Sliding

The slide is a move that Mega Man can use since Mega Man 3 (however, he cannot use it in Mega Man 9 nor 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 except for Mega Man 6. Mega Man cannot fire his buster while sliding.

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 Tengu Blade in the dashing form.

Proto Man
Proto Man can use the slide in Mega Man 9 and 10. There is no difference between Proto Man's and Mega Man's slide.