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The '''Plasma Beam''' is a [[Chozo]]-designed upgrade to Samus's [[Arm Cannon]]. It serves different functions in its different appearances in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. | |image=[[File:Plasmabeam.png]] | ||
|caption=Plasma Beam in Metroid Prime | |||
|games=[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]<br>[[Metroid Prime]]<br>[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]<br>[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]<br>[[Super Metroid]]<br>[[Metroid Fusion]] | |||
|users=[[Samus Aran]]<br>[[Plasma Trooper]]<br>[[Dark Samus]]<br>[[Ghor]]<br>[[SA-X]] | |||
|location=Metroid Zero Mission: [[Crateria]]<br>Metroid Prime: [[Magmoor Caverns]]<br>Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: [[SkyTown]]<br>Super Metroid: [[Maridia]]<br>Metroid Fusion: [[Sector 2 (TRO)|Sector 2]] | |||
|effects=Travels through enemies (2D)<br>Ignites foes (Metroid Prime) | |||
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The '''Plasma Beam''' is a [[Chozo]]-designed upgrade to Samus's [[Arm Cannon]]. It serves different functions in its different appearances in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. It is the one of the most powerful beam weapons in Samus's arsenal. | |||
In ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', ''[[Super Metroid]]'', and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' | In ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', ''[[Super Metroid]]'', and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' It has the ability to pass through enemies allowing it to hit multiple targets, this effect is also carried over when the Plasma Beam is stacked with other weapons.<ref name=mf/><ref name=sm/> In Metroid II, the Plasma Beam can also travel through walls.<ref name=m2/> Samus can obtain the Plasma Beam in [[Metroid: Zero Mission]] with the same effects, though she cannot use it until she defeats the [[Ruins Test]]. | ||
In Super Metroid, it allows Samus to execute a [[Plasma Shield]]. | |||
==Metroid Prime series== | ==Metroid Prime series== | ||
In the [[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime series]], it serves as a heat based weapon, allowing [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to melt both ice and [[frigidite]] and ignite foes. In Metroid Prime, a [[Charge Beam|charged]] shot can vaporize most enemies instantly | In the [[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime series]], it serves as a heat based weapon, allowing [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to melt both ice and [[frigidite]] and ignite foes.<ref name=prime/> In Metroid Prime, a [[Charge Beam|charged]] shot can vaporize most enemies instantly. In [[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Metroid Prime 3]] it can be used to weld or melt some objects. While the beam is weaker than in Metroid Prime, it has a higher rate of fire.<ref name=tri/> | ||
While not present in {{Mp2}}, the [[Light Beam]] is capable of igniting enemies. | |||
==Flamethrower== | ==Flamethrower== | ||
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==Manuals== | ==Manuals== | ||
===Metroid Prime=== | ===Metroid Prime=== | ||
{{Manual|mp1|Plasma Beam|The most powerful beam weapon in Samus's arsenal, the short-range Plasma Beam launches streams of molten energy that can ignite some enemies and melt ice. Like all beam weapons, the Plasma Beam can combine with Missiles for a high-powered combo attack once Samus finds its combo power-up.<ref name=prime>{{Cite manual|The most powerful beam weapon in Samus's arsenal, the short-range Plasma Beam launches streams of molten energy that can ignite some enemies and melt ice. Like all beam weapons, the Plasma Beam can combine with Missiles for a high-powered combo attack once Samus finds its combo power-up.|Metroid Prime|17}}</ref>}} | |||
===Metroid Prime: Trilogy=== | |||
{{Manual|tri|Plasma Beam|This beam launches streams of molten energy. It can ignite some enemies, and sometimes it can melt ice, but it is a short-range weapon.<ref>{{Cite manual|This beam launches streams of molten energy. It can ignite some enemies, and sometimes it can melt ice, but it is a short-range weapon.|Metroid Prime: Trilogy|14}}</ref>}} | |||
{{Manual|tri|Plasma Beam|When you obtain the Plasma Beam, you will be able to burn or melt some enemies and obstacles.<ref name=tri>{{Cite manual|When you obtain the Plasma Beam, you will be able to burn or melt some enemies and obstacles.|Metroid Prime: Trilogy|44}}</ref>}} | |||
===Metroid II: Return of Samus=== | ===Metroid II: Return of Samus=== | ||
{{Manual|m2|Plasma Beam|This extremely powerful weapon fires a beam that can even penetrate the solid walls. It is the strongest and most destructive of all of the beam type items.<ref name=m2>{{Cite manual|This extremely powerful weapon fires a beam that can even penetrate the solid walls. It is the strongest and most destructive of all of the beam type items.|Metroid II: Return of Samus|22}}</ref>}} | |||
===Super Metroid=== | ===Super Metroid=== | ||
{{Manual|sm|Plasma Beam|The most powerful of all the beams can destroy several targets at once.<ref name=sm>{{Cite manual|The most powerful of all the beams can destroy several targets at once.|Super Metroid|23}}</ref>}} | |||
===Metroid Fusion=== | ===Metroid Fusion=== | ||
{{Manual|fu|Plasma Beam|This beam passes through enemies, hitting multiple targets.<ref name=mf>{{Cite manual|This beam passes through enemies, hitting multiple targets.|Metroid Fusion|32}}</ref>}} | |||
==In Game Data== | ==In Game Data== | ||
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The Plasma Beam is a Chozo-designed upgrade to Samus's Arm Cannon. It serves different functions in its different appearances in the Metroid series. It is the one of the most powerful beam weapons in Samus's arsenal.
In Metroid II: Return of Samus, Super Metroid, and Metroid Fusion It has the ability to pass through enemies allowing it to hit multiple targets, this effect is also carried over when the Plasma Beam is stacked with other weapons.[1][2] In Metroid II, the Plasma Beam can also travel through walls.[3] Samus can obtain the Plasma Beam in Metroid: Zero Mission with the same effects, though she cannot use it until she defeats the Ruins Test.
In Super Metroid, it allows Samus to execute a Plasma Shield.
Metroid Prime series
In the Metroid Prime series, it serves as a heat based weapon, allowing Samus to melt both ice and frigidite and ignite foes.[4] In Metroid Prime, a charged shot can vaporize most enemies instantly. In Metroid Prime 3 it can be used to weld or melt some objects. While the beam is weaker than in Metroid Prime, it has a higher rate of fire.[5]
While not present in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, the Light Beam is capable of igniting enemies.
Flamethrower
Main Article: Flamethrower
The Flamethrower is the Plasma Beam's Charge Combo. It allows Samus to fire a steady stream of fire that ignites any nearby opponents.
Manuals
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime: Trilogy
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Super Metroid
Metroid Fusion
In Game Data
Metroid: Zero Mission
"This powerful beam can blast through multiple enemies."[6]
Metroid Prime
"Fire the Plasma Beam to open Red Doors. The Plasma Beam is very effective against cold-based enemies. Charge the Plasma Beam to fire a sphere of plasma. Enemies struck by this blast will be engulfed in flames for a few moments."[7]
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
References
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- ↑ "Fire the Plasma Beam to open Red Doors. The Plasma Beam is very effective against cold-based enemies. Charge the Plasma Beam to fire a sphere of plasma. Enemies struck by this blast will be engulfed in flames for a few moments." —Samus's Notes (Metroid Prime)
