Dialanche

The Dialanche

The Dialanche is Spire's Alt-Form. This is most likely an attribute shared by the Diamonts, Spire's race.

Description

Spire enters Dialanche form by compressing his own body, landing with a forcible thud as he does so. This transformation dramatically reduces his size and makes it possible for him to enter small spaces similarly to other Alt-Forms. Due to its semi-spherical shape, the Dialanche gains momentum quickly and becomes especially fast when rolling down slopes, much like Samus Aran's Morph Ball. Even in Dialanche form, Spire is able to withstand lava, so speedier locomotion through lava can be achieved through the Dialanche.

Also like Samus' Spider Ball, the Dialanche is also able to climb on nearly any surface, provided that the surface is flat enough to climb on (such as a wall). However, there are exceptions, such as the fact that the Dialanche cannot grab on to ledges. The actual climbing is achieved by the yellow diamond spikes protruding from the sphere's surface gripping onto the object and pulling and pushing the sphere across the mentioned object.

To attack, the Dialanche uses the Fire Blade, two sharp, rock "arms" that detach themselves from the core of the Dialanche and swing in orbit around the core. The "arms" quickly tear through opponents. However, due to its purely melee approach, the Dialanche is more of a defensive alternate form, but if Spire is able to trap an opponent, this method of attack instantly transforms into something offensive and can easily take his opponent down. Spire cannot use the Fire Blade and climb a vertical surface at the same time, as the rocks will quickly break the Dialanche's grip on the wall.

Multiplayer role

The Dialanche's climbing ability may be used to get on top of pillars in the Alinos Gateway for sniping in Metroid Prime Hunters multiplayer. However, when climbing walls, he moves slowly and has the tendency to fall off.

The Dialanche does more damage closer to the spinning blades. Direct contact with the opponent can take off as much as 64 units of energy per swipe, but it can also do as little as 8 per swipe if the opponent is barely hit.

Official Data

Logbook entry

Dialanche

Metroid Prime Hunters

Logbook entry

SPIRE's alternative form is the DIALANCHE, a hypercondensed ferrous orb able to roll at high speeds. The DIALANCHE is equipped with two retractable titanium limbs used to batter adversaries.

Metroid Prime Hunters: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide

DIALANCHE

"Spire is capable of compacting himself into a dense boulder that can roll at high speeds. When threatened in this form, he can extend two swordlike limbs to strike at his foes."

Trivia

• The Dialanche is similar to Thardus' ability to morph into a boulder shape and smash targets. Both Spire and Thardus are mainly composed of rock.