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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. | 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. | ||
==Properties== | |||
===Early Appearances=== | |||
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]] as an [[Unknown Item]] with the same effects, though she cannot use it until she defeats the [[Ruins Test]]. | 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]] as an [[Unknown Item]] 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]], but it cannot be equipped with the [[Spazer Beam]]. | In Super Metroid, it allows Samus to execute a [[Plasma Shield]], but it cannot be equipped with the [[Spazer Beam]]. | ||
==Metroid Prime series= | ===''Metroid Prime'' Series=== | ||
[[file:Plasma Beam Upgrade mp1 Screenshot 01.png|left|85px|The Plasma Beam upgrade in Prime]] | |||
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/> A [[Charge Beam|charged]] shot can reduce most enemies to a cloud of ashes instantly. | |||
In | In ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Corruption]]'' 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 ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', the [[Light Beam]] is capable of igniting enemies. | While not present in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', the [[Light Beam]] is capable of igniting enemies. | ||
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==Flamethrower== | ==Flamethrower== | ||
