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Mortal Kombat 1 Move & Ability Guide

Ghostface moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack 2 guest fighter.

36 ability entries13 Special Moves1 Special State9 Kombos2 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.

Special Moves

13
Knife Toss Fakeout
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
During delayed Knife Toss: Back, Back (retreat) or Forward, Forward (advance)

A Ghostface knife-based fakeout tool. Official updates fixed stun and temporary restriction issues involving the move.

Tip: Use it to vary projectile timing and bait defensive reactions rather than committing to a standard toss every time.
Command details & verification
Fakeout directions are performed during delayed Knife Toss.
Verified through official WB January UpdateSource β†—
Ghostface Killer Swap
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Hold Flip Stance / Throw

Character special move.

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

Character special move.

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

Character special move.

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

Character special move.

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

A Ghostface rushing special referenced in official Mortal Kombat 1 interaction fixes.

Tip: Use it as an advancing pressure and combo tool. Kameo follow-up interactions have received official corrections.
Verified through official WB March UpdateSource β†—
Psychotic Dive
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Back Kick

A Ghostface attack referenced in official WB Kameo and ambush-attack interaction notes.

Tip: Use it within Ghostface's aggressive pressure routes and verify current follow-up windows in Practice Mode.
Verified through official WB March UpdateSource β†—
Horrorshow Act 1
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Front Punch (Black Dragon Enforcer)

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block input where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Black Dragon Smash
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Front Kick (Black Dragon Enforcer)

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block input where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Windmill Kick
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Back Kick (Black Dragon Enforcer)

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block input where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Knife Toss
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Front Punch (Black Dragon Assassin)

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block input where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Black Dragon Ball
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Front Kick (Black Dragon Assassin)

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block input where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Nightshade
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Back Kick (Black Dragon Assassin)

Character special move.

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

Special States

1
Alternate Killer
special_state
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Hold Flip Stance or Throw during a swappable move startup

Ghostface can swap into an Alternate Killer state. Official updates corrected timing and swap-back issues involving the killer timer.

Tip: Use the alternate-killer mechanic as part of Ghostface's stance and mix-up game while tracking its duration.
Command details & verification
Hold Flip Stance for Black Dragon Assassin or Throw for Black Dragon Enforcer during supported swap-enabled moves.
Verified through official WB January and April updatesSource β†—

Kombos

9
Surprise Sidney
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Punch, Back Punch

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
The Foot Sword
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Kick (Black Dragon Enforcer)

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a ground string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Rising Dragon Teeth
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + Back Punch, Front Punch, Front Punch (Black Dragon Assassin)

Ground kombo string.

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

Aerial Kombos

2
Leaping Slash
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Punch (Air)

Aerial kombo string.

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

Aerial kombo string.

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

Fatal Blow

1
Flick Of The Wrist
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
Slashing The Fourth Wall
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Down, 3

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†—
Planning The Sequel
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Back, 2

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
Feelin' A Little Woozy
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

Must be Black Dragon Assassin or Black Dragon Enforcer. Hold Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Liver Alone!

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†—
A Bit Mad
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 4 + Block

Rapidly press any basic attack button six times during the hit. Final hit must come from Enhanced Always Outnumbered.

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†—
Every Time!
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
4, 4, 4

Hold 2 during the hit. Final hit must come from Stab Trilogy.

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†—
Please Don't Kill Me
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, 3 + Block

Must be Black Dragon Assassin. Hold Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Enhanced Black Dragon Ball.

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†—
Deputy Dead
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, 3 + Block, 1

Must be Original Ghost Face Killer. Hold Up during the hit. Final hit must come from Enhanced Rushing Stab.

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†—
Let's Face It
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, 1

Must be Black Dragon Assassin. Hold Back during the hit. Final hit must come from Knife Toss. 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†—
Got A Surprise
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, Forward, 1

Must be Original Ghost Face Killer. Hold Forward during the hit. Final hit must come from Father Death.

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
Critically Endangered
animality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Down, 4

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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