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Contents 1 Weapons 1.1 Z-Saber 1.2 D Glaive 1.3 Σ Blade 1.4 B Fan 1.5 T Breaker 1.6 K Knuckle 2 Techniques 2.1 Tenshouha 2.2 Juuhazan 2.2.1 Dairettsui 2.2.2 Ganzanha 2.3 Rasetsusen 2.3.1 Senpuukyaku 2.4 Raikousen 2.4.1 Raijinken 2.5 Enkoujin 2.5.1 Enkoukyaku 2.6 Hyouryuushou 2.6.1 Shouryuuken 2.7 Rekkyoudan 2.8 Youdantotsu 2.8.1 Renyoudan

[edit] 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.

[edit] Z-Saber

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] T Breaker

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

[edit] K Knuckle

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

[edit] Techniques

[edit] Tenshouha

• Obtained from: Optic Sunflower

Press + 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Ganzanha

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

[edit] Rasetsusen

• Obtained from: Dark Mantis

Press Special Weapon in the air. Zero performs a spinning slash while hovering in place. Press , , or to send Zero rolling in that direction.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Raikousen

• Obtained from: Gigavolt Man-O-War

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

[edit] Raijinken

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

[edit] Enkoujin

• Obtained from: Burn Rooster

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

[edit] Enkoukyaku

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

[edit] Hyouryuushou

• Obtained from: Avalanche Yeti

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

[edit] Shouryuuken

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

[edit] Rekkyoudan

• Obtained from: Earthrock Trilobyte

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

[edit] Youdantotsu

• Obtained from: Bamboo Pandamonium

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

[edit] Renyoudan

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