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Boss 14: Phantoon [BS14]
Metroid: Other M

Boss 14: Phantoon [BS14]

Defeat Phantoon in Metroid: Other M by targeting its eye and using Super Missiles for a Lethal Strike. Includes facility escape.

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Defeat Phantoon in Metroid: Other M by targeting its eye and using Super Missiles for a Lethal Strike. Includes facility escape.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Lock on to Phantoon's eye to reveal its health bar.
  2. 2
    Shoot its eye with the Plasma Beam. Use charge shots in Search View for a slight advantage.
  3. 3
    Phantoon will smash the shield and send Hand-like creatures; kill them with the Screw Attack.
  4. 4
    Dodge Phantoon's blue fireballs using Sense Move, and counter with charge shots when possible.
  5. 5
    Be cautious with Sense Move placement to avoid hits, especially on Hard Mode.
  6. 6
    When Phantoon extends tentacles and creates explosive floor traps, prepare for its eye to retract.
  7. 7
    Once Phantoon's eye is inside the room, fire as many Super Missiles as possible. Aim for a Lethal Strike opportunity within 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    When Phantoon has about 20% health remaining, switch to standard Plasma Beam shots until its eye drops.
  9. 9
    Approach the eye and perform a Lethal Strike. Alternatively, opt out of the Lethal Strike to continue shooting from afar.
  10. 10
    Use the Grapple Point to access the elevator.
  11. 11
    At the elevator's stop, drop a Power Bomb and descend the shaft.
  12. 12
    Run through the hall and enter the door on the right for a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically).
  13. 13
    Warning: SELF-DESTRUCT PROTOCOL ACTIVATED. You have 5 minutes to escape.
  14. 14
    Charge the stungun for use when needed and use the A button to slide.
  15. 15
    With only 99 energy, avoid Zebesians and fires. Remember Samus' altered movement physics in the Zero Suit, especially faster jump descents; avoid excessive jumping.
  16. 16
    Jump down and enter the room on the left.
  17. 17
    Use the next door and run down the hall, avoiding fire in the Navigation Booth.
  18. 18
    Jump off the catwalk where the handrail is broken and run right.
  19. 19
    Cross the bridge, avoiding the Zebesian.
  20. 20
    Continue forward and drop down the shaft.
  21. 21
    Run down the stairs to the right.
  22. 22
    Use the stungun to open closing gates and slide under debris.
  23. 23
    Drop down the first two catwalks by jumping slightly toward the screen.
  24. 24
    Land on the other catwalk and carefully jump across. If you fall, slide under the gate to the right and jump back up.
  25. 25
    Use the stungun to open gates and slide under debris. Ignore the Zebesian.
  26. 26
    The last gate requires two charge shots to open.
  27. 27
    Avoid fire and debris in the next two rooms.
  28. 28
    In the final Docking Area, run straight to your ship and escape.
Tips
  • Locking onto Phantoon's eye reveals its health bar.
  • Charge shots in Search View can be fired before Phantoon moves due to a slowdown effect.
  • The Screw Attack is effective against the Hand-like creatures Phantoon summons.
  • Sense Move is crucial for dodging Phantoon's blue fireballs.
  • A Lethal Strike opportunity can arise in under 2 minutes.
  • During the escape sequence, avoid jumping too much as it slows Samus down in the Zero Suit.
  • The stungun is needed to open gates during the escape.

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