Special Combat Techniques

Just as Bayonetta has her basic offensive abilities, she also has her more complex attacks, which can really bring down the house if used in the correct situation. Nearly all of these can be purchased at The Gates of Hell over the course of the game.

Stiletto

This technique allows you to quickly thrust forward at any enemy you have in your sights. It’s great for mobility, starting a battle, or getting back in the fray so that your combo isn’t broken. Stiletto can also be performed in the air.

How to Perform:

• Push the Left Analog Stick toward an enemy twice quickly + Punch, OR
• Hold the Lock-On button and press toward an opponent with the Left Analog Stick + Punch.

Heel Slide

This is a foot-based, ground-bound version of the Stiletto. Try equipping guns on your feet for added combo power as you perform this technique!

How to Perform:

• Push the Left Analog Stick toward an enemy twice quickly + Kick, OR
• Hold the Lock-On button and press toward an opponent with the Left Analog Stick + Kick.

Tetsuzanko

This short range charging attack hits with incredible force. Think of it as a one-inch punch performed with your spine. It can also be performed in the air. If there are three or more orbs full in the magic gauge, this attack comes with a Wicked Weave punch as well.

How to Perform:

• Press the Left Analog Stick backward, then forward, then press Punch.

Heel Stomp

The world’s strongest stomp! The Heel Stomp is basically the foot-based version of the Tetsuzanko, except it counts as a downward vertical attack rather than an outward horizontal one. This can also be performed in the air, and will bring down a Wicked Weave kick if there are three or more orbs full in the magic gauge.

How to Perform:

• Press the Left Analog Stick backward, then forward, then press Kick.

Breakdance

Bayonetta does the splits, then fires her guns. A lot. Everywhere, and in all directions. This goes on for quite a while, and while Bayonetta spins she can be maneuvered around the battlefield, tagging absolutely everyone. A great crowd-pleaser and zone-clearer. Can be performed in mid-air as well.

How to Perform:

• Hold the Evade button.

Witch Strike

This is a staple technique of all video game characters who know the art of fighting in the streets! The Witch Strike is a simple but effective rising punch. Great for launching foes for air combos, it can be performed in mid-air for even more juggling potential.

How to Perform:

• Press Punch immediately after executing a jump.

Witch Twist

Another rising punch attack, this one is executed while firing guns. It can also be performed in mid-air.

How to Perform:

• Hold the Evade button, then quickly press and hold Punch.

After Burner Kick

This cool blue kick travels at red-hot speeds to knock enemies into the sky or out of it! It’s great as a combo starter or ender, or if you just want to track the enemy so it doesn’t get out of range of your assault. Can be performed in mid-air.

How to Perform:

• On ascent, press Kick immediately after executing a jump. During descent, press the Left Analog Stick in any direction + Kick.

Heel Tornado

Heel Tornado is a rising kick attack performed with guns blazing. It can also be performed in the air.

How to Perform:

• Hold the Evade button, then quickly press and hold Kick.

Charge Bullet

Allows Bayonetta to charge her standard gun attack and give off powerful charged shots amid her normal ones.

How to Perform:

• Hold the Action button until your weapon shows you’re fully charged, then tap the Action button.

Panther Within

Bayonetta changes into a panther, allowing for speedy movement on the ground. Bayonetta has this power from the start of the game.

How to Perform:

• Press the Left Analog Stick and the Evade button twice quickly on land.

Snake Within

Bayonetta changes into a snake allowing herself to swim underwater.

How to Perform:

• Press the Left Analog Stick and the Evade button twice quickly underwater. As a snake, Bayonetta can press the Jump button to dash.

Bat Within

Bayonetta changes into a flock of bats, avoiding enemy attacks in the process!

How to Perform:

• Press the Evade button at the exact instant Bayonetta would have otherwise taken damage from an incoming attack.

Crow Within

Bayonetta changes into a crow, allowing herself to fly through the air temporarily! While transformed Bayonetta can unleash crow feathers with the Punch and Kick buttons.

How to Perform:

• Press the Left Analog Stick and the Evade button twice quickly in mid-air.

Umbran Spear

In this fast attack, Bayonetta turns into a crow and dive-attacks an enemy. It can be performed in the air, and can be activated even when Bayonetta is in her human form.

How to Perform:

• Press the Lock-On button twice quickly.