Blizzard Buffalo

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Artwork from Mega Man X3.
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General Information
Name(s):	Blizzard Buffalo, Frozen Buffalio
Inspiration:	Buffalo
Game Information
Group(s):	Doppler Army, Mavericks
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 formerly 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 debuted 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.

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

• 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 Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

Source	Data
Rockman X3 (PS) 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	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	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.

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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