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Mortal Kombat 1 Move & Ability Guide

Scorpion moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Playable Mortal Kombat 1 fighter.

36 ability entries3 Basic Attacks9 Special Moves1 Equippable Move5 Kombos7 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

3
Swipping Kunai
basic_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 2

Directional/basic attack.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Sweeping Scorpion Tail
basic_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 3

Directional/basic attack.

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

9
Rope Spin
special_move
How it is used
Input verification pending β€” no confirmed command is available for this entry.

A Scorpion special move that currently hits overhead according to WB Games' official May hotfix notes.

Cooldown / cost: Enhanced version currently costs 2 bars of Super Meter according to the cited hotfix.

Tip: Use it as an overhead threat within Scorpion's pressure. Practice the timing because official updates have changed its startup and block behavior.
Command details & verification
Official WB patch notes verify Rope Spin and Enhanced Rope Spin, but a reliable current universal input was not available in the checked public movelist sources. Do not display a guessed command.
Verified through official WB May HotfixSource β†—
(Air) Flame-Port
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Front Kick (Air)

An airborne Scorpion teleport-style special referenced in official Mortal Kombat 1 patch notes.

Tip: Use airborne teleport tools carefully because their value depends heavily on spacing, opponent reactions and current recovery data.
Verified through official WB June UpdateSource β†—
Spear
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†—
Blazing Charge
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 2

A Scorpion attack whose hit advantage was increased in an official Mortal Kombat 1 update.

Tip: Use it as part of Scorpion's advancing offense and combo pressure. Check current frame data in Practice Mode before treating any numerical value as permanent.
Verified through official WB September UpdateSource β†—
Kyo Snag
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 2 (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†—
Twisted Kyo
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 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†—
Close Kyo Snag
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 2 (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†—
Flame Port
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†—
Devouring Flame
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, 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
Backflip Kick
equippable_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 3

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

5
Hell's Hook
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†—
Deadly Assassin
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
2, 1, 4

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Aerial Kombos

7
Inner Flame
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 1, 1

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Get Over There
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†—
Flipping Out
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 1, 4

Aerial kombo string.

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

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Krushing Kunai
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 3

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Demonic Slam
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
2, 1+3

Aerial kombo string.

Tip: Perform the listed sequence while airborne.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Deadly Sting
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
2, 4

Aerial kombo string.

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

Fatal Blow

1
Spared And Seared
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
Eye-Palling Victory
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Back, Block

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†—
Killer Klones From Netherrealm
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Back, 2

Fatality. Current reference data lists this as usable from anywhere.

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

Brutalities

7
Choke On It
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

During the throw tap Forward, Down, Back, Up. Final hit: Fire Drop.

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†—
Any Way You Slice It
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 2

Press Down three times during the hit. Final hit: Blazing 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†—
Stop Ahead
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 1

Hold Back during the hit. Final hit: Spear. 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†—
Burn For Me!
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 4

Hold Up during the hit. Final hit: Devouring Flame.

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†—
Hot Head
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 3

Hold 1 during the hit. Final hit: Flame-Port.

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†—
Round And Round
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, 2

Hold 1 during the hit. Final hit: Twisted Kyo.

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†—
Light This Candle
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Up + 2, 1+3

Press Down three times. Final hit: Demonic Slam.

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
Does It Sting?
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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