Mega Man X8/Zero's Techniques

Weapons
Zero can obtain a variety of melee weapons. To get these, you need to find their Rare Metals and then buy them from the R&D Lab.

Z-Saber
Zero's standard weapon, which he has from the start of the game.

D Glaive
A very long lance with a much better range than the Z-Saber; however, you have to hit the enemy with the glowing tip for it to work.

Σ Blade
This can only be unlocked in a New Game +. It's a very long sword with a range only slightly shorter than the D Glaive's, although its entire length can damage enemies. Also, every attack performed with it is a Guard Break.

B Fan
This has a shorter range than the Z-Saber, but it generates a shield around you that can deflect enemy fire when you are standing still.

T Breaker
A large, slow, very powerful hammer. It goes through enemies' shields like they weren't even there.

K Knuckle
This enables Zero to perform hand-to-hand combat techniques.

Tenshouha

 * Obtained from: Optic Sunflower

Press psx: Down Dpad + Special Weapon while on the ground. Zero punches the ground, and a huge column of light appears around him to destroy enemies within it. This is the only technique that uses weapon energy.

Juuhazan

 * Obtained from: Gravity Antonion

Press Special Weapon while on the ground. Zero performs a very strong but slow overhead slash. This is a Guard Break.

Dairettsui
This technique replaces the Juuhazan when the T Breaker is equipped. Zero slams the T Breaker into the ground to cause an earthquake. This can break through some floors.

Ganzanha
This technique replaces the Juuhazan when the K Knuckle is equipped. Zero punches the ground in front of him.

Rasetsusen

 * Obtained from: Dark Mantis

Press Special Weapon in the air. Zero performs a spinning slash while hovering in place. Press psx: Down Dpad, psx: DownLeft Dpad, or psx: DownRight Dpad to send Zero rolling in that direction.

Senpuukyaku
This technique replaces the Rasetsusen when the K Knuckle is equipped. Zero performs a spinning kick that can damage enemies on either side of him.

Raikousen

 * Obtained from: Gigavolt Man-O-War

Press Special Weapon while dashing. Zero teleports forward, leaving a trail of lightning in his wake.

Raijinken
This technique replaces the Raikousen when the K Knuckle is equipped. Zero dashes forward and releases a large bolt of lightning.

Enkoujin

 * Obtained from: Burn Rooster

Press psx: Down Dpad + Special Weapon while in the air. Zero's weapon turns to fire and he thrusts it straight down.

Enkoukyaku
This technique replaces the Enkoujin when the K Knuckle is equipped. Zero performs a flaming kick diagonally down and forward.

Hyouryuushou

 * Obtained from: Avalanche Yeti

Press psx: Up Dpad + Special Weapon while on the ground. Zero's weapon turns to ice, and he jumps up and performs a spinning uppercut with it.

Shouryuuken
This technique replaces the Hyouryuushou when the K Knuckle is equipped. Zero jumps up and performs an icy spinning uppercut.

Rekkyoudan

 * Obtained from: Earthrock Trilobyte

All of Zero's weapons turn orange and become able to deflect enemy fire.

Youdantotsu

 * Obtained from: Bamboo Pandamonium

Press psx: Left Dpad or psx: Right Dpad + Special Weapon while on the ground. Zero darts forward with his weapon extended. This is a Guard Break.

Renyoudan
This technique replaces the Youdantotsu when the D Glaive is equipped. Zero performs a series of six thrusts.