All Missile Expansion Locations
Missile Expansions are vital for increasing Samus Aran's missile capacity, providing her with more offensive power to tackle the numerous hostile creatures and environmental challenges of Tallon IV. These crucial upgrades are hidden throughout the planet's various regions, often requiring specific suit abilities or beam combinations to access. Prioritizing the collection of Missile Expansions will sificantly improve your combat effectiveness and survivability.
Below is a guide to some key Missile Expansion locations:
- Chozo Ruins: Several expansions can be found here. Look for them in areas like the Water Processing, the Arboretum, and the Hall of Light. Some require the Morph Ball to reach hidden alcoves.
- Magmoor Caverns: This fiery region holds a few expansions. Keep an eye out in the Lava Lake and the Twin Fires, often accessible after acquiring the Varia Suit or using the Space Jump.
- Phendrana Drifts: In this icy expanse, you'll find expansions in locations such as the Phendrana Shorelines and the Research Entrance. The Gravity Suit is often necessary to reach submerged or frozen-over areas.
- Phazon Mines: This industrial zone contains several expansions, particularly in the Ore Processing and Central Hub areas. Power Bombs are frequently needed to clear pathways.
- Tallon Overworld: Even the starting area and its connecting zones have expansions. Explore the Crash Site and the Great Southeast Hall carefully.
Always be on the lookout for destructible walls, hidden switches, and areas that seem inaccessible. Your Scan Visor can often reveal subtle hints about nearby secrets. Collecting all Missile Expansions is a key step towards achieving 100% completion.