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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

How to Beat Sylux (Final Boss)

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How to Beat Sylux Final Boss - Boss Guide

Sylux is the final boss of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and is fought at the Pinnacle of the Chrono Tower. Check out how to beat Sylux, where the boss is located, its weak points, and any required abilities for the fight here.

Sylux Guides
Sylux Boss Icon1st Encounter Sylux (2nd Encounter) Boss Icon2nd Encounter Sylux Final Boss IconFinal Boss

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Sylux Location

Fought at the Pinnacle of the Chrono Tower

Sylux (Final Boss) Boss Location

Sylux is encountered for the final time at the Pinnacle of the Chrono Tower. After presenting all Master Teleporter Keys to the Master Teleporter in a cutscene, Sylux will appear and initiate the final boss fight.

Chrono Tower Walkthrough

How to Beat Sylux

Jump to a Phase
1st Phase 2nd Phase 3rd Phase

1st Phase

Sylux Phase 1 Boss Tips
Checkmark Shoot and Disarm Nanomachine Arms
Checkmark Dodge Nanomachine Arm Attacks
Checkmark Dodge Dragon Head Attacks

Shoot and Disarm Nanomachine Arms

Eliminate Sylux's shield by destroying his nanomachine arms. Shoot the glowing tips of each arm then use Psychic Lasso to pull them off. After all arms are eliminated, take the opportunity to shoot Sylux before he regenerates the arms.

Psychic Lasso Effects and How to Unlock

Dodge Nanomachine Arm Attacks

While Sylux's nanomachine arms are active, dodge out of the way while focusing on shooting the arms. Many of the arms' attacks consist of slamming the floor and swiping across it, prompting you to jump over them.

Dodge Dragon Head Attacks

After disarming all nanomachine arms for the first time, Sylux will generate dragon heads in their place. The dragon aheads attack fast, so make sure to keep your distance and dodge out of the way. The heads will eventually morph back to nanomachine arms.

2nd Phase

Sylux Phase 2 Boss Tips
Checkmark Dodge Ranged Attacks
Checkmark Shoot Sylux Until He Reaches Half HP

Dodge Ranged Attacks

Nearing half of his HP, Sylux will transport himself and Samus to a wormhole. Maneuver around the space to dodge Sylux's ranged attacks.

Shoot Sylux Until He Reaches Half HP

While dodging Sylux's attacks, keep shooting him until he reaches half of his HP bar. Once his HP is down to half, you will proceed to the third phase of his boss battle.

3rd Phase

Sylux Phase 3 Boss Tips
Checkmark Stun Lockjaw with Boost Ball
Checkmark Fire Control Beam to Stop Black Hole
Checkmark Dodge Away from Charged Beam
Checkmark Dodge Ranged Attacks

Stun Lockjaw with Boost Ball

When Sylux enters Lockjaw mode, he can hit you and steal your Energy Tank. If hit, you have to mash the A button to get out of being stunned. To stop Stylux, toggle Morph Ball and perform Boost Ball to stun him and retrieve your stolen Energy Tanks.

Toggle Morph Ball by pressing Y, then perform Boost Ball by pressing B or L.

List of Controls

Fire Control Beam to Stop Black Hole

When Sylux summons a miniature black hole, fire a Control Beam to hit Sylux, interrupting him from the attack.

Control Beam How to Unlock and Effects

Dodge Away from Charged Beam

One of Sylux's most damaging attacks is a charged beam that drains your HP. Before Sylux fires the beam, quickly dash out of the way before it makes contact with you. You can tell if Sylux is preparing for this attack by the crackling electricity around him.

Dodge Ranged Attacks

Front Wave
Sylux charges forward with an electric wave. Double jump or dash away from the wave to evade it.
Shockwave Slam
Sylux slams the ground, creating a shockwave that gradually increases its height. Double jump over the wave before it becomes too high. Sylux can also perform a follow-up attack with a lower wave.
Shockwave Blast
After being stunned for a moment, Sylux will emit a wide-reaching blast that knocks you back. Toggle Morph Ball to duck under the blast's radius.
Electric Surge
Sylux sends a vertical electric surge toward you. Dash away to avoid it. In the last third of his HP bar, Sylux will begin to summon multiple surges you have to dodge away from.
Horizontal Beam
Sylux fires a horizontal beam in a semi-circular motion. Double jump or enter Morph Ball mode to dodge it. Sylux will also perform a low variation you have to jump over.

Sylux Overview

Boss Overview
Sylux (Final Boss) Boss Appearance
Map Chrono Tower
Area Pinnacle
Required Upgrade Psychic Lasso
Weak Point
・Nanomachine Arms

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