Raijingeki

"S.M. button on the ground. Lightning attack. Effective against distant enemies."

- In-game text

Raijingeki (雷神撃), is the special technique that Zero learns after defeating Web Spider in Mega Man X4. This technique is based off Web Spider's ability to charge electricity. By pressing the Special Weapon button while standing, Zero will perform a forward thrust with the Z-Saber as a blade of blue lightning. Caution must be taken when performing Raijingeki as there is a slight lag between Zero drawing his Z-Saber and him thrusting with it.

For a faster execution, the attack can be incooperated in Zero's Z-Saber Combo after the 1st or 2nd Slash for a more devastating effect.

Like many other techniques, Raijingeki can also be interrupted anytime if Zero gets hit while performing this technique.

Out of Zero's arsenal, Split Mushroom, Magma Dragoon, and Slash Beast take the most damage from this technique.

Rockman X4 manga
In the Rockman X4 manga, Zero uses this technique when battling against his old friend the Colonel, who along with the Repliforce launched a violent uprising for the organization's independence. After meeting at the tree where they had spoken years prior, they engage in combat. They are evenly matched, and as Colonel is about to use his Ground Crush attack, Zero stops him by unleashing the Raijingeki on him, stunning him. Then, they eventually resume their battle.

Damage Data Chart
Damage values in units in Mega Man X4.


 * Minibosses such as Tentoroid and DG-42L do not have an invincibility period when struck, so Raijingeki can deal a tremendous amount of damage as it can inflict multiple hits. Damages listed on this chart is damage dealt per hit, not the total amount of damage done.

Similar Techniques

 * Suiretsusen from Mega Man X7
 * Youdantotsu from Mega Man X8

Counterpart to this Technique

 * Lightning Web

Trivia

 * Although it is not the main weakness of Magma Dragoon and Slash Beast (in fact, they don't have any if playing with Zero), it is very effective against them. It doesn't stun them, but slows them down.