Lightning Armor

Lightning Armor is the second Aeion ability in Metroid: Samus Returns. It is acquired from an Aeion Ability Artifact in Area 2. The ability imbues Samus Aran's Power Suit with an electric green aura, which protects her from attacks and external damage, and is particularly useful when running through red plants or Fleech Swarms. Any attacks sustained by the shield will deplete the Aeion Gauge instead of Samus's energy. The ability also greatly increases the range of Melee Counters, known as a Lightning CounterName from Page 6 of the electronic manual. However, Lightning Armor does not protect Samus from extreme heat, lava, or the purple liquid.
==Official data==
===Trivia quiz===
"Self-defense is at the top of your To-Do list, especially when it comes to fighting aliens. That’s why Lightning Armor is the Aeion Ability that best matches the way you’d want to play the Metroid: Samus Returns game. You can use Lightning Armor to surround Samus with an electrical barrier, preventing physical damage. It can even be used to power up a Melee Counter attack to a Lightning Counter with longer range."
===Metroid: Samus Returns boxart===
"Absorb damage with an electrical barrier."
===Metroid: Samus Returns manual===
;Lightning Armor
:"Select with [D-pad (left)]. Surrounds Samus with an electrical shield, preventing physical damage. It also powers up the Melee Counter to a Lightning Counter by increasing its range.
:*Aeion is expended when damage is absorbed, or when a Lightning Counter connects."
===Aeion Abilities data===
"Lightning Armor creates a protective electric barrier. Aeion is consumed anytime it prevents physical damage. Also strengthens Melee Counters. Pree [D-pad (left)] to equip. Press [A] while equipped to activate. Press [A] again to deactivate."
===Metroid: Samus Returns Official Guide===
;THE ARMORY - AEION ABILITIES (p. 15)
:LIGHTNING ARMOR
:"The Lightning Armor is an energy shield that protects Samus against most hazard damage. A few threats can burn through the shield or ignore it altogether, but in most circumstances, if you're in a tight spot and low on health, switching on the Lightning Armor gives you a fighting chance to reach safety."
;WALKTHROUGH - AREA 2 (p. 62)
:LIGHTNING ARMOR
:"This handy ability allows you to don a shield that protects you from nearly all damage, so long as you have Aeion Energy. Any damage you would take depletes your Aeion Energy instead--though keep in mind it's not a one-to-one exchange of damage to energy. This ability keeps you from taking damage from enemies and the red plants.You also get a dramatically increased melee attack range, which makes Melee Counters easier to pull off. Like taking damage, performing Melee Counters while the Lightning Armor is engaged drains your Aeion Energy bar, so use them wisely.This armor can also be used against boss enemies to prevent damage from a handful of attacks. You can only avoid damage from three or four attacks at this stage, but that handful of attacks can mean the difference between success and defeat."
==Trivia==
*In Metroid Dread, Lightning Armor (or a similar Aeion aura) is also utilized by Raven Beak. His armor appears initially as a blue aura that gradually turns red as it absorbs damage, until it allows him to unleash a powerful red wave across nearly the entire room; afterward, the aura turns gold and completely nullifies any further damage. However, the armor can be temporarily disabled by a successful Counter Hit, leaving Raven Beak vulnerable to counterattack.
==Gallery==
Lightning Armor in action.png|The Lightning Armor being used in the aforementioned tunnel.
Lightning Armor.png|The Lightning Armor while not being damaged.
Lightning Armor Aeion Ability Artifact.png|Aeion Ability Artifact
===Raven Beak===
Raven Beak Intro Battle 14.png|Raven Beak's Lightning Armor in Metroid Dread
Raven Beak Intro Battle 15.png|Raven Beak's Lightning Armor absorbing Samus's Plasma Beam
Raven Beak Intro Battle 16.png|Raven Beak's Lightning Armor turning red
Raven Beak Intro Battle 17.png
Raven Beak Intro Battle 18.png
Raven Beak Intro Battle 19.png|Raven Beak channeling his Lightning Armor into a red wave
Raven Beak Intro Battle 20.png
Raven Beak Intro Battle 21.png|Raven Beak releasing lightning energy
Raven Beak Intro Battle 22.png|Raven Beak follows up with a punch
Raven Beak Intro Battle 23.png
Raven Beak Intro Battle 24.png
Raven Beak Intro Battle 25.png|Samus counters Raven Beak, dispelling his Lightning Armor
RavenBeak Battle1.png|Raven Beak's Lightning Armor during his boss battle
==References==
Category:SR388
Category:Aeion Abilities
Category:Area 2