How To Do A Fatal Blow In MK1

Wondering what's it like to be a part of a violent montage, mid-fight? Check out our guide on how to do Fatal Blow in Mortal Kombat 1.

Fatal Blow in MK1 can take your average Mortal Kombat 1 fight to the next level. In this game, there will be a lot of moves that you can master to defeat your enemies during combat. This move will cut to a sequence of you and your Kameo, teaming up and destroying your opponent in the most gut-wrenching way possible. It will also display a zoomed-in X-ray animated clip of the body part that you and your Kameo have just slashed. In this guide, with just a few steps, you will be able to learn how to perform this powerful and destructive move.

How to do a Fatal Blow in MK1

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You need to use this attack with utmost precision as you only get to do it once in a match. It has to be carried out strategically to successfully perform it.

  1. Keep in mind, that this move can happen only if your health is below 30%.
  2. You will get a “Fatal Blow” warning just below your health bar.
  3. To activate it press L2 + R2 on PlayStation. This will trigger the attack sequence.
  4. The most crucial part of this move is those few seconds after you have activated the move. Your opponent can block it or even strike back during this time frame. If they are successful in avoiding and blocking the attack, you can try again in a few seconds when you get the ‘Fatal Blow” notification.

We have covered all the steps you need to take to do a Fatal Blow in Mortal Kombat 1. You can also learn about unlocking Fatalities and Skins in MK1, right here on Gamer Tweak.