Swapping characters in Invincible VS uses the game’s assist buttons, but there are a few different tag actions that are easy to mix up. A normal Tag Switch uses both assist buttons together, while assists and combo tags use one assist button at a time.

How To Swap Characters In Invincible VS

To swap characters in Invincible VS, press A1 + A2 together to perform a Tag Switch, which swaps the active character and gives +1 meter.

A1 and A2 are the 2 assist buttons tied to the teammates waiting off screen. On PlayStation, these are usually L1 and L2. The exact button labels can change depending on platform or custom controls, but the command is the same idea: press both assist buttons together.

This is the main manual character swap. It is different from calling an assist and different from holding an assist button during a combo. A Tag Switch changes who is actively fighting, which makes it the cleanest way to rotate the team during neutral or between pressure sequences.

The +1 meter part is also important. Tag Switch does not only move another character into the fight. It also adds meter, which makes switching characters part of the resource economy instead of just a defensive panic option. Used well, a swap can change the active matchup and help build toward stronger meter options.

What A1 And A2 Mean

A1 and A2 mean Assist 1 and Assist 2, which are the 2 teammate buttons used for assists and tag actions in Invincible VS.

Since each team has 3 characters, only 1 character is active while the other 2 wait as partners. A1 is tied to 1 partner, and A2 is tied to the other. Pressing one of them calls that teammate for an assist. Pressing both together triggers Tag Switch.

Command Label	Meaning	Common PlayStation Button
A1	Assist 1, one teammate button	L1
A2	Assist 2, the other teammate button	L2
A1 + A2	Both assist buttons together	L1 + L2

The safest way to confirm the layout is to open the controls menu and check which buttons are assigned to A1 and A2. Once those 2 buttons are known, every assist and tag command becomes much easier to understand.

Tag Switch Vs Assist

The difference between Tag Switch and Assist is that Assist calls a teammate briefly, while Tag Switch swaps the active character.

Assist is used when the current character should stay in. Pressing A1 or A2 calls that partner to perform their assist action, then they leave. This helps extend pressure, cover space, or make an attack safer without changing the active fighter.

Tag Switch is used when the active character needs to change. Pressing A1 + A2 swaps characters and gives +1 meter. This is the move to use when the goal is rotation, not just support.

Action	Input	What It Does
Assist	Press A1 or A2	Calls a teammate in for an assist action.
Tag Switch	Press A1 + A2	Swaps the active character and gives +1 meter.

This is the most important control split to learn early. Pressing one assist button brings in help. Pressing both assist buttons changes the fighter. Mixing those up is how a clean swap turns into a teammate briefly showing up, doing one move, and leaving like they had somewhere better to be.

Combo Tag Switches

Combo tag switches let a teammate enter during a combo so the team can keep the hit sequence going.

This is separate from the basic A1 + A2 Tag Switch. In combo routes, Invincible VS lets partners come in to extend damage and continue pressure. That is how the game creates long team combos where one fighter starts the hit, another carries the combo forward, and the third can help finish the sequence.

The key difference is purpose. Tag Switch is the normal full swap command. Combo tagging is used as part of offense, usually after a confirmed hit. It is less about rotating safely and more about turning one opening into a much bigger reward.

Tag Type	When It Happens	Main Purpose
Tag Switch	Manual team rotation	Change the active character and gain +1 meter.
Assist Call	During pressure, neutral, or combos	Bring in brief support without changing the active character.
Combo Tag	During a confirmed combo route	Bring in a teammate to keep the combo going.

For learning, start with the basic Tag Switch first. Once that feels natural, practice simple combo routes where a teammate enters after a clean hit. Long tag combos are strong, but dropping them over and over is just donating momentum with extra steps.

Team choice makes those combo tags easier to practice, so the Invincible VS best characters tier list can help narrow down fighters with stronger early team value before building routes.

When To Switch Characters

The best time to switch characters in Invincible VS is when the active fighter needs a safer matchup, more meter, or a teammate is better suited for the current situation.

Because Tag Switch gives +1 meter, it can be useful when the match slows down and there is room to rotate. It can also help bring in a character with better range, better pressure, or better defensive tools for the opponent on screen.

Switching can also protect a damaged character. If the active fighter is low on health, rotating them out can keep the team alive longer. That is especially important in a 3v3 game because losing 1 character removes tools from the whole team, not just a health bar.

Good Switch Moment	Why It Helps
A Character Is Low On Health	Rotates them out before 1 bad exchange removes them from the team.
The Matchup Feels Awkward	Brings in a teammate with better range, pressure, or control.
The Team Needs Meter	Tag Switch gives +1 meter when used.
A Combo Is Confirmed	Use team tag routes to extend damage instead of ending pressure early.

Random switching is still risky. If the opponent is already attacking or waiting for the swap, the incoming character can get punished. The best swaps happen when there is space, cover, or a clear reason to change the active fighter.

Since swapping and assists also help make longer leveling sessions smoother, the Invincible VS skins and costumes guide is useful for pairing tag practice with character XP progress.

Common Tag Mistakes

The biggest tag mistake in Invincible VS is confusing A1, A2, and A1 + A2.

Pressing A1 or A2 alone calls an assist. Pressing A1 + A2 together performs Tag Switch. That sounds simple, but in a fast match, it is easy to hit the wrong input and get a totally different team action than expected.

Another common mistake is using Tag Switch with no cover. Even though the command gives +1 meter, it should not be thrown out for no reason during pressure. A bad switch can give the opponent a free opening, and Invincible VS does not seem like the kind of game that gently forgives a bad idea.

Players also confuse manual Tag Switch with combo tag routes. Manual switching changes the active character and gives meter. Combo tagging is used to keep damage going after a confirmed hit. Both are team mechanics, but they solve different problems.

Mistake	Better Play
Pressing A1 Or A2 When Trying To Swap	Press A1 + A2 together for Tag Switch.
Using Tag Switch Under Pressure	Swap when there is space, cover, or a safe moment.
Ignoring The +1 Meter Bonus	Use Tag Switch as part of team rotation and meter building.
Mixing Up Assist And Combo Tag Uses	Use assists for support and combo tags for extending confirmed hits.

Once the tag inputs are clear, the rest of Invincible VS makes much more sense. A1 and A2 are not random letters on the command list. They are the 2 partner buttons, and most of the team system is built around how those buttons are pressed.

Final Blurb

To swap characters in Invincible VS, press A1 + A2 together for Tag Switch. A1 and A2 mean Assist 1 and Assist 2, which are the 2 teammate buttons. On PlayStation, they are usually L1 and L2, so the swap input is likely L1 + L2.

The main thing is learning the difference between assist calls, Tag Switch, and combo tags. A1 or A2 calls support, A1 + A2 swaps the active character and gives +1 meter, and combo tags help extend damage after a hit. Once that clicks, the team system stops feeling like button soup and starts feeling like the reason Invincible VS works as a 3v3 fighter.

After the tag controls feel natural, the Invincible VS stage unlock guide covers another early progression path worth clearing while practicing the team system.

Featured