Wavebuster
From Wikitroid, the Metroid wiki
| Wavebuster | |
|---|---|
Samus uses the Wavebuster on a Plated Beetle. | |
| Featured in | Metroid Prime |
| Damage | High |
| Effect(s) | Fires a constant stream of electricity, paralyzing the target completely. |
| Obtained | Tower of Light, Chozo Ruins |
The Wavebuster is the Charge Combo of the Wave Beam, found exclusively in Metroid Prime. Along with the Flamethrower, it is one of two constant-stream Charge Combos in Metroid Prime, that is to say it fires an uninterrupted stream of energy with a range of up to 10 meters, as opposed to individual bursts or blasts.
The Wavebuster retains the paralyzing effect of a fully-charged Wave Beam. Victims to the Wavebuster will be rendered totally incapable of movement, and flung violently backwards when released. An interesting effect of the Wavebuster is its auto-targeting feature. If fired without first locking-on to an enemy, the Wavebuster will acquire a target by itself, shooting off at an angle from the tip of Samus' Arm Cannon.
Its appearance and effects are very similar to a real-life directed energy weapon, the electrolaser, which uses a laser to ionize surrounding air whilst a secondary charge releases an electrical shock.
It is activated by first charging the Wave Beam and then firing a Missile. It requires 10 Missiles for the initial shot, and then drains 5 Missiles per second afterwards. Because of this, even though it is very powerful, the Wavebuster should be used sparingly.
[edit] Gallery
Samus unleashes the Wavebuster on Metroid Prime. |
| Charge Combos |
|---|
| Super Missile | Wavebuster | Ice Spreader | Flamethrower Darkburst | Sunburst | Sonic Boom |
