Super Metroid Bosses

Master Metroid Dread's challenging bosses! Get strategies for Kraid, Chozo, and more. Learn weak points and attack patterns to survive.

Alright, let's talk bosses in Metroid Dread. While this guide is about Dread, the original Super Metroid had some iconic boss fights that really set the stage. Understanding those can give you a feel for what to expect, though Dread's bosses are a whole new beast!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Chozo (Tutorial Boss): Harmless statues, except one that comes alive. Blast its torso with Power Beam shots or Missiles. It shoots 'Chozo Globes' which you can shoot to regain Health and Ammo.
• Spore-Spawn (Mini-Boss): The mini-boss of Brinstar.
• Kraid: A classic. In the original, you blast his mouth open with missiles after shooting his head or hand, then jump in to hit him. Claw projectiles can be shot for health/missiles.

Phases:

1. Chozo (Tutorial Boss): This Chozo comes to life and attacks. You'll need to blast its torso. It shoots 'Chozo Globes' that can be destroyed for resources. You can also use the Morph Ball to roll under its legs. The fight involves blowing off its chest armor.
2. Kraid Normal Battle: Kraid rises from the ground. Shoot his head or hand to make his eyes light up and his mouth open. Jump and shoot a missile into his mouth. Claw projectiles can be destroyed for resources. The original game had platforms that were tricky to stay on, and dodging claws was tough. The Metroid Dread version is an evolution of this fight.
3. Kraid Quick Kill (Super Metroid): A speedrun tactic. If you're fast enough and have the Super Missile expansion, you can defeat Kraid before he fully rises. This involves a precise sequence: 1. Blast with Arm-Cannon to open mouth. 2. Three Super Missiles. 3. One Missile. This requires perfect execution and is very difficult to pull off.

Strategy:

• Chozo (Tutorial Boss): For a normal playthrough, just blast its torso. For a more advanced approach, use the Morph Ball to get under its legs. The fight is designed to teach you about resource management by letting you collect ammo/health from its projectiles.
• Kraid Normal Battle: Make sure you enter the fight with full health and missiles. There's usually a save station nearby. Focus on hitting Kraid's mouth when it opens. Don't forget you can shoot his projectiles for pickups. The original game had some advanced challenges like no-damage runs, charge beam only, or missiles only.
• Kraid Quick Kill: This is a high-level technique for speedrunners. It requires precise timing and conserving your Super Missiles. The math behind the damage is precise: 3 Super Missiles + 1 regular Missile can take him down before he fully emerges. It's a testament to the game's depth that such strategies exist.
• General Boss Tips: Always try to enter boss fights with full health and missiles. Learn the boss's attack patterns; they often have tells before they strike. In Metroid Dread, many bosses have specific weak points or phases that change their attack style.

While the original Super Metroid bosses were foundational, Metroid Dread introduces its own set of formidable foes. Keep these classic strategies in mind, but be ready for new challenges!