Water



Water in Metroid games is a completely harmless substance often encountered by Samus during her adventures. It does not appear to be any different from Water on Earth, and is mostly found in aquatic, underwater areas (sub-zero areas are also known to have quantities of water).

Samus can breathe underwater in her Power Suit. (though it is unknown how it affects her when not in her suit) However, she cannot swim or freely move through water until she gains the Gravity Suit in most games (or the Gravity Boost in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes). This also applies to Acid, Lava and any other substances in the games.

Dark Aether has an equivelant to Water, called Dark Water, the effects of which is only nullified with the use of the Light Suit.