Exploiting Sprite Animations

Interruptible Animations

All of these techniques are performed while unmorphed, with the first three involving the angle buttons.

• Arm Pumping
• Stop on a Dime
• Elevator Grab
• Walljump Check

Uninterruptible Animations

Any time Samus morphs, unmorphs, or turns around while unmorphed, an uninterruptible sequence of sprite changes is initiated. These have some useful applications for speedrunning.

• Kagoing
• Quick Drop
• Corner Jump
• Mockball

See also

• General Movement
• Hitbox Manipulation