Category: General

Being able to defend against an opponent’s attacks is crucial to winning the match. Whether the opponent is continuously pressuring with blockstrings, using mix-ups or going for throws, defending against all of these can be quite the task. Fortunately, Mortal Kombat 11 rewards strong defensive play. This is because many offensive options can be dealt … Continue reading "Defending"

Being able to optimize your combos is an integral skill to have in fighting games. Depending on the situation, an optimal combo may be one that deals the most damage, but it could also be one that grants the most advantage on knockdown. For many characters, there are a variety of ways to end their … Continue reading "Combo Optimization"

After performing an attack, usually you will be left at a disadvantage while you must block against your opponent. While blocking and defending is important as to prevent from being opened up, it is still a disadvantageous situation. By constantly blocking, you must deal with your opponent’s pressure and mix-ups, and any false move will … Continue reading "Resetting Neutral"

After performing any attack, you must always be prepared to go on the defensive in case the attack is blocked. If blocked, it will be your opponent’s turn to mount their offense. When it comes to fighting games, it’s common for players to take turns attacking. During a player’s turn, their main objective is to … Continue reading "Taking Your Turn"

A tick throw is a throw that is done immediately after an attack with little blockstun. Usually these consist of fast, single-hitting attacks where the opponent is conditioned to block the follow-up. For many characters, tick throws can be used after staggering a jab attack. Tick throws are essential for opening opponents up because if … Continue reading "Tick Throws"

Delayed Getup is a defensive mechanic that allows you to stay on the ground for a short period of time. In order to perform a Delayed Getup, you must hold the Stance Switch () button after being knocked down. Delayed Getup is very strong because it allows you to avoid your opponent’s attacks and can … Continue reading "Delayed Getup"

Round 1: Fight As the match starts, you might be wondering what the best course of action is to take. As both players will be at neutral, your goal is to try to gain an advantage over your opponent. In order to do so, you must make a decision the very moment you’re able to … Continue reading "Beginning a Fight"

Throw Throw allows the user to grab the opponent for an attack. Throws play an essential part in a character’s offense and are mainly done as a way to gain damage against opponents who are blocking. Characters with throws that leave the opponent close will have a much stronger a throw game because they’ll be … Continue reading "Strike / Throw"