General Info
Version Differences
The Japanese version of Mega Man Zero 2 features zips. This was patched out of the North American release.
Weapon Experience
Mega Man Zero 2 features a weapon experience system like Zero "1". The more you use a weapon, the better Zero can use it.
Information here was originally posted in a pastebin by Kuriban - https://pastebin.com/AFeyKueR
It should be noted - Damage done during the intro stage does not affect weapon experience.
Z-Saber
Levels
| Level | XP needed | Effect |
| 1 (Start) | 0 | Single sword slash. Normal jump slash. No elemental effects |
| 2 | 30 | 2 standing slash combo |
| 3 | 90 | 3 standing slash combo |
| 4 | 290 | Can Charge saber attack and apply elemental chip damage |
| 5 | 850 | "Quick Charge" (for saber) |
XP Table
| Attack | XP Gained |
| Second Combo Slash | 2 |
| Third Combo Slash | 4 |
| Charge Slash | 8 |
| Everything Else | 1 |
Z-Buster
Level Table
| Level | XP needed | Effect |
| 1 (Start) | 0 | |
| 2 | 200 | Full charge shot, Elemental effects |
| 3 | 600 | Quick Charge (for buster) |
XP Table
| Attack | XP Gained |
| Lemons | 1 (including boss iframes) |
| Half Charge | 2 |
| Full Charge | 4 |
Chain Rod
Level Table
| Level | XP needed | Effect |
| 1 (Start) | 0 | |
| 2 | 50 | Full charge, Elemental effects |
| 3 | 210 | Quick Charge (for chain) |
XP Table
| Attack | XP Gained |
| Normal | 1 |
| Charged | 2 (per hit) |
Shield Boomerang
Level Table
| Level | XP needed | Effect |
| 1 (Start) | 0 | |
| 2 | 30 | Mid Range throw |
| 3 | 80 | Long Range throw |
XP Table
| Attack | XP Gained |
| Charge Attack | 1 |
| "Point Blank" Charge Attack | 2-3 |
Item Locations
Many of these are safety items, but they are listed here for convenience. This is not a complete list of elves.
Sub Tanks
Actual Tanks
Ourobockle's stage - near the end before the crusher screen. Pull the block down to the spikes below, then cross the spikes to the left (Dash jump or Strike Chain grappling)
Cyber Elves
| Elf Name | Stage | Energy | Location | |
| Estan | Neo Arcadia (1) | 700 |
Early in the stage, behind a large block movable with the Chain Rod.
Fire the chain rod into the block, then press "away" then the chain connects. |
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Life Upgrades
| Elf Name | Stage | Energy | Location | |
| Grandie | Phoenix |
300 700 |
Use the bombs to destroy the top wall in the first long indoor section, just before the red platform. The red platform can be destroyed by bombs.
The elf is up above in a box
This elf doubles Zero's HP |
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| Euppie | Fefnir |
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under ladder beneath big green cannon Pantheon. |
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| Fuppie | Poler Kamrous |
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In a box above the door leaving the Ice Golem's room. |
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| Mappie | Burble |
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in the box through hidden passage below ruins entrance. |
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| Yeppie | Ourobockle |
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hidden in the trees near the start |
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Damage
Removes half of a boss's health
| Elf Name | Stage | Energy | Location | |
| Hafmardo | Poler | 300 | Dropped by the Ice Golem after defeating it. |
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Z2 Rank & EX Skills
Defeating bosses while starting the stage with (at least) A-Rank will give Zero an EX Skill.