Mega Man Zero: Boss Strategy Guide - Final Boss

[@ThanatosZero]

Not many may know, that Seraph X is weak towards ice elemental attacks.

[@MagnusZero]

Really? I'm gonna try that out when I get the chance.

[@smugnanachi49]

I found that out from watching the ZZ rank ghost on Z chaser. It switches to ice after dying to phantom's suicide attack.

[@Mewcrozma]

@@MagnusZero I can confirm this!

[@MH_Zard]

Magnus Zero I can confirm he is weak to ice. I dunno why though.

[@BiggusThiccus]

@@MagnusZero I'm so surprised that you know all this amazing tech in the game but didn't know the ice weakness of Seraph X! You're like the opposite of me...

[@heartnet40]

I think Copy X's first form is a stroke of genius when it comes to gameplay and story integration. Copy X fights like a total amateur, and completely opposite to X himself. His attacks look intimidating because he as a lot of different projectiles but often standing in front of him and reacting to his attacks is the easiest way to dodge him, meanwhile his attacks look similar to some of X's own from his series, but he totally uses them in the weakest and most straight-forward ways possible meaning that he's incredibly easy to read. For how often he charges you, it's almost as if he forgets that his buster is a long-ranged weapon which makes sense since he himself has never been in combat to the extent X has. Meanwhile, how do most people play X in his series? He's precise, careful, his movement optimized and he's incredibly accurate. X plays carefully and is best when he is dancing around and away from his foes, opposite to Zero. Basically, every thing Copy X doesn't do in his boss fight. When Zero calls Copy X weak, he isn't just saying he doesn't compare to X's power, he's also calling him a total pushover in comparison to the journey he's taken in-game. For taking on the Neo Arcadian army, the Four Guardians, and experimental weapons designed to protect Neo Arcadia itself, Copy X must have been a nice break for Zero.

[@Thentavius]

Copy X is proof positive that clones will lose something in translation. Unfortunately for him, he lost everything that made X the dangerous martial pacifist he is.

[@YuriNoel7]

Heartnet May I also like to add that his special weapons feel like bootlegged versions of the original special weapons X had. His electric special weapon is like Electric Spark but moves slower, charged attack is similar to the charge attack of Triad Thunder His fire special attack is like Fire Wave except it shoots out only one wave instead of it being a continuous flamethrower, charged attack is also like Fire Wave but he fires it upwards instead Ice special attack is Shotgun Ice, this is actually the only special weapon that completely functions the same way it did in the X series meaning this is the only thing Copy X was able to replicate perfectly. His charged attack (him firing off a small cone of ice) of it however is completely original to him as no Ice special weapon in the X series is like it. Also in the Megaman Zero drama CD he did use his buster in his regular form against Zero but Zero commented on how weak the shot felt suggesting that Copy X is indeed far weaker then X in terms of combat capabilities.

[@Thentavius]

@@YuriNoel7 Oh, and let's not forget that bootlegged Nova Strike. Doesn't even have the same punch as the one you get from the Ultimate Armor.

[@Spiral-Mark]

Let's also not forget that X is far more cunning than Copy X. Its pretty possible that X even after his series but before the Zero series and Elf Wars is so powerful that he doesn't need to rely on his armors anymore, not even using his ultimate armor. Possibly even mastered Zero's Z saber.

[@train4292]

Bro, that’s both incredible deep, and hilarious

[@theotv5522]

Zero: *enters room* X: "Why do I hear boss music?"

[@thunderknight4149]

and for good reason as he gets comboed against the wall

[@pkmntrainerred4247]

Nothing beats: *Starts playing* Copy X: *Hehehe... I`m in danger... wait why do I hear final boss music?!*

[@balderdasq8987]

Wait, he heals?! I literally had no idea that he did this up until now.

[@MiKenyan]

Only if your rank is A or higher. Every boss in the series has a move they only use under that condition.

[@doggodesign4259]

Oh I thought that was only mmz3

[@uandresbrito5685]

It's supposed to reference the player using a Sub Tank.

[@MiKenyan]

Actually, it's in reference to X recovering his health out of nowhere before fighting Vile in the original Mega Man X game.

[@uandresbrito5685]

@@MiKenyan I think both work. Are any of these confirmed?

[@kicapanmanis1060]

Thanks dude, I have played Zero on some occasions since it’s release in 2002 but your vids made me realize how much more deep these games are. I mean I knew they were deep, now they’re even deeper than I thought!

[@PROTOBLUES90]

I still remember my introduction to the Z series. I was 10 or so but I got a preowned copy. Unfortunately for me the person before me was on the last stage, I forced my way through the stage eventually making quick work of the stage itself only to be stopping by X every time. To this day I haven’t gotten the chance at a rematch with him. With this though, I have confidence in my next attempt

[@trashlambo]

I shared a similar experience as a child. Brother owned it, said I could play it if I made sure to save to the third slot, which I did. Got killed by first boss repeatedly and I gave up. Today, I got to Copy X on the legacy collection, and I'm having trouble getting to phase 2 without low health 😅

[@jtoledovitor25]

Or favorite neighborhood weirdo who no damages stuff is back, is nice to hear ur voice again man!

[@blazezerozx3346]

I now understand how to dodge his laser spread after all these years... Thx Magnus! 😄

[@MH_Zard]

I love the detail in these guides. I've been struggling to keep my rank up against this guy the most out of all the final bosses. Keep it up!

[@tdawgmaster1729]

I FINALLY beat this bastard without cyber-elves! I've been trying to beat him for months now with the save-assist on the Legacy Collection because I couldn't dodge his stupid laser attack. Then I tried using the walls again and beat him. Thank you Magnus!

[@sonictitan1239]

I beat this game on hard mode about 2 weeks ago everything went move except for this guy. Took me about 4 hours to beat him. Felt so satisfied when I beat him though. Thanks for this.

[@CommanderBroShep]

While hard as balls for me, the Zero series was a good one. Glad to see someone giving it the love it deserves.

[@Grexius]

I could never get the movement down to charge slash Seraph X and then return to the wall, so I always ended up falling down the pit like a dumbass when I tried. Seraph X is hard to practice against, being that he is a second phase, so a guide like this is very welcome. :)

[@BigItalian7]

So how do you do it?😅 i know you have to dash-jump but it still feels super difficult

[@soulareclipse1802]

Literally beat it on hard mode with an A rank yesterday, and my friend was the one who suggested I use the triple rod along with the shield

[@sonicbacon123]

I commented like 11 months ago. I played so many games since quitting attempts on this. Finally wanted to return to the Zero games. Was about to go straight into Zero 2 and onward. But nah I refused till I cleared this on hard. Thanks again man! It was segmented using the collection's save assist feature but I'm happy to have A ranked every mission in Zero 1!

[@NayruSSB]

Before we get into the strategy, we need to talk about parallel universes...

[@pkmntrainerred4247]

Man, I used to get backed into a corner and decimated by Copy X as a kid, its so satisfying to see a skilled player do that to him... These combos are rad, Magnus. Good job, dude!

[@miraclechao]

2:30 Shout outs to all my *Down Back Boys* for literally holding it down.

[@tax1283]

I just got the Zero collection on the Switch a couple days ago and got stuck on this guys last form. You did a good job explaining this, thanks for the help 💪

[@sonicbacon123]

Thanks so much for this! Wasn't expecting it so soon. I actually haven't beaten him on hard yet, but mostly bc another game I wanted to play dropped so I stopped grinding attempts. Your tips helped me consistently get to phase 2 so I think I can manage it once I return.

[@chiedoziemuoma6419]

I DID NOT KNOW THIS!GREAT GUIDE MAGNUS!!!!!

[@MegamanStarforce2010]

nice! i remember a few years ago i did Copy X with no charging and saber-only. it's pretty friggin brutal on the 2nd form his hurtbox is at just the point where you get hurt trying to jump slash him from too close, and if you're slightly too far it just doesn't hit, so there's this super precise place you *have* to hit him from. think my attempt of it is like the first video i ever uploaded. also a big thing to remember regarding the 2nd form's halo rings are the sound. the instant you hear the sound of the halo forming, they've locked onto your location. so the easiest way to avoid them is -listen for two halo sounds -move forward an inch repeat. especially important for his halo+pillar attack

[@ClownLordi]

Thank jesus, man. I was just sucking at this fight.

[@melo-7904]

I didn’t even realise he heals I always defeated his first form relatively quickly (I mainly either corner him or chill penguin him and stick to the walls waiting for him to be a dumbass and corner himself or fly towards me and get himself cornered)

[@gablink5190]

Do a video on omega, he shares a lot of the same things with copy x, like the stun for example. he is also more fun to fight against.

[@MagnusZero]

I'll put him on the list.

[@co81385]

This is an excellent guide! Thank you for doing this! I am really glad that I discovered your channel!

[@2001_Honda_Civic]

Literally just beat all 4 of the megaman zero games.

[@javiera.riverop.8471]

That combo with the saber and the rod is amazing!

[@travellsylvester]

When you tried your besht in Zero 3, but go back to Zero 1 and still don't succeed. That pretty much summarizes the life of Copy Exploit.

[@Keyshooter]

Dude, I found your channel by looking for better z-chaser strategies because this game was awesome, when I play it in my yonghood never realise the deep this game has, keep up the good content

[@rock4471]

I still can't get over how fucking sick these games are

[@Thentavius]

You know, between the combo guide and this, I'm tempted to fish out the Zero games again to give them a nice whacking. Zero 1 in particular I never cleaned out, so that'll be fun...

[@HajimotoSaito]

A nice Integration of Story into Gameplay. Zero Called him Naive, sure he has X's powers but he's Naivety shows in his Fight what with being able to Combo him. Heck he even heals in front of you where he can be countered if done right. Anyways great Vid and Vuide as Always.

[@IshInWonderland]

God I get so much joy watching you play I'm so happy I found this chan

[@probablyafilthyweeb5904]

Thanks for the guide, was having a lot of trouble on the boss myself

[@no1noseme96]

That combo made me rewind and subscribe

[@TheWolfyHero]

Great content, my dude! Shame I didn't know about your channel sooner

[@rinoiya]

very well done dude. Awesome guide.

[@ninjanate5018]

I had no idea Copy-X used that binding ring attack. He literally never used it on my latest playthrough.

[@LightningCayo]

You can hit Copy X before his heal and cancel it, but it’s frame perfect

[@RenoRoxas]

YOU COULD COMBO HIIIIM??? ON THE WALL? I struggled for 5 hours on this fight and you could DO THAT??? Feel like it wouldn't have took as long if I'd known that. Thats what I get. I didnt use any elfs within the game because I was always so focused on fighting and not dying that I'd only switch my element and never look over there. So I was elfless the entire game. Was wishing I equipped healing ones the entire time. Glad I beat him eventually though. Thanks tho. Noted for the second game. Hope I have a better time. The way you effortlessly destroyed him in his final form almost makes me wanna cry.

[@acetalos-4242]

Ok how did you do that?! @0:13-0:17 I played the zero collection since 2012 and I never knew you could do that.

[@MagnusZero]

Check the video description.

[@acetalos-4242]

@@MagnusZero I actually just looked into your channel and found a video on it. But thanks anyway :)

[@Ando1428]

I didn't like hard mode for the zero series. A game shouldnt take away actions to make a difficulty spike but find a way to challenge the player by more difficult playstyles. All always remember duos from x4. Using his weakness made the fight more challenging then just taking damage and stunning them.

[@PCDSSA]

Codename: Perfect Warrior. 👏👍

[@AmaryInkawult]

My A Rank butt: I am not the Messiah My friend who rarely reaches C Rank: -he- they -is- are the messiah! This No Hit Madlad: Hold My E-Tank

[@devonminnick5503]

It wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t have to hear the long ass monologue every time before the fight, I spend more time there than actually fighting.

[@shadowsnake5133]

And if say you could just swap elves on the fly, because frankly I'm now stuck with no healing, on this fight, and I physically can't combo, my hands can't push buttons fast enough, so I'm just fucked. There's no help here, only bullishit boss design that's about to make me quit entirely again, because I'm tired of this imbalanced piece of trash.

[@Bagingi985]

If you don't care about taking damage, and you have enough health for the second part, you can just use the triple rod and stab him over and over again

[@sotl7749]

0:15 yo I've been playing this for so long and I didn't know we could do that mid-air rolling slash How did you do it man?

[@uandresbrito5685]

You only have to slash in the air after unlocking the respective saber ability. If a simple slash doesn't do it, you can always try double tapping or up-slash. Works like that in ZX

[@sotl7749]

@@uandresbrito5685 imma' try

[@uandresbrito5685]

@@sotl7749 To unlock the skill you have level up using air slashes, by the way.

[@sotl7749]

@@uandresbrito5685 alright man, I didn't know I could rolling slash in a straight line

[@uandresbrito5685]

@@sotl7749 You mean during a dash?

[@armand4116]

Beautiful combos .

[@bushido5889]

He never flinches for me while he's in his first form, even when I charge an attack

[@MagnusZero]

You have to time the attacks properly. He'll never stagger mid-attack. Use the footage for reference.

[@Marz776]

He can heal???

[@Alina14212]

How do you get those weapon combinations for a charged attack though??

[@MoriXIII]

I was fighting Copy X literally last night and was having a lot of trouble with his last form (Im not very good at managing space). I managed to beat him, but only if I waited just a bit more...

[@joaquinfernandez3977]

will you do a video on ZX omega?

[@MagnusZero]

For now, I'm mainly focusing on Zero. My ZX knowledge is severely lacking in comparison.

[@themythicalgriffin385]

I know you have two videos already showing off the omega fight from zero 3, but would you ever make a video breaking down the omega fight like you did with this fight? Or if not, do you have any tips for the fight? I try baiting him into the triple slash combo by dashing towards and then away from him, but it isn't always guaranteed that he'll do it.

[@themythicalgriffin385]

Never mind, figured it out. I run away and hit him with charge shots until he approaches me and misses one of his z saber moves, then I follow up with either a triple slash or gale attack. He's scary up close but is a lot more manageable if you keep your distance and only approach when you know it's safe to be close to him.

[@themythicalgriffin385]

Especially his Ex skill where he pretends to be Akuma. That shit is scary and can pretty much one-shot you.

[@Videogabemoment]

Dude I’m watching this because you know, I’m stuck at this part. And I see the opening and I’m like YOU CAN CHAIN ATTACKS?!?! Bro when are you taught this?!?! I went through this whole game playing like any other Megaman game patiencely waiting for a chance to strike. Had no idea you could attack while charging…

[@Dino9474]

How is your button set up on your switch? Like to do have it set to ‘SWITCH’ to use your sub weapon?

[@ericgarciabernal9571]

How do you keep charging as you attack

[@sinos3xxdg21]

Great video again, btw do you do these now on the new ports?

[@MagnusZero]

No, I still record guide footage and my runs via emulation. I just casually play and practice on the collection now.

[@sinos3xxdg21]

@@MagnusZero any chance you might record some Z-chaser?

[@MagnusZero]

I will, once I'm freed up from current no damage project.

[@sinos3xxdg21]

Great can't wait to watch all the content, keep up the great work

[@AimeeRacing]

I am trying to defeat him since more than a week... Hopefully this video will help me :)

[@jonthunder2216]

Nice. 👍

[@lemonredux3952]

Still can't beat seraph x unpog 😔😔😔

[@percivaldmc3671]

How did you dk that spin ball dash attack at 0:16?

[@thenightguy8328]

sorry if its a too late answer to this, but its dash + down + z-sword if im right

[@percivaldmc3671]

@@thenightguy8328 thanks so much!

[@melissastedman5859]

Hey I wonder what type you use. I use type c but he charged the triple rod well using the z saber

[@MagnusZero]

Type-B

[@zarzuela305]

I also did it with the triple rod but not charging it because i didnt unlock it

[@crimzonshooter]

correct me if I'm wrong, but having faced Seraph Copy X quite a few times on the replay of Z1, His mini Lasers always fired in a consistent Wave formation, no matter where I stood, it just depended on what hand he started firing from.

[@MagnusZero]

It locks in the general direction you're in. If you're anywhere from left to right, that's what hand he'll fire from first. If you're jumping on the platforms, he will lock onto you further above. This is backed by the fact that the wave formation's initial shots travel further up (shown in one of the repeat clips in the video), and end somewhere in the middle of the screen. When you're on ground level, the lasers cover the whole stage, and forces you to the edge.

[@crimzonshooter]

@@MagnusZero ah, gotcha! Okay!

[@zevfpizzorino7607]

Man, even with this guide, I struggle super hard with phase 1 of this fight. I just don't understand when he is going to flinch at all.

[@bestaround3323]

The answer is all the time

[@agenericguy1014]

Wait,you can’t charge any of your weapons(except the shield boomerang)in Hard Mode?!

[@MagnusZero]

Yes. This is a universal restriction to all four games.

[@agenericguy1014]

Magnus Zero Well,that’s gonna be a big problem cuz I’m planning to play MMZ in Hard Mode since I’ve finished all the Zero games

[@MagnusZero]

It's really just there to challenge players who know the games well enough to beat it with bare minimum resources. Doesn't excuse stripping away 90% of what made Zero series combat fun, however. ZX did their hard modes much better. Regardless, if you're good enough, running stages in hard mode can still be very speedy and action-packed.

[@agenericguy1014]

Magnus Zero Alright,I’ll try my best

[@agenericguy1014]

Magnus Zero Also,can I get EX Skills in Hard mode?

[@adamztmz]

Btw pls do more of this i really enjoy it

[@HappyHappy-qr5nd]

im not even close to the tricks you do to defeat Copy X and seraph Since i can only manage to hit 2 buttons at once (because im on pc) So its gonna be hard to dash , jump at the second and then do the charge attack this is frame perfect. im not frame perfect so.... its almost impossible for me to do it until i learn how to do frame perfect stuff

[@DemonicDevilDiran]

So you can't combo unless you grind forever on weapons?

[@MagnusZero]

Never said or implied that.

[@DemonicDevilDiran]

@@MagnusZero Not pointing fingers, just jabbing Z1 for forcing grinding to do cool shit

[@segafan1316]

Holy shit that combo

[@lolailo2199]

I finished the game yesterday why didn't you upload this earlier bruh

[@MagnusZero]

...I uploaded this nine days ago.

[@crimzonshooter]

More like "why didnt youtube recommend this to me earlier"

[@MegaTomPlays]

I love watching copy X get his cheeks clapped

[@SteeleJohnson-o7u]

pause

[@just-mees]

I decided to do a no cyber elf run, and this was the first real boss I got stuck at. Wml I hope this helps Edit: I actually laughed out loud at the intro, lets see if I can pull that off xD Edit2: I very much did, afterwards I styled z chaser with just this guide

[@nivlevtim6469]

Dear magnus zero I like you're video and it inspires me to play MegaMan zero but I really wanted a guide on MegaMan zx and MegaMan zx advent I hope u can understand

[@jessearellano929]

I got the final boss, got frustrated so I did the game on casual mode 😅

[@natelecarde962]

Quarter Guy: REEEEEEEE

[@JuanRodriguez-ce8vs]

Hey kids wanna hear something scary!? Seraph X is a closer representation of a biblical angel that what you see in a church

[@ok-oe3tz]

Not first but oh well, love these videos!

[@Nightriderart906]

Seems hard doing this on mobile but meh ima try this cause am at the copy X boss

[@bobbillans6715]

Weak. Was the original X this weak?

[@agreedboarart3188]

I am definitely in the minority when I say that Zero 1 is my second favorite in the series, beat only by Zero 3.

[@sorubro2193]

Awesome content, I'd like to see a Pegasolta Eclair guide eventally, fuck that guy lmao.

[@MagnusZero]

I'll put him on the list, lol.

[@copyx6291]

i am quite offended by that combo when battling my first form. it makes me feel like a joke! >:(

[@adamztmz]

Too bad not alot of people now about this game

[@axe-tq2wn]

First form is easy Second is ok if you don’t fall

[@dylanlarson4658]

Hey Magnus! Also, First!

[@francysvarona3567]

This was way too easy of a boss

[@ompl4937]

Too funny

[@lpbuster8326]

F, poor copy

[@dontulio677]

lololol

[@StevenWolf275]

First!