Editing Screw Attack

|image=[[File:Screw Attack Artwork 01.png|280px]]

|caption=Concept Art of the Screw Attack from ''Echoes''

|authorized=<small>Activated without authorization in sector 1 as a bonus to the [[Space Jump]]</small>

*[[Vault (Sanctuary Fortress)|Vault]] (''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'')

*[[Bryyo]] (''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')

*[[Sector 1 (SRX)]] (''Metroid Fusion'' From [[Ridley-X|Ridley's Core X]])

*[[Artaria]] (''Metroid Dread'')

|obtain=*Open [[Luminoth Vault Chamber]] (''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'')

The '''Screw Attack''' is a powerful ability which turns [[Samus Aran|Samus's]] armor into a weapon. Its first appearance was in the original ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and has been an upgrade in most subsequent games since, absent in only ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''. The Screw Attack allows Samus to somersault into enemies, killing many instantly. Some enemies can only be destroyed with the Screw Attack. It is extremely powerful, but Samus must put herself at close proximity to the enemy. Very few enemies are resistant to it. It does not work underwater if Samus does not have the [[Gravity Suit]] with the exception of ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.<ref name=Super/>

==Appearances==

===2D Series===

[[File:Screw Attack m1 Artwork.png|left|100px|Artwork of the Screw Attack from ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'']]

The Screw Attack in the 2D games is a very powerful weapon and is generally obtained late in-game. It is obtained in [[Norfair]] after defeating [[Ridley]] in [[Ridley (area)|his hideout]] ''Metroid'' and ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' and in the same place in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' and it is obtained in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' upon defeating [[Ridley-X]] in [[Sector 1 (SRX)]]. This weapon can decimate any small, less significant enemies, deal severe damage against larger more threatening enemies, and destroy even the seemingly invincible [[Ripper]]s and [[Ripper II]]. The Screw Attack is also used to tear through [[Screw Attack Block]]s and other easily breakable blocks. Since the Screw Attack only has offensive potential, it is not required in any 2D game exept for ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', due to its linear nature.

It retains a similar function in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', with some added capabilities. It allows Samus to jump up to seven times instead of the usual two which she can use to cross large distances easily. It also allows Samus to scale [[Wall Jump Surface|certain walls]]. The [[Gravity Boost]] activates underwater in ''Echoes'' instead of the Screw Attack, preventing Samus from using it while submerged.<ref name=Echoes/> It can be steered slightly by tilting the control stick left or right during a Screw Attack.

 

===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===

Samus can use the Screw Attack throughout the entire [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros. series]] as one of her Special Moves as well as her main recovery move.<ref name=melee/> [[Dark Samus]], added in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] as echo fighter of Samus, also utilises the Screw Attack in a manor identical to Samus.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', it is also an item that can be held and used by other characters. Whenever the character jumped, the Screw Attack activates. It can also be thrown, causing the target to do the Screw Attack.<ref name="melee" /> In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], it is a badge that cannot be thrown but otherwise works the same.<ref name="brawl" />

 

In Kirby Super Star and its remake Kirby Super Star Ultra the Screw Attack, or Screw Ball as it is referred to in the original game, makes a minor appearance as one of the collectible treasures in the Great Cave Offensive where it is valued at 80, 000 G. <ref>{{cite web|quote= '''Treasure''': Screw Ball (Kirby Super Star)/Screw Attack (Kirby Super Star Ultra) '''Value''': 80,000 G '''Notes''': A reference to the Screw Attack power-up of the Metroid series.|url= https://wikirby.com/wiki/Treasure|title= Treasure|site= WiKirby}}</ref>

=== Manuals===

|entry=After executing a Space Jump, press the B Button repeatedly and with good timing to initiate and perform multiple Screw Attacks. As you guide Samus with the Control Stick, she'll damage enemies and cross huge horizontal distances.

If Samus performs a Screw Attack while facing and touching certain walls, she will perform a Wall Jump-stringing together multiple Wall Jumps allows her to climb great heights.<ref name=Echoes>{{Cite manual|After executing a Space Jump, press the B Button repeatedly and with good timing to initiate and perform multiple Screw Attacks. As you guide Samus with the Control Stick, she'll damage enemies and cross huge horizontal distances. If Samus performs a Screw Attack while facing and touching certain walls, she will perform a Wall Jump-stringing together multiple Wall Jumps allows her to climb great heights.|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|21}}</ref>

==== Metroid Prime 2: Echoes====

:Striking enemies with the Screw Attack will damage them. Performing a Screw Attack while facing and touching a wall will execute a Wall Jump. Use the Wall Jump to travel great vertical distances."<ref>{{cite|The {{color|orange|Screw Attack}} allows you to transform into a mobile ball of deadly energy. The Screw Attack has a limit of consecutive jumps. After executing a Space Jump, press {{GCIcon|B}} repeatedly to initiate and perform the Screw Attack. Use {{GCIcon|Control Stick}} to steer while in Screw Attack mode. {{color|orange|Samus's notes:}}The Screw Attack has a limit of consecutive jumps. Striking enemies with the Screw Attack will damage them. Performing a Screw Attack while facing and touching a wall will execute a Wall Jump. Use the Wall Jump to travel great vertical distances.|Inventory Data|Metroid Prime 2:Echoes}}</ref>

 

{{Trophy|Screw Attack|Screw Attack|One of Samus Aran's power-ups from the original Metroid, the Screw Attack turns a jump into a rotating attack move. When carrying this item, any character's ordinary jump move will turn into a Screw Attack. By the same token, if you throw this item at an enemy, your foe will spontaneously do a Screw Attack.<ref name=melee>{{cite|One of Samus Aran's power-ups from the original Metroid, the Screw Attack turns a jump into a rotating attack move. When carrying this item, any character's ordinary jump move will turn into a Screw Attack. By the same token, if you throw this item at an enemy, your foe will spontaneously do a Screw Attack.|Trophy Gallery|Super Smash Bros. Melee}}</ref>|Randomly Obtainable|[[File:Screw Attack ssbm Trophy.png|100px]]}}

 

{{Trophy|Screw Attack|Screw Attack|A badge you can wear to turn jumps into Samus's signature Screw Attack. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, it was an item you carried, but this time around it's a badge you wear—which means you can use it and another item at the same time. There's a good chance you'll be able to string together Screw Attacks and midair strikes for powerful combos.<ref name=brawl>{{cite|A badge you can wear to turn jumps into Samus's signature Screw Attack. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, it was an item you carried, but this time around it's a badge you wear—which means you can use it and another item at the same time. There's a good chance you'll be able to string together Screw Attacks and midair strikes for powerful combos.|Trophy Gallery|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]}}</ref>|Randomly Obtainable|[[File:Screw Attack - Brawl Trophy.png|Screw Attack trophy from Brawl|200px]]}}

 

 

 

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File:ScrewAttack.gif|Samus using the Screw Attack against two Space Pirates in ''Zero Mission''

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