The most powerful attack in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is the Alliance Extreme Attack. This 'How to Use Alliance Exteme Attacks' will tell you everyting you need to know about them.
As you deal and take damage during the game a yellow guage will build around your character's portrait at the bottom left of the screen. When this guage is full you will be able to execute an Alliance Extreme Attack by pressing L+R. If any other characters have their gauge full you will be able to press L+R up to three more times to add their attacks which will result in one big devastating combo.
When you use an Alliance Extreme Attack will depend on the situation you are in. Whether using it solo to get yourself out of trouble or saving it for a tough spot you anticipate coming up you need to ensure you don't waste the opportunity when you do use them.
Check out our How to Use Ability Attacks to find out how to unlock each character's four special skills and how to use them.
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