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Mortal Kombat 1 Move & Ability Guide

Noob Saibot moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns / Kombat Pack 2 fighter.

30 ability entries1 Basic Attack5 Special Moves11 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.

Basic Attacks

1
Shadowbringer
basic_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down + Back Punch

A Noob Saibot attack referenced in official Mortal Kombat 1 patch notes.

Tip: Use it as part of grounded pressure and confirm current visual and frame behavior in the in-game Move List.
Verified through official WB November UpdateSource β†—

Special Moves

5
Embrace Khaos
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward, Down, Back, Front Punch

Noob Saibot's powered state. Official balance updates increased its duration.

Tip: Use Embrace Khaos to access and extend Noob Saibot's enhanced pressure window while tracking its limited duration.
Verified through official WB December HotfixSource β†—
Shadow Sweep
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Back Kick

A Noob Saibot shadow-clone attack. Official updates adjusted its hit region so it can connect with opponents positioned between Noob and his clone.

Tip: Use it to cover space between Noob and the clone and to vary low-line pressure.
Verified through official WB December HotfixSource β†—
Shadow Dive
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Back Kick (Air)

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†—
Shadow Plunge
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Down, Back Kick (Air)

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†—
Tele-Slam
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Up

Noob Saibot's teleporting slam attack. Official updates corrected input priority between Tele-Slam and Enhanced Tele-Slam.

Tip: Use it as a teleport and punish tool, but confirm current neutral and block-button behavior in Practice Mode.
Verified through official WB November UpdateSource β†—

Kombos

11
Khaotik Haymaker
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, 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†—
Shadow Flashkick
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Punch, Front Punch, Back Kick

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Aerial Kombos

2
Wraith Kicks
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Punch, Front Kick, Back Kick (Air)

Aerial kombo string.

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

Aerial kombo string.

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

Fatal Blow

1
Khaotik Eclipse
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
Shadow Play
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward, Back, Down, 2

Fatality. Perform at far distance.

Tip: Use the listed distance and command during the FINISH HIM/HER window.
Current MK1 reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Evil Chiropracty
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Down, Forward + 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
Shadow Lord
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

Hold Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Sinister Silhouette or Sinister Strikes.

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†—
Badly Broken
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 3

Hold Up during the hit. Final hit must come from Shadow Tackle. 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†—
Where You Going?
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 2

Hold Forward during the hit. Final hit must come from Netherrealm Portal.

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†—
Satisfaction
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, 1

Hold 2 during the hit. Final hit must come from Exorcism.

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†—
Head Popper
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Up

Hold Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Tele-Slam.

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†—
Face Off
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 3 + Block

Hold Back during the hit. Final hit must come from Enhanced Shadow Tackle. 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 The Time?
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 2

Hold 1 during the hit. Final hit must come from Netherrealm Summons during Embrace Khaos.

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
See You Later...
animality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Down, Back, Down

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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