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Mortal Kombat 1 Move & Ability Guide

Baraka moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Playable Mortal Kombat 1 fighter.

32 ability entries2 Basic Attacks7 Special Moves1 Equippable Move8 Kombos3 Aerial Kombos1 Fatal Blow2 Fatalities7 Brutalities1 Animality
Mortal Kombat inputs: Forward means toward the opponent; Back means away. Reverse horizontal directions when facing left. A comma or β†’ separates steps; + means press together. Use your assigned buttons if controls were remapped. 1 = Front Punch (PS Square / Xbox X / Switch Y); 2 = Back Punch (Triangle / Y / X); 3 = Front Kick (Cross / A / B); 4 = Back Kick (Circle / B / A). Kameo = R1 / RB / R; Block = R2 / RT / ZR; Throw = L1 / LB / L; Flip Stance = L2 / LT / ZL. During/Requires describes a prerequisite, not an extra direction. Finishers need the finishing prompt, distance and unlock conditions shown. Kameo copied moves depend on the opponent.

Basic Attacks

2
Heel Drop / Heel Smite
basic_attack
Controls: Universal MK notation β€” default PS / Xbox / Switch bindings
How it is used
Forward + 3; hold 3 for Heel Smite

Baraka's Heel Drop can be held to perform Heel Smite according to official Mortal Kombat 1 patch notes.

Tip: Enter the sequence in order; buttons joined by + are simultaneous. Mirror Forward/Back when facing left.
Command details & verification
Input checked against MKKomplete and current MKWarehouse/Kage move references on October 9, 2026. Command reference: https://icemantraveler.github.io/mkksg/mk12/default.htm
Verified through official WB March UpdateSource β†—
Tarkatan Plunder
basic_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + Back Punch

Directional or character-specific normal attack.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Special Moves

7
(Air) Death Spin
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Back Punch (Air)

Baraka's airborne Death Spin special, referenced in official Mortal Kombat 1 parry and auto-facing notes.

Tip: Use it as an airborne pressure or combo tool. Auto-facing behavior has changed through updates.
Verified through official WB July UpdateSource β†—
Desperate Tarkatan
special_move
Controls: Universal MK notation β€” default PS / Xbox / Switch bindings
How it is used
Down + Flip Stance

A newer Baraka move added in an official Mortal Kombat 1 update.

Requirements / unlock: Available at 30% health or less.

Tip: Enter the sequence in order; buttons joined by + are simultaneous. Mirror Forward/Back when facing left.
Command details & verification
Input checked against MKKomplete and current MKWarehouse/Kage move references on October 9, 2026. Command reference: https://icemantraveler.github.io/mkksg/mk12/default.htm
Added in official WB March UpdateSource β†—
Bleeding Blade
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Front Punch

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Stab Stab
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Front Punch

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Baraka Barrage
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Back Punch

A Baraka multi-hit attack whose third hit received increased hit advantage in an official update.

Tip: Use it as part of Baraka's close-range pressure and combo routes. Confirm current frame behavior in Practice Mode.
Verified through official WB July UpdateSource β†—
Death Spin
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Back Punch (Air)

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Chop Chop
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Front Kick

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Equippable Moves

1
Ground Sparks
equippable_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Front Punch

Equippable move.

Tip: This move must be available in the current character configuration before use.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Kombos

8
Lobotomizer
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Punch, Front Punch

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed inputs as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Deep Cuts
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + Front Punch, Back Punch

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed inputs as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Euthanizer
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Punch

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed inputs as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Two Step
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Kick, Back Kick

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed inputs as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Battle Cry
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + Front Kick, Front Punch

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed inputs as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Warrior's Fury
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + Front Kick, Back Punch

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed inputs as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Slaughter House
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick, Back Kick

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed inputs as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Shove Off
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + Back Kick, Back Kick

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed inputs as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Aerial Kombos

3
Spike
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Punch, Front Punch (Air)

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Hellish Heel
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Kick (Air)

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Star Kicker
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back Punch, Back Kick (Air)

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Fatal Blow

1
Shishkabob
fatal_blow
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Flip Stance + Block

Fatal Blow.

Tip: Available when the game's Fatal Blow conditions are met.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Fatalities

2
Split Decision
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Down, 1

Fatality. Perform at close range.

Tip: Use the listed distance and command during the FINISH HIM/HER window.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Four Piece Kombo
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward, Back, Down, 4

Fatality. Perform at close range.

Tip: Use the listed distance and command during the FINISH HIM/HER window.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Brutalities

7
Nom Nom
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

Press Down, Down, Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Quick Taste.

Tip: The listed final-hit and hold/tap conditions must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Chop Shop
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 3

Rapidly press any basic attack button during the hit. Final hit must come from Chop Chop.

Tip: The listed final-hit and hold/tap conditions must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Empty Inside
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 1

Press Up, Up, Up during the hit. Final hit must come from Stab Stab. Opponent must be airborne.

Tip: The listed final-hit and hold/tap conditions must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Old School
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
2, 1, 2

Hold Back during the hit. Final hit must come from Euthanizer.

Tip: The listed final-hit and hold/tap conditions must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Tis A Flesh Wound
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 3

Hold Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Heel Drop.

Tip: The listed final-hit and hold/tap conditions must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Ouchie!
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 1

Hold Back during the hit. Final hit must come from Bleeding Blade. Must be at jump distance.

Tip: The listed final-hit and hold/tap conditions must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Through And Through
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 3, 2

Hold Forward during the hit. Final hit must come from Warrior's Fury.

Tip: The listed final-hit and hold/tap conditions must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Animality

1
Tranquill Demise
animality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, Down, 2

Animality. Perform at mid distance.

Tip: Use the listed distance and command during the finisher window.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
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