Genmu Zero (幻夢零 Genmurei/Genmu Zero, "Phantasm Zero") is the attack Zero uses in his awakened state when X fights against him in Mega Man X5. If the battle against Awakened Zero continues for a long period (around 2 minutes), Awakened Zero will become invulnerable and launch two giant crescent waves from his Z-Saber repeatedly, which cover the entire area in front of him and can kill X instantly, making it impossible for X to win the battle after he starts using it. Even if X manages to repeatedly use invincible attacks such as the Nova Strike just to stay alive, Zero will keep spamming the attack, making it an impossible battle.
Other appearances[]
- In Project X Zone, X and Zero's map attack has Zero using Genmu Zero and X using Hadouken at the same time. Here, Zero fires two green waves at once like the original version (along with a similar animation to the original sprite) and while also remaining grounded. Genmu Zero also appeared in Project X Zone 2.
- In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Zero Assist Trophy can perform Genmu Zero on the ground or in the air. When used midair, he poses similarly to his Marvel vs. Capcom version of the attack.
- In Shironeko Project, during a Burst Drive, Zero's Charge Force is replaced by an attack similar to Genmu Zero. This version releases six waves forward.
- In Mega Man Network Transmission, Zero has a similar attack named Phantom Zero (ファントムゼロ).
Mega Man X DiVE[]
Genmu Zero is one of the active skills from the S rank Hunter Program Awakened Zero.
ViA uses Genmu Zero in the battle against him in the event ViA's Deep Log Training, and Genmu Zero is one of the random skills summoned by the skill Data Recreation from RiCO's Hunter Program.
Marvel vs. Capcom series[]
In Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Zero can use Genmu Zero without being awakened, but he leaps into the air and only one powerful non-lethal wave is shot out instead. He yells "Ittouryoudan: Genmu Zero" (一刀両断・幻夢零 "One-Bladed Bisection: Phantasm Zero") when using the attack (the kanji for zero can be read as rei, zero in on'yomi or just zero with a Japanese accent, thus there is no difference). It is also colored yellow instead of green. In Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Zero may occasionally yell out "Ichigeki Hissatsu!" (一撃必殺!, Certain-kill in one blow!) before unleashing the wave.
Ittou Ryoudan is a term that refers to "cutting in two with a single stroke", and is the art of splitting someone in half in one stroke, thus proving the prowess of this one hit-killing attack. It is also one of the only few Hyper Combos that does one hit, until Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite where it does a few extra hits as the wave impacts the opponent.
Genmu Zero Kai[]
Genmu Zero Kai (幻夢零・改 Genmurei/Genmu Zero: Kai, Phantasm Zero: Revise) is an inferior version of Genmu Zero used by Zero Nightmare in Mega Man X6. It releases one giant crescent wave from his saber, with varying speed - it can either move very slowly, or at a normal speed. Depending on his boss level, Zero Nightmare may perform the attack twice in a row. While this attack is easier to avoid and no longer instantly lethal, it is still quite dangerous.
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Trivia[]
- When using the Genmu Zero in Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Zero can be seen glowing with a faint red aura, referencing his awakened state.
References[]
| Mega Man X6 | |
|---|---|
| Nightmare Investigators | |
| Commander Yammark • Ground Scaravich • Blaze Heatnix • Blizzard Wolfang • Rainy Turtloid Metal Shark Player • Shield Sheldon • Infinity Mijinion | |
| Other Bosses | |
| D-1000 • Zero Nightmare • Dynamo • Nightmare Mother • High Max • Gate • Sigma | |
| X's Special Weapons | |
| Yammar Option • Ground Dash • Magma Blade • Ice Burst • Meteor Rain • Metal Anchor • Guard Shell • Ray Arrow | |
| Zero's Special Techniques | |
| Yammar Option • Sentsuizan • Shoenzan • Hyoroga • Ensuizan • Rakukojin • Guard Shell • Rekkoha | |
| Armors | |
| - X - Falcon Armor • Blade Armor • Shadow Armor • Ultimate Armor - Zero - Black Zero | |
| Stages | |
| Opening Stage • Amazon Area • Central Museum • Magma Area • North Pole Area • Inami Temple • Recycle Lab • Laser Institute • Weapon Center • Secret Lab | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Walkthrough • Another Route • Parts • Injured Reploids • List of Enemies Damage Data Chart (X) • Damage Data Chart (Zero) • Game Script (X's story) • Game Script (Zero's story) | |