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Mortal Kombat 1 Move & Ability Guide

Kenshi moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Playable Mortal Kombat 1 fighter.

23 ability entries6 Special Moves1 Equippable Move4 Kombos1 Aerial Kombo1 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

6
Soul Charge
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 2

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†—
Force Push
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 4

A Kenshi special referenced in official Shujinko interaction notes.

Tip: Use Force Push as a spacing and control tool. Confirm current input and frame properties in the in-game Move List.
Verified through official WB April UpdateSource β†—
Demon Drop
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 2

A Kenshi special move whose Enhanced version has received blockstun and pushback changes.

Tip: Use it according to current spacing and pressure routes. The Enhanced version has been adjusted through balance patches.
Verified through official WB March UpdateSource β†—
Summon Ancestor
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 3

Kenshi's signature Ancestor-summoning special. Official updates have changed Ancestor duration, vulnerability, and interactions.

Tip: Use Summon Ancestor to create layered pressure and control. Because Ancestor behavior is frequently balance-sensitive, practice current timing and recharge behavior.
Verified through official WB March UpdateSource β†—
Teamwork
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 3

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†—
Sento Stance
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Down, 3

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†—

Equippable Moves

1
Soul Exit
equippable_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, 3

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

Tip: Use the current Move List for exact command and current properties because Soul Exit was introduced after launch.
Added in official WB March UpdateSource β†—

Kombos

4
Blind Fury
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 2, 2

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Spirit Blade
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
2, 1, 3

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Rising Karma
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 2, 2

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Sword Master
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 3, 2

Ground kombo string.

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

Aerial Kombos

1
Flying Blade
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 2, 3

Aerial kombo string.

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

Fatal Blow

1
Ancestral Vengeance
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
Blended
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward, Down, Down, 2

Fatality. Perform at close range.

Tip: Use the listed distance and input after FINISH HIM/HER appears.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Gyro-Nope
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, Back, 1

Fatality. Perform at mid distance.

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

Brutalities

7
Where You Going?
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

Press Down three times during the hit. Final hit: Deep Tissue.

Tip: The required final hit and hold/tap condition must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Out Of Sight
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

Must be in Sento Stance. Hold 1 during the hit. Final hit: Deep Tissue.

Tip: The required final hit and hold/tap condition must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Did You See That?
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 4 + Block

Must be in Sento Stance. Rapidly press a basic attack six times. Final hit: Ancestral Assist.

Tip: The required final hit and hold/tap condition must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
See Ya Later
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 4

Must be in Sento Stance. Hold Down during the hit. Final hit: Teamwork.

Tip: The required final hit and hold/tap condition must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Nothing To See Here
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 2

Hold Back during the hit. Final hit: Soul Charge.

Tip: The required final hit and hold/tap condition must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
On A Diet
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 4

Fully charge the move and hold Down during the hit. Final hit: Force Push.

Tip: The required final hit and hold/tap condition must be satisfied for the Brutality to trigger.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Where You Go?
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 4

Hold 1 during the hit. Final hit: Force Push.

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

Animality

1
Wolf It Down
animality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Down, Down, 1

Animality. Perform at mid distance.

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