When Visual Concepts reworked the WWE 2K engine during the franchise’s hiatus, the series streamlined the combat system by adding button-like controls to the game. It comes into play with the light, heavy, and grab combos available in WWE 2K23. These combinations are especially important to master if you want to win matches and accomplish certain tasks along the way. So, how do you do a light or heavy combo in WWE 2K23? Let’s take a look at what you need to know.
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What is the control for doing Light Combos in WWE 2K23
Light combos only require the use of one button, believe it or not. A light combo can be performed by simply tapping X (for Xbox) or Square (for PlayStation) a consecutive number of times. So, just spam X/Square to start smacking around the opposition.
This, however, is different from a Heavy Combo. That’s because Heavy Combo requires a specific combination of buttons.
What is the control to perform Heavy Combos in WWE 2K23
Heavy Combos, however, are any combo that requires the use of – and ends with – either A (for Xbox) or X (for PlayStation). This could include, for example, X + X + X + A or X + X + X + A on Xbox. For PlayStation users, Square + Square + Square + X is an example.
What is the control for doing Grab Combos in WWE 2K23
Lastly, there are Grab Combos. Grab Combos are any combo that requires the use of B (for Xbox) or Circle (for PlayStation).
So, why are combinations so important? Well, every fighter has a unique move set. If you go to the Pause Menu during a match, players can see the combos of each wrestler. This will give the player an indication of what the wrestler is working on.
Also, light, heavy, and grappling combinations are essential for those looking to complete the John Cena 2K Showcase in WWE 2K23. Be sure to get an idea of how to use these moves.