Metroid Cubed Mod Wiki

Metroid Cubed is a massive content mod created by Firerage that brings the Metroid universe into Minecraft. Unlike standard armor and weapon mods, Metroid Cubed introduces a unique progression system where players must find or craft upgrades to enhance their Power Suit, unlock new beams, and survive increasingly hostile environments. The mod features a custom HUD, an energy-based health system, and a variety of mobs ranging from simple Zoomers to the terrifying Omega Metroid.

The mod is designed to be played as a survival expansion, where exploration leads to the discovery of Chozo Statues and rare ores necessary for suit evolution. It strictly follows the lore of the Prime and 2D series, focusing on the original Samus Aran experience.

The core of the mod is the Power Suit system. Each suit is composed of four pieces (Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, and Boots) and provides specific resistances and HUD enhancements.

Suit Tiers

Suit Components

• Helmet: Provides the custom Metroid HUD, including energy tanks and missile counts.
• Chestplate: The primary source of protection and the housing for the Arm Cannon.
• Leggings: Enhances movement speed and jump height.
• Boots: Negates fall damage when certain upgrades (like the Space Jump) are equipped.

The Arm Cannon is the player's primary tool. By default, it fires the Power Beam, but it can be upgraded with various beam modules that can be toggled.

Beam Types

Secondary Weapons

• Missiles: High-explosive projectiles. Requires Missile Expansions to increase capacity.
• Super Missiles: Consumes 5 missiles to fire a massive explosion capable of breaking reinforced blocks.
• Seeker Missiles: Allows locking onto multiple targets simultaneously.

Upgrades are items that grant Samus new abilities. These are often found in Chozo Statues or crafted using rare materials.

• Morph Ball: Pressing the 'C' key (default) allows the player to shrink into a 1-block tall ball to navigate tight spaces.
• Morph Ball Bombs: Allows the player to drop small explosives while in Morph Ball mode. Used for 'Bomb Jumping'.
• Power Bombs: Massive explosives that clear large areas and destroy BZ blocks.
• Space Jump: Allows for a second jump in mid-air.
• Screw Attack: Turns the Space Jump into a lethal somersault that damages any mob touched.
• Speed Booster: After running for a short distance, the player gains extreme speed and can break through certain blocks.
• Grapple Beam: Allows the player to swing from specific points or pull items toward them.

The mod populates the world with classic Metroid enemies, each with unique AI and behaviors.

Common Enemies

The Metroid Life Cycle

Metroids are the most dangerous entities and evolve over time if not killed.

• Metroid (Larva): 20 HP. Latches onto the player's head and drains energy. Must be frozen with Ice Beam to be killed easily.
• Alpha Metroid: 80 HP. Developed a shell; hovers and charges the player.
• Gamma Metroid: 150 HP. Larger, uses electrical attacks.
• Zeta Metroid: 250 HP. Fast, ground-based predator with high melee damage.
• Omega Metroid: 400 HP. Massive, heavily armored beast that breathes fire.
• Queen Metroid: 1000 HP. The final boss; spawns in specialized structures. Requires Power Bombs to damage internally.

Metroid Cubed adds several blocks for world generation and utility.

• Chozo Iron Ore: Found deep underground. Smelted into Chozo Iron Ingots for basic suit crafting.
• Phazon Ore: Highly radioactive blue ore. Touching it without a Phazon Suit causes rapid damage. Used for endgame upgrades.
• Chozo Statue: Rare structures that contain a single upgrade item in their hands.
• Save Station: A block that, when right-clicked, sets the player's spawn point and fully restores energy and ammo.
• Missile Door: Blocks that can only be destroyed by Missiles (Blue) or Super Missiles (Green).
• Tallon IV Grass/Stone: Decorative blocks found in Metroid-themed biomes.

Energy System

Instead of standard Minecraft hearts, the player uses Energy Tanks.

• Each Energy Tank adds 100 units of energy.
• When energy hits 0, the player dies.
• Energy is restored by picking up small (10) or large (20) energy orbs dropped by mobs.

HUD Elements

• Energy Gauge: Located at the top left, showing current energy and number of tanks.
• Weapon Icon: Shows the currently selected beam and missile count.
• Radar: A mini-map (if enabled) that highlights nearby entities.
• Visors: Players can switch to Thermal Visor (highlights mobs) or X-Ray Visor (sees through certain blocks).

Crafting in Metroid Cubed requires a standard Crafting Table, though some high-tier items require the Chozo Workbench.

Key Recipes

• Power Suit Helmet: [I][I][I] [I][H][I] [ ][ ][ ] (I = Chozo Iron Ingot, H = Glass Pane)

• Varia Core: [O][O][O] [O][F][O] [O][O][O] (O = Orange Dye, F = Fire Charge)

• Missile Expansion: [I][M][I] [M][T][M] [I][M][I] (I = Chozo Iron, M = Iron Ingot, T = TNT)

• Energy Tank: [G][R][G] [R][E][R] [G][R][G] (G = Gold Ingot, R = Redstone, E = Emerald)