Liu Kang
Shaolin monk and tournament champion who uses fire-based attacks.
How it plays
How does Mortal Kombat play?
Matches use a side-view arena with two fighters, each represented by a health bar. The objective is to win two rounds by depleting the opponent's health before time expires.
Players combine punches, kicks, crouching and jumping attacks with character-specific special moves. A single-player tournament progresses through the roster, while two-player competition supports direct matches. Victories lead toward battles with the hidden-style bosses Goro and Shang Tsung.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Mortal Kombat?
Learn the range and recovery of one reliable normal attack before adding special moves. Blocking is especially important against aggressive opponents; look for a punish after a missed jump-in or unsafe special move.
Save the strongest attacks for confirmed openings, and use jumping attacks sparingly. Against Goro, keep moving, avoid standing directly in front of him, and attack after his long recovery animations.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Johnny Cage
Confident film star known for his martial-arts techniques and projectile attack.
Sonya Blade
Special Forces officer pursuing Kano.
Scorpion
Masked revenant who attacks with a chained spear and fiery powers.
Sub-Zero
Cryomancer capable of freezing opponents.
Raiden
Thunder god and protector of Earthrealm.
Kano
Leader of the Black Dragon criminal organization.
Goro
Four-armed Shokan champion and major tournament boss.
Shang Tsung
Soul-stealing sorcerer and final boss who can transform into other fighters.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use blocking to interrupt the computer's offensive rhythm.
- 2
Practice each fighter's special moves before attempting the later tournament matches.
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