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MORTAL KOMBAT II FAQ

Complete Guide
Thirteenth Revision
January 26th, 1994

[e-mail]
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500 years ago, Shang Tsung was banished to the Earth Realm.  With the
aid of Goro he was to unbalance the furies and doom the planet to a
chaotic existence.

By seizing control of the Shaolin Tournament he tried to tip the scales
of order towards chaos.  Only seven warriors survived the battles and
Shang Tsung's scheme would come to a violent end at the hands of Liu
Kang.

Facing execution for his failure and the apparent death of Goro, Tsung
convinces Shao Kahn to grant him a second chance.

Shang Tsung's new plan is to lure his enemies to compete in the Outworld
where they will meet certain death by Shao Kahn himself.

Now the Kombat Kontinues...

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*************************     Introduction     *************************
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ALL moves and fatalities listed are confirmed.  This guide is for game
versions 2.0 and up.  Older machines do not include some of the moves
and many of the fatalities.  If you find yourself playing on an outdated
machine, have the owner contact Midway for the new replacement chips.

If you have any additions send mail directly to me and I will include it
in the next guide.  Moves and fatalities posted to alt.games.mk and
rec.games.video.arcade will also be incorporated into this guide.
Credit will be given to those who contribute.  This guide will be posted
every WEDNESDAY until all moves and fatalities are discovered.  Keep in
mind that this is posted ONCE a WEEK, and some moves may not be on the
latest revision.  When necessary a small summary of new information will
be posted during the week.  Also, do not ask for your name to be added
to the credits list.

There are two other ways of obtaining the latest revision of the FAQ.
Andy Eddy of GamePro magazine has generously offered to make it
available through anonymous FTP.  The site is netcom.com, and the
directory is pub/vidgames/faqs.  If you prefer to receive the guide
through e-mail, send a message to [e-mail] with the
SUBJECT line being exactly:  "Send mk2".  This will signal the server to
automatically send you the latest FAQ, and remember, case is important.
My account is no longer fingerable due to the size of the .plan file,
and the amount of transmission time it required.

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****************     General Definitions and Moves     *****************
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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.

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GENERAL MOVES
=============

Face Punch  :  HIGH PUNCH
Body Punch  :  LOW PUNCH
Face Kick   :  HIGH KICK
Body Kick   :  LOW KICK

Uppercut    :  down + HIGH PUNCH
Crouch Punch:  down + LOW PUNCH
Crouch Kick :  down + HIGH KICK
Ankle Kick  :  down + LOW KICK
Roundhouse  :  back + HIGH KICK
Sweep       :  back + LOW KICK

Specialty   :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Throw/Flip  :  LOW PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Knee        :  HIGH KICK or LOW KICK (closest to opponent)

Jump Kick :  Jump and HIGH KICK or LOW KICK the opponent.
Jump Punch:  Jump and HIGH PUNCH or LOW PUNCH the opponent.
Hop Kick  :  Jump and kick the opponent on your way up.
Hop Punch :  Jump and punch the opponent on your way up.

Turn Around Kick:  Jump over your opponent and kick them after you turn
                   around but before you hit the ground.

To block against an attack:  BLOCK or down or down + BLOCK
To block against the throw:  down + back or down + back + BLOCK

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.

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***************     Individual Moves and Fatalities     ****************
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========
LIU KANG
========

After winning the Shaolin Tournament from Shang Tsung's clutches 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.

Double Forearm    :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Standard Fireball :  two forward - HIGH PUNCH (can be done in air)
Crouching Fireball:  two forward - LOW PUNCH
Flying Kick       :  two forward - HIGH KICK
Bicycle Kick      :  hold LOW KICK (5 seconds) then release

Pit/Spikes:  back - two forward - LOW KICK
Babality  :  two down - forward - back - LOW KICK
Friendship:  forward - three back - LOW KICK
             (A disco globe drops from the ceiling, and Kang gets down.)

Fatality 1:  down - forward - two back - HIGH KICK
             (Liu Kang will transform into a dragon and bite the victim
              in half, leaving the legs standing.  Stand close.)

Fatality 2:  rotate joystick 360 degrees away from opponent
             (Liu Kang will do a cartwheel kick then a massive uppercut.
              Stand anywhere within jump range.)

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KUNG LAO
========

A former Shaolin Monk and a 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.

Headbutt       :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Ground Teleport:  down - up (flick joystick down)
Aerial Kick    :  down + HIGH KICK (must be done in air)
Hat Throw      :  back - forward - LOW PUNCH
Whirlwind Spin :  two up - LOW KICK (hold BLOCK)

Pit/Spikes:  three forward - HIGH PUNCH
Babality  :  two back - two forward - HIGH KICK
Friendship:  movement unknown

Fatality 1:  three forward - LOW KICK
             (Kung Lao removes his razor hat and slices the victim down
              the middle.  Stand just within sweep range.)

Fatality 2:  hold LOW PUNCH (two back - forward) then release
             (Kung Lao throws his hat which decapitates the victim.
              Make sure to guide the hat up so it hits the head
              of the victim.  Stand all the way across the screen.)

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JOHNNY CAGE
===========

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.

Stomach Jab    :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Drop-Kick      :  HIGH KICK or LOW KICK (closest to opponent)
Low Green Bolt :  half-circle towards - LOW PUNCH
High Green Bolt:  half-circle away - HIGH PUNCH
Shadow Uppercut:  back - down - back - HIGH PUNCH
Shadow Kick    :  back - forward - LOW KICK
Ball Breaker   :  LOW PUNCH + BLOCK

Pit/Spikes:  three down - HIGH KICK
Babality  :  three back - HIGH KICK
Friendship:  three down - HIGH KICK
             (Cage autographs his photo for his best fan.)

Fatality 1:  two down - two forward - LOW PUNCH
             (Cage grabs the victim and rips their torso off, throwing
              it to the ground.  Stand close.)

Fatality 2:  two forward - down - up
             (Cage crouches and punches off the head of the victim with
              a powerful uppercut.  To knock off three heads, hold down
              and the bottom three buttons until the first head is
              knocked off.  Stand close.)

=======
REPTILE
=======

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.

Backhand    :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Acid Spit   :  two forward - HIGH PUNCH
Slide       :  back + LOW PUNCH + BLOCK + LOW KICK
Forceball   :  two back - HIGH PUNCH + LOW PUNCH
Invisibility:  two up - down - HIGH PUNCH (hold BLOCK)

Pit/Spikes:  down - two forward - BLOCK
Babality  :  down - two back - LOW KICK
Friendship:  two back - down - LOW KICK
             (Reptile attempts to sell you a Reptile doll.)

Fatality 1:  two back - down - LOW PUNCH
             (Reptile shoots his tongue towards the victims head,
              bringing it back where he goes about eating it.  Stand
              about a jumps length away.)

Fatality 2:  two forward - down - HIGH KICK
             (While invisible Reptile cuts the torso off the victim.
              You must be invisible.  Stand close.)

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SUB-ZERO
========

Thought to have been killed in the Shaolin Tournament, Sub-Zero
mysteriously returns.  It is believed 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.

Backhand     :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Iceball      :  quarter-circle towards - LOW PUNCH
Ground Freeze:  quarter-circle away - LOW KICK
Slide        :  back + LOW PUNCH + BLOCK + LOW KICK

Pit/Spikes:  down - two forward - BLOCK
Babality  :  down - two back - HIGH KICK
Friendship:  two back - down - HIGH KICK
             (Sub-Zero attempts to sell you a Sub-Zero doll.)

Fatality 1:  two forward - down - HIGH KICK
             (Sub-Zero will ice the victim over, putting them in a deep
              freeze.  Stand just out of sweep range.)

             forward - down - two forward - HIGH PUNCH
             (After deep freezing the victim, Sub-Zero will shatter the
              top part of the body.  Stand close.)

Fatality 2:  hold LOW PUNCH (two back - down - forward) then release
             (Sub-Zero will throw an ice grenade into the stomach of the
              victim, exploding their top half.  Stand all the way
              across the screen.)

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SHANG TSUNG
===========

After losing control of the Shaolin Tournament, Shang 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.

Flaming Skulls:  two back - HIGH PUNCH  (one flaming skull)
                 two back - forward - HIGH PUNCH  (two skulls)
                 two back - two forward - HIGH PUNCH (three skulls)

Morph to Liu Kang:  back - two forward - BLOCK
         Kung Lao:  back - down - back - HIGH KICK
      Johnny Cage:  two back - down - LOW PUNCH
          Reptile:  up - down + HIGH PUNCH (hold BLOCK)
         Sub-Zero:  forward - down - forward - HIGH PUNCH
           Kitana:  tap BLOCK three times
              Jax:  down - forward - back - HIGH KICK
          Mileena:  hold HIGH PUNCH (3 seconds) then release
           Baraka:  two down - LOW KICK
         Scorpion:  two up (hold BLOCK)
           Raiden:  down - back - forward - LOW KICK

Pit/Spikes:  movement unknown
Babality  :  back - forward - down - HIGH KICK
Friendship:  two back - down - back - HIGH KICK (hold BLOCK)
             (Tsung creates a rainbow above his head.)

Fatality 1:  hold HIGH KICK (2 seconds) then release
             (Shang Tsung turns into a mist and enters the victims body,
              which explodes.  Stand just within sweep range.)

Fatality 2:  up - down - up - LOW KICK (hold BLOCK)
             (Tsung picks up the victim with one hand, and drains their
              life force into his other hand.  Stand close.)

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KITANA
======

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

Elbow     :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Fan Swipe :  back + HIGH PUNCH
Fan Throw :  two forward - HIGH PUNCH + LOW PUNCH (can be done in air)
Fan Lift  :  three back - HIGH PUNCH
Air Attack:  half-circle away - HIGH PUNCH

Pit/Spikes:  forward - down - forward - HIGH KICK
Babality  :  three down - LOW KICK
Friendship:  three down - up - LOW KICK
             (Kitana turns around and produces a cake with candles.)

Fatality 1:  hold LOW KICK (two forward - down - forward) then release
             (Kitana leans and kisses the victim, which then expands to
              unnatural proportions and explodes.  Stand close.)

Fatality 2:  tap BLOCK three times - HIGH KICK
             (Kitana draws her fan and decapitates the victim with one
              swipe.  Stand close.)

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JACKSON BRIGGS
==============

His real name is Maj. Jackson Briggs, leader of a top US 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.

Overhead Hammer:  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Ground Smash   :  hold LOW KICK (3 seconds) then release
Gotcha Grab    :  two forward - LOW PUNCH
Quadruple Slam :  throw the opponent then tap HIGH PUNCH
Energy Wave    :  half-circle away - HIGH KICK
Back Breaker   :  BLOCK (must be done in air)

Pit/Spikes:  two up - down - LOW KICK
Babality  :  down - up - down - up - LOW KICK
Friendship:  two down - two up - LOW KICK
             (Jax creates a string of paper dolls.)

Fatality 1:  hold LOW PUNCH (three forward) then release
             (Jax claps the victims head with a loud pop, and the skull
              crumbles in pieces to the ground.  Stand close.)

Fatality 2:  tap BLOCK four times - LOW PUNCH
             (Jax grabs the victim by the arms and rips them off the
              body.  Stand a step away from victim.)

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MILEENA
=======

Serving as an assassin along with her twin sister Kitana, Mileena's
dazzling appearances conceal 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.

Elbow        :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Teleport Kick:  two forward - LOW KICK
Ground Roll  :  two back - down - HIGH KICK
Sai Throw    :  hold HIGH PUNCH (2 seconds) then release
                (can be done in air)

Pit/Spikes:  forward - down - forward - LOW KICK
Babality  :  three down - HIGH KICK
Friendship:  three down - up - HIGH KICK
             (Mileena turns and offers a flower.)

Fatality 1:  forward - back - forward - LOW PUNCH
             (Mileena repeatedly stabs the victim, lifting them up as
              blood sprays everywhere.  Stand close.)

Fatality 2:  hold HIGH KICK (2 seconds) then release
             (Mileena removes her mask revealing Baraka-like teeth and
              inhales the victim, spitting out the bones.  Stand close.)

======
BARAKA
======

He led the attack against Liu Kang's Shaolin temples.  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.

Backhand   :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Double Kick:  tap HIGH KICK twice (closest to opponent)
Blade Swipe:  back + HIGH PUNCH
Blade Fury :  three back - LOW PUNCH
Blue Bolt  :  quarter-circle away - HIGH PUNCH

Pit/Spikes:  movement unknown
Babality  :  three forward - HIGH KICK
Friendship:  up - two forward - HIGH KICK (hold BLOCK)
             (Baraka offers the victim a present.)

Fatality 1:  four back - HIGH PUNCH (hold BLOCK)
             (Baraka extends his blades from his arms, then decapitates
              the victim with one swipe.  Stand close.)

Fatality 2:  back - forward - down - forward - LOW PUNCH
             (Baraka stabs the victim and lifts them up, then they
              slowly slide down the blade.  Stand close.)

========
SCORPION
========

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.

Backhand      :  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Spear         :  two back - LOW PUNCH
Teleport Punch:  quarter-circle away - HIGH PUNCH (can be done in air)
Leg Grab      :  half-circle away - LOW KICK
Air Throw     :  BLOCK (must be done in air)

Pit/Spikes:  down - two forward - BLOCK
Babality  :  down - two back - HIGH KICK
Friendship:  two back - down - HIGH KICK
             (Scorpion attempts to sell you a Scorpion doll.)

Fatality 1:  two up - HIGH PUNCH (hold BLOCK)
             (Scorpion removes his mask and breathes fire at the feet of
              the victim, which then twitches and explodes.  Stand a
              step or two out of sweep range.)

             two down - two up - HIGH PUNCH (hold BLOCK)
             (With the addition of the two downs at the beginning,
              Scorpion may do the fatality at any distance, and always
              get the "Toasty!".)

Fatality 2:  hold HIGH PUNCH (down - three forward) then release
             (Scorpion slices the victim across the neck then cuts them
              in two.  Stand close.)

======
RAIDEN
======

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.

Mini Uppercut:  HIGH PUNCH (closest to opponent)
Body Launch  :  two back - forward (can be done in air)
Lightning    :  quarter-circle towards - LOW PUNCH
Teleport     :  down - up (flick joystick down)
Electrocution:  hold HIGH PUNCH (4 seconds) and release
                (close to opponent)

Pit/Spikes:  three up - HIGH PUNCH (hold BLOCK)
Babality  :  two down - up - HIGH KICK
Friendship:  down - back - forward - HIGH KICK
             (Raiden creates Kidd Thunder, a miniature likeness.)

Fatality 1:  hold LOW KICK (5 seconds) then release
             (Raiden grabs the victim and lifts them up, then proceeds
              to shock them.  Stand close.)

             tap BLOCK + LOW KICK repeatedly
             (After a dose of the shock treatment, the victim will
              explode into bits.)

Fatality 2:  movement unknown
             (Raiden uppercuts the top half of the victim which
              explodes.  Stand close.)

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****************     Individual Combos and Strategy     ****************
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GENERAL COMBOS
==============

     o     Jump Kick - Jump Kick - Sweep:  If you are fighting against
the computer, you can usually follow a jump kick with another jump kick
then a foot sweep.

     o     Sweep - Throw:  After hitting a human opponent with a sweep,
you can sometimes get in a throw, even if they are blocking down and
away.  You can also get in a throw after hitting them with moves other
than the sweep, such as a jump kick or roundhouse.  This only works with
some of the characters, and could be the result of switching sides.

     o     Jump Kick - Hop Kick:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do a hop kick.  This works well for some of the characters,
including the ninjas and Shang Tsung.

     o     Jump Kick - Missile Weapon:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the missile weapon.  It is important to kick them low and
deep so you can land on the ground quickly and fire your missile weapon.
Be sure to buffer the move right before you jump kick if you can.

========
LIU KANG
========

Standard Fireball:  This is a good missile weapon to follow after a jump
kick since it can be fired very quickly.  It also may be done in the
air, which is useful for hitting jumping opponents out of the sky.
Doing the fireball in the air can also be used for dodging missile
weapons.  If you are jumping and your opponent fires their missile
weapon, do the fireball while still in the air to stay above it.

Crouching Fireball:  This is a very effective move to keep the opponent
on his toes.  The opponent must block or jump in order to avoid it, just
ducking can not escape it.  This is good at long range or short range
and is very hard to retaliate to.  The crouching fireball is very good
for defense as well, since Kang is very low to the ground.  A late jump
kick is the only way to hit him while he is shooting the fireball.  It
can also be used to hit the opponent when they are using their missile
weapon, and Kang is low enough to have their missile go over his head.

Flying Kick:  This is a fast attack good for catching your opponent off
guard.  While walking towards your opponent, tap forwards then press
HIGH KICK when you suspect your opponent will make a move.  The flying
kick is also good to use after a jump kick.  If your opponent jumps away
from you or just in front of you execute the flying kick to hit them out
of the air.  Be cautious with it though, and never do it across the
screen against a blocking opponent.  You are likely to lose quite a bit
of damage if blocked.

Bicycle Kick:  Another good surprise attack move.  Keep your finger on
LOW KICK throughout the round so you can use it when necessary,
performing other moves while charging.  As with the flying kick, do not
use it when far away from your opponent or while they are standing and
blocking.  It is good to use when your opponent jumps away or towards
you.  Also, if you are thrown or jump kicked, immediately use it when
you stand up to catch your opponent off guard.  Make sure you release
LOW KICK while standing on the ground, otherwise the move will not work
and you will have to recharge.

     o     Jump Kick - Flying Kick:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the flying kick.  Start the two forward motion right
before you hit, then quickly press HIGH KICK.  Sometimes if you do the
flying kick to fast you will go over your opponent, so make sure you are
on the ground first.

     o     Hop Punch - Standard Fireball:  Hop punch your opponent in
the air and immediately do the standard fireball.  Start the two forward
motion right before you hit, then quickly press HIGH PUNCH.

     o     Jump Kick - Bicycle Kick:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the bicycle kick.  Be sure to charge the bicycle kick a
few seconds before you jump.  Wait until you land on the ground before
releasing LOW KICK, otherwise the bicycle kick will not work.

     o     Jump Kick - Standard Fireball - Low Fireball:  Jump kick your
opponent and immediately do a high fireball.  Start the two forward
motion right before you hit, then quickly press HIGH PUNCH.  If you are
fighting the computer, you can follow the standard fireball with a
ground fireball, which the computer will not block.  If you are fighting
a human, use the bicycle kick after the standard fireball.

========
KUNG LAO
========

Ground Teleport:  The advantage of this move is the ability to punch and
kick when coming up.  If you kick as Kung Lao comes up from the
teleport, this usually hits the opponent and stops them from performing
an action.  However, the move leaves you quite open for a jump kick,
missile, or uppercut, so use it sparingly.

Aerial Kick:  This move works well on opponents who rely on missile
weapons.  One good tactic is to wait until the opponent fires their
missile then do the kick.  Another good move is to do a round of low
punches on the opponent then jump back.  As you hit the top of the jump
do the aerial kick.  This particular move is best used to catch people
off guard, and the penalty for a blocked aerial kick is usually an
uppercut.  The aerial kick can be particularly dangerous when used
quickly.  After jumping just a little off the ground, execute the kick.
Kang does not travel as far, but he is not as vulnerable to retaliation.

Hat Throw:  The ability to control the direction of the hat in the air
makes this an excellent move from long distance.  Press up or down on
the joystick to control the flight of the hat.  It can be used to hit
the opponent out of a jump, or while they are on the ground blocking.
Works well, at least once, against people who like to duck without
blocking.

Whirlwind Spin:  Once this move is going, the only way to hit Kung Lao
is with a missile weapon or the ground smash.  This is a good defensive
weapon if performed quickly.  Anticipate when an opponent will jump at
you and execute the spin.  After the throw, for example.  There is a
small period in which Kung Lao speeds up and slows down in which he is
vulnerable to regular hits.  The spin can also be done by rapidly
pressing up and LOW KICK simultaneously.  To maintain the spin
repeatedly press LOW KICK.

     o     Jump Kick - Hat Throw:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the hat throw.  Be sure to guide the hat down so it hits
the falling opponent.

     o     Jump Kick - Aerial Kick:  Against the computer you can get in
the aerial kick after a jump kick.  After jump kicking the computer
opponent, jump straight up, and as they stand, execute the aerial kick.

     o     Jump Kick - Whirlwind Spin:  Jump kick your opponent in the
corner and execute the spin.  Be sure to kick them low, and start the
spin immediately by pressing up and LOW KICK repeatedly.

     o     Whirlwind Spin - Jump Kick:  If the opponent is hit with the
spin as it is slowing down, Kung Lao recovers fast enough for him to do
a jump kick or aerial kick.

===========
JOHNNY CAGE
===========

Low Green Bolt:  A standard missile weapon, the green bolt does average
damage.  The arc on the bolt is what makes this one hard to judge, since
it can be confused with the high bolt.  Good for hitting opponents from
across the screen.  It can also be used when an opponent is about to
land a jump kick on you, or when they are jumping away.

High Green Bolt:  The exact same weapon as the low bolt, except (as you
might guess) it arcs much higher.  This is useful for hitting opponents
at any stage of their jump.  Mixing in low and high bolts is a good way
to keep your opponent unbalanced.

Shadow Uppercut:  Reminiscent of other fighting games, the shadow leap
takes off less damage than it looks like it should.  This moves is
useful when an opponent jumps in or away from you.  It will nail them
out of the sky every time.  It can also be used after jumping in near an
opponent, and hitting them as they make a move.  The motions of the
shadow uppercut naturally make it hard to retaliate at close range,
since you need to press away for the move to work.  Retaliating against
the shadow uppercut is easy, since Cage hangs in the air a long time, so
use it discriminately.  The move may also be done by going back -
quarter-circle away - HIGH PUNCH.

Shadow Kick:  This is a great move for a combo or retaliation.  When a
slower opponent sweeps you, block it and do the shadow kick quickly.
This will hit most of the time except on fast sweepers like Kitana and
Mileena.  The only time to use the kick other than retaliation or part
of a combo is when you can anticipate when your opponent will stand.
Try to hide your intentions by walking backwards or forwards without
blocking, then do the kick when they make a move.  Sometimes Cage will
do a red shadow kick, which leaves a red shadow and makes an electrical
zapping noise.  It appears to be a random occurrence, with no known move
on how to produce a red kick.

     o     Jump Kick - Shadow Kick:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the shadow kick.  If your opponent is jumping towards
you, do a hop kick followed by the shadow kick.

     o     Jump Kick - Shadow Uppercut:  Jump kick you opponent low and
immediately do the shadow uppercut.  You must kick low and deep and do
the shadow uppercut as fast as possible, otherwise it will be to late to
connect.  This is easier when close to the corner.

     o     Jump Kick - Low Bolt:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the low green bolt.  After starting the jump kick, keep
the joystick in the away position, so you can quickly do the half-circle
motion right after you hit.

     o     Ball Breaker - Turn Around Kick - Shadow Kick:  Do the ball
breaker against your opponent.  Immediately jump over the groaning
victim and kick them low as you turn to face the other direction.
Follow this with the shadow kick or shadow uppercut.

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REPTILE
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     o     Jump Kick - Acid Spit:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the acid spit.  Start the two forward motion right before
you hit, then quickly press HIGH PUNCH.

     o     Forceball - Two Punches - Hop Kick - Slide:  Do the forceball
move on your opponent.  If they get hit by it, do two high punches as
they are coming towards you.  After the punches do a hop kick.  You need
to be in the right place for the high punches to connect.  After the
kick complete the combo with the slide.

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SUB-ZERO
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     o     Jump Kick - Slide:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the slide.  If you do not kick low and deep enough, the
slide may not connect on human opponents.  It almost always works
against the computer though.

     o     Jump Kick - Hop Kick - Slide:  Jump kick your opponent low
and immediately do a hop kick, followed by the slide.  Easiest when your
opponent is frozen.

     o     Jump Kick - Ground Freeze - Uppercut - Slide:  Jump kick your
opponent low and immediately do the ground freeze.  Kick them deep
otherwise they will land beyond the range of the ground freeze.  If they
slip, hit them with the uppercut then slide.

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SHANG TSUNG
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     o     Flaming Skulls:  If you can catch your opponent in the air
with the first one, there is a good chance that the other two will hit.
Do the three skulls before your opponent jumps towards or away from you.

     o     Jump Kick - Flaming Skull:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do one flaming skull.  Start the two back motion right
before you kick, then press HIGH PUNCH.  This one is hard as Shang
Tsungs fireball travels slow.  More than one flaming skull after the
jump kick is possible, although extremely difficult.

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KITANA
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     o     Jump Kick - Fan Throw:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the fan throw.  Start the two forward motion right before
you kick, then press both punch buttons.  If you are fighting the
computer and they block your jump kick, the fan throw will usually hit.

     o     Jump Kick - Fan Throw - Hop Kick:  Jump kick your opponent
low and immediately do the fan throw.  Start the two forward motion
right before you kick, then press both punch buttons.  If you connect on
the first jump kick and get the fan out fast, you can also hop kick your
opponent as the are falling down.

     o     Jump Kick - Fan Lift:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the fan lift.  Start the three back motion right before
you hit, then quickly press HIGH PUNCH.  You must do the fan lift
immediately, or it will not catch the falling opponent.  Follow this
with the next combo.

     o     Fan Lift - Jump Kick - Fan Throw - Hop Kick/Air Attack:
Catch the opponent with the fan lift and wait until they are near the
top.  Walk forward as far as you can then do a jump kick, catching the
opponent as they are falling down.  Immediately do the fan throw,
quickly followed by a hop kick or air attack.  If your opponent is
fairly close to you or near the corner, you could do a regular jump kick
instead of a hop kick for the last move.

     o     Fan Lift - Jump Kick - Fan Throw - Uppercut:  Opponent must
be near the corner.  Catch the opponent with the fan lift and wait until
they are near the top.  Walk forward as far as you can then do a jump
kick, catching the opponent as they are just released from the wave.
Immediately do the fan throw.  As the are falling down do an uppercut.

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JACKSON BRIGGS
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     o     Overhead Hammer - Uppercut:  The overhead hammer will stun
the opponent momentarily.   You can follow this with any move, such as
an uppercut or gotcha grab.  Consecutive hammers are not possible.

     o     Jump Kick - Energy Throw:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the energy throw.  After starting the jump kick, keep the
joystick in the forward/down position, so you can quickly do the half-
circle motion right after you hit.

     o     Jump Kick - Gotcha Grab:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the gotcha grab.  Start the two forward motion right
before you hit, then quickly press LOW PUNCH.  Jax will grab nothing but
air if not done quickly enough.

     o     Jump Kick - Back Breaker:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the back breaker.  Be sure to kick low and deep.  As soon
as you press the kick button press BLOCK to execute the back breaker.

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MILEENA
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     o     Jump Kick - Throwing Sais:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the throwing sais.  You will need to charge the move
before you jump.  Immediately after hitting with the jump kick, release
HIGH PUNCH.

     o     Hop Kick - Throwing Sais - Teleport Kick:  Hop kick your
opponent as they jump towards you and immediately throw the sais.  As
soon as you hit on the hop kick release HIGH PUNCH.  After the sais hit
do the teleport kick.

     o     Jump Kick - Ground Roll:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the ground roll.  Start the two back motion just before
you hit in order to get the move off quickly.

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BARAKA
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     o     Jump Kick - Blue Bolt:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the blue bolt.  After starting the jump kick, keep the
joystick in the down position, so you can quickly do the quarter-circle
motion right after you hit.

     o     Jump Kick - Blade Fury:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the blade fury.  Start the three back motion right before
you hit, then quickly press LOW PUNCH.  If you do not connect with the
blade fury, you are left vulnerable for an attack.

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SCORPION
========

     o     Jump Kick - Spear:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the spear.  Start the two back motion right before you
hit, then quickly press LOW PUNCH.

     o     Jump Kick - Leg Grab:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the leg grab.  After starting the jump kick, keep the
joystick in the forward position, so you can quickly do the half-circle
motion right after you hit.

     o     Jump Kick - Air Throw:  Jump kick your opponent low and deep,
then immediately do the air throw by repeatedly pressing BLOCK.

     o     Teleport Punch - Spear:  Teleport punch your opponent and
immediately spear.  This will work best if you catch the opponent in the
air with the teleport punch, making it easier to spear them before they
hit the ground.

     o     Teleport Punch - Leg Grab:  Teleport punch your opponent and
immediately do the leg grab.  This will work best if you catch the
opponent in the air with the teleport punch, making it easier to leg
grab them just as they hit the ground.

     o     Turn Around Kick - Teleport Punch - Spear:  Do a turn around
kick on your opponent and immediately do the teleport punch.  If you
connect on the teleport punch throw the spear, and finish with an
uppercut.

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RAIDEN
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     o     Jump Kick - Body Launch:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the body launch.

     o     Hop Kick/Punch - Body Launch:  Hop kick/punch your opponent
in the air and immediately do the body launch.

     o     Jump Kick - Lightning:  Jump kick your opponent low and
immediately do the lightning.  After starting the jump kick, keep the
joystick in the down position, so you can quickly do the quarter-circle
motion right after you hit.

     o     Electric Grab - Two Punches - Body Launch:  As Raiden lets go
of the opponent after the electric grab, punch twice.  This will pop
them into the air, which can be followed by the body launch.

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RUMORS AND NEWS
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     o     MKII revision 3.0 is currently being tested at Diversions in
Chicago.  A few minor things were added, including the ability to
uppercut the opponent into the Dead Pool.  Apparently it is now possible
to transform into Kano.  There is a new item in the game, Noob Saibot
(Boon, Tobias), which is supposedly a secret character.  Ed should have
a list of all the new additions for next weeks guide.

     o     Only four more things left to find:  Raiden's uppercut
fatality, Kung Lao's friendship, and Baraka and Shang Tsung's pit/spike
fatalities.

     o     Hundreds of rumors are flying around about different
fatalities and such.  All of them are most likely false, with the
remotely possible exception of animal fatalities.  Here are a few for
your amusement:

           o     Animalities:  Become an animal and kill the victim!
Kang becomes a red dragon and breathes fire, Kung Lao becomes a turtle,
Sub-Zero a polar bear, Scorpion a scorpion who stings the victim, etc.

           o     Realities:  Kill the opponent in a more realistic
style.  Jax pulls out a gun and blows away the victim, Shang Tsung give
you a lethal injection (he IS a M.D. after all), etc.

           o     Nudalities:  Mileena and Kitana strip, etc.  Not sure
if this works for any of the males.  :)

     o     Is Jade Kitana's real twin sister?  One rumor suggest that is
you double flawless Jade with Kitana and do the friendship, Jade will
explain that they are twins and she is sorry to have fought her sister.
This sounds possible with one exception, that is that there is not a
chance to do a friendship on Jade if you win.

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FRIENDSHIPS AND BABALITIES
==========================

In order to utilize a friendship or babality, you may not press either
punch button during the winning round.  This includes Shang Tsungs
morphs.  A good way to win without punches is the jump kick - jump kick
- sweep pattern that the computer always falls for.

The babalities are slightly unstable seeing as how you can perform
actions after a baby appears, such as another babality, a friendship, or
an attack move.  Multiple babalities may be done in a row, causing a
series of explosions ending in a few babies, some of which will result
in being Kung Lao.  Sometimes the screen will glitch out and the
graphics will be in chaos.  I would rather like to stay away from baby
brutalizing, so I will leave it up to you.

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SMOKE
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Thanks to John Griffin on this one.  Smoke is the smoking gray ninja who
resides with Jade in the Living Forest.  He is also a "previously
undiscovered warrior from Mortal Kombat One", which could possibly mean
he was never actually in the game, or Midway wants to resurrect interest
in the original MK.  As with Jade, you will be transported through the
Portal to Goro's Lair to fight Smoke.  He is extremely fast and has the
power of Scorpion.  The requirements for getting to Smoke:

     o     Be on The Portal stage.  You may be playing either a one or
two player match.

     o     Wait until the picture of Dan "Toasty" Forden pops out in the
lower right corner.  The face will appear when you uppercut your
opponent.  There is no determined way to get the face to appear more
frequently.

     o     As soon as the face appears, press the start button while
holding down on the joystick.  Make sure the start button pressed is on
the side of the one who did the uppercut.

After defeating (or losing to) either Smoke or Jade, you are returned to
the Choose You Fighter screen.  If you fought Smoke during a two player
match, the other player may have lost their credits, depending on which
side they are on.

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JADE
====

Jade is the female ninja that can be seen in The Living Forest stage
peeking out behind the trees.  She is a "previously undiscovered warrior
from Mortal Kombat One".  If the correct requirement is fulfilled, you
will be transported through the Portal to Goro's Lair where you will
fight Jade.  She is a green Kitana who walks twice as fast.  The ONLY
requirement:

     o     Defeat the opponent on the stage before the question mark
using only the LOW KICK button.

Reaching Jade is possible on either round, as long as you win the round
with only LOW KICK.  Unnecessary actions include a flawless victory or
fatality.  Ten wins against the computer is also not required.  You may
start against the computer after losing to a human opponent and still
reach Jade.

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PONG
====

Yes, that's right.  After 250 two-player battles you are presented with
a challenge from your past.  Pong!  The first player to seven wins!

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THINGS TO TRY
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     o     After doing the spike fatality, hold down on both joysticks.
The victim will slide down, fall, and grunt.  Be sure to hold down
immediately after executing the spike fatality move.

     o     Do Sub-Zero's deep-freeze fatality, then jump back and do the
ice grenade fatality.  Also try doing fatalities before you land on the
ground.  Anyone done Baraka's?

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