Zero gains "Forms" that alter his abilities by performing certain tasks while on a mission. You can only get one Form per mission, the only exceptions being the Proto and Ultimate Forms. Zero's color scheme changes to indicate his current Form.
| Icon | Sprite | Name | Pow. | Def. | Spd. | Tot. | Requirement | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:MMZ2 Basic Form Icon.PNG |  |
Normal | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | - | - |
| File:MMZ2 Active Form Icon.PNG |  |
Active | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | Kill enemies with dashing Z-Saber slash |
Z-Saber upgrade: Spinning Slashes and Rolling Slashes |
| File:MMZ2 Energy Form Icon.PNG |  |
Energy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | Collect large E-Crystals | Energy capsules appear more often |
| File:MMZ2 Defense Form Icon.PNG |  |
Defense | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | Kill enemies with charged Shield Boomerang |
Shield Boomerang upgrade |
| File:MMZ2 Rise Form Icon.PNG |  |
Rise | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | Kill enemies with mid-air Z-Saber slash |
Z-Saber upgrade: upwards slash |
| File:MMZ2 Proto Form Icon.PNG |  |
Proto | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | Beat the game | Hard mode: weapons cannot be charged |
| File:MMZ2 X Form Icon.PNG |  |
X | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | Kill enemies with the Z-Buster |
Z-Buster upgrade: stronger and more bullets at a time |
| File:MMZ2 Power Form Icon.PNG |  |
Power | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | Pull things with the Chain Rod |
Z-Saber upgrade: stronger but slower |
| File:MMZ2 Erase Form Icon.PNG |  |
Erase | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Reflect shots back at enemies with the Shield Boomerang | Z-Saber and Shield Boomerang upgrade: erase enemy bullets |
| File:MMZ2 Ultimate Form Icon.PNG |  |
Ultimate | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | Find and use every Cyber Elf | Perform charged attacks by using button combinations |
File:MMZ2 Basic Form Icon.PNG Normal Form
|
Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Zero's default Form that you begin the game with. It has no unique abilities of its own, but a balanced amount of abilities.
File:MMZ2 X Form Icon.PNG X Form
|
Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| Normal (compared) |
+1 | = | +1 | +2 |
How to obtain: Kill 50 enemies with the Buster Shot in one mission.
Where to obtain: since three of the first four EX Skill that can be obtained use the Buster Shot, it can be useful to get this form in the very first mission, i.e. Poler Kamrous' stage.
Effects: With this Form, the Buster Shot can have four bullets on screen at a time instead of the normal three, and their power is increased. However, he can only perform the second slash of his triple-slash combo.
Where to use: use it anytime you need the Buster Shot.
File:MMZ2 Rise Form Icon.PNG Rise Form
|
Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | |
| Normal (compared) |
= | = | +1 | +1 |
How to obtain: Kill 20 enemies with a midair Saber slash in one mission.
Where to obtain: Panter Flauclaws' stage is ideal to obtain this form, because the halfway-boss attacks from above and requires lots of jumping slashes.
Effects: This Form changes the third slash of Zero's triple-slash combo into an upward swing, which is slightly more effective at doing damage, and allows him to move faster.
Where to use: This is probably the earliest form that enhances the Z-Saber, therefore it can be used whenever you need that weapon until you get some other form.
File:MMZ2 Erase Form Icon.PNG Erase Form
|
Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | |
| Normal (compared) |
= | +1 | = | +1 |
How to obtain: Reflect 30 shots back at enemies with the Shield Boomerang in one mission.
Where to obtain: If you use the Shield Boomerang to destroy the power reactors in Phoenix Magnion's stage, you'll fulfill the requirement more than thee times.
Effects: This Form enables Zero's Saber to destroy enemy shots or cancel out bullets with an uncharged Shield Boomerang. However, he can only perform the second slash of his triple-slash combo.
Where to use: It's especially useful to obtain the Defense Form, the other form related to the Shield Boomerang, because enemy bullets will not be reflected back and you'll have to use the charged Shield Boomerang to defeat the enemies; a good location where to use it is Kuwagust Anchortus' stage.
File:MMZ2 Power Form Icon.PNG Power Form
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Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
| Normal (compared) |
+2 | = | -1 | +1 |
How to obtain: Pull 30 things with the Chain Rod in one mission.
Where to obtain: The best place where to get it is Hyleg Ourobockle's stage; in particular, after you defeat the halfway boss, stop near the first block you encounter and pull it back and forth at least 26 times.
Effects: This Form greatly increases Zero's attack power, but makes him move slower, and he can only perform the third slash of his triple-slash combo.
Where to use: This form is good to use against some bosses, but also when using dash slases to obtain the Active Form.
File:MMZ2 Energy Form Icon.PNG Energy Form
|
Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| Normal (compared) |
+1 | = | -1 | +0 |
How to obtain: Collect 25 large E-Crystal capsules in one mission.
Where to obtain: a good opportunity to get it is in the Residential Area mission, where there is a high probability of getting energy crystals; moreover, the use of a type "Ite-" hacker cyber-elf makes the task easier.
Effects: This Form makes energy capsules appear more often. It also alters his triple-slash combo so that he performs the second slash twice, then the first slash, and he can only fire two bullets from his buster at a time.
Where to use: use it whenever Zero has low HP, to replenish his health.
File:MMZ2 Defense Form Icon.PNG Defense Form
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Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | |
| Normal (compared) |
-1 | +2 | = | +1 |
How to obtain: Kill 20 enemies with the charged Shield Boomerang in one mission.
Where to obtain: A good location is Kuwagust Anchortus' stage, if you already obtained the Erase Form.
Effects: This Form raises Zero's defense and the power of his Shield Boomerang, but lowers his attack power.
Where to use: Use it whenever you need to limit the damage dealt to Zero; it can be better than the Energy Form because limiting the damage suffered improves the score at the end of the level.
File:MMZ2 Active Form Icon.PNG Active Form
|
Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |
| Normal (compared) |
= | = | +2 | +2 |
How to obtain: Kill 20 enemies with a dashing Saber slash in one mission.
Where to obtain: In the first mission after you obtained the Senagtotsu (thuder dash slash) in Kuwagust Anchortus' stage.
Effects: This Form allows Zero to perform a spinning Saber slash while in the air or a Rolling Slash when dashing, and maximizes his speed. However, enabling Sengatotsu disables the dashing rolling slash, and Zero can only perform the first slash of his triple-slash combo.
Where to use: Thanks to its speed upgrade, this is probably one of the best forms, to be used as much as possible.
File:MMZ2 Proto Form Icon.PNG Proto Form
|
Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
| Normal (compared) |
+2 | -1 | = | +1 |
How to obtain: Beat the game and save, and/or play on Hard Mode afterward.
Where to obtain: At the end of the game.
Effects: This Form greatly increases Zero's attack power, but he can only perform the first slash of his triple-slash combo, his defense is lowered, and none of his weapons except the Shield Boomerang can be charged. Zero receives it automatically and is locked into using this form when entering the first mission of Hard Mode.
Where to use: You have to use it in Hard Mode.
File:MMZ2 Ultimate Form Icon.PNG Ultimate Form
|
Pwr. | Def. | Spd. | TOT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
| Normal (compared) |
+1 | +1 | +1 | +3 |
How to obtain: Find, raise, and use every Cyber-Elf in the game.
Where to obtain: The earliest point where you can obtain it is at the end of the second last mission; anyway, the requirement to get this form (use all cyber-elves, thus lowering your score) is in complete contrast with the requirement to obtain the EX Skills (get a high score).
Effects: This Form allows you to perform charged attacks without charging by using Street Fighter-like button combinations. It has an equal amount of abilities, but has better stats than the Basic Form, and causes no weapon restrictions.
- Buster Level 1:
+ Buster - Buster Level 2: + Buster
- Saber:
+ Saber - Chain Rod:
+ Chain Rod - Shield Boomerang:
+ Shield Boomerang
Where to use: Once you get it, it would be worth to start a new game and play through it using this form alone; it would be an easy game.