How to do a Fatal Blow in Mortal Kombat 1

❘ Updated: 2023-09-15T16:11:03

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You know a Fatal Blow is right around the corner as a Mortal Kombat 1 round draws to a close. Fatal Blows are game-changing, potentially round-ending sequences. If you’re new to MK or need a refresh on Fatal Blows, here’s a detailed guide to help you out.

During a Mortal Kombat 1 fight, Fatal Blows are one of many mechanics that you can utilize to your advantage. Kameo tag teams can do wonders for kombos and you can also keep throwing your opponent around like a ragdoll. Factor in Fatalities and Brutalities and there’s a great deal of depth in MK1.

To get to those endgame deciders tough, Fatal Blows are going to be a factor. They deal extraordinary numbers when it comes to damage, but they are also very risky and require serious strategy too.

Let’s delve into the wonders and happenings of Fatal Blows in the game.

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How to do Fatal Blows in MK1

A Fatal Blow will become available to players in Mortal Kombat 1 once their health bar drops to 30% or less. Once it’s active, pressing L2 + R2 on PlayStation, and the applicable inputs on other platforms, will trigger the Fatal Blow.

If you’re successful, your fighter will then go through a preset animation of devastating attacks that can puncture, break bones, gouge eyes, and so much more.

There are a few things to note though. Firstly, your opponent can either block it, avoid it or simply interrupt the act with a Fatal Blow of their own. If it is blocked or does miss, you’ll then have to endure a brief cooldown period before you can attempt it again, by which time the round could likely be already over.

A second detail to note is that you can only do it once per fight. So, if you use it to finish off your opponent in Round One, you will not be able to do it again in subsequent rounds – even if your health drops to the required amount again.

How much damage does a Fatal Blow do in MK1?

Every Fatal Blow attack will do 350 damage in Mortal Kombat 1 – this is not factoring in any additional attacks or kombos.

Understandably, this is over a third of your opponent’s health. So, it pays to use this strategically. Do you use it to guarantee yourself a win knowing it’ll finish off your foe? Do you use it to pull yourself back into a round? The choice is yours.