Staying alive in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is all about mastering your defensive moves. While the game introduces a new parry mechanic, learning how to properly Dodge is still your most reliable way to avoid taking damage from Kraven's hunters and symbiotes.
Here is a simple guide on how to dodge like a pro on your PS5.
Step-by-Step Guide
Watch for the Spider-Sense: When an enemy is about to hit you, lines will appear around Spider-Man's head. This is your Spider-Sense.
Press the Circle button: As soon as you see the warning lines, press the Circle button on your DualSense controller. Spider-Man will quickly flip or slide out of the way.
Choose your direction: You can tilt the Left Stick while pressing Circle to dodge in a specific direction—like dodging backward to create space or sliding under an enemy's legs to attack them from behind.
Master the "Perfect Dodge"
To really crush it in combat, you want to time your dodge perfectly. Pay close attention to the color of your Spider-Sense lines:
White Lines: An enemy is preparing to attack. You can dodge now to get out of the way safely.
Red Lines: The attack is hitting right now.
If you press the Circle button exactly when the lines turn Red, you will perform a Perfect Dodge. This slows down time for a split second and automatically fires a web shot into the enemy's face, blinding them and leaving them wide open for a counter-attack!
⚠️ Watch out for Blue attacks: If an enemy glows with a blue circle, this is a heavy attack that cannot be dodged. You must use the Parry mechanic (L1 button) to stop these!
Watch the Full Video Tutorial
Want to see the exact timing for a Perfect Dodge against different enemy types? Check out my full video walkthrough to see it in action!