Metroid
Metroid

Bomb Jumping

Learn Samus Aran's Bomb Jump technique in Metroid, a crucial advanced maneuver to reach high areas and cross gaps using precise Morph Ball timing.

Bomb Jumping is an advanced technique that allows Samus to reach extremely high areas without the High Jump Boots or to cross large gaps. While in Morph Ball form, deploy a bomb. Just as the bomb is about to explode, deploy another bomb. The first bomb's explosion will propel Samus upwards. Immediately after being propelled, deploy a third bomb. With precise timing, you can continuously chain bomb explosions to gain significant vertical height. This technique requires practice but can unlock many early-game shortcuts and hidden areas, allowing for sequence breaking and faster completion times. Mastering bomb jumping is a hallmark of an expert Metroid player.

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Bomb Jumping