How to Unlock the Power Bomb | Where to Go After Getting

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

Power Bomb Overview

Basic Information

Power Bomb
Description	A devastatingly power bomb with a large blast radius.
Upgrade Type	Morph Ball

How to Unlock the Power Bomb Upgrade

Power Bomb Location

Power Bomb Map Location
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Location	Hanubia

Steps to Unlock the Power Bomb Upgrade

1	Proceed Left. From the Elevator to Ferenia, exit through the Left Power Beam Door.
2	Climb up to the area with the valve. Using the Morph Ball, enter the narrow passage and defeat the Autclast variant if you haven't.
3	Destroy the Screw Attack Block. Destroy the Screw Attack Block and proceed to the right narrow passage using the Morph Ball.
4	Follow the Red Chozo Soldier. Open the Wave Beam Door and enter the next area.
5	Enter the EMMI Zone. After the cutscene, proceed to the EMMI Zone.
6	Open Wave Beam Door. Drop down and open up the Wave Beam Door. Proceed to the next area.
7	Samus defeats the Red EMMI (cutscene). After entering the Wave Beam Door, you will automatically teleport to the boss room where Samus defeats the Red EMMI.
8	Defeat the Red Chozo Soldier. After the cutscene, the Red Chozo Soldier that you followed in the previous area will attack you. You will immediately be thrust into battle.
9	Obtain the Upgrade. You will automatically gain the upgrade from the Red EMMI after defeating the Red Chozo Soldier.

How to Use the Power Bomb

Hold the R Button to Charge and Press Y to Set.

Hold the button to charge and press the button to set. Doing so will consume Power Bomb ammo.

Destroy Power Bomb Blocks

Power Bomb Blocks can only be destroyed with the Power Bomb. This type of block is orange-colored and are usually found in groups.

Destroy All Bomb Blocks

Power Bomb can also destroy all types of Bomb Blocks. This will make exploration more convenient.

Destroy Environmental Obstacles

Environmental obstacles will hinder Samus from exploring hidden areas and the Power Bomb can be used to remove these obstacles in one area at once.

Unknown Resource

Power Bomb Tanks

Prior to unlocking the Power Bomb upgrade, any Power Bomb Tanks you will pick up will be considered as an unknown resource.

Once you unlock the upgrade, all Power Bomb Tanks you acquired will be automatically added to your total Power Bomb Tank pool.

All Power Bomb Tank Locations

Where to Go After Power Bomb

Head to the Save Station

After getting the Power Bomb Upgrade, head to the room left of the Save Station and use a Power Bomb to access the upper part of Hanubia. Jump up to the top and use Screw Attack on the blocks on the left. Continue right through a Wave Beam Cover Door and defeat the Elite Chozo Soldier. Then take the elevator up to Itorash for the endgame.

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	-