Mega Man Zero - Triple Rod Only (Hard) (A/S Rank)

This is a challenge run where I beat Mega Man Zero on Hard difficulty using only the Triple Rod and maintaining either an A or S rank average for the entire run. To get an A rank, your average score must be at least 86p, and for S rank it must be at least 96p. Bosses fought at A/S Rank can use EX Attacks. On Hard difficulty, Zero takes 50% more damage, cannot use cyber-elves, cannot level up weapons, and cannot use charge attacks (except for Shield Boomerang). Exceptions to the Triple Rod rule include everything leading up to acquiring the weapon, but it must be obtained as soon as possible. Most missions were completed with S ranks, with the sole exception being an A rank on Neo Arcadia Core due to how much more difficult it was to avoid taking damage.

I get the Triple Rod at 10:56

Helpful guide for rank requirements by Shadow2099: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gba/551...

Recorded on PS5 via Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection.

Requested by @ucoannguyen7752

Timestamps:
0:00 - Title
0:07 - Intro Stage
3:10 - Disposal Center
6:38 - Retrieve Data
11:35 - Destroy Train
15:20 - Find Shuttle
21:00 - Occupy Factory
24:48 - Defend the Base 1
27:14 - Rescue Colbor
29:56 - Find Hidden Base
34:58 - Duel in Desert
39:11 - Protect Factory
43:19 - Stop the Hacking
47:59 - Defend the Base 2
51:12 - Neo Arcadia Shrine
56:45 - Neo Arcadia Tower
1:00:10 - Neo Arcadia Core
1:12:49 - Ending

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