Players looking to excel in Marvel's Wolverine can unlock and upgrade a variety of Techniques to enhance Logan's combat prowess. These abilities are acquired by spending Technique Points earned through gameplay. The game features two primary types of techniques: basic techniques, which are passively active or require specific button inputs, and special techniques, which consume a charge and require activation via L1 plus a face button. These special techniques can be further enhanced by unlocking connected skills.
Essential Techniques
Knee Breaker
This special technique allows Wolverine to bash an enemy, staggering them and interrupting their attacks. It is particularly useful for isolating targets from a crowd or engaging larger enemies. A successful Knee Breaker on a larger foe enables a series of heavy-hitting claw strikes.
Overwhelm
Another effective special technique, Overwhelm allows Logan to grab an enemy, slam them into the ground or a wall, and leave them vulnerable. This move is invaluable when surrounded, as it can clear space, inflict damage, and allow for focused takedowns of individual enemies.
Power Attack Counter
This basic technique rewards players for well-timed dodges. After successfully dodging an enemy's Power Attack, a follow-up input with Square or Triangle will trigger a strong counter-stagger attack. This is especially useful against tougher enemies who frequently use Power Attacks.
Rushing Dropkick
A basic technique, Rushing Dropkick is performed by holding Square while sprinting, launching Wolverine into a dropkick that can interrupt enemy assaults and send them flying backward. Beyond crowd control, its strategic advantage lies in its ability to knock enemies off ledges or out of the environment, provided they are positioned near an edge.
Stagger Leap
An early-unlocked basic technique, Stagger Leap involves charging Triangle to perform a lunging attack that deals significant stagger damage. This move is effective for quickly closing the distance on spread-out enemies, especially those with ranged weapons, reducing incoming damage and improving mobility.
Relentless
This special technique provides a temporary but potent boost to Wolverine's healing factor, allowing for much faster regeneration. While Wolverine naturally heals, Relentless is particularly beneficial during challenging encounters, difficult game modes like Nightmare Gauntlets, or when playing on higher difficulty settings.
Charged Helix Blast
Unlocked later in the game, Charged Helix Blast is a powerful basic technique that allows Wolverine to charge his Helix Claws by holding R1 and release a ranged area-of-effect blast. This attack is highly effective against groups of enemies and proved particularly useful against Sentinels, helping to manage and control these formidable foes.