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Blizzard Buffalo
Artwork from Mega Man X3. | |
Stage portrait(s). | |
General information | |
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Name(s): | Blizzard Buffalo, Frozen Buffalio |
Title(s): | Silver Snowman[1] |
Group(s): | Doppler Army, Mavericks |
Appearances: | Mega Man X3 |
Inspiration: | Buffalo |
Game Info | |
Weapon(s): | Frost Shield |
Weakness(es): | Parasitic Bomb |
Stage(s): | Frozen Town Stage |
Blizzard Buffalo, known as Frozen Buffalio (フローズン・バッファリオ) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X3. He is an ice-themed Reploid based on a buffalo, who freezes his foes and smashes them with his horns. He was previously a ski resort maintenance officer before getting infected with the Sigma Virus in Dopple Town.
In the Games
Mega Man X3
Blizzard Buffalo debuts in Mega Man X3 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He is a ski resort maintenance worker who was infected by the Sigma Virus in Dopple Town, and serves as the boss of Frozen Town Stage. His attacks are slow and his attack pattern is easy to manipulate, but he deals large damage if underestimated. Defeating Blizzard Buffalo grants X the Frost Shield. His weakness is the Parasitic Bomb, from Blast Hornet, which briefly stuns him. A boss attack rematch with Blizzard Buffalo later occurs in Doppler Stage C.
Other Game Appearances
- In Mega Man X4, Blizzard Buffalo can be seen encased in ice in Frost Walrus's Snow Base stage, though he cannot be interacted with and is merely an easter egg.
- In Rockman X3 Buster Battle, Blast Hornet can be fought an opponent.
- In Rockman ✕over, Blizzard Buffalo appears in a Battle Memory.
- In TEPPEN, Blizzard Buffalo appears as a Unit Card.
Other Media
- In the Rockman X3 manga, Blizzard Buffalo reprises his role from Mega Man X3. He also returns briefly in the Rockman X4 manga.
- In the Archie Mega Man comic, Blizzard Buffalo appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the many Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.
Official Data
Mega Man X3
Silver Snowman Blizzard Buffalo | |
Originally a service Reploid for a ski resort. Because of this, his capacity to operate in cold areas is top notch. His main attack is to charge, but he also possess amazing abilities with his hands. Formerly a gentle artistic spirit.[2][3] | |
Height: 310 cm Weight: 300 kg |
Max Power: 9200rp Max Speed: 3200rp |
Compendium of Rockman X
Frozen Town Stage | Blizzard Buffalo | |||
Weapon: | Frost Shield | Weakness: | Parasitic Bomb | |
Profile: | A Reploid built for ski maintenance. He used to have a kind, artistic personality. His performance in cold weather is outstanding, and he can smash X with his powerful dash and freezing attacks. | |||
Attack: | Effect: | |||
Charge | When his horns shine, he moves faster and smashes X against the wall with his horns. | |||
Ice Shot | Fires ice shots, which can be destroyed. | |||
Freeze Beam | Shoots a freeze ray forwards. When hit by it, X freezes and can't move. |
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery
Blizzard Buffalo | |
A Reploid created for ski slope security. He was designed from the ground up to to operate in extreme cold, so he is exceptionally well-suited to snowy regions. Contrary to his fearsome appearance, Buffalo was always a gentle sort whose hobby was ice sculpture. Now, however, he charges his enemies in a blind fury, smashing foes too slow to dodge, but apparently he also has some other weapons up his sleeve. Loves the cold, but can't handle hot things. |
Behind the Scenes
Nomenclature
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | Frozen Buffalio (フローズン・バッファリオ) | "Buffalio" is a corruption of the English word buffalo. |
English | Blizzard Buffalo |
References
- ↑ MM25: Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works. 2013.
- ↑ Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka. April 1996.
- ↑ Comic BomBom Special #99: Ketteiban - Rockman 7 & Rockman X3 Chō Hyakka. February 1996.