X's weaponry

This article lists the various weapons used by Mega Man X in the games he appears in.

Variable Weapons System and X-Buster


Developed by Dr. Light in accordance for X's system, the Variable Weapons System is integrated into X's X-Buster (aka, the Mega Buster Mk. 17), and is very similar to Mega Man's Variable Weapons System, allowing him to use Special Weapons. X's buster system has the potential to become far more powerful in the fact that its weapon capabilities are theoretically infinite. The Arm Parts from X's armors unlock some of this potential by allowing X to charge the weapons obtained from enemies. Many other attacks are provided from the various armor's Arm Parts.


 * After Zero was damaged in Mega Man X3 and again at the end of Mega Man X5, X was given the Z-Saber.

Mega Man X: Command Mission
X has access to a various range of Buster weapons, but doesn't obtain them from enemies directly. Instead, he can find or buy buster parts that he can then equip.
 * X Buster - Better versions of X's trademark weapon (X-Busters MKII and MKIII) are available during the progression of the game. X fires a Buster Shot with them.
 * Guard Buster (ガードバスター) - This buster has decent power, but mainly increases X's Defense Stats. It fires a Buster Shot.
 * Scope Buster - This buster's Marker Shot has a high chance of striking a critical hit.
 * Limit Buster - Although the Limit Buster is reliable, its Justice Shot has a rare chance of dealing a finishing blow to an enemy, making it useful for triggering Final Strikes.
 * Fire, Ice and Thunder Buster (ファイア/アイス/サンダーバスター) - These Busters are embedded with elemental strengths which prove useful against certain enemies. Their stat ranges are almost identical. Each one fires an elemental Buster Shot.
 * Gatling Buster - This weapon fires an eight-shot round of bullets. The bullets have a 30% less chance of hitting.
 * Aero Buster - This Buster has a higher chance of striking Air Units.
 * Brave Buster - The Brave Buster has the ability of striking more damage after X has taken damage himself, similar to the Mega Man Battle Network series' Muramasa.
 * Turbo Buster - The Turbo Buster puts a large amount of energy into a Quick Charge, and deals more damage if X's WE is high.