Slash Beast

"Challenging my unit was both foolish and reckless! You are nothing more than my prey... One that is soon to be retired!"

- Slash Beast

Slash Beast, known in Japan as Slash Beastleo (スラッシュ・ビストレオ), is one member of the Repliforce, a group labeled as Maverick due to their wanting independence. He enlisted in Repliforce only to freely exercise his combat abilities, but despite this attitude he showed dauntless courage in battle, fearing no one. During the coup, Slash Beast was put in charge of guarding Repliforce's military supply train.

Strategy
The battle can be easy or hard depending on what character is being played. As X, the Ground Hunter is the best choice. The first hit will break his claws off and any additional strike will cancel his attacks, trapping him in a loop. Zero has his work cut out for him in this, as he'll need to keep moving to avoid the charges, slashes, and (when his health is low enough) avoid getting grabbed and shaken like a ragdoll. Zero can hit him with Raijingeki if there is a clear shot.

Most bosses show the ability the player will gain during the battle. For X, his attack is identical to Slash Beast's green slasher. For Zero, his Shippūga comes from when Slash Beast is low on health and will use his dash attack all over the place.

Data
Stage description: A military train is moving supplies. Cut off Repliforce's supply route.

Stage enemies
Enemies in Slash Beast's stage, the Military Train.
 * Mid-boss: DG-42L
 * Bat Bone B81
 * Knot Beret B
 * Knot Beret G
 * Metall D2
 * Plasma Cannon
 * Raiden

When Playing as X
Slash Beast: Challenging my unit was both foolish and reckless! You are nothing more than my prey... One that is soon to be retired!

When Playing as Zero
Slash Beast: You dared to attack my unit?! I'm gonna enjoy fighting you!

Trivia

 * Slash Beast's somersault attack is a throw back to the Street Fighter character Guile's Flashkick.
 * Slash Beast is one of the only bosses in the game to not be weak to any of Zero's techniques. This makes him arguably the hardest boss in the game.