Metroid II: Return of Samus
Metroid II: Return of Samus

Gamma Metroid

Learn to defeat the dangerous Gamma Metroid in Metroid II: Return of Samus. This guide covers its lightning attack, weaknesses, and effective missile strategie.

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Description

Significantly larger and more dangerous. They possess a lightning attack and are much more durable. Their attacks deal substantial damage.

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Gamma Metroid

Phases

None. They have a single attack pattern.

Weaknesses

Missiles are essential. Charged shots are also effective. Vulnerable when attacking.

Strategy

Gamma Metroids require a combination of charged shots and missiles. They will often charge at you or unleash a lightning attack. Dodge these attacks by jumping or moving away. Their vulnerable spot is often their underbelly or head when they are in an attack animation. Unleash missiles during these openings. It will take a good number of missiles to bring them down, so ensure you have a healthy supply.

Rewards

Significant lava level recession, revealing major new sections.