Armor Parts

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The Armor Parts (アーマーパーツ), also known as Armor Power-Ups (アーマーパワーアップ) or Power-Up Parts (パワーアップパーツ), are special power-up items appearing in the X era. When X obtains these items, he equips pieces of armor that change his appearance and grant him new abilities.

In the Games

Mega Man X

Main article: First Armor

Armor Parts were introduced in the first Mega Man X. It established the convention for the series: the Armor Parts can be found in hidden Light Capsules, having been created by Dr. Light and granted by a holographic replica of himself. When X enters a Light Capsule, he is automatically equipped with the Parts stored within. They are often divided into four Parts which must all be collected separately to complete the armor: the Head Parts (ヘッドパーツ), Body Parts (ボディパーツ), Arm Parts (アームパーツ), and Foot Parts (フットパーツ). This set of Armor Parts has been retroactively titled the First Armor, among other names including the Normal Armor.

Mega Man X2

Main article: Second Armor

The Armor Parts return in Mega Man X2. After defeating Sigma, X chose to return the parts of the First Armor to a Light Capsule, which promptly burrowed away to analyze their battle data and upgrade them accordingly. The four upgraded Armor Parts can then be found in a new set of Light Capsules. This set of Armor Parts is retroactively titled the Second Armor, and is an evolution of the Normal Armor.

Mega Man X3

Main article: Third Armor

In Mega Man X3, there are four Armor Parts as usual, but also four additional Chips which can further upgrade the armor's capabilities. This set of Armor Parts is retroactively titled the Third Armor, and is another evolution of the Normal Armor.

Mega Man X4

Main articles: Fourth Armor and Ultimate Armor

In Mega Man X4, the Armor Parts gain a new twist as there are two different Arm Parts capsules to choose from, with slightly different abilities. This set of Armor Parts is retroactively titled the Fourth Armor, and is the last main evolution of the Normal Armor. Additionally, this game introduces a secret unlockable set of Armor Parts known as the Ultimate Armor, which is an incomplete and experimental armor set that is even stronger than the Fourth Armor.

Mega Man X5

Main articles: Falcon Armor and Gaea Armor

In Mega Man X5, the Armor Parts formula receives large changes. There are two new sets of Armor Parts in the game, making for a total of eight Light Capsules. Instead of equipping individual parts from capsules, X receives programs that must all be collected before the armor can be worn at all: the Head Program (ヘッドプログラム), Body Program (ボディプログラム), Arm Program (アームプログラム), and Foot Program (フットプログラム). The Falcon Armor is lightweight and has high aerial mobility, while the Gaea Armor is heavier and better for defense.

Head Parts

The Head Parts (ヘッドパーツ), also known as Head Program (ヘッドプログラム) or Helmet Parts (ヘルメットパーツ), are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's helmet armor. They often grant extra abilities that help locate hidden items or increase his Weapon Energy efficiency, but vary wildly between armors.

Body Parts

The Body Parts (ボディパーツ), also known as Body Program (ボディプログラム), Chest Parts (胸部パーツ), or Custom Parts (カスタムパーツ), are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's chest and shoulder armor. They enhance his defenses and sometimes grant a Giga Crash or Giga Attack technique.

Arm Parts

The Arm Parts (アームパーツ), also known as Arm Program (アームプログラム) or Buster Parts (バスターパーツ), are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's arm and X-Buster armor. They enhance his Charge Shot and often grant him the ability to charge Special Weapons too, with some exceptions.

Foot Parts

The Foot Parts (フットパーツ), also known as Foot Program (フットプログラム) or Feet Parts (フィットパーツ), are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's leg and foot armor. They enhance his mobility, often including an enhanced Dash or an aerial mobility technique.