Samus Aran firing the Control Beam at Jungle Grievers
The Control Beam is a Psychic Ability in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. By using a Psychic Charge Beam with the Psychic Visor, Samus can manually control the flight of her projectile.
The main use of the Control Beam is to guide the beam into objects that are generally out of reach. In addition, while the Control Beam is active, time around Samus is significantly slowed, allowing her to effectively immobilize otherwise fast enemies, or strike multiple targets that must be destroyed in quick succession. The Control Beam will terminate if it hits 3 targets, and there is a maximum range it can travel indicated by a blackish barrier. Each use of the Control Beam consumes a third of a gauge that appears on the sides of the HUD when charging it, which regenerates over time.
Official data[]
Incomplete acquisition message[]
"CONTROL BEAM acquired!
Psychic Charge Beam shots launched while using the Psychic Visor can now be controlled. Switch to the Psychic Visor, press and hold 
/
to charge, then release to launch a maneuverable Control Beam shot. Use 
/
to steer.
Open the menu with 
and check the Inventory for more information about this ability."