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Combat Controls
Batman: Arkham Origins

Combat Controls

Master Batman: Arkham Origins combat with this guide to all controls, including strikes, counters, special combos, and gadget quickfires.

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Master Batman: Arkham Origins combat with this guide to all controls, including strikes, counters, special combos, and gadget quickfires.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Strike: Press Square.
  2. 2
    Counter: Press Triangle when an enemy is about to attack.
  3. 3
    Cape Stun: Press Circle to stun enemies with your cape.
  4. 4
    Evade: Press X twice quickly to dodge attacks.
  5. 5
    Super Stun: Press Circle three times in rapid succession for a powerful stun.
  6. 6
    Air Attack: Press Circle then X while in the air.
  7. 7
    Beat Down: Press Circle, then repeatedly tap Square to perform a beat down.
  8. 8
    Ground Takedown: Press R2 then Triangle when an enemy is downed.
  9. 9
    Batclaw Strike: Press R2 then Triangle, followed by Square to strike with the Batclaw.
  10. 10
    Special Combo Takedown: Press Triangle and Circle simultaneously. (Must be unlocked)
  11. 11
    Special Combo Multi Ground Takedown: Press X and Circle simultaneously. (Must be unlocked)
  12. 12
    Special Combo Bat Swarm: Press X and Square simultaneously. (Must be unlocked)
  13. 13
    Special Combo Disarm and Destroy: Press Square and Triangle simultaneously. (Must be unlocked)
  14. 14
    Quickfire Batarang: Double tap L2 to throw a Batarang.
  15. 15
    Quickfire Batclaw: Press L2 then Triangle to use the Batclaw.
  16. 16
    Quickfire Concussion Detonator: Press L2 then Circle to deploy a Concussion Detonator.
  17. 17
    Quickfire Explosive Gel/Detonate Explosive Gel: Press L2 then Square to deploy or detonate Explosive Gel.
  18. 18
    Quickfire Glue Grenade: Double tap R2 to throw a Glue Grenade.
Tips
  • Unlocking the Special Combo moves significantly expands your offensive capabilities.
  • Timing your counters is crucial for survival and maintaining offensive momentum.
  • Use gadget quickfires strategically to control crowds and set up takedowns.

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