Strafe/Dash

In the Metroid Prime Trilogy, Samus Aran is able to perform a Strafe/Dash to avoid attacks from enemies. A Strafe/Dash is performed by locking onto an enemy or scan target and pressing B. Samus then strafes either left or right. It can be done repetitively.

Notably, in Metroid Prime a Strafe/Dash can be used to get the Space Jump Boots early. The Strafe/Dash is a precursor to the SenseMove.

Tutorials

 * Metroid Prime
 * "Use [Control Stick moving] and tap B to dash while locked on."


 * Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
 * "While locked on, use [Control Stick moving] to Strafe around enemies. Use [Control Stick moving] and tap B to dash while locked on."