Mortal Kombat/Moves

Controls and basic moves

Controls	Input	Notes
High punch		Allows a continuous series of attacks.
Low punch		Allows a continuous series of attacks.
High kick		Similar range to punch, but higher damage.
Low kick		Longer range than high kick.
Block		Defends against most attacks (excluding point-blank attacks)

Basic moves	Input	Notes
Low block	+	Defends against most attacks, including ground sweeps.
Roundhouse kick		Knocks enemy back slightly
Sweep kick		Knocks enemy down
Uppercut		Launches enemy into the air. Inflicts significant damage.
Jump attack	+ or	An air attack, when either going up or down.

Quick reference table

One of the requirements to fight Reptile is not to use the "block" button. Therefore, characters that don't need it for any technique are more likely to meet Reptile.

Kombatant	Body attack	Shot	Other	Fatality	Reptile?
Liu Kang			-	(close to half screen)	Yes
J. Cage			+		No
Kano	(hold to delay)	Hold	-	(close)	No
Sonya B.	+++ (close)			(anywhere)	No
Sub-Zero	+++		-	(close)	No
Raiden				(close)	Yes
Scorpion			-	(sweep distance)	Yes

Characters details

Johnny Cage

Name		Input
Green Bolt
Shadow Kick
Ball Breaker		+
Deadly Uppercut		(Close)

Kano

Name		Input
Cannonball		(Hold to delay)
Knife Throw	Hold
Heart Rip		(Close)

Liu Kang

Name		Input
Fireball
Flying Kick
Butterfly Flip		(Close to Half Screen)

Raiden

Name		Input
Teleport
Lightning Bolt
Flying Thunderbolt
Electrocution		(Close)

Scorpion

Name		Input
Spear
Teleport Punch
Inferno		(Sweep)

Sonya Blade

Name		Input
Sonic Rings
Square Wave Punch
Leg Grab	+	++
Kiss of Death		(Anywhere)

Sub-Zero

Name		Input
Freeze
Slide	+	++
Spine Rip		(Close)