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X3HeadParts

Light Capsule in Mega Man X3.

The Light Capsule (ライトカプセル Raito Kapuseru, Right Capsule in Japan),[1] also known as Parts Capsule (パーツカプセル),[2] Power Up Capsule (パワーアップカプセル)[3] and Armor Capsule,[4] is a feature from the Mega Man X series. They are capsules that were created and hidden by Dr. Light prior to the series, so that X could one day find them and gain power-ups (most often Armor Parts) constructed for him in advance.

Description[]

During X's creation, Dr. Light prepared capsules in different locations, each containing a hologram of himself to give a power-up and a message to X. In some games the Light hologram acts like a recording, while in others it appears to be sentient, interacting with whomever found the capsule and discussing recent events. After speaking, the hologram fades away, allowing X (or sometimes Zero) to enter the capsule and be engulfed with light to receive the power-up. The capsule then disappears on subsequent visits.

Capsule locations[]

Mega Man X[]

The first game has four capsules with parts for X's first armor. It also has a secret capsule for the Hadoken, listed with other secret capsules below.

Location
X1 FootParts
X1 FootParts
Foot Parts
Snow Mountain Stage (Chill Penguin)
In the middle of the stage, after dealing with some Spikys. This capsule cannot be missed.
Location. Alternatively, be patient and wait for the falling blocks to stack up, and wall dash jump from them.
X1 BodyParts
X1 BodyParts
Body Parts
Forest Stage (Sting Chameleon)
Before entering the cave at the start of the stage, dash and jump from the higher ground and wall kick above it. Defeat RT-55J and the capsule will appear.
Location
X1 HeadParts
X1 HeadParts
Head Parts
Airport Stage (Storm Eagle)
After passing the Flamers and climbing a metal mesh, instead of continuing right, drop down the other side of the metal mesh, dash jump up to the flammable obstacles and destroy them (done faster with Fire Wave). The capsule will be in the other side.
Location
X1 ArmParts
X1 ArmParts
Arm Parts
Factory Stage (Flame Mammoth)
Above the entrance to the large area that has the Life Up and Sub Tank. Dash jump from the right side and wall kick the blocks to break them with the Foot Parts, then continue wall kicking to break the remaining blocks with the Head Parts until reaching the capsule. Be careful to not fall before entering the capsule, as it will be harder to reach the area after breaking the blocks.

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X[]

In the first game's remake, the capsules for X's first armor are shuffled slightly. The Hadoken is also made somewhat easier to obtain, listed with other secret capsules below.

Location.
MHX FootParts
MHX FootParts
Foot Parts
Prototype Weapons Plant (Flame Mammoth)
Above the entrance to the large area. No requirements to gain access.
Location.
MHX HeadParts
MHX HeadParts
Head Parts
Abandoned Missile Base (Chill Penguin)
In the area with Spikys. Requires the Foot Parts to break the blocks and gain access.
Location
MHX BodyParts
MHX BodyParts
Body Parts
New-type Airport (Storm Eagle)
After the area with Flamers. Requires the Head Parts to break the blocks and gain access.
Location
MHX ArmParts
MHX ArmParts
Arm Parts
Recon Base Ruins (Sting Chameleon)
Above the cave's entrance. Appears after defeating RT-55J.

Mega Man X2[]

Has four capsules with parts for X's second armor. It also has a secret capsule for the Shoryuken.

Location
X2 HeadParts
X2 HeadParts
Head Parts
Energen Crystal Stage (Crystal Snail)
After passing through the sub-boss, Magna Quartz, and dashing through the downhill section, slide down the left wall on the first pit to find a hidden passage with the capsule in it.
Location
X2 BodyParts
X2 BodyParts
Body Parts
Robot Junkyard Stage (Morph Moth)
Near the beginning of the stage, just after entering the building, use the Spin Wheel to cut through a portion of the floor. The Item Tracer from the Head Parts will make this easier by showing the exact position.
Location
X2 FootParts
X2 FootParts
Foot Parts
Desert Base Stage (Overdrive Ostrich)
Perform a dash jump to reach a ledge above the last hallway leading to the missile room. Use the Spin Wheel to destroy the blocks in the way.
Location
X2 ArmParts
X2 ArmParts
Arm Parts
Dinosaur Tank Stage (Wheel Gator)
In the first vertical passage upon entering the tank, on the top of a vertical beam jutting out of the ceiling. There are four methods to reach it, with varying difficulty:
  • With the Foot Parts, simply climb the right wall and use an Air Dash to reach the opening.
  • With the Body Parts, use the nearby enemies to fill Giga Crush's energy, dash jump from the higher ground, and use Giga Crush at the top of the jump, under the opening. The attack will rise X in the air a little bit, allowing him to reach the opening.
  • With Strike Chain, climb the wall, dash jump and use the weapon to latch onto the opening and quickly climb up.
  • Without items, use an "iceless jump" to reach the opening.


Mega Man X3[]

Has eight capsules: four blue capsules with parts for X's third armor, and four red capsules with enhancement chips for the armor parts. There is also a secret capsule for the Hyper Chip.

Location
X3 FootParts
X3 FootParts
Foot Parts
Frozen Town Stage (Blizzard Buffalo)
In the same large area as the Sub Tank, climb up, and jump over the second gap. Dash jump to the opening above the boss door and wall kick the small platform to reach the entrance.
Location
X3 ArmParts
X3 ArmParts
Arm Parts
Safari Park Stage (Neon Tiger)
Requires Tornado Fang and the Foot Parts. After the three Drill Wayings, use Tornado Fang to break the cracked wall to open a path. Dash jump across the pit and air dash up to reach the capsule.
Location
X3 BodyParts
X3 BodyParts
Body Parts
Power Control Center Stage (Volt Catfish)
Requires Gravity Well and the Arm Parts. On the forth lift, go up and use a charged Gravity Well above the device in the vertical spiked area to lift it and reach the capsule. Alternatively, if the player chooses to take the Foot Chip, its double up air dash can be used to reach the capsule.
Location
X3 HeadParts
X3 HeadParts
Head Parts
Quarry Stage (Tunnel Rhino)
Requires the Triad Thunder and the Arm Parts. Like the rock blocking the Life Up, there will be another rock hanging on cables blocking a path near the end of the stage. Use a charged Triad Thunder to release the rock and wall jump up to find the capsule.
Location
X3 FootChip
X3 FootChip
Foot Chip
Giant Dam Stage (Toxic Seahorse)
Get the Ride Armor Frog, then, at the fork underwater, take the upper path. Use the Ride Armor's missiles to destroy the giant fans, hop out of the Ride Armor, and wall jump up to find the capsule. Alternatively, use a charged Frost Shield and use it to reach the surface, and jump over the water to reach the capsule.
Location
X3 ArmChip
X3 ArmChip
Arm Chip
Airborne Aircraft Carrier Stage (Gravity Beetle)
After the elevator, climb up to enter a Ride Armor and punch the blocks in the end of the Ride Armor's path. Use the Ride Armor to pass the spikes and jump out of it to reach the capsule.
Location
X3 BodyChip
X3 BodyChip
Body Chip
Shipyard Stage (Crush Crawfish)
Grab a Ride Armor in the beginning of the stage, and after the area where a Hamma Hamma falls and opens the path, hop down the first pit and use the Ride Armor to break the cracked wall.
Location
X3 HeadChip
X3 HeadChip
Head Chip
Weapons Factory Stage (Blast Hornet)
After the elevator, enter the opening in the ceiling to get a Ride Armor (preferably the Hawk one) and, instead of falling down, use the Ride Armor to dash jump and jump from it (or fly with the Ride Armor Hawk) to reach the top right side of the area.

Mega Man X4[]

Has five capsules with parts for X's Fourth Armor, two of which hold the two options for Arm Parts. After inputting the code for the Ultimate Armor, any capsule will give it to X.

Location
X4 FootParts
X4 FootParts
Foot Parts
Jungle (Web Spider)
While descending the waterfalls after the start of the stage, there is an opening in the right wall leading to a room with the capsule.
Location
X4 HeadParts
X4 HeadParts
Head Parts
Cyber Space (Cyber Peacock)
Earn an "S" rank in the third time attack run to be rewarded with the capsule.
Location
X4 BodyParts
X4 BodyParts
Body Parts
Volcano (Magma Dragoon)
In Area 2, there is a ledge above where a Ride Armor is found. The ledge can be reached by dash-jumping in the Ride Armor and ejecting mid-air. Use a charged Twin Slasher to destroy the rock wall blocking the way to the capsule.
Location
X4 ArmParts
X4 ArmParts
Arm Parts
Air Force (Storm Owl)
Before the Generaid Core in Area 2, there is a spike-lined shaft in the ceiling. Shoot a Lightning Web to safely wall kick past the spikes. There are two capsules to choose from: the closer one holds the Stock Charge Shot, while the further one holds the Plasma Charge Shot. The player may return to these capsules at any time and switch Arm Parts as desired. If the Ultimate Armor password has been entered, only one capsule will appear.

Mega Man X5[]

The game has eight capsules total: four capsules for the Falcon Armor, and four for the Gaea Armor. Zero can also obtain the armor programs for X. There is also a secret capsule that has a different upgrade for each character.

Location
X5 FootParts-F
X5 FootParts-F
Falcon Armor Foot Program
Runaway Truck Stage (Crescent Grizzly)
Upon crashing the trucks and landing in the cave, dash-wall kick to climb a shaft in the ceiling to the capsule.
Location
X5 HeadParts-F
X5 HeadParts-F
Falcon Armor Head Program
Super-Electromagnetic Lab Stage (Volt Kraken)
Collect all eight energy spheres during the Ride Chaser segment, opening the door at the end to reveal a room with the capsule.
Location
X5 BodyParts-F
X5 BodyParts-F
Falcon Armor Body Program
Deep-Sea Submarine Stage (Tidal Whale)
After descending a drop in the sunken ship, the capsule will be in plain sight behind a wall to the left. Shoot Goo Shaver under the wall to detonate the bomb and gain access.
Location
X5 ArmParts-F
X5 ArmParts-F
Falcon Armor Arm Program
Laser Institute Stage (Shining Firefly)
Near the middle of the climb with Prism Generators, there is an opening above a Hotarion with Prism Generator orbs across the ceiling. Climb up to find the hidden Prism Generator and destroy it with Crescent Shot/Mikazukizan to find the capsule.
Location
X5 FootParts-G
X5 FootParts-G
Gaea Armor Foot Program
Jungle Stage (Spike Rosered)
During the second area with a wire above a pit, find an opening in the ceiling just before the end of the wire. Fly into the opening with the Falcon Armor to find the capsule.
Location
X5 HeadParts-G
X5 HeadParts-G
Gaea Armor Head Program
Planetarium Stage (Dark Necrobat)
Descend the hole just before the boss shutter to find the capsule behind a blue wall. Navigate Flash Laser through the small tunnels to destroy the wall, gaining access.
Location
X5 BodyParts-G
X5 BodyParts-G
Gaea Armor Body Program
Reploid Air Force Stage (Spiral Pegasus)
In the open sky area with the diagonal elevator, instead of getting on the elevator, use the Falcon Armor to fly up to a ledge with the capsule on it.
Location
X5 ArmParts-G
X5 ArmParts-G
Gaea Armor Arm Program
Magma Stage (Burn Dinorex)
Use the Falcon Armor to fly underneath the boss shutter to Burn Dinorex's room, where the capsule is hidden above the lava. Alternatively, pilot a Ride Armor through the lava underneath the ledge; then eject from the Ride Armor at the peak of a dash jump to reach the capsule.


Mega Man X6[]

The game has eight capsules total: four capsules for the Blade Armor, and four for the Shadow Armor. Zero can also obtain the armor programs for X.

Location
X6 FootParts-B
X6 FootParts-B
Blade Armor Foot Program
Amazon Area (Commander Yammark)
After dropping into the first underground area, there is an opening in the wall behind the Nightmare Insect to the right. The capsule is located there.
Location
X6 BodyParts-B
X6 BodyParts-B
Blade Armor Body Program
Laser Institute (Shield Sheldon)
Before the stage's Another Route portal, pass through a wall of blocks on the left (X or Zero can comment with Select that they feel a draft of air nearby). There is an invisible platform in the middle of the gap, which can be used to reach the capsule on the other side.
Location
X6 ArmParts-B
X6 ArmParts-B
Blade Armor Arm Program
Weapon Center (Infinity Mijinion)
After entering the Another Route, head left to find both the capsule and a Life Up hidden off-screen.
Location
X6 HeadParts-B
X6 HeadParts-B
Blade Armor Head Program
Central Museum (Ground Scaravich)
The capsule is in one of the random areas accessed via the four Totem Gates. This element of randomness can make it difficult to obtain.
Location
X6 FootParts-S
X6 FootParts-S
Shadow Armor Foot Program
North Pole Area (Blizzard Wolfang)
After the stretch of pits and falling Nightmare Ice, use Zero's Double Jump or X's Ice Burst to jump off the top of the downward slope and find the capsule sitting on a ledge.
Location
X6 BodyParts-S
X6 BodyParts-S
Shadow Armor Body Program
Inami Temple (Rainy Turtloid)
In the final acid rain area before the boss shutter, enter the spiked alcove in the top right corner of the room. The best ways to get through are with the Blade Armor's Mach Dash or damage boosting off a Batton Bone.
Location
X6 ArmParts-S
X6 ArmParts-S
Shadow Armor Arm Program
Magma Area (Blaze Heatnix)
After the second Nightmare Snake, climb the vertical passage instead of entering either of the shutters. Zero's Double Jump or X's Blade Armor can reach the ledges, with the capsule at the very top. Alternatively, stand on any Nightmare Iron blocks to climb up (however, be sure to have Metal Anchor/Rakukojin to destroy them if you do).
Location
X6 HeadParts-S
X6 HeadParts-S
Shadow Armor Head Program
Recycle Lab (Metal Shark Player)
At the end of the second Nightmare Press corridor, continue left instead of descending the ladder (may require destroying Nightmare Cubes with Ground Dash/Sentsuizan). Pass the press and descend to find a large gap; it can be crossed in a number of ways, including moving the Nightmare Cubes, jumping off an Ice Burst with Jumper, or the Ultimate Armor. The capsule and Another Route portal wait across the gap.


Mega Man X7[]

The game has four capsules with parts for the Glide Armor. Unlike the previous game, only X can interact with the capsules, though he equips the Armor Part right away and can use them individually.

Location
X7 FootParts
X7 FootParts
Foot Parts
Deep Forest (Soldier Stonekong)
After the area with spiked pits, climb onto two Ape Stones to reach an alcove to the left with the capsule.
Location
X7 HeadParts
X7 HeadParts
Head Parts
Cyber Field (Snipe Anteator)
Near the end of the stage (before the boss teleporter), there is a large platform with the capsule clearly in view. Flip underneath the platforms to access it.
Location
X7 BodyParts
X7 BodyParts
Body Parts
Air Forces (Wind Crowrang)
In the aircraft's interior segment, take a left at the three-way fork in the road to find the capsule in a corner.
Location
X7 ArmParts
X7 ArmParts
Arm Parts
Lava Factory (Flame Hyenard)
After defeating the second Dragon Blaster, maneuver into an alcove below on the left to find the capsule.


Mega Man X8[]

Has eight capsules that only X can interact with: four containing the Hermes Armor, and four containing the Icarus Armor. X will receive the Neutral Armor along with whatever part is in the first capsule he finds.

Location
X8 ArmParts-I
X8 ArmParts-I
Buster Parts I
Noah's Park (Crabs-Y)
Upon returning after the first visit, the building's lower door will be open, allowing entrance to a room with a capsule.
Location
X8 BodyParts-I
X8 BodyParts-I
Body Parts I
Metal Valley (Earthrock Trilobyte)
After making Yellow Brontes turn around, follow it shortly until some gas tanks stacked in a cave on the right. Use Melt Creeper to detonate them and access to the capsule behind.
Location
X8 HeadParts-I
X8 HeadParts-I
Helmet Parts I
Primrose (Gravity Antonion)
After the mid-boss room, the next room contains a small tunnel of spikes. Traverse the spikes to find a teleporter to the capsule. The safest method is copying a Rolleroid with Axl, but it can also be reached by manipulating gravity switches until the blocks fill up the tunnel.
Location
X8 FootParts-I
X8 FootParts-I
Foot Parts I
Booster Forest (Bamboo Pandamonium)
After the first mid-boss room, there is a ledge in the top left corner with a capsule and spikes on the side. It can be reached multiple ways, such as Zero's Raikousen, damage boosting, a Prickle Barrier, carrying the ride armor this far into the level and jumping out at the air dash's end, or the flying Rasetsusen glitch.
Location
X8 ArmParts-H
X8 ArmParts-H
Buster Parts H
Troia Base (Optic Sunflower)
After the third test, air dash to the top left of the room and shatter the barrier with Squeeze Bomb to find the capsule.
Location
X8 BodyParts-H
X8 BodyParts-H
Body Parts H
Pitch Black (Dark Mantis)
Climb up the stage's third elevator shaft to find a hall on the right with the capsule.
Location
X8 HeadParts-H
X8 HeadParts-H
Helmet Parts H
Central White (Avalanche Yeti)
Climb the wall above the boss shutter, then use Zero's Tenshouha to melt the ice blocks and reveal a capsule.
Location
X8 FootParts-H
X8 FootParts-H
Foot Parts H
Inferno (Burn Rooster)
In the black area after the mid-boss room, the capsule is visible on the other side of a wall. Carefully navigate under and up the left wall, avoiding spikes, to reach it.


Mega Man Xtreme[]

The game has four capsules containing the First Armor in Normal Mode, along with an additional four capsules granting the Zero Scramble programs in Hard Mode. There is also a secret capsule with the Shotokan.

Location
Xtr1 FootParts
Xtr1 FootParts
Foot Parts
Snowfield Stage (Chill Penguin)
Continue upwards through the vertical underground segment. This capsule is unavoidable, filling the hallway.
Location
Xtr1 BodyParts
Xtr1 BodyParts
Body Parts
Volcanic Zone Stage (Flame Stag)
After entering the second indoor area, dash-jump to the right to find an alcove with the capsule.
Location
Xtr1 HeadParts
Xtr1 HeadParts
Head Parts
Airport Stage (Storm Eagle)
After climbing a metal mesh tower, instead of continuing right, drop down the side of the tower. Dash-jump to find flammable obstacles and destroy them to reveal a room with the capsule.
Location
Xtr1 ArmParts
Xtr1 ArmParts
Arm Parts
Power Plant Stage (Spark Mandrill)
During the second blackout segment, there are Destructible Blocks in the ceiling. Wall kick through them with the Head Parts to find the capsule.
Location
MMXT1-Z1
MMXT1-Z1
Dash
Gallery Stage (Armored Armadillo)
Dash-jump off the final minecart to find a room above the boss shutter where the capsule is hidden.
Location
MMXT1-Z2
MMXT1-Z2
Rising
Dinosaur Tank Stage (Wheel Gator)
Near the start of the stage, air dash and wall kick up the vertical shaft in the ceiling.
Location
MMXT1-Z3
MMXT1-Z3
Earth Gaizer
Scrap Plant Stage (Morph Moth)
Just after the first room with the magnetic roof, there is a ledge. Use Spin Wheel in front of the ledge to dig through the floor (it is solid color, unlike the rest of the floor) to unveil a shaft to the capsule.
Location
MMXT1-Z4
MMXT1-Z4
Final
Central Computer Stage (Magna Centipede)
After the first Radar Killer, in the chamber with falling blocks and a scan reticle, use tallest tower to reach the ceiling. Break through the blocks with the Head Parts to open the way.

Mega Man Xtreme 2[]

The game has four capsules containing the Second Armor for X, and four containing Power-Up Parts for Zero that grant similar abilities. Alternatively to finding capsules, all four Armor Parts can be purchased at once from the Parts menu, for a hefty price. There is also a secret capsule with the Shotokan for X.

Several of these capsules can be rendered unobtainable in Extreme Mode as the Special Weapon/Technique is passed down to the character that defeated the Maverick, which could prevent the proper ability from being obtained.

Location
Xtr2 HeadParts
Xtr2 HeadParts
Head Parts
Jungle Stage (Neon Tiger)
After the moving platforms segment, the capsule is behind a wooden panel that can be destroyed with Fire Wave. In Extreme Mode, if Zero obtains Fire Wave instead of X, this capsule is rendered unobtainable.
Location
Xtr2 BodyParts
Xtr2 BodyParts
Body Parts
Ocean Base Stage (Launch Octopus)
Defeat Cruiziler so it opens the floor below. Descend to find an Utuboros, and defeat it to access the capsule.
Location
Xtr2 FootParts
Xtr2 FootParts
Foot Parts
Hydroelectric Power Plant Stage (Volt Catfish)
Continue climbing up the vertical waterfalls segment to find the capsule on the right.
Location
Xtr2 ArmParts
Xtr2 ArmParts
Arm Parts
Factory Stage (Flame Mammoth)
There is a shaft with Destructible Blocks above the entrance of the largest chamber. Use the Foot Parts to air dash onto them, then use the Head Parts to break the blocks and ascend.
Location
Xtr2 HeadParts
Xtr2 HeadParts
Head Parts
Desert Stage (Overdrive Ostrich)
After the tunnel of tornado machines, air dash off the ladder to the left for another ladder leading to the capsule.
Location
Xtr2 BodyParts
Xtr2 BodyParts
Body Parts
Aerial Battleship Stage (Blast Hornet)
Instead of destroying the Flamer to descend into the battleship, continue to the right. Use Drill Crush to destroy the wall of crates and reveal the capsule. In Extreme Mode, if X slays Tunnel Rhino, this capsule becomes unobtainable.
Location
Xtr2 FootParts
Xtr2 FootParts
Foot Parts
Weather Control Center Stage (Wire Sponge)
In the first elevator shaft, drop down under the lifts to find an alcove with the capsule on the right (in place of the X-Hunter room in Mega Man X2).
Location
Xtr2 ArmParts
Xtr2 ArmParts
Arm Parts
Underground Stage (Tunnel Rhino)
After breaking a floor in the Ride Armor segment, proceed left across the spikes to find a small wall that can be destroyed with Lightning. The capsule is on the other side. In Extreme Mode, if X slays Wire Sponge, then this capsule becomes unobtainable.



Hidden Capsules[]

Hidden Light Capsules are recurring themes throughout several of the Mega Man X games. They are all capsules that are usually hidden well within one of the final stages of the game, and have a certain requirement for the capsule to appear. The first three hidden capsules bestow X with a powerful attack, and the subsequent two grant X with a powerful armor. These special upgrades cannot be saved by passwords, so, if the game is reset, the player must replay the level again. The upgrades from X5 and Maverick Hunter X are exempt to this, since such games omitted passwords in favor of the console's save features (the PlayStation and the PSP, respectively).

Hadouken[]

X1Capsule

The Hadoken capsule in Mega Man X

Main article: Hadoken

The Hadoken (波動拳 "Surge Fist") is a secret move Capcom included in Mega Man X and Mega Man Maverick Hunter X. It is based on the Hadouken attack from the Street Fighter series, and is executed in the same way. In fact, in some versions of the game, X shouts the name of the attack, just like the Street Fighter series. While X's health gauge is full and he is on the ground, input the combination: ↓↘→+FIRE. X should unleash a powerful energy ball. It is the most powerful attack from the game, causing 32 damage, being able to destroy most bosses and enemies in a single hit, with the exception of Mole Borer, Anglerge, Cruiziler, Utuboros, Thunder Slimer, RT-55J and Wolf Sigma. As the health of those enemies is above 32, they are killed with 2 hits, except for the Utuboros that takes 3 hits, and the Wolf Sigma who is immune to it. In Maverick Hunter X, both of them are killed in one hit.

To obtain the Hadouken, X must obtain every Sub Tank, Life Up and the four Armor Parts. Play through Armored Armadillo's stage until the last rolling platform. As the platform bursts out of the tunnel and through the sky, dash-jump off of the platform and ascend the wall right on top of the gate to Armored Armadillo. There should be a Life Energy pellet. Depending on what console the game is played on, instructions will differ from this point:

  • Original: Collect the Life Energy item and restart the level (people usually jump into the large bottomless pit to restart at the halfway point rather than the beginning), and repeat until Dr. Light's capsule appears next to the pellet. Four trips are required.
  • MS-DOS: X must have a full life and weapon energy before he reaches the energy pellet to get Dr. Light's capsule to appear.
  • iOS: X must take no damage from the time he dies and teleports back into the stage to the moment he touches Dr. Light's capsule.
  • Maverick Hunter X: X must not take any damage, and it will be there.

Regardless, Dr. Light will be wearing a Karate uniform (Gi) when he teaches X the Hadouken. In the Japanese versions and English iOS version of the game, Light says that he trained on the great waterfalls ("dai bakufu" in Japanese) visible on the background of the stage, and developed a technique that he will teach to X. He also makes a joke, in the Japanese version saying that by "bakufu", he doesn't mean the Edo bakufu. In the English iOS version his joke was replaced by him saying that he planned to call his technique "Hachoo-ken" in honor of the terrible cold he caught while training in the cold torrents.[5]

Shoryuken[]

X2Capsule

The Shoryuken capsule in Mega Man X2

Main article: Shoryuken

Shoryuken (昇龍拳 Shouryuuken, "Rising Dragon Fist") is the technique learned in Mega Man X2. It is based on a Street Fighter attack of the same name like the Hadoken. It is executed with →↓↘+FIRE while X is at full health and on the ground. X will surround his arm with fire and perform a powerful uppercut, causing massive damage to its targets. While it is believed to kill all bosses in one hit, it does not. If the edge of the boss is grazed, it takes heavy damage, but does not kill it entirely.

To obtain the Shoryuken, X must own every Sub Tank, Life Up and the four Armor Parts. In Agile's station of the X-Hunters' fortress, after navigating the vertical passage with the jet platforms, let the Bat Bones follow him. Shoot one with the Crystal Hunter to reach the ladder. Ascend it to reach a spike-riddled challenge. It consists of a large sea of spikes, a safe area, and a [ shaped passage of spikes. To pass the first part, allow another Bat Bone to follow X. When X runs into it, use his invincibility to quickly cross the sea of spikes. The second part is more difficult: Either use an air-dash for one part of it and a charged-up Speed Burner for the other, or allow another bat to follow X and air-dash to cross the second part. Afterwards, have X slide down the left wall. X will drop into a corridor with the Shoryuken capsule inside, after getting an amusing message from Dr. Light: "Wow! You're so cool! I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!". Additionally, X's health gauge has to be full when approaching the capsule in order for it to appear.

The Shoryuken can also be reached from the lower path by using the Crystal Hunter on the nearby Pararoid R-5.[6]

Shotokan[]

X2SECapsule

The Shotokan capsule location in Mega Man Xtreme 2

In Mega Man Xtreme and Mega Man Xtreme 2, X can find the Shotokan moves, which allows him to use both the Hadouken and the Shoryuken (written as Hadou-ken and Shouryu-ken). To execute them, X must be on the ground and fully charge his buster with the B button. When the B button is released while holding ↓, X will release the Hadouken. If released while holding ↑, he uses the Shoryuken. All upgrades (save for Special Weapons exclusive to other difficulties and the Zero Scrambles) are required to make the capsule appear.

  • In Mega Man Xtreme, the capsule is in Sigma Stage 2, in the same location as Mega Man X2's Shoryuken. There is a ladder near a spiked wall that can't be reached. Use the second Switch-type Elevator that appears until the top to reach the ladder. After the checkpoint, drop through the spiked passage with careful dash-wall jumps. Slide down the left wall to find a hidden hallway, where Dr. Light will give the Shotokan moves.
  • In Mega Man Xtreme 2, the capsule is located in Berkana's route in Laguz Research Lab 3. It is in the long area with spiked walls before the boss room. Air Dash or dash jump from the final moving platform and pass through the green wall to the right to find it.

Hyper Chip[]

X3Capsule

The Hyper Chip capsule in Mega Man X3

The Hyper Chip (ハイパーチップ) is a hidden upgrade for the Third Armor in Mega Man X3. It allows X to take advantage of all four enhancement chips at once. The armor gains a striking gold color after obtaining the Hyper Chip.

To obtain the Hyper Chip, X must have acquired every single item available in the game except for the enhancement chips. In the first station of Dr. Doppler's fortress, a room below the Ride Armor platform with rolling balls is the target. Drop down the first pit when spiked balls are in sight. Slide down the left wall, and X will fall into a hidden corridor with the Hyper Chip capsule inside. Again, X must have a full life gauge when approaching the capsule's location, so it's recommended to use the Ride Armor or Zero to avoid damage.

Ultimate Armor/Black Zero[]

X5 Ultimate Black Capsule

The Ultimate Armor/Black Zero capsule in Mega Man X5

Main articles: Ultimate Armor and Black Zero

The two secret armors in Mega Man X5, the Ultimate Armor and Black Zero, can be obtained without a code. In the third Zero Space stage, there is a vertical shaft descending to a capsule, which appears regardless of item collection rates (even with NO items or weapons collected, as shown in various SDA speedruns). To obtain the Ultimate Armor, the player must reach the capsule as the standard X without any armor; the Ultimate Armor can then be selected from the Stage Select Screen. Obtaining the Black Zero enhancement as Zero, however, automatically occurs upon entering the capsule.

In Mega Man X5, it is also possible to unlock both armors in the same save. The player must enter the capsule with either X or Zero. However, the moment the player gets the armor, they must purposely lose all lives (or quit or soft reset, then pick "Continue" from the title screen and pick "Use Current Data"). Next, return with the other character and get the armor, so both will be available.

Other games[]

  • A Light Capsule appears in the Cyber Space map in Project X Zone.
  • A Light Capsule appeared in the Dr. Light's Lab event from Mega Man X DiVE.
  • A Light Capsule appeared in X's story from TEPPEN, where a mysterious woman manipulated Dr. Light's hologram to make him tell X that his mission is to go to the Land of Illusion. During the final battle against Myria, X finds a broken capsule with the Arm Parts, replacing his damaged X-Buster.
  • In the 2014 Strider there's a broken Light Capsule found in a secret area of the Research Facility. It was originally intended for it to hold Mega Man and later Strider Hien as unlockable characters, but Capcom vetoed both ideas and had them removed entirely from the game.[7]

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite[]

"It's me, Dr. Thomas Light. I'm a scientist from Earth who tirelessly worked on the continual evolution of robotics for the benefit of mankind. Although I may no longer physically exist in the present, my will to assist mankind lives on."
—Dr. Light's data in the Stark-Light Library

While a Light Capsule is not present, Dr. Light's hologram appeared inside the Avengers Tower, where he appears to have a function similar to Marvel's J.A.R.V.I.S., giving information and suggestions to the heroes. The information in the Stark-Light Library (the game's database) is presented by him.

Other media[]

Mega Man (Archie Comics)[]

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A small capsule in the Mega Man comic

The capsule X is sealed in in Dr. Light's Laboratory is identical to a Light Capsule in the Mega Man comic book series by Archie Comics.

Dr. Light, alongside Dr. Wily, Dr. Cossack, Roll, and Auto, made a small capsule containing a warning message about the Wily Walker, which Mega Man dropped near the Wily Walker to be found in the future. In 21XX, Dr. Cain found the capsule after accidentally activating the Wily Walker, which gives a warning about the machine's chemical weapons. The capsule also contains a small hologram of the Wily Walker with a full rundown of its weapons, specifically where the chemical weapons are housed, which Sigma memorizes before the capsule's power fails.

Rockman X manga[]

In the Rockman X manga, X encounters a Light Capsule when going after Chill Penguin.

In the Rockman X2 manga, only Dr. Light's hologram appear, the capsules being absent.

In the Rockman X4 manga, X goes after Dr. Light and obtains the Ultimate Armor from a capsule.

Rockman X Mega Mission 2[]

In the Carddass, Zero finds a capsule and obtains the Energy Armor.

Rockman X Mega Mission 4[]

Return X found a capsule and infected it with the Limited, using it to increase his power, becoming Grow X, and create an army to fight against X. In the debris of two Reploids created in the capsule, Himmel and Berg, X found parts of the Grow Up Armor, equipping it to fight againt Grow X. At one point, the capsule goes out of control and changes into a Mother Limited, and Grow X merged with it to become Doppler X. It is unknown what happened with the capsule after the battle.

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