In Death Stranding 2, you also need to know how to fight cleverly. One of these important fighting features is Frame-Slip Dodge. I have noticed, it’s become one of the strongest moves in the whole game. If you practice it well enough, this move can not only help you not get hurt, but can also make you completely safe from damage.
What Is Frame-Slip Dodge in Death Stranding 2
Frame-Slip Dodge is a new move Sam does in Death Stranding 2 to escape from danger. It’s not just jumping away, it’s a careful movement you do at the right timing, which includes invincibility frames (called i-frames).
How to Perform It
- To shift to your left or right, press L2 or R2, depending on which side you want.
- To do a backward dodge, press both L2 and R2 simultaneously.
- Then, while holding your direction, press X and hold it down.
For some newer players, it can seem like you jumped. But this is a special combo that does one thing very well: it lets Sam enter an iframe, which is a moment when none of the enemy attacks can hit him. If you happen to mess it up or do it too early, then it is just a regular jump, where you get hit.
Why Frame-Slip Dodge Looks Like Cheating (Even Though It’s Not)
You Become Invincible for Real
When you do the Frame-Slip Dodge correctly, Sam doesn’t take any damage at all. Even big monsters or BT bosses will miss completely. That’s because the dodge uses those i-frames, like in games such as Bayonetta or Dark Souls.
You Can Choose Direction
You don’t have to move in one way. You can go sideways to avoid bullets or slip backward if a BT is hitting. Using L2 or R2 lets you pick a direction. Once you learn, it becomes not only a safety move but also lets you move freely in any fight.
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Training: How to Master the Move
Frame-Slip Dodge doesn’t click immediately. It needs practice, intentional and repeated. Here’s what worked for me.
- Start with Muscle Memory – Go somewhere quiet in the game. Try L2 + X, then R2 + X, and then both together. Keep doing it until the timing feels automatic.
- Study Enemy Attacks – Watch how BTs and bosses act before attacking. Learn their signs and press dodge just before they hit you.
- Carry Less Stuff – Try to wear small cargo when practicing. Heavy load slows the dodge and makes recovery longer.
- Use a Good Skeleton – Speed Skeleton or Combat Skeleton helps Sam move faster. Use them for training to get the full movement benefit.
- Fight MULEs for Practice – You can use fights with MULEs in safe zones to train without worrying about death. It will help your reflexes get faster.
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Best Places To Use the Frame-Slip Dodge
When Fighting BTs
Their big arms and area attacks are easy to escape if you time the dodge right. Especially helpful when there’s a high risk of void-out.
Fighting MULEs or Bandits
They come in groups, but dodging past their bullets or electric sticks gives you time to breathe and hit back.
In Boss Battles
Especially when bosses are big or change shape. You can read their moves, dodge when needed, and land attacks safely.
Final Thoughts
Frame-Slip Dodge is not something that ruins the game. It’s a bonus for those who put in effort. With accurate timing, correct buttons, and battle practice, you can turn this move into one of your best tools. Sam stops being just a deliveryman and becomes a shadow slipping past danger without a scratch.
