This page of the Saints Row 2022 game guide contains information about combat.
Thanks to it you will learn how to fight in the game, i.e.
how to aim, perform evasions and how Takedowns work.
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Last update:21 September 2022
This page of the guide contains information on Saints Row 2022’s combat system.
You’ll learn how to aim, dodge, regenerate health and how do Takedowns work.
Weapon types
There are a few weapon types available in Saints Row 2022.
These are:
Weapons can be bought in gun stores or unlocked by progressing through the main storyline.
We’ve described all main missions on separate pages of our guide.
We also list the rewards offered at the start of each page.
We’ve listed all missions on theList of all missionpage.
To aim, press the appropriate button (L2 on the PlayStation, LT on the Xbox).
If you prefer hip firing, get the Gunslinger perk.
It makes shots fired from the hip more accurate.
Dodging and cover
you’re free to dodge and take cover to defeat your foes.
This lets you hide from enemy fire, increasing your survivability.
To dodge, press the dodge button (B on the Xbox, Circle on the PlayStation).
You’ll learn more about cover and dodging on theCover - can you use?page.
Regenerating health
Your health regenerates on its own when you’re not being attacked.
Simply wait a moment somewhere safe and you’ll eventually restore all your health back.
Takedowns
Saints Row 2022features a Takedowns mechanic.
Takedowns are brutal finishing moves which kill enemies immediately.
You should know they don’t work on armored enemies, that is, those with yellow health bars.
This will trigger a cut-scene of the takedown - the opponent cannot defend themselves.
Other enemies can’t attack you during a takedown and your health will immediately be fully restored.
Remember there is a cooldown on takedowns.
It runs out on its own, which you’re free to speed up by killing enemies.
Combat-related perks
Perks affect gameplay and your combat style.
Some of them have very noticeable effects on your capabilities, others grant you minor advantages.
They can grant you new attacks, AoE abilities or thrown explosives.
You’ll find more information on skills on theBest skillspage.
