Mortal Kombat 1 Controls Universal Input Code Guide

MK1 Controls & Input Terminology

While learning the code is essential for mastering the game, it’s crucial to correlate these numbers with your console’s button layout. This input system is widely adopted in the fighting game community and is fundamental to improving your Mortal Kombat 1 skills. The table below will help you understand the controls input used universally and how to adapt it to your consoles or PC controls. Universal Input LabelPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchPC1SquareXYJ2TriangleYXI3X/CrossABK4CircleBALGrabL1LBLSpacebarBlock/EmpowerR2RTZROKameo AssistR1RBR; Along with the common moves, directional buttons (D-pad and WASD) on your controller are noted as (U)p (D)own (B)ack (F)ront (J)ump. Moreover, there are a few terms to help you understand key inputs. These are MB for Meter Burn, KA for Kameo Assist, WF for Walk Forward, and ~ for Cancel Mid Animation.

How to Read Mortal Kombat 1 Inputs & Kombos

Understanding input notation is crucial for mastering Mortal Kombat 1. Once you know the buttons, there are two basic things you must keep in mind while using universal inputs:

1. Inputs Next To Each Other

In most guides, you will notice the universal inputs next to each other. This means you will have to perform them together. For example, if it says B4 (low kick), it is the same on all the consoles. According to the universal input, B means back and 4 means Xbox’s B button, the Switch’s A button, and the PlayStation’s Circle button. This means, performing a low kick:

Xbox players have to press back and B Switch players have to press back and A PlayStation players have to press back and Circle

2. Inputs Separated by Commas

On the other hand, some kombos show the use of commas in universal input. Commas between inputs indicate sequential presses, but the combination of “F” and “4” signifies a simultaneous input of forward and the corresponding button before proceeding with the rest of the combo. So, while performing Scorpions Spear with B, F, 1:

Xbox players have to press back, then forward, and then X Switch players have to press back, then forward, and then Y PlayStation players have to press back, then forward, and then Square

And that is how you go through Mortal Kombat 1 controls. Still have doubts? Ask us away in the comments below.