Beyond permanent upgrades, Samus can collect various items that replenish her resources or provide permanent stat boosts. These are vital for maintaining her combat readiness and overall survivability.
Consumables:
- Small Energy Orb: Dropped by defeated enemies, restores a small amount of health.
- Large Energy Orb: Less common, restores a significant amount of health.
- Small Missile Orb: Dropped by defeated enemies, restores a small number of missiles.
- Large Missile Orb: Less common, restores a significant number of missiles.
Permanent Collectibles:
- Energy Tank: Permanently increases Samus's maximum health by one full tank.
- Missile Tank: Permanently increases Samus's maximum missile capacity.
- Power Bomb Tank: Permanently increases Samus's maximum Power Bomb capacity.
Always prioritize collecting Energy, Missile, and Power Bomb Tanks as they are permanent upgrades. During combat, strategically defeat enemies to drop energy and missile orbs when you need them most. Remember that you can often farm these from respawning enemies in certain rooms.