| [[File:MM5 - Mega Man Gyro Attack.png|center]]
| [[Gyro Man]]
| Crystal Man
|-
| [[Crystal Eye]]
| [[File:MM5 - Icon Crystal Eye.png|center]]
| [[File:MM5 - Mega Man Crystal Eye.png|center]]
| [[Crystal Man]]
| Napalm Man
|-
| [[Napalm Bomb]]
| [[File:MM5 - Icon Napalm Bomb.png|center]]
| [[File:MM5 - Mega Man Napalm Bomb.png|center]]
| [[Napalm Man]]
| Stone Man
|-
| [[Power Stone]]
| [[File:MM5 - Icon Power Stone.png|center]]
| [[File:MM5 - Mega Man Power Stone.png|center]]
| [[Stone Man]]
| Charge Man
|-
| [[Gravity Hold]]
| [[File:MM5 - Icon Gravity Hold.png|center]]
| [[File:MM5 - Mega Man Gravity Hold.png|center]]
| [[Gravity Man]]
| Gyro Man
|-
| [[Charge Kick]]
| [[File:MM5 - Icon Charge Kick.png|center]]
| [[File:MM5 - Mega Man Charge Kick.png|center]]
| [[Charge Man]]
| Wave Man
|-
| [[Star Crash]]
| [[File:MM5 - Icon Star Crash.png|center]]
| [[File:MM5 - Mega Man Star Crash.png|center]]
| [[Star Man]]
| Gravity Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 5]]'', Special Weapons function identically.
 
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===''Mega Man 6''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Yamato Spear]]
| [[File:MM6 - Icon Yamato Spear.png|center]]
| [[File:MM6 - Mega Man Yamato Spear.png|center]]
| [[Yamato Man]]
| Knight Man
|-
| [[Wind Storm]]
| [[File:MM6 - Icon Wind Storm.png|center]]
| [[File:MM6 - Mega Man Wind Storm.png|center]]
| [[Wind Man]]
| Flame Man
|-
| [[Blizzard Attack]]
| [[File:MM6 - Icon Blizzard Attack.png|center]]
| [[File:MM6 - Mega Man Blizzard Attack.png|center]]
| [[Blizzard Man]]
| Plant Man
|-
| [[Flame Blast]]
| [[File:MM6 - Icon Flame Blast.png|center]]
| [[File:MM6 - Mega Man Flame Blast.png|center]]
| [[Flame Man]]
| Blizzard Man
|-
| [[Plant Barrier]]
| [[File:MM6 - Icon Plant Barrier.png|center]]
| [[File:MM6 - Mega Man Plant Barrier.png|center]]
| [[Plant Man]]
| Tomahawk Man
|-
| [[Knight Crusher]]
| [[File:MM6 - Icon Knight Crusher.png|center]]
| [[File:MM6 - Mega Man Knight Crusher.png|center]]
| [[Knight Man]]
| Centaur Man
|-
| [[Silver Tomahawk]]
| [[File:MM6 - Icon Silver Tomahawk.png|center]]
| [[File:MM6 - Mega Man Silver Tomahawk.png|center]]
| [[Tomahawk Man]]
| Yamato Man
|-
| [[Centaur Flash]]
| [[File:MM6 - Icon Centaur Flash.png|center]]
| [[File:MM6 - Mega Man Centaur Flash.png|center]]
| [[Centaur Man]]
| Wind Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 6]]'', Special Weapons function identically.
 
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===''Mega Man 7''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Freeze Cracker]]
| [[File:MM7 - Icon Freeze Cracker.png|center]]
| [[File:MM7 - Mega Man Freeze Cracker.png|center]]
| [[Freeze Man]]
| Slash Man
|-
| [[Thunder Bolt]]
| [[File:MM7 - Icon Thunder Bolt.png|center]]
| [[File:MM7 - Mega Man Thunder Bolt.png|center]]
| [[Thunder Man]]
| Junk Man
|-
| [[Junk Shield]]
| [[File:MM7 - Icon Junk Shield.png|center]]
| [[File:MM7 - Mega Man Junk Shield.png|center]]
| [[Junk Man]]
| Freeze Man
|-
| [[Danger Wrap]]
| [[File:MM7 - Icon Danger Wrap.png|center]]
| [[File:MM7 - Mega Man Danger Wrap.png|center]]
| [[Burst Man]]
| Cloud Man
|-
| [[Slash Claw]]
| [[File:MM7 - Icon Slash Claw.png|center]]
| [[File:MM7 - Mega Man Slash Claw.png|center]]
| [[Slash Man]]
| Spring Man
|-
| [[Noise Crush]]
| [[File:MM7 - Icon Noise Crush.png|center]]
| [[File:MM7 - Mega Man Noise Crush.png|center]]
| [[Shade Man]]
| Turbo Man
|-
| [[Scorch Wheel]]
| [[File:MM7 - Icon Scorch Wheel.png|center]]
| [[File:MM7 - Mega Man Scorch Wheel.png|center]]
| [[Turbo Man]]
| Burst Man
|-
| [[Wild Coil]]
| [[File:MM7 - Icon Wild Coil.png|center]]
| [[File:MM7 - Mega Man Wild Coil.png|center]]
| [[Spring Man]]
| Shade Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 7]]'', Special Weapons function identically.
 
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===''Mega Man 8''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Flash Bomb]]
| [[File:MM8 - Icon Flash Bomb.png|center]]
| [[File:MM8 - Mega Man Flash Bomb.png|center]]
| [[Grenade Man]]
| Frost Man
|-
| [[Thunder Claw]]
| [[File:MM8 - Icon Thunder Claw.png|center]]
| [[File:MM8 - Mega Man Thunder Claw.png|center]]
| [[Clown Man]]
| Grenade Man
|-
| [[Ice Wave]]
| [[File:MM8 - Icon Ice Wave.png|center]]
| [[File:MM8 - Mega Man Ice Wave.png|center]]
| [[Frost Man]]
| Tengu Man
|-
| [[Tornado Hold]]
| [[File:MM8 - Icon Tornado Hold.png|center]]
| [[File:MM8 - Mega Man Tornado Hold.png|center]]
| [[Tengu Man]]
| Clown Man
|-
| [[Water Balloon]]
| [[File:MM8 - Icon Water Balloon.png|center]]
| [[File:MM8 - Mega Man Water Balloon.png|center]]
| [[Aqua Man]]
| Sword Man
|-
| [[Flame Sword]]
| [[File:MM8 - Icon Flame Sword.png|center]]
| [[File:MM8 - Mega Man Flame Sword.png|center]]
| [[Sword Man]]
| Search Man
|-
| [[Homing Sniper]]
| [[File:MM8 - Icon Homing Sniper.png|center]]
| [[File:MM8 - Mega Man Homing Sniper.png|center]]
| [[Search Man]]
| Astro Man
|-
| [[Astro Crush]]
| [[File:MM8 - Icon Astro Crush.png|center]]
| [[File:MM8 - Mega Man Astro Crush.png|center]]
| [[Astro Man]]
| Aqua Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 8]]'', Special Weapons function identically.
 
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===''Mega Man 9''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Magma Bazooka]]
| [[File:MM9 - Icon Magma Bazooka.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM9 - Mega Man Magma Bazooka.png]] [[File:MM9 - Proto Man Magma Bazooka.png]]
| [[Magma Man]]
| Hornet Man
|-
| [[Hornet Chaser]]
| [[File:MM9 - Icon Hornet Chaser.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM9 - Mega Man Hornet Chaser.png]] [[File:MM9 - Proto Man Hornet Chaser.png]]
| [[Hornet Man]]
| Splash Woman
|-
| [[Black Hole Bomb]]
| [[File:MM9 - Icon Black Hole Bomb.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM9 - Mega Man Black Hole Bomb.png]] [[File:MM9 - Proto Man Black Hole Bomb.png]]
| [[Galaxy Man]]
| Jewel Man
|-
| [[Tornado Blow]]
| [[File:MM9 - Icon Tornado Blow.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM9 - Mega Man Tornado Blow.png]] [[File:MM9 - Proto Man Tornado Blow.png]]
| [[Tornado Man]]
| Magma Man
|-
| [[Jewel Satellite]]
| [[File:MM9 - Icon Jewel Satellite.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM9 - Mega Man Jewel Satellite.png]] [[File:MM9 - Proto Man Jewel Satellite.png]]
| [[Jewel Man]]
| Plug Man
|-
| [[Laser Trident]]
| [[File:MM9 - Icon Laser Trident.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM9 - Mega Man Laser Trident.png]] [[File:MM9 - Proto Man Laser Trident.png]]
| [[Splash Woman]]
| Concrete Man
|-
| [[Plug Ball]]
| [[File:MM9 - Icon Plug Ball.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM9 - Mega Man Plug Ball.png]] [[File:MM9 - Proto Man Plug Ball.png]]
| [[Plug Man]]
| Tornado Man
|-
| [[Concrete Shot]]
| [[File:MM9 - Icon Concrete Shot.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM9 - Mega Man Concrete Shot.png]] [[File:MM9 - Proto Man Concrete Shot.png]]
| [[Concrete Man]]
| Galaxy Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 9]]'', Special Weapons function identically.
 
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===''Mega Man 10''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Triple Blade]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Triple Blade.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Triple Blade.png]] [[File:MM10 - Proto Man Triple Blade.png]] [[File:MM10 - Bass Triple Blade.png]]
| [[Blade Man]]
| Strike Man
|-
| [[Water Shield]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Water Shield.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Water Shield.png]] [[File:MM10 - Proto Man Water Shield.png]] [[File:MM10 - Bass Water Shield.png]]
| [[Pump Man]]
| Solar Man
|-
| [[Commando Bomb]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Commando Bomb.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Commando Bomb.png]] [[File:MM10 - Proto Man Commando Bomb.png]] [[File:MM10 - Bass Commando Bomb.png]]
| [[Commando Man]]
| Blade Man
|-
| [[Chill Spike]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Chill Spike.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Chill Spike.png]] [[File:MM10 - Proto Man Chill Spike.png]] [[File:MM10 - Bass Chill Spike.png]]
| [[Chill Man]]
| Nitro Man
|-
| [[Thunder Wool]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Thunder Wool.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Thunder Wool.png]] [[File:MM10 - Proto Man Thunder Wool.png]] [[File:MM10 - Bass Thunder Wool.png]]
| [[Sheep Man]]
| Pump Man
|-
| [[Rebound Striker]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Rebound Striker.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Rebound Striker.png]] [[File:MM10 - Proto Man Rebound Striker.png]] [[File:MM10 - Bass Rebound Striker.png]]
| [[Strike Man]]
| Sheep Man
|-
| [[Wheel Cutter]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Wheel Cutter.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Wheel Cutter.png]] [[File:MM10 - Proto Man Wheel Cutter.png]] [[File:MM10 - Bass Wheel Cutter.png]]
| [[Nitro Man]]
| Commando Man
|-
| [[Solar Blaze]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Solar Blaze.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Solar Blaze.png]] [[File:MM10 - Proto Man Solar Blaze.png]] [[File:MM10 - Bass Solar Blaze.png]]
| [[Nitro Man]]
| Chill Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 10]]'', Special Weapons function identically.
 
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===''Mega Man 11''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Design !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Block Dropper]]
| [[File:MM11 - Icon Block Dropper.png|30px|center]]
| [[File:MM11 - Mega Man Block Dropper.png|50px|center]]
| [[Block Man]]
| Acid Man
|-
| [[Acid Barrier]]
| [[File:MM11 - Icon Acid Barrier.png|30px|center]]
| [[File:MM11 - Mega Man Acid Barrier.png|50px|center]]
| [[Acid Man]]
| Impact Man
|-
| [[Chain Blast]]
| [[File:MM11 - Icon Chain Blast.png|30px|center]]
| [[File:MM11 - Mega Man Chain Blast.png|50px|center]]
| [[Blast Man]]
| Block Man
|-
| [[Scramble Thunder]]
| [[File:MM11 - Icon Scramble Thunder.png|30px|center]]
| [[File:MM11 - Mega Man Scramble Thunder.png|50px|center]]
| [[Fuse Man]]
| Tundra Man
|-
| [[Bounce Ball]]
| [[File:MM11 - Icon Bounce Ball.png|30px|center]]
| [[File:MM11 - Mega Man Bounce Ball.png|50px|center]]
| [[Bounce Man]]
| Fuse Man
|-
| [[Blazing Torch]]
| [[File:MM11 - Icon Blazing Torch.png|30px|center]]
| [[File:MM11 - Mega Man Blazing Torch.png|50px|center]]
| [[Torch Man]]
| Blast Man
|-
| [[Pile Driver]]
| [[File:MM11 - Icon Pile Driver.png|30px|center]]
| [[File:MM11 - Mega Man Pile Driver.png|50px|center]]
| [[Impact Man]]
| Bounce Man
|-
| [[Tundra Storm]]
| [[File:MM11 - Icon Tundra Storm.png|30px|center]]
| [[File:MM11 - Mega Man Tundra Storm.png|50px|center]]
| [[Tundra Man]]
| Torch Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man 11]]'', Special Weapons function identically. Instead of merely changing the color of Mega Man, they also add aspects from the Robot Masters to his design. They can also be enhanced using the [[Power Gear]] for more powerful attacks.
 
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==Other Games==
===''Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss
|-
| [[Mirror Buster]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Mirror Buster.png|center]]
| [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Mirror Buster.png|center]]
| [[Enker]]
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge]]'', Mega Man obtains returning Special Weapons from previous games in the series. They use initials instead of icons, and because the original Game Boy uses monochrome graphics, Mega Man does not visually change when equipping a Special Weapon. He also gains a unique Special Weapon by defeating [[Enker]], which later appeared with its own icon and color scheme in ''[[Mega Man 10]]''.
 
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===''Mega Man II''===
In ''[[Mega Man II]]'', Mega Man reuses returning Special Weapons from previous Robot Masters. He also gains a [[Transport Item]], [[Sakugarne]], by defeating the new boss [[Quint]]. The only new Special Weapon he obtains is a missile from [[Wily Machine II]], which he only uses in a cutscene to chase down Dr. Wily.
 
===''Mega Man III''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss
|-
| [[Screw Crusher]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Screw Crusher.png|center]]
| [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Screw Crusher.png|center]]
| [[Punk]]
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man III]]'', Mega Man again obtains returning Special Weapons from previous games, along with a unique one obtained by defeating [[Punk]], which later returned with a new color and icon in ''Mega Man 10''.
 
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===''Mega Man IV''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss
|-
| [[Ballade Cracker]]
| [[File:MM10 - Icon Ballade Cracker.png|center]]
| [[File:MM10 - Mega Man Ballade Cracker.png|center]]
| [[Ballade]]
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man IV]]'', Mega Man again obtains returning Special Weapons from previous games, along with a unique one obtained by defeating [[Ballade]], which later returned with a new color and icon in ''Mega Man 10''.
 
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===''Mega Man V''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Grab Buster]]
| [[Mercury]]
| Pluto
|-
| [[Electric Shock]]
| [[Jupiter]]
| Saturn
|-
| [[Bubble Bomb]]
| [[Venus]]
| Jupiter
|-
| [[Black Hole]]
| [[Saturn]]
| Mercury
|-
| [[Photon Missile]]
| [[Mars]]
| Venus
|-
| [[Break Dash]]
| [[Pluto]]
| Uranus
|-
| [[Salt Water]]
| [[Neptune]]
| Mars
|-
| [[Deep Digger]]
| [[Uranus]]
| Terra
|-
| [[Spark Chaser]]
| [[Terra]]
| Neptune
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man V]]'', Special Weapons function identically. This game also features a ninth Special Weapon that is obtained by defeating [[Terra]].
 
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===''Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Pharaoh Wave]]
| [[File:MM2PF - Icon Pharaoh Wave.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM2PF - Mega Man Pharaoh Wave.png]] [[File:MM2PF - Proto Man Pharaoh Wave.png]] [[File:MM2PF - Bass Pharaoh Wave.png]] [[File:MM2PF - Duo Pharaoh Wave.png]]
| [[Pharaoh Man]]
| Gemini Man
|-
| [[Centaur Arrow]]
| [[File:MM2PF - Icon Centaur Arrow.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM2PF - Mega Man Centaur Arrow.png]] [[File:MM2PF - Proto Man Centaur Arrow.png]] [[File:MM2PF - Bass Centaur Arrow.png]] [[File:MM2PF - Duo Centaur Arrow.png]]
| [[Centaur Man]]
| Shadow Man
|}
 
Like the previous entry, ''[[Mega Man: The Power Battle]]'', in ''[[Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters]]'' there are many returning Special Weapons from previous games. However, two of the game's returning Robot Masters grant entirely new Special Weapons for this appearance only, likely for game balance reasons. This was also the first game to depict [[Duo]] using Special Weapons.
 
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===''Mega Man & Bass''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Ice Wall]]
| [[File:MM&B - Icon Ice Wall.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM&B - Mega Man Ice Wall.png]] [[File:MM&B - Bass Ice Wall.png]]
| [[Cold Man]]
| Burner Man
|-
| [[Copy Vision]]
| [[File:MM&B - Icon Copy Vision.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM&B - Mega Man Copy Vision.png]] [[File:MM&B - Bass Copy Vision.png]]
| [[Astro Man]]
| Dynamo Man
|-
| [[Spread Drill]]
| [[File:MM&B - Icon Spread Drill.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM&B - Mega Man Spread Drill.png]] [[File:MM&B - Bass Spread Drill.png]]
| [[Ground Man]]
| Tengu Man
|-
| [[Wave Burner]]
| [[File:MM&B - Icon Wave Burner.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM&B - Mega Man Wave Burner.png]] [[File:MM&B - Bass Wave Burner.png]]
| [[Burner Man]]
| Pirate Man
|-
| [[Remote Mine]]
| [[File:MM&B - Icon Remote Mine.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM&B - Mega Man Remote Mine.png]] [[File:MM&B - Bass Remote Mine.png]]
| [[Pirate Man]]
| Ground Man
|-
| [[Lightning Bolt]]
| [[File:MM&B - Icon Lightning Bolt.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM&B - Mega Man Lightning Bolt.png]] [[File:MM&B - Bass Lightning Bolt.png]]
| [[Dynamo Man]]
| Cold Man
|-
| [[Tengu Blade]]
| [[File:MM&B - Icon Tengu Blade.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM&B - Mega Man Tengu Blade.png]] [[File:MM&B - Bass Tengu Blade.png]]
| [[Tengu Man]]
| Magic Man
|-
| [[Magic Card]]
| [[File:MM&B - Icon Magic Card.png|center]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:MM&B - Mega Man Magic Card.png]] [[File:MM&B - Bass Magic Card.png]]
| [[Magic Man]]
| Astro Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man & Bass]]'', Special Weapons function identically. This was one of the first ''Mega Man'' games where characters besides Mega Man can use Special Weapons, as Bass is a playable character. Additionally, this game's two returning Robot Masters grant the player brand new Special Weapons, rather than the ones from ''Mega Man 8''.
 
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===''Mega Man Powered Up''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Oil Slider]]
| [[File:MMPU - Icon Oil Slider.png|center]]
| [[File:MMPU - Mega Man Oil Slider.png|center]]
| {{MMPULink|Oil Man}}
| Elec Man
|-
| [[Time Slow]]
| [[File:MMPU - Icon Time Slow.png|center]]
| [[File:MMPU - Mega Man Time Slow.png|center]]
| [[Time Man]]
| Guts Man
|}
 
In ''[[Mega Man Powered Up]]'', there are new Special Weapons for the two additional Robot Masters fought in New Style mode. This also means that the weaknesses for every Robot Master is shuffled to accommodate them.
 
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==Spin-Off Games==
===''Mega Man'' (DOS)===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Sonic Wave]]
| [[Sonic Man]]
| Volt Man
|-
| [[Force Field]]
| [[Volt Man]]
| Dyna Man
|-
| [[Nuclear Detonator]]
| [[Dyna Man]]
| Sonic Man
|}
 
In ''{{DOSLink|Mega Man}}'', Special Weapons function identically to the main series. They use the initials system, and Mega Man does not change color when using them.
 
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===''Mega Man 3'' (DOS)===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Bit Cannon]]
| [[File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Bit Cannon.png|50px|center]]
| [[Bit Man]]
| Blade Man
|-
| [[Blade Launcher]]
| [[File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Blade Launcher.png|50px|center]]
| {{DOSLink|Blade Man}}
| Oil Man
|-
| [[Oil Stream]]
| [[File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Oil Stream.png|50px|center]]
| {{DOSLink|Oil Man}}
| Shark Man
|-
| [[Shark Boomerang]]
| [[File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Shark Boomerang.png|50px|center]]
| [[Shark Man]]
| Wave Man
|-
| [[Water Shooter]]
| [[File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Water Shooter.png|50px|center]]
| {{DOSLink|Wave Man}}
| Torch Man
|-
| [[Torch Arm]]
| [[File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Torch Arm.png|50px|center]]
| {{DOSLink|Torch Man}}
| Bit Man
|}
 
In ''{{DOSLink|Mega Man 3}}'', Special Weapons function identically to the main series. They use the initials system, and although the [[Weapon Get]] screen shows Mega Man in a new color for each one, this is not reflected in his in-game sprite.
 
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===''Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Color !! Boss
|-
| [[Magnetic Shockwave]]
| [[File:MVC - Mega Man Magnetic Shockwave.png|center]]
| [[Onslaught]]
|}
 
In ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes]]'', Mega Man copies a Special Weapon in his ending cinematic after defeating the final boss, [[Onslaught]]. However, in the PlayStation version of the game it is also available as a secret Hyper Combo, usable after the player beats Arcade Mode with Mega Man and then holds Select while selecting him before a match.
 
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===''Rockman & Forte: Mirai Kara no Chōsensha''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! User !! Boss
|-
| [[Rock'n Vulcan]]
| Mega Man
| rowspan="2" | [[Dangan Man]]
|-
| [[Forte Vulcan]]
| Bass
|-
| [[Flame Shower]]
| Mega Man
| rowspan="2" | [[Konro Man]]
|-
| [[Flame Mixer]]
| Bass
|-
| [[Barrier Wind]]
| Mega Man
| rowspan="2" | [[Aircon Man]]
|-
| [[Forte Cyclone]]
| Bass
|-
| [[Doppel Crash]]
| Mega Man
| rowspan="2" | [[Komuso Man]]
|-
| [[Doppler Attack]]
| Bass
|-
| [[Time Switch]]
| Mega Man
| rowspan="2" | [[Clock Men]]
|-
| [[Time Bomb]]
| Bass
|}
 
In ''[[Rockman & Forte: Mirai Kara no Chōsensha]]'', Mega Man and Bass each receive slightly different versions of the Special Weapons from the bosses. There is no weakness system in this game, as all Special Weapons deal increased damage to bosses equally. [[Compass Man]] is the only robot boss not to yield a Special Weapon. The game uses the initials system and is in black and white, meaning no color schemes are visible.
 
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===''Street Fighter × Mega Man''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Icon !! Color !! Boss !! Strong Against
|-
| [[Tropical Hazard]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Icon Tropical Hazard.png|center]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Mega Man Tropical Hazard.png|center]]
| [[Blanka]]
| Rose
|-
| [[Lightning Kick]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Icon Lightning Kick.png|center]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Mega Man Lightning Kick.png|center]]
| [[Chun-Li]]
| C. Viper
|-
| [[Optic Laser]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Icon Optic Laser.png|center]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Mega Man Optic Laser.png|center]]
| [[C. Viper]]
| Dhalsim
|-
| [[Yoga Inferno]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Icon Yoga Inferno.png|center]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Mega Man Yoga Inferno.png|center]]
| [[Dhalsim]]
| Blanka
|-
| [[Mine Sweeper]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Icon Mine Sweeper.png|center]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Mega Man Mine Sweeper.png|center]]
| [[Rolento]]
| Urien
|-
| [[Soul Satellite]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Icon Soul Satellite.png|center]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Mega Man Soul Satellite.png|center]]
| [[Rose]]
| Rolento
|-
| [[Hadoken]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Icon Hadoken.png|center]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Mega Man Hadoken.png|center]]
| [[Ryu]]
| Chun-Li
|-
| [[Aegis Reflector]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Icon Aegis Reflector.png|center]]
| [[File:SFxMM - Mega Man Aegis Reflector.png|center]]
| [[Urien]]
| Ryu
|}
 
In ''[[Street Fighter × Mega Man]]'', Special Weapons are obtained by defeating the World Warriors.
 
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==Other Media==
===''Mega Man'' (Archie Comics)===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Boss
|-
| [[Tail Wind]]
| [[Tails Man]]
|-
| [[Piko Hammer]]
| [[Rose Woman]]
|-
| [[Sharp Knuckle]]
| [[Knuckles Man]]
|-
| [[Chaos Cannon]]
| [[Shadow Man (Archie Comics)|Shadow Man]]
|-
| [[Black Wave]]
| [[Rouge Woman]]
|-
| [[Psycho Burst]]
| [[Silver Man]]
|-
| [[Fire Tornado]]
| [[Blaze Woman]]
|-
| [[Rapid Stinger]]
| [[Charmy Man]]
|-
| [[Chroma Camo]]
| [[Espio Man]]
|-
| [[Acoustic Blaster]]
| [[Vector Man]]
|}
 
In the [[Mega Man (Archie Comics)|Archie ''Mega Man'' comic]], Mega Man obtains new Special Weapons by defeating the [[Roboticized Master]]s, who were created from [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and his friends.
 
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===''Pachislot Rockman Ability''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
! Name !! Boss
|-
| [[Reverse Blade]]
| [[Reverse Man]]
|-
| [[Bell Spark]]
| [[Choice Man]]
|-
| [[Lever Impact]]
| [[Lever Man]]
|-
| [[Coin Bomb]]
| [[Coin Woman]]
|-
| [[Replay Shield]]
| [[Replay Man]]
|-
| [[Chance Big Buster]]
| [[Chance Man]]
|}
|}
In ''[[Pachislot Rockman Ability]]'', Special Weapons can be obtained to influence the game for higher winnings.
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{{Special Weapon Classic}}


[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Classic era items]]

Latest revision as of 19:01, 30 May 2024

This article is about Special Weapons in the Classic era. For X era, see Special Weapon (X era).

A Special Weapon (特殊武器)[1][2] is a recurring type of weapon in the Classic era. They are unique attacks that are obtained by defeating bosses, usually Robot Masters. Upon switching to a Special Weapon, the character changes to a new color scheme and gains a Weapon Energy meter. Special Weapons consume Weapon Energy when used, but offer new advantages over default weapons, such as dealing increased damage to specific bosses or weakening their abilities.

Mega Man's Mega Buster is equipped with a Weapon Change System[3] that allows him to incorporate the data of the Robot Masters he defeats to use Special Weapons. Proto Man, Bass, and Duo are also shown using Special Weapons, indicating they possess similar systems.

In the Games

Mega Man

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Hyper Bomb
MMLC - Icon Hyper Bomb.png
MM - Mega Man Hyper Bomb.png
 Bomb Man Guts Man
Thunder Beam
MMLC - Icon Thunder Beam.png
MM - Mega Man Thunder Beam.png
 Elec Man Ice Man
Super Arm
MMLC - Icon Super Arm.png
MM - Mega Man Super Arm.png
 Guts Man Cut Man
Ice Slasher
MMLC - Icon Ice Slasher.png
MM - Mega Man Ice Slasher.png
 Ice Man Fire Man
Rolling Cutter
MMLC - Icon Rolling Cutter.png
MM - Mega Man Rolling Cutter.png
 Cut Man Elec Man
Fire Storm
MMLC - Icon Fire Storm.png
MM - Mega Man Fire Storm.png
 Fire Man Bomb Man

Special Weapons are introduced in the first Mega Man. Each was listed on the Sub Screen by the first initial of the Robot Master from whom it was obtained. They didn't receive pictorial icons until the Rockman Complete Works re-release.


Mega Man 2

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Atomic Fire
MMLC - Icon Atomic Fire.png
MM2 - Mega Man Atomic Fire.png
 Heat Man Wood Man
Air Shooter
MMLC - Icon Air Shooter.png
MM2 - Mega Man Air Shooter.png
 Air Man Crash Man
Leaf Shield
MMLC - Icon Leaf Shield.png
MM2 - Mega Man Leaf Shield.png
 Wood Man Air Man
Bubble Lead
MMLC - Icon Bubble Lead.png
MM2 - Mega Man Bubble Lead.png
 Bubble Man Heat Man
Quick Boomerang
MMLC - Icon Quick Boomerang.png
MM2 - Mega Man Quick Boomerang.png
 Quick Man Metal Man
Time Stopper
MMLC - Icon Time Stopper.png
MM2 - Mega Man Time Stopper.png
 Flash Man Quick Man
Metal Blade
MMLC - Icon Metal Blade.png
MM2 - Mega Man Metal Blade.png
 Metal Man Bubble Man
Crash Bomber
MMLC - Icon Crash Bomber.png
MM2 - Mega Man Crash Bomber.png
 Crash Man Flash Man

In Mega Man 2, Special Weapons function identically, though this game features eight instead of six. It again used an initial for each Sub Weapon on the Sub Screen. Icons for these weapons were first provided in Rockman Complete Works.


Mega Man 3

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Needle Cannon
MMLC - Icon Needle Cannon.png
MM3 - Mega Man Needle Cannon.png
 Needle Man Snake Man
Magnet Missile
MMLC - Icon Magnet Missile.png
MM3 - Mega Man Magnet Missile.png
 Magnet Man Hard Man
Gemini Laser
MMLC - Icon Gemini Laser.png
MM3 - Mega Man Gemini Laser.png
 Gemini Man Needle Man
Hard Knuckle
MMLC - Icon Hard Knuckle.png
MM3 - Mega Man Hard Knuckle.png
 Hard Man Top Man
Top Spin
MMLC - Icon Top Spin.png
MM3 - Mega Man Top Spin.png
 Top Man Shadow Man
Search Snake
MMLC - Icon Search Snake.png
MM3 - Mega Man Search Snake.png
 Snake Man Gemini Man
Spark Shock
MMLC - Icon Spark Shock.png
MM3 - Mega Man Spark Shock.png
 Spark Man Magnet Man
Shadow Blade
MMLC - Icon Shadow Blade.png
MM3 - Mega Man Shadow Blade.png
 Shadow Man Spark Man

In Mega Man 3, Special Weapons function identically. Their Sub Screen initials were the first two letters of the Robot Master's name. Icons for these weapons were provided in Rockman Complete Works.


Mega Man 4

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Flash Stopper
MM4 - Icon Flash Stopper.png
MM4 - Mega Man Flash Stopper.png
 Bright Man Pharaoh Man
Rain Flush
MM4 - Icon Rain Flush.png
MM4 - Mega Man Rain Flush.png
 Toad Man Bright Man
Drill Bomb
MM4 - Icon Drill Bomb.png
MM4 - Mega Man Drill Bomb.png
 Drill Man Toad Man
Pharaoh Shot
MM4 - Icon Pharaoh Shot.png
MM4 - Mega Man Pharaoh Shot.png
 Pharaoh Man Ring Man
Ring Boomerang
MM4 - Icon Ring Boomerang.png
MM4 - Mega Man Ring Boomerang.png
 Ring Man Dust Man
Dust Crusher
MM4 - Icon Dust Crusher.png
MM4 - Mega Man Dust Crusher.png
 Dust Man Skull Man
Dive Missile
MM4 - Icon Dive Missile.png
MM4 - Mega Man Dive Missile.png
 Dive Man Drill Man
Skull Barrier
MM4 - Icon Skull Barrier.png
MM4 - Mega Man Skull Barrier.png
 Skull Man Dive Man

In Mega Man 4, Special Weapons function identically. This was the first game to include icons for each Special Weapon on the Sub Screen.


Mega Man 5

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Water Wave
MM5 - Icon Water Wave.png
MM5 - Mega Man Water Wave.png
 Wave Man Star Man
Gyro Attack
MM5 - Icon Gyro Attack.png
MM5 - Mega Man Gyro Attack.png
 Gyro Man Crystal Man
Crystal Eye
MM5 - Icon Crystal Eye.png
MM5 - Mega Man Crystal Eye.png
 Crystal Man Napalm Man
Napalm Bomb
MM5 - Icon Napalm Bomb.png
MM5 - Mega Man Napalm Bomb.png
 Napalm Man Stone Man
Power Stone
MM5 - Icon Power Stone.png
MM5 - Mega Man Power Stone.png
 Stone Man Charge Man
Gravity Hold
MM5 - Icon Gravity Hold.png
MM5 - Mega Man Gravity Hold.png
 Gravity Man Gyro Man
Charge Kick
MM5 - Icon Charge Kick.png
MM5 - Mega Man Charge Kick.png
 Charge Man Wave Man
Star Crash
MM5 - Icon Star Crash.png
MM5 - Mega Man Star Crash.png
 Star Man Gravity Man

In Mega Man 5, Special Weapons function identically.


Mega Man 6

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Yamato Spear
MM6 - Icon Yamato Spear.png
MM6 - Mega Man Yamato Spear.png
 Yamato Man Knight Man
Wind Storm
MM6 - Icon Wind Storm.png
MM6 - Mega Man Wind Storm.png
 Wind Man Flame Man
Blizzard Attack
MM6 - Icon Blizzard Attack.png
MM6 - Mega Man Blizzard Attack.png
 Blizzard Man Plant Man
Flame Blast
MM6 - Icon Flame Blast.png
MM6 - Mega Man Flame Blast.png
 Flame Man Blizzard Man
Plant Barrier
MM6 - Icon Plant Barrier.png
MM6 - Mega Man Plant Barrier.png
 Plant Man Tomahawk Man
Knight Crusher
MM6 - Icon Knight Crusher.png
MM6 - Mega Man Knight Crusher.png
 Knight Man Centaur Man
Silver Tomahawk
MM6 - Icon Silver Tomahawk.png
MM6 - Mega Man Silver Tomahawk.png
 Tomahawk Man Yamato Man
Centaur Flash
MM6 - Icon Centaur Flash.png
MM6 - Mega Man Centaur Flash.png
 Centaur Man Wind Man

In Mega Man 6, Special Weapons function identically.


Mega Man 7

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Freeze Cracker
MM7 - Icon Freeze Cracker.png
MM7 - Mega Man Freeze Cracker.png
 Freeze Man Slash Man
Thunder Bolt
MM7 - Icon Thunder Bolt.png
MM7 - Mega Man Thunder Bolt.png
 Thunder Man Junk Man
Junk Shield
MM7 - Icon Junk Shield.png
MM7 - Mega Man Junk Shield.png
 Junk Man Freeze Man
Danger Wrap
MM7 - Icon Danger Wrap.png
MM7 - Mega Man Danger Wrap.png
 Burst Man Cloud Man
Slash Claw
MM7 - Icon Slash Claw.png
MM7 - Mega Man Slash Claw.png
 Slash Man Spring Man
Noise Crush
MM7 - Icon Noise Crush.png
MM7 - Mega Man Noise Crush.png
 Shade Man Turbo Man
Scorch Wheel
MM7 - Icon Scorch Wheel.png
MM7 - Mega Man Scorch Wheel.png
 Turbo Man Burst Man
Wild Coil
MM7 - Icon Wild Coil.png
MM7 - Mega Man Wild Coil.png
 Spring Man Shade Man

In Mega Man 7, Special Weapons function identically.


Mega Man 8

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Flash Bomb
MM8 - Icon Flash Bomb.png
MM8 - Mega Man Flash Bomb.png
 Grenade Man Frost Man
Thunder Claw
MM8 - Icon Thunder Claw.png
MM8 - Mega Man Thunder Claw.png
 Clown Man Grenade Man
Ice Wave
MM8 - Icon Ice Wave.png
MM8 - Mega Man Ice Wave.png
 Frost Man Tengu Man
Tornado Hold
MM8 - Icon Tornado Hold.png
MM8 - Mega Man Tornado Hold.png
 Tengu Man Clown Man
Water Balloon
MM8 - Icon Water Balloon.png
MM8 - Mega Man Water Balloon.png
 Aqua Man Sword Man
Flame Sword
MM8 - Icon Flame Sword.png
MM8 - Mega Man Flame Sword.png
 Sword Man Search Man
Homing Sniper
MM8 - Icon Homing Sniper.png
MM8 - Mega Man Homing Sniper.png
 Search Man Astro Man
Astro Crush
MM8 - Icon Astro Crush.png
MM8 - Mega Man Astro Crush.png
 Astro Man Aqua Man

In Mega Man 8, Special Weapons function identically.


Mega Man 9

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Magma Bazooka
MM9 - Icon Magma Bazooka.png
 File:MM9 - Mega Man Magma Bazooka.png File:MM9 - Proto Man Magma Bazooka.png Magma Man Hornet Man
Hornet Chaser
MM9 - Icon Hornet Chaser.png
 File:MM9 - Mega Man Hornet Chaser.png File:MM9 - Proto Man Hornet Chaser.png Hornet Man Splash Woman
Black Hole Bomb
MM9 - Icon Black Hole Bomb.png
 File:MM9 - Mega Man Black Hole Bomb.png File:MM9 - Proto Man Black Hole Bomb.png Galaxy Man Jewel Man
Tornado Blow
MM9 - Icon Tornado Blow.png
 File:MM9 - Mega Man Tornado Blow.png File:MM9 - Proto Man Tornado Blow.png Tornado Man Magma Man
Jewel Satellite
MM9 - Icon Jewel Satellite.png
 File:MM9 - Mega Man Jewel Satellite.png File:MM9 - Proto Man Jewel Satellite.png Jewel Man Plug Man
Laser Trident
MM9 - Icon Laser Trident.png
 File:MM9 - Mega Man Laser Trident.png File:MM9 - Proto Man Laser Trident.png Splash Woman Concrete Man
Plug Ball
MM9 - Icon Plug Ball.png
 File:MM9 - Mega Man Plug Ball.png File:MM9 - Proto Man Plug Ball.png Plug Man Tornado Man
Concrete Shot
MM9 - Icon Concrete Shot.png
 File:MM9 - Mega Man Concrete Shot.png File:MM9 - Proto Man Concrete Shot.png Concrete Man Galaxy Man

In Mega Man 9, Special Weapons function identically.


Mega Man 10

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Triple Blade
MM10 - Icon Triple Blade.png
 File:MM10 - Mega Man Triple Blade.png File:MM10 - Proto Man Triple Blade.png File:MM10 - Bass Triple Blade.png Blade Man Strike Man
Water Shield
MM10 - Icon Water Shield.png
 File:MM10 - Mega Man Water Shield.png File:MM10 - Proto Man Water Shield.png File:MM10 - Bass Water Shield.png Pump Man Solar Man
Commando Bomb
MM10 - Icon Commando Bomb.png
 File:MM10 - Mega Man Commando Bomb.png File:MM10 - Proto Man Commando Bomb.png File:MM10 - Bass Commando Bomb.png Commando Man Blade Man
Chill Spike
MM10 - Icon Chill Spike.png
 File:MM10 - Mega Man Chill Spike.png File:MM10 - Proto Man Chill Spike.png File:MM10 - Bass Chill Spike.png Chill Man Nitro Man
Thunder Wool
MM10 - Icon Thunder Wool.png
 File:MM10 - Mega Man Thunder Wool.png File:MM10 - Proto Man Thunder Wool.png File:MM10 - Bass Thunder Wool.png Sheep Man Pump Man
Rebound Striker
MM10 - Icon Rebound Striker.png
 File:MM10 - Mega Man Rebound Striker.png File:MM10 - Proto Man Rebound Striker.png File:MM10 - Bass Rebound Striker.png Strike Man Sheep Man
Wheel Cutter
MM10 - Icon Wheel Cutter.png
 File:MM10 - Mega Man Wheel Cutter.png File:MM10 - Proto Man Wheel Cutter.png File:MM10 - Bass Wheel Cutter.png Nitro Man Commando Man
Solar Blaze
MM10 - Icon Solar Blaze.png
 File:MM10 - Mega Man Solar Blaze.png File:MM10 - Proto Man Solar Blaze.png File:MM10 - Bass Solar Blaze.png Nitro Man Chill Man

In Mega Man 10, Special Weapons function identically.


Mega Man 11

Name Icon Design Boss Strong Against
Block Dropper
MM11 - Icon Block Dropper.png
File:MM11 - Mega Man Block Dropper.png
 Block Man Acid Man
Acid Barrier
MM11 - Icon Acid Barrier.png
File:MM11 - Mega Man Acid Barrier.png
 Acid Man Impact Man
Chain Blast
MM11 - Icon Chain Blast.png
File:MM11 - Mega Man Chain Blast.png
 Blast Man Block Man
Scramble Thunder
MM11 - Icon Scramble Thunder.png
File:MM11 - Mega Man Scramble Thunder.png
 Fuse Man Tundra Man
Bounce Ball
MM11 - Icon Bounce Ball.png
File:MM11 - Mega Man Bounce Ball.png
 Bounce Man Fuse Man
Blazing Torch
MM11 - Icon Blazing Torch.png
File:MM11 - Mega Man Blazing Torch.png
 Torch Man Blast Man
Pile Driver
MM11 - Icon Pile Driver.png
File:MM11 - Mega Man Pile Driver.png
 Impact Man Bounce Man
Tundra Storm
MM11 - Icon Tundra Storm.png
File:MM11 - Mega Man Tundra Storm.png
 Tundra Man Torch Man

In Mega Man 11, Special Weapons function identically. Instead of merely changing the color of Mega Man, they also add aspects from the Robot Masters to his design. They can also be enhanced using the Power Gear for more powerful attacks.


Other Games

Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge

Name Icon Color Boss
Mirror Buster
MM10 - Icon Mirror Buster.png
MM10 - Mega Man Mirror Buster.png
 Enker

In Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge, Mega Man obtains returning Special Weapons from previous games in the series. They use initials instead of icons, and because the original Game Boy uses monochrome graphics, Mega Man does not visually change when equipping a Special Weapon. He also gains a unique Special Weapon by defeating Enker, which later appeared with its own icon and color scheme in Mega Man 10.


Mega Man II

In Mega Man II, Mega Man reuses returning Special Weapons from previous Robot Masters. He also gains a Transport Item, Sakugarne, by defeating the new boss Quint. The only new Special Weapon he obtains is a missile from Wily Machine II, which he only uses in a cutscene to chase down Dr. Wily.

Mega Man III

Name Icon Color Boss
Screw Crusher
MM10 - Icon Screw Crusher.png
MM10 - Mega Man Screw Crusher.png
 Punk

In Mega Man III, Mega Man again obtains returning Special Weapons from previous games, along with a unique one obtained by defeating Punk, which later returned with a new color and icon in Mega Man 10.


Mega Man IV

Name Icon Color Boss
Ballade Cracker
MM10 - Icon Ballade Cracker.png
MM10 - Mega Man Ballade Cracker.png
 Ballade

In Mega Man IV, Mega Man again obtains returning Special Weapons from previous games, along with a unique one obtained by defeating Ballade, which later returned with a new color and icon in Mega Man 10.


Mega Man V

Name Boss Strong Against
Grab Buster Mercury Pluto
Electric Shock Jupiter Saturn
Bubble Bomb Venus Jupiter
Black Hole Saturn Mercury
Photon Missile Mars Venus
Break Dash Pluto Uranus
Salt Water Neptune Mars
Deep Digger Uranus Terra
Spark Chaser Terra Neptune

In Mega Man V, Special Weapons function identically. This game also features a ninth Special Weapon that is obtained by defeating Terra.


Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Pharaoh Wave
MM2PF - Icon Pharaoh Wave.png
 MM2PF - Mega Man Pharaoh Wave.png MM2PF - Proto Man Pharaoh Wave.png MM2PF - Bass Pharaoh Wave.png MM2PF - Duo Pharaoh Wave.png Pharaoh Man Gemini Man
Centaur Arrow
MM2PF - Icon Centaur Arrow.png
 MM2PF - Mega Man Centaur Arrow.png MM2PF - Proto Man Centaur Arrow.png MM2PF - Bass Centaur Arrow.png MM2PF - Duo Centaur Arrow.png Centaur Man Shadow Man

Like the previous entry, Mega Man: The Power Battle, in Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters there are many returning Special Weapons from previous games. However, two of the game's returning Robot Masters grant entirely new Special Weapons for this appearance only, likely for game balance reasons. This was also the first game to depict Duo using Special Weapons.


Mega Man & Bass

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Ice Wall
MM&B - Icon Ice Wall.png
 MM&B - Mega Man Ice Wall.png MM&B - Bass Ice Wall.png Cold Man Burner Man
Copy Vision
MM&B - Icon Copy Vision.png
 MM&B - Mega Man Copy Vision.png MM&B - Bass Copy Vision.png Astro Man Dynamo Man
Spread Drill
MM&B - Icon Spread Drill.png
 MM&B - Mega Man Spread Drill.png MM&B - Bass Spread Drill.png Ground Man Tengu Man
Wave Burner
MM&B - Icon Wave Burner.png
 MM&B - Mega Man Wave Burner.png MM&B - Bass Wave Burner.png Burner Man Pirate Man
Remote Mine
MM&B - Icon Remote Mine.png
 MM&B - Mega Man Remote Mine.png MM&B - Bass Remote Mine.png Pirate Man Ground Man
Lightning Bolt
MM&B - Icon Lightning Bolt.png
 MM&B - Mega Man Lightning Bolt.png MM&B - Bass Lightning Bolt.png Dynamo Man Cold Man
Tengu Blade
MM&B - Icon Tengu Blade.png
 MM&B - Mega Man Tengu Blade.png MM&B - Bass Tengu Blade.png Tengu Man Magic Man
Magic Card
MM&B - Icon Magic Card.png
 MM&B - Mega Man Magic Card.png MM&B - Bass Magic Card.png Magic Man Astro Man

In Mega Man & Bass, Special Weapons function identically. This was one of the first Mega Man games where characters besides Mega Man can use Special Weapons, as Bass is a playable character. Additionally, this game's two returning Robot Masters grant the player brand new Special Weapons, rather than the ones from Mega Man 8.


Mega Man Powered Up

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Oil Slider
MMPU - Icon Oil Slider.png
File:MMPU - Mega Man Oil Slider.png
 Oil Man Elec Man
Time Slow
MMPU - Icon Time Slow.png
File:MMPU - Mega Man Time Slow.png
 Time Man Guts Man

In Mega Man Powered Up, there are new Special Weapons for the two additional Robot Masters fought in New Style mode. This also means that the weaknesses for every Robot Master is shuffled to accommodate them.


Spin-Off Games

Mega Man (DOS)

Name Boss Strong Against
Sonic Wave Sonic Man Volt Man
Force Field Volt Man Dyna Man
Nuclear Detonator Dyna Man Sonic Man

In Mega Man, Special Weapons function identically to the main series. They use the initials system, and Mega Man does not change color when using them.


Mega Man 3 (DOS)

Name Color Boss Strong Against
Bit Cannon
File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Bit Cannon.png
 Bit Man Blade Man
Blade Launcher
File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Blade Launcher.png
 Blade Man Oil Man
Oil Stream
File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Oil Stream.png
 Oil Man Shark Man
Shark Boomerang
File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Shark Boomerang.png
 Shark Man Wave Man
Water Shooter
File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Water Shooter.png
 Wave Man Torch Man
Torch Arm
File:MM3DOS - Weapon Get Torch Arm.png
 Torch Man Bit Man

In Mega Man 3, Special Weapons function identically to the main series. They use the initials system, and although the Weapon Get screen shows Mega Man in a new color for each one, this is not reflected in his in-game sprite.


Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

Name Color Boss
Magnetic Shockwave
MVC - Mega Man Magnetic Shockwave.png
 Onslaught

In Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Mega Man copies a Special Weapon in his ending cinematic after defeating the final boss, Onslaught. However, in the PlayStation version of the game it is also available as a secret Hyper Combo, usable after the player beats Arcade Mode with Mega Man and then holds Select while selecting him before a match.


Rockman & Forte: Mirai Kara no Chōsensha

Name User Boss
Rock'n Vulcan Mega Man Dangan Man
Forte Vulcan Bass
Flame Shower Mega Man Konro Man
Flame Mixer Bass
Barrier Wind Mega Man Aircon Man
Forte Cyclone Bass
Doppel Crash Mega Man Komuso Man
Doppler Attack Bass
Time Switch Mega Man Clock Men
Time Bomb Bass

In Rockman & Forte: Mirai Kara no Chōsensha, Mega Man and Bass each receive slightly different versions of the Special Weapons from the bosses. There is no weakness system in this game, as all Special Weapons deal increased damage to bosses equally. Compass Man is the only robot boss not to yield a Special Weapon. The game uses the initials system and is in black and white, meaning no color schemes are visible.


Street Fighter × Mega Man

Name Icon Color Boss Strong Against
Tropical Hazard
File:SFxMM - Icon Tropical Hazard.png
File:SFxMM - Mega Man Tropical Hazard.png
 Blanka Rose
Lightning Kick
File:SFxMM - Icon Lightning Kick.png
File:SFxMM - Mega Man Lightning Kick.png
 Chun-Li C. Viper
Optic Laser
File:SFxMM - Icon Optic Laser.png
File:SFxMM - Mega Man Optic Laser.png
 C. Viper Dhalsim
Yoga Inferno
File:SFxMM - Icon Yoga Inferno.png
File:SFxMM - Mega Man Yoga Inferno.png
 Dhalsim Blanka
Mine Sweeper
File:SFxMM - Icon Mine Sweeper.png
File:SFxMM - Mega Man Mine Sweeper.png
 Rolento Urien
Soul Satellite
File:SFxMM - Icon Soul Satellite.png
File:SFxMM - Mega Man Soul Satellite.png
 Rose Rolento
Hadoken
File:SFxMM - Icon Hadoken.png
File:SFxMM - Mega Man Hadoken.png
 Ryu Chun-Li
Aegis Reflector
File:SFxMM - Icon Aegis Reflector.png
File:SFxMM - Mega Man Aegis Reflector.png
 Urien Ryu

In Street Fighter × Mega Man, Special Weapons are obtained by defeating the World Warriors.


Other Media

Mega Man (Archie Comics)

Name Boss
Tail Wind Tails Man
Piko Hammer Rose Woman
Sharp Knuckle Knuckles Man
Chaos Cannon Shadow Man
Black Wave Rouge Woman
Psycho Burst Silver Man
Fire Tornado Blaze Woman
Rapid Stinger Charmy Man
Chroma Camo Espio Man
Acoustic Blaster Vector Man

In the Archie Mega Man comic, Mega Man obtains new Special Weapons by defeating the Roboticized Masters, who were created from Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends.


Pachislot Rockman Ability

Name Boss
Reverse Blade Reverse Man
Bell Spark Choice Man
Lever Impact Lever Man
Coin Bomb Coin Woman
Replay Shield Replay Man
Chance Big Buster Chance Man

In Pachislot Rockman Ability, Special Weapons can be obtained to influence the game for higher winnings.


References

  1. ↑ Game manual, Mega Man II. 1991.
  2. ↑ Game manual, Mega Man 5. 1992.
  3. ↑ Game manual, Mega Man Powered Up. 2006.
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