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HOW TO PLAY:
Mega Man Arena can be overwhelming with its total roster of 51 characters! But let's break it down!
THE BASICS
Gameplay is taken straight from classic Mega Man games.
You can do everything you'd expect, but MMA brings even more to the table!
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specials & ep
MMA takes each characters unique abilities and creates two unique special moves! Use these moves to gain leverage against your opponents! But be warned, each use will deplete your Energy Points (EP) displayed to the right of your health bar. You can only use these special attacks if you hold enough EP, if not, just wait! EP recharges over time.​​
Be sure to read the in-game move lists to discover your character's full potential!
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
MMA rewards players who spend a little extra time in training mode to perfect those tricky combos. Mastering these techniques will differentiate Pros from Newcomers!
slide
invulnerability
During the first 10 frames of a slide, a character's outline will glow a faint gray, indicating the character is invincible to any attack. Timed correctly, players can slide right through oncoming projectiles!
WaveDashiING
During the first 10 frames of a slide, pressing the opposite direction will initiate a backward slide. Attacking, jumping, and even taunting are available during a Wavedash, making it a useful option for backing away when an opponent gets too close.
HITSTUN CANCEL
If you press jump right as you get hit you'll cancel your hitstun animation allowing for a faster recovery. Successful cancels are indicated by a subtle sweat effect. You can't simply mash jump, you must practice the timing to successfully pull off hitstun canceling!
COMBOS
Certain moves connect while an opponent is in hitstun. Allowing for multiple attacks against them. An orange visual effect indicates whether your attacks are connecting and creating a true combo. Combos allow you to stack damage after an initial hit. Check the in-game movelist to find moves that combo - these moves are designated by a green dot next to the attack name!
Slide Buffering
Holding your slide input while in a state where you can't slide will allow you to slide immediately once you're able to. This can greatly reduce your vulnerability when you land and can improve your ability to take advantage of slide invulnerability.
Character Guides
Check out our Character Guides page, with guides for specific characters for more tips and tricks that involve their unique abilities!
