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Chapter 11: Plasma and Pickups (All Locations)
Metroid Prime

Chapter 11: Plasma and Pickups (All Locations)

Collect the Plasma Beam and numerous upgrades in Metroid Prime, including 190 Missiles, 12 Energy Tanks, 5 Power Bombs, and 5 Chozo Artifacts.

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Collect the Plasma Beam and numerous upgrades in Metroid Prime, including 190 Missiles, 12 Energy Tanks, 5 Power Bombs, and 5 Chozo Artifacts.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Magmoor Caverns, navigate through Twin Fires Tunnel (using Spider Ball), Twin Fires (using Grapple Beam and Ice Beam on flame jets), North Core Tunnel (derail stalactite), and Geothermal Core.
  2. 2
    In Geothermal Core, use the Spinner and Spider Ball mechanics to ascend, eventually reaching a Spider Track. Complete the 'Death Spider Course' by using Bomb jumps and strategic Spider Ball disengagement to reach the top.
  3. 3
    Collect the PLASMA BEAM in Plasma Processing.
  4. 4
    Exit Geothermal Core via the opposite door into South Core Tunnel. Scan the Puddle Spore and shoot its mouth to flip it for passage.
  5. 5
    In Magmoor Workstation, take the Transport to Phendrana Drifts South.
  6. 6
    In Phendrana Drifts, enter Quarantine Cave and use the Grapple Beam to reach a tunnel.
  7. 7
    In Quarantine Monitor, collect the MISSILE EXPANSION (38/49). Return to Quarantine Cave and proceed towards Ice Ruins West.
  8. 8
    In Ice Ruins West, melt the ice roof of the northeast ruined structure with the Plasma Beam to obtain the POWER BOMB EXPANSION (2/4).
  9. 9
    In Phendrana Shorelines, melt an ice wall on a small pillar near the exit to Ice Ruins East with the Plasma Beam for a MISSILE EXPANSION (39/49).
  10. 10
    In Chozo Ice Temple, go to the fountain, melt the statue's hands, roll inside to access the ARTIFACT OF SUN (6/12).
  11. 11
    In Ice Ruins East, melt an ice wall on the ground level near the upper door with the Plasma Beam to find a MISSILE EXPANSION (40/49).
  12. 12
    In Control Tower, proceed to the Pirate Base, climb a bunker, and melt a frozen window. Use a Missile on the distant tower to collapse it, creating a hole in the floor. Roll in to collect the ARTIFACT OF ELDER (7/12). To exit, roll up the collapsed tower wreckage to reach the top.
  13. 13
    Proceed through Research Core to Frost Cave. In Frost Cave, grapple across the Glider to sloped platforms. Shoot down the stalactite from the ceiling above the pond, swim down to collect a MISSILE EXPANSION (41/49).
  14. 14
    In Phendrana's Edge, jump and grapple up platforms. Use the X-Ray Visor to spot a door past two floating platforms. Use a Power Bomb to open the wall in front of it.
  15. 15
    Enter Storage Cave and collect the ARTIFACT OF SPIRIT (8/12).
  16. 16
    Return to Phendrana's Edge, climb to the top, use the Glider creature to grapple, and roll into the next room.
  17. 17
    In Security Cave, collect the POWER BOMB EXPANSION (3/4).
  18. 18
    In Gravity Chamber, melt icicles in the ceiling with the Plasma Beam to reveal a Grapple Point. Swing to collect the MISSILE EXPANSION (42/49).
  19. 19
    In Transport Access, melt ice with the Plasma Beam to obtain an ENERGY TANK (13/14).
  20. 20
    Return to Magmoor Caverns. In Warrior Shrine, use a Power Bomb on the plug near the statue for the final POWER BOMB EXPANSION (4/4).
  21. 21
    In Shore Tunnel, use a Power Bomb to break glass and acquire the ICE SPREADER Beam Combo.
  22. 22
    In Triclops Pit, use the X-Ray Visor near the crates at the entrance to spot platforms. Follow them and use a Missile on a pillar to find a MISSILE EXPANSION (43/49).
  23. 23
    In Lava Lake, use a Super Missile on the central pillar to get the ARTIFACT OF NATURE (9/12).
  24. 24
    Travel to Tallon Overworld. In Root Cave, use Grapple Beam and X-Ray Visor to climb to the top and open the red door.
  25. 25
    In Arbor Chamber, collect the MISSILE EXPANSION (44/49).
  26. 26
    Travel to Chozo Ruins. In Hall of the Elders, hit the red light covering the Morph Ball Switch and bomb it to open a door.
  27. 27
    In Elder Chamber, collect the ARTIFACT OF WORLD (10/12).
  28. 28
    Head to Transport to Tallon Overworld South to reach the Phazon Mines.

Totals up to this point:

  • Missiles: 190
  • Energy Tanks: 12
  • Power Bombs: 5
  • Chozo Artifacts: 5
Tips
  • Use the Plasma Beam to melt ice walls and icicles, and to damage certain enemies like Sheegoths.
  • The Spider Ball is crucial for navigating specific tracks and platforms, especially in Geothermal Core.
  • Don't forget to use the X-Ray Visor to reveal hidden paths and items, particularly in Phendrana's Edge and Triclops Pit.
  • Practice the timing and aiming for the 'Death Spider Course' in Geothermal Core, as it requires precision.
  • Use Bomb jumps in conjunction with the Spider Ball to gain extra height when needed.

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