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Grabbing with the Werehog
Sonic Unleashed

Grabbing with the Werehog

Learn how to grab and use enemies, boxes, and ledges as the Werehog in Sonic Unleashed. Details on button controls for all grab types.

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Learn how to grab and use enemies, boxes, and ledges as the Werehog in Sonic Unleashed. Details on button controls for all grab types.

Walkthrough
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    General Grab: Press the B Button to grab and carry items or enemies. Button prompts change based on what is being held.
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    Canceling Grab: Press the X Button when attempting to grab large enemies to cancel the action.
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    Jump Grab: After jumping, press B to grab an enemy and jump upwards. This is primarily used on Dark Bats.
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    Small Enemies (Little Rexes, Frights, Little Fighters):
    • Press A to jump while holding the enemy.
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    Press B to smash the enemy into the ground, damaging nearby enemies.
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    Press X to throw the enemy. A cursor appears when other enemies are nearby, indicating targets for the throw.
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    Hold Y to swing an enemy, hitting all surrounding enemies. A cursor shows the throw trajectory. You cannot swing indefinitely; choose a target quickly.
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    Note: You can grab a second small enemy while already holding one, carrying both. Controls remain the same.
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    Medium Size Enemies (Nightmares, Egg Fighters, Egg Shooters):
    • Press A to jump while holding them.
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    Repeatedly press B: Sonic swings the enemy in front and back, hitting anything in the way.
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    Press X: Same function as with Small Enemies.
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    Hold Y: Same function as with Small Enemies.
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    Note: Enemies may break free if held for too long or if Sonic is attacked.
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    Boxes/Barrels:
    • Press A to jump while holding it.
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    Press B to gently set it down.
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    Press X to throw it.
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    Repeatedly press Y: Perform a combo where Sonic swings the box/barrel.
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    Note: While holding an item, press LT/RT to move faster.
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    Ledges: Sonic can grab ledges to climb up, hang on and move sideways, or jump off.
    • Press Opposite Direction of where the Ledge is + A: Jump in that direction.
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    Tightrope Rails: Sonic can hang on these like regular ledges, but some cannot be grabbed or have spikes.
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    Climb Poles:
    • Press A to jump off.
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    Press Left Analog (Up) + A: Sonic climbs up the pole faster.
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    Swing Poles:
    • Press A to jump off.
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    Press X/B to let go of the pole.
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    Side Poles:
    • Press Up + A: Jump up above the pole.
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    Press Left + A: Jump to the left of the pole.
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    Press Right + A: Jump to the right of the pole.
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    Press Opposite Direction of where the pole is + A: Jump in that direction.
Tips
  • When holding small enemies, you can grab a second one to carry both, using the same controls.
  • Be aware that medium-sized enemies can break free if held too long or if Sonic takes damage.
  • Use LT/RT to increase movement speed when carrying boxes or barrels.

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