How to Unlock the Morph Ball | Where to Go After Getting

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

Morph Ball Overview

Basic Information

Morph Ball
Description	Samus can pass through narrow passages by transforming into a Morph Ball.
Upgrade Type	Morph Ball

How to Unlock the Morph Ball Upgrade

Morph Ball Location

Morph Ball Map Location
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Location	Cataris

Steps to Unlock the Morph Ball Upgrade

1	Find and destroy the Central Unit. Locate the Central Unit in Cataris and defeat it to gain the Omega Cannon.
2	Defeat the Green EMMI Exit the Central Unit Room to engage the Green EMMI in battle. Melt its protective coating using the Omega Stream. Once it's exposed, aim the Omega Blaster to its head to destroy it.
3	Receive the Upgrade. After defeating the Green EMMI, you will automatically gain the upgrade.

Cataris Walkthrough

How to Use the Morph Ball

Press ZL or Tilt L Analog down when Crouched

Press or tilt the down while crouched to transform into the Morph Ball.

Speed Booster with the Morph Ball

You can use the Shinespark ability while in Morph Ball mode. First, activate the Speed Booster. Then, store a Shinespark and enter Morph Ball mode. After that, simply activate the Shinespark and you will fly in whichever direction you choose while in Morph Ball form. This can be handy for collecting items and solving tricky Shinespark puzzles.

How to Solve All Speed Booster and Shinespark Puzzles

Pass Through Narrow Passages

Samus can transform into her Morph Ball form to pass through tight spaces in the map, such as air ducts or small openings. Though Samus can also slide to pass through tight spaces, there are some areas that her slide cannot access.

Use Bombs and Cross Bombs

While in her Morph Ball form, Samus can deploy her Bombs and Cross Bombs once she has obtained these two upgrades.

Hide from EMMI

Use the Morph Ball together with the Phantom Cloak to hide from EMMIs and avoid detection. Some areas in EMMI Zones will have a small gap in the wall that you can fit in with your Morph Ball. Hiding in here and using the Phantom Cloak will ensure that the EMMI will not bump into while it passes by.

Where to Go After Morph Ball

Obtain the Varia Suit

After obtaining the Morph Ball upgrade, Samus can now access several new areas around the map. To progress through the story, you will need to obtain the Varia Suit from Artaria so you can enter the warmer regions of the map.

Step-By-Step Walkthrough
1	Go through the alien statue's mouth. With the Morph Ball upgrade, Samus can now take the narrow path through the alien statue.
2	Shoot to reveal hidden passage. When you reached the bottom, shoot the platform above the sealed door to reveal a hidden passage. Proceed to the next area.
3	Access the Red Teleportal. Continue forward and then up through a small Morph Ball maze to access the Red Teleportal.
4	Take the Northwest Path The Morph Ball upgrade also opens up a new path to the northwest of Artaria. After following this path, you will find another Thermal Energy Switch.
5	Activate the Thermal Fuel Switch After activating the switch, several traps will activate and the northern side of Artaria will start to crumble. A new path will also open up leading further north.
6	Obtain the Varia Suit Follow the new path to a room containing the Varia Suit upgrade. The Varia Suit upgrade allows Samus to access the warmer areas of the map.
7	Return to Cataris and Defeat Kraid With the Varia Suit upgrade, Samus can take the Red Teleportal back to Cataris and head south to battle Kraid.

Metroid Dread Related Guides

List of All Ability Upgrades

All Abilities ＆ Upgrades

Suits and Suit Upgrades
Power Suit	Varia Suit
Gravity Suit	Metroid Suit
Beam Upgrades
Power Beam	Charge Beam
Wide Beam	Grapple Beam
Omega Cannon	Diffusion Beam
Plasma Beam	Wave Beam
Hyper Beam	--
Missile Upgrades
Super Missile	Ice Missile
Storm Missile	-
Misc. Upgrades
Spider Magnet	Speed Booster
Shinespark	Screw Attack
Space Jump	Spin Boost
Morph Ball Upgrades
Morph Ball	Bomb
Cross Bomb	Power Bomb
Aeion Abilities
Phantom Cloak	Flash Shift
Pulse Radar	-