Dodging Special Attacks

If you're struggling to dodge Special Attacks, this article, made by Forum user BonesetterHUN will help you tremendously!

*Hi guys!*

*I just want to collect the dodge patterns in one big thread. Maybe it helps for new players or help someone who is struggling with some enemies.*
*Correct me of course if I know something wrong or I missed someone!* - BonesetterHUN

* Backstep - bs
* Sidestep - ss
* Pause - p

**Arcee**:
Sp1: bs-ss
Sp2: bs-bs

**Blaster**:
Sp1: bs-p-ss
Sp2: ss-ss(you have to time the first dodge precisely, maybe it's a little hard at the beggining )

**Bludgeon**:
Sp1: bs-p-bs (or be continuosly)
Sp2: bs-bs-bs (the third bs will be timed like Prowl's special 2 shots.. If he sticks his short sword/knife/wakizashi into the ground, do the third bs.. but learn the rhythm is easier if you practice against him)

**Bonecrusher**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-bs-bs

**Bumblebee** (**DotM**)
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-ss-bs-ss (really hard to dodge, but practice makes perfect)

**Bumblebee** **G1**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: ss-bs-bs

**Cheetor**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-ss (it comes fast after the first move so do it a little faster than usual)

**Cyclonus**:
Sp1: bs-p-bs
Sp2: bs-p-ss

**Dinobot**:
Sp1: bs (timing is the key, he is delaying the beggining of the move so if you bs too early he will still get you.. Maybe safer to bs continuosly.. ss is also an option but bs is safer in my opinion)
Sp2: bs-p-ss

**Drift**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-bs-p-ss

**Galvatron**:
Sp1: bs (ss is working too I think)
Sp2: bs-p-ss

**Grimlock**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-p-bs

**Grindor**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-bs-bs

**Hot Rod**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-bs-ss

**Hound**:
Sp1: bs-ss
Sp2: ss-ss-block-ss (the beggining is like Ironhide sp2,the ending is like mixmaster sp2)

**Ironhide**:
Sp1: bs-bs-ss
Sp2: ss repeatedly (2 shoots can be dodged with 1 ss so you can dodge it with 4 timed sidestep, the last one is delayed.. but repeatedly is safer I think)

**Jazz**:
Sp1: bs
Sp2: ss-bs

**Jetfire**:
Sp1: bs-ss
Sp2: bs-bs

**Kickback**:
Sp1: ss-bs
Sp2: bs-bs repeatedly (2 times is enough I think)

**Megatron (G1)**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-ss

**Megatron** (**RotF**):
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-ss-ss-ss

**Megatronus**:
Sp1: ss-p-ss
Sp2: ss-p-bs or ss

**Mirage**:
Sp1: bs-p-ss
Sp2: ss-p-bs (watch out the second hit is unblockable! )

**Mixmaster**:
Sp1: bs-ss
Sp2: bs-ss-block-ss (while blocking he will throw a landmine towards you.. If the landmine reaches the floor you can do the sidestep stay close to him.. Maybe bs is working too but then you will be far from him, and if you try to counter him maybe you eat a concussive block so try backstep at the end)

**Motormaster**:
Sp1: ss-ss
Sp2: bs-bs-bs (prepare for some serious dodge party after this If you don't fight against him Cyclonus or your sp3 is not ready )

**Optimus Prime (G1)**/**Nemesis Prime**:
Sp1: bs-bs-bs
Sp2: bs-bs-bs

**Optimus Prime (MV1)**:
Sp1: bs
Sp2: bs-bs (safer if you do be constantly but if you timed good 2 is enough)

**Optimus** **Primal**:
Sp1: ss-p-bs
Sp2: bs-p-bs-bs

**Prowl**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-p-bs (don't be afraid of his sp2 the first shot comes fast after the screen goes dark and after it when the shotgun stays still in his hand do the second backstep.. the pause is about 1 second... Maybe If you learn the rhythm it will be easier than focusing on his gun...)

(The moment he shoots you have to backstep)

**Ramjet**:
Sp1: ss-ss
Sp2: bs-ss

**Ratchet**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-bs-p (pause needed at the end, wait a little for the punishment)

**Rhinox**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-bs-bs and ss immediately

**Scorponok**:
Sp1: ss-bs
Sp2: ss-p-bs

**Shockwave**:
Sp1: bs-ss
Sp2: bs-ss repeatedly down (2 times is enough if you are doing the sidesteps immediately after the backstep.. I don't know why but for me "up" is not working)

**Sideswipe**:
Sp1: bs-bs-bs
Sp2: bs-bs-ss

**Soundwave**:
Sp1: bs-p-ss
Sp2: bs-p-ss

**Starscream**/**Thundercracker**:
Sp1: bs-ss
Sp2: bs-bs

**Tantrum**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs-ss

**Ultra Magnus**:
Sp1: ss
Sp2: bs-p-ss

**Waspinator**:
Sp1: ss (timing important)
Sp2: bs-p-ss

**Wheeljack**:
Sp1: bs-ss
Sp2: ss-p-ss

**Windblade**:
Sp1: bs-bs
Sp2: bs

**Sharkticons:**

*S-1000/scout*:
Sp1 - Sideswipe
Sp2 - Prowl

*Brawler*:
Sp1: Grindor
Sp2: Motormaster

*Tactician*:
Sp1: Bumblebee (DotM)
Sp2: Optimus Prime

*Warrior*:
Sp1: Bludgeon
Sp2: Windblade

*Tech*:
Sp1: Shockwave
Sp2: Mirage

*Demolition*:
Sp1: Ironhide
Sp2: Megatron (RotF)

*I hope this post will help some players*
*May the FORGE be with you! :)*