Metroid Database Bestiary

Triclops are hunter-scavengers. Hard-shelled and resembling a beetle, Triclops walk close to the ground on multiple legs. They collect small creatures and bits of foodstuff, then deposit them elsewhere for later consumption. The hard tripartite mandibles they use to move earth and rock are quite strong and grasp prey in an almost unbreakable grip. It is difficult to escape once ensnared.

You will only encounter Triclops when in Morph Ball form. Wait until a Triclops chases you and lay a few Bombs in its path. If they capture you, you can Bomb your way out of their grasp as well, but if you cannot time the blasts correctly, the Triclops will eventually spit you out - usually outside of the area you were trying to pass through.

Triclops were acquired by the Luminoth, who attempted to use them as biological weapons against the Ing. When their experiments failed, they instead created a mechanoid version, the Mechlops.