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== Randomizer ==
 
== Randomizer ==
 
There are two Spring Ball tricks that are mostly relevant in Randomizer, due to how early it's possible to pick up Spring Ball there.
 
  
 
If you turn on Spring Ball in the menu while you're rising in Morph Ball, you can jump as soon as you unpause, allowing you to reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible.
 
If you turn on Spring Ball in the menu while you're rising in Morph Ball, you can jump as soon as you unpause, allowing you to reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible.
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[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/147442861 WildAnaconda69's Spring Ball Jump tutorial]
 
[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/147442861 WildAnaconda69's Spring Ball Jump tutorial]
  
You can also use Spring Ball to cross the [[Moat]], with no other items. While the [[CWJ]] would also be available here, using the Spring Ball is much easier.
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A double springball jump is possible while underwater without [[Gravity Suit]], if you also have [[Hi-Jump Boots]].
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There are also a number of room strats that may save time, or might be required by some randomizer logic, such as crossing [[The Moat]] with nothing but Morph Ball and Spring Ball.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 18:54, 19 August 2021


Spring Ball
Springball.png
Location Spring Ball Room, Maridia
Effect Jump while morphed

Spring Ball allows Samus to jump while being morphed.

Because of its location, this item is generally not collected except for in 100% runs.

Randomizer

If you turn on Spring Ball in the menu while you're rising in Morph Ball, you can jump as soon as you unpause, allowing you to reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible.

WildAnaconda69's Spring Ball Jump tutorial

A double springball jump is possible while underwater without Gravity Suit, if you also have Hi-Jump Boots.

There are also a number of room strats that may save time, or might be required by some randomizer logic, such as crossing The Moat with nothing but Morph Ball and Spring Ball.

See also

See complete List of Items