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How to Use Assists and Switch Characters in MARVEL Tōkon
Use X plus a direction to call a selected teammate; use the same direction with L2 to switch, or press L2 during the post-assist Switch prompt.
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Quick Answer
Press X for an Assemble Assist: neutral/right selects teammate 2, down selects teammate 3, and left selects teammate 4. Use the matching direction plus L2 to switch, or press L2 during the brief Switch prompt after an assist.
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Assist and switch direction table
| Teammate | Assist | Direct switch |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Neutral/right + X | Neutral/right + L2 |
| 3rd | Down + X | Down + L2 |
| 4th | Left + X | Left + L2 |
The official guide recommends learning assists before direct switching. That keeps your lead character stable while you learn which teammate direction produces which support action.
Assist-to-switch timing
Call the assist, then watch for the brief Switch? prompt. Press L2 during that window to take control of the assisting teammate. Practice with one direction until the selection is automatic before rotating all three partners.
FAQ
Do all four characters have separate health bars?
No. The team shares one health bar, so switching is about matchup, positioning, and team actions rather than bench regeneration.
Requirements
- At least one teammate available
- Complete Startup Battle Assemble section
Steps
- 1
Memorize the direction map
Neutral or right targets teammate 2, down targets teammate 3, and left targets teammate 4.
- 2
Call an assist with X
Hold the teammate direction and press X; begin with an assist that covers your approach or retreat.
- 3
Convert during the Switch prompt
After the assist appears, watch for Switch? and press L2 during that window to take control of the assisting character.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing X assist calls with L2 switches.
- Trying to switch before the selected teammate is available.
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Sources & Verification
- PlayStation Blog beginner guidedeveloper source
- PlayStation Blog hands-on previewreliable secondary
- Tom's Guide review and systems explanationreliable secondary
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