Basic Combat
Name
Button(s)
Description
Basic Attack
Square
This is a basic attack.
Basic Combo
Square, Square, Square, Square
A basic series of four attacks on the ground.
The last strike will blowback most enemies.
Web Attack
Press Triangle
Pull youself towards the enemy and hit him.
Disarm Enemy
Disarms the enemy and turns him 180 degrees to make him vulnerable to attacks from the back.
Useful when fighting melee-armed enemies.
Web Throw
Yank and throw the webbed enemy.
Thrown enemies will glue to walls.
Spin Cycle
Hold Triangle, and then press Triangle.
While trowing your enemy press Triangle fast, to spin him faster.
Dodge
Circle
Used to dodge enemy attack.
Perfect Dodge
Make a last-minute dodge to get the perfect dodge.
This makes you temporarily immune to blows and slows down your time for a short time.
Perfect Hit
Press Square, when the attack hits your target, to gain more concentration.
Long Dodge
Circle, Cross
Jump is longer after a successful dodge.
Useful in avoiding area of effect damage.
Very useful when fighting opponents with shields.
Web Shooter
Quickly Press R1
Quickly shoot your spider web to wrap your enemy.
If the opponent is close to a wall he will be glued to it.
Useful to slow down enemies.
Throw
Square, Hold Triangle
Hit your enemy and then throw him in a selected direction.
Enemies that stand nearby will be knocked down.
Yank And Throw Environment
Hold L1 + R1
Take and throw small objects from the environment.
Large objects cannot be thrown, but they can be overthrown.
Finisher
Triangle+Circle
A powerful attack that instantly eliminates the enemy.
Requires a full concentration bar.
Heal
Down Arrow
Use your concentration to cure yourself.
Spider-Man can accumulate concentration while attacking enemies.
Fighting in the air generates more concentration than fighting on the ground.
Air Combat
Air Launcher
Hold Square
Hold Square, to throw the enemy into the air.
This is a great way to start a fight in the air.
Hold Square, Square
Throw your opponent into the air and then perform a quick attack.
Air Combo
The basic series of four attacks in the air.
The last strike will discard enemies.
Leap Off
Square, Cross
Leap up from an enemy after hitting him or after using a Web Attack.
It’s a great way to start a fight in the air and avoid charging enemies.
Swing Kick
Hold Square, while in the air to kick the enemy while swinging on the web.
It will throw him into the air.
Air Yank
Pull enemies into the air.
Great for continuing combat in the air.
It can be made in the air from a higher height.
Radius and damage increase with height.
Jump
Cross
Basic jump.
Web Zip
Press X when you are in the air to perform a Web Zip.
It is a great way to maintain height and change direction.
Zip to Point
L2+R2
Look at the highlighted spot and go to it.
Vertical Wall Jump
While running vertically on the wall, press X to move faster.
Wall Cornering
Hold Circle
Hold Circle near the corner of the building to automatically turn.
Quick Recovery
Press X during a rollover after landing to break out into the air.
Ceiling Hang
L2
When you walk on the ceiling, Press L2 to hang out.
When hanging, use the knob to pull yourself up or down.
Air Tricks
Triangle + Circle + knob
Tricks in the air will gain concentration and experience points.
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