Catwoman Guide — Whip, Wall Cling, Aerial Combos, and Agility

Selina Kyle brings unparalleled agility and feline grace to the roster. Catwoman is the fastest character in the game, excelling at vertical exploration, aerial combat, and hit-and-run tactics. If Batman is the hammer, Catwoman is the scalpel — fast, precise, and deadly when played well.

Unique Gadgets

Whip

Catwoman's whip is the most versatile gadget in her arsenal, serving multiple purposes in combat, traversal, and puzzle-solving:

• Grapple Pull — Fire the whip at grapple points to zip upward, similar to Batman's Grapnel Launcher but with faster animation. You can chain whip grapples with a mid-air dodge to extend your reach.
• Whip Swing — Certain environmental points allow whip swings, letting Catwoman cross large gaps without touching the ground. Timing the release is key — release at the apex for maximum distance.
• Disarm — A targeted whip strike can disarm enemies, pulling their weapon away. Disarmed enemies are briefly vulnerable and must retrieve their weapon before attacking again.
• Whip Lash — A wide-arcing whip attack that hits all enemies in a 180-degree arc. Excellent for crowd control and breaking up grouped enemies.
• Environmental Interaction — The whip can pull levers, open hatches, and retrieve distant objects, solving puzzles that require precision from range.

Caltrops

Catwoman scatters caltrops on the ground that slow and damage enemies who walk over them. Use them to create hazard zones in chokepoints, cover your escape when overwhelmed, or preemptively protect an area before engaging. Caltrops last about 15 seconds and can be stacked for increased damage.

Wall Cling

Catwoman's signature traversal ability lets her scale certain wall surfaces that other characters cannot climb. Look for walls with a slight sheen or scratch marks — these indicate climbable surfaces. Wall Cling opens up:

• Hidden Collectible Routes — Many gold bricks and collectibles are placed on ledges only reachable via wall cling climbs.
• Combat Elevation — Cling to a wall above a combat arena to scope out enemy positions before dropping in for a stealth attack.
• Speedrun Shortcuts — Catwoman's wall climb is faster than finding the standard path. In time trials, use her to shave seconds off your route.

Combat Techniques

Agile Combat Style

Catwoman does not trade blows like Batman. Her combat loop is based on evasion, positioning, and punishing openings:

• Whip → Pull → Strike — Pull a distant enemy toward you with the whip, then strike them as they stumble forward. This closes distance and deals damage simultaneously.
• Aerial Combo — Launch an enemy into the air with an upward strike, then follow them with a jump and continue the combo mid-air. Catwoman can perform up to 4 aerial hits before landing.
• Wall Bounce — Kick off a wall to launch yourself at an enemy. This counts as a heavy attack and can break enemy guard stances.
• Dodge → Counter — Catwoman's dodge has a longer invincibility window than other characters. Use it to phase through attacks, then counter from behind.

Stealth Approach

Catwoman is also an effective stealth operator. Her silent movement speed is the highest in the game, letting her circle around enemy patrols quickly. The whip can silently retrieve distant objects that would require other characters to walk into detection range. Use caltrops to create noise distractions — enemies investigate the sound of crunching caltrops, drawing them away from their patrol routes.

Tips and Strategies

• Stay mobile — Never stand still. Catwoman's survivability comes from evasion, not defense. Keep moving, keep jumping, keep swinging.
• Use vertical space — Combat arenas often have climbable walls or swing points. Stay above the fight and pick targets from elevation.
• Master the whip swing — Practice timing the swing release in the Batcave training area. The difference between a good and a great Catwoman player is swing accuracy.
• Disarm gunners first — Enemies with ranged weapons are Catwoman's biggest threat. Use whip disarm to neutralize them immediately.
• Combine caltrops with whip attacks — Scatter caltrops, then whip-lash enemies into the caltrop field for bonus damage and slow.
• Explore every area as Catwoman — Her wall cling and whip swing access areas that no other character can reach. Revisit completed levels with her to find missed collectibles.

Best For

• Vertical exploration and collectible hunting
• Time-sensitive challenges and speedrunning
• Hit-and-run combat against spread-out enemy groups
• Stealth infiltration in open environments with patrol routes