Melee Powers

Learn how to effectively use Delsin's Melee Powers in inFAMOUS: Second Son. Discover Dash Strike, Comet Drop, and regular melee upgrades to dominate your foes.

Alright, let's dive into the melee side of things in inFAMOUS: Second Son. These powers are all about getting up close and personal, and there are some neat upgrades that can really change how you fight. We'll break down the regular melee moves, the slick Dash Strike, and the impactful Comet Drop.

Regular Melee

These are your bread-and-butter close-range attacks, but they get some serious utility with upgrades. You'll be using these a lot, so making them count is key.

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

This is where things get mobile. Dash Strike lets you close the distance quickly and land a powerful blow. Mastering the timing here is crucial for chaining attacks and staying out of danger.

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

If you like making an entrance, Comet Drop is for you. It's an aerial assault that can clear out groups or take down a single tough enemy with a well-timed strike.

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

Pro-Tip: Pay attention to your Karma level! Some of the best melee upgrades are locked behind either Good or Evil Karma, so choose your path wisely if you want to specialize in close-quarters combat.