Overview
Mega Man 11 includes a large variety of challenges, available via the Extra Modes option in the Main menu. Almost all challenges have online leaderboards where you can compare your best times and scores against the rest of the world!
Don’t look at these strictly as post-game distractions; rather, look at them as vital exercises in becoming an efficient Mega Man 11 player—whether it’s practice fighting a single boss or learning to quickly associate each enemy with its weakness.
Difficulty
All challenges except for Mega Boss Rush are set to Normal difficulty.
Time Limits
Each challenge type has a time limit. If the timer runs out, you immediately fail the challenge. For example, all Time Attack stages have a time limit of 10 minutes. In the case of Block Man and Bounce Man, this means you’ll either score at least a Bronze or fail the stage.
Special Weapons
Except where otherwise noted (such as Tank Oven Panic), any Special Weapons that have been obtained in the main game—as well as the Rush Jet—will be equipped to Mega Man in each challenge. The two most important weapons to keep at the ready for virtually any challenge are Pile Driver and Acid Barrier, while Block Dropper and Tundra Storm can help clear the way. Other Special Weapons are primarily reserved for enemies and bosses who are weak to them.
Support Items and Parts
Challenges do not provide any upgrades or support items for Mega Man, so there’s no relying on Beat to save you from bottomless pits or having the Speed Gear Booster to help you through deadly platforming sequences.
Double Gear
At this point, it should go without saying that the Double Gear system—especially the Power Gear—should be utilized at every worthwhile opportunity in challenges. Just keep in mind that the timer does not slow down when you use Speed Gear.
Challenge Index
Playground: Boyorn Bounce
Playground: Tank Oven Panic
Playground: One Hit Wonders
Playground: Mid-Bosses
Mega Boss Rush