Mega Man Zero 2 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. 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 Euppie Fefnir under ladder beneath big green cannon Pantheon. Fuppie Poler Kamrous In a box above the door leaving the Ice Golem's room. Mappie Burble in the box through hidden passage below ruins entrance. Yeppie Ourobockle hidden in the trees near the start Damage Removes half of a boss's health Elf Name Stage Energy Location Hafmardo Poler 300 Dropped by the Ice Golem after defeating it. Z2 Rank & EX Skills Defeating bosses while starting the stage with (at least) A-Rank will give Zero an EX Skill. Intro Panther Phoenix Phoenix - Furnaces There are 4 furnace rooms required to fight Phoenix. Each of them can be defeated with a Shield trick. Have The Shield and Thunder chip equipped. Enter the room with a Shield attack charged up Walk into the room and launch the shield just before hitting the ground This timing should destroy each furnace in a single attack.