What are Fatal Blows in Mortal Kombat 1?

Mortal Kombat 1 has its own version of Fatal Blows, a flashy cinematic combo that includes certain mechanics of the X-Rays movements. Here’s what you need to know about Fatal Blows in Mortal Kombat 1.

Mortal Kombat 1 has introduced many new mechanics to the classic franchise, including Kameo Fighters and the Invasions mode. This edition also included something called Fatal Blows, a special combo that showcases gory attack sequences performed along with Kameo Fighters.

Fatal Blows are presented as the newest form of a Mortal Kombat 11 combo, which reintroduced the X-Ray moves for the blows that deal the most damage. These sequences also play out depending on which Kameo Fighter you choose to team up with, which has resulted in a whole new move list for every character.

Here’s everything you need to know about Mortal Kombat 1’s Fatal Blows.

What is a Fatal Blow in Mortal Kombat 1?

Fatal Blows are Special Moves that combine the abilities of Kameo fighters with your main Kombatant to deal a short sequence of attacks that zoom in on strikes that deal the most damage.

This ability can be used once the player’s health is reduced to 30% or less, and can only be performed once after striking the opponent successfully. If Fatal Blows are blocked, players will have to wait until it becomes ready again.

List of all Fatal Blows in Mortal Kombat 1

Here’s a list of all Fatal Blows in Mortal Kombat 1:

Character	Fatal Blow	Block Type
Ashrah	Pinned Down	Overhead
Baraka	Shishkabob	Mid
General Shao	War God	Overhead
Geras	Colliding Worlds	Overhead
Havik	Disarmed and Dangerous	Mid
Johnny Cage	That’s All Folks	Mid
Kenshi	Two Heavens Assault	Mid
Kitana	Stepping Up	Mid
Kung Lao	Practiced and Perfected	Overhead
Liu Kang	Mark Of The Creator	Overhead
Li Mei	The Lion’s Feast	Overhead
Mileena	Serving Tarkat	Mid
Nitara	Terror from Above	Overhead
Nitara	(Air) Terror from Above	Overhead
Raiden	Raijin’ Raidens	Mid
Rain	Water God’s Judgement	Mid
Reiko	The Soldier’s Spearit	Throw
Reptile	The Beast Unleashed	Mid
Scorpion	Spear and Seared	Mid
Shang Tsung	Bad Medicine	Mid
Sindel	Snatched	Mid
Smoke	Mistborn Killer	Mid
Sub-Zero	Chill Out	Mid
Tanya	100 Hands	Mid

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