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In the ''[[Metroid Prime (series)|Prime]]'' series, it appears only in ''Metroid Prime'', | In the ''[[Metroid Prime (series)|Prime]]'' series, it appears only in ''Metroid Prime'', although the other games have some sort of substitute for it. The original ''Prime'' introduces the Ice Beam to the third dimension. It is obtained in the [[Chozo Ruins|Chozo Ruins']] [[Antechamber]]. The Ice Beam configuration on the [[Arm Cannon]] constantly looses a frigid aura. The beam shoots white shots of a low-temperature substance. These shots fired are slower than any other beams in the game. Enemies damaged by this weapon can be slowed or, if enough damage has been dealt, frozen completely. Completely frozen enemies cannot move and can be shattered with a single [[Missile]]. Some enemies, such as bosses or well-shielded enemies, cannot be frozen. | ||
''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' instead has the [[Dark Beam]], similarly shaped to ''Prime's'' Ice Beam, which can encase enemies in dark matter. Enemies encased in this dark matter cannot move and can be destroyed with a [[Missile]]. | ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' instead has the [[Dark Beam]], similarly shaped to ''Prime's'' Ice Beam, which can encase enemies in dark matter. Enemies encased in this dark matter cannot move and can be destroyed with a [[Missile]]. | ||
