How to do a stealth takedown in Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2, much like its predecessor, offers a variety of ways to tackle challenges like taking down enemy bases or random crimes. One of the most satisfying methods is definitely performing a stealth takedown in Spider-Man 2.

While you have plenty of gadgets to cause mayhem and take down bad guys in style with flashy animations and air-combos, sometimes a more calm and sneaky approach is the best way to go about things. In this guide, we'll walk through everything you need to know to perform stealth takedowns in Spider-Man 2.

We have plenty more guides for you to enjoy in our Spider-Man 2 walkthrough hub, including how to heal and how to change difficulty. If you're not the quiet type, we've also got combat tips like how to web-throw, air yank, and web enemies to a wall.

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How to perform a stealth takedown in Spider-Man 2

If you're a new player who hasn't tried previous titles in the franchise, like 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man and 2020's Miles Morales Spider-Man, then stealth takedowns might feel a bit confusing. If you're a veteran of the series, on the contrary, the process is extremely familiar.

First off, as the name implies, you'll need to be undetected. So it's recommended you're perched up in a spot that lets you scan the best route to use a stealth takedown on a preoccupied enemy.

Once you're close enough to an enemy that hasn't detected you, a prompt to do a stealth takedown will appear. Press the square button to trigger it. If you're on a perch, you'll be able to pull a perch takedown. You can even surprise enemies from below with a takedown while wallcrawling.

Do keep in mind you need to be wary of being detected while performing takedowns. You might accidentally do a web-strike takedown, which is not stealthy at all and can get you in trouble. Also, even while doing a stealth takedown you can be caught.

To avoid being seen, press R3 to see if the enemy you're trying to take down is in line of sight of another. If their not, a prompt saying 'Safe' will appear and you'll be able to freely do a stealth takedown.

And that's it! For more on the game, check out how to replay missions in Spider-Man 2, plus how to change suits. We'll also give you the word on how to find Tech Stashes and which suit tech upgrades to prioritise.