Rush Coil
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 Mega Man Jumping on Rush, with Sonic jumping on a Spring Pad. | |
| User | Mega Man |
| Universe | Mega Man |
The Rush Coil (ラッシュコイル, Rasshukoiru) is Mega Man's up special move in SSB4.
Overview
When the move is activated, Mega Man calls his robot dog, Rush, to battle. Rush activates a coil that any character can jump on to reach higher areas. After about three seconds, Rush will warp out of the battlefield. Similar to Sonic's Spring Jump, characters can hop on Rush also while it's on the ground, but will launch the character higher than when it is in the air (or when initially used by Mega Man).
Customization
Rush Coil can be customized into two variations: Beat and Tornado Hold. When used, Beat will appear instead of Rush and carry Mega Man upward, giving him more horizontal distance, but is slower. Tornado Hold allows Mega Man to place a fan beneath him, which then creates a cyclone that has vertical reach.
Origin
The Rush Coil, and Rush himself, first appeared in Mega Man 3. In this game, Rush could appear at any time, and give Mega Man a boost to reach a high platform. This would cost Mega Man 3 energy units. However in later games, this move would only cost 2 energy units. Rush could also transform into a jet or a submarine.
Beat first appeared in Mega Man 5, designed by Dr. Cossack, the unwitting enemy of the previous game, to help Mega Man. In his original appearance he acts as a weapon, automatically targeting enemies that get close to Mega Man but this was changed in later games as it was too powerful. His usual function thereafter was to act as a safety net, saving Mega Man if he fell down a pit. He could only be used a set number of times before having to be re-bought and could not save Mega Man from other instant death traps like spikes and crushers.
The other variatino of the move, Tornado Hold, was introduced in Mega Man 8 as the weapon of Tengu Man. Using this weapon, a fan is placed on the ground to create a tornado to trap and possibly damage enemies. Alternatively, the power could be used as a barrier against projectiles or as a boost to access certain areas. Tornado Hold is the weakness of Clown Man.
Gallery
Rush with Mega Man during E3.
Mega Man hopping onto Rush.
Mega Man in the air after using Rush
Mega Man using Rush Coil in Mega Man 3
The customised move using Beat.
