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"

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"