Rush Coil
| Rush Coil | |
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 Rush Coil in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. | |
| User | Mega Man |
| Universe | Mega Man |
| “ | Jump off the coil on the back of your trusty partner, Rush. | ” |
| —Smash for 3DS's foldout | ||
The Rush Coil (ラッシュコイル, Rush Coil) is Mega Man's up special move in Super Smash Bros. 4.
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). Also like Spring Jump, the move allows Mega Man to attack in the air after using it. Mega Man can also use his midair jump after Rush Coil if he has not done so already.
Customization
Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the known variations:
| 1. Rush Coil | 2. Tornado Hold | 3. Beat |
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| "Summon your faithful dog, Rush, to propel you to new heights." | "Tengu Man's weapon. A tornado-blowing fan sends you hurtling skyward to damage enemies." | "Summon the bird-type robot Beat to carry you through the air." |
- Rush Coil: Default.
- Tornado Hold: Tornado Hold allows Mega Man to place a fan beneath him, which then creates a cyclone that has vertical reach.
- In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, this variation is a Challenge unlock, only obtainable by using Mega Man to clear a Master Orders ticket.
- Beat: When used, Beat will appear instead of Rush and carry Mega Man upward, giving him more horizontal distance, but is slower.
Trophy information
- Rush Coil
A faithful robotic dog created by Dr. Light, he can transform into vehicles and even fuse with Mega Man. You can use Mega Man's up special to call Rush to your side, bouncing off his built-in spring and flying high into the air. Rush will hang around for a bit, so spring up again if you want!
Mega Man's robotic dog Rush has many talents. He can transform into vehicles and even fuse with Mega Man, which is both cool and slightly weird. Even cooler is his Rush Coil function. Use Mega Man's up special to call Rush, jump on his back, and enjoy the extra boost you only get from a bouncy, robotic-dog back spring.
: Mega Man 3 (11/1990)
- Beat
A bird-shaped support robot created by the genius scientist Dr. Cossack. Beat first appeared in Mega Man 5, where he was available to use only after Mega Man collected all eight plates hidden throughout the game. He flies toward enemies and attacks, making him a trusted ally when facing both regular enemies and bosses.
- : Mega Man 5 (12/1992)
- : Mega Man 6 (03/1994)
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 unwilling 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 variation 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 also functioned as Clown Man's weakness, tangling his arms and leaving him vulnerable.
Gallery
Rush with Mega Man during E3.
Mega Man hopping onto Rush.
Sonic and Mega Man jumping on Spring Pad and Rush, respectively.
Mega Man in the air after using Rush
The customised move using Beat.
The Rush Coil in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The Beat custom move in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The Tornado Hold variation of the move.
Challenge board unlock image for Tornado Hold.
Trivia
- This is Mega Man's only non-custom special move (asides his Final Smash) to not have appeared in Mega Man 2.
- Beat functions similarly to Snake's Cypher.
- Ironically, if Megaman is equipped with Thistle jump equipment, his Tornado Hold will send Megaman at a lower height, while Anchor Jump will send him higher than normal.
