Boomerang Cutter

Boomerang Cutter (ブーメランカッター) is the weapon that X obtains from defeating Boomer Kuwanger in Mega Man X. It fires crescent-shaped boomerangs that fly in a short arc before returning to X (they will arc upward if X is standing and downward if he is in the air). X recovers any weapon energy used from cutters that return without being destroyed. The cutters can be used to grab far away items and will sometimes return weapon and life energy from defeated enemies. When fully charged, four larger boomerangs spiral outward diagonally from X's position.

This weapon is Sting Chameleon's and D-Rex's weakness.

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

Trivia

 * As its name suggests, the Boomerang Cutter is capable of severing vital parts of a Maverick's body, disabling them of some of their moves and weaponry. In order for this to be accomplished, X must strike the boss with the Boomerang Cutter three times -- either normal or charged up -- in order for the body parts to fall off.
 * If used against Flame Mammoth, the Boomerang Cutter will cut off the Maverick's trunk, disabling his Fire Wave and Oiling moves. The loss of his trunk will also result in Mammoth being unable to move the conveyor belt floor in the room for the rest of the battle.
 * Similarly, if used against Launch Octopus, the cutter will slice off his tentacles, disabling his missiles. Without his four main tentacles, Octopus will also be unable to use E. Drain as the move requires him to use them to generate the whirlpool to drag X in.


 * Cancer Bubble has a similar attack with the same name, in the Star Force Series.

Similar Weapons

 * Rolling Cutter from Mega Man
 * Quick Homesick from Mega Man Maverick Hunter X (Vile only)
 * Shadow Runner from Mega Man X8