| Paralyzer | |
|---|---|
 Pit being temporarily paralyzed by the Paralyzer. | |
| User | Zero Suit Samus |
| Universe | Metroid |
The Paralyzer is Zero Suit Samus' neutral special move, whose main purpose is to paralyze opponents, but which also deals a small amount of damage. It can be charged to increase the time an opponent is stunned, dealing 4-5% damage when uncharged and 6% when charged.
The Paralyzer is also used as her down smash, with similar effect (although fired downwards).
Interestingly, the paralyze effect caused by the Paralyzer is not affected by knockback resistance. Also, hitting a non-flinch character like Porky with this will cause them to shake as if they were stunned, though they will continue moving unhindered.
Origin
In Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid: Other M, Zero Suit Samus' role in the game is a stealth role; even with the paralyzer charged, the best she can do with her "emergency pistol" is paralyze Space Pirates for a few seconds. The Paralyzer is, however, able to destroy Bomb Blocks, blocks normally only to be broken by Morph Ball bombs.
