Put your fighting skills to the test with these recommended ARMS for experts
28/07/2017
The competition is starting to heat up in ARMS, a unique fighting game where you use stretchy weaponised arms to punch, thump, slap and knock out your opponents, out now only on Nintendo Switch.
Hungry to become the head honcho of the ARMS League? Then it might be time to separate yourself from the competition and try out some new ARMS!
Even though you may have grown accustomed to a particular set of ARMS, these weaponised mitts below pack a powerful punch in the right hands. By mixing and matching different ARMS, you can change your playstyle and improve your chances of victory – you just need to find a prize-winning combination that works for you.
So, if you’re ready to outmuscle Max Brass, KO Kid Cobra and make a wet noodle of Min Min, try these eight recommended ARMS for experts…
Guardian
Mix attack and defence with the Guardian! They may look bizarre, but the Guardian can bamboozle and seriously bruise any unwitting opponent. Send out this ARM and watch it steadily advance towards its target with an unnerving, steely glare.
Favourite ARM of: Helix
Seekie
Search and destroy with the Seekie! Keep your distance when you fire off these imposing yellow fellows to increase their accuracy. If you charge them up, you can deliver an almighty, explosive shock that will leave your rival stunned and outgunned.
Favourite ARM of: Byte & Barq
Parasol
When it’s raining fists, grab the Parasol! This undeniably elegant ARM can power past incoming punches as it pops open on release. Counter your opponent’s attacks to leave them running for cover with no shelter in sight.
Favourite ARM of: Twintelle
Dragon
Cook your foes to a crisp with the Dragon! They may be over 4,000 years old, but these ancient ARMS are the perfect tools for keeping fist-flinging fools at bay. Unleash powerful beams of fire that can push back advancing fighters, and leave them smouldering in the process!
Favourite ARM of: Min Min
Slamamander
Whip your rivals into shape with the Slamamander! These snake-like ARMS can extend across the battlefield and will deliver a devastating blow when they connect. Slam your foes with sharp, curving strikes and watch them fly!
Favourite ARM of: Kid Cobra
Blorb
Blind your opponents with the Blorb! Big, bouncy and rather sticky, the Blorb packs a debilitating punch that can make an adversary go all gooey-eyed – quite literally. These gelatinous balls of goo can also disrupt a fighter’s rhythm due to their bouncing, unpredictable nature.
Favourite ARM of: Helix
Cracker
Unleash a sizzling surprise attack with the Cracker! Like a wedding buffet, the Cracker offers quite the generous spread – in terms of attack range, at least! Punish any opponent who gets up close and personal with this cracking ARM and they’ll soon be seeing stars.
Favourite ARM of: Byte & Barq
Boomerang
Blow your opponent away with the Boomerang! These ARMS can fly past obstacles with ease thanks to their looping flight path. Charge them up to unleash a cyclone of pain that’ll send your opponent flying and your fighting prospects soaring.
Favourite ARM of: Spring Man
Find your fists
Want more ARMS to use with your favourite fighter? Try the Get ARMS service! You could unlock new ARMS to add to your character’s arsenal, and hone your aim with some target practice in the process.
Ready to rock a new pair of ARMS for your next top-tier fight? You can discover the full-range of weaponised mitts at our official ARMS website and start dreaming up all kinds of strategic ARMS combinations!
New to ARMS? Try these eight recommended ARMS for newcomers and punch your way to the top!
ARMS is available in shops and as a downloadable version from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch now. The neon yellow Joy-Con Pair, neon yellow Joy-Con Straps and Joy-Con AA Battery Pack Pair accessories are also available.
