Part 39

Learn the ins and outs of grappling in League of Legends with this comprehensive guide. Master every move and counter to dominate your opponents.

Alright, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of grappling in League of Legends. This section breaks down all the different moves you can pull off when you get up close and personal with an opponent. It might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be chaining combos like a pro.

Grapple Moves Breakdown:

When you initiate a grapple, you've got a whole menu of options depending on the situation. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Vertical Suplex: A classic. You can go for a standard Vertical Suplex (Y), a quick Snap Suplex (A), a Rolling Suplex (X), or a Front Suplex (B).
• Scoop Slam: This one's all about tossing them. Choose between a Fall Forward Slam (A), a standard Scoop Slam (Y), a Fall Forward Scoop (X), or a Twirl Forward Slam (B).
• Head Between Legs: A more aggressive move. Options include the Sit Out Powerbomb (A), Fallback Piledriver (Y), Elevated Powerbomb (X), or Hooked Facebuster (B).
• Belly-to-Belly: A powerful throw. You can execute a Belly-to-Belly Suplex (A), an Inverted Atomic Drop (Y), a Northern Lights (X), or an Overhead Belly-to-Belly (B).
• Gut Wrench: Similar to Belly-to-Belly but with a different setup. Try a Belly-to-Back Suplex (A), Spinning Belly-to-Belly (Y), Inverted Piledriver (X), or Inverted Atomic Drop (B).
• Full Nelson: Focuses on control. You have the Sleeper (A), Russian Leg Sweep (Y), Katahajime Plex (X), or Sleeping Neck Break (B).
• Samoan Drop: High impact! Pick from Samoan Drop (A), Fireman Toss (Y), Falling Reverse DDT (X), or Death Valley Driver (B).

"Superstar" Billy Graham Specifics:

If you're playing as "Superstar" Billy Graham, he's got some unique flair:

• Ready Taunt: Tough Guy, Billy Graham
• Turnbuckle Taunt: Punch Palm TB
• Stance: Amateur
• Finisher: Bear Hug. To execute, grapple from the front, select the Belly-to-Belly ISP, and then tap Down on the Directional Pad.

Ready Position Moves:

When you're just standing there, ready to strike:

• Weak Strike: Chop (A)
• Medium Strike: Left Hook (Left or Right + A)
• Strong Strike: Tornado Punch (Up or Down + A)
• Front Standing Attacks: Gorilla Press Slam (Y), One Hand Chokeslam (Left or Right + Y), One Arm Slam (Up or Down + Y).
• Weapon Attack: Triple Can Hit (Y)
• Attacks from Behind: Reverse DDT (Y), Reverse Suplex (Left or Right + Y), Side Slam (Up or Down + Y).

Bent Over Moves:

If you've got your opponent bent over:

• Front Attacks: Gutwrench Powerbomb (Y), Gutwrench Facebuster (Left or Right + Y), Neckbreaker (Up or Down + Y).
• Behind Attacks: Back Breaker (Y), Pumphandle Slam (Left or Right + Y), Pumphandle Powerslam (Up or Down + Y).

Running Attacks:

When you're on the move:

• Against Opponent Standing: Spear (A), Hard Clothesline (Y), Flying Back Elbow (X).
• Against Opponent on Ground: Running Elbow Drop (A), Running Leg Drop (Y), Knee Drop (X).
• Against Opponent Running: Hooked Clothesline (A), Impact Spine Buster (Y), Tilt-A-Whirl (X).

Opponent on Ground Moves:

When they're down and out:

• Head Attacks: Camel Clutch (Y or Left/Right + Y), Multiple Headbutts (Up/Down + Y).
• Feet Attacks: Anklelock (Y), Punch Choke Combo (Left/Right + Y), STF (Up/Down + Y).
• Chin Lock Attacks: Flip Over Neck Whip (A), Blatant Choke (Y), Straight Jacket (X).
• Holding Legs Attacks: Kick to Groin (A), Boston Crab (Y), Spinning Toe Hold (X).

Opponent in Corner Moves:

Trapped in the corner:

• Standing Attacks: Choke With Boot (Y), Shoulder Charge (X).
• Running Attacks: Back Elbow (A), Running Clothesline (Y), Flying Shoulder (X).

Aerial Attacks:

When you're leaping off the turnbuckle or ropes, you've got a variety of strikes and slams. The specific button inputs for these will depend on your character's move set, but generally involve directional inputs combined with the grapple buttons (A, B, X, Y).