How to dive bomb in Revenge of the Savage Planet

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 14, 2025, 18:19 IST

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Revenge of the Savage Planet features a dive bomb move, essential for survival, exploration, and combat. Players can execute this powerful aerial descent by gaining elevation, entering an aerial stance, and activating the dive bomb with specific controls. Mastering the dive bomb enhances mobility, combat strategy, and unlocks hidden areas, making it a versatile and satisfying skill.

How to dive bomb in Revenge of the Savage Planet

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In Revenge of the Savage Planet, movement is not only about getting from one place to another, but it is a key part of how you survive, explore, or take down enemies. One of the best moves you can achieve in this game is a dive bomb. This powerful aerial descent lets you smash into the ground with force, dealing damage and sometimes opening a new hidden area. Whether you try to break through some fragile terrains or stun a group of enemies, learning to dive-bomb can give you a real advantage.

Dive bomb controls in Revenge of the Savage Planet

In Revenge of the Savage Planet, while performing a dive bomb, players must be able to unlock a movement upgrade, which is obtained in the intermediary phase. When the players unlock a desired requirement, here’s how to pull it off:

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Gain elevation:
- Use your Jetpack boosts, elevated terrain, or jump pads to reach a sufficient height. You need to be at an adequate distance from the ground to move the trigger properly.
- A minimum height is required for the dive bomb animation to trigger correctly.
Enter aerial stance:
- Make certain that no other action (e.g., aiming or scanning) is in progress while doing the airborne.
- Maintain control of your directional movement to aim the descent.
Activate dive bomb:

Use the correct control for your system.
- PC: Hold the left Ctrl key.
- PlayStation: Hold L3 (left stick).
- Xbox: Hold LS (Left Stick).
The character will shift posture, indicating dive bomb initiation.

Landing with impact

While landing, when you hit the ground, the surrounding enemies can be knocked out or stunned. The nearby surface may break or get cracked, which may lead to revealing new paths or secrets.

Tactical uses of the dive bomb mechanic

Knowing when and where to use the dive bomb enhances both mobility and combat strategy.

During combat:
- Drop into enemy groups for damage and dodge their attack.
- Effective against ground-based mobs when dropping from platforms.
Exploring the world
- Break through the weak area to get access to a hidden area.
- Reach lower ground quickly without triggering fall damage.
Quick escapes
- When things get a bit chaotic, during mid-air dive bombing can be a good exit strategy.

Tips for efficiency:

Always monitor your stamina bar, especially when using the jetpack before diving.
Combine with gadgets for crowd control during large enemy encounters.
Practice timing the release to avoid taking fall damage or missed hits.

Once you’ve mastered the dive bomb in Revenge of the Savage Planet, you’ll wonder how you ever played without it. It’s a versatile move that adds power to your combat and momentum to your exploration. With a little practice, dive-bombing becomes second nature—and a satisfying way to make your mark on the planet below.

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