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'''Mega Man''' ({{ja|ロックマン|Rokkuman}}, ''Rockman'') is a newcomer in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. He was announced at Nintendo's [[E3]] 2013 Direct Conference presentation for the game, becoming the first-revealed of the six third-party characters in the game along with [[SEGA]]'s {{SSB4|Sonic}} and {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}, [[Bandai Namco]]'s {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}, fellow [[Capcom]] character {{SSB4|Ryu}}, and [[Square Enix]]'s {{SSB4|Cloud}}. He does not widely use hand-to-hand combat, instead relying on the large arsenal of ranged weaponry he has amassed by defeating boss characters in his own games. His sound effects are reused from the vast number of retro [[Mega Man (universe)|''Mega Man'' games]] he has appeared in.

|game=SSB4

|neutralcount=1

|neutral1dmg=2% (shot), 1% (Mega/Rock Buster)

|neutraldesc=Mega Man fires up to three plasma shots from his Mega Buster (AKA Rock Buster in Japanese), which have limited range and do less knockback at longer range. He lacks a proper forward tilt and neutral air due to his ability to shoot while walking forwards or jumping, though the moves do have minute differences. The Mega Buster itself does slightly more damage when combined up close with the shots fired.

|ftiltdmg=2%

|ftiltdesc=Behaves identically to Mega Man's neutral attack, except the Mega Buster itself does no damage, and Mega Man fires while running forwards, much like in his own series.

|utiltdmg=17% (clean), 12% (mid), 8% (late)

|dtiltdmg=8% (clean), 5% (late)

|dtiltdesc=Mega Man's signature sliding kick attack; he slides approximately four character lengths forward with a kick. Very little startup with low knockback; the hitbox lasts all the way until the slide is finished, which can hit opponents attempting to roll away. A good surprise move, but only if not overused. The actual sliding ability introduced in ''Mega Man 3'' is a non-damaging maneuver, though said ability becomes weaponized with the Charge Kick, Charge Man's weapon in ''Mega Man 5''.

|dashdmg=1% (hits 1-7), 3% (hit 8)

|dashdesc=Mega Man boosts forwards while spinning, damaging anything he touches. Good priority and long lasting, equivalent to {{SSB4|Luigi}}'s dash attack. Useful for mindgames against shields due to its moderate shield stun, which often makes opponents drop their shield too early. Small noticeable ending lag. Based on Top Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 3''.

|fsmashdmg={{rollover|11.5%-19.5%|does not seem to conform to the global smash charge multiplier, as its hitbox is coded with 10 damage|y}}

|fsmashdesc=Mega Man charges up energy in his Mega Buster, before firing off a bigger and more powerful plasma burst that functions like a Smash Attack. Like regular Mega Buster shots, this shot disappears after traveling a moderate distance. The longer it is charged, the further the resulting shot will go, and its size, damage and knockback also increase significantly when it is fully charged. Fully charged, this is the longest-reaching forward smash in the game, although it has travel time to compensate. Based on the Super Mega/Rock Buster's Charge Shot from ''Mega Man 4'' onwards. Interestingly, despite dealing [[electric]] damage, [http://opensa.dantarion.com/s4/mastercore3/dump/160/rockman_chargeshot the Charge Shot has a hitlag multiplier of only 0.3x].

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|2}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1.5}} (hits 2-6), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (hit 7)

|usmashdesc=Mega Man turns both of his hands into electrodes, creating a powerful multi-hitting surge of electricity above him. It is overall useful due to its large hitbox, anti-air properties and quick startup, though it has noticeable ending lag. If an opponent is made tiny by a [[Lightning Bolt]], it's possible to OHKO them. Based on Spark Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 3''.

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|17}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|9}} (late)

|dsmashdesc=Mega Man plants both arm cannons into the ground, causing two vertical flaming pillars to erupt from the ground either side of him which launch the opponent upwards. It has quick startup, but notoriously long endlag that leaves it highly punishable if not landed. Immense knockback when hit with the first frames of the hitbox, which can KO starting at 60% when fully [[charge]]d. It boasts incredible power, being the fourth-strongest down smash in ''SSB4'', behind {{SSB4|Lucario}} at maximum [[aura]], {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}, and {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}. It is based on Flame Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 6''.

|nairdmg=2% (shot), 2% (Mega Buster)

|nairdesc=Behaves identically to Mega Man's neutral attack, except Mega Man fires while jumping or falling in the air much like in his original games. The move has a sweetspot on the Mega Buster that has high base [[knockback]] and can serve as a surprise KO option when [[edge-guarding]]. Due to Mega Man's effective aerial movement, his neutral attack can be used as a very effective "wall" to deny approaches.

|fairdmg=8% (clean), 8.5% (clean tip), 5% (late)

|fairdesc=Mega Man quickly summons a flaming sword to his hand and swings it downwards in front of him. Unlike Mega Man's other aerials, this aerial has few unique features, allowing it to be used as an all-purpose tool. It is based on Sword Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 8''.

|bairdmg=3% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2), 5% (hit 3)

|bairdesc=Mega Man quickly turns around and swings his arm, generating three crescent-shaped energy trails behind him. It is based on Slash Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 7''. Has high knockback and high speed, able to net KOs when edgeguarding, and can chain into itself at low percents.

|uairdmg=3% (early hits), 2% (middle hits), 1% (later hits), 2% (latest hits)

|uairdesc=Mega Man fires a small tornado straight above him. It travels a fair distance, drawing in opponents who touch the tornado. It is based on Air Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 2''. It can easily Star KO opponents even at low percentages, especially if the opponent tries to jump out of it. However, it will meteor smash Mega Man himself if it is reflected.

|dairdmg=14% (clean), 12% (late)

|dairdesc=Mega Man points his fist straight downwards and fires it downwards as a short-ranged projectile. The fist deals the most damage in the first few frames, but afterwards, it turns into an aerial-only [[meteor smash]]. It is based on Hard Man's weapon from ''Mega Man 3''. Mega Man can move himself left or right slightly during the first few frames before launching the fist. Has a weak floating effect before firing.

|grabdesc=Mega Man grabs his opponent with one hand and lifts them over his head. It is based on Guts Man's weapon from ''Mega Man''.

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|fsname=Mega Legends

|fsdmg=3% (init), 39% (attack)

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==In [[competitive play]]==

===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===

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===Most historically significant players===

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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.''

==[[Trophies]]==

*The Robot Masters that appear in the segment in Mega Man's trailer where he shows off his Robot Master abilities are silhouetted versions of their original artwork from the ''Mega Man'' series.

**Each silhouette is also featured with the Weapon name, Robot Master name, and Robot Master number.

*While Mega Man's eighth palette swap uses yellow as the light armor color, the Wii U stock icon uses white instead for unknown reasons. The 3DS version uses yellow like it should be. Strangely, the 3DS result screen uses the white coloring.

*Mega Man is the only character to be a part of every stage event with a different boss, although he is only absent from Samus's event [[Galactic Avenger]].

*Despite being a third-party character, Mega Man's appearance was heavily advertised, as he appeared in more trailers and promotional material than any other third-party character.

*Curiously, in Mega Man's trailer, he is seen pulling out two Metal Blades, something that can't be done in either ''Smash Bros.'' or ''Mega Man''.

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