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'''Blizzard Buffalo''', known as {{Jp|'''Frozen Buffalio'''|フローズン・バッファリオ|Furōzun Baffario}} 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]].
'''Blizzard Buffalo''', known as {{Jp|'''Frozen Buffalio'''|フローズン・バッファリオ|Furōzun Baffario}} 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 safety officer before being infected with the [[Sigma Virus]] in [[Dopple Town]].


== In the Games ==  
== In the Games ==  
=== ''Mega Man X3'' ===
=== ''Mega Man X3'' ===
[[File:MMX3 - Blizzard Buffalo.png|frame|left|Sprite from ''Mega Man X3''.]]
[[File:MMX3 - Blizzard Buffalo.png|frame|left|Sprite from ''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]].
Blizzard Buffalo debuts in ''[[Mega Man X3]]'' as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of [[Frozen Town Stage]]. The Japanese manual states he is a ski resort maintenance Reploid who was driven into a bully by the influence of the [[Sigma Virus]].<ref>Game manual, ''Rockman X3''. December 1995.</ref>
 
Blizzard Buffalo's attacks are slow, and his pattern is predictable, but he can still deal heavy damage if underestimated. A behavioral glitch makes him retreat if X jumps at him, which can be used to manipulate his movements. 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 ===
=== Other Game Appearances ===
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== Official Data ==
== Official Data ==
=== ''[[Mega Man X3]]'' ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| colspan="2" | Silver Snowman<br/><span style="font-size:1.1em">'''{{PAGENAME}}'''</span>
! Source
! colspan="4" | Data
|-
| ''[[Rockman X3]]'' manual
| colspan="4" style="background:#e4e6eb" | A ski resort maintenance Reploid. Designed to operate even at absolute zero temperatures, his performance in cold regions is outstanding. His ramming attack, where he charges with tremendous force and crushes the enemy with his huge body, is a serious threat.{{Translated}}
|-
| ''[[Comic BomBom Special]] #99: [[Ketteiban - Rockman 7 & Rockman X3 Chō Hyakka]]''
| colspan="4" style="background:#e4e6eb" | ...{{Translated}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Kodansha Manga Hyakka]] #34: [[Rockman X Chō Hyakka]]''
| colspan="4" style="background:#e4e6eb" | ...{{Translated}}
|-
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#e4e6eb"|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.<ref name="ChoHyakka">''[[Kodansha Manga Hyakka]] #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka''. April 1996.</ref><ref name="ComicBomBom">''[[Comic BomBom Special]] #99: Ketteiban - Rockman 7 & Rockman X3 Chō Hyakka''. February 1996.</ref>
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | Height: 310 cm
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | Weight: 300 kg
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | Max Power: 9200rp
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | Max Speed: 3200rp
|-
|-
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | '''Height:''' 310 cm<br/>'''Weight:''' 300 kg
| ''[[Compendium of Rockman X]]'' [[Boss Files (Compendium of Rockman X)|Boss File]]
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | '''Max Power:''' 9200rp<br/>'''Max Speed:''' 3200rp
| colspan="4" style="background:#e4e6eb" | 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.{{Translated}}
|-
| ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]'' [[Gallery (Mega Man X Legacy Collection)|Gallery]]
| colspan="4" style="background:#e4e6eb" | 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.
|}
|}


=== ''[[Compendium of Rockman X]]'' ===
==Gallery==
{{CompendiumX BossFile/X3|Blizzard Buffalo}}
{{Main|Gallery:Blizzard Buffalo}}
 
=== ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]'' [[Gallery (Mega Man X Legacy Collection)|Gallery]] ===
{{MMXLC Gallery/X3|Blizzard Buffalo}}


==Behind the Scenes==
==Behind the Scenes==

Revision as of 18:26, 9 May 2024

Article
Gallery
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Quotes
Maverick Info
MMX3 - Blizzard Buffalo Art.png
Artwork from Mega Man X3.
MMX3 - Blizzard Buffalo Portrait.png
Stage portrait(s).
General information
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 safety officer before being infected with the Sigma Virus in Dopple Town.

In the Games

Mega Man X3

Sprite from Mega Man X3.

Blizzard Buffalo debuts in Mega Man X3 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of Frozen Town Stage. The Japanese manual states he is a ski resort maintenance Reploid who was driven into a bully by the influence of the Sigma Virus.[2]

Blizzard Buffalo's attacks are slow, and his pattern is predictable, but he can still deal heavy damage if underestimated. A behavioral glitch makes him retreat if X jumps at him, which can be used to manipulate his movements. 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

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

Source Data
Rockman X3 manual A ski resort maintenance Reploid. Designed to operate even at absolute zero temperatures, his performance in cold regions is outstanding. His ramming attack, where he charges with tremendous force and crushes the enemy with his huge body, is a serious threat.[JP]
Comic BomBom Special #99: Ketteiban - Rockman 7 & Rockman X3 Chō Hyakka ...[JP]
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka ...[JP]
Height: 310 cm Weight: 300 kg Max Power: 9200rp Max Speed: 3200rp
Compendium of Rockman X Boss File 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.[JP]
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery 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.

Gallery

Main page: Gallery:Blizzard Buffalo

Behind the Scenes

Nomenclature

Language Name Origin
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

  1. ↑ MM25: Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works. 2013.
  2. ↑ Game manual, Rockman X3. December 1995.
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