Editing Mega Man (SSBU)

'''Mega Man''' ({{ja|ロックマン|Rokku man}}, ''Rockman'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', officially confirmed on June 12th, 2018. Mega Man is classified as fighter #46.

*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Pikachu}} or any character in its unlock tree, being the 4th character unlocked after {{SSBU|R.O.B.}}.

With the exception of the third method, Mega Man must then be defeated on [[Wily Castle]].

Megaman is a short, somewhat heavy character. He has average walking speed, mediocre running speed, fast air speed and an excellent air acceleration. He also falls quickly and has low traction. Thus, he is aerodynamic in terms of movement. As in his home series, Mega Man's moveset relies heavily on various [[projectiles]], giving his attacks unusual functions and characteristics. This extends beyond his special moves and into his standard moveset. For his neutral attack, he fires shots from his Mega Buster, and for his forward tilt, he fires shots from his Mega Buster while walking. His up tilt, the Mega Upper, is a jumping uppercut, and his down tilt is a forward slide.

Despite having an unusual set of moves, Mega Man shines in [[approach]]ing while spacing opponents at midrange and disrupting any approaches, for he is blessed with two projectiles that can cause opponents to react predictably: [[Metal Blade]]'s ability to be thrown in eight directions and trapping opponents in high [[hitstun]] makes it a fantastic [[mindgame]] and [[shield]]-baiting tool, while [[Crash Bomber]] can cause panicky opponents to run towards Mega Man or shield the explosion. Both projectiles easily lead to a grab [[punish]] as Mega Man owns a great grab combo ability, having a fast grab and many of his attacks connecting reliably after a throw. This allows him to rack up damage easily once he grabs an opponent. He does not have much trouble KOing once his opponents are damaged either, for he has many finishing options ranging from his up tilt, back air and his forward aerial to his projectile-based forward smash, which can be used to [[edgeguard]]. His other projectiles are terrific, notably his aerials; up aerial can rack up damage very quickly and KO early if an opponent is high up, and his down aerial is one of the safest meteor smashes in the game. To top it all off, Mega Man is a fantastic [[spacing|spacer]]: his jab is a fast and useful projectile (that can be used while moving and jumping) which interrupts most attacks and weak projectiles at a safe range, and when combined with Metal Blades and Crash Bombs makes Mega Man difficult to approach, while also keeping the opponent away from him. He also has a great grab and throw game, with down throw being a reliable combo starter, up throw being useful for pressuring and juggling, and a  back throw with great power, KOing reliably. Due to his amazing pressuring ability and grab game, characters without a projectile or with low [[range|reach]] can have trouble approaching without being severely punished. Even if he does get knocked around, Mega Man is [[weight|a heavyweight character]], weighing only slightly less than {{SSBU|Ryu}}, meaning he is more likely to survive potentially lethal blows that could KO a lighter character, especially with proper [[DI]] and his good recovery move, [[Rush Coil]], which doesn't leave him helpless.  

Mega Man has been greatly buffed overall in the transition from ''Smash 4'' to ''Ultimate''. Many of his [[projectile]] attacks have longer range and less ending lag, with several notable examples. His Mega Buster shots, a staple of his [[neutral game]] in ''Smash 4'', cover a longer distance, allowing him to apply more pressure from afar, and his [[forward smash]] has been drastically improved, with longer range and much less ending lag that enable it to be used much more safely as a disjointed KO option, strengthening his already excellent pressure and projectile game. [[Leaf Shield]] has also been buffed significantly, with the shield activating noticeably faster, hitting opponents at a quicker rate, thus dealing more damage, and the leaves no longer disappearing on hit. Mega Man's close-up game has been improved as well, as his [[dash attack]] deals more damage and connects more reliably, and his [[forward aerial]] has decreased landing lag with considerably more knockback, allowing it to combo at lower percents and KO reliably at higher percents, while also making it safer on shield. Furthermore, alongside his direct buffs, Mega Man benefits drastically from the universal changes in ''Ultimate'': the ability to [[run-cancel]] with any ground attack gives him more opportunities to land his powerful [[up tilt]], and his overall faster mobility alongside the nerfs to [[air dodge]]s allow him to challenge and pressure opponents more effectively with his projectiles, especially his [[up aerial]] to juggle them. The reintroduction of directional air dodges also increases his [[recovery]]'s safety and total distance since Rush Coil does not leave him helpless.

 

Alongside his buffs, Mega Man has received some nerfs. Most notably, because [[footstool]]s can now be [[tech]]ed, his well-known [[jab lock]] and KO setups are less consistent, hindering his guaranteed damage racking and KO ability. However, his direct nerfs are comparatively minor, with the only noticeable ones being his forward smash's weaker power increase when charged, and his inability to [[shield]] or [[grab]] while using Leaf Shield. As a result, Mega Man's arsenal is generally more potent, and he remains a solid character, though due to many other veterans also having received buffs to varying degrees, his specific position relative to the rest of the cast is currently unclear. He has decent representation and has amassed great results in tournaments with players such as [[Smasher:kameme|kameme]] and [[Smasher:yeti|yeti]]. This resulted in a positive reception with most professionals calling Mega Man a high-tier character. Notably, {{Sm|ESAM}} considers Mega Man as top 15. As of now, this is up for debate.

*{{change|As with all [[veteran]]s returning from ''Smash 4'', Mega Man's model features a more subdued color scheme. Some of the mechanical details on his body are more pronounced, and his armor has a more realistic metallic sheen.}}

*{{change|Mega Man's Mega Buster now emits a small, blue ring-shaped particle upon firing. This resembles the effect present in ''Mega Man 8'', ''Mega Man & Bass'', and ''Mega Man 11''.}}

*{{change|Mega Man now opens his mouth a little while firing the Mega Buster on the ground, unlike in his own games. He also opens his mouth while [[shield]]ing.}}

*{{change|Mega Man has a new shield break animation.}}

*{{change|All of Mega Man's [[victory pose|victory animations]] have been changed in some way:}}

**{{change|The victory animation where Mega Man points upwards then outwards is modified so he is dashing in instead of falling from the sky.}}

**{{change|The victory animation where he strikes his title screen pose from ''Rockman'' has been reanimated to be slightly slower.}}

**{{change|Mega Man now shoots thrice instead of twice in his standing victory animation.}}

*{{change|Mega Man's [[Boxing Ring]] alias has been changed to "The Blue Bomber".}}

*{{buff|Like all characters, Mega Man's [[jumpsquat]] animation now takes 3 frames to complete (down from 4).}}

**{{buff|Mega Man's initial [[dash]] is significantly faster (1.5 → 1.958).}}

*{{buff|Mega Man's [[traction]] is significantly higher (0.06 → 0.094), although lower compared to the rest of the cast.}}

*{{buff|Forward [[roll]] has less ending lag ([[FAF]] 31 → 30).}}

*{{nerf|Back roll has more startup with less intangibility (frames 4-17 → 5-16), and more ending lag (FAF 31 → 35).}}

*{{nerf|Spot dodge grants less intangibility (frames 3-18 → 3-17).}}

*{{buff|[[Air dodge]] grants more intangibility (frames 3-28 → 3-30).}}

*{{buff|The reintroduction of directional air dodges improves Mega Man's recovery more than other characters', as due to [[Rush Coil]] not causing [[helplessness]], he can get additional distance with a directional air dodge after using it.}}

*{{nerf|The ability to [[tech]] aerial [[footstool]]s in ''Ultimate'' hinders Mega Man's KO setups at high percents.}}

**{{nerf|Both moves deal less [[shield damage]] (1 → 0 (Mega Buster), 0 → -1 (shots)).}}

**{{change|Mega Man centers his eyes for a bit after using his forward tilt.}}

**{{buff|The ability to use any ground attack out of a run in ''Ultimate'' benefits up tilt's usage, as combined with its sheer knockback and Mega Man's faster ground movement, it can catch landings and [[punish]] opponents much more effectively for KOs.}}

*[[Down tilt]]:

**{{change|Down tilt's clean hit has more base knockback (80 → 92), but less knockback scaling (70 → 60). This makes it safer on hit at low percents, but hinders its KO potential.}}

*[[Dash attack]]:

**{{buff|Dash attack deals more damage (1% → 1.2% (hits 1-7), 3% → 4% (hit 8); 10% → 12.4% (total)), with knockback not compensated on the last hit, improving its KO potential.}}

**{{buff|Its linking hits have a lower [[hitlag]] multiplier (1× → 0.5×), and one of their hitboxes has lower [[set knockback]] (65 → 36), making them harder to [[SDI]] out of and allowing them to connect more reliably.}}

**{{buff|One of dash attack's looping hitboxes is bigger (1u → 3u).}}

**{{buff|The last hit has gained a [[shieldstun]] multiplier of 2.1×, making it safer on shield.}}

**{{buff|Forward smash has much less ending lag (FAF 70 → 55), significantly improving its utility as a projectile and long range KO option.}}

**{{buff|The shot travels faster, allowing it to cover more distance.}}

**{{nerf|It deals less damage when fully charged (19.5% → 14.95%), reducing its maximum KO potential.}}

**{{buff|Up smash's looping hits have a new hitbox, improving its consistency.}}

**{{buff|Down smash deals more knockback (30 base/99 scaling → 31/103 (clean), 105 scaling → 106 (mid), 35 base/36 scaling → 60/40 (late)), improving its KO potential.}}

**{{buff|Neutral aerial's shots last longer (18 frames → 23), allowing them to cover more distance and thus increasing their range.}}

**{{nerf|The move deals less shield damage (1 → -0.5 (Mega Buster), 0 → -1 (shots)).}}

*[[Forward aerial]]:

**{{buff|Forward aerial has less [[landing lag]] (19 frames → 11). Combined with its launch angle, this grants it combo ability into itself from low to mid percents.}}

**{{buff|It deals significantly more knockback (23 base/90 scaling → 48/118), now KOing reliably below 170% from the center of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}, compared to being unable to KO below 250% under the same circumstances.}}

**{{buff|Back aerial's first two hits launch grounded opponents vertically instead of horizontally along the ground, allowing them to connect more reliably.}}

**{{nerf|The third hit has altered knockback (30 base/180 scaling → 20/183), hindering its overall KO potential, although its KO potential from across the stage is slightly better.}}

*[[Up aerial]]:

**{{buff|Up aerial's hits connect more reliably.}}

**{{buff|The changes to air dodges drastically benefit Mega Man's up aerial compared to others, as due to being a projectile, it can juggle opponents more effectively by constantly pressuring them into using up their air dodges.}}

**{{nerf|It can no longer [[autocancel]] in a full hop.}}

*[[Down aerial]]:

**{{buff|Down aerial has less landing lag (24 frames → 14).}}

**{{buff|The shot lasts longer (11 frames → 13), allowing it to cover more distance and thus increasing its range.}}

**{{nerf|The late hit against grounded opponents has more base knockback (5 → 40), but less knockback scaling (90 → 70), slightly hindering its KO potential.}}

**{{nerf|Dash and pivot grab have slightly more startup lag (frame 8 → 9 (dash), 9 → 10 (pivot)).}}

*{{change|The speed of Mega Man's throws is no longer weight-dependent. This reduces down throw's combo potential on lightweights, but increases it on heavyweights.}}

*{{change|Mega Man's throws are all reanimated to be less stiff.}}

**{{buff|Pummel deals more hitlag (5 frames → 14), but has less startup (frame 5 → 1) and significantly less ending lag (FAF 29 → 7), shortening its duration. This makes it much more reliable for racking up damage.}}

**{{nerf|It deals much less damage (3% → 1.3%).}}

**{{buff|Edge attack deals more damage (7% → 9%).}}

**{{buff|The shield can be thrown much faster after its activation (frame 22 → 13).}}

**{{nerf|Leaf Shield no longer allows Mega Man to [[shield]], [[grab]], or hang onto [[ledge]]s while the shield is active. This prevents him from dealing extra damage to grabbed opponents with the leaves.}}

**{{nerf|The shield has a shorter maximum duration, and Mega Man always throws it automatically after it ends, potentially leaving him open to punishment if the shield's duration ends when he is close to opponents.}}

*[[Mega Legends]]:

**{{change|Both [[Proto Man]] and [[Bass]] have been added at the end of the [[Final Smash]]'s cutscene.}}

**{{nerf|The final hit has lower knockback scaling (140 → 130), weakening its KO potential.}}

Mega Man has been nerfed overall in game updates.

*{{nerf|Special moves can no longer be used when jumping and using neutral attack/forward tilt.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral attack, forward tilt and neutral aerial all deal less [[shield damage]] (1 → 0 (Mega Buster, neutral attack), 1 → -0.5 (Mega Buster, neutral aerial), 0 → -1 (shots)).}}

*{{buff|Up smash's last hit has increased base knockback (30 → 34).}}

*{{nerf|Metal Blade deals less shield damage.}}

*{{nerf|Leaf Shield has more startup (frame 7 → 9) and ending lag (FAF 34 → 36). Mega Man can also no longer throw items during it.}}

|neutralname=Mega Buster

|neutraldesc=Mega Man fires up to three shots from his Mega Buster, which have a fairly long range but do little knockback. The pellets have very high priority, being able to even nullify {{SSBU|Corrin}}'s Dragon Fang Shot in one go. The move has a sweetspot around the Mega Buster itself.

|ftiltname=Mega Buster

|utiltname=Mega Upper

|utiltdesc=A quick rising uppercut. For a tilt, it has incredible power, with the sweetspot having as much power as some smash attacks and being able to reliably KO medium-light characters under 80%. It has little starting lag but very high ending lag and little horizontal range. Based on a maneuver of the same name Mega Man received in ''Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters''.

|dtiltname=Sliding

|dtiltdesc=Mega Man's signature sliding kick attack. He slides forward with a kick that has very little startup and is the only tilt attack in the game to have sex kick properties. the hitbox lasts all the way until the slide is finished, which can hit opponents attempting to roll away. A good surprise move, but only if not overused. The actual sliding ability introduced in ''Mega Man 3'' is a non-damaging maneuver, though said ability becomes weaponized with the Charge Kick, Charge Man's weapon in ''Mega Man 5''. Additionally, it could be based on the ''Leg Breaker'' maneuver Mega Man can use in the secret fighting game mode in ''Mega Man 7''.

|dashname=Top Spin

|dashdesc=Mega Man boosts forwards while spinning, damaging whatever he touches. Good priority and long lasting, equivalent to {{SSBU|Luigi}}'s dash attack. Useful for mindgames against shields due to its high shield stun, which often makes opponents drop their shield too early. Small noticeable ending lag. Based on Top Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 3''.

|fsmashname=Charge Shot

|fsmashdesc=Mega Man charges up energy in his Mega Buster, before firing off a bigger and more powerful burst. Like regular Mega Buster shots, this shot disappears after traveling a moderate distance, though this distance was buffed in ''Ultimate''. The longer it is charged, the further the resulting shot will go, and its size, damage and knockback also increase significantly when it is fully charged. Fully charged, this is the longest-reaching forward smash in the game, although it has travel time to compensate. However, it is also the weakest forward smash in the game knockback-wise, with the fully charged attack not even KOing until around 100% from center stage. Based on the Super Mega Buster's Charge Shot from ''Mega Man 4'' onwards, but resembles its appearance in ''Mega Man 5''.

|usmashname=Spark Shock

|usmashdesc=Mega Man turns both of his hands into electrodes, creating a powerful multi-hitting surge of electricity above him. It is overall useful due to its large hitbox, anti-air properties and quick startup, though it has noticeable ending lag. Based on Spark Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 3'', though it is more based on how Spark Man uses the weapon.

|dsmashname=Flame Blast

|dsmashdesc=Mega Man plants both arm cannons into the ground, causing two vertical flaming pillars to erupt from the ground either side of him which launch the opponent upwards. It has quick startup, but notoriously long endlag that leaves it highly punishable if not landed. Immense knockback when hit with the first frames of the hitbox, which can KO starting at 60% when fully [[charge]]d. It boasts incredible power, being one of the strongest down smashes in the game. It is based on Flame Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 6'', though it is more based on how Flame Man uses the weapon.

|nairname=Mega Buster

|nairdesc=Behaves identically to Mega Man's neutral attack, except Mega Man fires while jumping or falling in the air much like in his original games. The move has a sweetspot on the Mega Buster. Due to Mega Man's effective aerial movement, his neutral attack can be used as a very effective "wall" to deny approaches. This is the only aerial attack in the game with no [[autocancel]] threshold, as to seamlessly combo into neutral attack or forward tilt.

|fairname=Flame Sword

|fairdesc=Mega Man quickly summons a flaming sword to his hand and swings it downwards in front of him. It is a very useful combo move, and can net KOs fairly well at the edge of the stage. As a result, is extremely versatile. It is based on Sword Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 8''.

|bairname=Slash Claw

|bairdesc=Mega Man quickly turns around and swings his arm, generating three crescent-shaped energy trails behind him. Has high knockback and high speed, able to net KOs when edgeguarding, and can chain into itself at low percents. Cancelling it into the ground before the third hit connects can allow Mega Man to get a grab or even an up tilt KO. It is based on Slash Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 7''.

|uairname=Air Shooter

|uairdesc=Mega Man fires a small tornado straight above him. It travels a fair distance, drawing in opponents who touch the tornado. It is based on Air Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 2''. It can easily Star KO opponents even at low percentages, especially if the opponent tries to jump out of it. However, it will meteor smash Mega Man himself if it is reflected. Excellent for damage racking.  

|dairname=Hard Knuckle

|dairdesc=Mega Man points his fist straight downwards and fires it downwards as a short-ranged projectile. The fist deals the most damage in the first few frames, but afterwards, it turns into an aerial-only [[meteor smash]]. Mega Man can move himself left or right slightly during the first few frames before launching the fist. Has a weak floating effect before firing. It is based on Hard Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 3''.

|grabname=Super Arm

|grabdesc=Mega Man grabs his opponent with one hand and lifts them over his head. Decently fast, but has short range. It is based on Guts Man's weapon from the original ''Mega Man''.

|pummelname= 

|pummeldesc=Mega Man squeezes his opponent with his Super Arm.

|fthrowname= 

|bthrowname= 

|bthrowdesc=Mega Man turns around and throws the opponent behind him. It is a very solid KOing throw, being able to KO middleweights at around 110% at the edge.

|uthrowname= 

|uthrowdesc=Throws the opponent upward. Can KO opponents at very high percentages, but it's mostly used for pressuring with up air.  

|dthrowname= 

|floorfdesc=Sweep kicks in a circle around himself.  

|nsdesc=A spinning saw blade projectile that can be thrown in one of eight different directions. The blade can be picked up and thrown by players like a regular item, though it deals less damage upon being thrown a second time. Mega Man cannot throw another Metal Blade until his previous one disappears. Its fair amount of utility makes this Mega Man's most useful tool for edgeguarding, approaching and spacing, and can even initiate shield break combos. The move is based on Metal Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 2''.

|ssdmg=1% (hits 1-4), 4% (last)

|ssdesc=Fires a grappling bomb attached to a drill that latches on to any surface or fighter it touches, before exploding a few seconds later. Much like a [[Gooey Bomb]], it can be transferred between players before it detonates but has a shorter timer and the explosion can be safely shielded. The bomb can travel a good distance until it disappears. Can be used to bait a shield grab, or shot against the stage while recovering to deny edgeguarding. When stuck to a wall, it will detonate as soon as a player gets near it. The move is based on Crash Man's weapon in ''Mega Man 2''.

|usdmg=0%

|usdesc=Mega Man briefly summons his robotic dog companion Rush. A second bounce will make Mega Man jump even higher than the first bounce. Other players will also be able to bounce on Rush, even if he is in the air. Mega Man is unable to summon Rush again until he lands, or is hit by an attack after using it. It's possible to get incredibly early KOs by forcing an opponent into the air, and following up with an up air. The move is based on the Rush Coil from ''Mega Man 3''.

|dsdesc=Mega Man summons leaf-shaped units that electromagnetically orbit around him. The leaves block projectiles, and can be held around Mega Man for a set time. The move is based on Wood Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 2''.

|fsdesc=Mega Man fires a Black Hole Bomb, Galaxy Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 9'', in front of him. After it explodes, it can suck opponents in. If anyone gets sucked in, then Mega Man X, MegaMan.EXE, Mega Man Volnutt, and Geo Stelar, all protagonists of their own spin-off series, alongside Proto Man and Bass, will join Mega Man to fire their Mega Busters in unison in a cinematic Final Smash.

*Warps onto the stage from above, akin to how he did in his classic games.

*'''Up Taunt''': Shows off his arm cannon while facing the screen, then pumps his fist.

*'''Side Taunt''': Turns his back to the screen and poses.

*'''Down Taunt''': Warps out, then back in.

*Taps his elbow on his palm

*Looks around himself

SSBUMegaManIdle1.gif|Mega Man's first idle pose

SSBUMegaManIdle2.gif|Mega Man's second idle pose

==In competitive play==

===Notable players===

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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]], which recognizes the official top 50 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] from February 1st, 2019 to July 7th, 2019.''

*{{Sm|kameme|Japan}} (#19) - The best Mega Man player in the world. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} and {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}}, 2nd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 3}}, 5th at {{Trn|Umebura SP}}, 9th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 2}}. Has wins over {{Sm|ProtoBanham}}, {{Sm|Raito}}, {{Sm|Tea}}, and {{Sm|MkLeo}}.

*{{Sm|Marss|USA}} (#3) - Has a strong Mega Man secondary and is considered one of the best Mega Man players in the world. Placed 3rd at both {{Trn|Pound 2019}} and {{Trn|Mainstage}} in conjunction with his {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}} with wins over MkLeo, {{Sm|MVD}}, and {{Sm|Abadango}}.

*{{Sm|Morpheus|USA}} - One of the best Mega Man players in the United States. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Smash Conference United}}, 17th at {{Trn|Come to Papa 3}}, and 25th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}}. He has defeated {{Sm|ESAM}} and {{Sm|8BitMan}}.

*{{Sm|Peabnut|USA}} - One of the best Mega Man players in the United States. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Just Roll With It 11}} and 17th at both {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}.

*{{Sm|Plup|USA}} - One of the best Mega Man players in the world. Placed 17th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, {{Trn|Get On My Level 2019}} and {{Trn|The Big House 9}}, 49th at both {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, and 65th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}. Has wins over {{Sm|MVD}}, {{Sm|Salem}}, {{Sm|Meme}}, and {{Sm|ZD}}.

*{{Sm|Repo|Japan}} - Placed 5th at {{Trn|Umebura SP}} and 25th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}.

*{{Sm|ScAtt|USA}} (#41) - Co-mains Mega Man with {{SSBU|Snake}} and is considered one of the best Mega Man players in the world. Placed 9th at both {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} and {{Trn|Come to Papa 3}}, 25th at both {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}} and {{Trn|Smash Conference United}}, and 49th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}. Has wins over {{Sm|CaptainZack}}, {{Sm|MVD}}, and {{Sm|Salem}}.

*{{Sm|TeeJ|China}} - The best Mega Man player in China. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|SEA Major 2019}}, 4th at {{Trn|Taipei Major 2019}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Uprising 2019}}. Ranked 1st on the [[Smash Hai Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|yeti|USA}} (#34) - One of the best Mega Man players in the world. Placed 1st at both {{Trn|COST 2019}} and {{Trn|Retro Arena 64}}, 2nd at {{Trn|Combo Breaker 2019}} and 9th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. Has wins over {{Sm|MVD}}, {{Sm|The Great Gonzales}}, and {{Sm|Maister}}.

Mega Man's opponents are stylized similar to the many boss fights that are in the Mega Man series, (e.g. Dr. Mario being Dr. Wily). Mega Man also fights [[Galleom]] as the penultimate boss. The final battle is against [[Dr. Mario]], and [[Mewtwo]], who appears upon Dr. Mario's defeat.

{|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"

|1||{{SSBU|Ice Climbers}} {{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Summit]] ([[Ω form]])||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Ice Man Stage}}''||Represents Ice Man

|2||{{SSBU|Samus}} {{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Coliseum]] (Ω form)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Metal Man Stage}}''||Represents Metal Man

|3||{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Kongo Jungle (SSB)|Kongo Jungle]] (Ω form)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Wood Man Stage}}''||Represents Wood Man

|4||{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Gamer]] (Ω form)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Quick Man Stage}}''||Represents Quick Man

|5||Mega Man (×6) {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Chartreuse}}||[[Wily Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Mega Man 2 Medley}}''||References the boss rush near the end of the ''Mega Man'' series. If the player chooses any of the alternate costumes, default Mega Man {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px}} takes their place.

|6||[[Galleom]]||Base||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Guts Man Stage}}''||Represents Guts Tank

|Final||{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} {{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, then {{SSBU|Mewtwo}} {{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||Wily Castle (Ω form)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|We're Robots (Dr. Wily Stage 2)}}'' <small>(Dr. Mario)</small><br>''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Mega Man 2 Medley}}'' <small>(Mewtwo)</small><br>||Dr. Mario represents Dr. Wily, and Mewtwo represents Alien Wily, who Dr. Wily transforms into upon defeat in ''Mega Man 2''. Mewtwo is not announced in the loading screen.

|}  

 

 

During the opening cutscene, Mega Man was present on the cliffside when [[Galeem]] unleashed its beams of light. He was vaporized offscreen and placed under Galeem's imprisonment along with the other fighters, excluding {{SSBU|Kirby}}. A puppet fighter cloned from him is later seen, alongside ones cloned from {{SSBU|Mario}}, {{SSBU|Pikachu}}, {{SSBU|Palutena}}, and other fighters.

Mega Man can be found near the entrance of the Base sub-area, guarded by the spirit of Sigma.

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! style="width:5%;"|No.

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! Name

! Type

! Power

! Stage

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| 46

| [[File:Mega Man SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]

| {{SSBU|Mega Man}}

| {{color|#18aef5|Shield}}

| 7,500

| [[Wily Castle]] ([[Ω form]])

| ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Mega Man 2 Medley}}''

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==[[Spirit]]s==

Mega Man's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Mega Man in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.

Mega Man Spirit.png|864. '''''Mega Man'''''

==In Spirit battles==

|{{anchor|Thundurus (Incarnate Forme)}}Thundurus (Incarnate Forme)

|''Pokémon series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{s|fzerowiki|Mighty Gazelle}}

|''F-Zero series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{anchor|Bass}}[[File:Bass.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[Bass]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}<br>•Metal {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|{{anchor|Guts Man}}[[File:Gutsman.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{anchor|Fire Man}}[[File:Fireman.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•The floor is lava<br>•Stamina battle<br>•The enemy favors down smash attacks

|{{anchor|Metal Man}}[[File:Metal man.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|•The enemy's neutral special has increased power<br>•Stamina battle<br>•The enemy favors neutral specials

|{{anchor|Air Man}}[[File:Airman.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[File:Quick Man Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Quick Man

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{anchor|Crash Man}}[[File:Crash Man Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[File:Flash Man Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Flash Man

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|•Timed [[Stamina battle]]<br>•Items will be pulled toward the enemy<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items

|{{anchor|Wood Man}}[[File:Wood man.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (×2)

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[File:Hard Man Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Hard Man

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[File:TopManSpirit.PNG|center|64x64px]]

|Top Man

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} Team {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (×4)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|[[File:Spark Man Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Spark Man

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}} (×4)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[Midgar]]

|•The floor is electrified<br>•Stamina battle<br>•The enemy favors up smash attacks

|{{anchor|Dive Man}}[[File:DiveMan.PNG|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×2)

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a Steel Diver

|[[File:Dark Man 4 Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Dark Man 4

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}}<br>•{{SSBU|Samus}} {{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|{{anchor|Wind Man}}[[File:Windman.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{anchor|Slash Man}}[[File:SlashMan.PNG|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Chartreuse}} (x3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|{{anchor|Sword Man}}[[File:Swordman.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power<br>•Stamina battle<br>•The enemy favors forward air attacks

|[[File:Mega Man X Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|{{b|X|Mega Man}}

|''Mega Man X series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|

|{{anchor|Zero (Zero Buster)}}[[File:Zero.png|center|64x64px]]

|{{b|Zero|Mega Man}} (Zero Buster)

|''Mega Man X series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ({{b|Zero|Mega Man}})

|•The enemy's energy attacks have increased power<br>•Stamina battle<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear

|[[File:Axl Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Axl

|''Mega Man X series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (×2)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy's shooting items have increased power<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a Ray Gun

|[[File:Mega Man Volnutt Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[MegaMan Volnutt]]

|''Mega Man Legends series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|•Timed battle<br>•Your jumping power decreases

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Light Plane (Remix)}}

|{{anchor|MegaMan.EXE}}[[File:Mega Man.EXE Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[MegaMan.EXE]]

|''Mega Man Battle Network series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{anchor|Model X}}[[File:Modelx.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man ZX series''

|•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} Team (×4) ({{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}})

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{anchor|Noise}}[[File:Noise.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Meloetta)

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|PERFORMANCE}}

|{{anchor|Magearna}}Magearna

|''Pokémon series''

|•Metal {{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>• Clear {{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (×2)

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{s|bulbapedia|Gear Grind}}

|{{anchor|Dr. Light}}[[File:Dr light.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} {{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{anchor|Roll}}[[File:Roll Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•Timed battle<br>•The enemy heals over time

|{{anchor|Beat}}[[File:Beat.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[Beat]]

|''Mega Man series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{anchor|Dr. Wily}}[[File:Drwily.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[Dr. Wily]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} {{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•Metal {{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (×8)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[File:LinSpirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Lin

|''Xenoblade Chronicles series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade|Xenoblade Chronicles Medley}}

|[https://xenoblade.fandom.com/wiki/Mimeosome Mimeosome]

|{{anchor|Harry}}[[File:Harry teleroboxer.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Scene - X-Scape}}

|Teleroboxer

|{{anchor|Satoru Amatsubo}}[[File:Satoru Amatsubo Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|•{{SSBU|Shulk}} {{Head|Shulk|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mega Man}} {{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Brown}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[Wily Castle]]

|

SSBUWebsiteMegaMan3.jpg|Cooling down after performing [[Mega Man (SSB4)/Up smash|Spark Shock]] on [[Wrecking Crew]].

File:SSBUWebsiteMoon2.png|Mega Man, {{SSBU|Luigi}}, and {{SSBU|King Dedede}} getting attacked by the [[Moon]] on [[Pirate Ship]] Ω.

===Character Showcase Video===

*Mega Man is the only third-party veteran with a new arrangement in their character showcase video, using a new remix of Wood Man’s stage music. {{SSBU|Snake}}, {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}, and {{SSBU|Ryu}} use arrangements from previous games while {{SSBU|Sonic}}, {{SSBU|Cloud}}, and {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} use music ported from their home games.

**Mega Man also takes on a similar pose during [[Mega Legends|his Final Smash]].

*Mega Man is the only fighter who, excluding throws, has canonical names for all of his attacks, unlike most fighters who only have a select few named attacks.

**The first four fights reference Ice Man, Metal Man, Wood Man, and Quick Man with the character choice, stage, and music.

***Interestingly, Mega Man can be unlocked by clearing Classic Mode as R.O.B. referencing the fact that both characters are robots and share the same boss, [[Galleom]].

**The final battle is a reference to ''Mega Man 2'''s final boss, with Dr. Mario being [[Dr. Wily]] and Mewtwo being Alien Wily.

**His Classic Mode is also one of only three to feature a fight against a boss (in this case, [[Galleom]]) outside of the boss round, the other two being {{SSBU|Bowser}} and {{SSBU|Hero}} and one of the few whose boss round does not feature a designated boss, instead fighting characters who are otherwise playable (in this case, [[Dr. Mario]] and [[Mewtwo]]).

*Mega Man being unlocked in Pikachu's unlock column is a reference to the [[Yellow Devils]] event in ''Wii U'', as he fights Pikachu, Pac-Man, and the Yellow Devil as opponents.

**Mega Man can also be unlocked by clearing Classic Mode as Shulk, referencing the fact that the latter is only other fighter who has the former for an opponent outside of two other rare non-DLC characters for Classic Mode.

*Mega Man is one of the five veterans from ''Smash 4'' to have their [[Boxing Ring]] alias changed in ''Ultimate'', the others being {{SSBU|Link}}, {{SSBU|Kirby}}, {{SSBU|King Dedede}}, and {{SSBU|Ryu}}.

[[Category:Third party characters]]