How to air yank in Spider-Man 2

With combat at the core of its gameplay loop, you'll definitely need to know how to air yank in Spider-Man 2. This handy move sees Peter or Miles grab an enemy from the ground and swing them upwards, allowing you to rack up a combo of mid-air hits.

On top of that, air yanks are a common requirement for mini-objectives in combat gauntlets, so if you want to maximise the amount of XP you earn, it's a crucial skill to have under your belt.

For more on the game, check out the full Spider-Man 2 missions list, plus a look at how to replay missions. We've also got an overall Spider-Man 2 walkthrough hub, containing everything you need to know about the game.

How to air yank in Spider-Man 2

To air yank in Spider-Man 2, hold Triangle when in the air and looking directly at an enemy.

Provided you're positioned correctly and have the ability in your roster, you'll yank the targeted enemy up into the air, not landing any damage specifically, but teeing them up for a beating.

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This is incredibly handy if you're trying to complete a specific objective or achievement requiring you to maintain a certain combo, or to juggle a fixed amount of mid-air hits. It can be hard to keep your enemies in the air all the time, especially if you're hitting others in between, so the air yank will fast become one of the key tricks up your sleeve.

Combined with a few uppercuts or even the swinging kick, you'll quite quickly find yourself able to build up an impressive mid-air combo using the air yank. As long as you get the timing and camera angle down properly, it should become second nature in no time.

That's it for our guide on how to air yank in Spider-Man 2! For more on the game, check out how to fast travel, plus our guides on how to do finishers and stealth takedowns.