Spinning Blade

Spinning Blade (スピニングブレード) is the weapon that X obtains from Crush Crawfish in Mega Man X3. It fires two Spinning Blades, which travel a short distance forward then arc behind X, one slightly above and one below. Due to the trajectory of the blades, this weapon can be difficult to properly aim if not at close range. The charged version sends a bladed yo-yo-like device in front of X that will stay in place even if X moves or turns around. Pressing up or down on the control pad causes the blade to rotate around X in that direction before returning. This weapon is strong against several bosses, including Neon Tiger, Blast Hornet, Vile, and Sigma's first form.