Mortal Kombat 2 FAQ

General Definitions and Moves

General Definitions

While reading through the moves, the + can be substituted by and, and the - can be substituted by then. For example, 'two forward - HIGH PUNCH' should be read as 'press the joystick twice towards the opponent then press HIGH PUNCH'. Another example, 'LOW PUNCH + BLOCK' should be read as 'press LOW PUNCH and BLOCK at the same time'. Button names are listed in all caps.

Quarter-Circle Towards

Rotate joystick from the down position to the forward position then press the button indicated. (actual movement is down - down to forward - BUTTON)

Quarter-Circle Away

Rotate joystick from the down position to the away position then press the button indicated. (actual movement is down - down to away - BUTTON)

Half-Circle Towards

Rotate joystick from the away/down position to the forward/down position then press the button indicated. (actual movement is away/down - away/down to forward/down - BUTTON)

Half-Circle Away

Rotate joystick from the forward/down position to the away/down position then press the button indicated. (actual movement is forward/down - forward/down to away/down - BUTTON)

hold then release

Press and hold the button while your character charges. When finished charging release the button. Other actions may be performed while charging, which is a good way of keeping the move a surprise. You can also charge a move before a round begins. If you are hit by the opponent the charge will still remain intact. With the exception of Mileena, you must be standing on the ground in order for a charged move to work.

(hold BLOCK)

Block is only used in a move or fatality to stabilize your fighter, to keep them from jumping or walking. It is a good idea to release BLOCK before pressing the required button. You do not need to use BLOCK if you can be at the right distance for a fatality.

down - up

The teleport can also be down by flicking the joystick down, making the joystick spring up and down. This is applicable to Raiden and Kung Lao.

Pit/Spikes

This is the fatality where you knock the victim into the pit or onto the spikes, either on The Pit II or Kombat Tomb stages.

Babality/Friendship

Babalities are moves where instead of finishing your opponent you can turn them into a baby. Friendships are similar, only you make friends with your opponent. In order to do a babality or friendship, you can not use either punch button on the winning round.

General Moves

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