Unlike other fighting games,Injustice 2allows players to sit back and relax as their favorite DC Comics superheroes and villains duke it out in intense fights for the fate of the Multiverse. This Battle Simulator mode lets players customize AI toolkits for their favorite characters, giving them a base of stats to prioritize in order to lean towards a particular playstyle that players deem worthy of victory. And for the likes ofBatman,who always want to be one step ahead of the competition, his AI Attributes will likely focus on catching foes by surprise.
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Thanks toInjustice 2, players can transform Batman into a calculating Dark Knight or a savage Caped Crusader - it all depends on the kinds of AI attributes they want to prioritize. However, just what are the best AI builds for Batman to truly dominate the playing field?
10The Bat God
One of the most iconic moments of Batman in the comics is his “transformation” into the God of Knowledge during the Darkseid War storyline, where Batman got to sit on the Mobius Chair. This seems to be a testament to Batman’s intellectual supremacy among DC Comics heroes, and it’s this same visual image that players can use totransform Batman into one of the most formidableInjustice 2heroeswiththe Bat Godbuild.
In fact, the Bat God build remains perhaps the most popular AI attribute setup for Batman because of its sheer level of power. Maxing out Counters means Batman can dish out punishments as soon as he gets the opportunity. And even outside immediate combat, his high Rushdown and decent Counter stats means he’s prioritizing beatdowns anyway.
9Comic-Accurate Dark Knight
Batman is almost always associated with the idea of “prep time,” where Batman’s intellect is superior enough that he can figure out a way to defeat almost anyone given enough preparation. This is somethingInjustice 2players can assign to Batman in theComic-Accurate Dark Knightbuild, where players can fulfill the visual image of Batman, never striking first but always striking back hard.
This build again emphasizes maximum Counters, ensuring Batman always punishes opponents for trying to attack him. However, this Batman build also has higher Combos than Rushdowns, meaning his emphasis on punishments is accompanied by a Combo focus intense enough that enemies may not have the time to recuperate, especially withInjustice 2Batman Super Moves.
8Up Close And Personal
Compared to other superheroes in DC Comics, Batman inInjustice 2,as well as the comics, boasts peak human physique and performance. His mastery of almost all martial arts means Batman is nigh-impossible to outpace in combat, and this is something theUp Close and Personalbuild emphasizes, especially when done withthe rightInjustice 2Gear.
With this AI build, Batman can obliterate almost anyInjustice 2character with a focus on both Counter and Combos. Maxed-out Counters means Batman will always prioritize punishing opponents when the opportunity arises. Likewise, Batman attacking will always have him focus on securing combos first, leaving enemies with little time to make a counter-attack.
7Combo Professional
It’s always amusing to seeInjustice 2characters dish out combos unique to their personas, something that isn’t always visually possible in comics and films. In the case of martial arts expert Batman, theCombo Professionalbuild gives him the opportunity to showcase his combo prowess, giving enemies likeInjustice 2AI Supermanno time to attack him back while he showers them with beautiful and precise strikes.
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With this build, Batman’s AI boasts a maxed out Combo rating. Coupled with decent Counters and Rushdown stats, this Batman AI build allows players to focus on securing their combo strings while being able to meet an enemy’s counter-assault head-on with little to no risk.
6Rushdown Priority
Given Batman’s lack of any superpowers in the DC Universe, it makes sense that even hisInjustice 2gameplay relies much on catching enemies off-guard, so they can’t have any room for counter-attacking him at full strength. In the context of an AI build, this translates toRushdown Priority, where Batman secures the advantage as soon as he interrupts an opponent’s flow, especially if he hasroom for anInjustice 2Super Move.
With this build, Batman relies heavily on a maxed-out Rushdown stat to prioritize zooming in on opponents as soon as he gets the chance. Following this up with a maxed out Combo stat means his next step after a Rushdown is to immediately obliterate foes with combos and using Counters whenever necessary.
5Close To Balance
Players who want to use an AI Batman build in theirInjustice 2gameplay outside the Batgod stereotype would want to considerClose to Balancebuild. Compared to intensive builds, players may want to use this toolkit to get a more balanced experience out of their Batman AI build, especially whenfighting the likes ofInjustice 2Brainiac.
While this isn’t the “meta of the meta” build, this more averaging AI toolkit allows players to see Batman using AI at its most balanced. That way, they’re likely to see the merits of the Batgod build and even experiment with their preferred combat approach as they branch out of these base stats. The Combo stat priority means that Batman will dish out combos as soon as possible, with almost equal Rushdown and Counter stats giving Batman a free pass to prioritize whichever movement combat deems as a priority.
4Battle Simulator Batman
Players new to the Battle Simulator option inInjustice 2gameplay may want to consider giving theBattle Simulator Batmana shot. This AI build prioritizes giving players a basic look into Batman’s performance as an AI before players decide on relying on this mode for farming or if they would rather battle by themselves.
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This build again prioritizes Counters to ensure that Batman has room to counter opponents who leave openings througheffectiveInjustice 2Blocks. However, the very close Combos stat means Batman’s first priority after securing a counter is to dish out combos. The small Rushdown and Zoning numbers just give Batman a bit of room to either swoop in for the kill (Rushdown) or control the space from afar (Zoning) whenever opportunities show themselves.
3Melee Supremacy
Batman is one of the most melee-focused characters inInjustice 2gameplay, boasting some of the best combo rotations out there, especially when used properly. In that case, players who want to test the full brunt of Batman’s strengths may consider usingMelee Supremacy.
With this AI build, Batman has maxed out Combos to ensure he always dishes out moves as soon as he gets the opening. Rushdowns and Counters are both equal to give Batman room to either zoom in for the kill or counter-attack, whichever opportunity arrives the fastest. Low but equal ratings in Grappling and Zoning also give Batman the opportunity to showcase game-breaking throws or space-controlling attacks given the chance.
2Countering Priority
Given Batman’s lack of any powerful ranged attacks or superpowered moves, his best approach as anInjustice 2character is speed and efficiency in attacks. With the right approach, this meansCountering Priorityallows Batman to always take Counters first before doing anything else with his attacks.
This can be extremely useful, especially when Rushdown and Combos are of equal stats below Counters. That means Batman’s approach to counters could mean zooming toward opponents to interrupt their combos or to immediately proceed to combos as soon as they block an opponent’s attacks.
1Balancing Act
Players whoenjoyInjustice 2gameplaymay not necessarily want an OP Batman overwhelming enemies in Battle Simulator, especially if a player’s main objective here is to simulate comic book fights. This Batman build, in particular, focuses heavily on neutral stats to ensure players have a feel of what Batman can pull off as an AI character instead of a playable unit.
In this regard, Counters and Combos have equal stats to ensure Batman has enough juice to both pummel enemies or punish them when necessary. There are also equal stats for Grappling, Rushdowns, and Zoning, so Batman generally has the same priorities set for throwing opponents, zooming in to get first blood, or isolating opponents to ruin their strategies.
Injustice 2was released in 2017 for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, Android, and iOS.
