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How to Unlock the Bomb | Where to Go After Getting

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This is a guide on the Bomb, a Morph Ball upgrade in Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn about how to unlock the Bomb Upgrade, how to get the Bomb early, how to use the Bomb against enemies and obstacles, and where to go after getting the Bomb upgrade.

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Bomb Overview

Basic Information

Bomb
Bomb
Description Bombs can break down certain walls and obstacles.
Upgrade Type Morph Ball

How to Unlock the Bomb Upgrade

Bomb Location

Bomb Map Location
Bomb Map Location
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Location Dairon

Steps to Unlock the Bomb Upgrade

The Bomb can be located in the north area of the map, near the Dairon Generator.

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Metroid Dread - Bomb Total Recharge Station
Exit the Dairon Generator.
After activating the Dairon Generator, proceed to the next room where you will encounter a stronger variant of the Autclast. You will also find a Total Recharge Station here.
2
Metroid Dread - Bomb Missile Door
Open the Missile Door.
After fighting through the enemies, climb up to reach a Missile Door. Open it up and move to the next room.
3
Metroid Dread - Bomb Location
Obtain the upgrade.
Destroy the item sphere and grab the upgrade.

How to Get the Bomb Upgrade Early

You can get the Bomb Upgrade without getting the Diffusion Beam first. The steps below allow you to obtain Bombs before the Kraid boss fight.

1
Dairon Slide Jump Location
Head to this location on the map.
The ledge you are looking for will have a magnetic ceiling.
2
How to do a Slide Jump
Do a slide jump into a wall jump.
This movement will create a lot of noise. Be careful of the EMMI. If you see it approaching, use your Phantom Cloak.
3
Dairon Generator Room Location
Turn on the Dairon Generator.
Quickly reach the exit door on the left or else you will have to do the slide jump process all over again.
4
Bomb Upgrade Location
Obtain the upgrade.
Once you've taken the upgrade, destroy the Bomb Block on the ground inside the room.

How to Use the Bomb

Press Y while in Morph Ball Form

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While in Morph Ball form, press the Y button.png button to set a bomb.

Morph Ball Jump

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To make Samus jump while in her Morph Ball form, you can lay down a bomb in the same position as Samus. When the bomb goes off, it will launch Samus in the air. This trick can also be used in mid-air to launch Samus higher.

Destroy Obstacles in Tight Spaces

Metroid Dread - Bomb (Destroy in Tight Spaces)
Bombs can also be used to destroy obstacles while inside tight spaces. Unlike the Cross Bomb, a regular Bomb can only destroy obstacles in its immediate vicinity.

Ride the Morph Ball Launcher

Metroid Dread - Bomb (Morph Ball Launcher)
Morph Ball Launchers are scattered all over planet ZDR and can be use to travel to different areas. To utilize these launchers, Samus must activate them using the Bomb upgrade.

Where to Go After Bomb

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After you get the Bomb upgrade you can go through Morph Ball Launchers that lead to the elevator to Burenia. Once there, continue to the room that contains Flash Shift.

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