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Chapter 8: Full Amperage (Volt Forge, Ice Belt)
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Chapter 8: Full Amperage (Volt Forge, Ice Belt)

Complete Volt Forge and Ice Belt in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to get the Thunder Shot, Missile Expansions, and Energy Tanks.

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Complete Volt Forge and Ice Belt in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to get the Thunder Shot, Missile Expansions, and Energy Tanks.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Travel to Volt Forge.
  2. 2
    In Tower 1, proceed to the Showroom and then Elevator 1. Defeat the Psy-bot Soldier.
  3. 3
    On the Irradiation Floor, drop to the bottom. Before exiting, blast the red-lit cap with three Missiles, then roll into the center. Boost Ball up three consecutive half-pipes to reach the top and collect the MISSILE EXPANSION (24/48).
  4. 4
    Continue down via elevators, avoiding Tanks and Bots.
  5. 5
    On the Manufacturing Floor, proceed through the southeast door, which has a Missile Lock unless previously removed.
  6. 6
    In the Collapsed Catwalk, grapple across using the Nodes, avoiding the electrified floor.
  7. 7
    Descend Tower 1: Elevator 4, watching out for the Tank on the lower floor.
  8. 8
    In the Power Core, scan the grating cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) of the damaged pod with yellow electricity, yank it off, and take the THUNDER CHIP.
  9. 9
    BOSS: SYLUX 2. His attacks include jumping, jetting backward while firing blasts, a double-strike dash and slash, and a floor-electrifying slam. Counter the slam by grappling to a ceiling point and swinging across. Maintain distance, attach to a wall Node to safely blast him, and bail if he gets too close. Shoot down his projectiles and repeatedly blast him.
  10. 10
    Take the ENERGY TANK (8/14) and exit the Power Core.
  11. 11
    Make your way back up the elevator. In the Collapsed Catwalk, the floor electricity is gone. Scan wall grates to find a loose one, pull it off, roll in, bomb the Maintenance Tank, and grab the SHOT EXPANSION (16/44).
  12. 12
    Return to the Manufacturing Floor and exit outside through the tunnel.
  13. 13
    At the Tower 1 Generator, deal with bots, then swing using Grapple Points to a ledge. Blast boxes to find a SHOT EXPANSION (17/44). Swing back and use the Psychic Boost Rail.
  14. 14
    Proceed to Tower 2 Generator (nothing to get here now) and re-enter the tunnel.
  15. 15
    In the Archives, defeat the Shocker. Use your Lasso to pull down crates connected to robot arms. Climb onto a remaining suspended crate, pull it apart from the top, and collect the SHOT EXPANSION (18/44). Continue upwards.
  16. 16
    Ride Tower 2: Elevator 3 up, stopping just before the top. Hop out and look above the elevator. Scan the panel to reveal it can be pulled. Pull it, then use an aerial Bomb Jump to reach the top of the elevator and jump into a small hole to grab the LARGE SHOT EXPANSION (19/44). Continue onward.
  17. 17
    In Storage, defeat the bots. Create a Psychic Grapple Point by looking up at the purple energy in the middle. Jump on crates on the side walls before they are sent down, then reach the Grapple Point and swing to the southeast ledge for a SHOT EXPANSION (20/44). Ascend the next elevator.
  18. 18
    In Processing, defeat the two Beam Turrets and the Psy-bot Teleporter. Spin in the central Spinner to reveal a MISSILE EXPANSION (25/48).
  19. 19
    Make your way to the top of Tower 2, ride back to Tower 1, and leave Volt Forge.
  20. 20
    Travel to Fury Green.
  21. 21
    At Base Camp, turn in the Thunder Chip to MacKenzie to receive the THUNDER SHOT.
  22. 22
    In the Cargo Staging Area, use the Thunder Shot to blast both sides of the elliptical crate in the center, revealing a SHOT EXPANSION (21/44).
  23. 23
    Blast the Electric Lock in the Sacred Flame Ceremony area to enter the next room.
  24. 24
    In Rods of Transference, lower the three rods from the ceiling to match the height of the central container using the Glove. Point the arrows on the rods towards the center. Shoot each rod with Thunder Shot to open the container and get a SHOT EXPANSION (22/44).
  25. 25
    In the Sacred Flame Ceremony, after completing the trials, the pod near the Lamorn statue will open, revealing an ENERGY TANK (9/14).
  26. 26
    (Optional) Fire up the Scout Bot in Ancient Path.
Tips
  • On the Irradiation Floor, mastering the Boost Ball timing for the half-pipes is crucial for obtaining the Missile Expansion.
  • When fighting Sylux 2, maintaining distance and utilizing the grapple points for cover is key to survival.
  • In Storage, time your jump to the Psychic Grapple Point carefully before the crates are sent down.
  • For the Rods of Transference puzzle, ensure all three rods are lowered to the correct height and oriented properly before firing with the Thunder Shot.
  • MISSILE EXPANSION (24/48)
  • THUNDER CHIP
  • ENERGY TANK (8/14)
  • SHOT EXPANSION (16/44)
  • SHOT EXPANSION (17/44)
  • SHOT EXPANSION (18/44)
  • LARGE SHOT EXPANSION (19/44)
  • SHOT EXPANSION (20/44)
  • MISSILE EXPANSION (25/48)
  • THUNDER SHOT
  • SHOT EXPANSION (21/44)
  • SHOT EXPANSION (22/44)
  • ENERGY TANK (9/14)

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