On top of finding weapons along the way, Samus will also obtain four different Aeion Abilities as she journeys through SR388. These work sort of like Weapons, except for the fact that they don't cause damage and are only used to make it through certain obstacles during your search. The Scan Pulse allows Samus to find breakable blocks that are near her. The Lightning Armor places a protective shield around Samus, allowing her to pass through the poisonous flora in many areas. The Burst Beam essentially allows for Rapid Fire Attacks, while the Phase Drift slows down time. All four abilities use your Aeion Fuel, and all four can be used at will as long as you have said energy.