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Among the high-impact moves from wrestlers like Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, technical-style performers like Bret Hart work on body parts, wear down their opponents, get a submission victory, and, more importantly, make the product seem real. This is reflected inWWE 2K23,andeven though most players will be going arcade style with flashy moves, going for submissions can secure an easy win on and offline.
RELATED:WWE 2K23: How To Create A First Blood MatchPlayer can get a submission victory without finishers if they focus onWWE 2K23’sregular submissions holds, making matches against Roman Reigns with 99 overall more achievable in Legend difficulty. However, knowing when and how to use them is vital because the opponent will break out of them too quickly.
When To Use Submissions
Going for submissions too early in a match will prove costly. The opponent will break out of the hold fast and automatically counter the player’s wrestler. It’s a good idea to wear them down first and break down their body parts in the orange and red zones.
Damaging Body Parts
The body will get damaged after performing various moves inWWE 2K23,and for submissions to be effective, players need to target specific parts ofWWE 2K23superstarsto get the win. For example, if players are going for a Figure Four Leglock submission, they should work on their opponent’s legs or arms and head to work toward a Crossface finisher.
How To Apply Submissions In A Match
With the body sufficiently worn down, it’s time to start going for the submission moves, which will make the difference inWWE 2K23’sUniverseand other play modes. Use the following steps to apply the submission attacks.
Grounded Submissions
Foot Catch Submissions
Thefoot catch reversal into submissionis the most complicated, but it’s an excellent opportunity to get a win or wear down an opponent. It’s practical againstWWE superstars like Rob Van Dam, who specializes in kicks.
That’s all the regular submissions covered for victory. Players who want to focus on submissions-based moves can usually pick technical wrestlers. However, strikers and powerhouses like Shinsuke Nakamura andBrock Lesnar have good technical abilities inWWE 2K23,thanks to their legitimate MMA backgrounds.
WWE 2K23is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.
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