Marvel vs Capcom Infinite: Mega Man X move-set speculation

Since I've heard that the Infinity Gems/Stones would work similarly to the "Groove" System in Capcom vs. SNK 2, I have a few ideas as to how X's Armors may work in conjunction to them (incomplete).

(Hopefully, X will be able to do a Hadouken move without Armors, but it should be relatively weak outside of activating the First Armor or Ultimate Armor.)


Power Stone = First Armor (X1) - [Already revealed in Extended Gameplay Trailer]; Enables the "Spiral Crush Buster" Super, changing the fully-charged shot into three pink blasts that each damage the opponent three times (for a quick and easy 9-hit combo). Can charge "Shotgun Ice" and "Rolling Shield" for unique effects.

Time Stone = Third Armor (X3) enables the "Variable Air Dash" (running/dash-jump followed by air-dash) and "Hyper Charge" (normal shots are all fully-charged).  Can charge "Triad Thunder" and "Sonic Slicer" for unique effects.

Reality Stone = Icarus Armor (X8) enables the "X-Laser" Super. Charging time is decreased, and all shots are powered up by one level (X-Laser is the level 4 shot). Can charge "Shadow Runner" and "Crystal Wall" for unique effects.

Soul Stone = Ultimate Armor (X4, X5, X6, & X8) enables the "Plasma Shot" and "Nova Strike" Supers.  Can charge "Soul Body", "Frost Tower", and "Double Cyclone" for unique effects.  X's Shoryuken becomes the charged version of "Rising Fire".

Mind Stone = Shadow Armor (X6) enables temporary invulnerability when quick-stepping, sticking to walls instead of skidding, hanging from the "ceiling", and use of the Z-Saber. X's normal shots become shuriken, his fully-charged shot becomes "Engetsurin" (crescent slash), and he gains the "Enkourin" Super (Circling Halo; spinning orange crescents encircle X and then fan out). Can charge "Ray Arrow" and "Meteor Rain" for unique effects.

Space Stone = Hermes Armor (X8) enables the "X-Drive" stat boost. A blue energy-field surrounds X, enhancing both his damage output and defense. Can charge "Drift Diamond" and "Shining Ray" for unique effects.


That's all I've got for now. 

UPDATED:  I'm actually thinking that the diagonal-traveling projectile that X fires in the Extended Gameplay Trailer may be Meteor Rain (earned from defeating "Rainy Turtloid" in X6).

I enthusiastically agree with your points on Triad Thunder and Lightning Web.  The former's charged version would be excellent as a way to force X's opponent to stay airborne for the duration of the attack, as the sparks would run along the ground and then up the walls (which would really suck for characters that can't fly).

I'd definitely also be disappointed if X could not wall-jump in this game, even if it's relatively limited [to the Lightning Web].  I think all characters should be able to wall-jump as a new feature, because of the decision to include X (some characters' wall-jumps should vary to fit their playstyles).

I'd also like to see Chameleon Sting (X1) or Drift Diamond (X8) as diagonal attack options for X (veering upwards if grounded; downwards if aerial).  Their charged versions are vastly different, though.

Sonic Slicer (X2; charged) or Rising Fire (X4) would be nice options for attacking right above X's position.


(EDIT):  Did I neglect to mention that Rising Fire's charged version is basically a flame-imbued Shoryuken?

Ooh, like the "Ultimate Psycho Crusher" used by M. Bison?

The closest I can think is the Crystal Hunter in X2 but I could be wrong.

X should get an Iron Man color-scheme for an alt, and vise versa for Iron Man himself.

X could totally have a "Spider-Man" alt costume as well.  (Spider Man X!!!)

All of his normal shots ("lemons") become webs.

I personally wouldn't mind an alt costume that looks like this:  (A variation of his normal armor, and a "First Armor" color as well.)

"TruForce Collectibles"


"Boost Armor" repaint


Black & Gold "Kai" repaint