A stagger is referred to as an attack that is not completed when done on block. Usually these attacks have very little blockstun, making them very difficult to react to. Most characters can stagger using single-hitting jabs, such as their or . Jabs work great as staggers because they have quick start-up and also short … Continue reading "Staggers"
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A common strategy for many characters is to abuse their jump kick to gain an advantage and start their offense. Depending on the character and situation, jump kicks can be very difficult to anti-air. Attempting to do so can result in your anti-air being beat out and your opponent potentially converting the jump kick into … Continue reading "Avoiding Jump Kicks"
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Throws are typically used as a way to deal damage against opponents who tend to block. In order to counter throws, one must perform a Throw Escape. When attempting a Throw Escape however, you must release block, which opens you up to being hit by other attacks. This is how many characters are able to … Continue reading "Throw Escape Option Select"
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Being able to evaluate risk/reward is an essential skill to have in fighting games. Understanding the risk/reward involved in every situation helps greatly when it comes to making important decisions in a match. In order to evaluate risk/reward, you must be fully aware of the situation at hand while taking into account each player’s character, … Continue reading "Evaluating Risk/Reward"
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An autoshimmy is a move used to bait opponents into letting go of block. Normally for a move to be considered an autoshimmy, it should have a similar animation to that of a throw. When throwing an opponent, the only way for them to escape is to tech the throw, which is what’s known as … Continue reading "Autoshimmies Explained"
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One of the best ways to start offense is to use jump kicks against your opponent due to them having large hitboxes and being advantageous on block. Jump kicks, while they’re great on block, are very difficult to hit confirm because they are single-hitting attacks. This can usually happen if your opponent attempts to anti-air … Continue reading "Hit Confirming Jump Kicks"
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Command grabs in Mortal Kombat 11 are special types of throws that are only available to specific characters. These are much stronger than normal throws for two reasons: 1. They cannot be teched 2. They can connect after certain attacks on block Most command grabs can be used after standing jabs. If the jab is … Continue reading "Command Grab Option Select"
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In Mortal Kombat 11, certain Environmental Interactables grant invincibility upon use. When done as a reversal, these Interactables give invincibility on the very first frame of start-up. This means that you can use these Interactables to escape every gap in the game. Characters with aerial Special Moves benefit the most from this because they can … Continue reading "Interactable Escape Punish"
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