Wondering how to fight in Mortal Kombat 11 ? The skilful news is the nuts take gone mostly unchanged between Mortal Kombat X to Mortal Kombat 11, and then if y'all're familiar with the franchise it's an easy transition. If non, nosotros're offering some tips for how to get started.

The basic attacks, specials and combos are the same only some new features brand fighting in MK11 more strategic. Unlike MKX, the attack and defense gauges are split into 2 gauges in MK11, and the game also adds Krushing and Fatal Blows. Both features give players more opportunities to make a comeback during matches.

There's a lot you lot can acquire well-nigh fighting in Mortal Kombat eleven and NetherRealm has put an all-encompassing tutorial that teaches the ins and outs of what you can practise.

Only if you're short on time and want to dive into some fights, here's a rundown of the basics and most of import aspects of fighting on MK11.

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Nuts

The fundamentals of fighting in MK11 are similar to MKX.

Players move using the D-pad or left analog. Dashing is simple, tap back or forwards twice, and is a dandy way to distance yourself from the opponent or to close a gap.

Here are the attack inputs for PS4 and Xbox One:

Front Punch - Square/X

Back Punch - Triangle/Y

Front Kick - X/A

Back Kick - Circle/B

You can cord these inputs together to start a combo or special motility. Refer to the characters motion listing (in the game menu) on how to perform them.

Players can also apply an input while crouching or jumping to perform new attacks and get around blocks. (We'll get into blocking a bit afterwards.) Borer upward instead of holding up volition cause a hop. This can be used to avoid low attacks or to attack quicker while in the air.

Certain attacks can stun, which puts enemies in a state where they cannot defend themselves. Special moves like Scorpion's spear or Sub-Zero's Freeze specials make opponents vulnerable to attack.

Sure specials and attacks also send enemies into the air, which leaves them vulnerable to combos every bit well. This is chosen a juggle.

BLOCKING AND THROWS

Blocking is done past belongings R2. Mid attacks are the most basic, and tin be blocked while standing or ducking. Low attacks can only be blocked while ducking.

High attacks can be blocked when standing or ducking. They can besides be evaded entirely by ducking without blocking. Overhead attacks tin can only be blocked when standing.

Fighting in MK11 is all well-nigh prediction. Being able to conceptualize the direction of attacks comes with practice, merely offers huge benefits and is key to setting upwards combos and counters.

To get effectually your opponent's blocks, hit them with a low attack while they stand or an overhead assault while they duck.

Throws suspension blocks and can exist used with the L1 button or Square/X and Ten/A. Y'all can agree back while throwing an opponent to toss them in the opposite direction. This is neat for getting opponents in the corner.

Throw escapes can be performed past pressing Foursquare/X or X/A immediately later on you take been grabbed.

ENVIRONMENTS

Every stage has different interactions in the environment that can be used. They vary from platforms you can jump off of to get out of a corner, or weapons you can take hold of to attack the opponent. To interact with these items, simply press R1 when virtually one. However, half of your Defensive Gauge will be used. It volition refill over time and then use it when necessary.

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FATAL BLOWS

When your health is below 30 percent y'all can perform a powerful assault chosen the Fatal Blow. It tin only exist performed in one case per match so use it wisely.

If a fatal blow is blocked or misses, you lot will take to wait some time to try it again.

Fatal Blows deal a lot of impairment and so it'south perfect for grabbing victory from the jaws of defeat.

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Some specials can be amplified. NetherRealm

AMPLIFY

Certain special moves tin can be amplified to give them more power or change their properties. By pressing R1 at a specific time when performing a special motility - unremarkably right after it lands - the attack will be amplified.

Some amplified special moves add more projectiles, others add another set on to a combo cord to deal more impairment. Be certain to practice the timing of amplified specials to see what they do and to learn the best means to utilise each private attack.

Amplified special moves cost half of your Offensive Gauge but similar the Defensive Guess it will refill over time.

Defence

The Defensive Meter allows players to perform moves that can help them escape in a pinch.

When you're being juggled by your opponent press Down and R2 to perform a Juggle Escape while in the air to become out of it before they can finish their combo. This depletes your entire Defense Gauge.

When y'all're knocked downwardly, hit L2 and back or forward just as yous're nigh to get up from the ground to Roll Escape. This is great to get out of the corner or to put some distance betwixt you and your opponent. This also uses half of the Defense Estimate.

Mortal Kombat xi is available at present for PS4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.