Hyper claw slash



The hyper claw slash (as named in the Metroid: Samus Returns Official Guide) is a powerful attack utilized by Proteus Ridley at the end of Metroid: Samus Returns. He uses it during the final phase of the battle, while attacking Samus with less powerful slashes in the second phase. It consists of one powerful slash that Ridley winds up, and that leaves an afterimage. It is likely the most powerful attack used by Proteus Ridley; on Fusion Mode it is capable of taking off three of Samus's Energy Tanks. Omega Ridley in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Ridley in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and his clone in Metroid: Other M will also slash at Samus with their claws, albeit without winding up. Omega Ridley's slash attack is powered by a Phazon blade, similar to that of the Omega Pirate.

Metroid: Samus Returns Official Guide



 * Page 213:"Proteus Ridley has two new attacks to watch out for: the fireball shockwave and the hyper claw slash. You know the fireball shockwave is coming when Proteus Ridley flies overhead and his mouth fills with those familiar purple flames. His mouth points to the ground, which is how you differentiate this new attack from his arcing-fireball attack. When you spot the tell, start Space Jumping away from him. He shoots the fireball straight to the ground, creating a shockwave that ignites most of the ground space visible on your screen."