Defeat Mother Brain in Metroid: Zero Mission

Q: How to defeat Mother Brain in Metroid: Zero Mission?

For the first phase, just blast Mother Brain's tank with missiles. Once she's out, dodge her blue energy shots and hit her eye when she's stunned. Finish her off with missiles, then make a run for it before the self-destruct timer runs out.

Q: What to do after defeating Mother Brain?

For the first phase, just blast Mother Brain's tank with missiles. Once she's out, dodge her blue energy shots and hit her eye when she's stunned. Finish her off with missiles, then make a run for it before the self-destruct timer runs out.

Q: How many missiles to break Mother Brain's tank?

For the first phase, just blast Mother Brain's tank with missiles. Once she's out, dodge her blue energy shots and hit her eye when she's stunned. Finish her off with missiles, then make a run for it before the self-destruct timer runs out.

Q: How to dodge Mother Brain's shots?

For the first phase, just blast Mother Brain's tank with missiles. Once she's out, dodge her blue energy shots and hit her eye when she's stunned. Finish her off with missiles, then make a run for it before the self-destruct timer runs out.

Q: Metroid: Zero Mission Mother Brain boss fight tips?

For the first phase, just blast Mother Brain's tank with missiles. Once she's out, dodge her blue energy shots and hit her eye when she's stunned. Finish her off with missiles, then make a run for it before the self-destruct timer runs out.

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Alright, you've made it to the big one: Mother Brain! This fight has two distinct phases, so let's break 'em down.

Stats / Weaknesses:

Mother Brain's Tank (Phase 1)
Mother Brain's Eye (Phase 2)

Phases:

Phase 1: The Tank
For the first part of this battle, Mother Brain is just chilling in her glass tank. She's not actually attacking you directly yet. Instead, you'll need to deal with turrets, rings, and lava that are trying to get you. Your main goal here is to treat her tank like a target and just unload as many missiles as you can into it. Keep firing until the tank breaks!
Phase 2: The Awakening
Once you've landed about 25 missiles, Mother Brain's tank will shatter, and she'll wake up. Now the real fight begins! She's going to start attacking you, so be ready to move.
Strategy:
- When Mother Brain glows blue, she's about to fire an energy shot. This shot can hit you whether you're standing on a platform or hanging from one. You absolutely need to jump over it to avoid taking damage.
- The good news is that right after she fires and you dodge it, Mother Brain will be stunned for a brief moment, and her eye will be open. This is your chance! Quickly duck onto a platform and hit her eye with a Super Missile.
- Keep repeating this: dodge her shot, then hit her stunned eye with a Super Missile. If you run out of Super Missiles, switch back to your regular missiles. It shouldn't take too long to finish her off this way.

After the Battle:

Once Mother Brain is defeated, a 2-minute self-destruct timer will start. You need to move fast! Quickly run to the left into the next room. You'll need to jump up a shaft with blocks that crumble as you touch them. You can use the stable ledges on the wall if you need to rest for a second, but honestly, it's not that difficult. Once you reach the top, take the elevator to Crateria. Don't dawdle!

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BOSS: Mother Brain