Plasma Beam: Difference between revisions

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|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]]

|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]]

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]]'' 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]].

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.  

{{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>}}

 

{{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>}}

{{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>}}

{{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>}}