I've just started playing this game on PS4 but I'm having trouble initiating climbs (for example up ladders). I usually end up taking running jumps at the ladder and then magically at some point the climb starts. The screen does occasionally flash up "press X to climb" but that seems to be random. Is this just a case of finding the sweet spot to start a climb or am I missing something?
Ps4 – What exactly is the climb mechanic for Shadow of Mordor
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Best Answer
There seem to be 3 conditions for climbing to happen:
FWIW: For Talion's purposes, ladders are mostly decorative, as you should be able to scale a wall on either side of the ladder just as quickly. In fact if the ladder is occupied by an orc, you should be able to out-climb him if you avoid the ladder. Though ladders do give you a good idea of exactly where the orcs will be scaling the wall themselves.