Launch Octopus

Launch Octopus (or Launcher Octopuld in Japanese) is one of the eight Mavericks and a boss from the first Mega Man X game designed to resemble an octopus. He was a Maverick Hunter from the 6th Marine Unit under Sigma who followed his revolt.

Strategy
In all games where he appeared as a boss, Launch Octopus will jump to create a whirlpool on X and Mega Man X will be dragged until he stops using the ability. Later, Octopus will charged Homing Torpedoes that try to crash into X. Octopus will also fire Homing Torpedoes and will keep jumping, making it risky for the battle. Using anything that cuts his tentacles off will make him not use the ability to fire Homing Torpedoes. Octopus will then repeat again.

Other in-game appearances
In Mega Man Xtreme 2, his weakness is Tri-Thunder as it can be dangerous to mix electric with water. He also appears in Boss Attack mode.

Other media
Launch Octopus appeared in the mangas, Rockman X and Rockman X Mega Mission.

Trivia

 * If Mega Man X cuts his tentacles off with Ray Claw in Xtreme 2, he'll show his tentacles during the death animation.


 * On the North American box art of Mega Man X, Launch Octopus is purple instead of red.