Master League of Legends Grapple Moves

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Alright, let's dive into some of the more technical moves in League of Legends. This section is all about grappling and what you can do once you've got your opponent locked up. It might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of these inputs, you'll have a whole new set of tools to use in a fight.

We're going to break down the different grapple situations and the moves you can pull off. Pay close attention to the button prompts, as they're super specific and crucial for landing these attacks.

Grapple Situations and Moves

Here's a breakdown of the different grapple states and the moves associated with them. Remember, the specific input often depends on your opponent's position and your own.

Apron Moves

When you're on the apron (the edge of the ring), you have a few options:

Tieup In: Use Y to perform a Suplex Into Ring.
Tieup Out: Use Y for a Sunset Flip Out.
Apron Floor: You can hit your opponent with an Axe to Floor using either Y or X.
Apron Floor Ground: Use Y or X for a Leg Drop to Floor.

Grapple ISP (In-Ring Special Moves)

This is where things get really interesting. Once you've got your opponent in a grapple, you'll have a variety of suplexes and slams at your disposal. The specific move often depends on which direction you're holding on the directional pad when you press the attack button.

Vertical Suplex: Use A for a Vertical Suplex, Y for a Fisherman Suplex, X for a Snap Suplex, or B for another Vertical Suplex.
Scoop Slam: Use A for a Shoulder Breaker, Y for a Scoop Slam, X for a Shoulder Breaker, or B for another Shoulder Breaker.
Head Between Legs: You can perform a Fallback Piledriver with A, a Sit Out Piledriver with Y, a Cradle Piledriver with X, or another Fallback Piledriver with B.
Belly-to-Belly: Use A for an Inverted Atomic Drop, Y for Northern Lights, X for a Belly-to-Belly Suplex, or B for another Inverted Atomic Drop.
Gut Wrench: Options here include High Angle Back with A, German Suplex with Y, Belly-to-Back Suplex with X, and another High Angle Back with B.
Full Nelson: You can execute a Russian Leg Sweep with A, a Sleeper hold with Y, another Russian Leg Sweep with X, or a third Russian Leg Sweep with B.
Samoan Drop: This move can be performed with A, Y, X, or B.

Ready Position Moves

When you're in a standard standing grapple, here are your options:

Weak Strike: A simple Right Jab with A.
Medium Strike: A Right Hook with Left or Right + A.
Strong Strike: A Power Right with Up or Down + A.
Front Standing: You can perform a Gorilla Press Slam with Y, a Snapmare with Left or Right + Y, or a Bareback move with Up or Down + Y.
Weapon Attack: If you have a weapon, use Y for a Cane Strike Combo.
Behind: From behind, you can do a Side Slam with Y, an Atomic Drop with Left or Right + Y, or another Side Slam with Up or Down + Y.

Bent Over Moves

When your opponent is bent over, you have these choices:

Front: Use Y for a Gutwrench Suplex, Left or Right + Y for an Impact DDT, or Up or Down + Y for another Gutwrench Suplex.
Behind: You can perform a Pumphandle Powerslam with Y, a Back Breaker with Left or Right + Y, or another Pumphandle Powerslam with Up or Down + Y.

Running Moves

When you're on the move, your options change:

Opponent Standing: A Hard Clothesline can be done with A, Y, or X.
Opponent on Ground: Use A, Y, or X for a Knee Drop.
Opponent Running: You can hit a Power Slam with A or X, or a Spine Buster with Y.

Opponent on Ground Moves

Once your opponent is down, you can target specific areas:

Head: Use Y for La Magistral, or Left or Right + Y or Up or Down + Y for another La Magistral.
Feet: You can perform an Oklahoma Roll with Y or Up or Down + Y, or a Surfboard submission with Left or Right + Y.
Chin Lock: Use A for a Flip Over Neck Whip, Y for a Rear Chinlock, or X for another Flip Over Neck Whip.
Holding Legs: This section seems to be cut off in the source, but typically involves submission holds or strikes aimed at the legs.

Tips: Experiment with these moves in practice mode to get a feel for the timing and range. Mastering these grapple transitions will make you a much more dangerous opponent.