Dark Hold (ダークホールド Dāku Hōrudo?) is a Special Weapon obtainable in Mega Man X5 by defeating Dark Dizzy. It can stop time in X and Zero's surroundings; the duration of the weapon depends on the Weapon Energy, and once active it can't shut off. Because it is activated as soon as the Special Weapon button is pushed, it cannot be charged. To deactivate Dark Hold, either simply go to the weapons screen and choose another weapon or use a Giga Attack.