Lan Hikari
The human protagonist and operator of MegaMan.EXE.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Lan or MegaMan.EXE |
|---|---|
A | Confirm, interact, and use the selected Battle Chip |
B | Cancel or return |
L | Cycle Battle Chips left |
R | Cycle Battle Chips right |
Start | Open or advance the pause/menu interface where available |
How it plays
How does Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team ProtoMan play?
Players guide Lan through towns, buildings, and network areas from a top-down perspective. MegaMan.EXE investigates incidents, fights viruses, and advances the story by opening paths and completing missions.
Battles take place on a six-by-three grid. MegaMan moves around attacks, uses the MegaBuster, and selects Battle Chips from a folder. Chips are drawn into a Custom Screen, and compatible chips can be selected together under the game's rules.
The main campaign adds liberation missions, in which Lan's team frees areas of a strategic map within a limited number of turns. New chips, Navi allies, upgrades, and optional areas expand combat options as the story progresses.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team ProtoMan?
Build folders around a small number of compatible chip codes so the Custom Screen produces usable turns consistently. Keep defensive chips available while learning enemy patterns, especially during liberation missions.
Use allied Navis to exploit their different movement and attack styles. Plan each liberation turn before acting, because wasted turns can reduce the area you can clear and make later encounters more difficult.
Upgrade the MegaBuster and MegaMan's programs when possible, but do not neglect folder improvements. A balanced folder with reliable damage, recovery, and area control is safer than one filled only with powerful situational chips.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
MegaMan.EXE
Lan's NetNavi and the primary playable character in cyberspace.
Chaud
A skilled NetBattler and operator of ProtoMan.EXE who leads the Team ProtoMan campaign.
ProtoMan.EXE
Chaud's powerful sword-wielding NetNavi and a major allied character.
Baryl
A mysterious strategist who organizes the operation against Nebula.
Dr. Regal
The Nebula scientist responsible for the plan involving Dark Chips and liberation.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save before major liberation missions so you can retry a poor route.
- 2
Check new network paths after important story events; optional rewards are often placed away from the main route.
- 3
Use chip codes and regular chip draws to create dependable combinations rather than relying on rare chips alone.
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