How to do Benihana in Skate 4

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Even though the initial release of Skate had some problems – like difficulty connecting to servers and issues with crossplay and EA accounts – the game has quickly gained a large player base, largely due to the strong loyalty of fans of the series. Players can perform a variety of tricks, including flips, grinds, and other moves both on and off the board, offering plenty to learn and enjoy.

As a skater, I was amazed to see that the Grab category has a whopping 63 tricks! They’re broken down into sections like modified grabs, grabs you do from the ground, one-foot grabs, and even tricks where you don’t use your feet! You’ll find skaters using a ton of these moves whether they’re just starting out, competing at a semi-pro level, or going for gold as a pro. One trick you *definitely* need to learn is the Benihana, which you’ll encounter in the Benihana Front Flip Challenge. It’s a pretty advanced move, and it’s not just about mashing buttons – it really takes skill and technique!

How to do Benihana in Skate 4

The Benihana is a trick that involves grabbing something with one foot, and it requires you to roll across raised surfaces to complete. This means you can’t perform it while standing on the ground. Fortunately, there are several good locations throughout San Van’s four areas where you can practice, helping you prepare for quests. And if you’re trying to pull it off as part of a quest objective, the game will automatically provide ramps to help you out.

The controls for performing Benihana in Skate 4 are straightforward:

  • Xbox: Right Stick UP + L2 + X
  • PS4/PS5: Right Stick UP + L2 + Square

Even though these inputs are shown on Skatepedia (a helpful resource for learning tricks), the explanation isn’t clear enough to help you land the trick. If you strictly follow the button presses, you might unintentionally do a One-Foot Air, Judo Air, Boned Ollie, or another grab trick. Don’t worry, that’s common! Successfully completing the Benihana isn’t simply about hitting all the buttons simultaneously; it requires careful strategy and precise timing, both of which will improve with practice.

Basically, to successfully perform the Benihana trick in Skate 4, you need to start by launching off a ramp. Once airborne, hold the right stick upwards, then press L2, let go of the right stick, and rapidly press X (or Square on PlayStation). Timing your press of X/Square is key – it’s what separates a Benihana from a simple One-Foot Air, so you need to be really quick!

Also, double-check that your game settings are correct. If you play with a Goofy stance, you can use the controls as explained earlier. But if your stance is set to Regular, you’ll need to press R2 instead of L2. You can find and change your stance in Skate 4 by going to Settings > Gameplay > Controls > Preferences > Default Stance.

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2025-09-30 19:17