Mega Man X3 - Doppler Stage 2 (Boss: Doppler Octopus)

No-damage Doppler Stage 2. This stage is pretty tricky to complete without taking any damage unless you don't mind defeating most of the stage enemies. It took me a couple stage restarts to make it through the first area unscathed. Use Spinning Blade on the mini-boss. Also note that if you want to unlock the uber Z-Saber weapon, you need to use Zero to defeat that mini-boss. I decided against this since it makes the rest of the game too easy :D Spinning Blade also works great for defending yourself the spike-filled shaft. That area is certainly cleared more quickly by taking damage, but as you know, this is a damage-free run. :) Boss begins: 2:46 Doppler Octopus is primarily weak to Triad Thunder, which is awesome because you can also use that weapon as a protective shield from incoming torpedo fire. Finally, you'll notice that it's very easy to walk on water in MMX3 -- one can do so by repeatedly jumping on or near the surface of the water. This technique makes this boss even easier. Finally, for those who have not destroyed Vile, they will instead fight him and his upgraded ride armor. The armor is weak to Spinning Blade, and Vile is still weak to Ray Splasher. Game: Mega Man X3 System: Super Nintendo