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All Tricks in Skate and How to Perform Them

While the initial experience in `Skate` might suggest a limited array of basic flip tricks and grinds, the game actually boasts an extensive repertoire. Players can master over 100 unique maneuvers on their board, alongside various dynamic ways to wipe out. Although the game encourages self-discovery, this comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of every trick available, making it easier to unlock your full potential.

Table of Contents

  • All Tricks in Skate
    • Flip Tricks
    • Grinds
    • Grab Tricks

This guide meticulously categorizes and details every known trick in `Skate`, complete with the precise button inputs required for execution. The game`s developers have indicated future updates will introduce additional tricks, and this guide will be promptly updated to reflect any new additions.

Comprehensive List of Tricks in Skate

Tricks within `Skate` are logically grouped into several categories: Flip Tricks, Grinds, Grab Tricks, and Off-Board maneuvers. Players can explore a full list of these within the in-game `Skatepedia`, accessible via the main menu`s settings section.

The Skatepedia menu in Skate
Screenshot: The `Skatepedia` menu, serving as an in-game encyclopedia for all tricks.

For clarity, each trick is presented under its respective category, alongside the necessary button combination. It`s important to note that the `Riding` section of Skatepedia, which focuses on fundamental movement rather than complex tricks, is intentionally excluded from this detailed list.

Flip Tricks

Ollie-Based Tricks

  • Ollie – Right Stick (RS) Up
  • Kickflip – RS Up and Right
  • Heelflip – RS Up and Left
  • FS Pop-Shuvit – RS Left
  • BS Pop-Shuvit – RS Right
  • Varial Kickflip – RS flick Down/Left then Up/Right
  • Varial Heelflip – RS flick Down/Right then Up/Left
  • 360 Flip – RS flick Left, Down, and Up/Right
  • Laserflip – RS flick Right, Down, and Up/Left
  • Hardflip – RS flick Down, Down/Right, and Up
  • Inward Heelflip – RS flick Down, Down/Left, and Up
  • FS 360 Pop-Shuvit – RS Down/Right then drag Left
  • BS 360 Pop-Shuvit – RS Down/Left then drag Right
  • 360 Hardflip – RS flick Right, Down, and Up
  • 360 Inward Heelflip – RS flick Left, Down, and Up

Nollie-Based Tricks

  • Nollie – RS flick Up and Down
  • Nollie Kickflip – RS flick Up and Down/Right
  • Nollie Heelflip – RS flick Up and Down/Left
  • Nollie FS Pop-Shuvit – RS flick Up and drag Right
  • Nollie BS Pop-Shuvit – RS flick Up and drag Left
  • Nollie Varial Kickflip – RS flick Up/Left and Down/Right
  • Nollie Varial Heelflip – RS flick Up/Right and Down/Left
  • Nollie 360 Flip – RS flick Up/Left, Up, and Down/Right
  • Nollie Laserflip – RS flick Up/Right, Up, and Down/Left
  • Nollie Hardflip – RS flick Up and slightly to the Right, Up, and Down/Right
  • Nollie Inward Heelflip – RS flick Up and slightly to the Left, Up, and Down/Left
  • Nollie FS 360 Pop-Shuvit – RS flick Up/Left and drag to Up/Right
  • Nollie BS 360 Pop-Shuvit – RS flick Up/Right and drag to Up/Left
  • Nollie 360 Hardflip – RS flick Right, Up, and Down/Right
  • Nollie 360 Inward Heelflip – RS flick Left, Up, and Down/Left

Flip Trick Modifiers and Variations

  • Late Flip Tricks – RS flick Down and Up/Right
  • Held Flip Tricks – RS flick Down and Up/Right and then hold the stick in position in mid-air
  • Boned Ollie – Hold RS Up
  • Front Foot One-Foot Ollie – A/X (in-air)
  • Back Foot One-Foot Ollie – X/Square (in-air)

Grinds

Grind and Slide Tricks

  • FS 50-50 Grind – RS Down and Up
  • BS 50-50 Grind – RS Down and Up
  • FS 5-0 – Hold RS Down in-air
  • BS 5-0 – Hold RS Down in-air
  • FS Nose Grind – Hold RS Up in-air
  • BS Nose Grind – Hold RS Up in-air
  • FS Crooked – Hold RS Up/Left in-air
  • BS Crooked – Hold RS Up/Left in-air
  • FS Overcrook – Hold RS Up/Right in-air
  • BS Overcrook – Hold RS Up/Right in-air
  • FS Salad – Hold RS Down/Right in-air
  • BS Salad – Hold RS Down/Right in-air
  • FS Smith – Hold RS Right and Up in-air
  • BS Smith – Hold RS Right and Up in-air
  • FS Feeble – Hold RS Left and Up in-air
  • FS Willy – Hold RS Left and Down in-air
  • BS Willy – Hold RS Left and Down in-air
  • FS Over Willy – Hold RS Right and Down in-air
  • BS Over Willy – Hold RS Right and Down in-air
  • FS Boardslide – Hold RS Left in-air
  • BS Boardslide – Hold RS Left in-air
  • FS Lipslide – Hold RS Right in-air
  • BS Lipslide – Hold RS Right in-air
  • FS Noseslide – Hold RS Up and Left in-air
  • BS Noseslide – Hold RS Up and Left in-air
  • FS Tailslide – Hold RS Down and Left in-air
  • BS Tailslide – Hold RS Down and Left in-air
  • FS Bluntslide – Hold RS Down and Right in-air
  • BS Bluntslide – Hold RS Down and Right in-air
  • FS Nose Blunt – Hold RS Up and Left in-air
  • BS Nose Blunt – Hold RS Up and Left in-air
  • Grind Exit – LS Left or Right

Grab Tricks

Fundamental Grab Tricks

  • BS Grab – Hold RT/R2
  • FS Grab – Hold LT/L2
  • Double Grab – Hold LT/L2 + RT/R2
  • Tail Grab – Hold Up on RS + LT/L2
  • Nose Grab – Hold Down on RS + RT/R2
  • Stale Grab – Hold Right on RS + LT/L2
  • Weddle Grab – Hold Right on RS + RT/R2
  • Crail Grab – Hold Down on RS + LT/L2
  • Seatbelt – Hold Up on RS + RT/R2
  • Rocket Air – Hold Down on RS + RT/R2 and LT/L2

Advanced Grab Variations

  • Nosebone – Hold LT/L2 + RS Up
  • Tailbone – Hold LT/L2 + RS Down
  • Tuck Knee – Hold LT/L2 + RS Right
  • Stiffy – Hold LT/L2 + RS Left
  • BS Tweak – Hold RT/R2 + RS Down
  • Melon – Hold RT/R2 + RS Up
  • Cross Bone – Hold RT/R2 + RS Left
  • Method – Hold RT/R2 + RS Right
  • Tail Nosebone – Hold RS Up then LT/L2 + RS Up
  • FS Shifty Tail Grab – Hold RS Up then LT/L2 + RS Right
  • BS Shifty Tail Grab – Hold RS Up then LT/L2 + RS Left
  • Nose Tailbone – Hold RS Down then RT/R2 + RS Down
  • FS Shifty Nose Grab – Hold RS Down then RT/R2 + RS Right
  • BS Shifty Nose Grab – Hold RS Down then RT/R2 + RS Left
  • Stale BS Tuck Knee – Hold RS Right then LT/L2 + RS Right
  • Stale Tailbone – Hold RS Right then LT/L2 + RS Down
  • Stale Nosebone – Hold RS Right then LT/L2 + RS Up
  • Japan Air – Hold RS Right then RT/R2 + RS Left
  • Weddle Tailbone – Hold RS Right then RT/R2 + RS Down
  • Weddle Nosebone – Hold RS Right then RT/R2 + RS Up
  • FS Shifty Crail – Hold RS Down then LT/L2 + RS Left
  • BS Shifty Crail – Hold RS Down then LT/L2 + RS Right
  • FS Shifty Seatbelt – Hold RS Up then LT/L2 + RS Left
  • BS Shifty Seatbelt – Hold RS Up then LT/L2 + RS Right
  • Double Grab Mod Tail – LT/L2 + RT/R2 then hold RS Down
  • Double Grab Mod Nose – LT/L2 + RT/R2 then hold RS Up
  • Double Grab Mod Left – LT/L2 + RT/R2 then hold RS Left
  • Double Grab Mod Right – LT/L2 + RT/R2 then hold RS Right

One-Foot Grabs

  • Frigid Air – LT/L2 + A/X
  • FS One-Foot – LT/L2 + X/Square
  • Judo Air – RT/R2 + X/Square
  • One-Foot Air – RT/R2 +A/X
  • Dog Piss – Hold RS Down then RT/R2 + X/Square
  • Judo Nose Grab – Hold RS Down then RT/R2 + A/X
  • Benihana – Hold RS Up then RT/R2 + X/Square
  • One-Foot Tail Grab – Hold RS Down then RT/R2 + A/X

No-Foot Maneuvers

  • Airwalk – Hold RS Down then RT/R2 + B/Circle
  • Tailwalk – Hold RS Up then RT/R2 + B/Circle
  • Christ Air – RT/R2 + B/Circle
  • No-Foot Air – LT/L2 + B/Circle
  • Superdue – LT/L2 + RT/R2 + B/Circle

Ground-Level Grab Tricks

  • Frontside Ground Grab – LT/L2 while rolling
  • Backside Ground Grab – RT/R2 while rolling
  • Double Ground Grab – LT/L2 + RT/R2 while rolling
  • Coffin – LT/L2 + RT/R2 + X/Square + A/X

Handplant Tricks

  • BS Handplant – RB/R1
  • FS Handplant – LB/L1

Footplant Tricks

  • Bean Plant – RT/R2 + A/X
  • FS Fastplant – RT/R2 + X/Square
  • FS Boneless – LT/L2 + A/X
  • FS Fastplant – LT/L2 + X/Square

This compilation represents the current array of tricks available in `Skate`. As the developers introduce new additions, this guide will be continuously updated to ensure players have the most current information.

By Artemius Grimthorne

Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.

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