Sliding

The slide is a move that Mega Man can use since Mega Man 3 (however, he is unable to do so Mega Man 9 or 10). It allows him to evade enemy projectiles, avoid traps and access narrow passageways. It can also be used to move faster. The slide can be executed by pressing "Down" and the "Jump" button together. The slide can be interrupted by jumping. Mega Man cannot fire his buster while sliding. Proto Man has the ability to slide in Mega Man 9 and 10. There is no difference between his slide and Mega Man's. Some Robot Masters and Stardroids like Saturn and Shadow Man can also slide.

It is important to note that Charge Man's weapon, the Charge Kick, can only be activated by performing a slide. This is the only Robot Master weapon that is not activated by pressing B. Also, in Mega Man & Bass, Mega Man has to use the controls to slide to use the Tengu Bladein the dashing form.