Megaman Battle Network 5 Virus Database/FAQ
This Joint FAQ was written by
Zidanet_129 (Alan Tseng)
And
Daimou43 (Lawrence Wong)
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1. Legal Notice [^1]
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This FAQ is copyright 2005 Zidanet_129 (Chao Tsan (Alan) Tseng) and Daimou43
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2. Contact Us [^2]
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Before we leak ANY of our contact information, we would like to remind you all,
that we are mere second-year university students (or Sophomores if you prefer),
and we do NOT have too much time in our hands in answering your questions. If
you have any suggestions, you're welcomed to e-mail us and tell us, IN DETAIL,
what the suggestion/problem is. However, we STRICTLY PROHIBIT any of you to do
ANY of the following:
- Ask questions. This includes EVERY SINGLE TYPE OF QUESTION RELATED TO THE
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- Flame.
- Type in AOL spelling/grammar. This includes use of craps like "lol" or any
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- Send e-mail bombs or Viruses
- Use inappropriate title (explained later)
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Should you violate ANY of the above terms, we reserve the rights to not reply
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3. Version History [^3]
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- 0.7 (August 1, 2005)
Finished the basic parts of the FAQ.
Added all Viruses.
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4. Table of Contents [^4]
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1. Legal Notice
2. Contact Us
3. Version History
4. Table of Contents (You're here!)
5. Introduction
6. Virus Database
7. Virus Formations (To be added post-V0.7)
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Credits
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5. Introduction [^5]
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Welcome to the Virus Database/FAQ for Megaman Battle Network 5! This is the
first Joint FAQ written by both Zidanet and Daimou, so if there is any problem
or anything you want to tell us, go right ahead.
Here, we will introduce you to the popular Index System, commonly used in many
FAQs these days. People who have read Zidanet's FAQs would know how they work.
Here's how you do it: To search for the part that you want, just simply press
and hold "Ctrl" on your keyboard, and press "F" to bring up the "Find..."
window. Type in the keyword (everything included in the [ ], including the ^
sign) and hit Enter. Need an example? Here. If you want to find the
Introductions (although I don't know why anyone would want to...... >_>),
simply hit Ctrl + F, and type in "^5" without the quotation marks. Hit
Enter/Return. You'll be taken to the title of this section right away.
Convenient, no?
This Index System also works with the Virus Database and Virus Formations, but
they will be using slightly different keywords. Read those parts for
instructions for them.
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6. The Viruses [^6]
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Ahh, so enough of out blabberings and into the good stuff. But if you're hoping
to NOT see anymore of our blabbery, sorry, you're in for WAY more from here on.
In this section, you'll find EVERY SINGLE VIRUS that existed in the game,
classified by their appearance and generally called by their V1's name. They
are put in order of when they appear in the game. For your convenience, we have
included the index system for the viruses as well. Here's a list of the viruses
and their corresponding index coding:
Mettaur [^Met]
Powey [^Pow]
CanoGuard [^Can]
Kabutank [^Bom]
Champu [^Cha]
Cacty [^Cac]
WindBox [^Win]
VaccumFan [^Fan]
DrilRoll [^Dri]
PulseBat [^Bat]
Rarapapa [^Rar]
Keatank [^Tnk]
Handy [^Hnd]
Wuzulim [^Crb]
Metefire [^Mtr]
Marina [^Sub]
Yura (Shaker) [^Shk]
BombBoy [^Boy]
WoodNote [^Wod]
Genin [^Nin]
Eleoga [^Ele]
Zemon [^Smr]
Gaelark [^Lrk]
Skalavia [^Skl]
Dragrin [^Drg]
Curze [^Crz]
Pikarra [^Pik]
AppleSamu [^Apl]
Well, there they are. And read on for the whole list of viruses, with detailed
descriptions and strategy against them!
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Mettaur [^Met]
HP: 40/70/100/130/200/300
Element: None
Attack Damage: 10/??/??/??/??/200
Attack Element: None
Zidanet's Description:
The all-time weakest enemies since Rockman 1 on NES. They're known for wearing
a helmet made out of Met-Alloy, which is capable of blocking ANY type of
attack, with absolutely no exceptions. This record is finally broken in the
EXE series, where Cracking Chips were introduced and later abused to no end.
In the EXE series, they are equipped with a pickaxe, which, when swung onto
the floor, causes a shockwave to travel straight ahead.
Daimou's Description:
Ah, the Metts. Cute little guys, aren't they? they've been in EVERY SINGLE
Megaman game. In the Battle Network series, they lose their plasma blaster,
and sport a spiffy new pickaxe. In the Earlier BattleNetwork series, they had
two different series of chips. The shockwave series, and the Guard series.
Shockwave copies their shockwave ability, and Guard blocks an attack.
(If it successfully blocks an attack, it also makes a wave. Redundant? VERY.)
Capcom has eliminated the Shockwave series, and now we're left with the Guards.
Behaviour:
- Launches a shockwave when they swing the pickaxe. The damaging part of the
Shockwave is marked by yellow illuminations on the floor.
- Only launches attack when it's on the same row as Megaman.
- When more than one of them are present, the one on the front row will start
to attack while the other two don't.
- V2 and V3 hide under their helmets while not moving or attacking.
- V3 cracks all Panels with its Shockwave. Therefore it cannot launch attack
on the same row twice, since the second one will break the Panel and stop
the Shockwaves from moving.
Counter Timing:
Hit it after it brings its pickaxe backwards, but before landing it on the
ground.
Location:
- ACDC Areas
- Kitchen Comp
- Mayl's HP
- Dex's HP
- Yai's HP
- Doghouse Comp
- Mainframe Comps
- Oran Crane Comp
EX Location:
- DrillComps
- Oran Area 3
- SciLab Areas
- WineCooler Comp
- End Areas
- Gargoyle HP
- Undernet Area 2
- NebulaArea 1-3
- SciLab HP
Chips Spoiled:
MetGuard1
MetGuard2
MetGuard3
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Powie [^Pow]
HP: 60/100/140/180/240/260
Element: None
Attack Damage: 20/??/??/??/??/??
Attack Element: Breaking
Zidanet's Description:
Little masses with wings constantly flapping to allow them to float in
mid-air. They're cute, they're floaty, and they HURT when they fall on you,
after changing into the massive-ass Megaman-crusher mode. There used to be a
PA made with these guys' Chips, but too bad Capcom's decided to take them out.
Daimou's Description:
Back from their 2-game hiatus, the Quakers are back. They kinda resemble
Salt shakers, though. Anyways... They're pretty docile when they're just
minding their own buisness. They fly around a bit, and after a couple of hops,
they inflate, and try to crush you like a bug, by smashing the panel you're
standing on. They crack the panel they smash, and break any guards you have.
V2-V4 generate an explosion one square left and one square right of their
landing spot. V5-V6 blasts the four surrounding panels. They land faster as
their version level increass. In Battle Network 2, these were hunted nearly
to extinction because their chips could form HeavyStamp: an 800-damage
breaking, Timefreezing, Autotarget PA. However, Capcom has changed it.
Now the quake series are merely bombs that crack panels and defense. T_T
Behaviour:
- Flys around the battlefield randomly.
- Teleports above your location, and smashing down, cracking the panel it
lands on.
- V3 + V4 makes an explosion one space left, and one square right of its point
of impact.
- V5 + V6 makes an explosion on the 4 adjacent panels on its point of impact
- Fall through holes, dealing no collateral damage.
Counter Timing:
Smack it when it teleports over your area, before it hits the ground.
Location:
- ACDC Areas
- Yai's HP
- Main System Comps
EX Location:
- End Area 1
- Kabuto (Helm) Comp
- Gargoyle Comps
- NebulaHole Area 2
Chips Spoiled:
Quake1
Quake2
Quake3
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CanoGuard [^Can]
HP: 60/120/???/180/230/280
Element: None
Attack Damage: 10/??/??/??/??/200
Attack Element: None
Zidanet's Description:
They're kinda like advanced CanoDumbs from previous games. You know, line up,
aim, fire. These guys actually only does that much. However, they become more
annoying as the higher levelled ones start to gain shielding capabilities and
become pains in asses when you need a Busting Level S.
Daimou's Description:
Hm... New Viruses, or simply upgraded? You decide. These buggers have been
hanging around the Metts for too long. They've now learnt how to guard.
They send cursors, and ONLY fire on it. If they fire while you're in their
row, they'll automatically lock on, and fire. These guys are EXCELLENT for
Defense training, such as the Reflect NCB or the KawarimiMagic/Antidmg NCB.
Behaviour:
- Sits in one square, doesn't move.
- When you are in the column, they fire a tracking cursor, locking on to your
position.
- when it fires, and you're still on their column, they lock on automatically
and fire immediately.
- V2+ can guard attacks. They will not guard if you are on their column,
or they have fired a targeting cursor or they are firing.
Counter Timing:
Attack it after they have fired, and the smoke is still out.
Location:
- ACDC Areas
- Dex's HP
- Mayl's HP
- Doghouse Comp
- Dad's PC
- Main System Areas
- Crane Comp
- Electrical Lock Comp
EX Location:
- SciLab HP
- Server Comp
- Radar Comp
- Engine Comp
- End Area 4
- Undernet Area 2
- NebulaHole Area 2
Chips Spoiled:
Markcannon1
Markcannon2
Markcannon3
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Kabutank [^Bom]
HP: 80/110/140/170/240/290
Element: None
Attack Damage: 20/??/??/??/??/200
Attack Element: None
Zidanet's Description:
The bomb-launching buggies are back too. This time though, unlike their EXE2
counterparts, they don't fire bombs with different ranges. Oh no. They decided
to be mean. As in, REALLY mean. The bombs are now capable of cracking your
panels, paralyzing you, or even nerf your NC. Get rid of these a.s.a.p. before
they start trouble.
Daimou's Description:
ALSO from a 2-game Hiatus, these guys have learned new techs. In previous
games, they would fire a column, a cross, or blow up 9 squares. Now, they've
powered down, so they'd only fire on a column, but they've got some
nasty tricks now. V1 and V2 crack panels, V3 and V4 Paralyze, and V5 and V6
tamper with your Navi Customizer. Oh noes. They scurry up and down and stop
to fire on the panel you're standing on. The chip data they give you are
bombs that mimic their ability. =)
Behaviour:
- Scuttles up and down the column, stopping to fire a bomb.
- Bomb arcs, depending on your relative location to the tank. (high arc for
long distances, low arcs for short.)
- Bomb explodes 1 square up and 1 square down where it lands (and the point
of impact)
- V3+V4 bombs' paralyze.
- V5+V6 bombs' neutralize your Navi Customizer.
Counter Timing:
Attack it after they have fired, and they are still smoking.
Location:
- ACDC Area 3
- Dad's PC
- DrillComp Area 3
- Electrical Lock Comp
- Crane Comp
- Elevator Comp
- SciLab Areas
- SciLab HP
EX Location:
- DrillComp Area 4
- SciLab Areas
- SciLab HP
Chips Spoiled:
CrackBomb
ParaBomb
ResetBomb
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Champu [^Cha]
HP: 60/100/140/180/230/280
Element: Fire
Attack Damage:
Attack Element: Fire
Zidanet's Description:
Wow. Boxers. With fire in their gloves. They seem to spell trouble in every way
whenever they appear, unless you're backtracking in easier stages. They would
be much better boxers if they actually go into higher combos, but then it'll
be more trouble, so maybe not.
Daimou's Description:
More new viruses. Lightning fast and ready to fight, they stand there itching
to fight. If they spot a challenger (you), they teleport in front of you,
and punch you because they don't like competition. V2 and up give you the
old 1-2. The advanced versions teleport faster, and punch quicker.
The Firepunch series sends a firey punch to the closest column. (up to 3
columns in front of you.)
Behaviour:
- Remains on the panel forever if you don't line up with them on their rows.
- Once you line up with them, the one on Megaman's row will disappear, only
to appear one panel ahead of him, punching him in the face, literally.
- V2 and up are capable of doing a 1-2 combo, which, obviously, deals double
damage seeing it's two hits.
- As their levels advanced, they will teleport faster.
- They can't seem to go over Broken/Empty Panels. In other words, if you face
them while standing behind a Broken or Empty Panel, they just simply don't
attack you.
Counter Timing:
Hit it before it swings its fist. WideSword and similar attacks are
recommended.
Location:
- Main System Areas
- NebulaHole Area 4 (only V5 and V6 here)
EX Location:
- Squirrel Comp
- SciLab Area 3
- End Area 4
- NetBattle Machine Comp (on Queen Bohemian)
- Pipe Comp (in Nebula HQ)
- NebulaHole Area 3
Chips Spoiled:
FirePunch1
FirePunch2
FirePunch3
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Cacty [^Cac]
HP: 70/110/150/190/230/270
Element: Wood
Attack Damage: 20/??/??/??/??/200
Attack Element: Wood
Zidanet's Description:
I dunno about you guys, but these things reminded me of those similar enemies
in Super Mario World...... Forgot which one, but still. These guys work in a
similar fashion as the Vineys back from EXE3, except these guys are less
intellegent. I mean, come on, how smart can you be if you detach your head and
let it roll on the floor to hit someone?
Daimou's Description:
These guys are cool. They are related to the Roper viruses in Battlenetwork 3.
They sit on a panel, and chuck their heads at you, rolling all the way.
When their reaches the end, hitting an object or not, the heads land on their
bodies, ready to fire again. They can't go past holes. Advanced versions roll
faster and more frequently.
They give you the Sabotenballs (Cactusball) series, which can bounce and hit
your enemies up to four times. If you fire it behind a hole, it will pass
and continue doing it's thing.
Behaviour:
- They don't move. Well, their BODIES don't move.
- They sit on the panel, take their time. After a while, they pull their heads
back, and then whip it to the front and let it roll.
- The heads will be the only vulnerable parts of these guys when they're
rolling.
- The head will roll off the field's edge, then fall back onto the body from
the ceiling. (How do they DO that!?)
- As Wood Viruses, they regenerate HP on GrassPanels. Only the head can
recover HP though, so even if the body stays on a Grass Panel, it doesn't
recover HP unless the head remains on the body.
- If the head should hit ANY field object or land in a hole, it will
instantly return to the body.
Counter Timing:
Similar to the Mettaurs, hit them after they retract their heads and before
they launch them.
Location:
- Main System Area 2
- Oran Island Areas
- Electrical Lock Comp
- Squirrel Comps
EX Location:
- End Areas
- Past Vision: ACDC Area
Chips Spoiled:
CacBall1
CacBall2
CacBall3
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WindBox [^Win]
HP: 60/??/??/??/210/??
Element: None
Attack Damage: 0
Attack Element: None (technically it's Wind, but it does no damage, so yeah)
Zidanet's Description:
These guys blow. Literally. They send out strong wind to push Megaman to the
back row of his area, making it painful for him to land hits with Sword or
Bomb Chips.
Daimou's Description:
In 20XX, AC units have replaced ALL fans.
These guys got lonely, so they started hanging out with Viruses.
When they see a navi, they will happily try to cool it down, completely
forgetting about the viruses that they hung out with. T_T it's a sad life.
When you defeat them, they will still try to pass on their legacy.
Later versions will push you away faster, and more frequently.
The Wind chip will push enemies away, giving you your personal space back.
Behaviour:
- Remains on the panel forever.
- Does absolutely no direct damage to Megaman in any way.
- Cannot be countered since, technically, it's constantly attacking.
Counter Timing:
None
Location:
- Crane Comp
- Undernet Area 3
EX Location:
None
Chips Spoiled:
Wind *
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VaccumFan [^Fan]
HP: 60/??/??/??/210/??
Element: None
Attack Damage: 0
Attack Element: None (technically it's Wind, but it does no damage, so yeah)
Zidanet's Description:
These guys don't blow. They suck. Literally. They send out strong wind to pull
Megaman to the front row of his area, making it easier for him to get hit by
enemy attacks.
Daimou's Description:
In 20XX, AC units have replaced ALL fans.
These guys got lonely, so they started hanging out with Viruses.
When they see a navi, they will happily try to cool it down, completely
forgetting about the viruses that they hung out with. T_T it's a sad life.
One of the viruses accidentally hit the "reverse" switch on these guys.
Now they suck navis towards them. They sit still and don't attack.
When you defeat them, they will still try to pass on their legacy.
Later versions will pull you faster, and more frequently.
The Fan chip will draw enemies towards you. Keeps your friends close,
and your enemies closer.
Behaviour:
- Remains on the panel forever.
- Does absolutely no direct damage to Megaman in any way.
- Cannot be countered since, technically, it's constantly attacking.
Counter Timing:
None
Location:
- Oran Area 2
- SciLab Comp
- Undernet Area 3
EX Location:
None
Chips Spoiled:
Fan *
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DrilRoll [^Dri]
HP: 90/130/170/210/250/290
Element: None
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/??
Attack Element: Breaking
Zidanet's Description:
I swear Capcom's trying to bring back DrillMan, but can't due to whatever
reason they had, and ended up with these little guys. They have a drill on
their heads, and when they line up with Megaman, they charge up to try to
drill the hell outta him. Let's just say that I'm glad that they can't
multi-hit like their Chips do.
Daimou's Description:
Hm... A Semi-new Virus. Apparently, some squid have been stalking Drillman.
He's taught them a thing or two, and now they're running around, poking
holes in EVERYTHING. They move up and down one square, and if they see you,
they'll fly towards you, open up a hole, and try again. They then go to
their original positions and start the process again. Later versions move
and fly faster.
Behaviour:
- Moves up and down between two panels. Speed increases as version increases.
- When lined up with Megaman, they turn into Drill Mode, and fly towards him.
They CAN take damage from the front at this point.
- After they leave the field, they break a hole above the column that Megaman
stands on, and drills from top to bottom. They return to the original Panel
after completing a cycle of attack.
- The speed of the drilling increases as version increases.
Counter Timing:
Hit it after it stops moving, but before it gets off it's panel
Location:
- Drill Comps
- Squirrel Comp
- SciLab Comp 2
- Engine Comp
- Wine Cooler Comp
EX Location:
- DrillComp 2
- Ship Comp Areas
- Factory Area 3
- NebulaHole Area 1
Chips Spoiled:
DrillArm1
DrillArm2
DrillArm3
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PulseBat [^Bat]
HP: 80/110/140/170/200/230
Element: None
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/200
Attack Element: None
Zidanet's Description:
I don't understand what's the deal with Capcom sticking in more and more
vampire-related stuff. I mean, even if Kenji Inafune is friends with Boktai's
"father" (the name's slipping my mind now), he shouldn't drop in so much stuff
from Boktai...... Well, enough complaints. These little buggers love to fly
high into the sky, and therefore making it hard for Megaman to land attacks
with the best timing. Their Chips are sickly interesting to use though.
Daimou's Description:
A new virus! They seem to be helmeted Versions of Shademan's bats.
They fly up and down in place, and screech off sonic waves. If they hit an
object, the sonic waves project to all 8 surrounding squares. V3 and V5
paralyze, V4 and V6 Confuses.
Counter Timing:
Hit it when it hides itself with it's wings, but before it releases its
screech.
Location:
- DrillComp Area 3
- Server Comp
- End Areas
- Radar Comp
- Katana Comp
EX Location:
- Gargoyle Comp Areas
- Undernet Area 1
- Chip Maker Comp
- NebulaHole Area 1
Chips Spoiled:
Pulsar1
Pulsar2
Pulsar3
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Rarapapa [^Rar]
HP: 90/120/150/180/210/240
Element: None
Attack Damage: 0
Attack Element: None
Zidanet's Description:
These guys play music. Not the pleasant ones for you to enjoy, oh no. Far
from it. When they play, different status ailments will occur. Each one is
different, and I'll just leave it in the annoying category.
Daimou's Description
They're still here, and they hop up and down the column, occasionally
firing off a piece of music. Some paralyze, Some grant invincibility,
and others are plain mean, such as Recovering FULL HP for their allies? -_-
Their instrument series chips summons select instruments to come play
for you, whenever they feel like it.
Behaviour:
- Jumps up and down on the column they appear on.
- Does absolutely no direct damage to Megaman in any way.
- Plays music every once in a while.
- V1 and V2's music grants enemies Invincibility. You know, the glowing green
aura thing.
- V3's music causes Megaman to be immobilized for the duration of the song.
- V4's music causes Confuse status to Megaman. Apparently it also drags him
out of Invisibility.
- V5's music causes Blind status to Megaman. Also drags him out of
Invisibility, I think.
- V6 is the single most annoying one. It recovers all fellow viruses' HP to
MAX. Good thing it doesn't heal itself.
Counter Timing:
After it pulls back, before it plays.
Location:
- Squirrel Comp
- End Areas
- NetBattle Machine Comp
EX Locaion:
- WineCooler Comp (You can get ALL the music Chips here)
- Undernet Area 2
- MessageBoard Comp
- Factory Comp 3
Chips Spoiled:
Fanfare
Discord
Timpani
Silence
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Keatank [^Tnk]
HP: 120/150/180/210/260/310
Element: None
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/??
Attack Element: None
Zidanet's Description:
These tanks hurt. A LOT. The problem is that they steal your area Panel by
Panel, making it painful to defend against other enemy attacks when you keep
losing areas. And then they shoot you with their overly-powerful cannons,
which friggin' BLOWS UP THE WHOLE BACK COLUMN if it somehow misses you. If
you didn't know how to spell "pain", now you do.
Daimou's Description:
These guys are kinda mean. They invade and conquer. They're really slow
but they steal area while moving forward. You'll usually find them
on the front lines, stealing vital pieces of your territory. They fire
their Cannons, which make an explosion at the end of your territory.
Later versions advance and fire more frequently.
The TankCannon series will make an explosion and crack the back row if
the initial shot reaches the edge of the field. If it hits an enemy,
they'll get pushed back.
Behaviour:
- Moves up toward Megaman's area Panel-by-panel in a straight line.
- Everytime it stops, it pulls out a huge cannon to fire. If Megaman gets into
the way of the cannon, he will take damage and get pushed to the back row of
his area. If he gets out of the way, the shot will explode on the back
column of Megaman's area, hitting everything on the backrow.
- If more than one of them is present on the field, only one will fire while
the other doesn't. Then, after another move, the second tank will fire while
the first one takes a rest. They DO move simultaneously though.
Counter Timing:
After it stops moving, before it launches the shot. A rather loud loading
sound can be heard before it fires, so you can use that as a guideline.
Location:
- SciLab Areas
- SciLab HP
- Radar Comp
- Engine Comp
- Ship Comp 2
- MessageBoard Comp
EX Location:
- Factory Comp 1
- KokoroServer Comp
Chips Spoiled:
TankCannon1
TankCannon2
TankCannon3
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Handy [^Hnd]
HP: 80/100/120/150/180/210
Element: None
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/200
Attack Element: None
Zidanet's Description:
They do a pretty nice hand-job, you know. These guys are your traditional
I-don't-attack-you-directly, I-bomb-you-when-you-don't-pay-attention guy.
They start off in the battle doing nothing, but after a while, they dig a hole
in the ground and hides in it, only to appear in their front row, dropping off
a timed bomb in YOUR area. You are given 3 seconds to destroy it, or it goes
BOOM. That is, until now. Now they sometimes drop a bomb that doesn't exactly
count down...... And doesn't seem to blow up at all. So you may think that
it's still dangerous and decide to shoot it. Bad idea. "Rock Buster!!!"
*patooie* *BOOM*
Daimou's Description:
Giant floating hands. They were away for 2 games, to master their new
technique. In EXE2, they sank into the panels, pop back up, and drop a
time-bomb in your area. They sit there until the bomb is destroyed, then
they promptly replace it. As for their new technique... They've learned to
make Nitroglycerin. If you whack it with anything, the bomb blows.
Just leave it alone. The Timebomb battlechip series they drop lets you
put a bomb on your opponent's field. The hand viruses are lazy, so they'll
drop it on the leftmost side of your opponent's area. Your opponent has 3
seconds to defuse the bomb.
Behaviour:
- Sits on a panel before sinking into the ground and dropping a bomb in
your area.
- Stays behind the bomb it drops until the bomb is gone, then makes another
one.
- Some bombs count down from 3 before exploding, others marked with an X
explode when you attack it, or defuse quickly after.
Counter Timing:
RIGHT before it drops the bomb.
Location:
- SciLab Areas 2-4
- Chip Maker Comp
EX Location:
- Undernet Area 2
- Factory Comp 3
Chips Spoiled:
Countbomb1
Countbomb2
Countbomb3
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Wuzulim [^Crb]
HP: 90/110/130/150/170/190
Element: Aqua
Attack Damage: 20/??/??/??/??/??
Attack Element: Aqua
Zidanet's Description:
These little crabs look cute on the first sight, but they're rather annoying
to evade once you begin to fight them. They just move around in their little
water tornado, until they see a good timing to start cycloning into Megaman's
area in an attempt to hurt him.
Daimou's Description:
These guys whirl around all day. They're crabs in their own personal
tornado. They drift along horizontally, and vertically, until they pass
around directly for you. They attack in a boomerang shaped arc,
aiming for the column you're on, and then start whirling around again.
Advanced versions will move faster.
The Aquawhirl chip series summons one of them for you, and when it hits
something, it will make an Ocean Panel.
Behaviour:
- Moves around in a rather random path. Speed increases as version increases.
- After moving for a while, it will stop in its track, then move into
Megaman's area with the water tornado enclosing itself completely. Speed
inreases as version increases, again. It CAN be hurt while in the water
tornado form.
- It will enter from either the top or bottom row, turn down or up
(respectively), and whirl back into its area.
- Once back into its area, it'll resume the random moving.
Counter Timing:
After it stops, before it encloses itself in the water tornado.
Location:
- End Areas
- NetBattle Machine Comp
- Ship Comp Areas
- Gargoyle HP
EX Location:
- Undernet Area 1
- Pipe Comp
Chips Spoiled:
AquaWhirl1
AquaWhirl2
AquaWhirl3
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Metefire [^Mtr]
HP: 100/140/180/220/260/300
Element: Fire
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/??
Attack Element: Fire
Zidanet's Description:
OHNOES, they're back from previous games too. Back in EXE2 they were annoying
little  because they always appear with other annoying viruses like
Dominerds and stuff. So do they act any nicer these days? NOES.
Daimou's Description:
They're back, and.... Exactly the same as before. Anyways... these Sorcerors
warp around randomly and stop to fire a bunch of meteors at you. They're not
stupid, so they sometimes carry Rockcubes to hide behind. If there's one
available, they WILL hide behind it, including the VMDs. Later versions
Teleport and fire faster and more frequently.
They also renamed the Meteor# chip Series to Asteroids.
The "Asteroid" chip series fire some meteors on an enemy, homing
in and chasing them.
Behaviour:
- Teleports around the field to random Panels, with increased speed as version
increases.
- After moving for a while, it will stop on a Panel and cover itself with its
cloak, raising its wand in a straight position. This is when it's gonna
attack.
- Panels on Megaman's side of the field will start to flash in yellow. Move
away from those Panels immediately, as meteors will end up falling onto
those panels from the ceiling of the battlefield.
- After launching a barrage of meteors, it will let its cloak fall and resume
the random teleportation.
- If there are any field objects with a space behind it, they will ALWAYS
start their attack from behind one of them.
Counter Timing:
After it stops, before it completely drops the cloak and raises the wand.
Location:
- End Areas
- NebulaHoly Area 4
EX Location:
- Undernet Area 1
- Factory Comp 3-4
Chips Spoiled:
MeteorEarth1
MeteorEarth2
MeteorEarth3
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Marina [^Sub]
HP: 120/160/200/240/280/320
Element: Aqua
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/??
Attack Element: Aqua
Zidanet's Description:
Wao, submarines. Just what we'd expect from these aquatic area where
Blues/Colonel has to dive into water to find the stupid keys eh? These little
buggers are annoying in two ways. One, they can dive into Ocean Panels, making
it impossible to hit them when they're down there. Two, they launch
SideBubbles, which is very similar to BubbleMan's Bubbles back in EXE3. In
case if you don't know what this means, it means that the Bubbles contain
little shooting things (Anchors in this case) that shoots forward when you
break the bubbles. Have fun with these little buggers.
Daimou's Description:
Submarines with a heart-shaped mark, these guys are REALLY annoying. Ocean
panels stow them away, and they'll only be hit by Electric-based attacks,
or paneltargeting attacks like Shadowman. They fire Sidebubbles, which bounce
around and annoy you. If you shoot them, it'll release an INVINCIBLE Anchor
out of the bubble. Not even the mighty Darkdrill could destroy it. They'll
float around randomly, while stopping to fire off bubbles whenever they feel
like it. Later versions fire faster and more frequently.
They drop the Sidebubble chip series, which fire two of those
Bubbles. BEST MULTIPURPOSE CHIP EVAR.
Behaviour:
- Moves around in a rather random path. Speed increases as version increases.
- When it moves over an Ocean Panel, it will dive into the water, leaving
only the top scope showing.
- After moving for a while, it will stop in its track, then spit out a bubble
that travels diagonally (like an AirHockey, except it doesn't bounce back
at the end of the area). The speed of the bubble increases as version
increases.
- Touching the bubble hurts you. If you break the bubble (Buster it or damage
it in any way), the anchor in the bubble will shoot straight ahead and it's
invulnerable to ANY type of attack. The Anchor's shooting speed increases
as version increases.
Counter Timing:
After it stops, before the bubble fully forms.
Location:
- Ship Comp Areas
- End Area 3
- MessageBoard Comp
- Pipe Comp
EX Location:
- Chip Maker Comp
- Factory Comp 3
- Server Comp
Chips Spoiled:
SideBubble1
SideBubble2
SideBubble3
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Yura (Shaker) [^Shk]
HP: 100/130/160/190/250/310
Element: Elec
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/??
Attack Element: Elec
Zidanet's Description:
These little satellites returns from EXE2 to offer us more troubles. Their
Behaviour haven't changed much though, which is fortunate, since it'll be
rather easy for old players to kill them with ease. Although, it's pretty
retarded that they're called "Shakers"...... Considering "Shakers" were those
dumbell enemies back in EXE3...... And "shaker" just somehow reminds me of
black pepper......
Daimou's Description:
They're back! Returning from EXE2, these guys... Haven't exactly undergone the
top-secret training that most of the other viruses have received. Oh well,
that's a GOOD thing. They fly and sweep the entire field until they hit an
object, which they'll circle back, and orbit it a couple of times before
resetting. Later versions move faster, and has less idling time.
They drop the Satellite (SPshake, wtf?) chip series, which summon
one of these to fly around. The chip data is watered down,
as the chips can't copy their orbiting trick. =(
Behaviour:
- Sits in the initial Panel for a while before it attacks.
- When it's attacking, it makes a metallic *zap* before start to move up and
down, covering every Panel until it reaches the end of the area. The Panel
where it's hitting will glow yellow. To avoid the attack, step ahead when
it's passed. The speed increases as version increases, and at higher
versions it's purely annoying to even dodge its attacks. It returns to the
original Panel after reaching the end of your area.
- If it hits any type of obstacle, it will revolve around the obstacle as if
it's a satellite and the obstacle is the Earth. After a while it will return
to its original position.
Counter Timing:
Right when you hear the *zap*.
Location:
- Ship Comp 3
- End Area 4
- NebulaHole Area 4
EX Location:
- Undernet Area 2
- Factory Comp 1
Chips Spoiled:
SpShake1
SpShake2
SpShake3
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BombBoy [^Boy]
HP: 80/130/180/230/280/330
Element: None
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/??
Attack Element: None
Zidanet's Description:
These little guys emerged since EXE4 and they resemble one of those arcade
games which you shoot little aliens back with your light gun before they get
up to the boxes and take them away. This time around it's a little different,
in that you don't try to keep the boxes, but to push them away from yourself.
And if you don't? *BOOM*
Daimou's Description:
Lololo and Lalala ripoffs, anyone? (Kirby Reference) Anyways... these guys
push bombs into your area, making your area go boom after a while. These guys
started in MMBN4. Unlike EXE4, where you could wait until they've set their
bomb down, then Colorpoint it over to their side... You're going to have to
"Return To Sender" manually, by means of Airshot or something. Advanced
versions can push the bomb faster, and the fuse of the bomb is shorter.
Behaviour:
- Before it starts moving, it will stand on its Panel for a while. The idle
time shortens as version increases.
- After a while, it will produce a box in front of it and start to push it
towards Megaman's area. Shooting the box with Buster will stop it from
moving, but higher levelled BombBoys will move faster and make it harder
for Megaman to keep it in its place.
- Once the box enters Megaman's area, the BombBoy will teleport back to its
original Panel. The box will flash for a second or so before it explodes
with the blast hitting the whole area on Megaman's side.
- Since the boxes are considered Obstacles, ColonelSoul is perfect for
killing these viruses. Just Soul Unison and watch it as every box they
generate turn into Colonel's Army and zap the hell outta the BombBoys.
- The boxes have a set HP value (to be tested) that increases as level
increases. If Megaman destroys the boxes (however he does it, as long as
he lowers their HP to 0), they simply blow up and disappear without hurting
anything. The BombBoy with its box broken will return to the original
Panel.
Counter Timing:
When the box is being generated.
Location:
- Ship Comp 4
- End Area 5
EX Location:
- Undernet Area 2-4
- Pipe Comp
Chips Spoiled:
BoyBomb1
BoyBomb2
BoyBomb3
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WoodNote [^Wod]
HP: 130/160/190/220/250/280/330
Element: Wood
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/200
Attack Element: Wood
Zidanet's Description:
These bushes are annoying as hell as they limit your area with their attacks.
Although, for some reason, they feel like Pinnochio...... You know, the
lengthening nose. Sorry Dave Anez (author of Bob and George, the Comic Strip.
If you don't know what that is, shame on you......) but I GOTTA steal a
line...... "Oh no! Pinnochio's gonna hurt me!"
Daimou's Description:
These viruses are annoying. They make bushes on your field, which seem to have
some kinda trap in them, cause they HURT! Shooting the bush once kills it.
Their secondary attack is teleporting into one bush, and then spearing you
with its nose. The nose has a range of 2 squares. Later versions attack faster
and more frequently.
The Woodnose Chip series: just weird. you're supposed to fire
it off the screen, and it'll lance the last two columns of the
back rows.
Behaviour:
- Stays on one Panel for a while before shrinking into the bushes, then
generating three bushes on the front column of Megaman's area. If he's
standing on one of these Panels, the bush on that row will be generates
ahead of him. Touching these bushes damages Megaman. A shot from the
Buster will destroy a bush.
- The WoodNote virus itself will choose a bush to appear in (the one on
the row Megaman's standing on will be chosen), then the eyes appear in
that bush, and finally a nose pokes a LongSword (2 Panels ahead) range.
- Once back into its area, it'll resume the random moving. Before the next
attack, any broken bushes will be repaired.
Counter Timing:
After it shows its eyes in the new bushes, before it pokes its nose out.
Location:
- End Area 4
- Kabuto (Helm) Comp
EX Location:
- Undernet Area 2-4
- Factory Comp 2
Chips Spoiled:
WoodyNose1
WoodyNose2
WoodyNose3
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Genin [^Nin]
HP: 100/140/180/220/260/300
Element: None
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/200
Attack Element: None (Sword)
Zidanet's Description:
These little guys returned from EXE2 with a bunch of new tricks. The best (and
worst) one of them all is a semi-Kawarimi-styled attack. Which means that they
are capable of poof-ing away from one hit before scratching you. THey also
don't throw their Kunais anymore. Instead, they swing it around themselves. I
really think it's more efficient this way. And that's bad for Rock.
Daimou's Description:
they're BAACK! Their last appearance was from MMBN2. They've obviously
undergone some training, as they've shed their wood alignment, and learned a
couple of new tricks. First off,they've learned to detect attacks and
counterattack. They seem to REALLY don't like the Buster being pointed at
them. Second, they spin around with their Kunais, instead of tossing them.
Later versions attack more frequently with more speed, and they have better
reaction time.
Behaviour:
- Stays on one Panel, waits for its opponent to strike first.
- If the opponent launches an attack that's slow enough for it to evade, it
goes *poof*, leaving a puff of smoke behind.
- The Genin itself will teleport to one Panel diagonal (usually topright or
bottomright) of Megaman and raise its Kunai, then make a quick spin to hit
all 8 Panels around itself. The lag before the slash shortens as version
increases.
- It doesn't seem to move around too much when it's not attacking, but higher
versions seem to *poof* more often.
Counter Timing:
When it has its Kunais raised, but before it slashes.
Location:
- Gargoyle Comps
- End Area 5
EX Location:
- Gargoyle Comps
- Factory Comp 2
Chips Spoiled:
EngetsuKunai1
EngetsuKunai2
EngetsuKunai3
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Eleoga [^Ele]
HP: 130/170/210/250/300/350
Element: Elec
Attack Damage: ??/??/??/??/??/230
Attack Element: Elec
Zidanet's Description:
Man, these things are ugly. They have a pair of massive horns on the top of
their head, and the rest of the body is just...... A big head with an
extremely ugly face, floating around. But then their attacks do cause quite a
pain and lasts longer than most other attacks, so be careful when fighting
them.
Daimou's Description:
U-G-L-Y: You ain't got no alibi. You UGLY.