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This is a list of all Biology logbook scans in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. See here for a list of all entities you can scan, where to find them, and what their weaknesses are, if any.
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Entry: Aberax
Category: Biology Subcategory: Sylux Forces Area: Hangar How to Get: Scan Aberax as soon as you fight him in the Hangar of the UTO Research Center. Weak Point: ・Chest Nodes ・Abdomen Node |
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Entry: Galactic Federation Trooper
Category: Biology Subcategory: Gal Fed How to Get: You can scan any trooper from the Galactic Federation in the introduction and tutorial. | ||
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Entry: Space Pirate
Category: Biology Subcategory: Sylux Forces Area: Launch Pad How to Get: The only time you can scan a Space Pirate is during the introduction scene in the Launching Pad of the UTO Research Center. | ||
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Entry: Aurengh Crane
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Ravine Overlook, Grove of the Sacred Tree How to Get: Some cranes can be scanned in the Ravine Overlook just as you enter the area. | ||
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Entry: Bristlewort
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Arboreal Chapel How to Get: A Bristlewort can be scanned as you enter the Arboreal Chapel. Its tough shell can't be penetrated by normal artillery. Weak Point: ・Exposed Mouth |
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Entry: Carvex
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Garden of Remembrance How to Get: Carvex is the boss you fight in Fury Green. You can scan him during the fight in the Garden of Remembrance. Weak Point: ・Tendril Node ・Main Body |
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Entry: Carvex Vine
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Garden of Remembrance How to Get: Carvex is the boss you fight in Fury Green. You can scan one of the vines during the fight in the Garden of Remembrance. | ||
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Entry: Carvex's Pollen Sac
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Garden of Remembrance How to Get: You can find Carvex's Pollen Sac during the boss fight with said boss in the Garden of Remembrance, located in Fury Green. As one of its attacks, Carvex ejects floating Pollen Sacs that home in on you. Scan them before they hit you. | ||
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Entry: Empress Aleu
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Arboreal Chapel:Acceptance Chamber How to Get: These butterflies immediately scatter when you approach. They can be scanned before you acquire the Psychic Glove in the Arboreal Chapel | ||
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Entry: Ghaspore
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Cliffside Gate How to Get: You can scan a Ghaspore attached to a tree as you approach the Ancient Purification Site in the Cliffside Gate. | ||
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Entry: Glister Beetle
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Hollow Log How to Get: You can scan a cluster of Glister Beetle when you get inside the hollow log. | ||
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Entry: Glottagropper
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Ravine Overlook How to Get: Glottagroppers will try to ambush you as pass through the Ravine Overlook. This is the earliest you can scan them for your logbook. | ||
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Entry: Homing Spore
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Hollow Log How to Get: You can scan the first Homing Spores that will attack you in the Hollow Log to add to your Logbook. | ||
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Entry: Jungle Griever
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Sinkhole How to Get: You can initially scan these enemies when they spawn as you try to save MacKenzie. | ||
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Entry: Mireworm
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Quiet Clearing How to Get: You can scan a Mireworm as early as when you are teleported to Fury Green for the first time. | ||
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Entry: Myles MacKenzie
Category: Biology Subcategory: Gal Fed Area: Sinkhole How to Get: You can scan MacKenzie after you deal with the Jungle Grievers and take the ship down from the vines. | ||
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Entry: Red Relic Ant
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Quiet Clearing, Grove of the Sacred Tree How to Get: You can scan a Red Relic Ant the earliest when you pass through the Quiet Clearing. They can be seen collecting leaves in a trail. | ||
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Entry: Rootspur
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Forgotten Lagoon How to Get: Rootspurs tend to hide under the mud. Disturb the waters to scan this as it emerges. | ||
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Entry: Shimmerstrap
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Hollow Log How to Get: You can scan Shimmerstrap when you approach the Hollow Log in Fury Green. | ||
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Entry: Shren
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Guiding Roots How to Get: Shren can initially be scanned once you enter the Guiding Roots corridor leading to the Grove of the Sacred Tree. | ||
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Entry: Sicklefly
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Quiet Clearing How to Get: The earliest instance you can scan a Sicklefly as it flies by when you first arrive in the Fury Green. | ||
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| Flare Pool | Ice Belt | Great Mines |
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Entry: Denzard
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Tower 1:Tower 2 How to Get: Denzard are first encountered in the Loading Airlock. However you will encounter them fairly often throughout Tower 1 and Tower 2 of the Volt Forge | ||
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Entry: Behemoth
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Expansion Site How to Get: Behemoth is located at the Expansion Site area of Flare Pool and can be scanned mid-combat. Weak Point: ・Eyes |
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Entry: Blow Hopper
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Volcano Heart How to Get: Blow Hoppers will spawn in Volcano Heart during the first phase of your fight with Phenoros. | ||
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Entry: Ezra Duke
Category: Biology Subcategory: Gal Fed Area: Boiler Room How to Get: You can scan Ezra Duke when you meet him in the Boiler Room of Flare Pool. | ||
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Entry: Heatstrap
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Volcano Entrance How to Get: Heatstrap can be scanned in the Volcano Entrance of Flare Pool | ||
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Entry: Leaping Spitter
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Volcano Heart How to Get: Leaping Spitters can be found in Volcano Heart when returning later. | ||
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Entry: Nora Armstrong
Category: Biology Subcategory: Gal Fed Area: South Clamp How to Get: You can scan Nora when you encounter her in the South Clamp of the Flare Pool. | ||
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Entry: Phenoros
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Volcano Heart How to Get: You can scan Phenoros in the Volcano Heart of the Flare Pool. Weak Point: ・Internal Membranes ・Tongue ・Head Spots |
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Entry: Pyremite
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Scrapyard How to Get: Pyremite can be scanned in the Scrapyard of Flare Pool | ||
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Entry: Swarm Flyer
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Volcano Entrance How to Get: Swarm Flyer can be scanned in the Volcano Entrance of Flare Pool | ||
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Entry: Swim Snatcher
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Volcano Heart How to Get: A Swim Snatcher can be scanned at the Volcano Heart when revisiting Flare Pool. | ||
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Entry: Vaernan
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Volcano Entrance How to Get: Vaernan can be scanned in the Volcano Entrance of Flare Pool | ||
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Entry: Blue Krauk
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Medical Bays - Ice Canyon How to Get: Blue Krauk can be scanned when you the Ice Canyon | ||
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Entry: Dartwing
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Bio-Labs - Cryopod Conveyor How to Get: Dartwing can be found in narrow corridors in Ice Belt. Stop when you see them to avoid being noticed, since they will immediately fly at you and explode. | ||
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Entry: Frostburn Griever
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Medical Bays - Storage Bay How to Get: Frostburn Grievers can be scanned when they start spawning after you open the power generators. | ||
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Entry: Ice Crawler
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Surface - Loading Crane How to Get: Ice Crawlers can be scanned as soon as you arrive in the Loading Crane section of the Ice Belt. | ||
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Entry: Keratos
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Quarantine Chamber How to Get: Keratos is one of the bosses you fight in the game. You can scan it when you face it in the Ice Belt, or after fighting it in the Sanctum of the Guardians in Fury Green. Weak Point: ・Abdominal Core |
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Entry: Reger Tokabi
Category: Biology Subcategory: Gal Fed Area: Surface - Control Room How to Get: You can scan Reger Tokabi on your first encounter when you meet him in the Control Room. | ||
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Entry: Snow Roach
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Bio-Labs - Cryopod Conveyor How to Get: Snow Roach can be scanned as soon as you reach the Cryopod Conveyor in the Bio-Labs level. | ||
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Entry: Snow Wolf
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Surface - Snowfield How to Get: Snow Wolves will ambush you in the snowfield. This is the perfect to scan even just one of them. | ||
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Entry: VUE-955
Category: Biology Subcategory: Gal Fed Area: Surface - Equipment Storage How to Get: After unlocking the Thunder Shot, open the door in the Lobby to reach Equipment Storage. When you find him, use Thunder Shot on him to revive him. | ||
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Entry: Cave Roach
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 2 - Narrow Crevice How to Get: Pop Crawlers can be found in Level 2, Narrow Crevice of Great Mines and can be scanned there in groups. | ||
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Entry: Cave Shren
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Lower Grotto How to Get: Cave Shrens can be scanned in the Lower Grotto section of the Great Mines. Scanning them on first approach before they attack is the easiest way to get their logbook data. | ||
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Entry: Crystal Crawler
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 2 - Narrow Crevice How to Get: Crystal Crawlers can be found in Level 2, Narrow Crevice of Great Mines and can be scanned on the walls. | ||
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Entry: Goura Ghaspore
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 3 - Ghaspore Habitat B How to Get: Goura Ghaspores can be found in Level 3, Ghaspore Habitat B of Great Mines. Look to the sky to properly scan them as they are relatively away from you. | ||
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Entry: Maul Griever
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 1 - Drilling Site How to Get: Maul Grievers can be found in the Level 1, Drilling Site section of the Great Mines. They are relatively large and can be easily tracked by Samus when scanning. | ||
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Entry: Maul Griever Brute
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 2 - Quarry How to Get: Maul Griever Brutes are upgraded versions of the Maul Griever and can be found in Level 2, Quarry of Great Mines. Like their counterpart, they are large enough to scan without issues. | ||
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Entry: Metareeta
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 1 - Natural Cavern A How to Get: Metareetas can be found on Level 1, Natural Cavern A in the Great Mines and can be scanned unaware first before they start combat. | ||
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Entry: Omega Griever
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 3 - Crystal Extraction How to Get: Omega Griever is the boss of Great Mines, located at Level 3, Crystal Extraction and can be scanned mid-combat. Weak Point: ・Abdominal Organ ・Exposed Limbs and Back |
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Entry: Pop Crawler
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 1 - Garnbocask Site A How to Get: Pop Crawlers can be found in Level 1, Garnbocask Site A of Great Mines. They can be safely scanned from range. | ||
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Entry: Snare Weed
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 1 - Garnbocask Site B How to Get: Snare Weed can be found in Level 1, Garnbocask Site B of Great Mines. Safely scanned before approaching them. | ||
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Entry: Spin Dartwing
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 1 - Transit Tunnel A How to Get: Spin Dartwings can be scanned at the Transit Tunnel A in Great Mines. They immediately fly and attack as soon as they spot you, so make sure to use your Psychic Visor before entering the room. | ||
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Entry: Winged Lizard
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Level 3 - Main Shaft How to Get: Winged Lizards can be found in Level 3, Main Shaft of Great Mines. Look to the sky to properly scan them as they are relatively far away from you. | ||
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Entry: Gullbat
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros How to Get: Gullbat can scanned in multiple locations in the dessert. | ||
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Entry: Polaleisoarala
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros How to Get: Polaleisoaralas can be found flying around Sol Valley in flocks. You can scan them as soon as you leave Fury Green. | ||
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Entry: Sand Crawler
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Falling Labyrinth Shrine How to Get: Sand Crawlers are located at the Falling Labyrinth Shrine and can be scanned in groups. | ||
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Entry: Sand Griever
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros How to Get: Sand Grievers can be scanned in multiple locations around Sol Valley. For instance, a pack of Sand Grievers spawn in the entrance of Ice Belt. Weak Point: ・Explosive Weapons |
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Entry: Sand Shren
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros How to Get: Sand Shren can be scanned in the entrance to the Flare Pool. | ||
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Entry: Varmis
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros How to Get: Varmis can be fought as a boss during the Chrono Tower chapter, after attempting to collect the Mech Part at the Eastern G.F. Debris. It can also be scanned at the same location earlier in the game by visiting the spot. Weak Point: ・Tail Tip |
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Entry: Web Crawler
Category: Biology Subcategory: Viewros Area: Ladder of Thought Shrine How to Get: Web Crawlers spawn inside Shrines with webs that can be burned with Fire Shot. | ||
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Entry: Lockjaw
Category: Biology Subcategory: Sylux Forces How to Get: Lockjaw is one of the forms Sylux takes in his boss fight. Scan him during this mode to avoid missing it. | ||
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Entry: Sylux
Category: Biology Subcategory: Sylux Forces Area: Pinnacle How to Get: Sylux is the final fight of the game and can be scanned while in the fight at Chrono Tower's Pinnacle. Weak Point: ・Nanomachine Arms |
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