Lan Hikari
A young NetNavi operator whose friendship with MegaMan.EXE drives the story.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Lan or MegaMan.EXE |
|---|---|
A | Talk, inspect, confirm, or use the selected Battle Chip |
B | Cancel or fire the MegaBuster during battle |
L | Open the PET menu outside battle |
R | Jack in or access the jack-in prompt |
Start | Pause or open the status screen where available |
How it plays
How does Mega Man Battle Network play?
Players guide Lan through towns, homes, schools, and other locations, then jack MegaMan.EXE into computers and networks. In cyberspace, MegaMan explores maze-like areas, solves simple obstacles, collects items, and fights viruses or bosses.
Combat takes place on a grid. MegaMan can move within his side of the field, fire the MegaBuster, or select Battle Chips from the folder. Chips provide weapons, attacks, recovery, support, and utility effects. Winning battles earns money, Zenny, and sometimes new chips; story progress opens new areas and stronger encounters.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Mega Man Battle Network?
Build folders around a few compatible chip codes instead of carrying unrelated attacks. Chips with matching codes can be selected together, making turns more consistent.
Use terrain and movement to avoid attacks while waiting for the custom gauge to fill. Save strong chips for bosses, keep recovery chips available, and revisit earlier network areas after gaining new access abilities.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
MegaMan.EXE
Lan's NetNavi and the playable hero in cyberspace.
Mayl Sakurai
Lan's close friend and the operator of Roll.EXE.
Roll.EXE
Mayl's NetNavi and an ally of MegaMan.EXE.
Dex Oyama
Lan's rival and the operator of GutsMan.EXE.
GutsMan.EXE
Dex's powerful NetNavi.
Chaud Blaze
A skilled NetBattler who operates ProtoMan.EXE.
ProtoMan.EXE
Chaud's combat-focused NetNavi and MegaMan's rival.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Regularly check new mystery data and merchants for better Battle Chips.
- 2
Use the MegaBuster between chip selections to conserve folder resources.
- 3
Save before major boss encounters and test unfamiliar chips in easy areas.
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