Boss 4: Groganch

Learn how to defeat the Groganch, a miniboss in Metroid: Other M. Get tips on its weak points, attack patterns, and the best strategy to take it down.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Point: Yellow orb on its body.
• Attacks: Rushes, noxious bombs, body slams, spreads legs.
• Miniboss: This is one of three similar enemies.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Ranged Combat

   Stay a good distance away from the Groganch. Circle around it until you have a clear shot at its yellow orb. Fire a single missile at the orb, then repeat this process. If the Groganch flips its body to face you, quickly jump onto some platforms and shoot it from there.

2. Phase 2: Bomb Defense

   The Groganch will release noxious bombs. You can either use Sense Move to dodge them or switch to Search View and shoot them with your beam. Keep up the missile attacks on its weak spot between dodging bombs.

3. Phase 3: Close Combat (Optional)

   If you choose to fight up close, you'll need to Sense Move when it tries to rush you or fires multiple bombs. If it spreads its legs out, back up immediately to avoid a body slam. While you can try to overblast it when the weak spot is on top, the hitbox is unreliable, so sticking to missiles from afar is much easier.

Strategy:

• The easiest way to defeat the Groganch is to maintain a safe distance and consistently hit its yellow weak spot with missiles.
• Use Sense Move to dodge its rush attacks and bomb attacks if you're caught too close.
• If it starts spreading its legs, back away quickly to avoid its slam attack.
• Shooting the bombs in Search View is a reliable way to clear the field if you're having trouble with them.
• The fight should take about a minute or two.