In Disney Infinity, Special Abilities represent some of the characteristics that distinguish one character figure from another. Character figures may have one or more special abilities attributed to them. In Disney Infinity 2.0 and 3.0, some special abilities require spending skill points in the character figure's skill tree in order to unlock the special ability.
Extraordinary Strength[]
"Lift heavy objects and defeat enemies with ease as one of the galaxy's strongest characters."
- Character Figures with this ability can lift objects such as a Ranged Omnidroid. Approach the object and press (left face button) to pick it up. Characters without a Strength ability cannot lift objects the size of an Omnidroid. Note that some objects cannot be picked up (e.g. Mounts and Vehicles).
Flyer[]
"Take to the air and soar with ease through your various worlds."
- Hold (lower face button) to hover, hold (left trigger) while hovering for free flight.
Force Adept[]
"Use the Force to defeat your enemies and take control of the objects around you."
- Approach the object (e.g. Holocron Switch) and hold (left face button) to "Use The Force".
Heightened Senses[]
"With advanced sensory capabilities, you'll detect danger before it detects you. Reveals hidden items on the radar."
Marksman[]
"Hit targets with ease with all the focus and aim of a seasoned sharpshooter."
- Hold (left trigger) to aim.
Maximum Strength[]
"Crush your enemies and lift large objects with an unparalleled level of super strength."
- Characters with this ability can lift objects such as a Tank Omnidroid. Approach the object and press (left face button) to pick it up. Characters without a Strength ability cannot lift objects the size of an Omnidroid. Note that some objects cannot be picked up (e.g. Mounts and Vehicles).
Slinger[]
"Swing through your worlds and swiftly defeat enemies with your slinging capabilities."
- During a double or super jump, press and hold (lower face button) again to Swing.
Super Jumper[]
"Take the higher ground by leaping to great heights and exploring areas that are inaccessible to average jumpers."
- Press and hold (lower face button) to perform a super jump.
Tech Specialist[]
"Hack into Tech Terminals or wield tech-based weapons that are too advanced for other characters."
- To hack into a Tech Terminal:
- Step up to the Tech Terminal and tap (left face button).
- Rotate the (left stick) to adjust the display until a clear image forms.
- Press the indicated (face button) to hack or (right face button) to exit.
- Perform correctly three times to successfully hack the Tech Terminal.
- To hack into a Tech Terminal:
Wall Crawler[]
"Crawl up and down buildings and other walls with remarkable ease."
- Jump at a building or wall to begin crawling (even while falling).
- Press (lower face button) to Jump Down; this causes the character to let go and turn around 180°.
- Press (right face button) to Release; this causes the character to let go while still facing the wall.