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Mortal Kombat 1 Move & Ability Guide

Tanya moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Playable Mortal Kombat 1 fighter.

32 ability entries3 Basic Attacks8 Special Moves7 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.

Basic Attacks

3
Sidewinder
basic_attack
Controls: Universal MK notation β€” default PS / Xbox / Switch bindings
How it is used
Forward + 2

A Tanya attack whose startup was reduced in an official Mortal Kombat 1 hotfix.

Tip: Enter the sequence in order; buttons joined by + are simultaneous. Mirror Forward/Back when facing left.
Command details & verification
Input checked against MKKomplete and current MKWarehouse/Kage move references on October 9, 2026. Command reference: https://icemantraveler.github.io/mkksg/mk12/default.htm
Verified through official WB May HotfixSource β†—
Boomerpain
basic_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + Back Punch

Directional or character-specific normal attack.

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

Directional or character-specific normal attack.

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

Special Moves

8
Heavenly Hand
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Front Punch

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Seeking Guidance
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Front Kick

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Umgadi Dodge
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, Front Kick (while at 2 Guidances)

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Divine Protection
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Front Kick

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Deity Push
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Front Kick, Hold Front Kick + Back

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Umgadi Evade
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Front Kick, Hold Front Kick + Forward

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—
Drill Kick
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Back Kick

Tanya's Drill Kick special, referenced in official Mortal Kombat 1 parry and interaction notes.

Tip: Use it as an advancing attack and combo tool. Check current safety and punishability in Practice Mode.
Verified through official WB October UpdateSource β†—
Spinning Splits Kick
special_move
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Back Kick

Character special move.

Tip: Use the listed universal notation. Enhanced versions use the game's Enhance/Block command where supported.
Current movelist reference check β€” September 2026Source β†—

Kombos

7
Piety
kombo_attack
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Punch, Back Punch

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Ground kombo string.

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

Aerial Kombos

3
Praise The Sun God
aerial_kombo
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Front Punch, Back Punch, Back Kick (Air)

Aerial kombo string.

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

Aerial kombo string.

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

Aerial kombo string.

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

Fatal Blow

1
100 Hands
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
Helping Hands
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Down, 3

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†—
Show Of Hands
fatality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, Down, 2

Fatality. Perform at mid distance.

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

Brutalities

7
Rest In Pieces
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Grab / 1+3

Hold Up during the hit. Final hit must come from Descendant Blows.

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†—
Hot Head
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
3, 1+3

Press Down, Down, Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Brought Low.

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 Kase
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Forward, 1

Hold Forward during the hit. Final hit must come from Heavenly Hand. 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†—
Kore Sample
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back, Forward, 4

Hold Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Drill Kick. 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†—
Watch This!
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Forward + 2, 1, 1

Hold Forward during the hit. Final hit must come from Karma.

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†—
Need A Hand?
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Back + 2, 3

Hold Down during the hit. Final hit must come from Message From Above.

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†—
Royal Guard
brutality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
1, 2, 2

Hold Back during the hit. Final hit must come from Piety.

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
Kills R Us
animality
Controls: Universal notation
How it is used
Down, Back, Down, Back

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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