Screw Attack

Screw Attack Concept Art of the Screw Attack from Echoes

Game(s) Metroid Metroid: Zero Mission Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Metroid II: Return of Samus Metroid: Samus Returns Super Metroid Metroid: Other M Metroid Fusion Metroid Dread Super Smash Bros series Users Samus Aran SA-X Located in Norfair (Metroid, Metroid: Zero Mission, and Super Metroid) Vault (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes) Bryyo (Metroid Prime 3: Corruption) Sector 1 (SRX) (Metroid Fusion From Ridley's Core X) Artaria (Metroid Dread) Authorized in Activated without authorization in sector 1 as a bonus to the Space Jump How to Obtain Open Luminoth Vault Chamber (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes) Defeat Ridley-X (Metroid Fusion) Uses Destroy enemies on contact (all Metroid games) Jump large distances (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption) Scale Wall Jump Surfaces (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption)

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The Screw Attack is a powerful ability which turns Samus's armor into a weapon. Its first appearance was in the original Metroid and has been an upgrade in most subsequent games since, absent in only Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime Hunters. The Screw Attack allows Samus to somersault into enemies, killing many instantly. Some enemies can only be destroyed with the Screw Attack. It is extremely powerful, but Samus must put herself at close proximity to the enemy. Very few enemies are resistant to it. It does not work underwater if Samus does not have the Gravity Suit with the exception of Metroid: Other M.

Appearances

2D Series

Artwork of the Screw Attack from Metroid

The Screw Attack in the 2D games is a very powerful weapon and is generally obtained late in-game. It is obtained in Norfair after defeating Ridley in his hideout Metroid and Metroid: Zero Mission and in the same place in Super Metroid and it is obtained in Metroid Fusion upon defeating Ridley-X in Sector 1 (SRX). This weapon can decimate any small, less significant enemies, deal severe damage against larger more threatening enemies, and destroy even the seemingly invincible Rippers and Ripper II. The Screw Attack is also used to tear through Screw Attack Blocks and other easily breakable blocks. Since the Screw Attack only has offensive potential, it is not required in any 2D game exept for Metroid Fusion, due to its linear nature.

Metroid Prime Series

The Screw Attack from Echoes

It retains a similar function in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, with some added capabilities. It allows Samus to jump up to seven times instead of the usual two which she can use to cross large distances easily. It also allows Samus to scale certain walls. The Gravity Boost activates underwater in Echoes instead of the Screw Attack, preventing Samus from using it while submerged. It can be steered slightly by tilting the control stick left or right during a Screw Attack.

Super Smash Bros. Series

Main article: SmashWiki: Screw Attack

Samus can use the Screw Attack throughout the entire Super Smash Bros. series as one of her Special Moves as well as her main recovery move. Dark Samus, added in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as echo fighter of Samus, also utilises the Screw Attack in a manor identical to Samus.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, it is also an item that can be held and used by other characters. Whenever the character jumped, the Screw Attack activates. It can also be thrown, causing the target to do the Screw Attack. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it is a badge that cannot be thrown but otherwise works the same.

Kirby Super Star/Kirby Super Star Ultra

In Kirby Super Star and its remake Kirby Super Star Ultra the Screw Attack, or Screw Ball as it is referred to in the original game, makes a minor appearance as one of the collectible treasures in the Great Cave Offensive where it is valued at 80, 000 G.

Data

Manuals

Manual Entries

Manual info from Metroid

Screw Attack:

This super strong Power Item spins in flight to attack the enemy. Samus's armor flashes during a screw attack."

Manual info from Metroid: Zero Mission

Screw Attack:

Obtaining this power-up gives Samus the ability to damage enemies by jumping into them. (Activates automatically during a spin jump)."

Manual info from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Screw Attack:

After executing a Space Jump, press the B Button repeatedly and with good timing to initiate and perform multiple Screw Attacks. As you guide Samus with the Control Stick, she'll damage enemies and cross huge horizontal distances. If Samus performs a Screw Attack while facing and touching certain walls, she will perform a Wall Jump-stringing together multiple Wall Jumps allows her to climb great heights.

Manual info from Metroid Prime Trilogy

Screw Attack:	After executing a Space Jump, press B repeatedly and with good timing to initiated and perform Screw Attacks (a maximum of 6), which deals damage when you hit an enemy. Also, this will allow you to climb while jumping off some walls."
First entry for Trilogy

Manual info from Metroid Prime Trilogy

Screw Attack:	After obtaining the "Screw Attack", if you press B during a Space Jump, you will jump while rotating. If you press B with good timing, you will be able to jump repeatedly (a maximum of 6), and if you hit an enemy, you will give damage. You will also be able to climb some walls while jumping back and forth.
Second entry for Trilogy

Manual info from Metroid II: Return of Samus

Screw Attack:

This allows Samus to destroy enemies she contacts while spinning through the air.

Manual info from Super Metroid

Screw Attack:

This powerful item turns Samus’ suit into a weapon. When the Screw Attack is activated, Samus can somersault into enemies and blast them out of the air."

Manual info from Metroid Fusion

Screw Attack:

Hit enemies with Spin Jumps to cause damage."

Manual info from Melee

Screw Attack:

Attack with a spinning jump. Also use it to get back to the stage"

Manual info from Brawl

Screw Attack:

Spin upward while attacking. Use it to get yourself back to safety after being launched."

Screen Data

Screen data from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Screw Attack acquired! Press to Jump. While in the air, press again to Space Jump. Press repeatedly after that to Screw Attack.

Screen data from Metroid Fusion
Screw Attack ability regained. Somersault into enemies.

Inventory

Metroid: Zero Mission

"Damage enemies when somersaulting"

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

"The Screw Attack allows you to transform into a mobile ball of deadly energy. The Screw Attack has a limit of consecutive jumps. After executing a Space Jump, press repeatedly to initiate and perform the Screw Attack. Use to steer while in Screw Attack mode.

Samus's notes:

Striking enemies with the Screw Attack will damage them. Performing a Screw Attack while facing and touching a wall will execute a Wall Jump. Use the Wall Jump to travel great vertical distances."

Metroid: Other M

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Trophy Info

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Screw Attack Trophy

	One of Samus Aran's power-ups from the original Metroid, the Screw Attack turns a jump into a rotating attack move. When carrying this item, any character's ordinary jump move will turn into a Screw Attack. By the same token, if you throw this item at an enemy, your foe will spontaneously do a Screw Attack.
How to Obtain:	Randomly Obtainable

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Screw Attack Trophy

	A badge you can wear to turn jumps into Samus's signature Screw Attack. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, it was an item you carried, but this time around it's a badge you wear—which means you can use it and another item at the same time. There's a good chance you'll be able to string together Screw Attacks and midair strikes for powerful combos.
How to Obtain:	Randomly Obtainable

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Screw Attack Trophy

NTSC-U: This handy item grants you the same power as Samus's Screw Attack when you pick it up. With the right timing, you can execute a devastating combo of midair attacks. Be careful, though—some fighters sacrifice the height of their jumps when they're wearing this. PAL: A badge-type item that lets you use Samus's powerful Screw Attack technique when you jump. If you use it at the right moment, you might even be able to pull off deadly combos with other mid-air strikes. But watch out - some characters' jumps might not be as high while using this.

How to Obtain:

Randomly Obtainable

Sprite

Game	Screw Attack Upgrade
Metroid: Zero Mission

Trivia

• While in Hypermode, Samus's Screw Attack will shine blue rather than yellow.
• Omega Ridley seems to avoid the Screw Attack at all costs. Attacking him with it will cause Ridley to jump away, even canceling his attack. If Samus manages to land a hit, however, it will deal no damage.

Gallery

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  The Screw Attack in Super Metroid

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  Samus using the Screw Attack against two Space Pirates in Zero Mission

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  The Screw Attack upgrade in Echoes

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  Samus using the Screw Attack in Echoes

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  Japanese Website (Echoes)

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  Japanese Website (Other M)

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  American Website (Other M)

References

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	スクリューアタック	Screw Attack
Spanish	Ataque Barrena	Spin Attack
French	Attaque en Vrille	Spin Attack
German	Screw Attack	-
Italian	Attacco a Vite	Screw Attack