canHorizontalMidairShinespark (Hard)

The ability to jump and shinespark horizontally mid-air. From a spin jump, a shinespark wind-up is triggered by releasing either forward or jump (or both) and pressing either up or angle-up. The wind-up is a brief period during which the player can control the direction of the spark. During the wind-up, if jump is pressed together with up, angle-up, or forward, Samus will immediately spark up, diagonally, or horizontally, respectively. If the wind-up expires, Samus will default to a vertical spark. If jump is held when activating the wind-up by pressing up or angle-up, then the wind-up is effectively skipped as the spark activates immediately.

For a mid-air horizontal spark, the sequence is to spin-jump, release jump, tap up or angle-up to activate the wind-up, then press forward and jump to spark; it is also possible to hold forward the entire time; either way, the important points are to be sure to release jump before activating the wind-up, and be sure to release up/angle-up (pressing or holding forward instead) before repressing jump to activate the spark. The wind-up period is fairly lenient, so the timing of the jump input after the up/angle doesn't need to be rushed. Note that mid-air shinesparks can't be performed from a fall, only from a jump.

Dependencies: canShinespark, canMidairShinespark, canShinechargeMovement, canHorizontalShinespark

Difficulty filter

Strats ()

Use Flash Suit, Horizontal Spark (Extreme)
Landing Site
From: 3
Top Right Door
To: 1
Top Left Door

It is possible to save a small amount of energy by jumping from the upper right ledge, instead of from the plateau. Use the cues in the background to spark at a precise height.

Requires:

"canDash"
"canInsaneJump"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "useFlashSuit": {}
}
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 95,
        "excessFrames": 34
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "HiJump",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 90,
            "excessFrames": 34
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Clears obstacles: A

Dev note: This is only useful without SpeedBooster and without a way to refill at the ship - i.e. without wall jump to get back up.
Use Stored Spark, Horizontal Spark (Expert+)
Landing Site
From: 4
Bottom Right Door
To: 1
Top Left Door

Requires:

"h_storedSpark"
"canDash"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 103,
        "excessFrames": 34
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "HiJump",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 99,
            "excessFrames": 34
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Clears obstacles: A
Use Stored Spark, Horizontal Spark (Expert+)
Landing Site
From: 7
Junction (Left Ledge Below Bomb Blocks)
To: 1
Top Left Door

Requires:

"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
"h_storedSpark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 54,
    "excessFrames": 43
  }
}
{
  "or": [
    "canWalljump",
    "SpaceJump",
    {
      "and": [
        "HiJump",
        {
          "or": [
            "canSpeedyJump",
            "canInsaneJump"
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Clears obstacles: A

Dev note: This can be done with HiJump alone; it requires a precise spin jump and then a very precise horizontal spark at the top of the jump.
Come in Shinecharging, Shinespark (Medium)
Gauntlet Entrance
From: 1
Left Door
To: 2
Right Door

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 6,
    "openEnd": 0,
    "steepUpTiles": 1,
    "steepDownTiles": 1
  }
}

Requires:

"canHorizontalShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 92,
        "excessFrames": 9
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 86,
            "excessFrames": 16
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canShinechargeMovementComplex",
        "Morph",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 66,
            "excessFrames": 0
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Dev note: Shinespark against the bomb blocks or from the raised spot in order to make it all the way through to avoid bonking and potentially falling in the acid. With 99 Energy, it is best to spark from directly above the flat tile to the right of the raised part of the runway. With at least 105 Energy, it is best to spark against the right wall. With Morph, it is also possible to quickly spark from the flat tile or somewhat low if sparking midair, in order to bonk on the last row of bomb blocks and not fall into the acid.
Midair Shinespark (Hard)
Gauntlet Entrance
From: 1
Left Door
To: 2
Right Door

Shinespark below the top block or Samus will crash into a solid wall.

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharged": {}
}

Requires:

{
  "shineChargeFrames": 50
}
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 85,
    "excessFrames": 20
  }
}
Use Flash Suit (Expert+)
Gauntlet Entrance
From: 2
Right Door
To: 1
Left Door

Requires:

"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "useFlashSuit": {}
}
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 79,
    "excessFrames": 14
  }
}
Wait for Acid Shinespark (Hard)
Gauntlet Entrance
From: 2
Right Door
To: 1
Left Door

Wait for the acid to clear before moving to shinespark on the other side of the bomb blocks.

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 6,
    "openEnd": 1,
    "steepUpTiles": 1,
    "steepDownTiles": 1
  }
}

Requires:

"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 80,
    "excessFrames": 13
  }
}
Use Stored Spark, Hero Shot Through Right Door (Expert+)
The Moat
From: 3
Item
To: 2
Right Door

Requires:

"h_storedSpark"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 16,
    "excessFrames": 0
  }
}

Exit condition:

{
  "leaveWithSpark": {}
}

Unlocks doors:

{"types":["super"],"requires":[]}
{"types":["missiles","powerbomb"],"requires":["never"]}
Shinespark (Medium)
West Ocean
From: 1
Lower Section - Bottom Left Door
To: 5
Lower Section - Bottom Right Door

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 23,
    "openEnd": 1,
    "steepUpTiles": 1,
    "steepDownTiles": 6
  }
}

Requires:

"canHorizontalShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 131,
        "excessFrames": 35
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 106,
            "excessFrames": 35
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
Over Ocean Spark, In-Room (Medium)
West Ocean
From: 13
Bottom Junction
To: 5
Lower Section - Bottom Right Door

Requires:

"canHorizontalShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "canShineCharge": {
        "usedTiles": 23,
        "steepUpTiles": 6,
        "steepDownTiles": 1,
        "openEnd": 1
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        {
          "canShineCharge": {
            "usedTiles": 24,
            "steepUpTiles": 6,
            "steepDownTiles": 1,
            "openEnd": 1
          }
        },
        {
          "doorUnlockedAtNode": 1
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 131,
        "excessFrames": 36
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 109,
            "excessFrames": 37
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        "h_speedJump",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 102,
            "excessFrames": 0
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Unlocks doors:

{"nodeId":1,"types":["ammo"],"requires":[]}
Over Ocean Spark, Through the Door (Medium)
West Ocean
From: 13
Bottom Junction
To: 5
Lower Section - Bottom Right Door

Open the right door before sparking to spark out of it.

Requires:

{
  "or": [
    "canCarefulJump",
    "Grapple",
    "Wave",
    "SpaceJump"
  ]
}
{
  "or": [
    {
      "canShineCharge": {
        "usedTiles": 23,
        "steepUpTiles": 6,
        "steepDownTiles": 1,
        "openEnd": 1
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        {
          "canShineCharge": {
            "usedTiles": 24,
            "steepUpTiles": 6,
            "steepDownTiles": 1,
            "openEnd": 1
          }
        },
        {
          "doorUnlockedAtNode": 1
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 131,
        "excessFrames": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 109,
            "excessFrames": 0
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        "h_speedJump",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 102,
            "excessFrames": 0
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Exit condition:

{
  "leaveWithSpark": {}
}

Unlocks doors:

{"nodeId":1,"types":["ammo"],"requires":[]}
{"nodeId":5,"types":["ammo"],"requires":[]}

Dev note: The right door could be an obstacle, but with this shinecharge, a careful jump is probably fair to include. This room is already pretty complex, so adding an obstacle is fairly significant.
Shinespark (Come In Shinecharging) (Medium)
Red Brinstar Fireflea Room
From: 1
Left Door
To: 2
Right Door

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 6,
    "openEnd": 1
  }
}

Requires:

"canHorizontalShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 142,
        "excessFrames": 60
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 132,
            "excessFrames": 60
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Dev note: FIXME: Could be doable tankless if the shinecharge happened in the previous room and then Samus ran out with more speed.
Shinespark (Come in Shinecharging) (Medium)
Red Brinstar Fireflea Room
From: 2
Right Door
To: 1
Left Door

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 4,
    "openEnd": 1
  }
}

Requires:

"canHorizontalShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 143,
        "excessFrames": 6
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 132,
            "excessFrames": 6
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Dev note: It's possible to save a couple frames by partially crossing the platforms before sparking, but getting a running jump is nearly as good.
Use Stored Spark (Expert+)
Red Brinstar Fireflea Room
From: 2
Right Door
To: 1
Left Door

Requires:

"h_storedSpark"
"canDash"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 99,
    "excessFrames": 5
  }
}
Shinespark (Come in Shinecharged, Bootless) (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 1
Left Door
To: 3
Item

Takes three walljumps, and must shinespark at the apex.

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharged": {}
}

Requires:

{
  "shineChargeFrames": 110
}
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canPreciseWalljump"
"canConsecutiveWalljump"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 78
  }
}
Shinespark (Come in Shinecharged, HiJump) (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 1
Left Door
To: 3
Item

Wall jump or build run speed using the full runway to jump high enough for the shinespark.

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharged": {}
}

Requires:

{
  "shineChargeFrames": 80
}
"HiJump"
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "and": [
        "canWalljump",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 80
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canTrickyDashJump",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 60
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
Shinespark (Come in Shinecharging, Bootless) (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 1
Left Door
To: 3
Item

Takes three walljumps, and must shinespark at the apex.

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 9,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}

Requires:

"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canPreciseWalljump"
"canConsecutiveWalljump"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 78
  }
}
Shinespark (Come in Shinecharging, HiJump) (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 1
Left Door
To: 3
Item

Wall jump or build run speed using the full runway to jump high enough for the shinespark.

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 9,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}

Requires:

"HiJump"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "and": [
        "canWalljump",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 80
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canTrickyDashJump",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 60
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
Big Jump Horizontal Shinespark (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 2
Right Vertical Door
To: 1
Left Door

Charge a spark to the right, then come back, run and jump, and do a horizontal spark at the apex. If needed, down-grab onto the ledge.

Requires:

{
  "notable": "Big Jump Shinespark"
}
"h_speedJump"
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "obstaclesCleared": [
    "B"
  ]
}
{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 32,
    "gentleDownTiles": 6,
    "openEnd": 1
  }
}
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 52
  }
}
"canDownGrab"
Leave With Spark (Long Speedy Jump) (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 2
Right Vertical Door
To: 1
Left Door

Store a shinecharge and start running below the left side of the vertical door, to set up the jump in a way that shinesparking at the apex of the jump approximately aligns with the top of the far door.

Requires:

{
  "obstaclesCleared": [
    "A",
    "B",
    "E"
  ]
}
"h_shinechargeMaxRunway"
"canSpeedyJump"
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 53
  }
}

Exit condition:

{
  "leaveWithSpark": {}
}

Unlocks doors:

{"types":["ammo"],"requires":[],"useImplicitRequires":false}
Leave With Spark (Short Speedy HiJump) (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 2
Right Vertical Door
To: 1
Left Door

Requires:

"HiJump"
"canSpeedyJump"
{
  "obstaclesCleared": [
    "B",
    "E"
  ]
}
{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 32,
    "gentleDownTiles": 6,
    "openEnd": 1
  }
}
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 56
  }
}

Exit condition:

{
  "leaveWithSpark": {}
}

Unlocks doors:

{"types":["ammo"],"requires":[],"useImplicitRequires":false}
Leave With Spark (Short Speedy Jump) (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 2
Right Vertical Door
To: 1
Left Door

Requires:

{
  "obstaclesCleared": [
    "B",
    "E"
  ]
}
{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 32,
    "gentleDownTiles": 6,
    "openEnd": 1
  }
}
"canSpeedyJump"
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 57
  }
}

Exit condition:

{
  "leaveWithSpark": {
    "position": "bottom"
  }
}

Unlocks doors:

{"types":["ammo"],"requires":[],"useImplicitRequires":false}
Leave With Spark (Wall Jumps) (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 2
Right Vertical Door
To: 1
Left Door

Requires:

{
  "obstaclesCleared": [
    "B",
    "E"
  ]
}
{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 32,
    "gentleUpTiles": 6,
    "openEnd": 1
  }
}
"canWalljump"
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 85
  }
}

Exit condition:

{
  "leaveWithSpark": {}
}

Unlocks doors:

{"types":["ammo"],"requires":[],"useImplicitRequires":false}
Wall Jump Shinespark to Left Door (Very Hard)
Indiana Jones Room
From: 2
Right Vertical Door
To: 1
Left Door

Fire off the shinespark at the apex of two consecutive walljumps.

Requires:

"canWalljump"
"canShinechargeMovementComplex"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "obstaclesCleared": [
    "B"
  ]
}
{
  "or": [
    {
      "canShineCharge": {
        "usedTiles": 32,
        "gentleUpTiles": 6,
        "openEnd": 1
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "h_shinechargeMaxRunway",
        {
          "obstaclesCleared": [
            "A"
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 85
  }
}
Door Runway, Shinespark Left (Hard)
Attic
From: 1
Left Door
To: 1
Left Door

Requires:

{
  "obstaclesCleared": [
    "A"
  ]
}
{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 35,
    "openEnd": 1
  }
}
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 80,
    "excessFrames": 0
  }
}

Exit condition:

{
  "leaveWithSpark": {}
}
Come In Shinecharging, Shinespark (Basic)
Bowling Alley
From: 2
Middle Left Door
To: 6
Bowling Chozo Statue

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 2,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}

Requires:

{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 89,
        "excessFrames": 7
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canHorizontalMidairShinespark",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 82,
            "excessFrames": 9
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
Use Stored Spark (Expert+)
Bowling Alley
From: 2
Middle Left Door
To: 6
Bowling Chozo Statue

Requires:

"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
"h_storedSpark"
"canDash"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 82,
    "excessFrames": 8
  }
}
Shinespark (Come in Shinecharged) (Hard)
Sponge Bath
From: 1
Left Door
To: 2
Right Door

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharged": {}
}

Requires:

{
  "shineChargeFrames": 30
}
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 39,
    "excessFrames": 10
  }
}
Come In Shinecharging, Shinespark (Gravity) (Hard)
East Sand Hall
From: 1
Left Door
To: 2
Right Door

Shinespark midair to avoid bonking. Jump outward before sparking save Energy.

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 3,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}

Requires:

"Gravity"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 49,
    "excessFrames": 4
  }
}
Come In Shinecharging, Shinespark (Gravity) (Hard)
East Sand Hall
From: 2
Right Door
To: 1
Left Door

Shinespark midair to avoid bonking. Jump outward before sparking save Energy.

Entrance condition:

{
  "comeInShinecharging": {
    "length": 3,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}

Requires:

"Gravity"
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 48,
    "excessFrames": 4
  }
}
Shinespark (Metroids Alive) (Hard)
Metroid Room 1
From: 1
Left Door
To: 2
Right Door

Shinecharge just before the second Metroid comes on camera, jump over it and spark against the ceiling to avoid the rest of them. Sparking lower will likely get Samus grabbed by the right-most Metroid.

Requires:

{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 26,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "and": [
        "canMetroidAvoid",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 50,
            "excessFrames": 5
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "and": [
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 54,
            "excessFrames": 0
          }
        },
        {
          "metroidFrames": 300
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
Shinespark (Metroids Dead) (Hard)
Metroid Room 1
From: 1
Left Door
To: 2
Right Door

Requires:

{
  "or": [
    "f_KilledMetroidRoom1",
    {
      "obstaclesCleared": [
        "f_KilledMetroidRoom1"
      ]
    }
  ]
}
{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 31,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 37,
        "excessFrames": 7
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canControlShinesparkEnd",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 37,
            "excessFrames": 22
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
Shinespark (Metroids Alive) (Hard)
Metroid Room 1
From: 2
Right Door
To: 1
Left Door

Requires:

"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 23,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}
{
  "or": [
    "Ice",
    {
      "and": [
        "canDodgeWhileShooting",
        "ScrewAttack"
      ]
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canDodgeWhileShooting",
        "canPseudoScrew"
      ]
    },
    "canMetroidAvoid",
    {
      "metroidFrames": 200
    }
  ]
}
{
  "shinespark": {
    "frames": 80,
    "excessFrames": 5
  }
}
Shinespark (Metroids Dead) (Hard)
Metroid Room 1
From: 2
Right Door
To: 1
Left Door

Requires:

{
  "or": [
    "f_KilledMetroidRoom1",
    {
      "obstaclesCleared": [
        "f_KilledMetroidRoom1"
      ]
    }
  ]
}
"canHorizontalMidairShinespark"
{
  "canShineCharge": {
    "usedTiles": 23,
    "openEnd": 0
  }
}
{
  "or": [
    {
      "shinespark": {
        "frames": 80,
        "excessFrames": 48
      }
    },
    {
      "and": [
        "canShinechargeMovementComplex",
        {
          "shinespark": {
            "frames": 68,
            "excessFrames": 38
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}