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Move List/Bios - Super Nintendo/Sega Genesis (Universal)
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Last updated: 04/07/26

Note: All commands are assuming your character is facing right.
If you are facing left, you must reverse the directional commands.
Backwards becoming Forwards and Vice Versa.

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

Key:

= Up/Jump

= Down/Crouch

= Forward/Toward

= Back/Away

Universal:

= High Punch

= Low Punch

= High Kick

= Low Kick

= Block

= Run

Super Nintendo:

Sega Genesis 3 Pad:

= (

)

= (

)

Sega Genesis 6 Pad:

Close Quarters:
Throw:

(Close)
Head-Blow:

(Close)
Knee:

(Close)

Crouched Moves:
Crouched Block: (

)
Crouched Punch: (

)
Uppercut: (

)
Crouched Low Kick: (

)
Crouched High Kick: (

)

Spin Moves:
Foot Sweep: (

)
Roundhouse Kick: (

)

Aerial Moves:
Flying Punch: (

)
Flying Kick: (

)

Babalities & Friendships: You must not press

in the final round.
Mercy: (

(

) (Outside Sweep) Must be executed at the end of the third round. (SNES ONLY)
Stage Fatalities available: The Subway, Bell Tower, Pit 3, Scorpion's Lair.

Finisher Distances Explained:
Close: Right next to your opponent.
Sweep: A couple of steps away (close enough to land a sweep).
Outside Sweep: Just beyond sweep range.
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 fatalities, as long as

is released before the last button in the Fatality sequence is pressed.

Selectable Characters:

Cyrax

Bio:
Cyrax is unit LK-4D4. The second of three prototype Cybernetic Ninjas built by the Lin Kuei. Like his counterparts, Cyrax's last programmed command is to find and terminate the rogue Ninja, Sub-Zero. Without a soul, Cyrax goes undetected by Shao Kahn and remains a possible threat against his occupation of Earth.

Special Moves:
Green Net:

Close Bomb Toss: (

Far Bomb Toss: (

Teleport:

Air Throw: (Opponent in air),

(Cyrax rushes in),

(Throws)

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Heli-Chopper: (

(Anywhere)
Fatality 2 - Self-Destruct: (

(Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - The Charleston:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Ermac

Bio:
An enigma to all who come into contact with him, Ermac's past remains shrouded in mystery. It's believed that he exists as a life force brought together by the souls of extinguished Outworld Warriors. Shao Kahn has managed to take possession of these souls, and use them to fight on the side of tyranny.

Special Moves:
Fireball:

Teleport Punch:

(Also in Air)
Telekinetic Slam:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Decap Uppercut:

(Close) [input does not work on SNES UMK3]
Fatality 2 - Telekinetic Massacre: (

(

(Sweep)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Jade

Bio:
When the renegade Princess Kitana makes her escape into the unknown regions of Earth, Jade is appointed by Shao Kahn to bring her back alive. Once a close friend of the Princess, she is faced with the choice of betraying her friend or disobeying her emperor.

Special Moves:
Razor-Rang:

Razor-Rang (Upwards):

Razor-Rang (Downwards):

Returning Razor-Rang:

Shadow Kick:

Projectile Shield:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Staff Shaker: (

(

(Close)
Fatality 2 - Staff Impale:

(Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Pogo Stick:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Jax

Bio:
After failing to convince his superiors of the coming Outworld menace, Jax begins to covertly prepare for future battle with Kahn's minions. He outfits both arms with indestructible bionic implants. This is a war Jax is prepared to win.

Special Moves:
Single Missile:

Double Missiles:

Gotcha Grab:

(Tap

Rapidly for more punches)
Quad Slam: (Tap

Rapidly, while throwing your opponent)
Ground Pound: (

3 sec.), (

)
Backbreaker:

(In Air, Close)
Dash Punch:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Slice 'em Up: (

(

) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Giant Boot:

(Half Screen-Full Screen)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Jump Rope:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Kabal

Bio:
As a Chosen Warrior, his identity is a mystery to all. It is believed that he is the survivor of an attack by Shao Kahn's extermination squads. As a result, he is viciously scarred and kept alive only by artificial respirators and a rage for ending Shao Kahn's conquest.

Special Moves:
Plasma Blast:

(Also in Air)
Nomad Dash:

Ground Saw:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Head Inflate:

(Sweep-Half Screen)
Fatality 2 - Heart Attack:

(Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Marshmallow:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Kano

Bio:
Kano is thought to have been killed in the first tournament. Instead, he's found alive in the Outworld, where he once again escapes capture by Sonya. Before the actual Outworld invasion, Kano convinces Shao Kahn to spare his soul. Kahn needs someone to teach his warriors how to use Earth's weapons. Kano is the man to do it.

Special Moves:
Knife Throw:

Cannonball: (

3 sec.), (

)
Knife Swipe:

Chokehold:

Air Throw:

(In Air, Close)
Upwards Cannonball:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Skeleton Rip: (

(

) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Eye Laser:

(Outside Sweep)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Bubblegum:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality: (

(Close)

Kitana

Bio:
Kitana is accused of treason by the High Courts of the Outworld after murdering her evil twin, Mileena. Shao Kahn appoints a group of warriors specifically to catch his daughter and bring her back alive. But Kitana must find a way to reach the newly crowned Queen Sindel first and warn her of their true past.

Special Moves:
Fan Throw:

(

) (Also in Air)
Fan Lift:

Square Wave Punch:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Kiss of Death:

(Close)
Fatality 2 - Fan Decap:

(Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Bubbles:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Kung Lao

Bio:
Kung Lao's plan to reform the White Lotus Society comes to a halt when Shao Kahn's invasion takes the Earth by storm. As a chosen warrior, Kung Lao must use his greatest fighting skills to bring down Shao Kahn's reign of terror.

Special Moves:
Hat Throw:

Teleport:

(

to attack after)
Dive Kick: (

) (In air)
Whirlwind Spin:

(

Rapidly to Keep Spinning)

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Hat Slice:

(Close-Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Spin Cycle:

(Anywhere)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Go Fetch:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Liu Kang

Bio:
After the Outworld invasion, Liu Kang finds himself the prime target of Kahn's extermination squads. He is the Shaolin Champion and has thwarted Kahn's schemes in the past. Of all the humans, Kang poses the greatest threat to Shao Kahn's rule.

Special Moves:
High Fireball:

(Also in Air)
Low Fireball:

Flying Kick:

Bicycle Kick: (

4 sec.), (

)

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Fire Chi:

(Anywhere)
Fatality 2 - Arcade Drop: (

(

), (

) (Anywhere)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Shadow Puppet:

(

) (Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Mileena

Bio:
Murdered by her twin sister Kitana, Mileena finds herself brought back to life by Shao Kahn himself. Her skills as a vicious fighter will be needed to defeat Earth's chosen warriors. Her ability to read the thoughts of her twin sister will enable Kahn to stay one step ahead.

Special Moves:
Sai Throw: (

2 sec.), (

) (Also in Air)
Teleport Kick:

Ground Roll:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Nail Spitter:

(Full Screen)
Fatality 2 - Man-Eater:

(Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Mirror:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Nightwolf

Bio:
Nightwolf works as a historian and preserver of his people's culture. When Kahn's Portal opens over North America, Nightwolf uses the magics of his Shamen to protect his tribe's sacred land. This area becomes a vital threat to Kahn's occupation of Earth.

Special Moves:
Spirit Arrow:

Tomahawk Swipe:

Shoulder Charge:

Projectile Reflector:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Spirit Light: (

(

(Close)
Fatality 2 - Lightning Summon:

(Half Screen)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Raiden Transformation:

(Half Screen-Full Screen)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Noob Saibot

Bio:
Noob Saibot emerges from the darkest region of reality - a region known as the Netherrealm. He belongs to a group called the Brothers of the Shadow, and worships an evil and mysterious fallen elder god. His mission is to spy on the events taking place in the battle between the realms and report back to his enigmatic leaders.

Special Moves:
Disabler Fireball:

(Temporarily Disables Block)
Teleport Slam:

(Follow up with an Uppercut for one massive attack)
Shadow Throw:

Finishers:
Babality:

(Anywhere) (SNES ONLY)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close) (SNES ONLY)

Rain

Bio:
Born in Kitana's former world of Edenia, Rain was smuggled away from the realm as a small child shortly after Shao Kahn's take-over. Thousands of years later he resurfaced. His allegiance belonging to Kahn, he chose to betray his homeland rather than suffer at the hands of Kahn's extermination squads.

Special Moves:
Control Orb:

(Move opponent with D-Pad)
Lightning Lift:

Super Roundhouse Kick: (

)

Finishers:
Babality:

(Anywhere) (SNES ONLY)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close) (SNES ONLY)

Reptile

Bio:
Always a reliable servant to Shao Kahn, Reptile is chosen to assist Jade in the capture of Kitana. In contrast to Jade's instructions, Reptile is ordered to stop the renegade Princess at all costs... even if it means her death.

Special Moves:
Acid Spit:

Slow Forceball:

(

)
Fast Forceball:

(

)
Slide: (

)
Invisibility: (

Reverse Elbow:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Yummy!:

(Half Screen)
Fatality 2 - Acid Puke:

(Sweep)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Snake in the Box:

(Close)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Scorpion

Bio:
When Shao Kahn makes a failed attempt at stealing the souls that occupy Earth's hell, Scorpion is able to escape from the Netherrealm. Free to roam the Earth once more, Scorpion holds allegiance with no one. He's a wild card in the Earth's struggle against the Outworld.

Special Moves:
Spear:

Teleport Punch:

(Also in Air)
Air Throw:

(In Air, Close)

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Toasty!: (

(

(Half Screen)
Fatality 2 - Annihilation: (

(

(Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Skull in the Box:

(Close)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality: (

(

(Close)

Sektor

Bio:
Sektor is actually the code name for unit LK-9T9. He was the first of three prototype cybernetic ninjas built by the Lin Kuei. Sektor was once a human assassin trained by the Lin Kuei. He volunteered for automation because of his loyalty for the clan. Sektor survives the Outworld invasion - he has no soul to take.

Special Moves:
Missile:

Homing Missile:

Teleport Uppercut:

(Also in Air)

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Compactor:

(Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Flamethrower:

(Half Screen)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Hammer Time:

(Half Screen-Full Screen)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Shang Tsung

Bio:
Shang Tsung is Shao Kahn's lead sorcerer. He once fell out of favor with his emperor after failing to win the Earthrealm through tournament battle. But the ever scheming Shang Tsung is instrumental in Kahn's conquest of Earth. He has now been granted more power than ever.

Special Moves:
Single Flaming Skull:

Double Flaming Skulls:

Triple Flaming Skulls:

Volcanic Triple Skulls:

Morphs:
Cyrax:

Ermac:

Jade:

(

)
Jax:

Kabal:

Kano:

(Quickly)
Kitana:

Kung Lao:

Liu Kang: (

)

Mileena:

Nightwolf:

Noob Saibot:

(Gen Only)
Rain:

(Gen Only)
Reptile:

Scorpion:

Sektor:

Sindel:

Smoke (Cyborg):

Sonya: (

)
Stryker:

Sub-Zero (Classic):

Sub-Zero (Unmasked):

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Bed of Nails: (

(

) (Close)
Fatality 2 - Soul Steal: (

(

) (Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Joust:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality: (

(Close)

Sindel

Bio:
She once ruled the Outworld at Shao Kahn's side as his queen. Now 10,000 years after her untimely death, she is reborn on Earth. Her evil intent is every match for Shao Kahn's tyranny. She is the key to his occupation of Earth.

Special Moves:
Fireball:

Banshee Scream:

Levitate:

(Press

to land)
Air Fireball:

(In air)

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Split Ends:

(Sweep)
Fatality 2 - Banshee Screech:

(

) (Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Field Goal:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Smoke (Cyborg)

Bio:
Smoke, unit LK-7T2, is the third prototype cyber-ninja built by the Lin Kuei. He tried to escape the automation process with Sub-Zero but was captured. His memories were stripped away, leaving behind an emotionless killer. However, Sub-Zero believes that within this machine is a human soul trying to escape.

Special Moves:
Spear:

Teleport Uppercut:

(Also in Air)
Invisibility: (

Air Throw:

(In Air, Close)

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Armageddon: (

(Half Screen-Full Screen)
Fatality 2 - Smoke Bomb: (

(Sweep)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Foghorn:

(Half Screen-Full Screen)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Sonya

Bio:
Sonya disappeared after the first tournament but was later rescued from the Outworld by Jax. After returning to Earth, she and Jax tried to warn the U.S. Government of the looming Outworld menace. Lacking proof, they watch helplessly as Shao Kahn begins his invasion.

Special Moves:
Energy Rings:

Leg Grab: (

)
Square Wave Punch:

Rising Bicycle Kick:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Flame Kiss:

(Anywhere)
Fatality 2 - Purple Haze: (

(Half Screen-Full Screen)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Swing Arms:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Stryker

Bio:
When the Outworld Portal opens over a large city in North America, panic and chaos raged out of control. Kurtis Stryker was the leader of a riot control brigade when Shao Kahn began taking souls. He finds himself the lone survivor of a city once populated by millions.

Special Moves:
Low Grenade:

High Grenade:

Baton Trip:

Baton Throw:

Rapid Fire Gun:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Explosives:

(Close)
Fatality 2 - Tazer:

(Full Screen)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Crossing Guard:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality: (

(

) (Close)

Sub Zero (Unmasked)

Bio:
The ninja returns unmasked. He was betrayed by his own ninja clan - the Lin Kuei. He broke sacred codes of honor by leaving the clan and is marked for death. But unlike the ninja of old, his pursuers come as machines. He must not only defend against the Outworld menace, but must also elude his soulless assassins.

Special Moves:
Freeze:

Slide: (

)
Ice Clone:

(Also in Air)
Ice Shower:

Ice Shower (Front):

Ice Shower (Behind):

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Overhead Ice Shatter:

(Close)
Fatality 2 - Frosty!:

(Outside Sweep)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Friendship - Snowman:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Sub Zero (Classic)

Bio:
Thought to have been vanquished in the Shaolin Tournament, Sub-Zero mysteriously returns. It's believed this secretive member of the Lin Kuei, a legendary clan of Chinese "ninjas", has returned to again attempt an assassination of Shang Tsung. To do so, he must fight his way through Shao Kahn's tournament.

Special Moves:
Freeze:

Slide: (

)
Ground Freeze:

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Censored Spine Rip:

(Close)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality:

(Close)

Hidden Character:

Smoke (Human) (Hidden/Unlockable)

Bio:
In his human form, Smoke was a lethal assassin working for the Lin Kuei. But when they decide to automate their ninjas, Smoke is caught in the middle. He became a cyborg assassin, whose human form would exist as a memory forever more.

Special Moves:
Spear:

Teleport Punch:

(Also in Air)
Air Throw:

(In Air, Close)

Finishers:
Fatality 1 - Decap Uppercut:

(Close)
Babality:

(Anywhere)
Brutality:

(Close)
Stage Fatality: (

(

(Close)

Fighting (Human) Smoke:
Input the code on the VS screen. Player 1 and Player 2 must put in the correct code respectively:
P1: 2-0-5
P2: 2-0-5

Playing as (Human) Smoke:
SNES Version:
Choose Cyber-Ninja Smoke as a character.
Hold (

) before the "Fight" screen appears or between rounds.
Cyber Smoke will explode and change into Human Smoke.

Sega Genesis Version:
Choose Cyber-Ninja Smoke as a character.
Hold (

) before the "Fight" screen appears or between rounds.
Cyber Smoke will explode and change into Human Smoke.

Boss Characters:

Motaro (Sub-Boss)

Bio:
In the realm of the Outworld, Motaro's race of Centaurians has long since come into conflict with the Shokan. When Shao Kahn formed special extermination squads to eliminate the chosen warriors of Earth, Motaro was appointed to head this elite group of savage warriors.

Special Moves:
Fireball (SNES):

(GEN):

Grab and Punch:

Teleport:

Fighting Motaro:
Work your way up the tournament brackets. Motaro will be next to last if you make it that far...

Input the code on the VS screen. Player 1 and Player 2 must put in the correct code respectively:
P1: 9-6-9
P2: 1-4-1

Playing as Motaro:
SNES Version:
At Start/Options screen, press

.
Unlocks "Kooler Stuff".
Motaro can be activated there for VS Mode use.

Sega Genesis Version:
On the main menu press

.
Unlocks "Killer Codes".
Motaro can be activated there.

Shao Kahn (Boss)

Bio:
Many decades ago, Shao Kahn rose to power in the Outworld, usurping the realm from Kitana's parents and taking Queen Sindel for his bride. Then she died. Now, centuries later, Sindel is reborn. And since Shang Tsung failed to win the Earthrealm through Mortal Kombat I and II, her rebirth is the means by which Kahn will finally seize the planet forever unless...

Special Moves:
Fireball:

Shoulder Charge:

Rising Charge:

Hammer Smash:

Taunt:

Laugh:

Fighting Shao Kahn:
Shao Kahn will be the last opponent you have to battle in this 3rd tournament. Beating him means freeing the Earthrealm from his vengeance. But to get there you must beat a number of worthy opponents, and then the fierce Motaro before you can take the big man on. Good luck, Earth is counting on you...

Input the code on the VS screen. Player 1 and Player 2 must put in the correct code respectively:
P1: 0-3-3
P2: 5-6-4

Playing as Shao Kahn:
SNES Version:
At Start/Options screen, press

.
Unlocks "Scott's Stuff".
Shao Kahn can be activated there for VS Mode use.

Sega Genesis Version:
On the main menu press

.
Unlocks "Killer Codes".
Shao Kahn can be activated there.

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