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|caption=The '''Spider Ball''' | |caption=The '''Spider Ball''' upgrade in ''Echoes'' | ||
|games=*''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' | |games=*''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' | ||
*''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' | *''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' | ||
*''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' | *''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' | ||
*''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' | *''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' | ||
*''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'' | |||
|users=*[[Samus Aran]] | |users=*[[Samus Aran]] | ||
*[[Spider Guardian]] | *[[Spider Guardian]] | ||
|location=*[[Phendrana Drifts]] | |location=*[[Phendrana Drifts]] - [[Quarantine Cave]]<small> ''(Metroid Prime)''</small> | ||
*[[Sanctuary Fortress]] | *[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Dynamo Works]]<small> ''(Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)''</small> | ||
*[[SkyTown]] | *[[SkyTown]] - [[Powerworks]]<small> ''(Metroid Prime 3: Corruption)''</small> | ||
|obtain=*Defeat [[Thardus]] | |obtain=*Defeat [[Thardus]]<small> ''(Metroid Prime)''</small> | ||
*Defeat [[Spider Guardian]] | *Defeat [[Spider Guardian]]<small> ''(Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)''</small> | ||
*Fix gear mechanism in Powerworks | *Fix a gear mechanism in the Powerworks<small> ''(Metroid Prime 3: Corruption)''</small> | ||
|uses=*Climb magnetically charged surfaces <small>([[Metroid Prime (series)|Prime series]])</small> | |uses=*Climb magnetically charged surfaces <small>([[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime series]])</small> | ||
*Climb walls and ceilings <small>(''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'')</small> | *Climb walls and ceilings <small>(''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'')</small> | ||
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The '''Spider Ball''' is an upgrade for [[Samus Aran|Samus's]] [[Morph Ball]]. In its first appearance in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', it allowed Samus to scale nearly any wall while in Morph Ball mode. In the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Metroid Prime'' series]], the Spider Ball can only cling to magnetically charged surfaces, usually special [[Spider Ball Track|tracks]]. | |||
While Samus typically uses the Spider Ball to access hard to reach locations, she can use it in combat. Bosses such as [[Quadraxis]], the [[Power Bomb Guardian]], and the [[Emperor Ing]] have weaknesses that can only be reached with the Spider Ball. | |||
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==Appearances== | |||
===Metroid Prime=== | |||
In ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', the Spider Ball can only cling to magnetically charged tracks spread out around [[Tallon IV]]. It is obtained after defeating the [[Quarantine Cave|quarantined]] Space Pirate [[Project Titan|experiment]], [[Thardus]], in their research outpost [[Glacier One]]. It radically alters Samus' Morph Ball's appearance: the sides become made of a hardened, clear substance that allows the interior of the Morph Ball to be seen. When Samus activates the Spider Ball, the ball glows green, blue, or red depending on what suit Samus has at the time. It also adds multiple lines on the ball for a sleeker appearance. | |||
===Metroid Prime 2: Echoes=== | |||
In ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Echoes]]'', the Spider Ball was stolen by the [[Ing]] in the prologue of the story, and was later obtained after defeating a [[Spider Guardian|possessed Pillbug]] in [[Sanctuary Fortress]]. The Spider Ball retains its limited abilities to travel on magnetic tracks on [[Aether]]. However, the [[Boost Ball]] can be used in conjunction with the Spider Ball to propel the Morph Ball away from surfaces and becomes critical to solving certain puzzles and defeating certain bosses, including one of the dark temple [[Quadraxis|guardians]] and the [[Emperor Ing|final boss]] of the game. | |||
===Metroid Prime 3: Corruption=== | |||
In ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Corruption]]'', the Spider Ball upgrade doesn't alter the appearance of the Morph Ball like it did in the first ''Prime''. It it found on [[Skytown]] in the hands of a [[Chozo Statue]]. Once again, it can only travel on Spider Ball Tracks and can still be propelled away from them by using the Boost Ball. It is essentially for discovering high, out of reach area of Skytown, as it is slowly disassembled as Samus explores it. | |||
===Metroid II: Return of Samus=== | |||
In ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', the Spider Ball made its debut appearance as one of the most important [[upgrade]]s Samus acquires to fully explore [[SR388]]. It can cling to nearly any floor, wall, or ceiling in the game. | |||
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===Official ''Metroid Prime'' Website=== | ===Official ''Metroid Prime'' Website=== | ||
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*The ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]'' manual entry for Spider Ball has a typo in it, writing 'Botton' instead of 'Button'. | *The ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]'' manual entry for Spider Ball has a typo in it, writing 'Botton' instead of 'Button'. | ||
*By taking advantage of glitches and with enough skill, the Spider Ball upgrade can be skipped in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. | *By taking advantage of glitches and with enough skill, the Spider Ball upgrade can be skipped in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. | ||
*The Spider Ball is the only upgrade in the entire Prime series that is found in the hands of a Chozo Statue. The only other item is the Chozo [[Artifact of Strength]] in [[Magmoor Caverns]]. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Spider Ball mp1 Screenshot.jpg|The Spider Ball on a [[Spider Ball Track]] as seen in ''Metroid Prime'' | |||
File:Spider Ball m2 Screenshot.png|The original Spider Ball from ''Metroid II'' | |||
File:Spider Ball mp1 Artwork.png|The Spider Ball as seen using the [[Gravity Suit]] | |||
File:Morph Ball mp1 Screenshot 03.png|The Spider Ball as seen using the [[Gravity Suit]] | |||
File:Morph Ball mp1 Screenshot 04.png|The Spider Ball as seen using the [[Phazon Suit]] | |||
file:Spider Ball mp2 Website 01.png|Japanese Website | |||
</gallery> | |||
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[[Category:Abilities]] | [[Category:Abilities]] | ||
[[Category:Morph Ball]] | [[Category:Morph Ball]] | ||
