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The Wave Beam is one of the upgrades to Samus's basic Beam weapons, designed by the Chozo. Its exact function varies between games.
In Metroid, Metroid II: Return of Samus and Super Metroid Samus's Arm Cannon fires 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.[1]
In Metroid Prime, it causes the arm cannon to fire three oscillating electrical pulses that will have limited homing abilities on any target Samus locks on to. A charged shot will briefly paralyze enemies that it hits.[2] The electrical pulses can easily destroy machines,[3] and be used to energize Power Conduits.[4] The Wave Beam is also one of Samus's weapons that have been reverse-engineered, wielded by the Wave Trooper variation of Trooper Pirates.[5]
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.
Data
Manuals
In Game Data
Metroid: Zero Mission
"This beam, which is made up of energy waves, can pass through solid objects."[13]
Metroid Prime
"Fire the Wave Beam to open Purple Doors. The Wave Beam won't home in on targets without a lock-on. Press and hold L to lock on. Charge the Wave Beam to fire a fierce electric blast. Enemies struck by this blast will be enveloped in electrical energy for a few moments."[2]
Metroid: Other M
"Effect: Increases damage.
Secondary effect of penetrating materials that are transparent or semitransparent."
Sprites
Gallery
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The Wave Beam upgrade in Metroid Prime
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Wave Beam sends out a charge in a wavy pattern and pierces some obstacles." Super Metroid Instruction Booklet, Pg 23
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Fire the Wave Beam to open Purple Doors. The Wave Beam won't home in on targets without a lock-on. Press and hold L to lock on. Charge the Wave Beam to fire a fierce electric blast. Enemies struck by this blast will be enveloped in electrical energy for a few moments." —Samus's Notes (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "Well-armed and armored security mecha. Sentry Drones are susceptible to electrical attacks. Their electronic warfare suit can scramble Visor technology as well." —Logbook (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "This door has no power. A nearby Power Conduit must be energized for it to open. A blast of electrical energy will energize the conduit." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "Space Pirate armed with Wave Beam technology. Space Pirates have reverse-engineered several of your weapons, including the Wave Beam. A flaw in the design makes these Pirates vulnerable to their own Beam weapon system. These weapons are inferior to your Chozo-designed originals, but still quite potent." —Logbook data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "The beams are wave-shaped and are stronger than normal beams. If you already have a long beam, the long beam becomes a long wave beam" Metroid Instruction Booklet, Pg 23
- ↑ "This allows Samus to fire beams of energy waves that can penetrate walls." Metroid: Zero Mission Instruction Booklet, Pg 25
- ↑ "The Wave Beam fires three oscillating waves of energy. As with the other beam weapons, the Wave Beam is especially effective against certain energies and can be powered up once Samus finds the Charge Beam. The Wave Beam also features a limited homing effect." Metroid Prime Instruction Booklet, Pg 17
- ↑ "The Wave Beam fires 3 oscillating waves of energy. When you lock on and fire, the beam homes the target. Enemies hit by this beam may get a electrical shock and be unable to move." Metroid Prime: Trilogy Instruction Booklet, Pg 14
- ↑ "The beam travels in a wave shape. It is a very powerful beam and has a wide range of effect." Metroid II: Return of Samus Instruction Booklet, Pg 21
- ↑ "Adds the ability to penetrate transparent and semi-transparent objects. This powerful beam can also be shot as a Charge Beam." Metroid: Other M Instruction Booklet, Pg 23
- ↑ "Shoot through obstacles with this undulating beam." Metroid Fusion Instruction Booklet, Pg 32
- ↑ "This beam, which is made up of energy waves, can pass through solid objects." —Inventory Data (Metroid: Zero Mission)
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