Unlock the full potential of Delsin's melee abilities in inFAMOUS: Second Son! Learn about Karmic Healing, Execute, Dash Strike, Comet Drop, and more.
Alright, let's dive into some of the cooler, more advanced melee moves you can unlock in inFAMOUS: Second Son. These aren't your basic punches; they add some serious flair and tactical options to your combat. We'll go through the 'Extras' section, which covers some really neat abilities that build on your core melee and dashing skills.
Regular Melee Extras
First up, we have some handy upgrades for your standard melee attacks. These are tied to your Karma level and how many Shards you've collected, so keep an eye on those!
| Name | Description | Requirement |
| Karmic Healing | Subduing surrendering or coughing enemies (Triangle) will restore some health. | Good Karma Lv. 3, 5 Shards |
| Execute | Press Square to brutally kill a surrendering or coughing enemy, earning Evil Karma. | Evil Karma Lv. 1 |
| Enemy Drain | Executing a surrendering or coughing enemy will restore some energy. | Evil Karma Lv. 4, 4 Shards, Execute |
Dash Strike Extras
These moves combine your awesome dashing ability with melee attacks. They're fantastic for closing the distance quickly and hitting hard.
| Name | Description | Requirements |
| Dash Strike | Dash (Circle) toward an enemy, then quickly Melee (Square) for a sweeping attack. | Story |
| Dash Slam | Dash toward an enemy, then quickly Melee for a lethal takedown. | Evil Karma Lv. 2, 4 Shards, Dash Strike |
| Dash Subdue | Dash towards a surrendering or coughing enemy, then quickly press Triangle to Subdue them, earning Good Karma. | Good Karma Lv. 2, 4 Shards, Dash Strike |
Comet Drop Extras
This one's all about aerial assaults! If you like hitting enemies from above, you'll want to unlock these.
| Name | Description | Requirement |
| Comet Drop | Press Square while airborne to slam into the ground. The higher the drop, the larger the shockwave. | Story |
| Obliterating Drop | Land directly on an enemy with Comet Drop to instantly obliterate them, earning Evil Karma. | Evil Karma Lv. 1, 4 Shards, Comet Drop |
So, as you can see, there are some really cool ways to spice up your combat. Whether you're going for a Good or Evil path, there are abilities that complement your playstyle. Keep an eye on those Karma levels and Shard counts, because they're key to unlocking these powerful extras!
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