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Mortal Kombat 1 Move & Ability Guide

Mileena moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Playable Mortal Kombat 1 fighter.

28 ability entries1 Basic Attack6 Special Moves1 Special State1 Equippable Move7 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.

Basic Attacks

1
Cartwheel
basic_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 4

Directional/basic attack.

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

Special Moves

6
Straight Sai
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 1

Mileena's straight sai projectile. Official updates have adjusted its hit region and projectile interaction behavior.

Tip: Use it for ranged pressure and to control movement. Compare it with Low Sai depending on the opponent's position and current matchup.
Verified through official WB February UpdateSource β†—
Low Sai
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 3

Mileena's low sai projectile, referenced in official WB projectile-interaction notes.

Tip: Use Low Sai as a lower-angle zoning option and to vary projectile timing. Verify exact current advantage and recovery in Practice Mode.
Verified through official WB July UpdateSource β†—
Teleport Down
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 2

Mileena's teleporting attack, referenced in multiple official Mortal Kombat 1 updates.

Tip: Use it as a repositioning and surprise attack tool. Corner behavior and interaction details have been patched before, so verify current behavior in-game.
Verified through official WB June and November updatesSource β†—
Teleport Up
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†—
Roll
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, 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†—
Ball
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 4 (Air)

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
Krazed Tarkatan
special_state
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down + Flip Stance

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

Tip: Available when Mileena is at 30% health or less.
Added in official WB March UpdateSource β†—

Equippable Moves

1
Blade Spark
equippable_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, 1

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

7
Feral Gashes
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 2, 1+3

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Twin Fusion
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 2, 4, 3, 3

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

Tip: Enter the listed sequence as a string.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Can't Fight It
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 3, 4, 3

Ground kombo string.

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

Aerial Kombos

1
Mouthfull
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 2, 2

Aerial kombo string.

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

Fatal Blow

1
Serving Tarkat
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
Appetizer
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Back, 1

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†—
Killopractic Adjustment
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Back, 3

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
Did That Hurt?
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

Press Down three times during the hit. Final hit: Brainstorm.

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†—
Maybe Next Time
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
2, 1, 1+3

Hold Down during the hit. Final hit: Ballerenal Failure.

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†—
The Best Part
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 2 + Block

Rapidly press 1 or 2 six times. Final hit: Enhanced Teleport Down.

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†—
Early Lunch
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, 4 + Block

Hold 4 during the hit. Final hit: Enhanced Roll.

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†—
High Roller
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, 4

Hold Up during the hit. Final hit: Roll. 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†—
Up The Gut
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, 2

Hold Up during the hit. Final hit: Teleport 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†—
Head Case
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 3, 4, 3

Hold Back during the hit. Final hit: Can't Fight It.

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
Maneater
animality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward, Down, Down, 4

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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