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Ver. 2.8.50

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Last updated: 05/31/26

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It's recommended that your controls match the default setting.

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Key:
= Up/Jump
= Down/Crouch
= Forward/Toward
= Back/Away

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= Repeatedly tap a button for brief period of time
= Hold a button for a brief period of time
= Release a button after holding for a certain amount of time

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Universal: = High Punch = Low Punch = High Kick = Low Kick = Block

Xbox 360: = = = = =

Xbox: = = = = = ///

PS1/PS2/PS3: = = = = = /

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Super Nintendo: = = = = = /

Genesis 3 Pad: = () = = = =

Genesis 6 Pad: = = = = = /

Sega Saturn: = = = = = /

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Close Quarters:
Throw: (Close)
Head-Blow: (Close)
Knee: / (Close)

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Crouched Moves:
Crouched Block: ()
Crouched Punch: ()
Uppercut: ()
Crouched Low Kick: ()
Crouched High Kick: ()

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Spin Moves:
Foot Sweep: ()
Roundhouse Kick: ()

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Aerial Moves:
Flying Punch: (///)
Flying Kick: (///)

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Babalities & Friendships: You must not press / in the final round.
Stage Fatalities available: Dead Pool, Kombat Tomb, Pit II, The Pit.

Finisher Distances Explained:
Close: Right next to your opponent.
Sweep: A couple of steps away (close enough to land a sweep).
Half Screen: About one jump distance away from your opponent.
Full Screen: As far apart as possible (opponent at the other side of the screen).
Anywhere: Distance doesn't matter, can be any range (outside sweep or further works best).

Note: You can hold to input most finishers.

For some characters, such as Scorpion, Holding during a Fatality might be required.

+ = Added character/move, etc to this version of MKII.
    Note: In CMOS, Extra Moves must be enabled for them to work.

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Selectable Characters:

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Baraka

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Bio:
He led the attack against Liu Kang's Shaolin temple. Baraka belongs to a nomadic race of mutants living in the Wastelands of the Outworld. His fighting skills gained the attention of Shao Kahn, who recruited him into his army.

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Special Moves:
Blade Swipe: ()
Blade Spark:
Blade Fury:
Double Kick: (Close, Quickly)
+ Blade Spin: ( Rapidly, For Extra Spins)

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Blade Decap: (Close)
Fatality 2 - Blade Lift: (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Present: ( ), (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Jax

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Bio:
His real name is Maj. Jackson Briggs, leader of a top U.S. Special Forces unit. After receiving a distress signal from Lt. Sonya Blade, Jax embarks on a rescue mission. One that leads him into a ghastly world where he believes that Sonya is still alive.

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Special Moves:
Energy Wave:
Gotcha Grab: ( Rapidly, For Extra Hits)
Multi-Slam: ( Rapidly, While throwing your opponent)
Ground Pound: ( 3 sec.), ( )
Backbreaker: (In Air, Close)

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Arm Rip: (Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Head Smash: ( ), ( ) (Close)
Babality: ( ), (Anywhere)
Friendship - Paper Dolls: ( ), (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): ( ), (Close)

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Johnny Cage

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Bio:
After Shang Tsung's tournament, the martial arts superstar disappears. He follows Liu Kang into the Outworld. There he will compete in a twisted tournament which holds the balance of Earth's existence - as well as a script for another blockbuster movie.

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Special Moves:
High Green Orb:
Low Green Orb:
Shadow Kick:
Split Punch: () (Close)
Shadow Uppercut:

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Decap Uppercut: (Close)
    + ( for Triple Decap)
Fatality 2 - Torso Rip: (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Autograph: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Kitana

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Bio:
Her beauty hides her true role as personal assassin for Shao Kahn. Seen talking to an Earthrealm warrior, her motives have come under suspicion by her twin sister, Mileena. But only Kitana knows her own true intentions.

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Special Moves:
Fan Swipe: ()
Fan Throw: () (Also in Air)
Fan Lift:
Square Wave Punch:

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Kiss of Death: ( ), ( ) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Fan Decap: (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Cake: ( ), () (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Kung Lao

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Bio:
A former Shaolin monk and member of the White Lotus Society, he is the last descendant of the Great Kung Lao who was defeated by Goro 500 years ago. Realizing the danger of the Outworld menace, he joins Liu Kang in entering Shao Kahn's contest.

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Special Moves:
Hat Throw: (/ to control)
Teleport: (Quickly) (/ after to attack)
Diving Kick: () (In Air)
Whirlwind Spin: ( ), ( ), ( Rapidly to keep spinning)

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Hat Decap: ( ), ( ) (/ to Aim at neck) (Full Screen)
Fatality 2 - Body Slice: (Sweep)
+ Fatality 3 - Hat Splitter: ( ), ( ) (/ to Aim at waist) (Full Screen)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Magic Trick: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Liu Kang

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Bio:
After winning the Shaolin Tournament from Shang Tsung's clutches, Liu Kang returns to his temples. He discovers his sacred home in ruins, his Shaolin brothers killed in a vicious battle with a horde of Outworld warriors. Now he travels into the dark realm to seek revenge.

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Special Moves:
High Fireball: (Also in Air)
Low Fireball:
Flying Kick:
Bicycle Kick: ( 4 sec.), ( )

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Butterfly Kick - Deadly Uppercut: ( ), then make a 360° turn ( ) (Sweep)
    + ( ) for Decap / ( ) for Stage Fatality
Fatality 2 - Dragon's Bite: (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Disco Ball: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Mileena

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Bio:
Serving as an assassin along with her twin sister Kitana, Mileena's dazzling appearance conceals her hideous intentions. At Shao Kahn's request, she is asked to watch for her twin's suspected dissension. She must put a stop to it at any cost.

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Special Moves:
Sai Throw: ( 2 sec.), ( ) (Also in Air)
Teleport Kick:
Ground Roll:

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Sai Stabs: (Close)
Fatality 2 - Man-Eater: ( 3 sec.), ( ) (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Flower: ( ), () (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Raiden

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Bio:
Watching events unfold from high above, the Thunder God realizes the grim intentions of Shao Kahn. After warning the remaining members of the Shaolin Tournament, Raiden soon disappears. He is believed to have ventured into the Outworld alone.

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Special Moves:
Lightning Bolt:
Torpedo: (Also in Air)
Teleport: (Quickly)
Electric Grab: ( 3 sec.), ( ) (Close)

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Electrocution: ( 3 sec.), ( ),
    ( Rapidly) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Explosive Uppercut: ( 10 sec.), ( ) (Close)
    ( ) until heads drop
    (Start charging before the words "Finish Him/Her" appears)
Babality: ( ), () (Anywhere)
Friendship - Kidd Thunder: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): ( ), (Close)

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Reptile

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Bio:
As Shang Tsung's personal protector, the elusive Reptile lurks in the shadows, stopping all those who would do his master harm. His human form is believed to disguise a horrid reptilian creature whose race was thought extinct millions of years ago.

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Special Moves:
Acid Spit:
Forceball: ()
Slide: ()
Invisibility: ( ), ()
+ Fast Forceball: ()

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Yummy!: (Half Screen)
Fatality 2 - Invisible Slice: (While Invisible) (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Buy a Reptile Doll: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Scorpion

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Bio:
The hell-spawned specter rises from the pits. After learning of Sub-Zero's return, he again stalks the ninja assassin - following him into the dark realm of the Outworld, where he continues his own unholy mission.

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Special Moves:
Spear:
Teleport Punch: (Also in Air)
Air Throw: (In Air, Close)
Leg Takedown:
+ Forward Teleport Punch: (Also in Air)

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Spear Slice: ( ), ( ) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Toasty!: ( ), (Sweep)
Fatality 3 - Toasty!!: ( ), (Anywhere)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Buy a Scorpion Doll: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Shang Tsung

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Bio:
After losing control of the Shaolin Tournament, Tsung promises his ruler Shao Kahn to shape events that will lure the Earth warriors to compete in his own contest. Convinced of this plan, Shao Kahn restores Tsung's youth and allows him to live.

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Special Moves:
Single Flaming Skull:
Double Flaming Skulls:
Triple Flaming Skulls:

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Morphs:
Baraka:
Jax:
Johnny Cage:
Kitana:
Kung Lao:
Liu Kang:
Mileena: ( 2 sec.), ( )
Raiden:
Reptile: ( ),
Scorpion: ( ),
Sub-Zero:

+ Jade:
+ Noob:
+ Smoke:

(Jade, Noob, and Smoke must be unlocked for Shang to Morph into them.)

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Inner-Ear Explosion: ( 2 sec.), ( ) (Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Soul Steal: ( ), () (Close)
Fatality 3 - Kintaro Morph: ( ) 30 sec., ( ) (Sweep)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Rainbow: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): ( ), ( ), (Close)

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Sub-Zero

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Bio:
Thought to have been killed in the Shaolin Tournament, Sub-Zero mysteriously returns. It is believed that he traveled into the Outworld to again attempt to assassinate Shang Tsung. To do so, he must fight his way through Shao Kahn's tournament.

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Special Moves:
Freeze: (+ Also in Air)
Slide: ()
Ground Freeze:

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Ice Shatter:
    Part 1 - Deep Freeze: (Sweep)
    Part 2 - Finishing Uppercut: (Close)
Fatality 2 - Ice Grenade: ( ), ( ) (Full Screen)
Fatality 3 - Grenade Shatter:
    Part 1 - Deep Freeze: (Sweep)
    Part 2 - Ice Grenade: ( ), (Full Screen)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Buy a Sub-Zero Doll: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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(Formerly) Hidden Characters:

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+ Jade

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Bio:
Jade, one of Shao Kahn's elite assassins, is ordered to spy on Kitana during the tournament. Raised in Outworld after being given as tribute, she carries out her duties in the shadows, though her growing bond with Kitana complicates her loyalty to the emperor.

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Special Moves:
Fan Throw: () (Also in Air)

(Jade is invulnerable to most projectiles)

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Kiss of Death: ( ), ( ) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Fan Decap: (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Cake: ( ), () (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Jade's Clues:
"A princess is the Key"
"I am one of four!"

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Fight Jade:
Fight your way up the tournament until you reach the fighter just under the question mark.
Defeat the opponent only using .
You will go to Goro's Lair to fight Jade.

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Unlock Jade:
* Set computer difficulty to very hard (best to get AI exploits to work from first matches).
* Improved AI is off.
* Beat the game without losing, including beating Jade. Losing a round is ok.
* To select Jade on the original character selection screen, ( START) and then select Kitana with another button.

* Note: you can unlock both Jade and Noob in one game if you can meet both conditions.

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+ Noob Saibot

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Bio:
Noob Saibot, a shadowy enigma, emerges only to challenge the strongest warriors. Likely a revenant, he serves Shao Kahn, though his true motives remain hidden. Loyal to Quan Chi, Noob is biding his time, with darker objectives brewing in the shadows.

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Special Moves:
Spear:
Slide: ()
Teleport:
Leg Takedown:

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Explosive Uppercut: (Close)
    ( ) until heads drop
Fatality 2 - Slice: ( ), ( ) (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Buy a Noob Saibot Doll: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Noob Saibot's Clues:
"Holding START is the Key"
"I am one of four!"
"If I can't beat you, I shall join you"
"It's cold in the shadows"
"Thanks to Abystus, I am free"
"Ytfif Ot Teg" (Fifty to Get)
"Zpaul2fresh8 was here"

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Fight Noob Saibot:
Get 50 wins in a row to travel to Goro's Lair and fight against Noob Saibot.

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Unlock Noob Saibot:
* Set computer difficulty to very hard (best to get AI exploits to work from first matches).
* Improved AI is off.
* Beat the game in under 12m 50sec.
* To select Noob Saibot on the original character selection screen, ( START) and then select Sub-Zero with another button.

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+ Smoke

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Bio:
Tomas Vrbada was recruited by the Lin Kuei for his ability to escape capture and transform into smoke. With no memory of his past, he considers Sub-Zero a brother. Dishonored by Sub-Zero's failure, Smoke is sent to kill both Sub-Zero and Shang Tsung if the mission fails.

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Special Moves:
Spear:
Teleport Punch: (Also in Air)
Air Throw: (In Air, Close)
Dash Throw:

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Smoke Death: (Anywhere)
Fatality 2 - Telekinetic Decap Uppercut: (Anywhere)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Buy a Smoke Doll: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Smoke's Clues:
"He is the Original"
"I am one of four!"

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Fight Smoke:
Play in a 1 or 2 player mode until you reach the Portal.
When you do, uppercut your opponent until you see Dan Forden and hear "Toasty."
Quickly press (START) while he is on the screen to go to Goro's Lair and fight Smoke.

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Unlock Smoke:
* Set the computer difficulty to very easy.
* Defeat the CPU with a double Flawless Victory and a Fatality on The Pit II stage when silhouettes fly over the moon. You will then face Hornbuckle. Try using Jade for the best chance.
* Defeat Hornbuckle to unlock Smoke.
* To select Smoke on the original character selection screen, ( START) and then select Reptile with another button.

* Note: I understand there is only a 1% chance to see the silhouettes over the moon. The best way to get the silhouettes, is to start a single-player game and die until you are on the pit stage. If there are no silhouettes, press start on player 2, let the timer run out without any player damaging the other, start a new game, and you will be on the pit again. Rinse and repeat.

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+ Hornbuckle (Hidden)

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Bio:
Hornbuckle, a holy man loyal to Onaga, wielded ancient incantations to overpower Blaze, the elemental guardian. With cunning and skill, he bound Blaze to protect the Great Dragon egg. As the kombatants gathered for Kahn's tournament, Hornbuckle awaited the moment Onaga's legacy would rise again.

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Special Moves:
High Fireball: (Also in Air)
Low Fireball:
Flying Kick:
Bicycle Kick: ( 4 sec.), ( )

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Butterfly Kick - Deadly Uppercut: ( ), then make a 360° turn ( ) (Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Dragon's Bite: (Close)
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship - Disco Ball: (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): ( ), () (Close)
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II/The Pit): (Close)

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Fight Hornbuckle:
* Defeat the CPU with a double Flawless Victory and a Fatality on The Pit II stage when silhouettes fly over the moon. You will then face Hornbuckle.

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Boss Characters:

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+ Kintaro (Sub-Boss/Unlockable)

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Bio:
Kintaro, a fierce Shokan warrior of the Tigrar lineage, steps up as Shao Kahn's supreme commander after Goro's defeat. Stronger and more agile than his predecessor, he vows revenge on Liu Kang and the Earth warriors, determined to prove the Shokan are the mightiest in Outworld.

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Special Moves:
Fireball:
Teleport Stomp:

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Oblivion Stomp: (Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Torso Punch: (Close)
Babality: ( ), (Anywhere)
Friendship: N/A
Stage Fatality: N/A

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Unlock Kintaro:
* You need to enable improved AI in the service menu.
* Smoke, Jade, and Noob must already be unlocked.
* Then beat survival with at least 600 points. Must do it twice to unlock both bosses.

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Play as Kintaro:
* Make sure vs cheats are enabled in the service menu.
* ( ) before the match starts. Works only in Kahn's Arena.

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+ Shao Kahn (Boss/Unlockable)

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Bio:
Shao Kahn, the ruthless Supreme Ruler of Outworld, seeks power through conquest. He banished Shang Tsung to Earthrealm to unbalance the dimensional gates for invasion. Obsessed with domination, Kahn will stop at nothing to conquer all realms and merge them with Outworld.

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Special Moves:
Spear Toss:
Grab & Punch: ( 3 sec.), ( ) (Close)
Shoulder Charge:
Upward Shoulder:

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Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Matter over Mind: (Close)
Fatality 2: N/A
Babality: (Anywhere)
Friendship: N/A
Stage Fatality: N/A

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Unlock Shao Kahn:
* You need to enable improved AI in the service menu.
* Smoke, Jade, and Noob must already be unlocked.
* Then beat survival with at least 600 points. Must do it twice to unlock both bosses.

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Play as Shao Kahn:
* Make sure vs cheats are enabled in the service menu.
* ( ) before the match starts. Works only in Kahn's Arena.

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Kombat Kodes:

Hold the following buttons down during the "Battle Screen" before each match begins to activate Kombat Kodes.

2 Player Game:

Faster Uppercuts:
P1:
P2:

Super Uppercuts:
P1: ()
P2: ()

Blocking Disabled:
P1:
P2:

Throwing Disabled:
P1:
P2:

Outworld Weather:
P1: ()
P2: ()

Going Back in Time (Pong):
P1: ()
P2: ()

La Luna Mode:
P1:
P2:

Dude Where's My Bar:
P1:
P2:

Round Timer Disabled:
P1: ()

Display Hit Boxes:
P1:
P2:

Tug of War Kombat:
P1: ()
P2: ()

Randper Kombat:
P1: ()
P2: ()

Explosive Kombat:
P1: ()
P2: ()

Kombat Kodes work in Klassic Kombat as well

2 vs 2 Mode:

Finishing Tags Allowed:
P1: ()
P2: ()

Bonus:

During ending before cast of characters:

Dizzy Disco Ball:
P1: ( )
P2: ( )

Babalities:
P1: ( )
P2: ( )

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Additional information on MKII+ Fatalities

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