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How to Unlock the Diffusion Beam | Where to Go After Getting

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

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Diffusion Beam Overview

Basic Information

Diffusion Beam
Diffusion Beam
Description This beam causes Charge Beam to explode on impact and can penetrate through terrain. Diffusion Beam emits a purple ignition upon impact.
Upgrade Type Beam

How to Unlock the Diffusion Beam

Diffusion Beam Location

Diffusion Beam Map Location
Diffusion Beam Map Location
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Location Cataris

Steps to Unlock the Diffusion Beam

The Diffusion Beam is located at the southwestern area of Cataris.

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Metroid Dread - Diffusion Beam Spider Magnet
Climb using the Spider Magnet.
After defeating Kraid, use the Spider Magnet behind Samus and continue climbing till you reach the narrow passage.
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Metroid Dread - Diffusion Beam Morph Ball
Use the Morph Ball.
Enter the narrow passage and traverse till you reach the wider area.
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Metroid Dread - Diffusion Beam Missile Door
Destroy the Barricade with a Missile.
Drop down till you see a Missile Door. Open it up and enter the door.
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Metroid Dread - Diffusion Beam Location
Obtain the Upgrade.
Destroy the item sphere holding the diffusion beam to obtain the upgrade.

How to Use the Diffusion Beam

Hold Y to Use Diffusion Beam

Metroid Dread - Diffusion Beam

Similar to a regular Charge Beam, hold the Y button.png button until fully charged and release to fire.

Attack Enemies Through Walls

Metroid Dread - Diffusion Beam (Penetrating Terrain)

Diffusion Beam can penetrate through terrain. Use this to defeat enemies through walls or barriers with little to no risk.

Destroy Organic Obstacles Through Walls

Metroid Dread - Diffusion Beam (Destroying Organic Obstacles)

You can now destroy the exploding organic obstacles through walls with the Diffusion Beam to access new areas.

Where to Go After Diffusion Beam

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Head back to Dairon through the Purple Teleportal. Go through the EMMI Zone and use the Diffusion Beam to clear any walls that block your way. Continue to the upper left section of Dairon to find the Bomb upgrade.

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