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The '''Varia Suit''' is one of [[Samus Aran]]'s many [[Chozo]]-created suits, and is usually the second suit to be obtained. However, in some games like ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', she starts off with this suit. It offers a higher level of shielding than the basic [[Power Suit]], and prevents Samus from taking damage in extreme temperatures and corrosive material such as acid, in some of the games. Its name is derived from a mistranslation of the word "Barrier". {{fact}} It appears in all Metroid games.
The '''Varia Suit''' ('''Varia''' in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''; '''Varia Feature''' in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'') is a recurring [[Power Suit]] upgrade. It is of [[Chozo]] origin. The Varia Suit is often the second suit to be obtained. However, a few games, such as ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'', ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', and ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', Samus never acquires this suit, as it is already active from the beginning. Throughout the ''Metroid'' series, the main function of the Varia Suit has been increased defense, but other applications have been added throughout the series.
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Metroid''===
===''Metroid''===
In the first game, the Varia Suit can be obtained in [[Brinstar]]. Its effect is to reduce damage by 50%. However, due to the 8-bit capabilities of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], the bulky shoulder-pads could not be made, so the suit turned from an orange color to bright pink.  
The Varia Suit can be obtained in [[Brinstar]]. It reduces damage by 50%.


===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''===
===''Metroid Zero Mission''===
In the first Metroid, the Varia Suit was just a pink variation of the Power Suit. However, since  ''Metroid II'' was released for the original [[Game Boy]], and the only way to differentiate the Varia Suit from the [[Power Suit]] was to change its design. This is how the suit got the large shoulder-pads that it has today. Its effects in the game are reducing damage by 50% and increasing movement speed.
In this remake of the original ''Metroid'', the Varia Suit protects Samus from intense heat, [[Bomb Parasite]]s, and acid. It reduces damage by 20%.
 
===''Metroid Prime''===
Samus possesses the Varia Suit at the beginning of ''Metroid Prime'', but it is lost after her suit malfunctions from an explosion during her escape from the [[Frigate Orpheon]]. It is later recovered after defeating [[Flaahgra]] in the [[Chozo Ruins]]. It reduces damage taken by 10% and protects Samus from super-heated areas, such as [[Magmoor Caverns]]. Ironically, after Flaahgra is defeated, the toxic water in the Chozo Ruins disappears, rendering the Varia Suit nearly useless in that area.
 
===''Metroid Prime Hunters''===
Samus begins with the Varia Suit. It does not have any special features.


===''Super Metroid''===
===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''===
The Varia Suit is obtained after defeating [[Kraid]]. It was in Super Metroid that the Varia Suit gained its heat-proof traits. It reduces damage by 50%, and stops damage from superheated areas, such as [[Norfair]].
Samus begins with the Varia Suit. It does not have any special features.


===''Metroid Fusion''===
===''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''===
The Varia Suit reduces damage by 40%, and also resists damage from areas with intense heat or cold. It also makes it possible to absorb the Blue [[X Parasite|X]].
Samus begins with the Varia Suit. It does not have any special features.


===''Metroid Zero Mission''===
===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''===
As in the first game, the Varia Suit is obtained in Brinstar. It resists intense heat, reduces damage by 20%, and also resists damage from [[Bomb Parasite]]s and acid.
The Varia reduces damage by 50% and increases movement speed.


===''Metroid Prime''===
===''Super Metroid''===
Samus is in possession of the Varia Suit at the beginning of ''Metroid Prime'', however it is lost after her suit is damaged aboard [[Frigate Orpheon]]. It is later recovered after defeating [[Flaahgra]] in the [[Chozo Ruins]]. It reduces damage taken by 10%, and as in ''[[Super Metroid]]'', stops damage from superheated areas, such as [[Magmoor Caverns]]. Ironically, after Flaahgra is defeated, the toxic water in the Chozo Ruins disappears, rendering the Varia Suit nearly useless in that area.
The Varia Suit is obtained after defeating [[Kraid]]. It reduces damage by 50% and stops damage from super-heated areas, such as [[Norfair]].


===''Metroid Prime Hunters'', ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'', and ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''===
===''Metroid: Other M''===
Samus starts with the Varia Suit, but it doesn't provides any damage resistance. In ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' and ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', it is later upgraded with additional suits.
The Varia Feature shares the same function as it did in its predecessor.


===''[[Metroid: Other M]]''===
===''Metroid Fusion''===
The Power Suit has been changed to look like the Varia Suit with its signature shoulder pads. However, the actual Varia Suit has been replaced by the Varia Feature, which tints parts of Samus' suit orange.
The Varia Suit reduces damage by 40% and also protects Samus from intense heat or cold. It also makes it possible for Samus to absorb the Blue [[X Parasite|X]].


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Varia Suit is the only suit to appear in every Metroid game in one form or another, even over the basic Power Suit.
*Prior to ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'', the Varia Suit never had pauldrons. Due to the 8-bit capabilities of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], the color of the suit turned from an orange to salmon pink.
*The Varia Suit adds extra circular bulky shoulder plating, and sharper knee edges.
**Because no distinction could be made based on the coloration of the [[Game Boy]], pauldrons were added.
*''Super Metroid'' is the first game where the Varia Suit gained its heat-proof traits, although chronologically it is ''Metroid: Zero Mission''.
*The Varia Suit is the only suit to appear in every ''Metroid'' game.
*"Varia" is derived from a mistranslation of the word "Barrier". <ref>{{Hover|バリアスーツ|Bariasūtsu; Barrier Suit}}</ref>
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The Varia Suit (Varia in Metroid and Metroid II: Return of Samus; Varia Feature in Metroid: Other M) is a recurring Power Suit upgrade. It is of Chozo origin. The Varia Suit is often the second suit to be obtained. However, a few games, such as Metroid Prime Hunters, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Samus never acquires this suit, as it is already active from the beginning. Throughout the Metroid series, the main function of the Varia Suit has been increased defense, but other applications have been added throughout the series.

Appearances

Metroid

The Varia Suit can be obtained in Brinstar. It reduces damage by 50%.

Metroid Zero Mission

In this remake of the original Metroid, the Varia Suit protects Samus from intense heat, Bomb Parasites, and acid. It reduces damage by 20%.

Metroid Prime

Samus possesses the Varia Suit at the beginning of Metroid Prime, but it is lost after her suit malfunctions from an explosion during her escape from the Frigate Orpheon. It is later recovered after defeating Flaahgra in the Chozo Ruins. It reduces damage taken by 10% and protects Samus from super-heated areas, such as Magmoor Caverns. Ironically, after Flaahgra is defeated, the toxic water in the Chozo Ruins disappears, rendering the Varia Suit nearly useless in that area.

Metroid Prime Hunters

Samus begins with the Varia Suit. It does not have any special features.

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Samus begins with the Varia Suit. It does not have any special features.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Samus begins with the Varia Suit. It does not have any special features.

Metroid II: Return of Samus

The Varia reduces damage by 50% and increases movement speed.

Super Metroid

The Varia Suit is obtained after defeating Kraid. It reduces damage by 50% and stops damage from super-heated areas, such as Norfair.

Metroid: Other M

The Varia Feature shares the same function as it did in its predecessor.

Metroid Fusion

The Varia Suit reduces damage by 40% and also protects Samus from intense heat or cold. It also makes it possible for Samus to absorb the Blue X.

Trophy Info

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

  • Samus (Varia Suit):
A suit with a higher level of protection than the Power Suit. It eliminates damage caused bu very hot or cold areas. It is also more resilient to enemy attacks than the Power Suit and greatly differs in shoulder design. Recent visual depictions of Samus often show her wearing the Varia Suit.


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The Varia Suit upgrade
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Trivia

  • Prior to Metroid II: Return of Samus, the Varia Suit never had pauldrons. Due to the 8-bit capabilities of the Nintendo Entertainment System, the color of the suit turned from an orange to salmon pink.
    • Because no distinction could be made based on the coloration of the Game Boy, pauldrons were added.
  • Super Metroid is the first game where the Varia Suit gained its heat-proof traits, although chronologically it is Metroid: Zero Mission.
  • The Varia Suit is the only suit to appear in every Metroid game.
  • "Varia" is derived from a mistranslation of the word "Barrier". [1]

References

  1. ↑ バリアスーツ


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