Getting Started

Getting Started: Injustice 2 for New Players

Important Note: No Character Creation

Injustice 2 does not feature a character creation system. You choose from a roster of pre-existing DC superheroes and villains (e.g., Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash). The RPG elements come from gear you equip on each character, which changes appearance and stats.

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First Hour Walkthrough (What to Do Immediately)

1. Boot the Game & Watch Intro – After the title screen, you’ll see a cinematic. Press any button to proceed.
2. Main Menu – The first screen shows:
- Story Mode (single-player campaign)
- Multiverse (rotating challenges)
- Versus (local vs AI or another player)
- Practice (training mode)
- Gear & Inventory (manage equipment)
- Options (settings)
- Learn (tutorials and move lists)
3. Complete the Tutorials – Go to Learn → Tutorial and finish all basic and advanced lessons. This teaches movement, blocking, combos, meter usage, and clash mechanics. Do not skip this.
4. Play Story Mode – Prologue & Chapter 1 – The prologue is a quick fight (Batman vs. Supergirl). Then Chapter 1 lets you control multiple characters (Batman, Gorilla Grodd, etc.). This introduces fight mechanics in a low-stakes environment.
5. Open Your First Mother Boxes – After the first few story fights, you’ll receive Bronze and Silver Mother Boxes. Go to Inventory → Mother Boxes and open them. Equip any gear you get for your characters (gear raises stats and grants abilities).
6. Visit the Practice Mode for 10 Minutes – Pick one character you like (e.g., Batman). In Practice, set the AI to “Very Easy.” Try basic combos (e.g., 1,1,2 for Batman) and a special move (down, forward + 2 for Batrang). Get comfortable with the control rhythm.

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Controls Across All Platforms

NOTE: Buttons are numbered as per NetherRealm standard. Light = 1, Medium = 2, Heavy = 3, Kick = 4. Character Actions (e.g., trait) vary by character.

Keyboard Tip: You can rebind keys in Options → Controls → Keyboard Customization. Most players prefer a fight stick or controller.

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UI Overview (Main HUD During a Fight)

• Health Bars – Top left (your character) and top right (opponent). Green when full, turns yellow then red as damage increases.


• Meter Bar – Below each health bar. Has four sections. Each full section = 1 bar (can perform a special move EX version or a Super Move).


• Super Move Indicator – A small lightning bolt icon near the meter. When the meter is full (4 bars) and the icon glows, you can press the Super Move input.


• Trait Meter – A small circle or bar around the character portrait. Fills over time or by dealing/taking damage. Activate with Trait button for a unique character ability.


• Combo Counter – Shows number of hits in your current combo.


• Timer – Usually 99 seconds per round.


• Round Indicator – Shows won rounds (R1, R2).

Gear Stats Screen (Pre-Fight): Before a match, you can see your character’s stats (Strength, Ability, Defense, Health) and equipped gear. Access from the character select screen by pressing Options/Start.

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Essential Early Objectives (First 2-3 Hours)

1. Complete the Full Tutorial – Unlocks basic combat understanding.
2. Finish Story Mode Chapter 1 – Gives you several characters, gear, and source crystals.
3. Open All Free Mother Boxes – Equip gear on your favorite characters.
4. Unlock One Additional Character – Story mode will give you most; but if you want to try someone not in story, use in-game credits (coins) to buy a Silver or Gold character in the Store → Characters (costs 150,000 credits for Gold). Recommend waiting until you have 150k and buy one Gold character you like, e.g., Blue Beetle if you enjoy ranged play.
5. Play 5 Multiverse events – The Multiverse gives daily rewards and gear. Start with the “Easy” difficulty events.
6. Equip Gear on 3 Characters – Gives you a feel for how stats change performance.

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What to Do First vs. What to Avoid

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Early Resource Priorities

• Credits (Gold Coins) – Your main currency. Earned from any match. Spend on Mother Boxes (Bronze: 5,000; Silver: 25,000; Gold: 100,000). Prioritize Silver boxes early – they give good gear and are affordable.


• Source Crystals – Premium currency, earned sparingly through story and leveling. Do not spend these until you understand the endgame. Use them to buy premier skins (e.g., Power Girl) or shaders for cosmetic customization.


• Gear Shards – Obtained from selling duplicate gear. Used to upgrade gear (increase stats). Only upgrade gear you plan to keep for a long time (e.g., high-level epic gear).


• Regen Tokens – Rare. Used to reroll gear stats. Save them for high-level gear.


• Ability Tokens – For unlocking character abilities in the ability tree. Earn from Mother Boxes and leveling.


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Common Beginner Mistakes



1. Button Mashing – In Injustice 2, pressing buttons randomly will get you punished. Learn a few short combos and practice timing.
2. Ignoring Blocking – Hold back (or L2/LT) to block. Learn to block both high and low attacks (low attacks require crouching block).
3. Wasting Meter – Use meter only for EX special moves (enhance attacks) or for Super Moves. Avoid using meter on wake-up attacks unless you know the setup.
4. Not Using the Trait – Every character has a unique trait (e.g., Batman’s cape parry, Superman’s heat vision). Activate it during fights to gain an advantage.
5. Selling All Gear – You need gear for stat bonuses and to progress. Only sell duplicates. Check if a piece has “Augment” bonuses (e.g., extra XP) before trashing.
6. Playing Too Safely – In fighting games, being overly defensive lets your opponent control the pace. Find a balance between attacking and defending.

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Day-One Checklist (Print or Save This)




• [ ] Complete Tutorial (all basic + advanced lessons).


• [ ] Play Prologue + Chapter 1 of Story Mode (≈20-30 min).


• [ ] Open all Mother Boxes from story rewards.


• [ ] Equip gear on your main character (e.g., Batman, Supergirl, or whoever you liked).


• [ ] Spend 10 minutes in Practice Mode with that character: practice moving, blocking, 1-2 basic combos, and one special move cancel combo.


• [ ] Set up your Controls (if needed) – adjust button layout in Options.


• [ ] Complete one Multiverse event on Easy difficulty.


• [ ] Earn at least 25,000 Credits (play arcade or story) – then buy a Silver Mother Box to see what gear you get.


• [ ] Explore the Gear Inventory – sort by character, check stats, equip best items.


• [ ] Take a break – fighting games are intense. Come back fresh for day two.


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Quick Tips for Your First Day




• Don’t worry about winning every match. Focus on learning one character’s moveset.


• Listen to the announcer and on-screen prompts during fights – they give tips during loading and matches.


• Save replay videos from Practice mode to watch your own mistakes.


• Join the Injustice 2 community (Reddit r/Injustice2, Discord) for character-specific guides and friendlies.

Good luck, and welcome to the fight! Remember: even pros started with one basic combo. Master the fundamentals, and the rest will come.