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Mortal Kombat 1 Move & Ability Guide

Kitana moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Playable Mortal Kombat 1 fighter.

31 ability entries6 Special Moves1 Equippable Move10 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.

Special Moves

6
Fan Toss
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 1

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†—
Fan-Nado
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 1

Kitana's fan-based launcher/control special. Official updates have adjusted its combo scaling behavior.

Tip: Use Fan-Nado to control space and create combo opportunities. Exact scaling should be checked in the current game version.
Verified through official WB April UpdateSource β†—
Princess Pirouette
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, 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†—
Square Wave
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 2

Kitana's advancing airborne special move, referenced repeatedly in official Mortal Kombat 1 patch notes.

Tip: Use Square Wave for movement, combo routing, and airborne pressure. Because block and cancel behavior has changed through updates, verify current properties in Practice Mode.
Verified through official WB April and November updatesSource β†—
Fancy Flick
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 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†—
Wind Bomb
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, Forward, 4

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
Mileena's Roll
equippable_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, 4

Equippable move.

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

Kombos

10
Rising Up
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 1, 2

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Wind Damage
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 4

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Who Runs The World
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 1, 4

A Kitana kombo attack referenced in official Mortal Kombat 1 balance notes.

Tip: Use it as part of Kitana's grounded combo and pressure routes. Confirm current frame data in Practice Mode.
Verified through official WB July UpdateSource β†—
Twisted Edenian
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 1, 2

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
The Comeback
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
2, 4, 1, 2

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Heavy Is The Krown
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 2, 4

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Simple Kommand
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 3, 4, 3

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Head Over Heels
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
4, Forward + 3, 3, 4

Ground kombo string.

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

Aerial Kombos

3
Tail Spin
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 1, 2

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Fan Slam
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
2, 1

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Flipping Out
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
3, 4

Aerial kombo string.

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

Fatal Blow

1
Stepping Up
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
Royal Blender
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Down, 4

Fatality. Perform at far distance.

Tip: Use the listed distance and input after FINISH HIM/HER appears.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Last Kiss
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Down, Back, 4

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†—

Brutalities

7
Some Off The Top
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

Press Down three times during the hit. Final hit: Talk To The Fan.

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†—
Hit The Fan
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 1

Hold Back during the hit. Final hit: Fan Toss. Use from jump distance.

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'd You Go?
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 2

Hold Down during the hit. Final hit: Square Wave. Opponent must be airborne.

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†—
Easy Peasy
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 1, 2

Hold 1 during the hit. Final hit: Rising Up.

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†—
Kiss It
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 1, 2

Hold Down during the hit. Final hit: Twisted Edenian.

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†—
Cyclone Vortex
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, Forward, 4

Hold 1 during the hit. Final hit: Wind Bomb.

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†—
Butt Head
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 3, 4

Hold Forward during the hit. Final hit: Booty Bump.

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
Royal Nectar
animality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Down, Forward, Down

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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