Punch Attack

Punch Attack
Knuckles using the Punch Attack's final combo
Appearances
First appearance	Sonic Adventure
Statistics and overview
User(s)	Knuckles the Echidna
Description	A combo of powerful punches

The Punch Attack, also simply known as Punch, is one of the signature moves of Knuckles the Echidna. It first appeared in Sonic Adventure and has since then been one of Knuckles basic moves in all the major games in the Sonic series where Knuckles is playable. It is a basic triple punch combo Knuckles delivers to his opponents.

Description

When using the Punch Attack, Knuckles must stand firmly on the ground. He then punches his opponent in front of him with his fists up to three times in a successive combo attack. This is done in gameplay by pressing the Action Button three times in succession. In Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle the Punch Attack can be enhanced with the Hammer Gloves, which allows Knuckles to break iron craters.

The performance of the combo slightly differs from each game. It usually follows a quick one-two jab, followed by a third, more powerful strike.

Combos

Sonic Adventure

• 1. Move Combo: Knuckles punches with his right fist and sends out a purple pulse.
• 2. Move Combo: Knuckles follows up with a punch with his left fist and sends out a purple pulse.
• 3. Move Combo: Knuckles finishes with a strong punch with his right fist while charging forward. The force from it forms a large red energy field around him and a leaves a red trail. This is called the Dash Punch.

Sonic Adventure 2

• 1. Move Combo: Knuckles punches with his right fist while putting a little body weight into the strike.
• 2. Move Combo: Knuckles follows up with a more reckless punch with his left fist while putting a little body weight into the strike.
• 3. Move Combo: Knuckles finishes with a jump into the air while delivering a twisting uppercut with his left fist. This is called the Tornado Claw.

Sonic Advance

• 1. Move Combo: Knuckles delivers a quick right cross with his right fist while standing firm.
• 2. Move Combo: Knuckles delivers a quick left cross with his left fist while standing firm.
• 3. Move Combo: Knuckles finishes with a direct uppercut with his left fist that damages any nearby enemies. The force from the strike will engulf Knuckles' fist in fire, similar to the Spiral Upper.

Sonic Heroes

• 1. Move Combo: Knuckles executes a powerful right punch while Tails is in spinball form in his fist. This is called the Dash punch.
• 2. Move Combo: Knuckles executes a powerful left punch while Sonic is in spinball form in his fist. This is called the Spinning Back punch.
• 3. Move Combo: Knuckles jumps slightly and delivers a tremor-causing punch to the ground. This is called the Volcanic Dunk.

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

• 1. Move Combo: Knuckles delivers a full-force strike with his right fist. This is called the Heat Knuckle.
• 2. Move Combo: Knuckles follows up with a quick spin to build up momentum and strikes with his right fist. This is called the Back Claw.
• 3. Move Combo: Knuckles finishes by jumping into the air and punches into the ground with his right fist, which sends out a delayed red shock-wave. This is called the Stone Breaker Punch.

Variants

Double Punch

The Double Punch is a quick one-two jab Knuckles delivers to his opponent. This move appeared in Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic Advance 3.

Spiral Attack

The Spiral Attack is basically the Double Punch performed while Knuckles is in Boost Mode. It has only appeared in Sonic Advance 2.

Spiral Upper

The Spiral Upper is a spinning uppercut Knuckles delivers to the enemy above him. This move appeared in Sonic Adventure 2, the remake Sonic Adventure 2: Battle and Sonic Advance 3.

Gallery

Sonic Adventure

The Punch Attack's first combo in Sonic Adventure

The Punch Attack's second combo in Sonic Adventure

The Punch Attack's third combo in Sonic Adventure, the Dash Punch

Sonic Adventure 2

The Punch Attack's first combo in Sonic Adventure 2

The Punch Attack's second combo in Sonic Adventure 2

The Punch Attack's third combo in Sonic Adventure 2

Sonic Advance

The Punch Attack's first combo in Sonic Advance

The Punch Attack's second combo in Sonic Advance

The Punch Attack's third combo in Sonic Advance

Animation of the Punch Attack in Sonic Advance

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

The Punch Attack's first combo in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), the Heat Knuckle

The Punch Attack's second combo in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), the Back Claw

The Punch Attack's third combo in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), the Stone Breaker Punch

The shock-wave from the Stone Breaker Punch