Dark Torvus Temple
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| Ammo Station Cache B Dark Controller Access Dark Torvus Temple Access |
Dark Torvus Temple is a room located in Dark Torvus Bog region of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. It is the room where the Chykka boss fight takes place, which guards the Dark Visor.
General Overview
The Chykka boss fight can only be activated when the player has gathered all three Dark Torvus keys, as this changes the layer of the room to create the proper conditions for the fight to take place. It is impossible to skip doing this, as the triggers that activate the boss fight will not exist until the layer has properly changed.
While in the larva phase of the Chykka boss fight, it is possible to open the door and enter Dark Controller Access. If the player unloads the room while the Chykka boss fight is ongoing, the room will reload on an incorrect layer, effectively locking the player in and forcing them to reset. The fight cannot be triggered again, rendering Dark Visor unattainable.
Boost Over Chykka's Body
After the boss fight is over, you have to go to Dark Controller Access and back to the elevator. This strat makes this process slightly faster. While boosting, simply release the analog stick before falling off of the edge, and Samus will have enough momentum to go over Chykka's body.
Secret World
Much like in Torvus Temple, it is possible to use Screw Attack in the Morph Ball tunnel to go out of bounds.
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Floaty
If the player doesn't have Light Suit in their inventory, standing on the dark water before activating the Chykka fight will allow the player to get Floaty Jump, making this one of the only places in the entire game where floaty can be attained. By doing this, she will have all of the effects of Floaty Jump including the ability to jump higher than normal, but unlike Prime, Morph Ball is not affected by Floaty at all. Because the requirements for getting Floaty are so specific, it is only typically used in a couple of niche cases, such as being able to defeat Power Bomb Guardian without the Spider Ball.
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Without Dark Visor
In randomizer, you will not necessarily have Dark Visor after collecting the pickup. The platforms will still appear, however, and the room can be climbed as normal. Power Beam shots can be used to find platforms if necessary.