
In Mega Man X6 however, this has been weakened in a way that the Spear Charged Shot is unable to penetrate obstacles and its damage power is reduced to somewhat close to the level of Normal X's Charged Shot. However, this also disables X's ability to charge Special Weapons in X5.

It causes needle-like projectiles to dart up and down across the screen.įunctions Note: Specific parts do not have effects as this armor can only be equipped when complete. The Falcon Armor's Giga Attack stays the same in the transition between games. The charged shot is now essentially a fast-moving, smaller projectile with no piercing properties, but can now charge Special Weapons. Alia had to repair it quickly, and its flight function is offline for the entire game. In Mega Man X6, the player begins the game with the Falcon Armor. The shot can pierce through walls and shields. The Falcon Armor's charged shot is a small, fast-moving, thin beam similar in appearance to a needle. However, it sacrifices the ability to charge Special Weapons for this feat. While in flight, X is invulnerable to any instant-kill obstacles.

The armor's main feature is its flight function, which allows for multi-directional maneuvering in a Nova Strike-like air dash. The Falcon Armor focuses less on raw power and more on precision and mobility its aerial maneuverability is unsurpassed. The helmet and ankles have red gems at the front and there are green ones on the chest and gauntlets. The back has a long pair of wings with their tips pointed upwards and there is a smaller pair on its helmet.

Fitting for its name, the Falcon Armor has a streamlined design with many birdlike traits the curves on the arms and legs resemble talons and the chestplate has a beak.
