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Melee Powers: Extras
inFAMOUS: Second Son

Melee Powers: Extras

Unlock the full potential of Delsin's melee abilities in inFAMOUS: Second Son! Learn about Karmic Healing, Execute, Dash Strike, Comet Drop, and more.

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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!

NameDescriptionRequirement
Karmic HealingSubduing surrendering or coughing enemies (Triangle) will restore some health.Good Karma Lv. 3, 5 Shards
ExecutePress Square to brutally kill a surrendering or coughing enemy, earning Evil Karma.Evil Karma Lv. 1
Enemy DrainExecuting 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.

NameDescriptionRequirements
Dash StrikeDash (Circle) toward an enemy, then quickly Melee (Square) for a sweeping attack.Story
Dash SlamDash toward an enemy, then quickly Melee for a lethal takedown.Evil Karma Lv. 2, 4 Shards, Dash Strike
Dash SubdueDash 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.

NameDescriptionRequirement
Comet DropPress Square while airborne to slam into the ground. The higher the drop, the larger the shockwave.Story
Obliterating DropLand 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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