How tall is Samus without suit?
Samus, the iconic protagonist of the Metroid series, stands at approximately 5’9″ (1.75 m) without her Power Suit, as estimated from footage in Super Smash Bros. and other official sources. According to the Super Metroid Nintendo’s Player’s Guide, Samus is 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) tall and weighs 198 pounds (90 kg) without her Power Suit, but this height is likely measured with her suit on, making the 5’9″ (1.75 m) estimate more accurate for her height without the suit.
Related FAQs
FAQ 1: What is the height of Samus with her Power Suit?
Samus measures up to around 5’11” (1.8 m) with her Power Suit on, as observed from Super Smash Bros. footage.
FAQ 2: Why is Samus so tall?
Samus underwent genetic enhancement as part of her training with the Chozo warrior caste, resulting in her being taller and more muscled than a normal human female.
FAQ 3: Is Zero Suit Samus a girl?
Yes, Zero Suit Samus refers to Samus Aran when she is wearing her Zero Suit, which is a playable character variation in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
FAQ 4: Why does Samus lose her suit?
In the Dark Horse comic adaptation for Metroid Prime, it is implied that her suit malfunctioned, forcing her to use her Power Suit.
FAQ 5: Why is Samus sexualised?
Samus’ aesthetic choices are determined by her designers, who want her to appear sexy to pander to the male gaze, rather than any personal preference.
FAQ 6: Why does Samus never talk?
The Metroid games focus on isolation and self-reliance, making talking unnecessary for Samus, and her silence has become a characteristic of the series.
FAQ 7: Who calls Samus Lady?
Adam Malkovich, a Federation CO, addresses Samus as “Lady” in a dignified manner, as mentioned in Metroid: Other M.
FAQ 8: How old is Samus Aran?
Samus was 3 years old during the K-2L attack and 14 years old when she left Zebes and joined the Galactic Federation Police.
FAQ 9: How tall is Samus officially?
According to Super Metroid lore, Samus is 6’3″ (1.91 m) tall and weighs 198 pounds (90 kg) without her Power Suit.
FAQ 10: How intelligent is Samus?
Samus has a very high intelligence, demonstrated by her ability to complete complex missions, although her exact IQ is not officially listed.
FAQ 11: How high can Samus jump?
Samus can jump approximately 40 feet in the air, thanks to her Chozo training and Power Suit enhancements.
FAQ 12: Is Samus taller than Doomguy?
Yes, Samus is both taller and heavier than Doomguy, as noted in comparisons between the two characters.
FAQ 13: How tall is Rosalina compared to Samus?
Rosalina is significantly taller than Samus, standing at 7’5″ (2.26 m) compared to Samus’ 6’3″ (1.91 m) height without her suit.
FAQ 14: Can Samus speak?
Although Samus is often silent, she has spoken in various Metroid games, including Metroid: Other M, where she has extensive dialogue.
FAQ 15: Who is Samus’ main enemy?
Ridley, a dragon-like extraterrestrial, is Samus’ archenemy, having been killed and revived multiple times throughout the series, often through cloning or robotics by the Space Pirates.