Upgrade Chips

Rescuing Mavericks in this game potentially gives the player upgrade chips. These can be given to characters to get better abilities 
 These should generally be given to each character's "Special" row, as the third unlock extends player invincibility frames three times the normal duration. 
 Power upgrades should be avoided, as they do not function as advertised (30% extra damage, take half damage, etc) 
 Other upgrade notes 
 
 Zero's fourth special upgrade, "Critical damage", applies to special attacks, like his Tornado 
 Axl's speed upgrades give his faster movement 
 X is generally not upgraded in New Game, as he is unlocked too late. 
 In a new game +, all upgrades can be unlocked before beginning.