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When it comes to offensive moves in WWE 2K25, the latest entry in theWWE 2Kfranchise, there’s a somewhat overwhelming number of options. From Chain Wrestling, grappling, power slams, and more, it’s hard to find which option is best for you.
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Believe it or not, the best option is sometimes a good ol' fashioned combo. These are usually a combination of typical fighting game attacks, such as light and heavy attacks, combined with a slam finish.
Often, these combos will result in your opponent lying on the mat, leading to other options: Is it time to sneak in a pin? Do you pick them up just to dish out more punishment? Or maybe it’s time to climb the top rope and go for a flying elbow.
Honestly, you may’t go wrong either way, but just be careful that you don’t get countered.
Now, you may ask yourself, “How do I perform a combo inWWE 2K25?” Our guide is here to help.
How to Perform Combos in WWE 2K25
While some of the offensive moves at your disposal in WWE 2K25 may seem convoluted, combos are actually pretty simple. Fighting game veterans will feel right at home, as they simply require hitting your attack buttons in a specific order.
You can view the combos available for the WWE Superstar you’re playing by hitting the pause menu and scrolling down to the “combo” option. Don’t select “moves,” as that goes over your finishers and signature moveset, or “controls,” as that’s your basic control layout.
Once you’ve selected “combos,” it will list all available combos, as indicated in the image below.
Each WWE Superstar will have different combos available that correlate with their moveset and style of wrestling. For example,Roman Reignswill be far more methodical and a powerhouse than someone like Rob Van Dam.
There are three different types of combos available inWWE 2K25: light, heavy, and grapple. The combo you pull off is dependent on the last button you press.
For example, Roman Reigns' Straight Right Punch 2 combo is a light combo since the light attack prompt is the last button you hit. However, his Gut Punch 5 combo is a heavy combo since the last button required in the move is the prompt for a heavy attack.
The same theory applies for the Neckbreaker 12 combo; you may be starting with the heavy attack, but you’re finishing with a grapple.
Blocking and Countering Combos in WWE 2K25
Be careful, though, because even though you may be in the middle of a combo, your opponent can stillcounter and set up a reversal. If you’re committed to pulling off a combo, verify you can be successful with it. Otherwise, your back may be on the wrestling mat before you know it!
There are two ways to block combos. First, you can successfully counter/reverse a move by hitting the Y/Triangle button at the right time. Second, you can pull off a breaker during your opponent’s combo.
This requires you to press either X/A/B on Xbox or Square/X/Circle on PlayStation during an enemy combo or grapple to perform a counter.It’s important to properly time your reveals or breakers in correlation with your opponent’s attacks, otherwise you’ll fail to pull off the counter.
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