Metroid: Samus Returns Guide The Armory
Power Suit Upgrades
Gifted to Samus from the Chozo, the Power Suit is the reason our favorite bounty hunter is able to gain so many abilities during her missions. Here are all the upgrades you find for the Power Suit while exploring SR388.
Varia Suit
Most who’ve played a Metroid title will immediately recognize the Varia Suit. With bold orange and red hues, the prominent, dome-shaped pauldrons, and the ability to resist extreme heat, this suit upgrade is a staple in Samus’ arsenal.
High Jump Boots
Any upgrade that gets Samus jumping higher and farther is a big plus, and the High Jump Boots don’t disappoint. Living up to their namesake, the High Jump Boots significantly increase Samus’ jump height to allow her to reach previously inaccessible platforms and locations. You also find dodging boss attacks a good deal easier with this upgrade.
Space Jump
Did you think Samus reached peak jumping ability with the High Jump Boots? If so, you’re in for a pleasant shock. With the Space Jump, there’s nothing Samus can’t jump to—provided she’s not underwater and there aren’t any pesky Blocks obstructing her path. Get Samus into one of her spinning jumps and keep pressing the Jump button until she reaches heights only previously dreamed of. Timing is everything with this upgrade; you have to find the proper rhythm to keep Samus climbing, but once you get the hang of it, the name “Space Jump” quickly becomes less a catchy name and more a promise of things to come.
Gravity Suit
Finishing what the Varia Suit started, the Gravity Suit allows Samus to traverse through lava without fear of taking damage. That’s only one of the Gravity Suit’s useful features, however. This upgrade also allows Samus to move through any liquid like she’s walking on dry land. When you have the Gravity Suit, you know you’ve nearly arrived at the bounty hunter’s maximum item-finding potential.
Screw Attack
The Screw Attack has long marked Samus’ adventures as the upgrade necessary to reach maximum item discovery. The Screw Attack doesn’t add much in the way of functionality, but what it does add is still incredibly useful. Not only can Samus barrel through enemies during her Space Jumps, she can also cut through a myriad of Block types like butter. To top it off, you can jump worry-free, as Samus is nearly invulnerable to normal enemies so long as she continues to Screw Attack. This upgrade truly is a cut above the rest.