Mega Man XZ: The Maverick Hunters

Weapons Guide

Mega Man will gain a new weapon each time you defeat one of the eight stage bosses. Each of the weapons will have powers similar to the boss which it was gained from. The weapons can be used for different situations in certain areas of some stages and most importantly each one is the weakness of a certain boss encountered in the game.

Mega Buster Mega Buster Gained from: N/A
You'll have the Mega Buster from the start of the game as Mega Man's primary weapon. Apart from the deadly yellow energy bolts it fires, charging up the weapon with fire will cause it to release a much more powerful energy blast, capable of either destroying or heavily damaging most enemies encountered in the game.

Keep in mind that you can still use the Mega Buster while having one of the special weapons equipped.		 Mega Buster
Mega Ball Mega Ball Gained from: N/A
You'll receive the Mega Ball shortly into the first stage of the game, once received you can then use it from then on. This weapon has multiple functions, once fired Mega Man will create a small purple ball which he can use as a weapon or as an item.

Once the ball is active, stand next to it and press fire, Mega Man will then kick the ball forward and it'll fly about, bouncing off any walls or ceilings. The ball can also be used to stand on to reach higher platforms, while moving left or right, jump up and fire the ball at the peak of the jump. Quickly press jump and you should jump up off the ball, increasing Mega Man's jump height.		 Mega Ball
Thunder Claw Thunder Claw Boss: Clown Man
The Thunder Claw is gained once you defeat Clown Man. This weapon will fire out a long electrical beam that once discharged, any enemies in it's path will be either heavily damaged or destroyed. This weapon can also be used as a grapple beam on the small silver and gold hooks found throughout the game. Fire the beam at a hook and Mega Man will swing around below the hook, avoiding any danger below. Thunder Claw
Flash Bomb Flash Bomb Boss: Grenade Man
The Flash Bomb is gained after Grenade Man is defeated. This weapon will fire out a small grenade bomb, once it strikes a wall or enemy, it'll explode and release a large round of explosions. Anything caught within the blast will be destroyed or heavily damaged. The explosion caused by the bomb can also light up dark areas for a few seconds. Flash Bomb
Ice Wave Ice Wave Boss: Frost Man
The Ice Wave is gained once you defeat Frost Man. This weapon will fire out a small ice projectile which will drop straight down. Once it lands on the floor it'll fly forward while creating large ice spikes along the ground. Anything caught within the spikes will be frozen or heavily damaged. You can also use this weapon to temporarily freeze fire and lava areas in certain stages. Ice Wave
Tornado Hold Tornado Hold Boss: Tengu Man
The Tornado Hold is gained once Tengu Man is defeated. This weapon will cause Mega Man to fire out a small whirling disk that will fly out a short distance and land on the ground. Once it lands it'll release a large vertical tornado, anything caught within the vortex will take heavy damage. This weapon can also be used to push objects up the screen, and Mega Man can float up the vortex if he stands within it. Tornado Hold
Homing Sniper Homing Sniper Boss: Search Man
The Homing Sniper is gained after Search Man is defeated. This weapon will fire out a small missile which will fly straight ahead until it strikes something, unless an enemy is nearby. If an enemy is on-screen, the missile will target it and home-in on the target until it strikes the enemy. Anything hit by the missile will take heavy damage or be destroyed. Homing Sniper
Astro Crush Astro Crush Boss: Astro Man
The Astro Crush is gained once you defeat Astro Man. This weapon will cause Mega Man to summon down huge purple meteors which will rain down all over the screen. Any enemies on screen will be either destroyed or heavily damaged. This weapon can also be used to break open barriers in certain stages of the game. Astro Crush
Water Balloon Water Balloon Boss: Aqua Man
The Water Balloon is gained once Aqua Man is defeated. This weapon will fire out a small water bubble which will fly forward over a long distance before falling down to the ground. Anything caught in the bubble's path will take heavy damage or be destroyed. Water Balloon
Flame Sword Flame Sword Boss: Sword Man
The Flame Sword is gained once you defeat Sword Man. This weapon will cause Mega Man to swing out a large fire sword, anything caught within the flames will become engulfed in fire and will be either destroyed or take heavy damage. You can also use this weapon to destroy certain barriers and objects in some stages. Flame Sword