Move List/Bios - Sega Genesis (Universal)
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Last updated: 10/24/25
Key:
U = Up/Jump
D = Down/Crouch
F = Forward/Toward
B = Back/Away
| Universal: HP = High Punch LP = Low Punch HK = High Kick LK = Low Kick BL = Block |
Genesis 6 Pad: HP = X LP = A HK = Z LK = C BL = B/Y |
Genesis 3 Pad: HP = (Back+A) LP = A HK = C LK = B BL = START |
Close Quarters:
Throw: LP (Close)
Head-Blow: HP (Close) [(F+LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Knee: LK/HK (Close)
Crouched Moves:
Crouched Block: (D+BL)
Uppercut: (D+LP/HP) [(D+LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Crouched Low Kick: (D+LK)
Crouched High Kick: (D+HK)
Spin Moves:
Foot Sweep: (B+LK)
Roundhouse Kick: (B+HK)
Aerial Moves:
Flying Punch: (U/UF/UB+LP/HP)
Flying Kick: (U/UF/UB+LK/HK)
Babalities & Friendships: You must not press LP/HP in the final round.
Stage Fatalities available: Dead Pool, Kombat Tomb, Pit II.
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 BL to input most finishers.
(Hold BL) in italics for Fatality inputs means BL is optional. You do not need to hold BL to make the Fatality work, although it may be easier if you do.
For some characters, such as Scorpion, Holding BL during a Fatality might be required.
* = Difference between Arcade/Most Home Console Ports and Genesis Version of Mortal Kombat II
BarakaBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Blade Swipe: (B+HP) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Blade Spark: D, B, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Blade Fury: B, B, B, LP
*Double Kick: (F+HK), HK (Close, Quickly)
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Blade Decap: (Hold BL), B, B, B, B, (Release BL), HP (Close) [Use
LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Fatality 2 - Blade Lift: B, F, D, F, LP (Close)
Babality: F, F, F, HK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Present: (Hold BL), U, F, F, HK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): F, F, D, HK (Close)
JaxBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Energy Wave: F, D, B, HK
Gotcha Grab: F, F, LP (Tap LP Rapidly, For Extra Hits)
Multi-Slam: (Tap HP Rapidly, While throwing your opponent) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Ground Pound: (Hold LK 3 sec.), (Release LK)
Backbreaker: BL (In Air, Close)
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Arm Rip: BL, BL, BL, BL, LP (Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Head Smash: (Hold LP), F, F, F, (Release LP) (Close) [Use HK if using 3 Button Controller]
Babality: (Hold BL), D, U, D, U, LK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Paper Dolls: (Hold BL), D, D, U, U, LK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): (Hold BL), U, U, D, LK (Close)
Johnny CageBio:
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.
Special Moves:
High Green Orb: F, D, B, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Low Green Orb: B, D, F, LP
Shadow Kick: B, F, LK
Split Punch: (LP+BL) (Close) [Use (LK+HK) if using 3 Button Controller]
Shadow Uppercut: B, D, B, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Decap Uppercut: F, F, D, U (Close)
Fatality 2 - Torso Rip: D, D, F, F, LP (Close) [Use D, D, F, F+LP
if using 3 Button Controller]
Babality: B, B, B, HK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Autograph: D, D, D, D, HK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): D, D, D, HK (Close)
KitanaBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Fan Swipe: (B+HP) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Fan Throw: F, F, (LP+HP) (Also in Air) [Use F, F, LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Fan Lift: B, B, B, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Square Wave Punch: F, D, B, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Kiss of Death: (Hold LK), F, F, D, F, (Release LK) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Fan Decap: BL, BL, BL, HK (Close)
Babality: D, D, D, LK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Cake: (Hold BL), D, D, D, (U+LK) (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): F, D, F, HK (Close)
Kung LaoBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Hat Throw: B, F, LP (U/D to control)
Teleport: D, U (Quickly) (HP/HK after to attack) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Dive Kick: (D+HK) (In Air)
Whirlwind Spin: (Hold BL), U, U, (Release BL), LK (Tap LK Rapidly to keep spinning)
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Hat Decap: (Hold LP), B, F, (Release LP) (Don't hit D/U - Should Decap Every Time) (Full Screen) [Doesn't work with
3 Button Controller]
Fatality 2 - Body Slice: F, F, F, LK (Sweep)
Babality: B, B, F, F, HK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Magic Trick: B, B, B, D, HK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): F, F, F, HP (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Liu KangBio:
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.
Special Moves:
High Fireball: F, F, HP (Also in Air) [Use F, F+LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Low Fireball: F, F, LP
Flying Kick: F, F, HK
Bicycle Kick: (Hold LK 4 sec.), (Release LK)
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Butterfly Kick - Deadly Uppercut: (Hold BL), then make a 360° turn (F, U, B, D, F) (Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Dragon's Bite: D, F, B, B, HK (Close)
Babality: D, D, F, B, LK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Disco Ball: F, B, B, B, LK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): B, F, F, LK (Close)
MileenaBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Sai Throw: (Hold HP 2 sec.), (Release HP) (Also in Air) [Use LK if using 3 Button Controller]
Teleport Kick: F, F, LK [Use HK if using 3 Button Controller]
Ground Roll: B, B, D, HK
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Sai Stabs: F, B, F, LP (Close) [Use F, B, F+LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Fatality 2 - Man-Eater: (Hold HK 3 sec.), (Release HK) (Close)
Babality: D, D, D, HK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Flower: (Hold BL), D, D, D, (U+HK) (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): F, D, F, LK (Close)
RaidenBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Lightning Bolt: D, F, LP
Torpedo: B, B, F (Also in Air)
Teleport: D, U (Quickly)
Electric Grab: (Hold HP 3 sec.), (Release HP) (Close) (Doesn't work against CPU) [Use HK if using 3 Button Controller]
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Electrocution: (Hold LK 3 sec.), (Release LK),
(Tap LK+BL Rapidly) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Explosive Uppercut: (Hold HP 10 sec.), (Release HP) (Close) [Use HK if using 3 Button Controller]
(Start charging before the words "Finish Him/Her" appears)
Babality: (Hold BL), D, D, (U+HK) (Anywhere)
Friendship - Kidd Thunder: D, B, F, HK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): (Hold BL), U, U, U, HP (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
ReptileBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Acid Spit: F, F, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Forceball: B, B, (LP+HP) [Use B, B, LP if using 3 Button Controller]
*Slide: (B+LK+HK)
Invisibility: (Hold BL), U, U, (D+HP) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Yummy!: B, B, D, LP (Half Screen)
Fatality 2 - Invisible Slice: (While Invisible) F, F, D, HK (Close)
Babality: D, B, B, LK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Buy a Reptile Doll: B, B, D, LK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): D, F, F, BL (Close)
ScorpionBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Spear: B, B, LP
Teleport Punch: D, B, HP (Also in Air) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Air Throw: BL (In Air, Close)
Leg Takedown: F, D, B, LK
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Spear Slice: (Hold HP), D, F, F, (Release HP) (Close) [Use HK if using 3 Button Controller]
Fatality 2 - Toasty!: (Hold BL), U, U, HP (Sweep)
Fatality 3 - Toasty!!: (Hold BL), D, D, U, U, HP (Anywhere)
Babality: D, B, B, HK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Buy a Scorpion Doll: B, B, D, HK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): D, F, F, BL (Close)
Shang TsungBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Single Flaming Skull: B, B, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Double Flaming Skulls: B, B, F, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Triple Flaming Skulls: B, B, F, F, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Morphs:
Baraka: D, D, LK
Jax: D, F, B, HK
Johnny Cage: B, B, D, LP
Kitana: BL, BL, BL
Kung Lao: B, D, B, HK
Liu Kang: B, F, F, BL
Mileena: (Hold HP 2 sec.), (Release HP) [Use LK if using 3 Button Controller]
Raiden: D, B, F, LK
Reptile: (Hold BL), U, D, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Scorpion: (Hold BL), U, U
Sub-Zero: F, D, F, HP [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Inner-Ear Explosion: (Hold HK 2 sec.), (Release HK) (Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Soul Steal: (Hold BL), U, D, (U+LK) (Close)
Fatality 3 - Kintaro Morph: (Hold LP 30 sec.), (Release LP) (Sweep) [Use LK if using 3 Button Controller]
*Alternate Kintaro Morph Input: Defeat your opponent with a Roundhouse Kick, (Hold HK) from Roundhouse, move to Sweep Distance, Release HK - 6 Button only)
Babality: B, F, D, HK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Rainbow: B, B, D, F, HK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): (Hold BL), D, D, U, (Release BL), D (Close)
[Shang can't do his Stage Fatality on the Kombat Tomb on the Arcade versions of MKII.]
Sub-ZeroBio:
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.
Special Moves:
Freeze: D, F, LP
*Slide: (B+LK+HK)
Ground Freeze: D, B, LK
Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Ice Shatter:
Part 1 - Deep Freeze: F, F, D, HK (Sweep)
Part 2 - Finishing Uppercut: F, D, F, F, HP (Close) [Use F, D, F,
F+LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Fatality 2 - Ice Grenade: (Hold LP), B, B, D, F, (Release LP) (Full Screen) [Use LK if using 3 Button Controller]
Fatality 3 - Grenade Shatter:
Part 1 - Deep Freeze: F, F, D, HK (Sweep)
Part 2 - Ice Grenade: (Hold LP), B, B, D, F (Full Screen) [Use LK if using 3 Button Controller]
Babality: D, B, B, HK (Anywhere)
Friendship - Buy a Sub-Zero Doll: B, B, D, HK (Anywhere)
Stage Fatality (Dead Pool): (Hold LP+LK), (D+HP) (Close) [Use LP if using 3 Button Controller]
Stage Fatality (Kombat Tomb/Pit II): D, F, F, BL (Close)
Jade (Hidden)Special Moves: (Copied from Kitana)
Fan Swipe
Fan Throw (Also in Air)
Fan Lift
Square Wave Punch
(Jade is invulnerable to most projectiles)
Jade's Clues:
"I Am Called Jade"
"Before The ?"
"Ermac Who?"
"I Will Meet You In Goro's Lair"
"Chun Who?"
"I Am One Of Three"
"Restrict Yourself"
"Alone Is How You Will Find Me"
"One Day We Will Fight!"
"Bring On Kano And Sonya!"
Fight Jade:
Fight your way up the tournament until you reach the fighter just under the question mark.
Defeat the opponent only using LK.
You will go to Goro's Lair to fight Jade.
Noob Saibot
(Hidden)Special Moves: (Copied from Scorpion)
Spear
Teleport Punch
Air Throw
Leg Takedown
Noob Saibot's Clues:
"Who Is Smoke?"
"Where Is Sonya?"
"Who Is Jade?"
"Where Is Kano?"
"Friendship?"
"Where Is Goro?"
"Babality?"
"Ceamr Odse Nto Exits (Ermac Does Not Exist)"
"Emro Batmok Ot Meok (More Kombat To Kome)"
"Sruep Ghih Miptac (Super High Impact)"
"Three Rae On Stniiiaamel (There Are No Animalities)"
Fight Noob Saibot:
*Get 25 wins in a row to travel to Goro's Lair and fight against Noob Saibot.
Smoke (Hidden)Special Moves: (Copied from Scorpion)
Spear
Teleport Punch
Air Throw
Leg Takedown
Smoke's Clues:
"I am called Smoke"
"Toasty"
"You can Start finding me"
"Ermac who?"
"You can not defeat me"
"I am one of three"
"Portal"
"I will meet you in Goro's lair"
"Mortal Kombat One"
"Prove yourself"
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.
Play as Smoke:
To play as Smoke, you must have a Game Genie.
Attach Mortal Kombat 2 to the Game Genie and enter the password: B4MT-BE76.
Start the game, then switch to Controller two.
Choose your character, and when you go into battle you will be Smoke.
Kintaro (Sub-Boss)Bio:
With Goro missing, Kintaro steps up to take his place as supreme ruler of Shao Kahn's armies in the second Mortal Kombat tournament. Stronger and more agile than his predecessor, he is enraged by Goro's defeat. Kintaro vows to take revenge on the Earth
warriors responsible.
Special Moves:
Fireball Spit (1 to 4!!!)
Power Uppercut
Grab and Pound
Four-Handed Slam
Teleport Stomp
Shokan Roar
Fight Kintaro:
Option 1:
Defeat all kombatants in the tournament until you reach Kintaro.
Option 2:
Use the Debug Code and choose Battleplan #14.
Shao Kahn (Boss)Bio:
The supreme ruler of the Outworld, Shao Kahn, governs the Astral Planes of Shokan and all surrounding kingdoms. Five hundred years ago, he banished the shape-shifter Shang Tsung into the Mother Realm (Earth) to pay for his crimes. Shang Tsung was to unbalance
the furies and create a weakness in Earth's dimensional gates. This weakness in the gates would allow Kahn and his minions to forever walk the Earth and plague its inhabitants to a dark and chaotic existence. Only then would Shang Tsung be cleared of his
offense and the curse be lifted.
Special Moves:
Spear Toss
Shoulder Charge
Ridicule/Taunt
Humiliate/Laugh
Shao Kahn's Taunts:
"You will never win"
"That Was Pathetic"
"I Win"
"Feel The Power of Shao Kahn"
"Don't Make Me Laugh"
"You're Still Trying To Win?"
"Outstanding!"
"Excellent!"
"You Suck!"
"Prepare to Die!"
"You are Nothing!"
"I Rule This World!"
"You Will Die, Mortal!"
(Evil Laugh)
Fight Shao Kahn:
Option 1:
Defeat all kombatants in the tournament (including Kintaro) to take on Shao Kahn himself.
Option 2:
Use the Debug Code and choose Battleplan #15.