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

Metroid Larva

Understand Metroid Larva behavior in Metroid II: Return of Samus. Learn quick tactics and missile effectiveness against these basic Metroid forms.

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Description

The most basic form of Metroid. Small, jellyfish-like creatures that float through the air. They attempt to latch onto Samus and drain her energy.

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Metroid Larva

Phases

None. They have a single attack pattern.

Weaknesses

Vulnerable to all attacks, but missiles are most effective for quickly dislodging them if they latch on.

Strategy

Fire rapidly with your Arm Cannon. If one latches onto you, quickly switch to Missiles and fire to dislodge it and deal significant damage. A few direct hits with missiles will destroy them. They are relatively easy to defeat, serving as an introduction to Metroid combat.

Rewards

Receding lava level, opening new paths.