Bass Buster, known as Forte Buster (フォルテバスター Forute Basutā) in Japan, is Bass's main weapon. In Mega Man 7 and the arcade games, Mega Man: The Power Battle and Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters, the Bass Buster has the same capabilities as the Mega Buster. It can fire green bullets and charged shots. However, in Mega Man & Bass, the Bass Buster loses its charge ability in favor of a drastically increased rate of fire and the ability to fire in 1 of 7 directions. The Bass Buster retained these changes in Rockman and Forte: Mirai Kara no Chousensha and Mega Man 10. In Mega Man 10, the Bass Buster has the additional ability to disarm the shields of the Shield Attackers and Sniper Joes.
Upgrades
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In Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters, after Bass saves Roll in the mission "Rescue Roll!", she will give the stolen new parts to him to enhance his charge shot. Appearances: |
S. Buster | |
 
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The Super Buster is an upgrade for the Bass Buster that doubles its power, thereby making it quicker and easier to defeat enemies and bosses. Appearances: |
H. Buster | |
 
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The Hyper Buster is an upgrade for the Bass Buster that makes it possible to shoot through walls. Appearances: |
Gallery
Bass Buster in Mega Man & Bass.
Bass using the Bass Buster in Mega Man 7.
Bass Buster super shot in Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters.
Bass Buster in the Rockman & Forte manga.
Sprites
Bass Buster capabilities in Mega Man 7.
Bass Buster capabilities in Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters.
Trivia
- In games prior to Mega Man & Bass where the weapon is chargeable, a fully charged Bass Buster has the designs of a skull.