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[[File:451764-wavebeam.jpg|thumb|In ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', the [[Arm Cannon]] shifts into a different configuration when the '''Wave Beam''' is active.]] | [[File:451764-wavebeam.jpg|thumb|In ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', the [[Arm Cannon]] shifts into a different configuration when the '''Wave Beam''' is active.]] | ||
The '''Wave Beam''' is one of the upgrades to [[Samus Aran|Samus]] | The '''Wave Beam''' is one of the upgrades to [[Samus Aran|Samus's]] basic [[Arm Cannon]] designed by the [[Chozo]]. Its exact function varies between its appearances. | ||
In ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' | In ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' and ''[[Super Metroid]]'' Samus's Arm Cannon to fire a single oscillating [[Beam|beam]]. In [[Metroid: Zero Mission]], the Arm Cannon fires three simultaneous-oscillating beams. In [[Metroid Fusion]] the Arm Cannon already fired three simultaneous beams due to the [[Wide Beam]], but it adds oscillations. In Super Metroid, it will let the Plasma Beam fire two simultaneous beams if they are equipped together. In all 2D appearances of the Wave Beam, it can travel through walls. | ||
In ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', it causes the arm cannon to fire three oscillating electrical pulses | In ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'', it causes the arm cannon to fire three oscillating electrical pulses that will home in on any target Samus locks on to. A [[Charge Beam|charged shot]] will briefly paralyze enemies that it hits. | ||
== Wavebuster == | |||
<small>''Main Article: [[Wavebuster]]''</small> | |||
The Wavebuster is the Wave Beam's [[Charge Combo]]. It fires a sustained beam that can home in on any nearby target without the need to lock on. | |||
[[Category:Beams]] | [[Category:Beams]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Arm Cannon]] | [[Category:Arm Cannon]] | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 26 June 2010
The Wave Beam is one of the upgrades to Samus's basic Arm Cannon designed by the Chozo. Its exact function varies between its appearances.
In Metroid, Metroid II: Return of Samus and Super Metroid Samus's Arm Cannon to fire a single oscillating beam. In Metroid: Zero Mission, the Arm Cannon fires three simultaneous-oscillating beams. In Metroid Fusion the Arm Cannon already fired three simultaneous beams due to the Wide Beam, but it adds oscillations. In Super Metroid, it will let the Plasma Beam fire two simultaneous beams if they are equipped together. In all 2D appearances of the Wave Beam, it can travel through walls.
In Metroid Prime, it causes the arm cannon to fire three oscillating electrical pulses that will home in on any target Samus locks on to. A charged shot will briefly paralyze enemies that it hits.
Wavebuster
Main Article: Wavebuster
The Wavebuster is the Wave Beam's Charge Combo. It fires a sustained beam that can home in on any nearby target without the need to lock on.
