Editing Zero (Mega Man)

|image = [[File:Zero MMX6.png|250px]]

|caption = Official artwork of Zero from ''{{s|wikipedia|Mega Man X5}}''.<br>[[File:MegaManSymbol.svg|50px]]

|firstgame = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mega Man X|video game}}'' (1993)

|lastappearance = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2}}'' (2018)

|species = Reploid

'''Zero''' ({{ja|ゼロ|Zero}}, ''Zero'') is a central character in the ''Mega Man X'' sub-series of the {{uv|Mega Man}} universe, and the protagonist of the ''Mega Man Zero'' sub-series.

Along with {{b|X|Mega Man}}, Zero was one of the first robots to have complete free will and thinking capabilities of a human, known as Reploids. It was revealed in ''Mega Man X4'' that he was created by [[Dr. Wily]] to destroy the original [[Mega Man]], but was too unstable and violent to be controlled, forcing Dr. Wily to seal him in a capsule. Later, in the year 21XX, a group of Maverick Hunters found Dr. Wily's lab and released Zero. As he still wasn't cured of his violent nature, Zero defeated those Maverick Hunters, causing him to be labeled as a Maverick and forcing the then-leader, Sigma, to fight him one-on-one. Zero lost the fight, but he also became stable from his Maverick-like state after the duel. On the other hand, Sigma was infected with the Maverick Virus, causing a change in roles between him and Zero. Zero joined the Maverick Hunters, becoming an S-rank Hunter as well taking the role of a mentor and friend to X.

After Sigma was finally defeated once and for all, Zero and X were involved in a new conflict called the "Elf Wars" due to its use of the electronic life-forms known as cyber-elves. Zero, having learned that his code was the original source of the Maverick outbreak, went into hybernation while scientists worked on a way to remove the malicious code. In that time, he was given a second body to inhabit, which he was awakened in by the human scientist Ciel, seeking his aid to defeat her rebellious creation, a copy of X. While Zero helps with the resistance group that Ciel leads, he soon learns that his original body had been stolen by a mad scientist named Dr. Weil, naming the original body as "Omega". Zero destroys Omega and later defeats Weil, despite knowing the fact that he was human too, putting an end to the Robot Wars that Wily had begun centuries ago.

In ''Ultimate'', all of the techniques Zero uses as an Assist Trophy originate from the ''Mega Man X'' series:

*His triple slash attack first debuted in ''Mega Man X4'', where it is Zero's most basic attack, with each of the slashes being activated with additional presses of the attack button. It has since been present in all of his mainline playable appearances, including the ''Mega Man Zero'' series.

*Ryuenjin is one of Zero's special techniques in ''Mega Man X4''. It is obtained by defeating Magma Dragoon, and performed by pressing the special move button while holding up. In addition to dealing damage, it can burn certain stage elements, giving Zero access to hidden items, and is notably his only attack that can damage Sigma, the final boss, in his first form. Zero also uses Ryuenjin in several of his crossover appearances, such as ''Tatsunoko vs. Capcom'' and ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3''.

*Kuenzan is another of Zero's techniques in ''Mega Man X4''. It is obtained by defeating Split Mushroom, after which it permanently replaces his standard midair attack. Unlike in ''Ultimate'', Zero only somersaults once when using it instead of three times. Kuenzan also appears in the ''Mega Man Zero'' series, and subsequent games of the ''Mega Man X'' series feature similar, circular slash techniques, such as C-Sword in ''Mega Man X5'' and Ensuizan in ''Mega Man X6''.

*Genmu Zero is a technique available to Zero only in his awakened form in ''Mega Man X5'', when he fights {{b|X|Mega Man}} near the end of the game. He uses it after the battle has gone on for too long, and functions as an unavoidable attack that instantly kills X. In crossovers such as the ''Marvel vs. Capcom'' series, Zero can use this attack in his original form, and Nightmare Zero in ''Mega Man X6'' uses a similar attack known as Genmu Zero Kai, though both are considerably weaker than the version seen in ''X5''.

Zero's double jump and air dash, which he uses in ''Ultimate'', were originally special techniques in ''Mega Man X4'', known as the Kuenbu and Hienkyaku (respectively), that had to be obtained by defeating Mavericks (Split Mushroom and Jet Stingray). Ever since ''Mega Man X5'', however, they have been available to him from the beginning.

Zero is the basis for a paid [[downloadable content]] [[alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 2|costume]] for {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}s. Nintendo also released a [http://www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample07.jpg QR code] for those who wish to have the exact Mii used in the costume's advertising.

===As a trophy===

 

[[File:ZeroMegaManTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|left|100px|Trophy of Zero in {{forwiiu}}.]]

{{Flag|North America}} ''A close friend and mentor to X, Zero first appeared in Mega Man X. He's a Rank SA Maverick Hunter and is capable of instantly learning new moves from his enemies. Zero has great faith in X's hidden potential, and together they fight to take down Sigma and defeat his rebelling forces.''<br>

{{Flag|Europe}} ''A powerful SA-rank Maverick Hunter who can instantly learn new moves from his enemies. Zero first made an appearance in Mega Man X, and is a close friend and mentor of X, that game's protagonist. He believes in X's hidden potential, and together they fight to take down Sigma and his renegade forces.''

{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Mega Man X (01/1994)|console2=GBA|game2=Mega Man Zero (09/2002)}}

[[File:SSBUWebsiteZeroMM1.jpg|thumb|left|Zero on [[Luigi's Mansion]].]]

[[File:SSBUWebsiteZeroMM2.jpg|thumb|Zero attacking {{SSBU|Ridley}} with Genmu Zero on [[Midgar]].]]

Zero appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] character. Upon being summoned, he says "Fight's on!" and chases opponents to attack them using a variety of techniques:

*A series of three slashes with his Z-Saber, much like playable characters' [[neutral attack]]s, with the slashes linking into each other. However, opponents are able to [[air dodge]] inbetween the second and third slashes. The slashes deal 5%, 7%, and 9% respectively, for a total of 21% damage, and the third slash has enough knockback to KO at around 125% from center stage.

*'''Ryuenjin''' ({{ja|龍炎刃|Ryūenjin}}, ''Dragon Flame Blade''): Zero jumps and slashes above himself with his Z-Saber engulfed in [[flame]]s. Much like {{SSBU|Roy}}'s [[Blazer]], it drags opponents along in multiple hits, then launches them upward at the peak of the jump. It deals up to 5 hits, with the first dealing 6%, the second to fourth dealing 1.2%, and the fifth dealing 10%, for a total of 19.6% damage. The final hit is powerful enough to KO opponents under 100% if all hits connect.

*'''Kuenzan''' ({{ja|空円斬|Kūenzan}}, ''Air Circling Slash''): Performs three quick somersaulting slashes in midair with the Z-Saber. The first two hits deal 4%, then the third hit deals 12%, for a total of 20% damage. The third hit is powerful enough to KO under 100% from center stage.

*'''Genmu Zero''' ({{ja|幻夢零|Genmu Zero}}, ''Phantasm Zero''): Holds the Z-Saber up, then slashes with it to fire a large, green blade beam forward. The Z-Saber itself deals 15%, while the beam deals 20%. This is Zero's most powerful attack, with the beam KOing opponents as low as 70% from center stage. He often uses it when opponents are at a long distance away from him, especially if they are at high percentages. The beam can be [[reflect]]ed and [[absorb]]ed.

Much like in his series, Zero has a [[double jump]], and can move with high-speed dashes both on the ground and in the air. He is also one of the Assist Trophies capable of performing directional air dodges. For all his techniques except the triple slash, Zero shouts their names when using them. He will then say "Back to base!" when departing. He also can be defeated, when he is defeated he gets blast KO'd but also explodes into orange orbs, a reference to his death animation in some of his

{| class="wikitable sortable"

! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slot !! Ability !! Series

| 907 || [[File:Zero.png|center|108x108px]] || Zero (Zero Buster) || {{color|#dc1029|Attack}} || ★★ || 2 || Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 || rowspan="2" | ''Mega Man X'' Series

| 908 || [[File:Zero Zsaber Spirit.png|center|108x108px]] || Zero (Z-Saber) || {{color|#dc1029|Attack}} || ★★★★ || 2 || Weapon Attack & Move Speed ↑

| 918 || [[File:Mega Man Zero Spirit.png|center|108x108px]] || Mega Man Zero || {{color|#dc1029|Attack}} || ★★★ || 2 || Sword Attack ↑ || ''Mega Man Zero'' Series

RyuenjinMMX4.png|Sprite of Zero using Ryuenjin in ''Mega Man X4''.

KuenzanMMX4.png|Sprite of Zero using Kuenzan in ''Mega Man X4''.

*Zero's reveal as an Assist Trophy, with him defeating a [[Ditto]] version of an {{SSBU|Inkling}}, is a reference to fake, or "soulless", copies of Zero and X that Zero has fought over the years.

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