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{{Boss-infobox
|image=[[File:Core-X Artwork.png|250px]]
|caption=A Core-X
|games=*[[Metroid Fusion]]
*[[Metroid Dread]]
|location=
|attacks=*Ramming
*Beam Weapons <small>(Hard Core-X)</small>
|weaknesses=[[Missile]]s
|rewards=Various [[Upgrade]]s
|sprite=<random>[[File:Nightmare Core-X Sprite.png]]<br/>The Core-X of [[Nightmare]]@@@[[File:SA-X Hard Core-X Sprite.png]]<br/>The Core-X of the [[SA-X]]@@@[[File:Yakuza Core-X Sprite.png]]<br/>The Core-X of [[Yakuza]]@@@[[File:Ridley Core-X Sprite.png]]<br/>The Core-X of [[Ridley-X]]@@@[[File:Zazabi Core-X Sprite.png]]<br/>The Core-X of [[Zazabi]]</random>
}}


A '''Core-X''' is a type of [[X Parasite]] found in creatures more powerful than those inhabited by most X.  This X will remain intact even after Samus defeats its host due to a hard shell that can only be cracked with [[Missile|Missiles]]. Once Samus breaks through the shell, she may absorb the X regaining one of her latent abilities in the process.<ref name=core/>
They will attack by ramming.
==Hard Core-X==
A '''Hard Core-X''' is an X in possession of a beam weapon that they may fire from an eye. Unlike regular Core-X, a Hard Core-X is only vulnerable when it is preparing to fire its beam weapon and may only be damaged by a direct hit to its eye. Furthermore, when its eye is hit with a Missile, the Hard Core-X will fire its beam attack.
==Manual==
{{Manual
|game=fusion
|name=Core-X
|entry=The other method of reclaiming lost abilities is to absorb a mega-sized X parasite known as a Core-X. The image here is one of several types of these dangerous creatures. The abilities of the Core-X parasites differ from type to type, but the thick thorny membrane that encases them is a common feature. This tough casing must be ruptured by a powerful attack, such as a Missile blast, to render the core vulnerable to absorption. Some of the Core-X parasites are incredibly powerful- engage them with caution.
<br/>
A Core-X will release X parasites when shot with beam weapons. Try using this to your advantage when low on Missiles or energy.<ref name=core>{{Cite manual|The other method of reclaiming lost abilities is to absorb a mega-sized X parasite known as a Core-X. The image here is one of several types of these dangerous creatures. The abilities of the Core-X parasites differ from type to type, but the thick thorny membrane that encases them is a common feature. This tough casing must be ruptured by a powerful attack, such as a Missile blast, to render the core vulnerable to absorption. Some of the Core-X parasites are incredibly powerful- engage them with caution. A Core-X will release X parasites when shot with beam weapons. Try using this to your advantage when low on Missiles or energy.|Metroid Fusion|29}}</ref>
}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Core X Dread.jpg|A Core X from Metroid Dread
File:Core X Ability Dread.jpg|The form the Core X takes after defeat in Dread
</gallery>
{{ref}}
[[Category:Metroid Fusion Bosses]]

Latest revision as of 06:47, 31 January 2024

Core-X
Core-X Artwork.png

A Core-X

Game(s)
Attacks
  • Ramming
  • Beam Weapons (Hard Core-X)
Weakness(es)

Missiles

Rewards

Various Upgrades


A Core-X is a type of X Parasite found in creatures more powerful than those inhabited by most X. This X will remain intact even after Samus defeats its host due to a hard shell that can only be cracked with Missiles. Once Samus breaks through the shell, she may absorb the X regaining one of her latent abilities in the process.[1]

They will attack by ramming.

Hard Core-X[edit | edit source]

A Hard Core-X is an X in possession of a beam weapon that they may fire from an eye. Unlike regular Core-X, a Hard Core-X is only vulnerable when it is preparing to fire its beam weapon and may only be damaged by a direct hit to its eye. Furthermore, when its eye is hit with a Missile, the Hard Core-X will fire its beam attack.

Manual[edit | edit source]

Manual info from Metroid Fusion
Core-X: The other method of reclaiming lost abilities is to absorb a mega-sized X parasite known as a Core-X. The image here is one of several types of these dangerous creatures. The abilities of the Core-X parasites differ from type to type, but the thick thorny membrane that encases them is a common feature. This tough casing must be ruptured by a powerful attack, such as a Missile blast, to render the core vulnerable to absorption. Some of the Core-X parasites are incredibly powerful- engage them with caution.


A Core-X will release X parasites when shot with beam weapons. Try using this to your advantage when low on Missiles or energy.[1]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "The other method of reclaiming lost abilities is to absorb a mega-sized X parasite known as a Core-X. The image here is one of several types of these dangerous creatures. The abilities of the Core-X parasites differ from type to type, but the thick thorny membrane that encases them is a common feature. This tough casing must be ruptured by a powerful attack, such as a Missile blast, to render the core vulnerable to absorption. Some of the Core-X parasites are incredibly powerful- engage them with caution. A Core-X will release X parasites when shot with beam weapons. Try using this to your advantage when low on Missiles or energy." Metroid Fusion Instruction Booklet, Pg 29