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'''Dashing''' is the second fastest way to get from Point A to Point B. It is important to note that when you let go of B is when your dash starts; in general, you want to tap B as fast as possible. In order to do a dash, you need to be locked on to something (it can either be an enemy or a scan target) and then move towards the side. Tap B for as little as possible, then after about 7 frames (generally speaking), you release L and the control stick if you are not bending the dash. You should never hold the direction you're flying in because you will go slower as you're making Samus face forwards which puts a speed cap in place.
'''Dashing''' is possible due to a lack of sideways speedcap, and an oversight with the sideways Strafe mechanic. During a Strafe, Samus is accelerated at the start of the movement and decelerated at the end. By letting go of the lock on during a Strafe, the game does not decelerate Samus. Combined with a lack of sideways speedcap, this technique can build speed very quickly and cross large distances. Scan dashing with the scan visor can only be performed on version 0-00, 0-01 or 0-30 copy of [[Metroid Prime]] and all other versions must use Combat or other visors.  


== Combat/Scan Dash ==
== Scan Dash ==
To perform a Scan Dash:
*Lock on to a target with either a visor, typically Scan Visor or Combat Visor.
*Start a sideways strafe and let go of L to drop the lock on around 7 frames (generally speaking) from when you input your jump.
[[Category: Movement Technique]]
== R - Dash ==
[[Category: Movement Technique]]
[[Category: TAS Technique]]
== Double Jump Dash ==
[[Category: Movement Technique]]
[[Category: TAS Technique]]
== Scuffed Dash ==
[[Category: Movement Technique]]
[[Category: TAS Technique]]
== Extended Dash ==
[[Category: Movement Technique]]
[[Category: TAS Technique]]

Latest revision as of 16:17, 16 October 2021

Dashing is possible due to a lack of sideways speedcap, and an oversight with the sideways Strafe mechanic. During a Strafe, Samus is accelerated at the start of the movement and decelerated at the end. By letting go of the lock on during a Strafe, the game does not decelerate Samus. Combined with a lack of sideways speedcap, this technique can build speed very quickly and cross large distances. Scan dashing with the scan visor can only be performed on version 0-00, 0-01 or 0-30 copy of Metroid Prime and all other versions must use Combat or other visors.

Scan Dash

To perform a Scan Dash:

  • Lock on to a target with either a visor, typically Scan Visor or Combat Visor.
  • Start a sideways strafe and let go of L to drop the lock on around 7 frames (generally speaking) from when you input your jump.

R - Dash

Double Jump Dash

Scuffed Dash

Extended Dash

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