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Metroid Dread (Switch)

How to Beat Robot Chozo Soldier: Boss Fight Guide

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This is a guide on the boss battle for Robot Chozo Soldier, a recurring boss from the game Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn more about Robot Chozo Soldier, how to beat it, and its attack patterns!

Robot Chozo Location and Rewards

Robot Chozo Soldier Basic Information
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1st Encounter Ferenia
2nd Encounter Ghavoran

Robot Chozo Map Locations

First Encounter - Ferenia

Boss Location Map

The first Robot Chozo Soldier is encountered directly after Quiet Robe saves Samus from the Purple EMMI.

Ferenia Walkthrough

Second Encounter - Ghavoran

Boss Location Map

As you explore Ghavoran, you'll have to face a gold variant of the Robot Chozo Soldier.

Ghavoran Walkthrough

How to Beat Robot Chozo Soldier

Video Boss Fight Guide

Key Strategies

Robot Chozo Soldier Boss Tips
Keep distance with Flash Shift

Deal damage with Missiles

Alternate between the top and bottom levels
Use Shinespark to deal massive damage

Keep Your Distance With Flash Shift

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The Robot Chozo is equipped with thrusters and will want to battle you in close quarters as much as possible, use the Flash Shift to keep your distance while blasting it with Missiles and fully charged beams.

Metroid Dread - Flash Shift Dodge Red Slash Attack
Once the Robot Chozo Soldier readies its red slash attack, you need to use Flash Shift twice to dodge it before it strikes!

Use Your Missiles

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Firing as many missiles as you can into these enemies is the quickest way to take them down. They can also be damaged by charge beam shots, but missiles will be faster and do more damage over time.

Favor Vertical Movement for Safety

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Despite having high speed when moving horizontally, the Robot Chozo moves slower between vertical spaces. Alternate between the top level and bottom level to make it harder for the Robot Chozo Soldier to catch up to you.

Deal Massive Damage with Shinespark

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Although a bit harder to master, using Shinespark against the Robot Chozo Soldier will allow you to deal massive amounts of damage. For the first encounter, run across the lower platform to build up speed before Shinesparking into the Robot Chozo Soldier.

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For the second encounter, you'll have to build up speed outside of the room first. Store your Shinespark then move forward to begin the battle, Hop back up to the ledge to be back on the same level as the Robot Chozo Soldier before shinesparking into it.

Robot Chozo Soldier Attack Patterns

Arm Cannon Attacks

Triple Shot

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The Robot Chozo Solider will fire three slow-travelling bullets towards Samus. Dodge in between the shots.

Charged Beam Shot

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The Robot Chozo Solider will charge up its Arm Cannon before firing off a fast-travelling bullet towards Samus. Be ready to reposition as soon as you see him charging his cannon.

Melee Attacks

Blue Slash

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Without charging his blade, Robot Chozo prepares for a forward thrust strike. This move can be Melee Countered to recover missiles and energy. It will also briefly stun the enemy allowing you to continually blast missiles at it.

Red Slash

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Robot Chozo will charge his blade with electricity till it turns red. He will then thrust forward unleashing a large slash with an explosive blow. You may Flash Shift overhead to get behind him to avoid the impact.

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